San Joaquin County Parks & Recreation Overview

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.

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

How California’s 10 state conservancies buy up open land and shield it from developers to preserve the natural environment for public use.

The conservation director of Land Trust of Santa Cruz talks about the highlights of his work, and some of the issues he sees in maintaining California’s parks.

Pam Marino of Monterey County Weekly reports that the city government there is grappling with a unique problem: How to provide access to the places that make Monterey “the most historic city in California.”

California has some top-notch tourist attractions—with top-shelf prices. Here are some that won’t break the bank.

Sometimes making the community better manifests as a better understanding of how nature works. Local birders lead the way.

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