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Public health
fromKqed
1 week ago

Federal Cuts Left Seasonal Employees at Yosemite Unpaid for Weeks | KQED

Seasonal employees at Yosemite National Park went weeks without pay due to delays in federal hiring processes.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Yosemite Employees Worked for Weeks Without Pay After Chaos of Trump Budget Cuts

Trump's proposed budget would significantly cut funding for national parks and wildlife protections.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Yosemite employees worked for weeks with no pay before the government hired them

Seasonal employees at Yosemite National Park worked for weeks without pay, facing exploitation amid hiring challenges due to federal budget cuts.
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Yosemite hiker killed by falling branch was 'a really careful person,' her father says

"This breaks my heart," said Elisabeth Barton, a founding member of Echo Adventure Cooperative that guides tourists several days a week along the same trail. "It's that constant battle between safety and exploration."
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Yosemite hiker killed by falling branch was a really careful person,' her father says

Angela Lin, a cautious adventurer, was struck and killed by a falling tree limb while hiking in Yosemite, raising concerns about park safety measures.
National Football League
#camping
Film
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Why Yosemite National Park experts are infuriated by new Netflix show 'Untamed'

'Untamed' became Netflix's most viewed show of the week but faced criticism for its inaccurate portrayal of Yosemite.
#murder-mystery
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Which places in California are designated a UNESCO World Heritage site?

California's Redwood and Yosemite National Parks are UNESCO World Heritage sites, recognized for their natural beauty and ecological significance.
fromVulture
1 month ago

Don't Fall for Untamed's Killer Opening

Untamed's opening scene dramatically contrasts outdoor beauty with the harshness of death, but the series fails to maintain its initial intensity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Untamed review Eric Bana's national park thriller is as beautiful as it is totally predictable

Eric Bana stars as Kyle Turner, an ISB Special Agent in Yosemite, who engages in a classic thriller plot rife with personal demons and the serenity of nature.
Film
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Travel QA: Trailblazing Yosemite ranger shares her story in new memoir

"I enjoyed digging up my memories, trying to put a word to an emotion. It was a valuable way to continue the efforts of my career, which was to tell the world how important the natural world is."
Women
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Famous Yosemite viewpoint overrun with rodents on holiday weekend

Wildlife encounters at Yosemite reveal problems with tourists feeding animals, exemplified by an aggressive squirrel incident.
Canada news
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Former Yosemite park employee was reported missing. He turned out to be a fugitive on the run

Nathan Baptista transitioned from an 'at risk missing person' to a fugitive with an active federal warrant after a search in Yosemite.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Missing person near Yosemite National Park identified as fugitive, officials say

Nathan Baptista, a former Yosemite National Park employee, is now considered a fugitive sought for aggravated sexual abuse, violating probation, and has an active federal warrant.
US news
Travel
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

This is Yosemite National Park's best summer swimming hole

The Wawona Swinging Bridge is a hidden gem in Yosemite, popular in summer for its swimming hole and scenic beauty.
California
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Recent high school grad ID'd as Yosemite employee who died in climbing accident

Grant Cline, an 18-year-old rock climbing enthusiast, tragically died while climbing in Yosemite National Park.
Portland food
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Yosemite Hospitality employee dies in national park climbing accident

A Yosemite Hospitality worker tragically fell to his death while climbing in Yosemite National Park, prompting condolences from Aramark and an ongoing investigation.
fromABC30 Fresno
2 years ago

Queen Elizabeth II visited Yosemite National Park back in 1983

Bob Tyrcha recalls his unique experience meeting Queen Elizabeth II at Yosemite National Park during her 1983 visit.
#campgrounds
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Yosemite Bans Large Flags From El Capitan, Criminalizing Protests

From the granite walls of El Capitan, demonstrators have draped large flags and banners in protest of issues including the Israel-Hamas war and Trump administration policies.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

By removing invasive bullfrogs, scientists help Yosemite's native turtles recover

Invasive bullfrogs threaten local ecosystems; research suggests eradicating them can help recover native species.
Dining
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Iconic Yosemite hotel's rodent infestation detailed in scathing report

Yosemite Hospitality consistently fails to meet National Park Service standards, exemplified by a storm-related power outage during the anticipated Bracebridge Dinner.
#tioga-road
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Love stories, rock slides, 50 pounds of dirty frankfurters. Yosemite post office, now 100, has seen it all

"We gathered them up to the best of our ability, trying to save them all, but as they were pretty badly mangled and terribly dirty, it was decided to destroy."
San Francisco
NYC LGBT
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Activist climbers hang massive trans pride flag from El Capitan in Yosemite

Activists displayed a large transgender pride flag at Yosemite to protest recent transphobic policies by the Trump administration.
#high-sierra-camps
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

The Bay Area lost the best way to travel to Yosemite 40 years ago

Yosemite Airlines provided a unique aerial view of Yosemite National Park, enhancing the park visit experience for tourists.
Snowboarding
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Yosemite: Key parts of the park to re-open Saturday, as more campground reservations are made available

Glacier Point Road opens to vehicles, marking the end of winter closures and providing stunning views in Yosemite.
fromKqed
3 months ago

Want to Visit Yosemite This Summer? You'll Probably Need a Reservation Again | KQED

Visitors will need a day reservation to enter Yosemite during peak times, particularly between June 15 and Aug. 15 and on holiday weekends.
Travel
#mule-deer
fromSFGATE
3 months ago
Snowboarding

Yosemite warns visitors about 'one of the most dangerous animals' in the park

fromSFGATE
3 months ago
Snowboarding

Yosemite warns visitors about 'one of the most dangerous animals' in the park

Travel
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Yosemite Q&A: What you need to know about visiting the park under the new entrance reservation system

New reservation rules for Yosemite National Park will take effect starting Memorial Day weekend 2025 to manage overcrowding.
fromABC30 Fresno
3 months ago

Peak visitor days at Yosemite National Park to require reservations until September

Visiting Yosemite during summer requires a reservation for entry between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. on specified holiday weekends. Without a permit, visitors must reserve in advance.
SF parents
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Yosemite National Park finally decides what it's doing about 2025 reservations

Yosemite National Park will implement a reservation system from June 15 to Aug. 15, 2025, to manage peak visitation.
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Yosemite campground relocation could displace dozens of backpackers a night

Yosemite National Park is relocating its backpackers campground to Camp 4, impacting visitor access and requiring alternate lodging options.
NYC parents
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Yosemite scientists now forced to clean bathrooms

Yosemite staff, including scientists and rangers, are taking on custodial duties due to a shortage of workers caused by delayed hiring.
Seasonal employee hiring delays led to staff across departments, including IT and science, stepping in to clean restrooms.
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