California's Library Parks Pass program, aiding lower-income and POC, faces termination due to a $33M budget cut.

California's Library Parks Pass program, offering free access to state parks for library cardholders, faces termination due to a $33M budget cut. The three-year pilot program provided 33,000 passes, benefiting over 200 state parks and aiding lower-income individuals and people of color. The California State Parks Foundation urges Governor Gavin Newsom to restore funding, while alternative options like the California State Park Adventure Pass and free access for eligible groups remain available.