Crystal clear reflections give lakes in Jiuzhaigou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1992, a dreamlike appearance. The unusual landscape of Jiuzhaigou is formed by massive tufa deposits, and the administration filled in the crack with tufa, successfully restoring the scenery of Nuorilang. As it would take long for nature to restore vegetation, the administration implemented a project to beautify …
Caltrans structural engineers will assess damage to retaining walls on the 5 Freeway near Castaic caused by the Route fire. Two lanes of the northbound 5 Freeway near Castaic will remain closed through Tuesday as Caltrans engineers assess damage to retaining walls caused by the Route fire. The two open lanes of the freeway extend for about three miles north …