How Democratically controlled California does things
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) _ Over the years, California has added more parks to its state system than it can afford and should consider turning over control of some to local entities, a new report says.
The report released Monday by the Little Hoover Commission identified a number of problems with the park system. It even suggested that tourist favorite Hearst Castle might be better run by an operator such as the Getty Museum that is more versed in protecting the hilltop mansion's European art collection.
While the outlandish Central Coast home of William Randolph Hearst is a major source of revenue, its upkeep exceeds the income it generates through ticket sales and the cost of needed maintenance is as high as $60 million.
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