The governor today reached an agreement that will forestall the shuttering of over 100 State Parks here in California. Unfortunately, the agreement will lead to shortened hours at many parks and what was called "substantial service reductions."

The legislature is working towards putting a proposition on the ballot in 2010 to raise the vehicle licensing fee by $15, with all funding earmarked for the State Park system. I, for one, wouldn't mind paying a little extra to help save our parks. Read the story here