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Explore, enjoy and protect the planet hile it is the intent of The Ventana to print articles that reflect the position CHAPTER CHAIR Wof the Ventana Chapter, ideas expressed in The Ventana are those of the hand these responsibilities to a German authors, and do not necessarily reflect the Water Board election provides clear choices position of the Sierra Club. Articles, graphics energy conglomerate whose only inter- n November 4, six candidates are River. est in the Monterey Peninsula is the and photographs are copyrighted by the running for three open seats for Their opponents favored SB 149. This authors and artists and may be reprinted only amount of profits that can be squeezed with their permission. Oterms on the Monterey Pen- placed them in league with other oppo- from the area. DEADLINES FOR SUBMISSIONS insula Water Management District nents of local control (special interests), Three Water Board candidates, Zan All materials for publication must be received (MPWMD) Board of Directors (Water who were the moving force behind the Hanson, Kristi Markey and Bob Pacelli, by the deadlines listed in The Ventana publica- Board). (See related story on p. 12.) McPherson legislation. Fortunately, this tion schedule (see below). No exceptions. support your right to control your water Carmel Highlands/Carmel/Carmel bill died in the Assembly Appro- policies, and the environmental efforts SUBMISSIONS FORMAT Valley (Division #5) is presently repre- priations Committee. Please limit articles to 800 words; letters to of the MPWMD. Their opponents sented by Zan Hanson, an environmen- This attempt to take over the demo- would take away your voting rights, and 300. All submissions may be edited for clarity tal attorney and current Chair of the cratically-elected MPWMD through and length. Submissions are preferred via e- end the restoration of the Carmel River. mail or on a high density 3-1/2 inch diskette. Water Board. In Monterey (Division #3), state action highlights the importance of The Sierra Club urges your active sup- Save files as “text” or “ascii.” Mail hard copy Kristi Markey, a public agency attorney, this year’s Water Board elections. It is port: contributions, volunteer help, to editor, address below. is running. Bob Pacelli, a documentary essential that we, the voters, retain con- word-of-mouth, and your vote for WHERE TO SEND SUBMISSIONS filmmaker, is running in Pacific trol over our water allocation and aug- Send submissions to: Debbie Bulger, Editor Hanson, Markey or Pacelli. Grove/Pebble Beach (Division #4). mentation policies. The alternative is to —Rita Dalessio 1603 King Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 These three candidates each were e-mail: [email protected] opposed to the massive (27,000 acre feet) CHANGE OF ADDRESS Do not call editor! Send address changes to dam proposed for the Carmel River. Their opponents supported the dam. Sierra Club, The Ventana, P. O. Box 52968, ROM THE DITOR Boulder, CO 80322-2968. Hanson, Markey and Pacelli favor the F E POSTAL NOTICE building of a modest 8,400 acre-feet, The Ventana (015057) is published 6 times a voter-approved, desalination plant in Autumn bounty year, (Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Nov) paid by Sand City. This plant would be under ell, it’s fall. Where did the sum- Our little yard also produces plums subscription included in membership fee, by the jurisdiction of the MPWMD. It The Ventana Chapter of the Sierra Club, mer go? We have just harvested and lemons and in the future raspberries, 1001 Center St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060. would be less expensive than the huge Wour Concord grapes and picked asparagus, fuyu persimmons, and Periodical postage paid Santa Cruz, growth-inducing CalAm proposed plant the apples from our front yard tree. The oranges. Those trees and bushes were California, and at additional mailing offices. in Moss Landing, favored by their oppo- grapes are easy. We get just enough to planted recently and haven’t yet begun Postmaster: Send address changes to Sierra nents. CalAm’s plant would be under make grape jelly and squeeze a little bearing fruit. You can tell I’m not a fan Club, The Ventana, P. O. Box 604, Santa the jurisdiction of the Public Utilities Cruz, CA 95061-0604. grape juice. of lawns. Editor: Commission, in Sacramento, and would But one little Gravenstein tree makes I take special pleasure in showing the Debbie Bulger • 457-1036 be built without voter approval. a lot of apples. With a hundred and one garden to my 3 and 5-year old grand- e-mail: [email protected] Hanson, Markey and Pacelli opposed apple recipes I am cooking up a storm. daughters and letting them pick a lemon (no change of address calls, please!) State Senator Bruce McPherson’s SB 149. So far I’ve made applesauce, apple chut- to make lemonade. I want them to Production: This legislation attempted to take away ney, apple tart, apple crisp, apple kugel, observe the cycles of the seasons and to Lynnelle Wing, Art Director; Vivian Larkins, Clove, Debbie Bulger the right of Peninsula voters to directly baked apples and sweet potatoes, apple- understand where their food comes Writers: elect their own district representatives, blueberry cake, and apple bread pud- from. Rita Dalessio, Debbie Bulger, and to directly vote on water augmenta- ding. I’m looking forward to apple pie, Not from the supermarket. Not Jodi Frediani, Tom Hopkins, tion projects. The McPherson bill also apple kuchen, and more. wrapped in plastic or in a box. But from Bill Magavern, Jim Metropulos, would have ended the MPWMD’s envi- It is supremely satisfying to eat the the earth where someone stuck their fin- Clifford Rechtschaffen, Patrick Moore Photographers: ronmental projects, including its success- food grown in your own yard. It is gers and pulled weeds and watered and Jim Rose, Jodi Frediani, ful restoration efforts on the Carmel amazing what one can grow on a small plucked off snails. George Jammal, Sven Manias, city lot. This year we cultivated sugar I want them to appreciate that land is Christian Splittgerber snap peas, fava beans, tomatoes, pump- necessary to grow food, and it might not Proofreaders: kins, acorn squash (volunteers from the be a good idea to cover that land with Richard Stover, Vivian Larkins Charles Koester compost), and yellow crooked-neck impervious surfaces that prevent the Distribution: squash. water from returning to the water table. Lew Weinstein, Debbie Bulger, The gophers got the string beans. I’m I also want my granddaughters to see Sheila Dunniway rather relaxed about the pilferage and that it’s possible to grow vegetables and Advertising Sales: consider it a tithe. fruits without poisoning the ground, the Debbie Bulger Late Night Food Delivery & Software: air, the water, and ourselves. Richard Stover I want to see them savor a piece of Chapter website: The BOULDER CREEK apple pie and smile and say with pride, “I http://ventana.sierraclub.org BREWERY picked the apples!” Please send all Letters-to-the-Editor to: —Debbie Bulger Editor, c/o Sierra Club • 1603 King St. Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Send e-mail to: [email protected] Quality or quantity? Open 7 days a week value or price? S.C. Coffee Roasting Co. Coffees Organic Coffee the Sun VENTANA PUBLICATION SCHEDULE: Homemade Desserts Lots of other goodies! or fossil fuels? Issue Deadline Mailing Date #6 Nov. 10 Nov. 28 Pouring our 1996 1st place Stout what world and 2000 Bronze Winning Summer Wheat will you choose? Restaurant open at 11:30 every day Articles received after deadline may Serving food and grog www.AppliedSolarEnergy.com/choices not be published. to 11 PM Weekdays & 12 AM Weekends 333-1919 x 20

2 The Sierra Club / Ventana Chapter Volume 42 Number 5, 2003 Printed on Recycled Paper Ventana Wilderness Alliance LETTERS leads Wild River Campaign The Ventana welcomes letters. Send to: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Help save our wild rivers The Ventana, 1603 King Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060 by Tom Hopkins or email to [email protected] Please include a phone number with idden within the wild backcoun- tate this communication a post card is your letter. Anonymous letters are try of the northern Santa Lucia included in this issue of The Ventana that not accepted. Letters may be edited HMountains and along Monterey readers are urged to sign and mail. These for length. County’s spectacular Big Sur coast, are a cards, along with similarly-worded peti- handful of free flowing rivers and tions, will be presented to our local elect- Invasive exotic streams that retain the same wilderness ed representatives as the campaign We always look forward to our Ventana. character enjoyed by the native Salinan unfolds. Please sign and mail your sup- Lots of good info. But isn’t that iceplant on and Esselen peoples centuries ago. These port card today to save our wild rivers. your front cover? rivers should be preserved in their wild Additional information is available at: Edna Vollmer free-flowing state because they provide www.ventanawild.org/projects/rivers/

Santa Cruz Jim Rose clean water, recreation opportunities, Tom Hopkins is a founding board mem- Stop unwanted catalogs The Arroyo Seco river, running wild and scenic enjoyment, cultural resources, and ber of the Ventana Wilderness Alliance free, is one of many rivers that deserve Yesterday marked the beginning of a sea- are essential for the survival of countless and a Life Member of the Sierra Club. designation as a “Wild and Scenic River.” son that seems to be starting earlier each species of native plants and animals. year. I received my first catalog of Christmas Unfortunately, these free-flowing items on July 18th! If you’re someone who rivers remain at risk of being degraded Club suing Coastal Commission works hard to minimize the amount of waste with dams, diversions and other devel- originating from your home, the first holi- opments to serve our ever-growing pop- over Luers Barn project day catalog is an unwelcome harbinger of ulation. Only one local river, the Big Sur future trips to the recycling bin. If you want he Sierra Club Santa Cruz Group setback are usually required). The River, is fully protected with both feder- to remove your name from these mailing with the support of the Ventana Commission also ignored provisions of al wilderness designation and by inclu- lists, I have some advice to pass on. Chapter, has filed suit against the the Local Coastal Plan that protect the sion in the National Wild and Scenic T Contacting the companies behind these California Coastal Commission for its “Special Coastal Community” of River System. Even rivers within federal catalogs and asking to be removed from their approval of the Luers Barn project, a Davenport. Commission staff had rec- Wilderness Areas, are at risk of develop- list has turned out to be only a temporary three-story, 6000+ sq. ft. combination of ommended the project be denied. measure. The catalogs cease showing up in ment because they are not part of the building, decks and bridges on the Hwy. The Commission vote was 7-3, with my mailbox for three or four months and National Wild and Scenic River System. 1 frontage in Davenport. McClain-Hill, Hart, Potter, Peters, then resume, probably after an updated list Such rivers can be dammed and devel- The Commission approved the pro- Desser, and Woolley in support of the is received. oped by Presidential Executive Order. ject despite several violations of the large project. Commissioners Wan, While companies must advertise to attract One only needs to consider the Bush Coastal Act, including allowing a zero- Iseman and Reilly voted against the pro- new customers, the volume of solicitations administration’s record of systematically seems excessive. I was averaging a catalog foot setback on a riparian corridor of ject to protect the riparian corridor and dismantling 35 years of environmental about every other day. To be removed from San Vicente Creek (50' buffer and 10' adhere to the local coastal plan. direct mail advertising lists, send a letter preservation to understand that our local including your name, address and telephone unprotected rivers are at risk. number to the following address: Mail To protect these rivers and streams, Preference Service, Direct Marketing the Ventana Wilderness Alliance has Contact Your Representatives Association P.O. Box 9008, Farmingdale, teamed up with the Ventana Chapter of President George W. Bush (831) 429-1976 (Santa Cruz) NY 11735-9008. Simply state that you wish the Sierra Club and Friends of the River The White House (831) 424-2229 (Salinas) to be removed from their list. By law, they to launch the Ventana Wild Rivers 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW (202) 225-6791 (FAX, Washington, D.C.) must comply. There will be a lag time of up Campaign. The initial effort of the cam- Washington, D.C. 20500 [email protected] to three months depending upon how often Comment line: (202) 456-1111 U.S. Representative Anna Eshoo paign is to increase local awareness and FAX: (202) 456-2461 698 Emerson Street the various companies sending you catalogs to ask the public to communicate their [email protected] update their lists, so a little patience is Palo Alto, CA 94301 support for the protection of these (408) 245-2339 required. Good luck and Merry Christmas! Vice President Dick Cheney FAX (650) 323-3498 Julianne Rhodes remaining free-flowing rivers. To facili- (202) 456-1414 eshoo.house.gov/communicate.html [email protected] Santa Cruz State Senator Bruce McPherson Too many straws plant in Moss Landing. Don’t think for one Governor Gray Davis 701 Ocean Street, Room 318-A State Capitol Building Santa Cruz, CA 95060 I am writing to express my opinion on the second that this is just an issue for Monterey Sacramento, CA 95814 (831) 425-0401 (Santa Cruz) upcoming election to the Monterey County. This is an issue for any county that (916) 445-2841 (831) 753-6386 (Salinas) Peninsula Water Management District surrounds us as well. The proposed desal FAX: (916) 445-4633 toll free: 1-800-224-8050 Board. I will be giving my support to candi- plant will be large enough to add many [email protected] [email protected] dates that can see the “big” picture of what is straws to the fountain. Senator Dianne Feinstein State Senator Jeff Denham at stake for the environment if Cal Am is Paula Lotz 331 Hart Office Building 369 Main Street, #208 allowed to proceed with its proposed desal Carmel Valley Washington, D.C. 20510 Salinas, CA 93901 (202) 224-3841 (831) 769-8040 (415) 393-0707 [email protected] 1 Post Street, Suite 2450 Assembly Representative Simon Salinas San Francisco, CA 94104 100 W. Alisal Street, Rm. 134 [email protected] Salinas, CA 93901 (831) 759-8676 Senator Barbara Boxer FAX (831) 759-2961 ECOLOGICAL LANDSCAPING 112 Hart Office Building [email protected] Washington, D. C. 20510 Award winning stewards (202) 224-3553 Assembly Representative John Laird of Santa Cruz area landscapes (415) 403-0100 (Voice) 701 Ocean Street, Room 318-B 1700 Montgomery Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Offering ecological design, installation San Francisco, CA 94111 (831) 425-1503 and maintenance [email protected] 100 Campus Center, Building 58 Seaside, CA 93955 U. S. Representative Sam Farr (831) 649-2832 (831) 425-3514 100 W. Alisal Street [email protected] CA LIC. #656636 http://www.bikeroute.com/TerraNova Salinas, CA 93901

Please Recycle This Paper Again The Sierra Club / Ventana Chapter Volume 42 Number 5, 2003 3 Election News Vote for Bustamante after you vote NO on recall by Bill Magavern, Senior Legislative Representative, Sierra Club California loophole that was being used by real in the specific context of tribal casinos. estate speculators to drive up the cost of The Lt. Gov. made it clear that the lands that were being acquired for Native American tribes have sovereignty ierra Club California has endorsed preservation. over their own lands, but expressed a Lieutenant Governor Cruz In answers to questions from Sierra willingness to consider negotiating with SBustamante for governor in the Club California’s Political Committee, them on environmental issues if the need October 7th election. While we continue Bustamante said that the three most were demonstrated. to oppose the costly recall, we strongly Vote for Bustamante after you vote no on important environmental issues he Bustamante indicated that he has not the recall. urge all of our members to vote on both would face if elected would be “manag- yet focused much attention on the issue parts of the ballot: no on recall, and yes ing the impending water crisis; the of forestry, but that he opposes clearcut- make Cruz Bustamante the environmen- on Bustamante. In the event that the increasing levels of plastics and other ting. On this and other issues, he com- tal choice for governor on the second recall passes, electing a pro-environment toxins in our waters; and air pollution.” mitted to listening to our views and portion of the October 7 ballot. On the candidate like Bustamante is absolutely His plan for water supply is to first making himself accessible to our repre- first question, we continue to urge a vital to protecting the air, water and land focus on conservation and then “look to sentatives. His record and platform, “no” vote on recall. of the Golden State. emerging technologies—including desali- along with this willingness to listen, Good environmental record nation—while maintaining public con- Although in his early years as a trol over this valuable public resource.” Democratic Assembly Member from the To improve water quality, he promises Fresno area, Bustamante did not have as to aggressively reduce urban run-off and Debunking the myths behind the recall green a record as most coastal clean up our beaches and rivers. Presently, though, the requirement for a Democrats, when he became Speaker of On air, he pledges to fully implement by Bill Magavern, Senior Legislative Representative, Sierra Club California 2/3 majority in both houses of the the Assembly in 1997 and acquired AB 1493, the landmark greenhouse gas Legislature to pass either an annual bud- statewide responsibilities, his perfor- law and support efforts to ensure that get or a tax increase has allowed a minor- ecall proponents have loudly pro- mance improved dramatically. In 1997 polluters pay for the damage they cause ity of lawmakers who categorically claimed that California’s econo- and 1998 he earned a 100% voting record to the environment. He also says he will oppose all revenue increases to block my is moribund and businesses from the California League of look to legislation to reduce air emis- R such a balanced approach. The Budget are fleeing the state to escape excessive Conservation Voters. Since then sions in the Central Valley. Accountability Act, which will be on taxation and regulation, including envi- Bustamante has shown himself to be a Unlike Arnold Schwarzenegger, the ballot in March, would make the fis- ronmental regulation. But when one consistent environmental champion. Bustamante opposes the Bush cal process more democratic, opening considers the actual facts, a much differ- Sierra Club California, the California Administration’s modifications of the the door to a balanced approach. League of Conservation Voters, and Vote New Source Review process under the ent picture emerges. the Coast endorsed him for Lieutenant Clean Air Act because they roll back Is our economy worse than those of Are Californians overtaxed? Governor in both 1998 and 2002. improvements in air quality and create other states? “California has tracked the No one likes to pay taxes, but experts As Speaker, Bustamante began to loopholes for polluters. national economy over the last several say that our state and local tax burden is focus his attention on coastal environ- Bustamante agrees with Sierra Club years,” says UC Berkeley professor John 14th in the nation calculated as a per- mental issues. His appointments to the that environmental justice considera- Ellwood. In terms of attracting jobs, centage of income, and sixth-highest Coastal Commission dramatically and tions should become a standard part of California has “done a little bit better when calculated on a per capita basis. positively changed the Commission’s all environmental review. In addition, than the rest of the country,” notes Interestingly, “the bottom 80% of structure and focus. He helped increase his energy platform holds that the state Kenneth Rosen, from the Haas School of California households by income (those environmental funding in the state bud- should continue to emphasize conserva- Business at UC Berkeley. Total civilian earning $80,000 or less) have a combined get by 19%, including $15 million to tion, while exploring alternative energy employment in our state actually hit an state and local tax burden that is below increase coastal access, acquire coastal sources and expanding our use of renew- all-time high in August, something that the national average for their income lands and to stabilize technical staffing able energy sources. Schwarzenegger, on you won’t hear from Arnold group,” says Prof. Ellwood. In other levels to provide local communities assis- the other hand, has made building more Schwarzenegger, Tom McClintock and words, our progressive tax structure tance in complying with the California power plants the centerpiece of his ener- other recall advocates. compared to other states puts more of Coastal Act. gy platform. The actor declined to All states are suffering from the Bush the burden on the wealthiest fifth of As Lt. Governor, he has continued return the Sierra Club questionnaire. He recession, and the facts show California Californians— those who have received protecting our coast and waterways reportedly is seeking a hurried retrofit of right in line with the national average. the lion’s share of the tax cuts enacted by through his position on the California his gas-guzzling Hummer, but he can According to the Wall Street Journal, the Bush Administration. State Lands Commission (CSLC). not so easily build a real environmental California’s 2.5% economic growth in Do environmental regulations cause Bustamante has vigorously fought off- record—that takes years of actual work. the 12 months ending in June exactly businesses to flee California? On the shore oil drilling and has battled indus- Cruz Bustamante has done that work. matches the figure for the whole U.S. contrary, California is still considered an try to ensure they do not leave their Addressing one of the key issues fac- California did slightly better than aver- attractive place to live and work, in part trash on our ocean floors. “I adopted a ing the state, Bustamante states that age in percentage of jobs lost and budget because of the beautiful coast and moun- zero-tolerance position on oil spills,” “urban sprawl is a serious issue that deficit as a percentage of gross domestic tains that we seek to safeguard. Bustamante says, “and became the only increases traffic, air pollution, water use product, and slightly worse in unem- Furthermore, Americans are more and person in the history of the CSLC to and urban run-off, and decreases the ployment rate and growth in personal more aware of the importance of clean exercise the power of the Chair to order amount of land we can preserve as open income. air and water. What business executives an oil platform shut down.” space. We need to create public / private California does have a fiscal crisis. would want to move to a region where Bustamante has used the Lieutenant partnerships to increase infill develop- The gap between revenues and spending their children would be likelier to con- Governor’s office to advocate Sierra ment and to create livable urban com- leaves a structural deficit of $9-15 billion. tract asthma? What tourists would want Club-supported legislation. He has munities with broad public transporta- In the past, such gaps have been bridged to vacation at a beach so polluted that backed bills to increase the state’s use of tion options.” The Sierra Club endorse- through a combination of increased rev- they might get sick from swimming in renewable energy, to reduce vehicle ment interview committee raised the enues and spending cuts, and Governor the water? greenhouse gas emissions and to close a sprawl issue with him both generally and Davis proposed such a mix this year. Vote against the costly recall.

4 The Sierra Club / Ventana Chapter Volume 42 Number 5, 2003 Printed on Recycled Paper Election News Proposition 53 would reduce Support environmental justice State budget flexibility Vote NO on prop. 54 by Clifford Rechtschaffen Sierra Club opposes Prop. 53 ierra Club urges a no vote on Proposition 54 would also jeopardize by Jim Metropulos, Legislative Sierra Club California recognizes the Proposition 54, the “Classification programs designed to achieve environ- Representative, Sierra Club California importance of upgrading public infra- Sby Race, Ethnicity, Color, or mental justice including a new law roposition 53 removes budget flex- structure, we disagree with the approach National Origin Initiative.” This initia- which requires Cal/EPA to prevent dis- ibility without providing any cer- taken by Prop. 53 and oppose it. tive, authored by Ward Connerly, criminatory siting and enforcement and would prevent state and local govern- to improve research and data collection tainty that the programs with the Prop. 53 further reduces budget P ments from collecting or maintaining for its programs, including their impact greatest benefit—including environmen- flexibility tal benefit—will be funded. racial or ethnic data in their operations. on minority populations. Proposition 54 Proposition 53 is a constitutional Currently, 40% of incoming general Sierra Club California joins the other could stop state and local agencies from amendment that would set aside up to funds are earmarked for K-12 and com- major environmental groups in the state identifying higher risks faced by minori- 3% of the state general fund revenue munity college education spending. in opposing Prop. 54 because it would ty populations who fish for food. Prop. every year to finance a variety of Because of other earmarked funds, only undermine our effort to achieve envi- 54 could stop analysis of whether pro- unspecified infrastructure projects. It between 25-30% of State revenue can be ronmental justice in California. posed projects would have dispropor- would be introduced gradually, spent in a discretionary manner. Proposition 54’s ban on information tionate environmental impacts on com- starting at 1.3% in 2006-07 Prop. 53 is vague gathering by state agencies would greatly munities of color. Prop. 54 could stop increasing to a maximum of In addition, Prop. 53 doesn’t set hamper efforts to identify and document targeted outreach to African-American 3% in 2013-14. The priorities for which state or the unequal distribution of environmen- and Latino communities where rates of money would be local infrastructure pro- tal hazards in California. Studies show childhood lead-based paint poisoning are divided between jects should be funded. that numerous environmental harms are several times higher than in white neigh- the State and local The initiative leaves it disproportionately located in communi- borhoods. Prop. 54 could stop research governments. up to the Department of ties of color, even after controlling for on the causes of high asthma rates among Projects might Finance to prepare an income and other factors. These hazards African Americans. include repairs to annual plan on how to include the likelihood of living near In short, Proposition 54 provides no state roadways and expend the infrastructure abandoned waste dumps that release concrete benefits and instead will only public transit systems and work on pub- funds. The legislature then toxic chemicals, living in areas that fail make us ignorant about environmental lic buildings, bridges, public water and has the option of using or ignoring this Clean Air Act standards, suffering from injustices that are prevalent in California sewer systems, fire stations and hospitals. plan as the legislature decides how to childhood lead poisoning or pesticide- and greatly hinder efforts to remedy spend the money. related illnesses, and eating contaminat- these injustices. No new revenue ed fish. Some of the most important Please vote NO on Proposition 54. Prop. 53 would not raise any revenues Prop. 53 threatens funding for demographic data on which these studies For more information, visit the via the sale of bonds or by raising taxes. environmental programs are based comes from the California Coalition for an Informed California, Instead the initiative would earmark a Many environmental protection pro- Department of Finance, the Department www.informedcalifornia.org. portion of existing state revenue. grams are funded by general funds. If yet of Health, and County Health Clifford Rechtschaffen is a Professor and Prop. 53 is the result of a deal to settle another piece of the general fund is Departments. If Proposition 54 is enact- Director of the Environmental Law the 2002 budget debate. Keith Richman locked up through a constitutional ed, state and county agencies could be Program at Golden Gate University in (R-Northridge) spawned the underlying amendment, the amount left for discre- precluded from collecting these data. San Francisco. legislation which the Democratic major- tionary spending is reduced. ity agreed to let pass in exchange for Environmental protection funded from Richman’s vote on the 2002 budget, end- the general fund include the Department ing a 62-day stalemate. of Fish and Game, Department of Toxic Deborah A. Malkin Proponents of Prop. 53 argue that the Substance Control, and the California ATTORNEY AT LAW initiative is needed because of the State’s Air Resources Board. deteriorating infrastructure. Although Vote NO on Proposition 53. Specializing in Wills, Living Trusts, Tax-saving Trusts, THE HUMANIST ASSOCIATION OF THE MONTEREY BAY AREA and other forms of Estate Planning. Join us to share the values of humanism, a philosophy of responsibility, Also offering assistance with Conservatorships and Probate. liberty, science, the arts and compassion. Free of supernaturalism, we Free initial consultation stress self-realization through reason. 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Please Recycle This Paper Again The Sierra Club / Ventana Chapter Volume 42 Number 5, 2003 5 C ALENDAR Sierra Club Events Santa Cruz environmental video Friday, October 10 share and your own plate, cup, utensils, and serving utensils. We love home- festival to screen winners Potluck - Jiuzhaigou & Huanglong cooked food, but store-bought items (min- This slide show is from George & Judy’s imum value $4) make great contributions rom October 23-26 winning entries trip this summer to China’s most beauti- too. For directions call George, 335-7748. in the 5th annual EarthVision ful national parks, Jiuzhaigou & International Environmental Huanglong. The potluck begins at 6:30 Tuesday, October 28 F p.m. Bring food to share and your own Video Festival will be shown in Santa Potluck - Nicaragua Cruz. Thursday’s screening will be at the Heidi Irwin will show historic Del Mar Theatre, on Friday the slides about reforesta- venue will move to UCSC. Saturday and tion and water sanita- Sunday’s showing will be at Community tion in Nicaragua. Bring food to share for Television on Pacific Avenue. The 8 and your own plate Producer’s Party, featuring live music and utensils. Drinks and organic food, will be held Saturday, available. Carmel. 6:15 October 25. A scene from Canada’s Great Bear p.m. Turn east at Hwy. This year there are entries from nine Rainforest, which won first place in the Forest category. 1 and Rio Road; turn countries including India and Ecuador. south at the last stop The festival judging is organized into light at Carmel Center issue categories. Director Michelle the budget, but according to the overall Place; park in the light- Martinez explains, “Unlike other com- success of the endeavor to create aware- ed area behind the petitions with industry standards such as ness in the viewer. The value of that Safeway and enter the documentary, comedy, drama, etc., endeavor to the Earth is of the utmost side entrance of the George Jammal importance.” mall. For more infor- EarthVision is organized into categories One of the many waterfalls in Jiuzhaigou National Park in by ecosystem and environmental issues. Santa Cruz Group Executive China featured at the October 10 potluck. mation call Marion Chilson, 624-3510. Entries are judged not by the sophistica- Committee member Lois Robin was a tion of the equipment used, or the size of member of the judging panel. plate, cup, utensils and serving utensils. Tuesday, November 25 We love home-cooked food, but store- bought items (minimum value $4) make Potluck - Seven Continents great contributions too. For directions Join Betsy Schwartz to explore different Non-Sierra Club events of interest call George, 335-7748. cultures, unique animals, beautiful land- scapes and mountains around the world. The following activities are not sponsored or administered by the Sierra Club. The Saturday, October 18 Betsy has visited over 100 countries. Club makes no representations or warranties about the safety, supervision or manage- Membership Luncheon Bring food to share for 8 and your own ment of such activities. They are published only as a reader service. plate and utensils. See October 28 for Big Sur naturalist and historian Jeff directions to the potluck. For more infor- October 6-10 Ranch Park every Saturday and invite Norman will speak. $15 includes lunch. mation call Marion Chilson, 624-3510. Sierra Club members to join them. An Hikes and walks at Mitteldorf Preserve Rideshare week. updated list of all hikes may be found on included. Space limited. Call early. Joel Friday, November 28 Link up with others and try not to drive their website: www.mprpd.org. Weinstein, 624-5338. alone. It might become a habit. The air Vegetarian Thanksgiving Potluck and our lungs will thank you. In Second and fourth Saturdays Friday, October 24 We’ll celebrate Thanksgiving on Friday Monterey call 422-POOL; in Santa Cruz Habitat restoration - Singles Potluck and Games so those who have family dinners can still call 429-POOL. Watsonville participate. We’re going to let some Friday evening potlucks are a great way turkeys celebrate too, so bring a vegetari- Saturday, October 11 Sponsored by Watsonville Wetlands to begin the weekend, and provide an an dish (main dish, dessert, salad, etc.) to Watch. 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Meet in opportunity to work out some weekend San Lorenzo River/Road Clean-up share and your own table service. 6:30 Orchard Supply lot at Green Valley Road plans with others. 6:30 p.m. Bring food to p.m. For directions call George, 335-7748. Remove trash from the river, creeks, and Main Street in Watsonville. Gloves, Hwy 9 & our downtowns!! Rain or tools and lunch provided. Call Laura shine. Bring gloves. Volunteering quali- Kummerer, 728-4106 for more informa- fies for school community service credit. tion. No experience necessary. Reserve your place Sponsored by the Valley Woman’s Club, at the the San Lorenzo Valley Water District Saturdays (see dates below) and Santa Cruz Co. Call 338-1728. Habitat restoration — Membership Luncheon Wednesday, October 22 California Native Plant Society Volunteer to restore native habitat in P October 18 P Free Teacher Workshop State Parks in Santa Cruz County. Wear The California Coastal comfortable layered work clothing. Bring Space limited Commission presents: Waves, water & gloves. Tools provided. 10:00 R Wetlands, and Watersheds, a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We work rain or shine, To order tickets call Joel Weinstein 4-6:00 p.m, Seymour Marine but, if things get particularly unpleasant, Discovery Center. Pre-registration we call it a day. Call Linda Brodman, 624-5338 required by October 17. Contact Annie 462-4041 for more information. Email: he annual membership lun- protection. Kohut Frankel, [email protected] [email protected]. website: cheon will be held on October There will be hikes, lunch and a talk or (415) 597-5888. Attendees receive www.cruzcnps.org. copies of the Commission’s science activi- 18 at the 1,100-acre Mitteldorf T by Big Sur naturalist and historian Jeff ty guide. FREE. Oct. 18, Sat. - Sunset Beach State Park Preserve in Carmel Valley. This red- Norman. The cost is $15 for members Nov. 8, Sat. - Natural Bridges State Park wood and madrone forest was pur- and $40 for non-members (includes Saturdays Nov. 22, Sat. - Sunset Beach State Park chased by Chapter members Harriet membership). Reserve your place early. Dec. 13, Sat. - Henry Cowell State Park Garland Ranch hikes and Art Mitteldorf and donated to the The preserve has a limited capacity. Big Sur Land Trust for permanent The Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District docents lead hikes at Garland

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R ATINGS In the interests of facilitating the logistics of some outings, it is customary that Ave. at 9:30 a.m. or at the park at 10:30 a.m. participants make carpooling arrangements. The Sierra Club does not have Leader: Roz DiNatale, 768-0363. GENERAL INFORMATION: insurance for carpooling arrangements and assumes no liability for them. Saturday, October 18 All outings begin and end at the trailhead. Carpooling, ride sharing or anything similar is strictly a private arrangement Carpooling to and from the trailhead is strict- among the participants. Participants assume the risks associated with this travel. HIKE: BLACK MOUNTAIN ly a private arrangement between the driver North of Los Gatos, we’ll walk on the and his/her guests. Carpool drivers are not We’ll see the haunted meadow, kilns, and Skyline Ridge for 8 miles with 1200' elevation O CTOBER more. Leader: Sheila Dunniway, 336-2325. gain. We’ll look for late romancing tarantulas. agents or employees of the Sierra Club; the Meet at the Santa Cruz County Govt. Center driver alone, not the Sierra Club, is responsi- Sunday, October 12 at 9:30 a.m. Leader: Nick Wyckoff, 462-3101. ble for the safety of guests while carpooling. Tuesday, October 7 WALK: HATTON CANYON GLS = Gay & Lesbian Sierrans. All are SENIOR SAUNTER: BUTANO STATE PARK Saturday, October 18 A ramble up Hatton Canyon to enjoy the welcome on GLS outings. This park with a creek and redwoods is inland WALK: NEAR GARRAPATA/SOBERANES from Pescadero or Gazos Creek. We’ll start solitude and birdsong. We’ll talk about our EXPLANATION OF RATINGS: hopes for Hatton Canyon State Park and how Feel like an easy stroll at Garrapata beach or The outings described vary in difficulty by the picnic tables and walk the road and a mad scramble up Whale Peak at Soberanes Creek Trail. Shorter hike available. Bring the canyon escaped from Caltrans’ freeway from leisurely walks to strenuous hikes. The plans. We’ll circle back Point? Perhaps we’ll combine the two. Either following explanation are general guidelines. lunch, water, $4 way, we’ll gaze out at the ocean and enjoy the carpool, and your through the Roundtree (For more information about the difficulty of Arboretum and Mission fall sunshine! Bring water, lunch, windbreak- a particular hike, call the leader): share of park Notice er, and meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Big Sur Land entry fee. Meet at Trails Park in the footsteps Walk: Between 2-5 miles, leisurely pace. Club events such as potlucks, slide of Father Serra. 4 miles. Trust parking lot (see directions at start of Sears 41st Ave. at outings). Leader: Mary Gale, 422-697. Easy: No more than 5 miles a day; slight 9:30 a.m. or at shows and other Bring lunch and water and wear suitable shoes. Meet at elevation gain; easy pace. Mission and King get-togethers are on page 6 in the Sunday, October 19 Moderate: 5-10 miles a day; up to 2,000 next to Shen’s Calendar listings. 10:00 a.m. at Albertson’s. ft. elevation gain; 1 to 2 1/2 mph; boots; bet- just before 10:00 For more info. call leader: HIKE: MOUNT MANUEL ter than average fitness required. a.m. Leaders: Bob Joyce Stevens, 624-3149. We’ll hike from Big Sur State Park. Strenuous Strenuous: Distance variable; may in- and Peggy Mitchell, 426-5374. 11 miles 3,000' elevation gain. Incredible Tuesday, October 14 views from the top. Wear boots, bring lunch volve off-trail hiking; demanding pace; for Saturday, October 11 SENIOR SAUNTER: GARLAND RANCH and lots of water. Meet at Albertson’s at 8:00 experienced hikers in good condition only. a.m. to carpool. Heavy rain cancels. Leader: HIKE: JACKS PEAK Gentle to steep oak-covered slopes take us to a fern pond and Indian grinding rocks. Return Steve Legnard, 402-1422 or [email protected]. M EETING P LACES 2-4-mile hike with a different format. It’s my intent to facilitate awareness and explore on Maple Canyon Trail to Cooper Ranch with farm implements and nature center. 3 Tuesday, October 21 DIRECTIONS: ways that we add to what we sense in nature, and ways that nature touches us. Meet at the miles. Dress for weather. Bring hat, sunblock, SENIOR SAUNTER: SAN LORENZO LEVEE Big Sur Land Trust Parking Lot: 3785 hiking shoes, $3 carpool. Meet at Sears 41st Easy 4-mile levee hike starting from the Via Nona Marie, Carmel. From Hwy. 1 head- end of Loma Alta Rd. Take Hwy. 1 to the 68 Hwy West exit then take Aquito Rd East. ing south in Carmel, turn left on Rio Road, There will be two “Y” turns so stay on the left on Via Nona Marie, then left into the right at these turns and proceed to the end of parking lot behind Monterey County Bank, the road. Meet at 10:00 a.m. and bring water opposite the Post Office. and a snack. Leader: Ted Hill 449-1953. Albertson’s: Heading south on Hwy. 1, pass through Monterey. One mile past the Saturday - Monday, October 11 - 13 Ocean Ave. intersection, turn left on Carmel BACKPACK: MILLER CANYON Valley Road (Hwy. G-16), toward Carmel We start at China Camp on Tassajara Rd. See Valley. Go approximately 0.1 mile and then old cabin sites. Our first night is at Miller Cyn turn right at the light toward the shopping Camp. Numerous river crossings to Carmel centers. Albertson’s is on the right. River Camp. Each night we’ll prepare local Santa Cruz County Govt. Center: This is crawdads with garlic & lemon sauce. Send a the large grey building at the corner of Ocean check for $30 made out to Cathy Dezendorf. and Water Streets in Santa Cruz. We meet at Note the name of the trip on check. Include a the corner of the parking lot that is nearest to SASE if you do not have email. Email the fol- lowing information: Name, phone, address, the gas station. email, carpool preference. Parking limited; Felton Faire: From Santa Cruz take please carpool. Meet at Albertson’s at 8:00 Graham Hill Rd. toward Felton. Just after a.m. Sat. Leaders: Henry Leinen, you pass Roaring Camp (on the left), make a [email protected], 655-1948 and Cathy right into Felton Faire shopping center. We Dezendorf, [email protected]. meet at the edge of the Safeway parking lot nearest Graham Hill Rd. Sunday, October 12 41st Avenue Sears: From Hwy. 1 in HIKE: CHURCH RANCH Capitola, take the 41st Avenue exit and con- Loop hike through the Church Creek area tinue toward the ocean on 41st Avenue below Tassajara Road. Bring an adventurous toward the Mall. Pass the main Mall entrance spirit for more detours in the sandstone out- and turn right into the next entrance heading crops. This hike features a scramble up toward Sears. We meet behind the bank locat- through the brush at the end, then a five-mile ed at 41st and Capitola Road. Senior Saunter hike back on a dirt road. 14 miles. Meet at meets in Sears parking lot close to 41st 8:00 a.m. at the Bagel Bakery. For more infor- Avenue. mation call or e-mail. Leaders: Betsy MacGowan, [email protected] or MPC Parking Lot: Monterey Peninsula (415) 673-7239. Co-leader Suzanne Arnold. College Parking Lot. From Hwy. 1 take the Fisherman’s Wharf exit, go straight one block, Sunday, October 12 turn left and left again into the first parking HIKE: POGONIP lot, parking lot A. This is the site of the Meet at 12:00 noon at the Santa Cruz County Thursday Farmers Market. Plenty of parking Govt. Ctr. 6 miles. Bring lunch and water. without a fee on weekends.

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Gateway Shopping Center. We’ll go along the Carmel Beach at the west end of Ocean Ave. Sunday, October 26 recently by the Big Sur Land Trust and oth- river to the end of the wharf. Shorter hike at 10:00 a.m. Leader: Stacy Smith, 625-5256. C ers. 6 miles. Inspiration Point has amazing HIKE: PT. BONITA available. Bring lunch sunblock, hat, jacket views of the coast then on to an overlook of and $1 carpool. Dress for weather. Meet at Saturday, October 25 After driving to San Francisco, we will take the bus across the Marin headlands to the the San Jose Cyn. Meet at Big Sur Land Trust Sears 41st Ave. at 9:30 a.m. or at Gateway at HIKE: TURNER CREEK office in Carmel at 9:00 a.m. Bring water and 9:50 a.m. Leader: Margaret Steele, 465-8565. Pacific coast. After stopping at the Visitor Beginning at Bottcher’s Gap we’ll hike 3 Center, and Pt. Bonita lighthouse, we’ll hike lunch; heavy rain cancels. Leader: Marilyn Beck, 372-6860 or [email protected]. Wednesday, October 22 miles up to a saddle and then down to Turner back via the Coastal trail to and across the Creek Camp for lunch. Strenuous 9 miles, Golden Gate bridge. 10 miles with 1000' ele- Saturday, November 1 HIKE: MOUNT MADONNA COUNTY 1900' elevation gain. Steep, hot, and possibly vation gain. Bring water, lunch, snacks, hik- PARK poison oak. Bring food, water, and wear hik- ing boots and $1 bus fare. Binoculars and/or HIKE: BUTANO FIRE TRAIL Ohlone Indians were the first to relish the ing boots. Meet at Albertson’s at 8:00 a.m. camera useful. Dress for wind. Meet at the We’ll explore the Butano Fire Trail which views from this park which is home to red- Leader: Larry Parrish, 622-7455. Santa Cruz County Govt. Ctr. at 9:30 a.m. connects Big Basin and Butano State Parks. woods, madrones, and oaks. Bring water and (daylight savings time over ); we leave at 9:35 Our trailhead will be near the Lane-Sunset lunch for a 6-mile hike around the Loop Trail Saturday - Sunday, October 25 - 26 a.m. sharp! Leader: George Jammal, 335-7748. Trail Camp off China Grade. 9 miles with to the Camp Trail and back up the Ridge BACKPACK: VENTANA WILDERNESS 1000' elevation gain. Shade and sun so dress Trail with views over Gilroy. Meet at Sears Strenuous, very hilly 6 miles on the Pine Tuesday, October 28 accordingly. Meet at the Santa Cruz County 41st Ave. at 9:00 a.m. or at the park Visitor’s Ridge Trail to the Ventana Trail Camp. 1000’ Government Center at 9:30 a.m. to carpool. Center at 10:00 a.m. Park entrance fee. SENIOR SAUNTER: UCSC PARCOURSE elevation gain. Limited to 8 people. Call Explore the woodlands, gullies, trails and Leader: Nick Wyckoff, 462-3101. Leader: Diane Cornell, 423-5925. leader to reserve. Participants need full back- bridges through the area that was once the Sunday, November 2 Saturday, October 25 packing gear. Leader: Jim Danaher, 458-3339. UCSC Parcourse. 2-1/2 miles. Wear good hiking shoes, hiking stick useful. Campus HIKE: BLUFF CAMP HIKE: UPPER PEBBLE BEACH Sunday, October 26 parking is $4 per car. You can purchase a per- Let’s see if there’s any water in Los Padres 8-mile hike through old Del Monte Forest. C mit at kiosk on Bay Street (by Barn Theater — Reservoir! Meet behind Brinton’s at 9:00 a.m. HIKE: PINNACLES From Carmel Beach thru Pescadero Canyon, 8-mile loop from the west side including NOT Keller Street). Meet at 9:30 a.m. at Sears to carpool to Princes Camp in Cachagua. 8 to Huckleberry Point, down through S.F.B. Juniper Canyon, High Peaks, Balconies and 41st Ave. or call leader if you wish to go miles roundtrip across the dam and along the Morse Reserve, to Poppy Hills. Bring water, Caves. Narrow, steep and possibly wet in direct. Leader: Maureen Maynard, 336-5293. edge of Los Padres reservoir to lunch at Bluff lunch. Wear good hiking shoes. Meet on spots. Bring hat, water, flashlight (for caves), $ Camp. Bring lunch and water. For more info. for hour+ carpool and lunch. Meet at K-mart Wednesday, October 29 call before 2:00 p.m. on Sat., 11/1. Leaders: parking lot (gas station side) in Seaside at 9:00 HIKE: BUTANO STATE PARK Cath Farrant and Mary Dainton, 372 7427. a.m. Rain cancels. Remember daylight savings Hike through this green park between steep Tuesday, November 4 is over. Leader: Andrea Phelps, 884-9705 or ridges inland from Pigeon Point Lighthouse [email protected]. north of Santa Cruz. 10 miles, 1200' elevation SENIOR SAUNTER: NEARY LAGOON gain. Sweeping ocean views from lunch stop. We’ll start our 3-mile walk at Lighthouse Bring water and lunch. Meet at 9:00 a.m. at Field parking lot, see the butterflies, explore Sears 41st Ave. to carpool, or at 10:00 a.m. at Neary Lagoon, and have lunch on the wharf. Bring lunch or eat in a restaurant. Meet at WINTER CARETAKER NEEDED the picnic area after the ranger kiosk at Butano. Leader: Diane Cornell, 423-5925. Sears 41st Ave. at 9:30 a.m. or at Lighthouse A year-round resort with cozy log Kit Carson Lodge, on Hwy. 88 at Field by restrooms by 9:50 a.m. Dress for cottages; a cafe serving hearty Silver Lake, has an opening for a Friday, October 31 n weather; bring water and $1 for carpool. gourmet cuisine and fine California caretaker (could be a couple) for all SINGLES HALLOWEEN COSTUME WALK Leader: Jean Harrison, 425-5447. wines. A High Sierra hideaway or even part of the coming winter. Meet at the Santa Cruz town clock at 7:00 Wednesday, November 5 offering many choices...fishing, The Lodge is closed except for one p.m. Bring your tricks or treats. For more courses in fly-tying, fly-rod building, other cottage. Spectacular lake- information, call after 11:00 a.m. Leader: HIKE: FALL CREEK & fly-casting, hiking, cross-country side or backcountry skiing and Karen Kaplan 335-3342. Hike around this forested canyon to see lime skiing, historic walks & hot springs. kilns from the 1880s. Beautiful rock-lined snowshoeing right outside the door creek, maples in a blaze of autumn colors, and of your own cozy cottage. Five N OVEMBER an old water-powered barrel mill. The forest Its backdrop...the grandeur of miles from Kirkwood’s groomed floor is covered with sorrel, ginger, Solomon Hope Valley, with its wide-open meadows, tracks and downhill slopes. Treat Saturday, November 1 Seal, and ferns. 6 miles. Bring water and towering rugged peaks, and clear, yourself to an incredible winter in lunch. Meet at Sears 41st Ave. at 9:00 a.m., or rushing streams teeming with trout. the High Sierra. (209) 258-8500. HIKE: PALO CORONA RANCH drive up Felton Empire Rd. one block from Hike on the Palo Corona Ranch, purchased Felton to a right turn on Ashley, turn left on For innkeepers Patty and John Farmers and park in front of the ivy on the Bissenden, hospitality and first-class left hand side of the road to meet at 9:35 a.m. Leader: Diane Cornell, 423-5925. service are trademarks. Come and be pampered at Sorensen’s. Saturday, November 8 HIKE: TERRACE CREEK CAMP Call or write for a free brochure. Pine Ridge and Terrace Creek Trails. Lush canyon, redwood groves, and wonderful

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8 The Sierra Club / Ventana Chapter Volume 42 Number 5, 2003 Printed on Recycled Paper O UTINGS coastal views from the lunch spot. Descend Saturday, November 15 west coast. Walk from the lighthouse to Wednesday, November 19 down Coast Ridge Road. Strenuous 10 miles, Asilomar to see dune restoration and board- HIKE: LOWER PEBBLE BEACH walk, returning on the railroad route. Tour HIKE: WILDER RANCH 2200' elevation gain. Wear boots, bring Enjoy spectacular ocean views on this 9-mile We’ll go up the Wilder Ridge Trail to the Old lunch, water, hat, and $ for carpool. Meet at begins at 1:00 p.m. after lunch. 3 miles walk- hike starting near Asilomar down the coast to ing plus tour. Meet in Pacific Grove at Point Cabin Trail and Wild Boar Trail. 6 miles, 8:oo a.m. at the Bagel Bakery. Heavy rain can- Bird Rock, then east through Del Monte some uphill. Bring water and lunch. Meet at cels. Leader: Suzanne Arnold, 626-4042. Pinos Lighthouse on Asilomar Ave. at west Forrest, Poppy Hills, and the S.F.B. Morse end of Lighthouse Ave at 11:00 a.m. Bring Sears 41st Ave. at 9:00 a.m., or at Wilder Saturday, November 8 Reserve. We’ll go along lunch, water, windbreaker and wear walking Ranch Parking Lot inside the park at 9:30 Spanish Bay Golf Course. shoes. Leader: Joyce Stevens, 624-3149. a.m. Leader: Diane Cornell, 423-5925. WALK: SOMEWHERE Getting to outings Bring water, lunch. Wear IN MONTEREY CO. Sierra Club encourages outings hiking shoes. Meet in front Sunday, November 16 Saturday, November 22 Meet me for a walk or participants to walk, bicycle, and of the Fishwife Restaurant hike in the surround- HIKE: GARLAND RANCH WALK: SOMEWHERE IN MONTEREY CO. take the bus to outings meeting on Sunset Dr. at Asilomar See November 8 for details. ing area, depending on places. Ave. in PG at 9:30 a.m. Moderately strenuous 6-7 mile loop with a the weather and where Leader: Stacy Smith, 625- very steep climb leading to awesome views. Saturday, November 22 the whim will take us. X X 5256. Bring hat, water, and lunch. Meet at b HIKE: BUTANO STATE PARK Bring water and lunch. Albertson’s at 10:00 a.m. Back around 3:00 Meet at Albertson’s at 9:30 a.m. Call for more Saturday, November 15 p.m. Rain cancels. Leader: Andrea Phelps, Strenuous hike in Butano State Park. 12 miles information. Leader: Harry Rocky, 625-7632. 884-9705 or [email protected]. with 1000' elevation gain. Meet at Santa Cruz HIKE: PICO BLANCO CAMP County Government Center at 9:00 a.m. Sunday, November 9 Strenuous 12-mile hike with 2200' gain from Tuesday, November 18 Bring water and lunch. Call leader after 7:30 Bottcher’s Gap to Pico Blanco Public Camp a.m. on morning of hike if weather is dubi- HIKE: CARRIZO TRAIL to Little Sur River Trailhead. Short car shut- SENIOR SAUNTER: LOVERS POINT Join Betsy MacGowan for a hike in the Fort tle. See probably the most beautiful pool and Walk 1-1/2 miles of the Monterey Bay Hunter-Liggett area of Los Padres National waterfall on the Little Sur River. Wear boots, Coastal Trail. Then either have lunch at the Forest. We’ll start from The Indians and take bring $ for carpool, lunch and water. Meet at picnic tables at Lovers’ Point or at one of the the Arroyo Seco Trail, returning on the Albertson’s at 8:00 a.m. Heavy rain cancels. restaurants nearby. Bring lunch or $, water, Carrizo Trail. Long and challenging hike Leader: Steve Legnard, 402-1422. jacket, and $3 for carpool. Meet at Sears 41st with lots of brush but also scenic sandstone Ave. at 9:30 a.m., or 10:30 a.m. at the free ATTENTION:ATTENTION: formations. 12 miles. Call for reservation. Saturday, November 15 street parking area just past Lovers’ Point. Leader: Betsy MacGowan, (510) 215-9255 Leader: Grace Hansen, 476-7254. 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Please Recycle This Paper Again The Sierra Club / Ventana Chapter Volume 42 Number 5, 2003 9 O UTINGS ous. Leader: David Williams, 471-2870, Legnard, 402-1422 or [email protected]. Thursday - Monday, December 25 - 29 Box 604, Santa Cruz 95061. Mail-in reserva- [email protected]. HOLIDAY SKI TRIP: HUTCHINSON LODGE tions must be received by December 17. Sunday, November 30 Information will be mailed to you on Dec. 19. Sunday, November 23 Our first ski trip of this season to Hutchinson WALK: SOMEWHERE IN MONTEREY CO. Lodge, near Clair Tappaan. We’ll have it all to Space is limited. Refunds for cancellations are WALK: GARLAND RANCH See November 8 for details. ourselves. The lodge has 2 lofts for sleeping, a 100% before Dec. 19, 50% by Dec. 23, none Walk some lower trails to work up a large living/dining room with 2 wood burn- after the 23rd. For more details call leader, Thanksgiving appetite. Easy pace; flat terrain. ing stoves, and a sauna. The cost of this long George Jammal, 335-7748. Footing can be slippery; wear shoes with good D ECEMBER weekend/person is only $96 for 4 nights/ tread. Bring water and lunch, Meet at 10:00 members. Non-member price: $104 for 4 a.m. at the lower lot, 9 miles east of Hwy. 1 on Tuesday, December 2 nights. Price includes all meals! (vegetarian Carmel Valley Rd. or at Albertson’s at 9:30 available) X-country ski rentals and lessons a.m. to carpool (no leader). Hard rain cancels. SENIOR SAUNTER: HOLIDAY LUNCHEON available for a fee. Free access to groomed Check out Sierra Club apparel Leader: Mary Gale, 422-6970. Join us for our festive Mexican Holiday lunch trails from the back door. Free shuttle bus to at El Torito in Monterey. Spectacular bay nearby cross-country and downhill ski areas. www.sierraclubgear.com/ Tuesday, November 25 views. Afterwards you can stroll along gaily We’ll all share cooking and cleaning chores. decorated Cannery Row or The Tinnery and Available locally from EcoGoods SENIOR SAUNTER: COASTWAYS For reservation and trip information, send the RANCH/ANO NUEVO do some holiday shopping. Meet at Sears 41st completed form below, a check for the total 1130 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz Kiwi picking time! Pick some or buy veggies Ave. at 9:30 a.m. The luncheon will cost amount (payable to Sierra Club) and a SASE See ad p. 15 and gourds. After we’ll go to Año Nuevo for about $16.00 which includes your choice of a or e-mail address to Hutchinson Ski, P.O. a level 1-1/2 mile loop hike ending at the meal from 3 special entrees, a beverage, taxes Visitors Center for lunch. Bring lunch, water, and tip. Reservations to Pat are required. $ for kiwis. Dress for weather. $4 for carpool. $3.00 carpool. Free parking. Leader: Pat Meet at Sears 41st Ave. at 9:30 a.m., or at Heesch, 685-8955. Mission & King Streets next to Shen’s at 9:50 Wednesday, December 3 a.m. Leader: Joan Brohmer, 462-3803. HIKE: POGONIP Saturday, November 29 Enjoy a walk through this 640-acre expanse of 222 River Street, Santa Cruz HIKE: TERRACE CREEK open meadows, woodlands, and creeks that 831-423-9078 • Tues - Sat 10 - 5 PM was once part of the Henry Cowell Ranch. Hike up the Pine Ridge Trail from Big Sur Osprey packs • DownWorks custom down bags State Park. Then up the beautiful shady We’ll walk up to the University to eat our Western Mountaineering down bags Terrace Creek Trail to the Old Coast Road. sack lunch and return through the Pogonip Mountain Hardwear bags and tents Lunch high above the ocean with great views. Creek Nature Trail. 6 miles. Meet at Sears Walrus and Moss tents 41st Ave. at 9:00 a.m. to carpool, or at Golf Strenuous 10 miles and 2000' elevation gain. Vasque, Montrail, Garmont boots • Old Town and Navarro canoes Club Drive entrance to Pogonip. (Park on Wear boots, bring $ for carpool and shuttle, Gillespie outrigger canoe paddles • Expert sewing repair and down additions lunch and water. Meet at Albertson’s at 9:00 street across from the truck and bus garage a.m. Heavy rain cancels. Leader: Steve and walk to the gate into Pogonip) at 9:30 a.m. Leader: Diane Cornell, 423-5925.

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10 The Sierra Club / Ventana Chapter Volume 42 Number 5, 2003 Printed on Recycled Paper Bush Administration holds on to Cheney Energy Task Force secrets Administration asking for Supreme Court hearing n yet another tactic designed to delay Constitutional immunity from such the Sierra Club’s suit against the inquiries. The District Court rejected Isecret Cheney Energy Task Force, that contention, pointing out that the the Bush Administration filed papers Administration was attempting to with the U.S. Court of Appeals “cloak what is tantamount to an aggran- announcing that they will ask the dizement of Executive power with the Supreme Court to review the case. legitimacy of precedent where none Ventana readers will remember that exists.” The Administration appealed, the Club is seeking release of documents asking the D.C. Circuit to make new law related to Vice President Dick Cheney’s that would effectively shield it from any Energy Task Force including informa- legal scrutiny. The Circuit Court and tion regarding who participated in the Appeals Court have now twice denied Task Force. The judiciary has told the their request. White House four times to make the “It’s time for the Bush Administration information public. to stop delaying and fess up to their “At some point, the Bush secret dealings with the energy indus- Administration is going to have to real- try,” said Carl Pope, Executive Director ize that the American people want to of the Sierra Club. “Given that the know what kind of influence energy cor- Congress is currently debating the ener- porations had over America’s energy gy bill, it’s more important than ever policies,” said David Bookbinder, senior that Americans know who’s deciding attorney for the Sierra Club. “President their energy future. Today the public is Bush is touting a plan to weaken clean one step closer to knowing how much air standards for power plants. And he’s influence energy corporations had over promoting an energy bill largely inspired the Bush Administration’s energy plan.” by these secret meetings. The public deserves to know who actually wrote these plans.” In July, a three-judge panel of the Court of Appeals said the Bush Sierra Club huts Administration is subject to “discovery,” and must comply with requests for need your help information from Sierra Club and Judicial Watch about the Cheney ach fall volunteers enjoy a week- Energy Task Force. The Club and end in the Sierra by contributing Judicial Watch are suing the Admin- Etheir time to refurbishing and istration to shed light on how much restocking the Club’s backcountry huts influence polluting industries had over in anticipation of another winter season. the Administration’s destructive energy Over 120 volunteers joined at least one policy that is the basis for the energy bill work party last year. currently before Congress. In rejecting The four main huts, between Donner the government’s arguments, the Court Summit and Lake Tahoe, provide rustic noted that the Administration’s position overnight shelter 3-6 miles from the would “transform executive privilege nearest plowed road. Most were con- from a doctrine designed to protect pres- structed over 50 years ago and have been idential communications into virtual serving Club members and the general immunity from suit.” public for generations. A fifth hut is just The Bush Administration attempted behind the Club’s Clair Tappaan Lodge to further delay releasing information in Norden. about the secret meetings by asking for a Volunteers have worked throughout rehearing of the appeal by the entire September and will continue through court. The Court of Appeals denied their the end of October. Volunteers help request, 5-3. The Bush Administration bring in firewood, repair broken win- then asked the Appeals Court to issue a dows, and do general clean-up. stay of the case until the Supreme Court The Club provides tools and supplies decides whether to hear it. (including food); all you need bring is Sierra Club is suing Vice President gear for a simple overnight backpack and Cheney and the Energy Task Force a willingness to help with the work. No under the Federal Advisory Committee special skills are required. The clear crisp Act (FACA), seeking an accounting of air, fall colors, good conversation, and a energy industry participation in crafting sense of participating in a long tradition the Bush Administration’s destructive are your rewards. energy policy, which relies on subsidies For more information, contact: to polluting and outdated fossil fuel Oct 11-12: Joe McGuire, joseph_ industries. The District Court ordered [email protected], (408) 204-8775. the Administration to provide informa- Oct 18-19: Dick Simpson, rsimp tion about participation from these [email protected], (650) 494-9272. industries, which the Bush Admin- Oct 25-26: Harvey Ceaser, ceaser3@ istration refused to do, claiming juno.com, (925) 937-1406.

Please Recycle This Paper Again The Sierra Club / Ventana Chapter Volume 42 Number 5, 2003 11 Club files complaint about Garzas Creek Mail only Peninsula Water Board diversions Election November 4 he Ventana Chapter and the Carmel River Steelhead Asso- Sierra Club endorses Hanson, Markey and Pacelli Tciation have filed a formal com- plaint with The State Water Resources Control Board against Rancho San Carlos Partnership for harming public trust resources in Garzas Creek, a major tributary of the Carmel River. Rancho San Carlos is a sprawling luxury subdivi- sion and golf course in the Santa Lucia Mountain range, southwest of Carmel Valley. Submitting testimony from hydrologists, fisheries experts and locals with knowledge of the site, the Chapter and Carmel River Steelhead Association are calling on the state to stop allowing Rancho San Carlos to divert water with- out a valid water right. Garzas Creek is a vital link to pro- tecting the steelhead population in the Zan Hanson Kristi Markey Bob Pacelli Carmel River and is an important fish- ery which is already Federally-listed as allots will be mailed to voters rent board has also established steelhead Board. Each opposed legislation “threatened.” The State Water Resources on October 6 for the Monterey recovery projects in Carmel Valley and which would have transferred control Control Board has been allowing BPeninsula Regional Water is pursuing a workable new source for of the Water Board to Sacramento. Rancho San Carlos to divert water with- District election on November 4. water for residents and restoration of the In addition, Hanson, Markey and out a water right. The complaint points This election will be conducted Carmel River. Pacelli opposed the previously-pro- out the harm to the river and asks that entirely by mail. The Sierra Club is supporting the re- posed Carmel River dam and favor the diversions be stopped. Six candidates are running in this election of Zan Hanson (Carmel building a 8,400 acre-feet desalination Members of Carmel River Steelhead important race which will determine Highlands/Carmel/Carmel Valley- plant in Sand City instead of the much Association have long engaged in pro- if the environmental majority on the Division 5). In addition the Club has larger desalination plant planned for jects to reduce steelhead mortality rates Water Board will continue. After endorsed Kristi Markey (Monterey- Moss Landing favored by their oppo- and promote the conservation of spawn- years of developer control of the Division 3) and Bob Pacelli (Pacific nents. All promise to continue steel- ing habitat, and the Chapter has a long- Water Board, the last election created Grove/Pebble Beach-Division 4) to head recovery activities started by the standing interest in preserving the fish- an environmental majority on the replace Molly Erickson and Kris present board. ery and promoting habitat restoration. board. This current board has been Lindstom whose terms are over. Return your ballot When applying for their develop- able to stop the disgraceful practice of Each of the endorsed candidates has Be sure to mail in your ballot for ment, Rancho San Carlos proclaimed to water transfers which provided water emphasized their commitment to local the Monterey Peninsula Water Monterey County officials and the pub- credits to the highest bidder. The cur- control by the voters of the Water lic that they had an independent water Management District Election. supply and would not harm downstream resources, the environment or other users by their well pumping or water State Parks Commission approves flawed Nisene Marks plan management. Past efforts to protect Garzas Creek Citizens group files lawsuit have been unsuccessful. NOAA Fisheries, a Federal Agency, has noted that the current management of the ollowing a public hearing in San were previously off-limits to bikes. inventory studies before proceeding creek may be having a significant impact Jose on August 22, the State Park Written comments to State Parks regard- with trail plans. The Sierra Club has on the listed steelhead population. Fand Recreation Commission unan- ing the General Plan numbered more repeatedly asked State Parks to conduct NOAA Fisheries also expressed concern imously approved the Preliminary than two to one against expanding the inventory studies before beginning any about the impact of Rancho San Carlos’ General Plan for the Forest of Nisene use of mountain bikes to trails in the development within the Park. interception of springs which otherwise Marks State Park. On September 18 the deeded portion of the Park. All trail How to help would flow to the creek. the Citizens for the Preservation of The plans and development within the Park, Contact Kirk Lingenfelter of State For more information visit, Forest of Nisene Marks State Park filed however, must meet CEQA guidelines. Parks at KLINGENFELTER@parks. www.carmelriverwatershed.org/Sierra_ suit against the California Department Environmental concerns regarding ca.gov or (831) 429-2859 and ask him to club_CRSA_garzas_protocol.html. of Parks and Recreation and the State impacts of development on water quali- implement a comprehensive biological Park and Recreation Commission. The ty and special status species like coho inventory study for the purpose of pro- suit is based on failure of State Parks to and steelhead; trails on steep erosion- tecting threatened and endangered Volunteers comply with California Environmental prone slopes; and protection of sensitive species and sensitive habitats identified Quality Act (CEQA), lack of impacts and endangered species are addressed by in the inventory. Remind State Parks Needed analysis in regard to trail planning, inad- CEQA. that the Marks family donated Nisene equate mitigations for the illegal use of During the public comment portion Marks Park to the State with the stipula- mountain bikes, violation of the Public of the hearing, the only testimony that tion that it remain a “natural preserve” Staff for Sierra Club Resources Code, and violation of the prompted staff discussion was that of a and “that the property shall be held in its Bookstore in Carmel terms of the Grant Deed from the Marks spokesperson from the Audubon Society natural state . . . limited to camping, A chance to enjoy working in family. who asked staff if inventory studies nature study, hiking and associated activ- Carmel and helping the Club. The Commission’s approval of the could be completed before initiating a ities.” Volunteers work 4 hours a month. Preliminary General Plan gave State trail plan. State Parks staff discussed the For more information or to donate to Meet interesting people. Join the Parks the green light to move forward request but the Commission stopped the lawsuit call Sandy Henn, 662-2843. team! Call Vi Fox, 626-1588 with their proposal to include mountain short of adding a requirement which bikes on trails in areas of the Park that would require State Parks to conduct

12 The Sierra Club / Ventana Chapter Volume 42 Number 5, 2003 Printed on Recycled Paper Draft EIR due for high-speed train between San Francisco and Los Angeles by Patrick Moore n many parts of the world, Europe, San Francisco Bay in an effort to Japan, China, Korea and others, High improve the on-time performance of a ISpeed Rail trains are proving to be small fraction of the flights delayed by the best transportation option to travel- local fog. Building high-speed rail is a ers going 100-400 miles. With speeds positive, job-producing, economy-boost- between 186 to 217 mph, an unmatched ing way to improve travel between safety record, and an on-time record that northern and southern California with- the airlines can only dream about, high- out harming San Francisco Bay or speed trains are very popular. The high expanding other airports including LAX. speed train which connects Paris to According to the Bay Area Marseilles (462 miles) has a 61% market Metropolitan Transportation Com- share, beating air travel. mission, 35% of flights from the San As we go to press, the Draft Francisco Bay Area head to the Los Environmental Impact Report for Angeles Area. The California High California’s own high speed rail system Speed Rail Authority believes a majority connecting San Francisco to Los Angeles of those travelers would use a high-speed is due to be released. After release, there rail system if it were available. High- will be a 90-day comment period. speed rail offers the opportunity to This electrically-powered High Speed reshape the transportation backbone of Train would travel over 200 mph. With California for the next 100 years and will a travel time of approximately two help address the congestion bottlenecks

at all of the state’s busiest airports with- Sven Manias hours between downtown stations in the A high-speed train pulls into the Central Station in Cologne, Germany. Bay Area and the Los Angeles basin, out airport expansion. high-speed rail will offer better door-to- Environmental challenges The route the train takes is also How to help door travel times than an airplane. The trick is to do it right. Station important. In order to compete success- • Read the Draft EIR and submit placement, rail alignment and land fully with air travel times, the route your comments. Contact the California use around stations are critical must be as direct as possible. Each High Speed Rail Authority to get a copy Important Dates: environmental issues. Sierra Club minute added to the route lessens its of the DEIR: Dan Leavitt, California California has adopted a resolution competitiveness with air travel. Out-of- High Speed Rail Authority, (916) 324- Sept-Oct 2003 Draft EIR due that stresses downtown stations the-way cities such as Palmdale are lob- 1541, [email protected]. Dec 03-Jan 04 Comment period ends with good access to mass transit. A bying to be included in the route. • For more information contact Nov 2004 $10 billion bond measure on station surrounded by parking lots Sierra Club Chapters up and down Patrick Moore, Sierra Club CA ballot to fund initial and isolated from a city center is an California are joining together to lobby Transportation Committee, (650) 207- construction. unattractive destination. for a route along travel and utility corri- 9792, [email protected]. or visit Furthermore, the ridership served dors that will keep the rail route out of http://lomaprieta.sierraclub.org/HighS The Loma Prieta and San Francisco by such a station would be limited by parks, wildlife refuges, and wilderness peedRail.html. A copy of the Sierra Club Chapters have successfully fought the the parking lot capacity. The opposite is areas. We need to be sure that both the resolution can be found at www.sierra planned expansion of San Francisco true of a station located in an attractive route and the construction of this much- club.org/ca/scc/high_speed_rail.pdf. Airport. This $10 billion project would downtown area with limited parking needed transportation project are sensi- • Write a letter to the editor of your have dumped over 800 acres of fill into served by mass transit. tive to the environment. local newspaper. Banerjee Arctic Refuge photos now in San Francisco

he photo series, “Seasons of Life Seattle, cashed in his savings and headed Santa Cruz County receives state rail funds and Land,” on the 19-million-acre to Alaska to document the Refuge’s The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission. TArctic National Wildlife Refuge land, wildlife and indigenous people. Transportation Commission (RTC) is one These funds will be used for pre-acquisi- by freelance photographer Subhankar Banerjee spent 14 months over a two- step closer to acquiring the Santa Cruz tion activities including appraisals, title Banerjee, is now showing at the year period photographing the Arctic Branch Rail Line from Union Pacific. $11 search, and development of a business plan. California Academy of Sciences in San Refuge, braving subzero temperatures million in funds from Proposition 116 The Prop. 116 funds are matched by other Francisco through December 31. and blizzards, to document the Refuge in Clean Air and Transportation state and local funds to be used for envi- The photos were advertised as a fea- all 4 seasons. Improvement Act have been set aside for ronmental review of the proposed tured exhibit at the Smithsonian’s In September, Banerjee was honored use in Santa Cruz County since the ballot Recreational Rail service between Capitola National Museum of Natural History in with a Special Achievement Award from measure passed in 1990. The first install- and Aptos/Seascape. Washington, D. C. this spring but were the Sierra Club for the publication of his ment of these funds, $300,000, was granted For more information visit the RTC moved from its prominent location to a book, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: in August to the RTC by the State website, sccrtc.org or call 460-3200. basement hallway and stripped of their Seasons of Life. original captions after Senator Barbara Boxer showed some of the photos during received the honor in September. The Currently in development by Sierra Senate energy debate. Sierra Club wins an Emmy feature-length documentary highlights Club Productions are specials on trans- The San Francisco exhibit opened as he National Academy of the life and art of America’s famed pho- portation alternatives, global warming federal lawmakers in Washington, D. C. Television Arts & Sciences hon- tographer and environmentalist. The and a film based on Hope’s Edge: A New began a new round of negotiations on Tored the first public television film first aired on PBS on Boston’s Diet for a Small Planet. Vertical Frontier, whether to allow oil drilling in the program from Sierra Club Productions “American Experience” and is now avail- a completed feature-length documentary Arctic Refuge. Twelve photos from the with an Emmy in the category of able on home video and on DVD. on the history of rock climbing in exhibit can be viewed on the web at Outstanding Cultural & Artistic Sierra Club Productions develops and Yosemite, which was produced by www.calacademy.org/exhibits/anwr/. Programming—Long Form. produces dramatic and non-fiction pro- Peloton Productions in association with In early 2000, Banerjee, of Bellevue, Ansel Adams: A Documentary Film, gramming for television and film that Sierra Club Productions, is now avail- Washington, quit his job at Boeing in written and directed by Ric Burns, reflects the Sierra Club philosophy. able for distribution.

Please Recycle This Paper Again The Sierra Club / Ventana Chapter Volume 42 Number 5, 2003 13 Ad campaign urges, “Don’t Drive, 1 in 5” n ad campaign sponsored by the publicity follows local commuters Santa Cruz County Regional engaging in wacky stunts as they com- ATransportation Commission is pete for votes and prizes. urging residents, “Don’t drive, 1 in 5.” The goal is to create awareness of the Sustainable transportation options such campaign and to nudge residents to con- as walking, biking, carpooling, and rid- vert 20% of their car trips into a more ing the bus are highlighted through sustainable form of transportation. If English and Spanish ads on the radio and everyone left their car at home one day a in papers. See ad this page. Additional week, if possible, or one trip out of five if they are car dependent, traffic conges- tion would ease, and the quality of life Volunteers needed for all would improve. to walk children to How to help school • Keep a record of your car trips. • Are you able to cut down by com- bining trips, carpooling, taking the bus, riding a bike or by walking? • To order a poster to display at a business or workplace, contact Cory Irimes, 460-3201 or cory.irimes@ co.santa-cruz.ca.us. To view posters visit Join in the fun of the walk/bike http://pull.xmr3.com/p/152-6E23 projects at 4 schools throughout s/20039966/SCCRTC_Posters.pdf. Santa Cruz County: Capitola Elementary, DeLaveaga Elemen- tary, Mar Vista Elementary, Live Oak Elementary. Come hike with us! Traffic Busters Smart Sneaker Week Walk and Wave on Wednesday For more information contact Barbara Graves, 462-4303 or email, [email protected]. Moving? Please fill out and mail the change of address form on page 15. The post office charges us 70 cents each if they handle the address change. Please help the Club by using the coupon on page 15. Thank you Join today and receive a FREE Sierra Club CLASSIFIEDS Weekender Bag! My Name ______

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14 The Sierra Club / Ventana Chapter Volume 42 Number 5, 2003 Printed on Recycled Paper D IRECTORY OF C LUB L EADERS FREE BREAKFAST Chapter Office – Sierra Club Book Store –Carmel Las Tiendas Building, Ocean Avenue between Dolores and San Carlos, Carmel Buy One Breakfast Receive Second One Mailing Address – The Ventana Chapter, P.O. Box 5667, Carmel, CA, 93921, e-mail:[email protected] of Equal or Lesser Value FREE Phone – 624-8032 Fax - 624-3371 (Santa Cruz Group Phone – 426-4453) Website:www.ventana.sierraclub.org • •Greek Greek Scramble Scramble • Thai Scramble Sierra Club Bookstore • Thai Scramble • •Tofu Tofu Rancheros Rancheros Manager Gil Gilbreath 24351 San Juan Rd. Carmel, CA 93923 624-7501 •• Pesto Bombay Scramble Breakfast Buyer Mary Gale 1310 Prima Vera #122 Salinas, CA 93901 422-6970 •• New Pesto & Scramble Improved Tofu Scramble Treasurer Bruce Rauch 2655 Walker Ave. Carmel, CA 93923 626-9213 •• Oatmeal New & Improved Tofu Scramble • Oatmeal Volunteer Chair Vi Fox P.O. 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Wild Rivers Campaign 3 enjoy theplanet andprotect Explore, Club sues Coastal Commission 3 Vote NO on Recall 4 Election News 4-5 Cheney’s secrets 11 Club complains about Garzas

Creek diversions 12 from Fish&Game.Theroadwork, Creek withoutthenecessarypermits mantled anoldlogbridgeacrossLaguna ago toharvesttimber.RMCalsodis- roadbed whichwaslastusedthirtyyears twelve-inch diametertreesfromtheold down toLagunaCreek.Theyremoved ed aroadthroughtheirowntimberland work intheReserve,RMCre-construct- California DepartmentofFish&Game. The Reserveismanagedbythe endangered plantswithinitsboundaries. among therareand/orthreatenedand Manzanitas andPonderosaPineare Cypress, SantaCruzandSilverLeaf Water Board endorsements 12 In additiontotheunauthorizedroad Nisene Marks lawsuit 12 High-speed trains 13 RMC damages Bonny Doon 16 California Choo Choo? p. 13 Christian Splittgerber

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