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Washington Nationals
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

'Today, we celebrate': Judge says National Park Service must reinstate employees

Federal judge reinstates wrongly terminated federal employees, citing unlawful mass firings by the Trump administration.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Going to Yosemite soon? Here's how National Park Service layoffs could impact your trip

Layoffs at the National Park Service raise concerns about the future maintenance and accessibility of national parks.
The recent reduction in workforce at national parks could lead to significant challenges in maintaining park facilities and visitor services.
Non-profit organizations
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

National Park visitor centers and search and rescue facilities are on the chopping block. Here's what it could mean for your next trip.

Over 30 National Park Service leases are at risk of cancellation, potentially impacting visitor experiences and safety.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Trump administration backtracks on eliminating thousands of national parks employees

Public pressure has led to the reversal of job cuts at the National Park Service, allowing for increased seasonal hiring.
Retirement
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

Trump's firing of 1,000 national park workers raises concerns about maintenance, operating hours

The Trump administration has terminated 1,000 National Park Service employees amid efforts to downsize government, impacting park operations and visitor experience.
US news
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Yosemite Workers Unfurl Upside-Down US Flag to Protest Trump Job Cuts at National Parks

Displaying the U.S. flag upside down signifies dire distress and was used by Yosemite staff to protest job cuts.
Washington Nationals
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

'Today, we celebrate': Judge says National Park Service must reinstate employees

Federal judge reinstates wrongly terminated federal employees, citing unlawful mass firings by the Trump administration.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Going to Yosemite soon? Here's how National Park Service layoffs could impact your trip

Layoffs at the National Park Service raise concerns about the future maintenance and accessibility of national parks.
The recent reduction in workforce at national parks could lead to significant challenges in maintaining park facilities and visitor services.
Non-profit organizations
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

National Park visitor centers and search and rescue facilities are on the chopping block. Here's what it could mean for your next trip.

Over 30 National Park Service leases are at risk of cancellation, potentially impacting visitor experiences and safety.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Trump administration backtracks on eliminating thousands of national parks employees

Public pressure has led to the reversal of job cuts at the National Park Service, allowing for increased seasonal hiring.
Retirement
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

Trump's firing of 1,000 national park workers raises concerns about maintenance, operating hours

The Trump administration has terminated 1,000 National Park Service employees amid efforts to downsize government, impacting park operations and visitor experience.
US news
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Yosemite Workers Unfurl Upside-Down US Flag to Protest Trump Job Cuts at National Parks

Displaying the U.S. flag upside down signifies dire distress and was used by Yosemite staff to protest job cuts.
#yosemite-national-park
US news
fromFast Company
2 months ago

National parks in turmoil: why rangers hung an upside-down American flag at Yosemite

The upside-down American flag at Yosemite signals distress over funding cuts and staffing reductions impacting national parks.
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago
Snowboarding

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

US news
fromFast Company
2 months ago

National parks in turmoil: why rangers hung an upside-down American flag at Yosemite

The upside-down American flag at Yosemite signals distress over funding cuts and staffing reductions impacting national parks.
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago
Snowboarding

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

Law
fromNew York Post
6 days ago

Trump strikes a righteous blow against the feds' rabid criminal code

President Trump's executive order aims to reduce excessive federal regulations that can unjustly criminalize ordinary citizens.
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

Uhhh, It Sure Looks Like RFK Jr. Took His Family Swimming In Water Contaminated With Raw Sewage

Swimming and wading are not allowed due to high bacteria levels. Stay out of the water to protect streambanks, plants and animals and keep you and your family (including pets!) safe from illness.
DC food
Retirement
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Thousands of layoffs to hit Interior, National Parks imminently

The Interior Department plans significant layoffs, targeting thousands of employees across various agencies, particularly the National Park Service.
#washington-dc
Upper West Side
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

Take a look inside a historic 54-room Gilded Age mansion that belonged to one of America's richest families

The Vanderbilt Mansion, a Gilded Age estate, showcases the immense wealth and lifestyle of the Vanderbilt family, now accessible for public tours.
#visitor-experience
NYC LGBT
fromAol
1 month ago

Surfer who died at NYC beach got caught in deadly jetty residents begged officials to remove for years

The tragic drowning of filmmaker Sebastián Lasaosa Rogers highlights the dangers posed by neglected jetty structures at Jacob Riis Park.
#outdoor-activities
Non-profit organizations
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I'm a federal employee watching colleagues get laid off by DOGE. It's been devastating - we aren't cogs, we're human beings.

Funding cuts at the National Park Service threaten park maintenance and public safety, leading to layoffs among employees.
#history
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

National Parks Webpages Remove Mentions of Harriet Tubman and Slavery

The National Park Service is reshaping historical narratives, diluting references to slavery in educational materials about the Underground Railroad.
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

National Parks Webpages Remove Mentions of Harriet Tubman and Slavery

The National Park Service is reshaping historical narratives, diluting references to slavery in educational materials about the Underground Railroad.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Small Businesses Face a Tornado' of Challenges: Cuts, Freezes and Now Tariffs

It's feeling like a tornado to small-business owners, said Natalie Madeira Cofield, chief executive of the Association for Enterprise Opportunity, which supports initiatives to help companies with fewer than 10 employees. This is an unprecedented moment.
NYC startup
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

April Fools' Day jokes bring much-needed levity to National Park Service

"We are unsure whether the gelatin fiend used a large mold or perhaps some kind of gelatin ray, but we can say confidently that it is cherry flavored," Zion National Park staff wrote.
OMG science
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

National Park Rangers rebel against queer erasure on Trans Day of Visibility

Former National Park Service employees are challenging the erasure of transgender stories from public records through an initiative called Rangers Uncensored.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Fox News Host Lara Trump Asks White House Official If Donald Trump Will Be Put On Mount Rushmore: A Lot of People Wonder!'

To have the loss of a beautiful 12-year-old daughter, it's incomprehensible to have such a tragedy committed by people that should not have been in our country.
Washington DC
San Francisco
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Historic Bay Area military site vandalized with hate speech and hazardous chemicals

The SF-88 Nike missile site was vandalized with hate speech and hazardous chemicals, prompting a National Park Service investigation for tips.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

National Park Service worker fired by DOGE says he felt 'frozen' until he was finally told he'd be rehired

Anderson's termination letter arrived on Valentine's Day, marking a personal and professional low as he faced uncertainty among mass layoffs following DOGE's federal cuts.
Washington Nationals
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Point Reyes' historic dairies ousted after legal battle. Locals say it's conservation gone mad

As news of the settlement spread, however, it quickly became clear that many in the community did not agree. In fact, they thought it showed no understanding at all of local needs.
Mission District
NYC LGBT
fromGay City News
2 months ago

National Park Service claims error after partially scrubbing page about Bayard Rustin

The National Park Service mistakenly removed important pages about LGBTQ activist Bayard Rustin before restoring them after public attention.
Bayard Rustin's contributions to civil rights and LGBTQ advocacy continue to be recognized through his preserved residence.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

NPS takes down web pages dedicated to transgender activists

The National Park Service has removed references to transgender activists from its website, reflecting a troubling trend of censorship regarding LGBTQ history.
SF politics
fromDefector
2 months ago

Why Bully The National Park Service? | Defector

New directives from the U.S. Department of the Interior create operational chaos for the National Park Service, impacting essential spending.
#lawsuit
San Francisco Giants
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Niman Ranch founders sue US over Point Reyes land deal

The Nimans are suing the National Park Service over a ban on agriculture in Point Reyes National Seashore.
The lawsuit claims the ban will harm agriculture, the environment, and community health.
San Francisco Giants
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Niman Ranch founders sue US over Point Reyes land deal

The Nimans are suing the National Park Service over a ban on agriculture in Point Reyes National Seashore.
The lawsuit claims the ban will harm agriculture, the environment, and community health.
SF politics
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

National Park Service wins legal battle over controversial cashless policy

Federal judge dismissed part of lawsuit against National Park Service's cashless policy but allowed for amendment.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Elon Musk's $1 Spending Limit Is Paralyzing Federal Agencies

National Park Service travel has been restricted significantly, affecting operations and staff responsibilities.
#public-lands
SF politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump's Cuts Could Make Parks and Forests More Dangerous, Employees Say

Recent layoffs in public land agencies risk significant degradation of vital services and conservation efforts.
NYC parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Protesters gather at Rocky Mountain National Park as part of nationwide Protect Your Parks Protest

Protesters unite against significant layoffs in National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service, advocating for public lands and community health.
SF politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump's Cuts Could Make Parks and Forests More Dangerous, Employees Say

Recent layoffs in public land agencies risk significant degradation of vital services and conservation efforts.
NYC parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Protesters gather at Rocky Mountain National Park as part of nationwide Protect Your Parks Protest

Protesters unite against significant layoffs in National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service, advocating for public lands and community health.
#job-cuts
Retirement
fromtime.com
3 months ago

Trump Fires 1,000 National Park Workers, Raising Operational Concerns

The Trump administration has laid off 1,000 National Park Service employees as part of a broader downsizing effort.
Retirement
fromtime.com
3 months ago

Trump Fires 1,000 National Park Workers, Raising Operational Concerns

The Trump administration has laid off 1,000 National Park Service employees as part of a broader downsizing effort.
East Bay food
fromHigh Country News
2 months ago

Wild, wild turkeys, Tiptoe the Tortoise & one beary nice B&B - High Country News

The National Park Service humorously warns about wild turkeys while showcasing their impressive abilities.
Amid wildfires, a tortoise named Tiptoe becomes a local celebrity, highlighting community spirit.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Hundreds in Park Service Have Opted to Quit, Agency Memo Says

Significant staff reductions at National Parks raise concerns about service quality during summer tourist season.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Lawsuit alleges conspiracy' in Point Reyes farmland deal

A lawsuit has been filed to block the eviction of farm residents in Point Reyes, amidst a controversial deal between the National Park Service and the Nature Conservancy.
fromBikeMag
2 months ago

How Cutting Public Lands Workforce Will Impact Mountain Bike Recreation

The new presidential administration has led the Forest Service and other agencies to reduce their workforce by about 10%, primarily targeting employees with less than a year of service.
Bicycling
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