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Debbie Elliott-Fisk
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UC Davis Professor Emeritus, biogeography, climate change, restoration ecology, coastal ecosystems, montane, alpine and Arctic systems, terroir, AVAs, former athlete, food and cooking, ponies and dogs
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"Sando is the founder and owner of Rancho Gordo. He is a purveyor of what are likely the most exquisite beans in America." -Evan Kleiman, KCRW Good Food

www.kcrw.com/culture/show...
Bean people gravitate to Rancho Gordo, and now there's a cookbook
Steve Sando and Julia Newberry of Rancho Gordo share their ideas for using 50 varieties of beans.
www.kcrw.com
February 15, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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Wrote about 13 community food solutions amid the Eaton and Palisades fires for @civileats.com. Through nourishment of our bodies and souls, we can rebuild. Hope this can be a resource on how we can sustain while we take it day by day to reconstruct what has been lost.

civileats.com/2025/01/22/i...
In LA’s Altadena Neighborhood, Community Food Solutions Feed Wildfire Recovery
With thousands of acres burned and homes lost, this historic L.A. suburb finds nourishment and solace through local food. Here’s how to help.
civileats.com
January 23, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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After a week marked by so much devastation and uncertainty, the Rams are bringing a playoff victory back to Los Angeles and will face the Eagles in the divisional round next week.

Live reactions and analysis ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
January 14, 2025 at 4:22 AM
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It's an old song. But I think it has a vibe for today's stress.

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Buffalo Springfield - For What It's Worth 1967
YouTube video by PettyYou007
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January 14, 2025 at 2:57 AM
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"Oystermen and Women" Part 2. 2013 From a photo essay I did about the Drakes Bay Oyster Farm before it was closed down by the Federal Government because it was within the Point Reyes National Seashore. #photography #photojournalism #storytelling #Leica
January 3, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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"Oystermen and Women" Part 1. From a photo essay I did about the Drakes Bay Oyster Farm before it was closed down by the Federal Government because it was within the Point Reyes National Seashore. #photography #photojournalism #Leica #Monochrom
January 3, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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This is great news!!! 12/14 cattle ranches still operating in Point Reyes National Seashore have voluntarily decided to cease operations after agreements with the Nature Conservancy 🌎
www.nps.gov/pore/learn/n...
Point Reyes National Seashore Announces Revised Record of Decision for General Management Plan Amendment and Settlement Agreement on the Management of Ranching on Park Lands - Point Reyes National Sea...
A news release announcing that Point Reyes National Seashore is releasing a revised Record of Decision for the General Management Plan Amendment and Environmental Impact Statement and is releasing a S...
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January 9, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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Wow. A big change announced today for Point Reyes National Seashore. Nearly all dairy and ranching to end inside the park, in exchange for $30 million buyout. #nature #nationalparks #environment

www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news...
Deal announced to end most ranching in Point Reyes National Seashore, manage free-roaming elk
The announcement did not include details of the voluntary buyouts brokered by The Nature Conservancy, said to total about $30 million. At least two beef cattle ranches are seeking to continue under 20...
www.pressdemocrat.com
January 9, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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There are now 4 separate fires in Los Angeles area:
• Palisades: Mass destruction. Now evacuations in Santa Monica
• Eaton: Destroying homes in Pasadena
• Sylmar/Hurst: Evacuation orders issued. “Rapid rate of spread”
• Tamarack: Near I-5 in Sun Valley neighborhood
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/01...
Palisades Fire Live Updates: 30,000 Ordered to Evacuate in L.A. (Gift Article)
Parts of Santa Monica were ordered to be evacuated as fast-moving flames destroyed homes along the coast in Los Angeles. Officials warned that winds would pick up overnight, fueling the fire.
www.nytimes.com
January 8, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Good for Tahlequah.

She would've been arrested in Texas for a miscarriage.

www.cbsnews.com/news/orca-wh...
Orca who carried her dead calf for 17 days and 1,000 miles has a new baby
Tahlequah has a newborn girl, years after she made headlines for carrying her dead calf for 17 days.
www.cbsnews.com
December 26, 2024 at 5:30 PM
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We've been working on a recipe for Friday's newsletter and it's a doozy. It looks demure. It isn't.

#cooking #food #beansky
December 5, 2024 at 5:12 AM
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The pain of what could/should have been still cuts like a swords edge!
We got robbed! Twice!
December 1, 2024 at 6:51 PM