State GovernmentCapitol Roundup: Immigration Deal, Parks Bond, DACA DevelopmentsSeptember 11, 2017 | Ben Adler | Ben Bradford | Sammy CaiolaA "sanctuary state" bill deal, a $4 billion parks and water bond, two new California legal fronts against the Trump administration, and the Mexican foreign minister's visit to Sacramento – just another Manic Monday at the state Capitol.
State Assembly Narrowly Approves Parks Bond Ballot MeasureMarch 21, 2017 | Ben AdlerA three billion dollar state parks bond has eked through the California Assembly. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Assembly To Vote On $3B Parks BondMarch 3, 2017 | Ben BradfordIt would be the first bill to receive a vote this session. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Friendship Park Opens In Downtown SacramentoJanuary 6, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerHundreds of people gathered in Sacramento Friday to celebrate the opening of a park built specifically for the homeless.
Tons Of Trash Left Behind In SF Park After Pot EventApril 21, 2016(AP) - An estimated 15,000 pounds of trash were left behind after a 4/20 event in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park.
Robla Welcomes Green Space To PlayApril 15, 2016 | Bob MoffittThe City of Sacramento unveiled a new sports field Friday, in an area that did not previously have one.
Crissy Field In San Francisco Slated For MakeoverMarch 21, 2016(AP) - A popular San Francisco park that draws thousands of people on weekends is getting a makeover.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezParks Forward CommissionFebruary 3, 2015A commission assigned to help turn around the California Department of Parks and Recreation after years of scandal and mismanagement has released its final recommendations for a long-term plan for state parks. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentIndependent Commission: Fix Parks System, Then Ask Voters to Pay For ItJuly 30, 2014 | Ben AdlerAn independent state commission says the California Department of Parks and Recreation must fix its broken administration, management and bureaucracy. It then recommends asking voters to pay for maintaining the parks. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sales Tax Revenue Help Restore Services At Sacramento Recreation CentersJune 2, 2014 | Bob MoffittMost of the pools and recreation centers will be open full-time this summer in the city of Sacramento under the Parks Department's proposed budget. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
