From the Oceano Dunes to San Simeon, high surf conditions during the last week of December 2023 closed beaches; damaged roadways, parking lots, and recreational.
California State Parks is working with CAL FIRE to begin a series of prescribed burns in several San Luis Obispo County state parks between early November 2023 and March 2024.
This week marks the beginning of the second annual California State Parks Week. Starting last year, the multi-day celebration brings attention to the 280 state parks in California.
San Luis Obispo County is allowing prescribed burns across three different areas. This comes as warmer temperatures head our way and wildfire threats increase.
The planned burning of around 120 brush piles is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, May 30 through Friday, Jun. 30 at Montaña de Oro, Hearst San Simeon, and Morro Bay State Parks in San Luis Obispo County.