Officials Identify Woman Killed By Tree In California ParkMarch 6, 2017Yosemite National Park has reopened an area where a woman was struck and killed by a ponderosa pine tree on Sunday.
Yosemite Valley To Reopen Tuesday MorningJanuary 9, 2017Yosemite Valley is set to reopen for day-use visitors Tuesday morning after being closed due to flood concerns.
Heavy Rain Raises Flood Concerns In YosemiteJanuary 4, 2017 | Rich IbarraHeavy rain through this week is raising the possibility of flooding in Yosemite National Park. This could cause the park to close. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Czech Free-Climber Scales Yosemite Rock Wall In Record TimeNovember 22, 2016(AP) - A climber from the Czech Republic has scaled what's considered one of the world's most challenging rock walls, using only his hands, feet and strength to scramble up the cliff in Yosemite National Park and doing it in record time.
Yosemite Sign Stolen On Eve Of Name ChangeFebruary 29, 2016(AP) - A historic sign welcoming visitors to Yosemite National Park's Ahwahnee Hotel has been stolen on the eve of significant name changes to the park's most iconic attraction.
Yosemite Names Dispute Leads To Calif. LegislationFebruary 22, 2016 | Ben BradfordAn acrimonious split between National Park Service and the company that provides concessions at Yosemite is leading to name changes at some of the park’s most famous venues, and to California legislation in response. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Yosemite: Famed Hotel Name To Change In Trademark DisputeJanuary 14, 2016(AP) - Officials at Yosemite National Park say they're changing names of several historic park buildings and facilities.
Health CareHealth Officials Investigate Another Plague Case In YosemiteAugust 19, 2015(AP) - California health officials are investigating another possible case of plague in a tourist from Georgia who fell ill after visiting Yosemite National Park, the second case in less than a month.
DevelopingStorms Soak Northern California; Mudslide Shuts Yosemite RoadJuly 22, 2015(AP) - Thunderstorms are producing heavy rain in parts of Northern California and forecasters say a mudslide has closed a major highway in Yosemite.
EnvironmentNew Technology Tracks Effects of Humans On Ecosystems In National ParksJune 19, 2015(AP) - A recent study at Yosemite National Park in California tracked where people stroll through two popular meadows and pause now and then to admire the view.