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- 1Newsom Expands Park 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, cited record conservation progress, and signed legislation protecting the state's coastline and wildlife. The moves were framed as a direct counter to the Trump administration's push to open up or reduce federal public lands, positioning California as a bulwark for environmental protection and outdoor access at the state level.