The number of acres burned by wildfires in the U.S. is about average for this time of year. But, in California, the 'new normal' includes larger and more frequent wildfires.
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A movement around the U.S. encourages people to skip the shopping malls Friday and spend time in nature. Some national parks and state parks in California are waiving entry fees.
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(AP) -- The head of California's state parks, which has been rocked by years of fiscal mismanagement, has announced his retirement, just 19 months after taking the job.