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Lila Seidman @lilaseidman.bsky.social · 2h

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Dr. Joanna and her Evil Hellhounds @jlphistory.bsky.social · 7h

This thread culminates in a really interesting article about wild horses and the environment and Indigenous people's connection to the land and several other interesting issues.

Lila Seidman @lilaseidman.bsky.social · 8h

This was a story I knew straight off would be difficult to write. Emotions run high in discussions about wild horses, and it's no different with those roaming California's Eastern Sierra.

It's not hard to understand why. The horses are captivating, with their quiet strength and ethereal beauty.

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Lila Seidman @lilaseidman.bsky.social · 8h

That's just a slice of the issue. There are other stakeholders, including ranchers, environmentalists and scientists. Some wonder if the federal government will be willing to spend time and money on the effort (when it reopens).

Hope you'll give it a read: bit.ly/4n01aJs

Majestic wild horses are trampling Mono Lake’s otherworldly landscape. The feds plan a roundup

Federal officials plan to round up wild horses roaming the Eastern Sierra, citing hazards and damage. But local tribes and others seek a different outcome.

bit.ly

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Lila Seidman @lilaseidman.bsky.social · 8h

The feds made the call to remove hundreds of horses from the region. While nothing's been done yet, roundups could start this fall.

However, a coalition including local tribes is trying to hammer out a different outcome -- one in which Indigenous communities help manage the animals.

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Lila Seidman @lilaseidman.bsky.social · 8h

Federal officials charged with managing them say they're wreaking havoc on geologic wonders at Mono Lake and pose grave danger on highways like the 120.

Others believe the claims are overblown. They believe the horses are just being, well, horses and should be left alone.

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Lila Seidman @lilaseidman.bsky.social · 8h

This was a story I knew straight off would be difficult to write. Emotions run high in discussions about wild horses, and it's no different with those roaming California's Eastern Sierra.

It's not hard to understand why. The horses are captivating, with their quiet strength and ethereal beauty.

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Sammy Roth @sammyroth.bsky.social · 1d

Magnificent story from @lilaseidman.bsky.social about a plan to limit environmental damage caused by wild horses in California's Eastern Sierra — and the fascinating pushback, including from some local tribes: www.latimes.com/environment/...

Majestic wild horses are trampling Mono Lake’s otherworldly landscape. The feds plan a roundup

Federal officials plan to round up wild horses roaming the Eastern Sierra, citing hazards and damage. But local tribes and others seek a different outcome.

www.latimes.com

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Esotouric's Secret Los Angeles @esotouric.bsky.social · 6d

South Bay folks, close your windows and mask up. If you're driving, set air to recycle. The Chevron refinery in El Segundo just blew up.

citizen.com/-OacL7_yVyF5...

Massive Fire After Explosion at Refinery in Manhattan Beach

El Segundo - The refinery involved in the blast has been identified as Chevron Products Company in El Segundo.

citizen.com

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Sammy Roth @sammyroth.bsky.social · 11d

Thanks @lilaseidman.bsky.social, now I have to make another Owens Valley trip just to eat at this place. www.latimes.com/environment/...

Mt. Whitney hikers love this Chinese restaurant pitstop that looks like a merry-go-round

Once a fancy steakhouse, a carousel-shaped restaurant located in the Eastern Sierra town of Lone Pine feeds famished hikers and locals — charming them with family hospitality and yummy American-style ...

www.latimes.com

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Nils Warnock @dunlin.bsky.social · 12d

Looking regal. Common Raven at Point Reyes National Seashore, CA. #birds

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Lila Seidman @lilaseidman.bsky.social · 12d

Thank you for reading and sharing some of your family history! You must have some great stories about the town and its film heyday.

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Lila Seidman @lilaseidman.bsky.social · 12d

Times are strange. But there are still charming restaurant pitstops like the Merry Go Round, built to look like a carousel and filled with the just about the nicest folks you ever met.

This spot happens to fall in the shadow of Mt. Whitney, where passers-by get mighty hungry. bit.ly/4nJzLfA

Mt. Whitney hikers love this Chinese restaurant pitstop that looks like a merry-go-round

Once a fancy steakhouse, a carousel-shaped restaurant located in the Eastern Sierra town of Lone Pine feeds famished hikers and locals — charming them with family hospitality and yummy American-style ...

bit.ly

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Ian James @ianjames.bsky.social · 27d

One year after dams were torn down, an Indigenous writer sees a healing Klamath River

"I used to always say, I want my great-grandmother’s river back. And I feel like I am just getting to know my great-grandmother’s river."
www.latimes.com/environment/...

One year after dams were torn down, an Indigenous writer sees a healing Klamath River

Dams were dismantled on the Klamath River last year. An Indigenous writer reflects on how the river is starting to recover.

www.latimes.com

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Lila Seidman @lilaseidman.bsky.social · 27d

ICYMI: a 50-home development was approved less than a mile from Jackie and Shadow's nest.

Advocates say the project will harm the celeb eagle couple and other wildlife/plants in the area. County officials say it was vetted to ensure it won't.

Los Angeles Times @latimes.com · 28d

Eagle advocates vow to fight gated community planned near Jackie and Shadow's nest

Advocates say a 50-home gated community approved this week will harm bald eagle couple Jackie and Shadow. San Bernardino County officials say it won't.

www.latimes.com

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Lila Seidman @lilaseidman.bsky.social · 28d

One vulnerable plant that was flagged in discussions was the ash-gray Indian paintbrush, found only in the San Bernardino County mountains.

Lila Seidman @lilaseidman.bsky.social · 28d

San Bernardino County reps have approved a 50-home gated community on the shore of Big Bear Lake -- located less than a mile from the nest of internet-famous eagles Jackie and Shadow.

Advocates say it will harm the eagles and other wildlife. www.latimes.com/environment/...

Eagle advocates vow to fight gated community planned near Jackie and Shadow's nest

Advocates say a 50-home gated community approved this week will harm bald eagle couple Jackie and Shadow. San Bernardino County officials say it won't.

www.latimes.com

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Lila Seidman @lilaseidman.bsky.social · 29d

While this is not good, officials say it could have been worse. The fire generally remained on the ground, with some embers lighting up the tops of trees.

Firefighters who can climb trees were dispatched to try to suppress the flames in the sequoias.

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Ian James @ianjames.bsky.social · 29d

A fire raging through the Sierra National Forest has burned through part of a grove of giant sequoias. @lilaseidman.bsky.social www.latimes.com/environment/... @latimes.com

Garnet fire burns into grove of giant sequoias; several behemoths are in flames

A fire burning in Fresno County has reached the McKinley grove of giant sequoias. Several trees are in flames and specially trained firefighters are on their way to put them out.

www.latimes.com

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Lila Seidman @lilaseidman.bsky.social · Sep 9

Bad news: the Garnet fire burning in the Sierra National Forest swept through a portion of a giant sequoia grove by early this morning and officials say several of the rare trees are on fire.
www.latimes.com/environment/...

Garnet fire burns into grove of giant sequoias; several behemoths are in flames

A fire burning in Fresno County has reached the McKinley grove of giant sequoias. Several trees are in flames and specially trained firefighters are on their way to put them out.

www.latimes.com

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Lila Seidman @lilaseidman.bsky.social · Sep 6

Catch up on the latest with bald eagle power couple Jackie and Shadow in today’s LA Times! It looks like their youngest paid their nest a visit — and it’s giving millennial vibes.

Michael Pusateri @cruftbox.com · Sep 6

Made it into print today

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Lila Seidman @lilaseidman.bsky.social · Sep 6

A fire burning in the Sierra National Forest is threatening a grove of roughly 200 giant sequoias. Crews have put in sprinklers and taken other precautionary measures to protect the behemoths. The Fresno County blaze is about 3 miles from the grove. www.latimes.com/environment/...

Garnet fire threatens vulnerable grove of giant sequoias

The lightning-sparked Garnet fire burning in Fresno County is threatening about 200 giant sequoias trees in a grove considered vulnerable to flames.

www.latimes.com

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Lila Seidman @lilaseidman.bsky.social · Sep 5

Alright fine there may have been some triumph lurking in the shame

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Lila Seidman @lilaseidman.bsky.social · Sep 5

Remember Jackie and Shadow's sweet eaglets, born this spring? An eagle that was likely Gizmo, one of the youngsters, visited her parents' nest -- unusual behavior for an eagle of nearly 6 months! www.latimes.com/environment/...

Was the young bald eagle that dropped by Jackie and Shadow's nest their baby?

A young eagle that had the same dark tail and "Mona Lisa smile" of Gizmo, a baby of internet-famous Jackie and Shadow, visited their nest in Big Bear Valley.

www.latimes.com

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Lila Seidman @lilaseidman.bsky.social · Sep 4

Especially true for tarantulas!

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Lila Seidman @lilaseidman.bsky.social · Sep 4

Someone *at the Natural History Museum* called me a nerd for wearing this tarantula shirt. That’s where my life’s at!

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