As California faces a staggering budget deficit, library card holders may soon lose the ability to check out free passes to more than 200 state parks, including popular destinations near Los Angeles.

California’s El Centro community, about two hours east of San Diego, recently opened a new $17 million public library. With design by Ferguson Pape Baldwin Architects and engineering services by ...

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California has opened applications for a Digital Literacy and Access grant to help public libraries improve broadband connections, offer digital skills training, and provide AI or internet safety ...

The measure has received the support of the California Library Association. Peter Coyl, the director and CEO of the Sacramento Public Library and a member of the association’s intellectual freedom ...

On Wednesday, April 2, a California State Library spokesman said the institution had not been informed of any changes to its budget, but that changes in federal funding might be coming, perhaps in the ...

Public library cards give holders access to a wealth of resources outside of book rentals, but not everyone is aware of the benefits that come with it. A surprised Sacramento Reddit user posted on ...

A city commission approved the placement of a “MAGA” plaque at a California public library in a GOP stronghold despite hundreds of people protesting the move. KTLA-TV reported that the Huntington ...

The Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is pictured in this photo, June 19, 2020. This is one state park that's included in the Library Parks Pass program. If you’re planning a visit to a California State ...

It’s not hard to get into most California state parks. You just arrive, open up your wallet and fork out some cash. This generally ranges from $10 to $20 per car, depending on the park. But what if ...

The event is titled “The We the People Edition: The Pursuit of Liberty and America’s 250-Year Battle Over Power.” ...