Metal Detecting Regulations

I don't know anything about California laws, but you might check with the Dept. of parks and recreation or whatever they are called out there. They typed me up a letter saying it was okay to search the parks. As for the schools you could either check at the county school administration office or with the school principal to see if it is okay. I've never had any problems looking at the schools. I don't go during school hours so there is usually no one there. There are a few schools here that are posted. I checked with the principal first before going out there to look. I have been told twice that I couldn't look so I don't go there. Not worth getting locked up.

Look out for those buried cars Dave

Most generally, it's better to ask if there are any rules againstit, rather than asking if it is OK.
A subtle difference? Yes, it is, but an important one. Here's why:
By asking for permissionyou leave the leeway to the government drone to make the decision. It's pretty easy for them to say "no" just on general principles. Because, you know, you really can't be trusted.
However, by asking if there are specific rules prohibitingit, there is no "judgment call" left up to the person you are talking to. They will either tell you there are, or there aren't. Period.

It's your park/playground/schoolyard. Public, you know?.

Don't forget to fill your holes and cut good 3 sided plugs that will allow the grass to live!

let me know when you find 1933 20 dollars or 1913 V nickel

Found 2 cents my first time out so you are already doing better than I did....

That 210 freeway took out a lot of the older homes a few years back. I use to live in Montrose, don't even know if it still exists. Can you check out the Rose Bowl area for goodies?