Claire Schlotterbeck

In 2008, the State of California was facing a massive budget short fall due to a national financial crisis. Cuts were being made to every department— including our Parks Department. Governor Schwarzenegger proposed cutting $70 million from the State Park system as part of efforts to close a $24.3 billion budget deficit. He warned that up to 220 of California’s 279 state parks could be shuttered. Chino Hills State Park was included on this list— but how do you close … Read More