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ronrussellwriter

Jun 2, 20141 min read

Psst! The New York Times says Palm Springs is hip again

Palm Springs is like a Persian rug dealer going out of business. It's never going out of business. And when the place gets a little...

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ronrussellwriter

May 29, 20142 min read

For fans of the late Huell Howser, Chapman University exhibit is pure gold

Before going down to Chapman University in the city of Orange to see the new permanent exhibit devoted to the work of the late Huell...

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ronrussellwriter

May 1, 20141 min read

Early opening for Yosemite's Tioga Pass

Another byproduct of a Sierra snowpack that was 30 percent of normal this winter: Caltrans will open the 9,943-foot eastern gateway to...

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ronrussellwriter

Apr 30, 20141 min read

For many newcomers in rapidly-growing Chowchilla, life is a bit confining

New population estimates released today by the state show the Central Valley town of Chowchilla continuing to grow at a rapid clip -- 8.7...

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ronrussellwriter

Apr 10, 20141 min read

Death Valley wildflower show goes on despite drought

You might think that the drought would be the death knell for Death Valley National Park's spring flower season. Not so, apparently. ...

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ronrussellwriter

Apr 9, 20141 min read

San Jaoquin River is nation's 'most endangered.' Careful where you dive in.

Looking for a poster child for California's unbalanced water management policy? How about the San Jaoquin River, which hasn't had a...

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