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Construction of Riverview Regional Park Begins in Fall

Lea este artículo en español aquí.Construction of Riverview Regional Park, the 46-acre recreation zone planned for the area between the Hollister High School campus and the San Benito River, will begin this fall, a year later than originally expected. It …

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Pinnacles National Park Hiring Habitat Restoration Crew Members

Information provided by Pinnacles National Park. Lea este artículo en español aquí.Pinnacles National Park and Conservation Legacy are hiring Habitat Restoration Crew members for the 2025 field season. For more information about the position, desired qualifications, and application instructions, please …

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Crowdsourcing Plans for Resilience

Seacliff State Beach was obliterated by storms in 2023. California State Parks is mobilizing the public to reimagine its future.

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Discovering Inspiration at Pinnacles

Lea este artículo en español aquí.The morning of Oct. 25 was part of a familiar Friday routine for Christina Salvin and her English 1A students: meeting in the Nob Hill parking lot, grabbing a bite to eat and coordinating car …

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5th Annual Moonlight Walk Coming Up!

Lea este artículo en español aquí.REACH and BenitoLink invite the public to a free to the public Moonlight Walk on Saturday, Nov. 16. There will be a dedication to the Old Stage Road History and County's 150th Birthday acknowledged at …

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Hollister Rec Hosts 34th Annual Red Ribbon 3K and 5K Run/Walk

Lea este artículo en español aquí.The Hollister Parks and Recreation Department hosted its 34th Annual Red Ribbon 3K and 5K run/walk on Oct. 19. More than 90 people participated in the event, which is meant to bring attention to resources …

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San Juan Bautista Mission to Commemorate Mexican Independence Day

Information provided by Old Mission San Juan Bautista. Lea este artículo en español aquí.On Sunday, September 15, 2024, Old Mission San Juan Bautista will commemorate Mexican Independence Day with a fiesta from 10:00am to 5:00pm in the historic Olive Grove. …

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Downtown Hollister Celebrates Its 13th Annual National Night Out

National Night Out, an event about police and community partnerships, was held at the Veterans Memorial Building in Hollister on Aug. 6.

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Local Public Safety Agencies Host Hollister’s National Night Out

Local law enforcement and fire protection agencies hosted the annual National Night Out Aug. 6 in downtown Hollister, in an effort to encourage positive ongoing working relationships between public safety officials and community members.

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OSA Secures $800k in Federal Funds for Local Preserve Improvements

The Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority this week celebrated an $800,000 federal allocation that will pay for accessibility improvements to a trail and other facilities at the Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve in Morgan Hill.

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New San Benito County Ordinance Expands Camping Access on Private Property

The San Benito County Supervisors on June 18 unanimously approved a low impact camping ordinance—a move that proponents say will allow rural landowners the chance to host small-scale camping on their properties.

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Gilroy Dedicates Donald ‘Elvis’ Prieto Park

The City of Gilroy celebrated two milestones for its newest downtown popup park in the past week.

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California State Parks Foundation Calls on the Legislature to Restore Library Parks Pass Funding

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California State Parks Foundation responded to Governor Newsom's revised 2024-2025 budget and raised concern about the elimination of funding for a popular state park access program, the California State Library Parks Pass.

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City Halts Negotiations on Gilroy Gardens Property

The City of Gilroy has halted negotiations with a company that previously showed interest in purchasing the city’s 536-acre property that includes Gilroy Gardens.

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Tips on Ticks for Lyme Disease Awareness Month

Partly due to global warming and the proliferation of ticks, Lyme disease is the fastest growing infectious disease in the US. Here’s how to protect yourself.

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Our Students Need More Recess

More frequent outdoor breaks can improve student attention, reduce behavior problems. Over the last decade, a growing list of U.S. states—including Missouri, Florida and New Jersey—have mandated daily recess. California joined the trend in late 2023.

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20 Free Things to Do in Sacramento County

Home to the state capital, Sacramento County offers many amusements for visitors and locals alike. But only some require no cash outlay.

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There are more than 300 community service districts in California.
Community Services Districts, Explained
Areas that the county overlooks can form their own local governments.
The Baldwin Hills area in South Los Angeles is one region where a state conservancy would keep open land accessible to the public.
California’s 10 State Conservancies: How They Protect Parks and Open Land
Starting in 1976, the legislature began creating agencies to buy up open land, and keep it open.