California State Parks bought the 153‑acre NoraBella tract for $2.415M, expanding Big Basin to protect watersheds and anchor a Saddle Mountain welcome area.

Yosemite is not requiring reservations for the Horsetail Fall “firefall” during the Feb. 10–26, 2026 window. Park staff are deploying traffic controls and urging winter-ready gear and patience.

A draft parks strategy would add 87 acres but carries a roughly $1.2 billion price tag, forcing Mountain View leaders to choose between major land buys and neighborhood fixes.

Mountain View Police rescued a malnourished sea lion pup, "Babymac," and ensured its care at The Marine Mammal Center, underscoring the department's multifaceted role.

CAL FIRE CZU plans a controlled burn in Huddart County Park to reduce wildfire risks by eliminating dead wood and maintaining fuel breaks. The operation is a preventive measure for community safety.

A BOEM draft would put Pacific waters back on the leasing map. Conservationists and coastal businesses warn the move could threaten tourism, sanctuaries and local jobs.

Mountain View has assembled adjacent parcels in Monta Loma and begun public outreach for a tiny new mini‑park. The city is hiring a consultant and plans design workshops next year.

Nearly 900 acres of Henness Ridge were transferred to the Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation, returning ancestral land and funding for restoration and cultural stewardship.

Santa Clara County expanded its Medfly quarantine after new detections in San Jose, now covering 205 square miles to protect crops and prevent further spread.

The Almaden Quicksilver County Park offers tours to explore the history of mercury mining in San José, highlighting local indigenous mining and the economic boom of the 1840s-1890s.

Santa Clara has closed Nuevo Dog Park due to reports of pet illnesses, including one death. The city is investigating the issue and maintaining open communication with residents.

California's Great America theme park may close after the 2027 season if Six Flags does not extend its lease. The park has already started reducing its seasonal offerings.

Unexpected landslides delay the opening of Don Horsley County Park at Tunitas Creek Beach until summer 2026, with some construction continuing unaffected.