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Highlights the weekly staff meeting of Stanford University's magazine "The Stanford Chaparral" in Stanford, California. Presider of the meeting; Theme of the meeting; Importance of the meeting for the university's magazine.

The article answers a question on where the oldest living tree can be found in the world. Two answers from "The News" and "The Journal American" are given. The oldest macrozamia trees in Australia are estimated at 15,000 years old, while a bristlecone pine tree in the Inyo National Forest in California is estimated at 4,600 years old.

This article explains that the San Diego Zoological Garden in California is hosting a conference on the role of zoological parks in wildlife conservation. Zoo director Charles Schroeder has published a paper on zoos and conservation, in which he argues zoos can stop the traffic in rare animals. San Diego exceeds other zoos in the number of animals and species exhibited.

The article focuses on the mysterious attacks in Malibu Creek State Park in California. Information is provided on the fatal shooting of polymer chemist Tristan Beaudette during a camping with his family at the park, the shooting of environmental biologist Jimmy Rogers while sleeping in the campground, the cases of multiple shooting of cars while driving through Malibu Canyon, and the arrest of a man named Anthony Rauda who was charged for the murder of Beaudette.

The article discusses the life and work of artist Mark Bradford. Topics include his childhood in the West Adams neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, his experiences as an African American man in Santa Monica, California and in Europe, and his creation of the sculpture installation "Bell Tower" at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). His study at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) in Valencia, California is noted.

The article discusses efforts to prevent megafires in California using prescribed burn techniques. Topics covered include how megafires have become more prevalent due to increased forest density, how prescribed burns can eliminate leaf litter, pine needles and scrub that accelerate wildfire, and the work of Jeff Brown as a field station manager in the Tahoe National Forest.

The article offers information on the strawberry firm Driscoll for selling different variants for strawberries such as pink strawberries. Topics discussed include deployment of scientists by the firm under the Joy Makers team for analysis of agricultural aspects of strawberry yields through a research; management of intellectual property services by the firm through an appropriate approaches; and analysis of the firm's services in comparison to other strawberry industry of California.

The article offers the author's insights on the murder of her cousin Michael Alexander Allen in California. Topics discussed include Allen's family background, life experiences in late his adolescence and early adulthood, and imprisonment. Other topics include rehabilitation in prison in the state, criminal-justice system, and poverty.

The article provides an account of a trip to Death Valley National Park, California and the blooming of wildflowers in large numbers. Emphasis is given to topics such as the geological dynamism of rock formations in the Panamint mountain range, the history of human settlement and tourism in the area, the presence of Timbisha Shoshone indigenous people, and climbing Telescope Peak.

This article focuses on the appointment by the U.S. National Archives of historian Timothy Naftali to run the Richard Nixon Library and Birthplace in Yorba Linda, California and to oversee the transfer of Nixon's records to the library. The Archives will take formal control of the library, relieving the Nixon family of its role. Naftali is neither a Republican nor a Democrat. He is an expert not on Nixon's presidency but on the Cold War and U.S. counterterrorism. Nor is he a museum curator, although the ideological reëngineering of the museum may become his first task.

The article offers anecdotes. Norman Norell reads the morning papers to find out what is going on in the world, and then goes to work inspired on designing beautiful clothes. California, to a New Yorker, is a land of rough miners, pistols and bowie knives, which is full of discomfort and abounding in dangers to the peaceful traveler. A three-dimensional plaque of a human heart is an unusual item in the age of heart transplants.

The article presents information on the book "I, Governor of California, and How I Ended Poverty," by Upton Sinclair. The author looks at Sinclair's campaign for Governor of California in 1934, political consulting in U.S. politics, and his book "I, Candidate for Governor, and How I Got Licked," which he wrote after losing the election.

The article looks at the measures taken by agencies such as the California Department of Food and Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) against Rawsome Foods, a supplier of raw food. According to the article, Rawsome Foods illegally produced and sold raw dairy, produce, and animal products to a diverse clientele. The author covers the reaction of supporters who say the raw food is better than processed alternatives and the trend of unprocessed dairy and other food in the U.S.

The article presents a profile of Time Leiweke, chief executive officer (CEO) of the Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG), focusing on his efforts to develop the sports and entertainment industry in Los Angeles (L.A.), California with AEG founder and chairman Philip Anschutz. Various topics are explored related to their business development and particular attention is given to their joint efforts to construct a stadium in L.A. to house a National Football League (NFL) franchise as part of their L.A. Live entertainment district.

The article discusses the fiscal health of Costa Mesa, California and the imbalance in the city's budget for public employees. Topics include the high 2010 pension payment of 15 million dollars, the plans of city council members Jim Righeimer and Steve Mensinger to spend more on infrastructure and implement 213 public employee layoffs, and the outsourcing of jobs. Also discussed is Huy Pham who jumped off the City Hall roof to his death to protest these policies.

A profile is presented of writer and filmmaker Paul Haggis, a former member of the Church of Scientology. It is noted that a church employee signed an online petition in support of Proposition 8, a proposal in California to ban marriage rights to same-sex couples. Haggis chose to leave the church because his gay daughter was not accepted. Other topics include the doctrines of Scientology, actors Anne Archer and John Travolta, who are members, the Beverly Hills Playhouse, and the book "Dianetics," by church founder L. Ron Hubbard.

The article discusses the community of Orinda, California and what residents Peter and Susan Kendall believe to be the overuse of leaf blowers that their neighbors. The amount of noise generated by a leaf blower and how it varies than the noise created by lawnmowers. The Kendalls complain about how the noise impacts their dogs, the amount of dust that is blown on their organic garden, and how the dust in the air affects their asthma. The couple's efforts to encourage the city to ban leaf blowers is discussed.

The article discusses the Los Angeles, California restaurant Animal, which is owned by Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo. The sort of food offered at the restaurant, which tends to serve many different preparations of meat, is discussed as is the restaurant's decor. Dotolo and Shook discuss the inspirations for the dishes they serve at Animal, their relationship, and how they got their start in the restaurant and catering businesses.

The article discusses writer F. Scott Fitzgerald's career as a motion-picture script writer in Hollywood, California during the 1930s. An archive of Fitzgerald's work from that era has been assembled at the University of South Carolina. Fitzgerald did not enjoy working for the movie industry, and neither was M-G-M Studio impressed by his output.

The article discusses food writer Jonathan Gold, who writes for the newspaper "L.A. Weekly" and won a Pulitzer Prize for his work. Gold, it notes, chronicles the changes and developments of traditional immigrant restaurants in Los Angeles, California. He is aware of immigration patterns by virtue of the kinds of cooking he finds in various restaurants. He became aware of the richness and variety of food available in Los Angeles while doing work for a college cultural geography class.

The article profiles the entertainment-business reporter Nikki Finke, whose website Deadline Hollywood Daily is respected and feared in the industry. Anecdotes are included about supposedly private conversations that appear within minutes on her website. A follower is quoted saying people approach Finke with news as a defensive act, attempting to preempt their rivals from getting to her first.

The article discusses the market for inexpensive wine, also called "super-value" wine, particularly that made by Fred Franzia of Bronco Wine Co. in California. Bronco is one of the largest wineries in the U.S. and Franzia's business philosophy is that wine should cost less than $10 a bottle. The scope of Franzia's operation is discussed as is the critical reception of his wine by connoisseurs. Franzia plead no contest in a 1994 trial in which he and Bronco were accused of mislabeling grapes.

The article focuses on the issue of medical marijuana. It discusses the marijuana industry in California, where the drug can be prescribed legally by doctors, and profiles the marijuana supplier known as Captain Blue. Information about the promotion of medical marijuana in the U.S. by organizations such as Americans for Safe Access is provided and various marijuana growers are profiled.

The article discusses the use of non-lethal weapons by U.S. police and military personnel and profiles non-lethal weapons expert Charles "Sid" Heal. The development and testing of several non-lethal weapons including Tasers, the Active Denial System (ADS) and the Tiger Light pepper spray dispenser are described. Highlights of Heal's career, which includes service in the U.S. Marines and the Los Angeles, California Sheriff's Department, are offered.

The article discusses the making of the film "The Soloist," which tells the story of Nathaniel Ayers, a mentally ill homeless musician who lived on Skid Row in Los Angeles, California. Skid Row conditions are discussed and particular focus is given to the relationship between Ayers and journalist Steve Lopez, who wrote the book on which the film is based. The use of street people as extras in the film is explored.

This article profiles Antonio Villaraigosa, the Latino mayor of Los Angeles, California. The mayor promotes the city's diversity speaking in both English and Spanish and discusses his defense of immigrant's rights as the Los Angeles Latino population reaches 47 per cent. The mayor's personal and political history are chronicled along with other topics such as his relationship with the Los Angeles Police Department and cooperative law-enforcement with El Salvador on transnational gangs.

The article reports on the Finnish composer, conductor and music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra Esa-Pekka Salonen. He began with the Philharmonic when he was 30 years old and states that he was happy with this opportunity. His direction created a more contemporary orchestra for America.

This article introduces Ann Cooper, the executive chef at the Berkley public school in California. Cooper was hired by Courtney Sale Ross, the widow of a former Time Warner chairman, to revamp the city's school lunch program. Cooper is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and worked on cruise ships and was noted by "Gourmet" magazine as an "up-and-coming chef." Cooper discusses the celebrities that she has prepared meals for, which include U.S. Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, country singer Emmylou Harris, singer Jimmy Buffett, and the band members of the Grateful Dead.

This article introduces entrepreneur L. L. Nunn, who developed an education based on Christian mysticism, imperialist élitism, Boy Scout-like abstinence, self-governance, leadership, training, and the building of strong character. Nunn believed that school should function as the fundamental method behind social progress, reform, and democracy. He formed the Deep Springs College, on a working cattle ranch in the California desert. A graduate of the school recalls the programs set forth there, the school's history, and the ideology behind the school and its creator.

This article presents the author's experience shopping in Los Angeles, California. The reputation of the city of Los Angeles in terms of fashion is addressed. Popular brand of denim pants are identified. Information on the fashion shop frequented by celebrities is presented. Celebrities spotted while shopping in Los Angeles are identified.

This article presents a background for the opera Doctor Atomic, with music by John Adams and a libretto by Peter Sellars that will premiere at the San Francisco Opera in California on October 1, 2005. The opera is about the site of the first atomic bomb explosion on July 16, 1945. The opening scenes take place at Los Alamos, the headquarters of the Manhattan Project, two weeks before the test. The rest takes place on the night of July 15th-16th, in the hours leading up to the detonation.

Features Sam Nazarian, CEO of a restaurant-hotel-club-and-film group in Los Angeles, California. Establishments owned by Nazarian; Collaboration of Nazarian with French designer Philippe Starck; Information on the residence of Nazarian.

Focuses on the lawsuit filed by the Alliance Defense Fund against Cupertino schools district in California concerning Christian right. Reaction of parents to the suit; Cause of activism among evangelical Christians; Court cases concerning church-state tensions on the school grounds.

Focuses on David Wirtschafter, president of the William Morris Agency in Los Angeles, California. List of directors and writers represented by Wirtschafter; Remarks of screenwriter Ben Hecht on agents; Relationship of Wirtschafter with his assistants.

Profiles San Francisco, California Mayor Gavin Newsom. Education and personal background; Career highlights; Leadership style.

Provides information on the business operation of Todd Koons Organic, a producer of salad greens owned by Todd Koons in California. History to the founding of the company; Details on the company's produce; Complexities encountered by the company in transporting its products.

Profiles Aaron McGruder, a cartoonist in Los Angeles, California. Popularity of McGruder in his profession; Personality as cartoonist; Career history.

The article presents text from a letter sent by the Department of Higher Education to a member of the University of California faculty asking for a reprint of that faculty member's paper on Anthropology, History, Psychology or one of the other social sciences, and giving directions to furnish copies of the letter to four social scientists within three days. It adds that the chain letter has been going on since 1956.

The article focuses on several race horses owned by Hirsch Jacobs and the rules in naming race horses. The race horse named Promised Land won in the San Juan Capistrano Handicap in California. The race horse named Paper Tiger won its second victory in the span of five days in the Bowie Handicap. The Jockey Club rules on naming horses stated that names used within the past fifteen could not be duplicated. Rules also included that names of famous racers cannot be used in naming race horses. Horses' names should not exceed sixteen letters and spaces.

The article focuses on the role of the wives of Angus H. Griffin and John J. Redhead as hostesses at a birthday luncheon party for the wives of Dan Searle and Ray Ramsey as published in the periodical "Monterey Peninsula Herald." The Griffin house in Monterey, California was decorated with mournful bows of black crepe paper. The guests of honor have decided to travel around town in an ambulance driven to the Griffin house.

The article focuses on how a community in Los Angeles, California gets rid of its garbage even without garbage collectors. Incineration is popular for cartons and old newspapers. A private-enterprise takes care of empty bottles and cans. Ashes from the incinerator may ruin a yard when burying them.

The article reviews the June 2018 Ojai Music Festival in Ojai, California featuring concert performances by violinist and festival director Patricia Kopatchinskaja of works composed by György Ligeti, Galina Ustvolskaya, and Michael Hersch.

The article reviews the production of the operas "Akhnaten," composed by Philip Glass, conducted by Matthew Aucoin and performed by countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo, J’Nai Bridges, Ryan Darke and "The Source," based on a libretto by Mark Doten, composed by Ted Hearne, directed by Daniel Fish and Jim Findlay, which each were performed at the Los Angeles (L.A.) Opera in Los Angeles, California during the 2016 fall.

The article discusses the rise of criminal activities by people in superhero costumes in Los Angeles, California, and New York City. The author looks in particular at thefts conducted by a people dressed as Spiderman and Superman. Topics include comments by street performer Christopher Dennis who dresses as Superman, his investigation of a crime perpetrated by a Spiderman, and his comments about the ubiquity of Spiderman-costumed performers.

The article discusses a child custody case in Orange County, California, in which social workers judged that computer consultant Niveen Ismail, a single mother, was neglectful and inadequate as a parent. Topics include the placement of her son with a family for adoption, the actions of the Orange County Social Services Agency, and visitation arrangements between Niveen and her son.

This article provides two social issues around the world as of August 1961. The first is the presentation of the play "Laiza Porko Sushi" at the Cultural Center in Oranjestad, Aruba. The second is the boxes of stationery sent by Forest Lawn Memorial Park in California.