Sacramento and San Francisco, Calif. –  “We know parks are essential to the health, happiness and quality of life, and believe that all people – regardless of race, age, gender and socio-economic status – should have access to them,” said Rachel Norton, executive director of the California State Parks Foundation. “We are thrilled to congratulate Governor-Elect Gavin Newsom, a leader who has demonstrated a commitment to equity issues and has recently heightened his focus on supporting the needs California’s rising generation. We look forward to working with his administration on strong, sound policies that ensure everyone in California, especially today’s youth, has access to the community, beauty and benefits that state parks offer.”