Comparing Sequent Occupance in Mediterranean Landscapes
Throughout this project and publication, we have recognized California’s powerful connections to the world. Are we and our landscapes truly unique or are we more alike when compared with...
Japanese History and Sustainable Farms in the Sierra Nevada Foothills
Within our publication and web site, you will occasionally see stories inspired by presentations and field activities offered during professional conferences that include the AAG, APCG, and CGS. Here,...
Searching for Autumn Colors in the Eastern Sierra Nevada
Individual regions of California offer unique beauty, stories, and lessons in geography that can rival entire states, particularly where two regions commingle. One example is where the eastern Sierra...
E-scooters Remake Urban Transportation in California
This project and this web site have necessarily highlighted the profound impacts of an accelerating technological revolution on the Golden State’s people and landscapes. From geospatial technologies to e-commerce...
Two Californias?
In many ways, the two Californias reflect larger-scale divisions that have become apparent across our nation in recent years. Regardless of our politics, we can all appreciate how oversimplified...
A Shrinking Middle Class Segregates California
An article published by 24/7 Wall Street in late February, 2018 outlined the growing disparities between rich and poor and the continuing shrinking of the middle class in America from 2007-2016....
Changes Along California’s Southern Border
In Chapters 7 and 8, we examine ongoing developments and controversies regarding legal and illegal immigration and border crossings. We include a photo from several years ago showing our...
Vista’s Annual Strawberry Festival
trawberry festivals are annual events where traditional agriculture and popular cultures have been converging in southern and central California cities that continue to celebrate and exploit their sweet berry...
Discovering Ventura’s Main Street
Many people who know California will tell you that Ventura is north of Los Angeles. Their perceptions are further examples of how a state with such an unusual shape...
Who is the Tallest in the West?
In our updated 2018 4th edition, we survey skylines of the state’s major central business districts. The limited extent of these prime locations with the most expensive space gives rise...
