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California State Parks Reopens Application Period for State Park Peace Officer Cadet Exams

SACRAMENTO, Calif.—California State Parks has reopened the application period for the State Park Peace Officer Cadet exams. The department invites individuals to “Live the Parks Life” as rangers or lifeguards in the nation’s largest state park system. The new deadline to apply is Monday, July 31, 2023. Cadet academy graduates can serve the state as rangers and lifeguards to safeguard both visitors and the historical, cultural and natural resources found in 280 state park units. Offices are located near beaches or waterways, or in deserts, parks, museums, historic parks and state vehicular recreation areas.

June 19, 2023 Read the Full News Release
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Major Sand Replenishment Project Underway at Doheny State Beach and Capistrano Beach Park

DANA POINT, Calif., — California State Parks, in partnership with County of Orange and the city of Dana Point, announced today a major sand replenishment project for the south day-use area of Doheny State Beach (SB) and neighboring Capistrano Beach Park. Large storm events coupled with shrinking inputs of sand from local creeks and bluffs have led to narrower, mostly cobble beaches. The project will replenish south Doheny and Capistrano beaches with up to 45,000 cubic yards of sand and serve to offset the coastal erosion that has resulted from large surf, coastal development, and climate change.

June 16, 2023 Doheny SB Read the Full News Release
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D.L. Bliss State Park Closed for Summer 2023 For Replacement of Waterline

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif.— California State Parks is reminding the public that D.L. Bliss State Park is closed for the summer of 2023 to replace the main waterline in the park. Effective immediately, the campground and day-use areas of the park will be closed to visitors and no services will be provided. The closure is anticipated to last throughout the summer, depending on weather or other unknown conditions that may arise. The D.L. Bliss State Park website will be updated with the latest information. 

June 15, 2023 D. L. Bliss SP Read the Full News Release
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California State Parks and Friends of Lakes Folsom and Natoma Celebrate Juneteenth at Historic Black Miners Bar

FOLSOM, Calif.— California State Parks and Friends of Lakes Folsom and Natoma (FOLFAN) invite the public to the second annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 17,at Black Miners Bar, Folsom Lake State Recreation Area. The celebration is also part of the second annual California State Parks Week which runs from June 14-18, 2023.

June 07, 2023 Folsom Lake SRA Read the Full News Release
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California State Parks Launches Virtual Adventurer Mobile App, an Interactive Augmented and Virtual Reality Journey

SACRAMENTO, Calif.— California State Parks today launched Virtual Adventurer, a new mobile app that will transform how park visitors connect to and interact with the iconic places, deep history and diverse cultural and natural landscapes of California. This augmented reality app transports visitors through time, and its virtual reality experiences offer exciting ways for users to explore new perspectives shared by people who continue to call California home.

June 06, 2023 Anza-Borrego Desert SP, Bodie SHP, Colonel Allensworth SHP, Jack London SHP, Montaña de Oro SP, Oceano Dunes SVRA, Old Town San Diego SHP, Point Lobos SNR, Sue-meg SP Read the Full News Release
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California Indian Heritage Center Hosts Neighborhood Workshop for the West Sacramento Community to Gather Input on the Design and Program of Future Heritage Center

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Indian Heritage Center (CIHC) announced today an upcoming neighborhood workshop for the West Sacramento community. Members of the public are invited to attend the neighborhood workshop on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at 2:30 – 4:00 pm. The workshop will be hosted by the design outreach team of Fentress Architects and Amaktoolik Studios. It will take place on the site of the future Heritage Center on Marina Way in West Sacramento.

June 01, 2023 California Indian Heritage Center Prop Read the Full News Release
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Spring is an Active Time for Tahoe Bear Cubs and Yearlings

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev., May 23, 2023 – As temperatures start to warm and snow begins to melt, a new crop of bear cubs are emerging from winter dens with their mothers. Yearlings, which were born last year, are also on the move. Some are still with their mother bears, some are solo after separating before denning, and some may be showing signs of disease.

May 23, 2023 Read the Full News Release
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Boating Season Kicks Off With National Safe Boating Week May 20–26

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) kicks off the official boating season in California in coordination with National Safe Boating Week held May 20–26, 2023. DBW encourages all boaters and outdoor enthusiasts to brush up on boating safety skills and prepare for the boating season. This observance week is a global awareness effort that encourages boaters to make the most of their boating adventure by being responsible. One of the important safety measures to take while boating is wearing life jackets.

May 19, 2023 Division of Boating and Waterways Read the Full News Release