San Benito County Local Parks & Recreation News Articles and Digest

Homelessness Parks & Recreation City of Hollister

Hollister Releases Survey on RV Ordinance

12/13/2022
The city of Hollister released a survey regarding its recreational vehicle ordinance, which is available online and at City Hall.

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Parks & Recreation History United States

President Biden Announces New National Monument Near Nevada-California Border

11/29/2022
Avi Kwa Ame National Monument will protect sacred Native American sites, wildlife.

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Parks & Recreation

No Reservations Needed to Visit Yosemite National Park Next Year

11/14/2022
For the first time in three years, visitors won't need to book ahead to enter the park in 2023.

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Parks & Recreation County of San Benito

Park Renovation for San Juan Bautista

10/16/2022
Franklin Circle Park—which was once a suburban traffic circle—now has a bocce court, herb garden and chess tables. The $210K project is the result of Rotary Club and Prop 68 funds, which also brought new restrooms to Verutti Park.

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Parks & Recreation

Enjoy Fall Activities at Hollister Hills SVRA

09/26/2022
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With the arrival of fall comes a season of events at Hollister Hill State Vehicular Recreation Area, including Red Sticker Ride Day, hosted by Faultline Powersports.

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Environment Parks & Recreation State of California

How Wildfires Are Transforming California’s Landscapes

08/21/2022
All over California, wildfires have ravaged iconic landscapes. Places that once seemed permanent are disappearing—and researchers are having to rethink how best to protect them.

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Families & Children Parks & Recreation

Cheaper Thrills

08/05/2022
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Top-notch tourist attractions that won’t break the bank.

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Parks & Recreation City of Hollister City of Hollister Recreation Division

Family Fun Under the Sun

08/03/2022
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The Hollister Recreation department has been busy bringing fun under the sun this summer for San Benito County residents. They recently invited the community for Family Fun Night on July 30 to play a couple of holes of miniature golf along with other family-friendly activities in downtown Hollister. Hollister Recreation Supervisor Tina Garza said they [...]

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Parks & Recreation County of San Benito

County Celebrates Groundbreaking for Regional Park

07/05/2022
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Local officials and park enthusiasts celebrated more than a decade of collaboration at the July 1 groundbreaking of the Riverview Regional Park.

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County of San Benito Parks & Recreation

County Accepts New Park From Anderson Homes

06/28/2022
After months of delays while waiting for an electrical switch box, Anderson Homes has transferred a new $3 million park to San Benito County. Santana Ranch Park includes playgrounds for two age groups, picnic tables, a grassy area, a baseball field, basketball half court, and restrooms.

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Public Safety Parks & Recreation

State Park Burn Restrictions Advance Toward Passing

06/27/2022
Senate Bill 1012, a law that will require California State Parks to restrict open fires, has been unanimously passed through the Committee of Water, Parks, and Wildlife. The bill instructs parks to work with the guidelines of local fire departments. The bill could appear before the full assembly in August.

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Public Safety Parks & Recreation

Bureau of Land Management Issues Seasonal Fire Restrictions

05/24/2022
The Bureau of Land Management is issuing seasonal fire restrictions for lands managed by the Central Coast Field Office, which covers San Benito, Santa Cruz, Monterey and western Fresno counties. These restrictions are in addition to the year-round statewide fire prevention order.

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Parks & Recreation Land Use & Development Environment

Bureau of Land Management Looking for Council Members

05/16/2022
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking nominations for positions on its California Desert District Advisory Council, Central California Resource Advisory Council, and Northern California District RAC.

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Community Service & Support Parks & Recreation

Virtual Run Promotes Tourism, Scholarships

05/11/2022
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The San Benito County Chamber Foundation and Pinnacles National Park are organizing the first-ever virtual Pinnacles National Park Adventure Run.

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Parks & Recreation

Staying Safe in the Dirt

04/27/2022
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As springtime warms up and the long summer months approach, Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area will be welcoming a growing crowd of dirt bike and all terrain vehicle enthusiasts.

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Parks & Recreation State of California

Visiting a State Park? Use Your Library Card

04/06/2022
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.

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Community Service & Support Neighborhoods Parks & Recreation

Mary Morales Leaves SJB, But Not Before Her Dream Project Breaks Ground

03/12/2022
Mary Morales left behind her longtime home in San Juan Bautista for an assisted living facility in Monterey. But first the 87-year-old got to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for a new park she had been working on for more than 13 years.

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Parks & Recreation

Hollister’s Frank Klauer Park Ready to Reopen

02/22/2022
Frank Klauer Memorial Park will have a grand reopening ceremony on March 5 at 10 a.m. after renovations to make the park fully compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Animals Parks & Recreation

Protecting the Pinnacles Raptors From Park-Goers

02/11/2022
In Pinnacles National Park, back in the mid-1980s, park-goers used to climb too close to nesting raptors, causing the birds to abandon their eggs. Park managers came up with a raptor monitoring program, which continues to protect the birds today.

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City of San Juan Bautista Parks & Recreation

Groundbreaking for New Park Set for Feb. 4

01/30/2022
The City of San Juan Bautista will break ground for its newest park, located on Franklin Circle, on Feb. 4 at 4 p.m. City Manager Don Reynolds said the city is working on a policy to name the park.

San Benito County Local News: Parks & Recreation