Pasadena, California

part replaced lookout structures. Furthermore, there are more forest visitors now than back in the day, and most of them have cell phones to report a fire when they see smoke or flames. In severe fire seasons, as we have recently experienced in California, some lookouts are staffed because they offer views not covered by other systems. For the most part, however, they are “dinosaurs,” a dying breed of fire detection. Many were removed from their mountaintop perches during the 1970s and 80s.…

Strolling along Cannery Row in Monterey was a wondrous experience. I witnessed history brought to life. Over sixty years after the publishing of John Steinbeck’s Cannery Row, there have been many modern tourist attractions built, such as the Intercontinental Hotel, Monterey Bay Aquarium, and Pinkberry. However, key historical landmarks mentioned in the novel still exist, such as Wing Chong’s grocery, La Ida’s cafe, Dora’s whorehouse, the Malloys’ boilers, the Palace Flophouse, Doc’s laboratory,…

A. Trolley History The San Diego Trolley began as a result of a natural disaster that hit the area in September 1976. Tropical Storm Kathleen destroyed parts of Southern Pacific's railroad line connecting San Diego with Arizona, therefore making San Diego an isolated portion of their rail system. Instead of repairing the damaged line, Southern Pacific asked for abandonment of the line at the same time mass transit planning studies were occurring in San Diego. This led to San Diego successfully…

In the video Latino Americans focuses on a comprehension of personality which holds onto methodologies, for example, Critical Theory, Critical Race Theory, and Feminist Theory. The reason of the scene is established in the investigation of Latino American way of life as a fundamental part of being "America." In connecting the Latino American dilemma to the movement story implanted in American history, it is an impression of the craving to change being "American." The truth of America as a…

Seven years ago is when I moved to the small city of Riverbank. While my family and I were in a U- Haul taking our belongings to our new home; I immediately noticed the culture and heritage of the city people as they went about their day. Coincidentally, the day I moved to Riverbank was Cinco de Mayo. Nevertheless, I’m still surrounded by the Hispanic culture to this day whether I’m driving through the city or simply at school. Growing up in a community where over 50% of the people are Hispanic…

Southern California attractions vary from the relaxing to the extreme, and the Golden State has something for everyone in the family. You can conceivably take surf lessons, ski down a mountain, see your child's eyes light up when he sees Mickey Mouse for the first time, and even meet celebrities all in the same week. The only problem is figuring out how to budget your time and money, this guide will help you do both. Surf, sand and fun await beach goers in Coronado. Famous for the beautiful…

Core Friday Write an approximately 300 word response in which you discuss the ways in which the event you attended reflect on the themes of Core 1 (ideas from lectures or assigned reading) or one of the Guiding Principles of General Education at UC Merced below. Be sure to note the date, presenter (and/or title of film/panel, etc.) and be specific in your response. 04/07/17. Undocumented Students Panel. Alejandro Delgadillo and UC Merced students. The topic of “undocumented” is a very…

At the time, High Schools in East L.A., and in most of California, did not see Hispanics as “intelligent” as their Anglo Counterparts. This led to school board segregating the Hispanic students into special classes, which were about the same as “special classes.” They did not cater non-English speaking students…

heart of Silicon Valley in Northern California. San Jose has the third largest population in California. San Jose is unique because it has a very congested high rise city area as well as suburban and small communities within the city. During my research, at Building Resilient Regions Institute of Governmental Studies, I saw that San Jose was ranked 87th on the RCI list. (RCI) I chose the city of San Jose because I am originally from the East Bay in Northern California and I was not impressed…

status of the surrounding neighborhoods. Due to Hispanics low average income, this means Hispanic children are more likely to attend lower-quality schools and will receive less civic training. According to a study conducted at the University of California, Davis, 67% of whites reported performing at least one of a possible seven unconventional political acts such as volunteering and donating money, whereas only 35% of Mexican Americans (the largest Hispanic subgroup) had. The lack of civic…