Opinion: In addition to books, Californians can now use library cards to check out state parks [Opinion]
Fletcher, board look to incentivize homeless services in cities across the county — and to make it easier for familes to access excellent county parksemphasizes the need to ensure low-income communities “the same access to healthful outdoor settings, well-maintained facilities and professionally competent programs as are enjoyed by all other Californians.
” That’s not always the case. But Tuesday state officials announced a new initiative allowing California residents to useto borrow day passes for free access to more than 200 eligible state parks. It’s brilliant. The pass entitles the state’s 23 million library card holders to enter eligible state parks for the day in vehicles with a capacity of nine people or less.
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