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in Places & Recreation

California State Library Parks Pass Allows Free Vehicle Day Use Entry at over 200 Participating State Parks

California State Parks and the California State Library today announced an additional opportunity to advance safe and equitable outdoor access to all Californians. Starting this week—National Library Week—California State Parks will be distributing the California State Library Parks Pass to public libraries across the state for checkout by library patrons. The new pass will allow… Keep Reading

in Event News/Food & Drink

Portuguese Fest Returns to Turlock Fairgrounds

All things Portuguese will be celebrated this weekend at the third annual San Joaquin Valley Portuguese Festival being held at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds. “The celebration is open to everyone to come discover the culture and heritage of the Portuguese people and honor their contributions to the San Joaquin Valley and the state of California,”… Keep Reading

in Places & Recreation/Event News

First Annual California State Parks Week Kicks Off in June

Sacramento, CA–The first annual California State Parks Week will kick off this June throughout the state, officials said. The public is invited to celebrate the first annual California State Parks Week, June 14 to 18, presented by California State Parks, Save the Redwoods League, Parks California, and the California State Parks Foundation. Through special community… Keep Reading

in Regional News

California Sees Meager Drop in Gas Prices This Week

(STACKER) — The average U.S. gas price as of Monday tumbled six cents from last week, following President Joe Biden’s release of 1 million barrels of oil per day for the next six months from the country’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve. While a six-cent-savings at the pump might feel like a major win, it’s not exactly… Keep Reading

in Environment/Transportation

California Is Building the World’s Largest Wildlife Crossing over 10-Lane Freeway

The world’s largest wildlife crossing is set to start construction on Earth Day in just a few weeks. The crossing will span ten busy freeway lanes just outside of Los Angeles. The Wallis Annenberg wildlife Crossing will be in the Santa Monica Mountains region of Los Angeles County and will not only be California’s first… Keep Reading

in Health

California Teachers Train to Spot Mental Health Warning Signs

Since the pandemic started, experts have warned of a mental health crisis facing American children that is now visibly playing out at schools across the country. Benito Luna-Herrera, a 7th grade social studies teacher in Southern California, tells of middle school students whose post-pandemic depression led them to thoughts of suicide. Other educators say they… Keep Reading

in Health

California Ends Requirement for Vaccine Proof, Negative Tests at ‘Mega’ Events

SAN DIEGO – Beginning Friday, California dropped its COVID-19 vaccine and proof of negative test requirement for large indoor events with both still strongly recommended even as case numbers fall. State public health officials announced the move last month, ending a mandate that’s been in place since last fall. The shift applies to indoor “mega”… Keep Reading

in Arts & Entertainment

Disney Says Character Hugs and Other Interactions Will Return Soon at US Sites

(CNN) — Of the many safety measures that Disney Parks had to set up to operate during the Covid-19 pandemic, requiring guests to keep a six-foot distance from the costumed characters must have been one of the hardest. At least emotionally. For kids (or kids at heart), running into the waiting arms of Mickey Mouse and… Keep Reading

in Health

California’s COVID Rent Relief Program Could Be Extended Through Summer as Deadline Looms

Californians facing eviction could get a temporary reprieve under a bill endorsed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Assembly Bill 2179 would extend eviction protections through June 30 for Californians applying for funds from the state’s COVID-19 rent relief program. Under current law, statewide eviction protections are set to expire on April 1 — just one day… Keep Reading

in Housing

State Awards Modesto $3.9M Grant to Create Apartments for Homeless Young People

California has awarded Modesto $3.9 million to purchase and convert a downtown office building into a 14-unit apartment complex for young people who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office issued a news release Wednesday announcing the award, as well as awards for nine other projects across the state, including… Keep Reading