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.
A large Pride flag has been removed from the Stonewall National Monument in Greenwich Village. The National Park Service said it did so under guidance from the federal government.
Soskin became a park ranger when she was 84 and worked at the Rosie the Riveter National Historical Park in Richmond. She was 100 when she retired.
The National Park Service said two people were captured on video throwing rocks at an elephant seal that was resting on a Point Reyes National Seashore beach on Dec. 6.
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.
National Park Service officials said some sites within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area are closed, as the first federal government shutdown in nearly seven years is underway.
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.
It's part of an executive order from President Trump issued on March 27, called the Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History.
Two California legislators on Monday introduced a bill that would create the César E. Chávez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park, preserving multiple sites associated with the civil rights icon and the movement he led.
The Trump administration laid off approximately 1,000 employees of the National Park Service. Rangers and park employees say such cuts will be detrimental to the public's experience of these treasured natural resources.
An executive order by President Donald Trump is targeting the Presidio Trust, the federal agency that manages San Francisco's historic and cherished Presidio National Park, calling it "unnecessary."
Park rangers at Death Valley National Park rescued a man stranded on a Mosaic Canyon hike.
Environmentalists scored a major victory Wednesday when the National Park Service agreed to revise its land management plan at Point Reyes National Seashore to better serve the area's native tule elk species.
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.
Researchers climbed the world's largest tree to inspect for bark beetles and descended the giant sequoia with good news this week.
Researchers at UC Berkeley and ecologists at the Presidio in San Francisco are digging into the question: can human hair supercharge the soil on our farms and fields and help us fight the impacts of climate change?
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.
Unless Congress passes legislation with a financial package to keep it running, the federal government will shut down beginning at 12:01 a.m. Sunday.
A local official said unsecured trash led to the incident.
For several years during the drought, environmentalists criticized the National Park service for its management of a Tule Elk reserve at Tomales Point in western Marin County. But recently, a change was announced to the management plan that has the entire region up in arms.
They've been without water since last Friday, when city officials notified residents that it was contaminated. Now, the city is telling them not to expect anything to change until at least Sunday.
At Last Rites, the weekly gathering goes beyond simply watching a television show. For fans, it's an immersive experience, one that brings them closer to the world of "Survivor," and to each other.
The technology uses ultra-low sound waves as a way to extinguish a fire. It was just a theory until 2015, when a pair of students at George Mason University demonstrated the world's first sonic fire extinguisher.
The new Department of Motor Vehicles regulations allow law enforcement agencies to issue notices of traffic violations to autonomous vehicle companies when their cars commit moving violations.
Kids and adults with different abilities are getting to do something that many never thought people - they're playing baseball, thanks to a longtime coach.
They've been without water since last Friday, when city officials notified residents that it was contaminated. Now, the city is telling them not to expect anything to change until at least Sunday.
At Last Rites, the weekly gathering goes beyond simply watching a television show. For fans, it's an immersive experience, one that brings them closer to the world of "Survivor," and to each other.
The technology uses ultra-low sound waves as a way to extinguish a fire. It was just a theory until 2015, when a pair of students at George Mason University demonstrated the world's first sonic fire extinguisher.
The new Department of Motor Vehicles regulations allow law enforcement agencies to issue notices of traffic violations to autonomous vehicle companies when their cars commit moving violations.
Kids and adults with different abilities are getting to do something that many never thought people - they're playing baseball, thanks to a longtime coach.
At Last Rites, the weekly gathering goes beyond simply watching a television show. For fans, it's an immersive experience, one that brings them closer to the world of "Survivor," and to each other.
Kids and adults with different abilities are getting to do something that many never thought people - they're playing baseball, thanks to a longtime coach.
A massive sea lion is stealing all the attention at San Francisco's Pier 39, along with most of the dock.
San Francisco police said officers arrested a 22-year-old woman suspected of stabbing someone Tuesday night. According to police, an officer was injured during the incident.
San Francisco International Airport is joining an increasing number of U.S. airports in allowing visitors to go past security without a booking a flight to join passengers at the gate.
The technology uses ultra-low sound waves as a way to extinguish a fire. It was just a theory until 2015, when a pair of students at George Mason University demonstrated the world's first sonic fire extinguisher.
Authorities in the East Bay said they detained a student at school after recovering a firearm that appeared to have been made by a 3-D printer.
Restorative Pathways acquired the shelter late last year and transformed it into a safe space for families experiencing homelessness, survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, and transition-aged youth.
A suspect in the shooting death of an Antioch woman in February was arrested in Southern California earlier this month and charged with murder, authorities said on Tuesday.
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport will be allowed to keep its current name, ending a years-long naming dispute involving San Francisco International Airport.
They've been without water since last Friday, when city officials notified residents that it was contaminated. Now, the city is telling them not to expect anything to change until at least Sunday.
The fire department said nearby George Mayne Elementary was asked to shelter in place as a precaution, and the fire was under control by 2:45 p.m.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta's office is requesting the state Supreme Court to review a ruling that overturned the conviction of the man found guilty of murdering and kidnapping Sierra LaMar in 2012.
A celebration is planned Wednesday to celebrate the completion of repairs to the Santa Cruz Wharf, nearly 18 months after a portion of the wharf collapsed during a storm.
Several vehicles were impounded and arrests were made in connection with a sideshow in Salinas, police said.
Authorities in Sonoma County are seeking help from the public after a series of copper wire thefts have led to phone and internet service disruptions in the western part of the county.
A rock climber at a remote coastal area in Sonoma County who needed medical assistance after a fall was rescued by a helicopter crew over the weekend, authorities said.
Police in Santa Rosa have arrested a man on multiple felony charges after he allegedly slashed the tires of dozens of vehicles in a neighborhood.
Police are offering a reward for the public's help following an armed robbery and shooting at a Santa Rosa market over the weekend.
A woman who was allegedly driving under the influence crashed into a pond in Santa Rosa last weekend and was arrested following her rescue, authorities said.
Don Mattingly won his first game as Philadelphia's interim manager, leading the Phillies to a 7-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants.
Landen Roupp held Miami to two hits in 7 2/3 innings and Casey Schmitt hit a go-ahead home run for the second straight game as the San Francisco Giants beat the Marlins 6-3.
Casey Schmidt hit a two-run homer, Drew Gilbert and Heliot Ramos added solo shots and the San Francisco Giants beat the Miami Marlins 6-2 on Saturday.
Liam Hicks and Connor Norby each hit home runs as the Miami Marlins defeated the San Francisco Giants 9-4.
The San Francisco 49ers selected wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling from the University of Mississippi with the top pick of the second round of the NFL Draft on Friday, the 33rd overall pick.
San Francisco police said officers arrested a 22-year-old woman suspected of stabbing someone Tuesday night. According to police, an officer was injured during the incident.
Authorities in Sonoma County are seeking help from the public after a series of copper wire thefts have led to phone and internet service disruptions in the western part of the county.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta's office is requesting the state Supreme Court to review a ruling that overturned the conviction of the man found guilty of murdering and kidnapping Sierra LaMar in 2012.
Authorities in the East Bay said they detained a student at school after recovering a firearm that appeared to have been made by a 3-D printer.
Eugenio Molina-Lopez is accused of heading up a gang that allegedly trafficked U.S.-bound cocaine from South America to Mexican cartels.
The technology uses ultra-low sound waves as a way to extinguish a fire. It was just a theory until 2015, when a pair of students at George Mason University demonstrated the world's first sonic fire extinguisher.
The new Department of Motor Vehicles regulations allow law enforcement agencies to issue notices of traffic violations to autonomous vehicle companies when their cars commit moving violations.
A United Airlines flight from San Francisco reported a close call with a drone as it was approaching to land in San Diego, authorities said.
OpenAI boss Sam Altman recently apologized after a teen who went on to kill eight people was banned from ChatGPT for violent activities but police were never alerted.
Elon Musk, the Tesla CEO, world's richest man and OpenAI's cofounder, took the stand Tuesday in a high-stakes trial revolving around a bitter feud between himself and former friends Sam Altman and Greg Brockman that could reshape the future development of artificial intelligence.
An ice cream company based in the San Francisco Bay Area is recalling dozens of products after they were sold without labels disclosing potentially dangerous allergens.
Health officials in San Francisco announced Wednesday that an infant who recently traveled outside the United States has tested positive for measles.
A dead bat found at a Fremont home earlier this week has tested positive for the deadly rabies virus, according to authorities.
An East Bay woman is using the sport of pickleball to help find a cure for Parkinson's disease.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
The new Department of Motor Vehicles regulations allow law enforcement agencies to issue notices of traffic violations to autonomous vehicle companies when their cars commit moving violations.
The Supreme Court rule 6-3 in a decision that has implications for the scope of the landmark Voting Rights Act.
AT&T will install a 104-foot macro cell tower in the heart of the neighborhood, next to the San Francisco police academy, a local playground and nearby homes.
Top gubernatorial candidates met onstage at the CBS California Governor's Debate on April 28. Here are the highlights.
Former FBI Director James Comey is again facing federal charges after the government's previous case against him was dismissed.
Philz Coffee will once again sport the Pride flag at its cafés after a directive to have them and other flags removed created a backlash.
The Trump administration agreed to restore the Stonewall National Monument's Pride flag in Greenwich Village after it was removed.
Philz Coffee's move to remove the Pride flag and all other flags from their stores is brewing up some strong reaction.
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women's events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday.
The Trump administration has given San Jose State University 10 days to change its policy on transgender athletes or face legal action and possibly lose federal funding.
At Last Rites, the weekly gathering goes beyond simply watching a television show. For fans, it's an immersive experience, one that brings them closer to the world of "Survivor," and to each other.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Michael Tilson Thomas, the 12-time Grammy Award winning composer and famed conductor who led the San Francisco Symphony for a quarter century, has died.
Pop star Britney Spears has voluntarily checked into rehab following her DUI arrest in Ventura County in March, a representative for the singer told CBS LA.
Adrian Arias's work, entitled "Layers of the Mission: A Celebration of Memory and Resilience," is intended to bring attention to who he describes as real-life neighborhood heroes.
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
Loureen Ayyoub goes to Last Rites San Francisco for a "Survivor" watch party.
Andrea Nakano reports on Mountain View’s water issues.
John Ramos reports on technology that uses soundwaves to put out fires.
UC Santa Cruz political analyst Nolan Higdon provides some takeaways from the spirited California governor's debate at Pomona College.
Gary Morton runs the San Francisco Peninsula chapter of The Miracle League, a nonprofit that brings the game of baseball to people with developmental and physical disabilities. Sharon Chin reports.
In 2025, KPIX is moving to a new community service award: the CBS News Bay Area Icon Award. Submit nominations for an outstanding community hero at kpix.com/icon.
It's the most wonderful time of the year for a South Bay woman who has played Mrs. Claus for more than 40 years for the children of North San Jose's Alviso District.
For residents of the Oakland Hills, the prospect of another wildfire always remains a concern. This week's Jefferson Awards winner has made it his mission to make the hills and other high-risk areas safer.
In East Palo Alto -- where state education numbers show more than nine in ten public school students are low income and more than half are English learners -- many are finding hope and connection at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is Army veteran who continues to live a life of service into his 80s, by feeding hundreds of San Francisco families a week.
A Bay Area man who overcame tremendous obstacles to excel in school has made it his mission to gear up other students for success in the classroom and in life.
For Students Rising Above scholar Josh Collins it took moving across the country to realize the value of his Bay Area family.
Samir Hooker had to grow up fast after his stepfather was shot dead 12 years ago. Now he is watching over his mom and sister while attending UC Berkeley.
It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?
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