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Pacific Crest Trail Association

The Pacific Crest Trail Association preserves, protects and promotes the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, which runs 2,650 miles through California, Oregon, and Washington.

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Parks & Recreation Sports

Rio Linda Elverta Recreation & Parks Announces Board Vacancy

The Rio Linda Elverta Recreation and Parks District has announced a vacancy on its board of directors. The board is looking to appoint a new director who will serve until Dec. 1 unless elected to a two-year term in the November general election.

(April 22, 2022) → Read the full Rio Linda Messenger report

Parks & Recreation State of California

Visiting a State Park? Use Your Library Card

Residents can now use their library cards to check out day passes for free access to more than 200 state parks. The move is part of a collaboration between California State Parks and the California State Library to provide more equitable outdoor access for all Californians.

(April 7, 2022) → Read the full report

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Image caption: There are more than 300 community service districts in California.

STATEWIDE EXPLAINER

Community Services Districts, Explained

Community service districts can do most anything a city government can do. Here’s how they work and how to start one.

Image caption: The ski resort once called 'Squaw Valley' has changed its name, which resort owners acknowledged was racist and sexist.

STATEWIDE AGGREGATOR

Ski Resort Changes ‘Derogatory, Offensive’ Name

The name change of one of California’s most historic ski resorts is part of a statewide and national trend to reexamine offensive place names.