Yosemite worker fired for hanging trans pride flag on El Capitan files lawsuit
A Yosemite park ranger was fired last year after helping to display a transgender pride flag from El Capitan.
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A Yosemite park ranger was fired last year after helping to display a transgender pride flag from El Capitan.
Officials at Yosemite National Park said they are preparing for an influx of visitors to witness the annual "firefall" phenomenon at Horsetail Fall, as no reservations will be required this year.
The change to the schedule comes shortly after the Trump administration announced new fees for non-resident visitors.
The fee change for international visitors will impact 11 national parks, including the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Yosemite, according to the Interior Department.
Muir Woods National Monument has secured enough private donations to remain open until Nov. 11, but park workers worry that if the ongoing federal government shutdown continues past that date, the park could be forced to close again.
Law enforcement removed an illegal marijuana cultivation site where more than 2,000 plants were located in California's Sequoia National Park last week, officials said on Thursday.
A former Yosemite employee says they've been fired by the National Park Service, three months after flying a transgender pride flag from El Capitan.
In its 2026 fiscal year budget proposal released in May, the Interior Department estimated that such a surcharge would generate more than $90 million annually.
Dennis Smith was an "avid and experienced hiker," the National Park Service said.
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A group of workers at California's Yosemite National Park positioned the U.S. flag on Saturday near the Horsetail Fall where crowds gather to witness Yosemite's annual firefall.
"I am the defender of your public lands and waters ... I am the highlight of your child's school day ... I am tired of waking up every morning at 2am wondering how I am going to provide for my family if I lose my job," Brian Gibbs wrote.
A man died in the Grand Canyon after his boat flipped over into rapids along the Colorado River.
A man who drove his car off a steep 20-foot embankment at the edge of a parking lot in Death Valley National Park died of heat exposure later that day, the National Park Service says.
A man got severe burns from walking barefoot on sand dunes in Death Valley, where air temperatures were 123 degrees and the ground was much hotter.
California's two senators have introduced a proposal that would rename a visitors' center at Joshua Tree National Park to honor the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
National parks embody America's pioneering spirit with their vast expanses and breathtaking landscapes. But the climate crisis leaves them facing a future in which their names could be cruel ironies.
Making an annual trek to Washington, D.C., to see cherry blossoms in peak bloom? You may need to start packing your bags earlier.
The National Park Service wants to replant sequoia groves in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, where wildfires in 2020 and 2021 inflicted lasting damage on the iconic sequoia forests. Environmentalists in California say it's a huge mistake.
A 55-year-old man died while trying to hike Bright Angel Trail, which takes hikers from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon to the Colorado River.
This marks the first confirmed case of chronic wasting disease in Yellowstone National Park, officials said.
"The gutsy girl grounded the guy with a gut," Fat Bear Week officials said of their newly-crowned "bear with the biggest beardonkadonk."
A local official said unsecured trash led to the incident.
The National Park Service said park rangers suspect heat may have been a factor in the 71-year-old's death.
Officials for the park urged visitors to take "simple measures" to prevent deaths or injuries.
Investigators believe drugs or alcohol were factors in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 5 in rural Yolo County that left two people dead.
Officers normally assigned to process Global Entry travelers had been reassigned to process other arriving travelers during the pause.
The inflation data captures the period before the Iran war broke out. Since then, oil prices have surged, driving inflation fears.
President Trump told FIFA representatives Tuesday that Iran is welcome to play in the World Cup tournament in the United States, officials told CBS News.
Trump says he'll end the war soon, when he wants to, as Iran hits 3 ships near the Strait of Hormuz and warns U.S.-linked banks will be next.
Sacramento police said officers shot a suspect near an elementary school in the Northgate area after responding to reports of a person armed with a knife.
Investigators believe drugs or alcohol were factors in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 5 in rural Yolo County that left two people dead.
A vehicle struck three juveniles who were walking in rural Napa County, Cal Fire said. Two of the victims were taken by air ambulance to UC Davis in Sacramento.
Natomas teachers are striking for the first time in district history.
Officers normally assigned to process Global Entry travelers had been reassigned to process other arriving travelers during the pause.
The Sacramento Police Department said officers shot a suspect near an elementary school in the Northgate area on Tuesday evening after responding to reports of a person armed with a knife.
While the infant was being taken to an area hospital, officials said the child's pulse returned and they began breathing on their own.
It's a busy afternoon at the Taylor Morrison Willdhawk community worksite in Sacramento. Before the nail-guns and hammers go to work, Stephanie Martinez ensures safety comes first.
U.S. Army Reserve Chief Warrant Officer Robert Marzan's presumed death in Iran adds to the long list of California Gold Star Families who have lost a loved one in the line of duty.
A Sacramento County jury has convicted a man of first-degree murder in a deadly shooting that happened three and a half years ago in the city's Fab 40s neighborhood.
Getting a gallon of gas for under $3? In California, it's possible if you choose the right pump.
Drivers across California are feeling the impact of soaring gas prices in what feels like overnight.
An 8-year-old child was airlifted to a hospital after plunging 30 feet from a chair lift at the Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort over the weekend, authorities said.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles said the federal government is requiring approximately 13,000 non-domiciled commercial truck drivers statewide to have their licenses revoked, effective immediately.
California Democrats are showing signs of division as the race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom grows increasingly crowded ahead of the June primary.
Sacramento outscored the Bulls 68-36 in the paint.
Even after enduring a brutal skid last season, the confident Athletics are talking about contending for the 2026 playoffs.
The San Francisco 49ers agreed to a four-year, $17 million contract with kicker Eddy Pineiro to keep him off the free agent market next week.
Oksana Masters has competed at every Paralympics since 2012 and is the most decorated American Winter Paralympian.
The San Jose Sharks signed goalie Alex Nedeljkovic to a two-year, $6 million contract extension before the trade deadline.
Officers normally assigned to process Global Entry travelers had been reassigned to process other arriving travelers during the pause.
President Trump told FIFA representatives Tuesday that Iran is welcome to play in the World Cup tournament in the United States, officials told CBS News.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
Rep. Eric Swalwell's landlord submitted a sworn declaration that he lives at her California property after rival gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer questioned his residency and eligibility to run for governor, CBS News California has exclusively learned.
President Trump told CBS News the U.S. war with Iran is "very complete," and said the U.S. "could do a lot" about the Strait of Hormuz.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Public health officials say they've confirmed two cases of measles in Sacramento County.
Multiple elephant seal pups along the Northern California coast have tested positive for the deadly avian influenza, or bird flu, according to new research from the University of California.
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Finding the perfect dress isn't easy, but now, selling them could become a lot more challenging.
This weekend, Placer County is hosting its annual Sip Into Spring event, offering free or discounted tastings at more than 20 wineries along what's known as the Placer Wine Trail.
From fruits and veggies to car parts, economists project that businesses will pass along the cost of the tariffs to customers.
An economic blackout was underway Friday as activists nationwide encouraged people not to spend their money at large corporations, retailers and fast-food chains for 24 hours.
San Joaquin County's retail theft reporting app has only been around for six months and is already bringing a sense of calmness to local business owners.
President Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom have made several different claims about California gas prices. Here's what we found.
This year-long investigation provides an unprecedented look at California's one-party supermajority legislature through the eyes of grieving parents who discover how California lawmakers kill popular bills by not voting.
This year-long investigation by CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts examines the many components of California's new tougher-on-crime law.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
The California Highway Patrol captain accused of workers' compensation fraud was the commander in charge of the fatal Mahaney Park shootout in Roseville, three officers who worked under him at the time of the shootout said.
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After spending $18,000 on waterproof laminate floors, a Natomas couple spotted damage after the first cleaning.
More than a year after Hai Pham canceled the trial membership, he kept getting charged every month for it.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
Six months after a California wildfire destroyed dozens of homes in the Tuolumne County community of Chinese Camp, officials say debris removal is now complete and properties are being returned to their owners.
A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the Tiger Fire that burned 118 acres in California's Amador County last summer and forced evacuations near Pioneer.
A major home developer is rethinking how communities are built in wildfire-prone areas and the future is taking shape in El Dorado County.
San Joaquin County secured a grant aimed at helping to build a wildfire protection plan for the entire county.
More than two dozen structures were destroyed in a wildfire in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
A Sacramento County dog picked up thousands of miles from home after he went missing five years ago was reunited with his family on Wednesday.
What started as a suspicious circumstances call for Rancho Cordova police ended with a newborn surprise.
A once-empty lot behind Church of the Cross in north Modesto now hosts a thriving community garden with more than 140 plots and growers from across the globe.
A Sacramento-area middle school history and English teacher is in the running to win big as America's Favorite Teacher, a title her students think she is more than worthy of being awarded.
Junior Romello Bruhn of Woodland Christian High School is closer than ever to scoring 3,000 career points, something only 13 high school athletes have accomplished in California state history.
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Gas prices are soaring in California. This is directly impacting small business food trucks and delivery drivers in San Joaquin County.
The Nevada County Board of Supervisors was set to vote on legalizing RV living on Tuesday. The vote was put on hold while staff were directed to make revisions to the proposed ordinance.
Natomas Unified teachers began striking on Tuesday for the first time in district history.