https://www.latimes.com/people/stuart-leavenworth Content published by Stuart Leavenworth. Wed, 03 Aug 2022 17:08:24 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-08-03/berkeley-peoples-park-cleared-for-housing A fence went up overnight, and a vocal crowd showed up Wednesday at Berkeley's People's Park, eventually reoccupying the property. Wed, 03 Aug 2022 17:08:24 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-08-03/berkeley-peoples-park-cleared-for-housing https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-07-29/judge-rules-uc-berkeley-can-clear-peoples-park-site-of-1960s-protests-to-build-housing The historic park has been given a judge's approval to be transformed into student dorms and housing, but an appeal and further protests are likely. Sat, 30 Jul 2022 03:53:52 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-07-29/judge-rules-uc-berkeley-can-clear-peoples-park-site-of-1960s-protests-to-build-housing https://www.latimes.com/environment/newsletter/2022-07-14/times-photographer-climate-crisis-colorado-journey-boiling-point Luis Sinco traveled 1,500 miles to photograph the lives and landscapes of the Colorado River, a stream that can no longer quench the West's thirst. Thu, 14 Jul 2022 13:00:36 GMT https://www.latimes.com/environment/newsletter/2022-07-14/times-photographer-climate-crisis-colorado-journey-boiling-point https://www.latimes.com/environment/newsletter/2022-06-09/women-environmental-leadership-california-making-progress-or-treading-water-boiling-point A Q&A with Sacramento lobbyist Jennifer Fearing on the challenges women face in pursuing environmental change in California and beyond. Thu, 09 Jun 2022 13:00:26 GMT https://www.latimes.com/environment/newsletter/2022-06-09/women-environmental-leadership-california-making-progress-or-treading-water-boiling-point https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-12-23/joan-didions-strained-ties-with-sacramento-her-hometown-shaped-her-view-of-california On Thursday, Didion was quietly honored by some in her hometown, even though she left Sacramento long ago and long clung to her early memories. Fri, 24 Dec 2021 02:01:42 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-12-23/joan-didions-strained-ties-with-sacramento-her-hometown-shaped-her-view-of-california https://www.latimes.com/environment/newsletter/2021-09-02/boiling-point-will-this-california-drought-result-expansion-of-water-thirsty-orchards-boiling-point Farmers doubled down on nut trees after the last drought. Will that change this time? Mark Arax, author of 'The Dreamt Land,' is skeptical. Thu, 02 Sep 2021 13:00:19 GMT https://www.latimes.com/environment/newsletter/2021-09-02/boiling-point-will-this-california-drought-result-expansion-of-water-thirsty-orchards-boiling-point https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2021-08-05/gray-whales-101-facts-on-biology-migration-more Gray whales have one of the longest migrations of any mammal and have proved themselves adaptable. But can they adjust to rapidly changing oceans? Thu, 05 Aug 2021 07:15:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2021-08-05/gray-whales-101-facts-on-biology-migration-more https://www.latimes.com/environment/newsletter/2021-07-29/will-drought-and-climate-change-trigger-more-extremism-in-the-west-boiling-point Former Interior Secretary Sally Jewell sees hope that the left and right will find some common ground in their love of the land. Thu, 29 Jul 2021 13:00:53 GMT https://www.latimes.com/environment/newsletter/2021-07-29/will-drought-and-climate-change-trigger-more-extremism-in-the-west-boiling-point https://www.latimes.com/environment/newsletter/2021-07-15/why-california-in-drought-should-be-prepping-for-floods-boiling-point California gets enormous floods roughly once a decade, says geologist Jeff Mount. He says that now is the time to prepare. Thu, 15 Jul 2021 13:00:37 GMT https://www.latimes.com/environment/newsletter/2021-07-15/why-california-in-drought-should-be-prepping-for-floods-boiling-point https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-08-20/uc-santa-cruz-ordered-to-evacuate-wildfires An entire UC campus was ordered to flee from flames marching toward Santa Cruz as tinder and redwoods burn unimpeded after many dry years. Fri, 21 Aug 2020 06:03:21 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-08-20/uc-santa-cruz-ordered-to-evacuate-wildfires https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-08-20/weve-lost-an-old-friend-blazes-damage-much-of-big-basin-redwoods-state-park California's oldest state park has suffered extensive damage from the C.Z.U. August Lightning Complex fires. Fri, 21 Aug 2020 00:47:08 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-08-20/weve-lost-an-old-friend-blazes-damage-much-of-big-basin-redwoods-state-park https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2020-06-19/doctor-exam-coronavirus-pandemic What is it like to get a health exam during the COVID-19 pandemic? It is different, but safe and vitally needed, given how many people are avoiding preventative care out of coronavirus fears. Fri, 19 Jun 2020 20:15:19 GMT https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2020-06-19/doctor-exam-coronavirus-pandemic https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-06-01/violence-thefts-spread-across-bay-area-and-northern-california-amid-peaceful-protests Protesters took to the streets again Sunday night in response to the death of George Floyd, but interspersed with peaceful marchers were groups intent on vandalism and stealing. Mon, 01 Jun 2020 17:47:33 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-06-01/violence-thefts-spread-across-bay-area-and-northern-california-amid-peaceful-protests https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-04-30/riddles-puzzles-neighborhood-coping-coronavirus-mar-vista In Mar Vista, a family started posting riddles on their front lawn each day. Soon, the neighborhood was riddled with riddles, creating new ways for neighbors to connect. Thu, 30 Apr 2020 15:00:26 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-04-30/riddles-puzzles-neighborhood-coping-coronavirus-mar-vista https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-03-31/coronavirus-and-seniors-everything-you-need-to-know Elders and caregivers both need help during the coronavirus pandemic. Here are some tips, as well information of how the stimulus bill affects seniors. Tue, 31 Mar 2020 15:08:35 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-03-31/coronavirus-and-seniors-everything-you-need-to-know https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2019-10-24/utility-power-outages-weekend-wind-california This weekend's planned power outages could be the largest yet in California, as utilities such as Pacific Gas & Electric and Southern California Edison order wide blackouts to prevent more blazes — and more wildfire liability — amid strong, hot winds. Fri, 25 Oct 2019 01:36:24 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2019-10-24/utility-power-outages-weekend-wind-california https://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-california-high-speed-rail-newsom-trump-20190522-story.html Gov. Wed, 22 May 2019 19:57:05 GMT https://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-california-high-speed-rail-newsom-trump-20190522-story.html https://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-high-speed-rail-loses-federal-funding-20190516-story.html The Trump administration transformed its threats against the California bullet train project into a sour reality Thursday, terminating a $929-million grant for construction in the Central Valley. Thu, 16 May 2019 20:37:03 GMT https://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-high-speed-rail-loses-federal-funding-20190516-story.html https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-ellen-tauscher-dead-20190430-story.html Ellen Tauscher, a Bay Area politician and investment banker who served in Congress, worked in the State Department and sat on the UC Board of Regents, died Monday after a months-long battle with pneumonia. Tue, 30 Apr 2019 16:41:01 GMT https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-ellen-tauscher-dead-20190430-story.html https://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-bomb-shelters-20170828-story.html The showdown between President Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong Un has once again raised the specter of nuclear annihilation. Mon, 28 Aug 2017 21:20:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-bomb-shelters-20170828-story.html https://www.latimes.com/nation/sns-tns-bc-china-xinjiang-20151005-story.html A gang armed with knives last month attacked security guards at a coal mine in Xinjiang, a volatile region in the northwest of China. Mon, 05 Oct 2015 12:20:30 GMT https://www.latimes.com/nation/sns-tns-bc-china-xinjiang-20151005-story.html https://www.latimes.com/nation/sns-tns-bc-hongkong-protests-20150927-story.html HONG KONG For 79 days, they peacefully occupied a hub of Asian commerce, galvanizing public attention on Hong Kong's struggle for democracy. Sun, 27 Sep 2015 19:20:19 GMT https://www.latimes.com/nation/sns-tns-bc-hongkong-protests-20150927-story.html https://www.latimes.com/nation/sns-tns-bc-uschina-emissions-20150925-story.html BEIJING China's environmental standing received a bump Friday as the White House confirmed that the world's biggest polluter will establish a cap-and-trade program to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases. Fri, 25 Sep 2015 19:05:24 GMT https://www.latimes.com/nation/sns-tns-bc-uschina-emissions-20150925-story.html https://www.latimes.com/nation/sns-tns-bc-uschina-xi-20150918-story.html BEIJING He's been called China's most all-controlling leader since Chairman Mao, and he is arguably the world's most powerful current head of state. Fri, 18 Sep 2015 17:50:25 GMT https://www.latimes.com/nation/sns-tns-bc-uschina-xi-20150918-story.html https://www.latimes.com/nation/sns-tns-bc-china-taiwan-20150917-story.html TAIPEI, Taiwan The Presidential Office Building in Taipei isn't easily mistaken for other buildings it's an ornate Baroque-style structure that dates back to 1919 and is capped by a 200-foot-tall tower. Thu, 17 Sep 2015 19:05:19 GMT https://www.latimes.com/nation/sns-tns-bc-china-taiwan-20150917-story.html