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Cold-blooded killing of migrant prompts hate crime charges against NYC parks worker

Thursday, August 22

(NEW YORK) -- Hate crime and murder charges have been filed against a New York City parks worker in the fatal July shooting of a Venezuelan migrant, a crime prosecutors described as "premeditated and cold-blooded."Elijah Mitchell, a 23-year-old temporary worker for the New York...

California State Parks to Offer Free Access to Veterans in Honor of Their Service

Thursday, November 2

California State Parks will allow free access to Veterans in honor of their service.One hundred forty-four select parks throughout the state will offer the free pass for those who have served the country. California State Parks Director said in a statement that “State Parks...

Almanor Recreation and Parks District Finalizes New Park

Tuesday, August 1

The final touches are complete, and a new park will come to life in the Almanor area. As the historic snowfall melted with the warming weather, the Almanor Recreation and Park District worked to bring this vision to reality.The Almanor Park, adjacent to the...

4th Graders Enjoy Free Access to National Parks

Friday, June 9

The school year may be at its end, but you are still considered a fourth grader until this August, and you can see the nation's natural wonders for free through summer break. You and your family get free access to hundreds of parks, lands,...

Susanville City Parks to receive new equipment

Friday, January 20

Susanville local parks will be receiving concrete benches, bleachers, and picnic tables from the California Correctional Center. The prison is stated to close this June and efforts have been made to clear the facility of these items. CCC has chosen to donate them to...

Access Four National Parks with One Annual Pass Starting Jan. 1

Monday, December 19

With just one pass, you can enjoy all four of the area's national parks as soon as next year.The park service for the Lassen Volcanic national park, Lava Beds National Monument, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, and Crater Lake National Park listened to its visitors....

Veterans Honored by Free Lifetime Pass to National Parks

Monday, November 14

The nation is celebrating its veterans by launching a free lifetime pass to over 2,000 federal recreational sites and over 400 million acres of public lands. Veterans of the U.S. Armed Services and Gold Star Families can now get a free lifetime pass to...

Visit a State Park Free With Your Library Card

Tuesday, May 10

Your library card can get you free access to State parks throughout California. Your card pulls double duty by not only allowing you to check out books but you can also check out a California State Library Parks Pass. The State Library and State...