Refugio State Beach set to reopen this summer following February storms
GOLETA, Calif. – Crews have been hard at work for the reopening of Refugio State Beach located in Goleta. Although there is no official day set for…
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New state grant program to benefit art and programming across local community parks
The California State Parks, California Arts Council and Parks California organizations all announced a new $8 million grant program Friday to benefit…
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Why sand berms in Ventura County’s coastline will be removed
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. — The city of Ventura, Oxnard, the Ventura County Fire Department and California State Parks are teaming up to support the…
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Prescribed burns planned May 30 through June 30 at Hearst San Simeon, Morro Bay, and Montaña de Oro State Parks
The planned burning of around 120 brush piles is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, May 30 through Friday, Jun. 30 at Montaña de Oro, Hearst San Simeon,…
Continue Reading Twelve non-profits awarded new grants to expand access to state parks for fourth graders and their families
Twelve non-profit organizations became the inaugural recipients of the Adventure Pass Grants Program which improves access to outdoor experiences for…
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Campground at Oceano Dunes reopens after January rainstorms
The campground is open at the Oceano Dunes State Park. Officials said the site was closed because of last month’s storms and high creek flow.…
Continue Reading Prescribed burns announced for Montaña de Oro State Park, Jan. 24 through Feb. 2
California State Parks will be burning approximately 300 brush piles from Tuesday, Jan. 24 through Feb. 2 on the east side of Pecho Valley Road near…
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Visitors react to increased safety measures at Oceano Dunes
California State Parks is focusing heavily on safety at the Oceano Dunes this year. There have been no fatalities in over seven…
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