Tag Archives: Big Tujunga

Much of Angeles Forest to Open

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Bronwen

As many of you know, there have been many, many rumors about when the Forest Service would reopen the Angeles, and about precisely how much of the forest would be reopened. At long last we have solid facts to relay. … Continue reading →

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Funny and Not So Funny Happenings in Big T

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Bronwen

First, the funny stuff… One of the things that my grandmother did here in the canyon, and that I have continued doing since she passed, is feeding the local hummingbirds. Years ago I got a little hummingbird feeder that had … Continue reading →

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Congressional Hearing Documents & Links

Posted on October 16, 2010 by Bronwen

Last Tuesday’s Congressional Hearing featured two separate panels which presented information about the Station Fire to five members of Congress.  The representatives from Congress present at the hearing were: Rep. Adam Schiff, California, 29th District Rep. Judy Chu, California, 32nd … Continue reading →

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Station Fire Hearing Info

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Bronwen

I got a couple of weeks ago from another Station Fire survivor who had some concerns about the upcoming hearing on October 12. Specifically, she was worried that folks might not know how to find the courthouse, parking, etc. The … Continue reading →

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Congressional Hearing in the News

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Bronwen

With the Congressional hearing about the Station Fire coming up next week, we’re seeing additional news in the local press. Thanks to Duncan for these links! ~B~ KTTV 11 – FOX 11 Feds to Examine Station Fire Response Next Week … Continue reading →

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Survival Is Not Enough

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Bronwen

Editorial It has been a year since the Station Fire roared through my neighborhood, destroying over three-quarters of the homes here at Vogel Flats, not to mention the homes and businesses lost elsewhere in the Angeles Forest. For those of … Continue reading →

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Congressional Investigation Request Made Official

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Bronwen

Editorial On August 5, 2010, some 341 days after the Station Fire decimated Big Tujunga Canyon within the Angeles National Forest, no less than seven members of Congress signed a formal request for an investigation into the Station Fire. That … Continue reading →

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Lawmakers seek broad probe into Forest Service response to Station fire

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Bronwen

Thanks, Jane! Lawmakers seek broad probe into Forest Service response to Station fire By Paul Pringle, Los Angeles Times August 6, 2010 California’s two U.S. senators and several local House members Thursday called on Congress’ investigative arm to launch a … Continue reading →

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LA Times investigation contradicts key assertions by the Forest Service about its response to the fire

Posted on July 5, 2010 by Bronwen

Hot off the presses, here is another investigative article by Paul Pringle. Thanks Debra! ~B~ Aerial expert’s report on L.A. County’s biggest wildfire flies in the face of official review As Capt. Perri Hall watched helplessly, a blaze that had … Continue reading →

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L.A. Times: U.S. failed to fill order for aircraft in Station fire

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Bronwen

Paul Pringle has done it again, bringing to light the cover-up in the USFS “investigation” of the Station Fire. For full details, go to the L.A. Times article: U.S. failed to fill order for aircraft in Station fire The agency … Continue reading →

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