San Ramon Chronicles
San Ramon Chronicles

Author: Beverly Lane

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2015-09-21

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 1625856016

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Though a relatively young city, San Ramon has history stretching back to California's founding. Ohlone Indians first inhabited the area before rancheros grazed the land more than a century ago. Drawn by the Gold Rush, pioneers and prospectors settled the place promoters labeled a "Garden of Eden." Diversified farming of the valley, full of orchards and plentiful fields, sustained the rural population. Sitting in the shadow of historic Mount Diablo, San Ramon is a growing city recognized for its extraordinary parks, schools and active citizenry. Local author Beverly Lane brings to life San Ramon's vibrant past.

Nature-friendly Land Use Practices at Multiple Scales
Nature-friendly Land Use Practices at Multiple Scales

Author: Rebecca Lynn Kihslinger

Publisher: Environmental Law Institute

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 9781585761401

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"This unique book is organized around eight detailed case studies of private land developers, local governments, and public agencies that have worked across jurisdictional and ecological boundaries to effectively address habitat conservation. The book includes two essays by leading conservation biologists who link planning at scale with sound land use decisions." --Book Jacket.