From Name: From Email: To Name: To Email: Optional Message: California lawmakers call for expansion of Yosemite National Park from Los Angeles Times State lawmakers are supporting a proposal to expand Yosemite National Park by 1,600 acres, restoring land stripped of its protection by Congress in 1906. The state Senate approved a resolution that asks the federal government to approve the expansion. "This is a great day for Yosemite," said Nathan Weaver, a spokesman for Environment California, which supported the resolution. "We applaud work by California's leaders to preserve and strengthen Yosemite, one of the world's most beautiful parks." more 7701 Las Colinas Blvd., Ste. 800, Irving, TX 75063