WATER CENTER, CLOSED BY STORM, REOPENS TODAY.Byline: PATRICIA PATRICIA Practical Algorithm To Retrieve Information Coded In Alphanumeric PATRICIA Proving and Testability for Reliability Improvement of Complex Integrated Architectures PATRICIA PApilloma TRIal Cervical cancer In young Adults FARRELL AIDEM Staff Writer Nearly two years since a torrential storm knocked out water service to the state's premier water museum in a series of landslides north of Santa Clarita Santa Clarita, city (1990 pop. 110,642), Los Angeles co., S Calif., suburb 30 mi (48 km) NW of downtown Los Angeles, on the Santa Clara River; inc. 1987. Situated in the Santa Clara valley and nearby canyons, Santa Clarita includes the former towns of Canyon Country, , repairs are complete and the center will reopen today. The Vista del Lago Visitors Center, which attracted some 160,000 people each year, is reopening on its perch over Pyramid Lake Pyramid Lake, 188 sq mi (487 sq km), W Nev. The lake, a remnant of ancient Lake Lahontan, receives the Truckee River. Visited (1844) by U.S. explorer John Frémont, the lake was named for its large pyramidal rocks. with no fanfare, but with sighs of relief statewide. ``They weren't sure it could reopen until they could check safety issues with the foundation,'' Don Strickland, spokesman for the state Department of Resources, said Tuesday. ``Apparently everything worked out.'' The 14-year-old center is filled with exhibits showing how water flows from the verdant ver·dant adj. 1. Green with vegetation; covered with green growth. 2. Green. 3. Lacking experience or sophistication; naive. north to thirsty Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, . Displays show just how much water it takes for a variety of chores and activities. The state used the center's down time to upgrade. ``They did some painting, recarpeting, fixed some cracks,'' Strickland said. The visitors center closed after the surrounding hillsides saturated in a February 2004 rainstorm that caused massive landslides. Ironically, the slides knocked out water lines to the center. The heavy rain also buckled a nearby section of Interstate 5, which is still undergoing reconstruction. Initially, it was uncertain whether the center could be saved. Sensors placed in the ground around the museum monitored the surface for movement for six months, but found nothing out of the ordinary, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. a Water Resources report. The Vista del Lago Center is west of the I-5 at Smokey Bear Smokey Bear is a fictional character of the longest running public service campaign in United States history. The character's mission is to raise public awareness to protect America's forests. Road. pat.aidem@dailynews.com (661) 257-5251 CAPTION(S): 2 photos Photo: (1 -- color in SAC edition only) Connell Littles vacuums the Vista Del Lago Visitors Center, which reopens today. (2 -- color -- ran in SAC edition only) Stickers are lined up for visitors to the Vista Del Lago rest area and water resources information facility. David Crane/Staff Photographer |
|
||||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion