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Yahoo
20-05-2025
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Military, veterans get free entry to California State Parks on Memorial Day
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Veterans, active and reserve military members can get into California State Parks for free on Memorial Day. California State Parks has announced free admission for veterans, active and reserve military members at 142 state parks across the state on Monday, May 26, which is Memorial Day this year. PHOTOS: Abandoned baby bear cub thriving after month of care at Ramona Wildlife Center Veterans and military personnel have to show a valid military ID or proof of discharge, other than dishonorable or bad conduct, to receive free admission at participating state parks. A few of the participating parks include California Citrus State Historic Park in Riverside County, Clay Pit State Vehicular Recreation Area in Butte County, Pismo State Beach in San Luis Obispo County, along with the California State Railroad Museum, Carlsbad State Beach, Torrey Pines State Beach, Crystal Cove State Park, Humboldt Redwoods State Park and Los Angeles State Historic Park. These California restaurants are now recommended by Michelin Guide The full list of participating parks can be found at 'We are proud to welcome our veterans and service members on Memorial Day as a gesture of gratitude for their dedication and sacrifice,' said California State Parks Director Armando Quintero. 'For those who have stood watch, carried burdens, and protected freedom, may California's incredible landscapes offer rest, connection and peace.' California Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed AB 150 (Olsen) in 2013, authorizing California State Parks to offer veterans, active duty and reserve military personnel from the United States Armed Forces and the National Guard of any state a reduced or free day use at participating state parks. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
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- Yahoo
California State Railroad Museum to display restored steam locomotive
( — The California State Railroad Museum announced, in partnership with Friends of No. 9, that it will display the restored No. 9 steam locomotive in July. Video Above: Native American event at Sacramento Museum in Old Sacramento The locomotive, which is the only surviving one of the Mount Tamalpais Scenic Railway, was a tourist railroad in the late 19th and 20th centuries that allowed tourists to leave the city and visit Mount Tamalpais and Muir Woods, according to officials. 'The restoration of the No. 9 represents the very best impulses of the preservation community,' said Dr. Ty Smith, Director of the California State Railroad Museum. 'Although the locomotive won't steam passengers up Mt. Tamalpais, it serves as a window into a remarkable episode in California History. We're grateful to be able to share in telling this important story.' Rio Vista Bridge in Sacramento County undergoes extended closure Officials said the locomotive traveled on the rails of the 'Crookedest Railroad in the World.' The railway was known for its 'steep and winding route between Mill Valley and the east peak of Mount Tamalpais.' The locomotive was sold in 1924 and spent over two decades in Siskiyou and Humboldt counties working for lumber companies. The Pacific Lumber Company bought the locomotive in 1953 for display in Scotia next to its museum. In 2018, the locomotive was put up for auction when dedicated rail fans raised funds for its restoration, officials said. The restoration began in 2019 and will be completed this year. According to officials, the No. 9 steam locomotive will be on display until January 2026. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
