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Feinstein bill would save much of Mojave Desert
... federal land and former railroad company property along a 105-mile-long stretch of old Route 66, between Ludlow and Needles. The smaller Sand to Snow National Monument would cover about 134,000 acres of federal land between Joshua Tree National Park ... Comment?
Retired conductor sees railway changes
Description: No humans aboard future trains? Topics: Posted by editor Mon Dec 21, 2009 16:14:21 PST Viewed 174 times 0 responses 0 comments BNSF conductor Mike Smith worked the route from Bakersfield to Needles for 39 years until his retirement Nov. Comment?
California senator wants to protect Mojave Desert acres U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein will introduce legislation today to protect nearly a million acres of land in the Mojave Desert by creating two new national monuments in the California desert, with the Mojave Trails National Monument covering 941,000 acres between Needles and Barstow, and the ... Comment?
... national monuments in the California desert, with the Mojave Trails National Monument covering 941,000 acres between Needles and Barstow, and the smaller Sand to Snow National Monument, would protect 134,000 acres between between Joshua Tree ... Comment?
Feinstein to introduce legislation to establish 2 national monuments in Mojave Desert
... of federal land and former railroad company property along a 105-mile stretch of old Route 66, between Ludlow and Needles. The smaller Sand to Snow National Monument, about 45 miles east of Riverside, would cover about 134,000 acres of federal land ... Comment?
... fire one night that inspired him. CHRISTMAS trees are edible. Many parts of pines, spruces, and firs can be eaten. Needles are a good source of vitamin C, while pine nuts or pine cones provide protein, many essential vitamins, such as A and E, ... Comment?
Goffs, a treasure trove of Mojave, Route 66 history
... that it has been expelled from the famous highway. On our trip on Route 66, we leave the California border town of Needles and head for my personal favorite. At first glance there isn't much left of the little town of Goffs, that is until you drive ... Comment?
... from San Fernando Valley Christian High School in 1972. He then became a radio operator, or "DJ," working in Needles, Calif., Juneau, Abilene and Longview, Texas. In 1981 he graduated from the East Texas Police Academy in Kilgore, Texas, fulfilling ... Comment?
How to safely get rid of old prescription medications
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... rid of them safely -- for free. - Medications must be bagged. - Liquid containers must be sealed in plastic bags. - Needles and aerosol cans are not allowed. Drop-off bins are at three locations -- Boise City Hall West near Emerald Street and Five ... Comment?
Man in Porsche Boxster collides head-on with semi
... officials said. Phillip Wisniewski, 31, of Austin, Tx., crossed into oncoming traffic near mile marker 77 in Needles and collided with a 2000 freightliner semi tractor trailer, officials said. Paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene. The ... 38 comments
S/T School Board Receives Update On Classroom Construction Projects
... unanimously approved a request for the debate team to attend the Winter Trophy Tournament scheduled Dec. 3-5 in Needles, Calif. Merrell explained that he had not received the request in time to include it on the agenda of the November board meeting, ... Comment?
Claudia Heller: A hitchhikers' guide to Needles' historic depot
... Kansas City and stuck out his thumb. After days of hitchhiking, he finally reached the dusty border of California at Needles, anxious to continue on to Arcadia where the Santa Anita Racetrack was hiring workers. "Hey Buddy, you got a job?" asked a ... 2 comments
BP arrests sex offender/burglary suspect
... Border Patrol agents. Oscar Armando Guerrero, an illegal immigrant from El Salvador, was arrested Monday morning in Needles, Calif., after sector agents stopped a 1997 Toyota Camry with fictitious license plates, the patrol said in a news release. A ... Comment?
... Cadiz Road and National Trails Highway, part of old Route 66. It's a far flung outpost, halfway between Barstow and Needles, that once offered gas, food and lodging to motorists headed into or out of California. Lizalde's dream of restoring ... Comment?
SoCal desert highway landmark demolished
... near Daggett for nearly three decades and was a familiar site for interstate travelers headed for Las Vegas or Needles. It hasn't produced any solar power for about 10 years. Southern California Edison's Paul Phelan says it's been empty for about ... Comment?
Desert highway landmark demolished
... near Daggett for nearly three decades and was a familiar site for interstate travelers headed for Las Vegas or Needles. It hasn't produced any solar power for about 10 years. Southern California Edison's Paul Phelan says it's been empty for about ... Comment?
Dreams, fears made way past depot
The once bustling El Garces Harvey House and Railroad Depot in Needles has fallen into disrepair. Comment?
LETTERS: It should be easy for government to cut
... es not see it that way and will let the shipping companies decide what security measures to take. Sheesh. Don Mendez NEEDLES, CALIF. 21 Reader Comments Comment?
SoCal desert highway landmark demolished
... near Daggett for nearly three decades and was a familiar site for interstate travelers headed for Las Vegas or Needles. It hasn't produced any solar power for about 10 years. Southern California Edison's Paul Phelan says it's been empty for about ... Comment?
Highway landmark east of Barstow demolished
... near Daggett for nearly three decades and was a familiar site for interstate travelers headed for Las Vegas or Needles. It hasn't produced any solar power for about 10 years. Southern California Edison's Paul Phelan says it's been empty for ... Comment?