With a proposed cut of $22 million in two years, the California state park system is looking for ways to cut back, including possibly shutting down some state parks in California temporarily. With closures, the threat of development is imminent, and has led to the drafting of SB580 — a bill currently making its way through the Senate to curb unwanted development.

Heroin Hill, a 50 acre stretch of land in Pogonip, has housed many a drug deal. However, in light of increasing heroin busts, local enforcement and residents look to the future for the park’s quality and overall safety.