In California’s 175 years of statehood, there’s been one place dedicated to preserving the history of our state.

As California faces a staggering budget deficit, library card holders may soon lose the ability to check out free passes to more than 200 state parks, including popular destinations near Los Angeles.

Let the checking out begin. After a 21/2-year, $105 million construction project, Fresno State's newly expanded Madden Library reopens for business today. The four-story building with a full basement ...