Two titan arums at The Huntington may bloom between July 10 and midweek, offering a fleeting, pungent spectacle. The conservatory will host in‑person viewing and a 24‑hour livestream.

Free summer concerts are back at Fairview Park, but commissioners and conservationists are clashing over whether the events threaten nesting habitat for rare species. The debate could reshape where Costa Mesa stages a long-running community tradition.

Wilacre Park's trailhead began charging $7 for two hours on May 20, 2026; neighbors say the lot emptied and cars spilled into side streets. Enforcement and $73 fines are in play.

MRCA will send more than 80 wildland fire‑trained personnel and engines across LA parklands on July 4, with early closures on Mulholland and extra patrols in Malibu and Topanga.

A June 25 court order narrows public access at the Dana Point Headlands trail to protect the endangered Pacific pocket mouse.

State Parks' new rules limit refunds, charge late cancellations and can bar repeat no‑shows from ReserveCalifornia for a year.

A live‑cam scare in Big Bear ended with both eaglets safe: Sandy tumbled out of the nest but was later seen in a nearby tree, and brother Luna flew the next day. Locals are watching ahead of the July 4 holiday.

Los Angeles approved funds to design safety upgrades and monitoring at Point Fermin’s Sunken City; officials say limited daytime access could return after work.

A Crestline teen suffered deep facial lacerations after a bear reached through a bedroom window. CDFW says DNA ties the animal to the attack and will attempt capture.

California is waiving the $50 Historian Passport fee for a limited time, offering free entry to more than 30 state historic parks from Juneteenth through the end of 2026.

A county grand jury says the L.A. Zoo is deteriorating, losing members and needs a private steward — and it sets a timetable for a possible public‑private transition.

Will Rogers State Historic Park reopened and hosted a Route 66 centennial kickoff, turning the scars of the Palisades Fire into a visible sign of recovery. Community groups and preservationists used the visit to spotlight the park’s next chapter.

Palisades Park in Santa Monica is seeing a surge of bold ground squirrels. Officials and wildlife rehabbers say visitor handouts — often junk food — are fueling the boom.