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- 1Newsom expands parks access as Trump targets public lands▼As Trump targets public lands, Governor Newsom expands free state parks access, announces record conservation progress, and signs legislation protecting California’s coast and wildlife
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced expanded free access to state parks, reported record conservation progress, and signed new legislation protecting the state's coastline and wildlife. The moves are framed as a direct counter to the Trump administration's push to open up or reduce protections on public lands. The announcement highlights California positioning itself as a defender of conservation policy amid federal efforts it opposes.