California state parks

Three men are suing an ex-State Parks superintendent in Orange County after he was accused of secretly recording lifeguards in a locker room. The lawsuit alleges misconduct involving unauthorized surveillance in a private facility.

California State Parks has updated its campsite reservation rules, requiring cancellations at least a week in advance for a full refund. Cancellations made between two to six days prior to the reservation start date will incur a fee.

California state parks are implementing new rules to penalize no-shows for reservations. Repeat offenders face fines and a one-year ban after three violations. The changes aim to address high demand and manage attendance through the reservation system.

A state parks superintendent was charged with secretly filming male lifeguards and other workers in a locker room at Bolsa Chica State Beach. The investigation revealed hidden camera recordings over 11 months, leading to multiple felony and misdemeanor charges against Kevin Pearsall.

A California State Parks superintendent in Orange County was accused of secretly recording lifeguards in a men's locker room and has been released on bond, according to authorities.

Kevin Pearsall was accused of secretly recording lifeguards in the men's Bolsa Chica locker room.

Kevin Pearsall, a former California State Parks superintendent, was accused of secretly recording lifeguards in the men's Bolsa Chica locker room.

Former California State Parks superintendent Kevin Pearsall was accused of secretly recording lifeguards in the men's Bolsa Chica locker room.

Kevin Pearsall is accused of secretly recording lifeguards in the men's Bolsa Chica locker room. The incident involves unauthorized surveillance in a private facility.

A former California State Parks superintendent in Orange County has been released on bond after being accused of secretly recording lifeguards in a men's locker room, authorities said.

Residents in Riverside County are advised to use caution due to a prescribed burn at Lake Perris State Recreation Area, which may produce smoke on Wednesday or Thursday. The burn date depends on wildfire activity and available resources. California State Parks is conducting the burn.

California plans to establish three new state parks—Feather River in Yuba County, San Joaquin River Parkway near Fresno, and Dust Bowl Camp in Bakersfield—and expand existing parks, marking the largest growth in the state parks system in decades. The announcement coincides with Earth Day and highlights environmental conservation efforts.