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.
Parks officials say Yosemite won't use a timed reservation system for vehicles this year.
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.
Balin Miller, a popular Alaskan climber, fell to his death from Yosemite National Park's El Capitan.
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.
An investigation is underway in the Yosemite Valley after the death of a hospitality employee, authorities say.
A large rockslide blocked the road last week, prompting warnings from Caltrans of an extended closure.
One of the major roads leading to the entrance of Yosemite National Park is still blocked due to a large rockslide, and officials are warning people that the closure could last weeks.
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.
Protesters even draped an upside down American flag from El Capitan.
Federal layoffs and funding cuts are cutting both ways at Yosemite, where guests are getting in without having to pay due to the front gates being empty and unstaffed.
There could be a clash between federal workforce cuts and your family trip to Yosemite National Park.
Visitors will no longer need to get reservations to drive into Yosemite, officials say.
An El Dorado County woman picked up an unknown passenger on her way back from Yosemite, but this was smaller than your average hitchhiker.
A man who was scheduled to return from a backpacking trip in Yosemite National Park in late August was found dead on Saturday, park officials said.
The historic Wawona Hotel inside Yosemite National Park has been slated for an extended closure.
Two missing hikers in Yosemite National Park who hadn't been seen for days were located and expected to be reunited with family on Monday.
The hikers were last seen on Saturday, according to the National Parks Service.
A bucket-list climb to the top of Yosemite National Park's Half Dome turned to tragedy for a young Arizona woman who fell to her death during a descent forced by a sudden storm on the granite monolith.
A Santa Rosa native and prominent professional rock climber has been sentenced to life in federal prison for sexual assaults he committed at Yosemite National Park, federal prosecutors say.
A prominent Yosemite National Park rock climber was sentenced to life in prison for sexual assaults committed against a woman in the rock-climbing community, prosecutors said Tuesday.
Yosemite National Park was closed Friday because of the massive storm that was dumping several feet of snow in the Sierra Nevada.
A professional rock climber has been convicted of several sexual assaults at Yosemite National Park, prosecutors say.
A pilot reservation system for Yosemite National Park launched Friday morning, giving guests who plan to visit the park this year a chance to get one of the limited spots aimed at reducing congestion.
What could be better than five days of free entry all US National Park Service sites? Well, you'll get six chances in 2024.
The abundance of green space is just one of the reasons why Elk Grove is being named the best place to live in California, according to Livability, which also names it the sixth best city in the West.
Fire crews in Stockton responded to two separate house fires Monday evening, including one that left six people hospitalized.
Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District crews are investigating an explosion that injured a woman Monday evening at an apartment in the Arden-Arcade area.
Fresh off a huge night at the 2026 Academy Awards for the Sacramento-filmed Best Picture-winner "One Battle After Another," a new movie is set to begin filming in California's El Dorado County.
A California couple is facing dozens of criminal charges, including torture and child abuse, after investigators say an 11-year-old girl endured at least a year of severe physical abuse while living in their custody.
Authorities have made an arrest in the cold case disappearance of California teenager Victoria Marquina.
Fire crews in Stockton responded to two separate house fires Monday evening, including one that left six people hospitalized.
The abundance of green space is just one of the reasons why Elk Grove is being named the best place to live in California, according to Livability, which also names it the sixth best city in the West.
A high-pressure system moving into the region will bring above-average temperatures and is expected to set record highs for the month of March in Sacramento.
Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District crews are investigating an explosion that injured a woman Monday evening at an apartment in the Arden-Arcade area.
Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District crews are investigating an explosion that injured a woman Monday evening at an apartment in the Arden-Arcade area.
Around 12:01 a.m., a man and woman were inside a vehicle on the 4400 block of Auburn Boulevard when they were shot. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene, and the man was taken to the hospital, the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office said.
New moves have been made to support more permanent housing in Sacramento, but some fear it could put some short-term rentals like Airbnbs out of business.
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.
San Jose, Livermore, Napa, Concord, and many other inland areas will be within reach of the 90° mark, which would either tie or break all-time record warm temperatures for March. The reason? A strong area of high pressure is building overhead.
The war with Iran is now leading to growing concerns among California farmers over a fertilizer shortage, with many fertilizing products coming from shipments that are stuck in the Persian Gulf. tuck in the Persian Gulf.
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 U.S. men's national soccer team is expected to debut the new uniforms later this month in Atlanta, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup starting in June.
DeMar DeRozan scored a season-high 41 points and had 11 assists to help the Sacramento Kings hold off the Utah Jazz 116-111.
Russell Westbrook had 12 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for his 209th career triple-double and DeMar DeRozan scored 27 points to lead the Sacramento Kings to a 118-109 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
The San Francisco 49ers have signed free agent linebacker Dre Greenlaw, welcoming back an impact player and fan favorite whose absence was felt on the defensive squad.
After winning two gold medals at the Winter Olympics, Alysa Liu received a hero's welcome at a hometown celebration in Oakland.
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News Saturday, Federal Communications Chair Brendan Carr doubled down on his warning that broadcast licenses could be revoked amid President Trump's criticisms of media coverage of the war in Iran.
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr did not name specific networks, but his post included a reference to a Saturday morning Truth Social post from the president.
TSA officers faced their first full missed paycheck Friday.
A federal judge has quashed a pair of grand jury subpoenas sent to the Federal Reserve Board as part of a criminal probe by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office.
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.
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
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.
CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team devised an idea on how to lower what consumers owe on their credit cards -- and it begins with a simple phone call.
No one wants to think about death. However, it's important to plan on what happens to your digital assets after you die.
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.
Joshua Anthony Martinez was originally arrested in connection to the Amador County girl's disappearance in October 2019, but was released from custody. Now, the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office confirmed Monday that Martinez has been arrested again in connection to the case. According to the jail booking log, Martinez is facing charges of murder along with several alleged sex crimes with a minor.
The abundance of green space is just one of the reasons why Elk Grove is being named the best place to live in California, according to Livability, which also names it the sixth best city in the West.
A total of six people were taken to the hospital. Officials said one person was in critical condition, two suffered moderate injuries and three others had minor injuries.
Fresh off a huge night at the 2026 Academy Awards for the Sacramento-filmed Best Picture-winner "One Battle After Another," a new movie is set to begin filming in California's El Dorado County.
Nina Burns reports.