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December 2002 News Releases

12-20-02
State Park Fees Increase January 1

12-13-02
Green Valley Campground Weekday Closure

12-13-02
Glass Beverage Containers to be Banned at Oceano Dunes SVRA

12-12-02
State Parks Along California's North Coast
Natural Beauty Along the Coast, Part 2

12-12-02
In Sunny Southern California, Santa Sometimes Arrives on a Boat

12-11-02
Update:
Suspect in Ranger Shooting Captured

12-10-02
State Parks Ranger Shot at Henry Cowell State Park

12-06-02
Creation of Newest State Park Culmination of 20-Year Effort

12-04-02
New Eastshore State Park Balanced for Environment and Recreation

12-04-02
Bodies of Two Fisherman Found

12-03-02
California Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Commission Set to Meet, Allocate Funds January 5, 6 in Southern California

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