California State Parks

Two dead, one missing after car plunges into ocean at Pescadero State Beach

At least two people are dead after a car plunged into the ocean overnight at Pescadero State Beach. The Coast…

2 years ago

Two state parks undergo week-long prescribed burns

Week-long prescribed burn operations in San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties are scheduled to begin Thursday. California State Parks will…

3 years ago

Mount Diablo Beacon to shine every Sunday as reminder ‘we are not alone’ through pandemic

The beacon atop Mount Diablo will be lit after sunset on Easter, this Sunday, and will be illuminated each succeeding…

4 years ago

Six new urban campsites open at Candlestick Point

Fresh options for outdoor recreation are set to launch at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area.

6 years ago

Gray Whale Cove dead body ruled a homicide

San Mateo County sheriff's deputies found a dead man in the parking lot of Gray Whale Cove State Beach early…

6 years ago

State parks revamp online reservation system

Visitors to California state parks can reserve campgrounds and lodging with a new booking system launching next week.

7 years ago

Oakland man drowns on Russian River

A 19-year-old Oakland man drowned Sunday evening on the Russian River in unincorporated Sonoma County, sheriff's officials said.

7 years ago

Wildflower once thought extinct found thriving in Antioch

A critically endangered wildflower thought to be on the brink of extinction has been found thriving on a mountain in…

8 years ago

Bulldozer operator killed fighting Soberanes fire

A bulldozer operator died Tuesday night while batting the Soberanes Fire in Monterey County that has burned through more than…

8 years ago

Nearly 3,000 firefighters battling Soberanes Fire

Nearly 3,000 firefighters are battling a wildfire in Monterey County that has increased to 23,500 acres as of Tuesday evening.

8 years ago

Union City woman slips off cliff, drowns

A Union City woman appears to have drowned after sliding down a cliff into the Pacific Ocean in the Big…

9 years ago

Waste water overflow closes Angel Island

Visitors wishing to enjoy Angel Island State Park this weekend will have to postpone their plans.

9 years ago

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