Monthly Archives: December 2020

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year; back on January 11, 2021 Take care. The Lukenbill Family

This is an interesting argument from, where else, the Fly Over Coalition. An excerpt. “Thousands of people on the coasts are pleading for help getting out of the urban enclaves from which they once looked down their noses at us, … Continue reading →

Our local hatchery shares some good news, as reported by KCRA. An excerpt. “GOLD RIVER, Calif. — “The fall salmon run is happening right now on the American River, and for many in the greater Sacramento area, that usually means … Continue reading →

A good article about them from the Washington Post. An excerpt. “At the Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes, researchers feel the urgency as they examine connections between West Coast precipitation and a devastating wildfire season, which has yet to … Continue reading →

If you’ve ever seen cattle ponds, you wonder at this, but it’s true and very cool, as reported by the East Bay Monitor. An excerpt. “When ecologist Jackie Charbonneau learned that cattle ponds in the East Bay hills are vital … Continue reading →

If it worked it would be a good investment, but, as this article from The Antiplanner points out, it doesn’t. An excerpt. “Amtrak ridership is down by 87 percent, so Amtrak needs a $2.9 billion rescue from Congress, the company’s … Continue reading →

The blooms ruin an absolutely beautiful lake and this article from the California Water Blog contains some good info about them. An excerpt. “Clear Lake is one of California’s oldest and most unique natural features. Nestled in Northern California’s coastal … Continue reading →