Alina Bokde, executive director the Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust, wasn’t quite sure how a new push to view her organization’s work through a public health lens would work. She’s been acquiring open space in urban areas for years, with an eye toward conserving land, providing recreation and helping to mitigate climate change. But having … READ MORE
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Controlled burns spark hope on Yurok reservation
The forests on the Yurok tribal lands in Northern California look like weed-choked, overgrown gardens, as one tribal member described it.1 After years of fire suppression – in an ecosystem that needs fire to regenerate – the forest is filled with underbrush that crowds out desirable plants used for basket making, medicines and food. And … READ MORE
Del Norte Parents Push for More Vocational Training
On a recent November evening, Del Norte County residents streamed into the Crescent City Cultural Center, a rustic-themed building with soaring wood-beamed ceilings that’s one of the Northern California city’s best gathering places. A large yellow school bus also pulled up, with “School Success Express” and images of students printed on its side. It carried … READ MORE
Another teen dream lifted up in Del Norte
Benjamin Thomas, 18, once felt like most other Del Norte County youth: He wanted to exit the scenic but economically depressed county right after he graduated. “The teenage dream is to get out of here as fast as possible,” the high school senior said. But like Makenzy Williams, whose story is described here, Benjamin joined … READ MORE
Youth outlooks brighten in Del Norte County
Makenzy Williams, 17, felt like many youth in scenic but economically depressed Del Norte County. “I wanted to get out and stay out,” she said of the Northern California county, which includes Crescent City. The Triplicate, the local paper, even recently mentioned the common sentiment. “. . . Del Norte youth carry a common motif … READ MORE