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 The opinions and views expressed in the news stories of interest do not always reflect those of the California Department of Parks and Recreation.

News Stories of Interest

California Department of Parks and Recreation

Week of Sept. 8, 2026

The opinions and views expressed in the news stories of interest do not always reflect those of the California Department of Parks and Recreation

 

The Tribe That Has Lived at Mono Lake Forever Now Has a Formal Say in Running It: The official agreement occurred at an August 29 ceremony on the lakeshore where California State Parks Director Armando Quintero and Mono Lake Kootzaduka’a Tribal Chair Charlotte Lange signed a memorandum of understanding.

Active NorCal, Sept. 11, 2026

Emergency declared to save Highway 101 from beach erosion in Carlsbad: Carlsbad declared a local emergency Wednesday to expedite repairs of coastal erosion that threatens to undermine Carlsbad Boulevard, also known as the historic Highway 101.

Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, Sept. 10, 2026

Why did officials cut the Angel Island burn short?: Authorities cut short a controlled burn on Angel Island this week following air quality concerns and questions from the public.

Emilie Raguso, Berkeley Scanner, Sept. 10, 2026

Bale Mill Marks 180 Years, Honors Bill Dyer as Harvest Dinner Ticket Deadline Nears: Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park will mark the mill’s 180th anniversary at its annual Harvest Dinner on Sept. 19, bringing descendants of the Bale and Lyman families together at the historic site.

Kathleen Scavone, Napa Valey Features, Sept. 10, 2026

Angel Island’s Big Burn Is on Hold After One Day of Smoke Was Enough for the Bay Area:Fire officials called off Wednesday’s planned ignitions on Angel Island after smoke from Tuesday’s opening burn drifted across the Bay and refused to leave.

Active NorCal, Sep. 10, 2026

Hurricane Marie destroys California beaches, homes and prompts hundreds of rescues:For experienced surfers, the hurricane swell that rolled into Southern California over the holiday was a thrilling treat, some of the best waves in the past decade.

Laylan Connelly, The Mercury News, Sep. 10, 2026

MendoParks, California State Parks present 2026 Coastal Cleanup Day:MendoParks and California State Parks once again presenting this year’s Mendocino Coast California Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 19, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.

The Mendocino Beacon, Sep. 10, 2026

Blue Waters Boating Festival Celebrates Boating and Ocean Stewardship:The free event will bring together boaters, families, marine experts and local organizations for a morning focused on Santa Monica Bay and the role those who use its waters can play in protecting them.

Katherine Clements, The Log, Sep. 10, 2026

California’s first urban state park is hosting a free, scenic kite-flying festival this Saturday with kite-decorating and a live DJ:Beyond the colorful skies and lively food trucks, visitors to the Bayview waterfront can make a full day of it by kayaking, fishing off the public pier, or enjoying the scenic walking trails.

Dana Flynn, Secret San Francisco, Sep. 9, 2026

News grants bring arts programs to California state parks (Video):California State Parks and its nonprofit partner, Parks California, are preparing to announce new community grants for its Arts in the California Parks program.

Fox 2, Sep. 9, 2026

Mono Lake Kootzaduka'a Tribe and California State Parks sign MOU (Subscription only):California State Parks and the Mono Lake Kootzaduka'a Tribe of California and Nevada will work together to manage two state parks in the Eastern Sierra.

Mammoth Times, Sep. 9, 2026

An ‘Epic’ New 12-Mile Trail is Being Carved Through Tahoe’s Hidden Old-Growth Forest:There’s a stretch of Lake Tahoe’s West Shore so rugged and remote that even lifelong locals have never laid eyes on it. That’s about to change.

Active NorCal, Sep. 8, 2026

Smoke Coming From Angel Island Is a Prescribed Burn: If you noticed smoke over the Bay coming from Angel Island Tuesday morning, rest assured it is just a planned, controlled burn to thin out flammable fuels.

Jay Barmann, SFist, Sept. 8, 2026

Sonoma Barracks to host 115th anniversary celebration of California women winning the vote: Community members are invited to celebrate the 115th anniversary of California women winning the right to vote and learn more about the state’s history of women’s suffrage and the broader movement for equal rights. (Subscription Required)

Ruchi Shahagadkar, Sonoma Index-Tribune, Sept. 8, 2026

Sonoma Barracks to host 115th anniversary celebration of California women winning the vote:Community members are invited to celebrate the 115th anniversary of California women winning the right to vote and learn more about the state’s history of women’s suffrage and the broader movement for equal rights.

Ruchi Shahagadkar, The Sonoma Index-Tribune, Sep. 8, 2026

Palisades Fun Fact: Strolling Historic Temescal Canyon:They say absence makes the heart grow fonder. It took only a brief detour while walking through Pacific Palisades to be reminded of that truth.

Patrick Healy, Palisadian Post, Sep. 8, 2026

Carlsbad beaches face erosion during high surf Labor Day:While crowds flocked to local beaches Labor Day, people in Carlsbad had fewer options for beating the heat.

Steffi Roche, CBS8, Sep. 7, 2026

Volunteers Wanted to Help Save Coastal Dunes Along the Redwood Coast:The Redwood Parks Conservancy, working with the North Coast Redwoods District of California State Parks, is recruiting volunteers for restoration days aimed at reviving coastal dunes and native habitats along the far North Coast.

Active NorCal, Sep. 7, 2026

Community invited to celebrate California Admission Day:Visitors to the California State Capitol in downtown Sacramento on California Admission Day on Wednesday, Sept. 9, are in for a special treat.

Traci Rockefeller Cusack, Village Life, Sep. 7, 2026

Statewide nonprofit is asking you to count butterflies for California Biodiversity Day:To celebrate California Biodiversity Day, one statewide nonprofit is asking for your help to track sightings of the monarch butterfly.

Makayla Richardson, KSBY 6, Sep. 7, 2026

 

Don’t be alarmed if you see smoke on Angel Island this week. It’s a controlled burn:Local and state officials are asking Bay Area residents not to be alarmed if they see smoke plumes above Angel Island this week, which could result from a prescribed burn.

Joaquin Palomino, San Francisco Chronicle, Sep. 6, 2026

Hurricane Marie remains offshore, but rain, high surf batter SoCal. What to know:Though Hurricane Marie continued to weaken in the southern Pacific Ocean — and was expected to remain hundreds of miles off Southern California — the region was feeling the effects of the storm over the long holiday weekend.

Grace Toohey & Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, Sep. 6, 2026

State parks offer virtual, in-person educational programs:This fall education season, California State Parks North Coast Redwoods District will hold several free educational opportunities available for students

Times Standard, Sep. 6, 2026

California’s off-road paradise threatened as dune-buggy fans fight to keep beloved beach open:California’s legendary dune-buggy playground is under siege.

Titus Wu, California Post, Sep. 5, 2026

California Has New Camping Cancellation Rules. Are They Working?:Early signs show campers are canceling sooner, freeing up last-minute bookings for others.

Sarah Wright. KQED, Sep. 4, 2026