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October is a time of year where sharks migrate to the Central Coast. If surfing or are swimming, make sure you are cautious of your surroundings. If you spot a shark, make sure to report to staff.

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Can you spot the 🦈 breaking the water surf 🦈? Over the weekend, @surfline captured a moment a 🦈 near Marina State Beach breached for a quick second.

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Save the Dates! The @Boat_California Commission will host its next meeting at the @yourMRA Annual Education Conference in Newport Beach on Tues., Nov. 3. Details, including the full agenda and how to attend virtually, will be available 10 days prior at https://t.co/bBi6oEDSMP.

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Rear more here: https://t.co/FVCskJoObi

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In this issue of our Weekly Digest, check out…
🎥 A video of the heroic actions of 2 Rangers saving a woman’s life.
🌊 Latest updates to state parks/beaches impacted by recent swells 7 high tides in Orange County
🎉 Colonel Allensworth SHP celebrates its 50th anniversary!

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THANK YOU to our staff in our Orange Coast District for working around the clock to keep public safe, protecting our historic & cultural resources and for restoring public access & services as quickly & safely as possible! Read our press release for info: https://t.co/VYwsPiwDH5

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Large surf/elevated tides caused significant damages to some state parks/beaches in Orange County. Staff are working nonstop to restore public access & essential services while coordinating w/ local, state & federal agencies on repairs & longer-term coastal resilience measures

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🦴🪨 Happy National Fossil Day!
Did you know that two of our state parks are world-class fossil hotspots?

🎥 Watch this video and read our latest blog post to learn about the treasures hidden in Anza-Borrego Desert and Red Rock Canyon state parks 👉 https://t.co/mYzGoG5y0d

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🚮 It’s an important reminder to properly dispose of your trash in designated bins and to #LeaveNoTrace.

#WildlifeWednesday

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🙌🏼 State Parks to the rescue! 🦨 This skunk got its head stuck inside a plastic bottle at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park this past weekend. Luckily, staff were able to safely remove it and they didn’t get sprayed!

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(Image 1: Photo from distance of a white building surrounded by a wide green lawn beneath a colorful sunset at Pío Pico State Historic Park.

Image 2: Photo of a white building surrounded by desert plants, cacti and fruit trees in a garden at Pío Pico State Historic Park.)

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🌟Park of the Month: Pío Pico State Historic Park🌟

This SoCal gem preserves the beautifully restored adobe home and gardens of Pío Pico, one of early CA’s most remarkable figures and the last governor of Mexican-era Alta California.

Learn more 👉 https://t.co/nhsrUjANqH

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What walk-up song would you choose?

#K9 #WalkUpSongs #MLB #OctoberBaseball

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⚾️ October means MLB postseason! And baseball players have their own walk-up songs. 🎶 But... what if our K-9 teams had walk-up songs, too? 🤩 🐾 These all-stars deserve their own songs! 🎵 Check out some of our K-9 teams.

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Click the link to read the issue: https://t.co/ypbd91AzE2

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In this Weekly Digest issue, you can learn about…
⛰️ Parks & their importance for connection & belonging.
🌊 Tropical Storm Rachel Impacts Crystal Cove SP and San Onofre SB.
⛰️ Pfeiffer Big Sur SP will soon reopen! a
📷 Plus, a bobcat resting on a picnic bench and more 📷!

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SAVE THE DATES! The State Historical Resources Commission's next meeting is currently scheduled for Nov. 12-13. Nominations for the National Register of Historic Places include Bakersfield’s Woolworth Building. Details 10 days prior at https://t.co/wr5ZuxhUti. @calshpo

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🦨 Not only does it make them look bigger, it also allows them to peer over its shoulder, aim and spray!

👀 So, next time you see a skunk do this, watch out and walk away!

#WildlifeWednesday

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📹 Skunks doing handstands? Check out this trail cam video from Providence Mountains State Recreation Area of a local acrobatic skunk!
🦨 🤸🏻‍♀️No, it’s not trying out for the Olympics, but it turns out, skunks do that to intimidate predators and signal that they are ready to spray!

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Find your SVRA here: https://t.co/4m6iPLjqt0.

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It’s International Off-Road Day! Whether you're new to off-roading or a seasoned enthusiast, celebrate the day by exploring on your own or invite someone new to off-roading to tag along! Have fun but remain safe so you can #ridetorideagain! Find our list of SVRAs⬇️🛻🏍️🚙