41-631: Saddleback Butte State Park is a state park in the Antelope Valley of the western Mojave Desert , in Southern California . It is located east of Lancaster , north of the community of Lake Los Angeles , and south of Edwards in the unincorporated community of Hi Vista . The prominent feature and namesake of the park is Saddleback Butte, a butte that is 3,651 feet (1,113 m) high. Saddleback Butte State Park includes over 2,955 acres (4.617 sq mi ) of land, and
82-413: A "bomb cyclone" on January 4. On March 11, 2023, SR 84 between Portola Road and Skyline Boulevard was closed indefinitely due to damage from a landslide , resulting in the road buckling and leaving behind large cracks. Trocadero was severely damaged as a result of the storm. A shelter-in-place order was issued for the area around 555 California Street after glass panels started being blown off
123-481: A condition of undisturbed integrity," or State Cultural Reserves which consist of areas selected and managed to preserve the integrity of historic structures and features as well as areas with spiritual significance to California indigenous people. State Wildernesses are areas where the environment has not been affected by humans and are relatively undeveloped state-owned or leased lands which have retained their original characters and influence or have been restored to
164-582: A creek washed out the only road leading to their neighborhood on March 10. A water main break also deprived residents of access to clean water. In the Central Valley, the flooding caused nearly 180 square miles of Tulare Lake to flood for the first time since 1997. In Tulare County, a levee on Deer Creek north of the town of Allensworth breached the night of March 17, forcing residents of Allensworth and nearby Alpaugh to evacuate. Officials said an individual had used machinery to deliberately breach
205-736: A department under the California Natural Resources Agency . The California State Parks system is the largest state park system in the United States. California State Parks administers 279 separate park units on 1.4 million acres (5,700 km ), with over 280 miles (450 km) of Californian coastline ; 625 miles (1,006 km) of lake and river frontage; nearly 15,000 campsites; and 3,000 miles (4,800 km) of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails. Headquartered in Sacramento , park administration
246-583: A few days later to the declaration. Later, Ventura County was approved disaster relief. Biden surveyed the damage with Newsom on January 19. The storms causing the 2022–2023 California floods reached Nevada, Arizona, and Utah. Over 40 state parks in California were completely closed in January, and one national park was also closed, Redwood National Park . Dozens of Amtrak trains were delayed, ran on modified schedules, or cancelled entirely due to
287-534: A levee to break near Salinas . On March 10, the levee on the Pajaro River failed, triggering flooding and forcing nearly 2,000 residents to evacuate. Another breach was discovered March 13, though authorities believed that breach may have helped ease flooding as it gave the river another outlet. Experts said the levees had been weakened by poor material selection, earthquakes and rodent activity. In Soquel , about 450 people were stranded in their homes after
328-492: A near-natural appearance. State wildernesses can be established within other state parks system units. Natural preserves are nonmarine areas of outstanding natural or scientific significance established within the boundaries of other units to preserve features natural features such as rare or endangered species and their supporting ecosystems. Cultural preserves are those established also within other units to preserve cultural features such as sites, buildings or zones important to
369-507: A private property. Wind gusts of over 60 miles per hour (97 km/h) knocked down trees and caused widespread power outages that affected over 500,000 SMUD and PG&E customers. On January 10, a brief EF1 tornado caused extensive damage to softwood and hardwood trees northeast of Milton . On January 14, a brief EF0 tornado near Clay damaged the roofs of two garages and uplifted a wall-less RV structure, which caused it to collapse. Two people were killed when trees fell on them due to
410-599: A seven-hour search, only one of his shoes was found. The main coastal rail line that connects the San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles was closed down when a bridge at Honda Point within Vandenberg Space Force Base had to undergo several weeks of repairs due to the flooding that had eroded the earth that supports the bridge's footings. A section of the bridge over Sespe Creek near Fillmore washed away on January 10, preventing
451-553: Is divided into 21 districts. California's first state park was the Yosemite Grant , which today constitutes part of Yosemite National Park . In 1864, the federal government set aside Yosemite Valley for preservation and ceded the land to the state, which managed the famous glacial valley until 1906. California's oldest state park, Big Basin Redwoods State Park , was founded in 1902. Until 1921, each park
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#1732771733238492-487: Is helping to spread a deadly fungal disease called coccidioidomycosis , or Valley fever. The California Department of Public Health said the 9,280 new cases of Valley fever with onset dates in 2023 was the highest number the department has ever documented. The Coccidioides flourishes due to the oscillation between extreme dryness and extreme wetness. Flood watches were issued for Northern Nevada in December. In parts of
533-518: Is needed to determine the connection and California has recorded similar events almost every decade since records started in the 19th century. Other scientists have emphasized that floods were caused by ocean warming , directly related to climate change. Scientist Kevin Trenberth declared that "the interaction between the warming ocean and the overlying atmosphere (...) is producing these prodigious rainfalls that have occurred in so many places around
574-668: The California Central Coast , Northern California and Nevada . The flooding resulted in property damage and at least 22 fatalities. At least 200,000 homes and businesses lost power during the December-January storms and 6,000 individuals were ordered to evacuate. The floods were widely reported by media as an example of how climate change is increasing extreme changes in weather , especially cycles of precipitation and drought . Scientists interviewed by Los Angeles Times said that further study
615-497: The National Park Service ) serving as acquisition officer, the new system of state parks rapidly began to grow. William Penn Mott Jr. served as director of the agency under Governor Ronald Reagan . In May 2008 The National Trust for Historic Preservation listed the park system as a whole on their list of America's Most Endangered Places . On January 10, 2008, Governor Schwarzenegger 's office announced that
656-611: The Oakland Zoo to close until at least January 17. Flooding and road washouts were widely reported. Flooding was exacerbated by the series of storms as they exceeded the soil's capacity to soak up water. A 2-year-old boy in Occidental died from his injuries in January after a tree fell on his family house. A weather station in Nicasio recorded a wind gust of 101 miles per hour (163 km/h) during what forecasts described
697-587: The Sierra Nevada , 7.5 in (19 cm) of snow fell in just one hour. Reno, Nevada recorded its third wettest day on record. The initial wave of storms in Nevada caused a fatality and $ 10 million in damage. In addition, 35,000 customers in the state lost power. Flooding from Oak Creek impacted the community of Cornville in Yavapai County, Arizona , on January 1 due to heavy rain hitting
738-784: The California State Park System will consider indefinite closures of all or part of 48 specific individual parks (one in five) to help meet the challenges of the looming (projected) $ 14.5 billion deficit facing California for its 2008-2009 budget year. On September 25, 2009, Governor Schwarzenegger's office announced that all state parks would remain open during the 2009-2010 fiscal year using one-time budget reduction methods in maintenance, equipment, and services. A record wet winter in 2023 caused more than $ 210 million in storm damage to California's State Parks. Responsible for almost one-third of California's scenic coastline (280 miles), California State Parks manages
779-612: The State Parks and the millions of people who visit them each year. Parks are patrolled by sworn State Park Peace Officers , of which there are two classifications, State Park Ranger and State Park Lifeguards. Subdivisions of California State Parks include the California Office of Historic Preservation, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division, and the Boating & Waterways Division. The Parks Forward Commission
820-466: The area. Water from the creek rose to more than 8 ft (2.4 m), prompting flood warnings to be issued for the area. On January 2, Phoenix set a daily rainfall record of .43 in (11 mm), with snow falling north of the suburbs. The city of Draper, Utah , experienced flooding on the night of January 10 when heavy rains moved through the city. More than 30 homes were inundated as several inches of rain fell. 1. Includes fatalities outside
861-1155: The classification of units of the state park system. All units that are or will become part of the system, except those units or parts of units designated by the state legislature as wilderness areas or are subject to any other provision of law are classified by the State Park and Recreation Commission into one of these classifications. State Parks "consist of relatively spacious areas of outstanding scenic or natural character, oftentimes also containing significant [...] values. State recreation units "consist of areas selected, developed, and operated to provide outdoor recreational opportunities" and are classified as either State Recreation Areas, Underwater Recreation Areas, State Beaches, and Wayside Campgrounds. State Recreation Areas consist of "areas selected and developed to provide multiple recreational opportunities," and are selected for "having terrain capable of withstanding extensive human impact and for their proximity to large population centers, major routes of travel, or proven recreational resources." Underwater Recreation Areas consist of "areas in
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#1732771733238902-797: The deadly 2018 mudflows ). Multiple highways, including I-5 , SR 126 , and US 101 , were closed, and a sinkhole that swallowed two cars opened up near Chatsworth . The SoFi Stadium , which hosted the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship , experienced rain. In Los Angeles, Union Station 's main concourse flooded. A waterspout moved ashore as an EF0 tornado in Carpinteria on March 21, inflicting minor damage to trees as well as about 25 homes in mobile home park and injuring one person. A high-end EF1 tornado struck Montebello on March 22, damaging 17 structures were damaged, 11 of which sustained significant damage, damaging or flipping vehicles, and snapping trees and power poles. One person
943-413: The first state park bond issue. Its efforts were rewarded in 1928 when Californians voted nearly three-to-one in favor of a $ 6 million park bond act. In addition, Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. completed a statewide survey of potential park lands that defined basic long-range goals and provided guidance for the acquisition and development of state parks. With Newton B. Drury (later to be named director of
984-542: The floods as well. Oakland set a record for 24 hour rainfall at 4.75 in (121 mm) of rain on December 31, while San Francisco recorded its second wettest day with 5.46 in (139 mm) of rain. The Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line sustained major damage. US 101 was flooded in South San Francisco, California , while SR 84 was closed due to landslides and flooding in Fremont . This forced
1025-597: The high winds. A total of five people died from the December-January storms in Sacramento County , making it the hardest-hit county in the state. The Sacramento Zoo closed on January 10 due to storm damage. Owens Valley also experienced flooding which resulted in Owens Lake being flooded for the first time in over a century. Evacuations were issued in January for Ventura County and Santa Barbara counties, including Montecito (which had experienced
1066-673: The human history of California. State Marine Reserves have a uniform classifications established by the Marine Managed Areas Improvement Act: State Marine Reserve, State Marine Park, State Marine Conservation Area, State Marine Cultural Preservation Area, and State Marine Recreational Management Area. 2022%E2%80%932023 California floods Periods of heavy rainfall caused by multiple atmospheric rivers in California between December 31, 2022, and March 25, 2023, resulted in floods that affected parts of Southern California ,
1107-409: The levee. In Merced , evacuations were ordered throughout the area because of an overflow at the nearby Bear Creek . In Bishop , the city exceeded its annual precipitation average by January 11 due to the floods. In Tuolumne County , a brief low-end EF1 tornado, the first tornado ever recorded in the county, uprooted trees and snapped power poles near Yosemite Junction on March 11. The flooding
1148-617: The movement of freight trains on the Santa Paula Branch Line . SR 33 was closed after a washout damaged the roadway. Several portions of the highway were also covered in muddy debris along with other local highways in Ventura County. The Santa Barbara Municipal Airport was closed due to flooding. The Salinas River filled above flood levels, resulting in road closures of bridges in Paso Robles and causing
1189-714: The nonmarine aquatic environment selected and developed to provide surface and subsurface water-oriented recreational opportunities..." State Beaches consist of "areas with frontage on the ocean or bays designed to provide beach-oriented recreational activities." Wayside Campgrounds consist of "relatively small areas suitable for overnight camping and offering convenient access to major highways." Historical units are "nonmarine areas established primarily to preserve objects of historical, archaeological, and scientific interest, and archaeological sites and places commemorating important persons or historic events." State seashores "consist of relatively spacious coastline areas with frontage on
1230-936: The ocean, or on bays open to the ocean [...] possessing outstanding scenic or natural character and significant recreational, historical, archaeological, or geological values." State Historic Parks consists of 47 specially-designated historic sites across California, that highlight crucial events in the history of California and provide an educational opportunity for those interested in learning about Californian history, namely students. These include battlegrounds, Californian missions , historic estates, cave paintings , and colonial fortifications, among others. State Reserves "consist of areas embracing outstanding natural or scenic characteristics or areas containing outstanding cultural resources of statewide significance," and are classified as either State Natural Reserves which consist of areas selected and managed to preserve their ecology, fauna, flora, geological features, and scenic qualities "in
1271-512: The parks and providing reservations while being overwhelmed by the responsibility for managing the park system. The sites managed and preserved by the department are categorized into different types. There are 87 State Parks, 63 State Beaches, 51 State Historic Parks, 32 State Recreation Areas, 16 State Natural Reserves, 14 State Park Properties, 8 Vehicular Recreation Areas, 2 State Marine Reserves, 1 State Historical Monument, 1 State Seashore, and 1 Wayside Park. The Public Resources Code provides
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1312-536: The side of the building. Flooding shut down US 101 in Gilroy , as well as I-580 in Oakland . It was reported that trees and power lines had been downed by the storm with an Amtrak commuter train hit by a tree and derailed near Porta Costa, though the train remained upright and no one was injured according to officials. On March 21, a ground stop was imposed at San Francisco International Airport . The North Bay
1353-984: The state's finest coastal wetlands , estuaries , beaches , and dune systems. California State Parks contains the largest and most diverse natural and cultural heritage holdings of any state agency in the nation. State park units include underwater preserves, reserves, and parks; redwood , rhododendron , and wildlife reserves; state beaches, recreation areas, wilderness areas, and reservoirs; state historic parks, historic homes, Spanish era adobe buildings, including museums, visitor centers, cultural reserves, and preserves; as well as lighthouses , caverns , ghost towns , water slides, conference centers, and off-highway vehicle parks. These parks protect and preserve an unparalleled collection of culturally and environmentally sensitive structures and habitats, threatened plant and animal species, ancient Native American sites, historic structures and artifacts. The Department employs State Park Peace Officers Law Enforcement to protect and preserve
1394-571: The storms, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency on January 4, 2023. President Joe Biden then declared a state of emergency in 17 California counties on January 9, 2023. That same day, two lawmakers sent a letter urging President Biden to declare a state of emergency for San Luis Obispo County and Santa Barbara County . Biden approved a major disaster declaration for Santa Cruz, Sacramento and Merced counties on January 14. Monterey, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties were added
1435-668: The tracks being underwater, and Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit had to run a replacement bus service between Novato Downtown and Novato Hamilton . A levee along the Cosumnes River broke in January, resulting in the SR 99 being flooded. Evacuations were ordered in Wilton . Several people were trapped in their cars and had to be rescued. Three people were killed from flooding on the roads. The levee failures were traced to
1476-474: The world recently". Climate change is intensifying the water cycle. This brings more intense rainfall and associated flooding, as well as more intense drought in many regions. It has been both predicted by scientists and observed in the last years and documented by the IPCC (International Panel for Climate Change 6th assessment report). Before the rains started, California had been in an extreme drought . Due to
1517-569: Was also severely impacted by flooding. In Novato , a levee along Novato creek broke, leading to severe inundations up to 8–10 feet (2.4–3.0 m) deep. In total, 3.45 square miles (8.9 km ) of fields and pastures in Novato were flooded, and SR 37 was shut down for a period of time. The Brazos subdivision of the Northwestern Pacific Railroad between Schellville and Novato was also temporarily shut down due to
1558-519: Was created in 1960 to protect the area's Joshua Tree ( Yucca brevifolia ) desert habitat. This Los Angeles County, California –related article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . California Department of Parks and Recreation California State Parks is the state park system for the U.S. state of California . The system is administered by the California Department of Parks and Recreation ,
1599-491: Was formed after the California Legislature called for the formation of a multidisciplinary advisory council to conduct an independent assessment and make recommendations. The commission issued a report in 2015 that noted the lack of maintenance for many parks along with visitors who do not reflect the diversity of California's population. The report also said the agency is using outdated technology for managing
1640-727: Was injured. This was the strongest tornado to strike the Greater Los Angeles metro area since March 1983 . SR 74 through the San Bernardino National Forest was closed. Twelve fatalities occurred in San Bernardino County . The Central Coast experienced widespread flooding in January. A flash flood outside of Paso Robles swept away a five-year-old boy who was on his way to school. He and his mother had exited their vehicle and rescuers were only able to reach his mother. After
1681-503: Was managed by an independent commission or agency. In 1927, the California Legislature, with the support of Governor C. C. Young , established the State Park Commission, and its original membership included: Major Frederick R. Burnham , W. F. Chandler, William E. Colby (Secretary), Henry W. O'Melveny, and Dr. Ray Lyman Wilbur . The following year, a newly established State Park Commission began gathering support for