Sacramento Topics

Republicans call for former State Parks director to testify about financial problems
August 08, 2012
From Matt Weiser: Republican leaders in the Legislature on Wednesday called for former State Parks director Ruth Coleman and others to testify about financial...

Independent audit of Natural Resources Agency is urgently needed
August 04, 2012
MLPA Initiative, BDCP must be investigated by Dan BacherThe examination of more than 500 special fund accounts revealing a $2.3 billion "discrepancy" between...

Governor Brown: Use Money To Keep Parks Open
August 03, 2012
SACRAMENTO, Aug. 3, 2012 – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today pledged to work with the California State Legislature to direct millions of dollars in state funds...

Deals to save some California state parks in question after department scandal
July 31, 2012
The Benicia State Recreation Area is one of dozens of state parks slated for closure. Eric Galan photo July 31, 2012 - For mo...

California parks director resigns amid scandal
July 20, 2012
The director of the California Department of Parks and Recreation has resigned and a deputy has been fired after officials learned the department has been...

Governor Accepts Resignation of Parks Director and Orders Resources Secretary to Conduct Sweeping Review of Parks Management
July 20, 2012
SACRAMENTO July 20, 2012 - At the request of Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr., the state Attorney General's Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding...