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Major state park to close for a full year to overnight campers on Calif. coast

El Capitan State Beach will undergo significant renovations, closing to overnight campers for a year starting January 2025.

3 California beaches closed as collapsed pier debris washes ashore

Three beaches in Santa Cruz remain closed due to hazardous debris from the damaged Santa Cruz pier, affecting local safety and recreation.

Person dies after being trapped by debris at Santa Cruz County beach

High surf conditions led to a tragic incident resulting in a death at Sunset State Beach.
Warnings about dangerous waves were issued before the fatal accident and wharf collapse.
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California State Parks to offer 90+ guided First Day Hikes on Jan. 1

California State Parks celebrate New Year's Day with guided hikes to promote outdoor activity as part of the First Day Hikes program.

Five California State Parks to Visit This Spring

California has 280 diverse state parks covering over a million acres, offering a variety of outdoor experiences for spring exploration.

California State Parks to offer 90+ guided First Day Hikes on Jan. 1

California State Parks celebrate New Year's Day with guided hikes to promote outdoor activity as part of the First Day Hikes program.

Five California State Parks to Visit This Spring

California has 280 diverse state parks covering over a million acres, offering a variety of outdoor experiences for spring exploration.
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Historic Northern California mansion destroyed by fire

Bidwell Mansion in Chico was destroyed by fire, resulting in extensive damage and uncertainty about its future.
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Inside the botched maintenance job at Tahoe's popular state park

D.L. Bliss State Park remains closed for the third summer due to an ongoing and delayed maintenance project.

Reopening Tahoe state park stalled again for maintenance

D.L. Bliss State Park will remain closed into summer 2025 for waterline replacement and maintenance work.

Inside the botched maintenance job at Tahoe's popular state park

D.L. Bliss State Park remains closed for the third summer due to an ongoing and delayed maintenance project.

Reopening Tahoe state park stalled again for maintenance

D.L. Bliss State Park will remain closed into summer 2025 for waterline replacement and maintenance work.
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Rain puts damper on CAL FIRE's prescribed burn in Sonoma County

Fire season continues in North Bay; CAL FIRE attempts controlled burns to mitigate future wildfire risks.
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New study reveals major sea level rise vulnerabilities at Seacliff State Beach

California State Parks has completed a report on vulnerabilities due to climate change at Seacliff and New Brighton state beaches, emphasizing urgent adaptation steps are necessary.

'Complete failure': Beloved Calif. state beach closed until further notice

Visitors disappointed as Refugio State Beach remains closed for repairs due to storm damage, including fallen date palms and sinkholes.

Climate Change Forces State Parks To Re-Think Their Goals | KQED

California state parks are now focused on saving the land from climate change instead of just preserving it.

New study reveals major sea level rise vulnerabilities at Seacliff State Beach

California State Parks has completed a report on vulnerabilities due to climate change at Seacliff and New Brighton state beaches, emphasizing urgent adaptation steps are necessary.

'Complete failure': Beloved Calif. state beach closed until further notice

Visitors disappointed as Refugio State Beach remains closed for repairs due to storm damage, including fallen date palms and sinkholes.

Climate Change Forces State Parks To Re-Think Their Goals | KQED

California state parks are now focused on saving the land from climate change instead of just preserving it.
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Coastal drowning victim ID'd as Los Gatos woman

Caitlin Hoffman, 63, tragically died after being rescued from Scott Creek Beach despite life-saving efforts by responders.

Before-and-after photos show how full California's reservoirs are

California's major reservoirs are near full capacity after a stormy winter, contrasting the previous years of extreme drought.

The magical California state park that doesn't allow visitors

The Sutter Buttes in California, known as the smallest mountain range globally, hold unique terrain and wildlife, but access debates persist.

Opinion: Californians love the state's parks. We just don't know they're state parks

Awareness of California State Parks is low even among outdoor enthusiasts, posing a threat to funding and resources.

Climate Change Forces State Parks To Re-Think Their Goals | KQED

State parks in California are transitioning from simply preserving land to actively saving it from climate-driven collapse.

California's New 1600-Acre State Park Set to Open This Summer | KQED

Californians getting a new state park after a decade: Dos Rios preserve in Central Valley, rich in biodiversity and accessible for all.

Gov. Newsom announces first new state park in a decade and sets climate goals for natural lands

California to open new state park, emphasizing community engagement and nature connection.

First new California state park in a decade gets opening date

Dos Rios State Park in San Joaquin Valley opens on June 12 after a decade of planning and $40 million funding.

Here's a look into plan for a 300-mile trail from San Francisco Bay to Humboldt Bay

The Great Redwood Trail will transform a historic railway line into a 300-mile hiking trail connecting San Francisco Bay and Humboldt Bay.

Former California State Parks employee seeks $4 million in discrimination lawsuit

A former California State Parks employee is seeking $4 million in a discrimination lawsuit highlighting racism in the workplace.

Keep the 'Beauty in the Bloom.' Potential super blooms in California come with warnings

Wildflower season in California expected to be impressive this year.
Super blooms depend on factors like rain, temperature, and sunlight.
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Libraries can still offer free passes to California parks, thanks to budget deal

Californians can borrow state park passes for free entry through local libraries, making outdoor experiences accessible to low-income families and people of color.

California libraries may lose free passes to state parks as budget deficit mounts

Library card holders may lose access to free state park passes due to California's budget deficit.
Majority of pass users identified as low income and people of color.

Libraries can still offer free passes to California parks, thanks to budget deal

Californians can borrow state park passes for free entry through local libraries, making outdoor experiences accessible to low-income families and people of color.

California libraries may lose free passes to state parks as budget deficit mounts

Library card holders may lose access to free state park passes due to California's budget deficit.
Majority of pass users identified as low income and people of color.
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Where to Learn More About Black History in California

The Mormon Island Cemetery in El Dorado Hills, Calif., contains graves relocated from a historic Black community flooded by the creation of Folsom Lake reservoir.
A $15 million initiative in California state parks aims to improve research and public education on Black history, including neglected sites like Black Gold Rush settlements.

Where to Learn More About Black History in California

Historic Black community graves relocated due to reservoir creation
Efforts to improve research and public education on Black history at California state parks

Where to Learn More About Black History in California

The Mormon Island Cemetery in El Dorado Hills, Calif., contains graves relocated from a historic Black community flooded by the creation of Folsom Lake reservoir.
A $15 million initiative in California state parks aims to improve research and public education on Black history, including neglected sites like Black Gold Rush settlements.

Where to Learn More About Black History in California

Historic Black community graves relocated due to reservoir creation
Efforts to improve research and public education on Black history at California state parks
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Want to get into California state parks for free? Funding could be cut for 2 key programs

Funding for popular free access programs to California State Parks has been eliminated from the state's budget proposed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Advocates are concerned about the decision to end the California State Park Adventure Pass and California State Library Parks Pass.

Visiting a California state park this summer? Here are 3 ways to get in free

California residents can access over 200 state parks for free this summer through the Library Parks Pass Program.

At least 1,200 evacuated as wildfire spreads across L.A. County

Firefighters battled the Post Fire in Los Angeles County, causing evacuations and damaging structures over thousands of acres.
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