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Visit California Gets $95 million to Boost State's Tourism Economy.

By Kitty O'Neal, News 93.1 KFBK

The Dream Drive celebrates the reopening of Highway 1, California’s most epic road trip, Aug. 9, 2018, with a convoy of classic cars from Monterey to Morro Bay.Photo: Chris Kaufman/Visit California

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Listen to the iHeartMedia interview with Caroline Beteta, President and CEO of Visit California.

The new state budget agreed upon by Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers includes $95 million in one-time stimulus to boost California’s tourism economy. The funds will directly support Visit California’s domestic marketing efforts as California communities begin to welcome back visitors from both in and out of state.

Caroline Beteta, President and CEO of Visit California.Photo: Visit California

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    Joshua Tree National Park

    Hidden Valley, Joshua Tree National Park, CaliforniaPhoto: Visit California/Myles McGuinness

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    Hiking through a redwood grove at Hendy Woods State Park in Philo, California, October 18, 2017.Photo: Max Whittaker

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    Silverado Trail

    Driving the Silverado Trail, Napa Valley, CaliforniaPhoto: Visit California/David Collier

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    Cars make down Highway 1 to the second stop at Hearst Ranch during the Visit California's Dream Drive event at in Monterey, Calif. on Thursday, August 9 2018.Photo: Mason Trinca

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    Yosemite National ParkPhoto: Visit California/Myles McGuinness

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