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The hiker's paradise known as Pinnacles National Park was formed by an ancient volcanic eruption. Pinnacles National Park Foundation aims to “ensure excellence in education, resource stewardship, and visitor experiences at Pinnacles National Park.”

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Rural California, Reliant on the Trump Administration for Jobs, Braces for Cuts

04/02/2025

Rural counties are some of the most reliant on federal funding and federal workers. But some still welcome Trump’s upcoming cuts to forestry and other departments

Rockslide Closes Highway 140 Entrance to Yosemite

03/20/2025

A major rockslide has closed the Highway 140 entrance to Yosemite National Park. Read on for details.

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A New Chapter for Baler Aquatic Center Under YMCA Leadership

Information provided by YMCA of San Benito County. Lea este artículo en español aquí.The YMCA of San Benito County is thrilled to announce its partnership with Hollister High School to manage the Baler Aquatic Center, expanding community access to high-quality …

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Pinnacles National Park Superintendent Retires

Lea este artículo en español aquí.After almost four decades with the National Park Service (NPS), including the last five as superintendent at Pinnacles National Park, Blanca Stransky retired on Jan. 31. She served as a ranger and superintendent in such …

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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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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.
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