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First Ever California State Parks Week Brings Events to Bay Area, Across State
The first annual California State Parks Week is beginning Tuesday and will bring events to the public across the state for the next week.
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California Getting New State Park, First in 13 Years
California will acquire a sprawling former farm property in the San Joaquin Valley and create a new state park for the first time in 13 years. The park is planned for Dos Rios Ranch, where the San Joaquin and Tuolumne rivers meet southwest of Modesto. The property will become California’s 280th state park and the first new one since Fort...
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How to Celebrate National Park Week Using Your Library Card
Calling all outdoor lovers on this National Park Week! To celebrate, California state library card holders can use their resources and receive free, one-day parking passes for state parks.
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Californians Can Now Use Their Library Card to Check Out a Free Day Pass For State Parks
Starting this week, California State Parks will distribute a free day-use pass to all public libraries across the state that will be available for check out.
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Fire Destroys Ancient Redwood Tree in Marin County Park
A small fire has destroyed an ancient coastal redwood trees at a Northern California park.
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Fire Destroys Ancient Redwood Tree in California Park
A small fire has destroyed an ancient coastal redwood trees at a Northern California park
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Restored Angel Island Hospital Opens as Museum for First Time
After decades sitting abandoned to decay and a near date with the wrecking ball, the Angel Island Immigration Station historic hospital has opened as a museum to the public for the first time — following a $12 million, 14-year restoration.
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Parking Lots Partially Reopen at 27 California State Parks
The parking lots of 27 California state parks have partially reopened weeks after the 280 state parks and beaches closed their parking lots to discourage non-local visitors.
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Memo Says California Governor Will Order All Beaches Closed
Gov. Gavin Newsom will order all beaches and state parks closed Friday after tens of thousands of people flocked to the seashore last weekend during a heat wave despite his stay-at-home order, according to a memo sent Wednesday evening to police chiefs around the state. Ian Cull reports.
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Bay Area Beaches, Parks Closed After Last Week's Influx
With cases of coronavirus surging and the death toll surpassing 100, lawmakers are pleading with cooped-up Californians to spend a second weekend at home to slow the spread of infection. Christie Smith reports.
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California State Parks Temporarily Close All Campgrounds to Slow Coronavirus Spread
The California State Parks announced Wednesday they are temporarily closing all campgrounds to support California’s efforts to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus. However, non-campground outdoor areas of parks, including trails and beaches will remain open to the public. “Visitors are reminded to practice social distancing and maintain at least six feet between other visitors and anyone who is...
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Livermore Ranch Could Become a State Park
A pristine, 80-square-mile ranch within an hour’s drive of San Francisco is up for sale for the first time in 85 years and California wants to acquire the property to create one of the largest state parks in decades.
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Some State Parks Impacted by PG&E's Preventive Shutoffs
California State Parks released a list of park units that will be affected by the shutoffs and red flag warnings.
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New Castle Rock State Park Entrance Open to the Public
Castle Rock State Park opened a new 33-acre entrance Thursday that is environmentally sensitive, accessible and features many new amenities, according to the Sempervirens Fund, a nonprofit that buys, protects and restores forests in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
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Beach Evacuated After Military Device Washes Ashore in Laguna Beach
An Orange County Beach was evacuated Sunday afternoon after an old military device washed ashore on the beach, officials said.
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Angel Island Closed This Weekend Due to Waste Water Overflow
Visitors wishing to enjoy the natural beauty of San Francisco’s Angel Island State Park this weekend will have to postpone their plans as the island will be closed to the public due to a waste water system overflow in the park, a California State Parks spokeswoman announced today.