#public-access

#public-access

In the wilderness of northern Maine, a long tradition of allowing public access, even on privately owned lands, has shaped the region's culture and identity since the 1800s. So when "No Trespassing" signs showed up around Burnt Jacket Mountain, at the edge of Moosehead Lake, this summer, it did not go unnoticed. Neither did the new surveillance cameras and locked gates in the woods, nor the crews cutting a new road up the mountain who deflected questions from neighbors by citing nondisclosure agreements.

Berkeley Police Chief Jennifer Louis said the change was necessary to align with state and federal privacy requirements, protect officers when on duty and prevent potential suspects from evading arrest. Having considered alternatives, Louis said switching between encrypted and unencrypted channels would be challenging given a dispatch staffing shortage and delaying the feed or creating a key or workaround for media would not solve the issue of protecting sensitive information, as required by a 2020 memo from former California Attorney General Xavier Becerra.

The East Bay Regional Park District applauds Gov. Gavin Newsom's recent signing into law of Senate Bill 392, landmark legislation that strengthens conservation efforts and enhances climate resilience across the East Bay, as well as other areas throughout the state. SB 392, authored by state Sen. Tim Grayson, D-Concord, and passed unanimously by the state Legislature, establishes the East Bay Hills Conservation Program, empowering the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) to better protect the ecological integrity of the East Bay hills while improving wildfire

Hundreds of people plunged into the Chicago River's chilly waters on Sunday as part of the first organized swim in the river for nearly 100 years, a previously unthinkable act in what was once one of the most befouled waterways in the world. About 300 people, some wearing wetsuits, jumped into the Chicago River for a mile-long looping swim on an early, overcast midwest morning,

September: it's the month of the harvest moon (usually); Vogue's most celebrated issue; and the dominion of Virgos and Libras. But it's also when the UK, and much of Europe, opens doors usually closed to the public, with various organisations offering rare and free access to architectural gems, cultural institutions, science hubs, courts, palaces, medieval castles, embassies and houses that you could never afford to own.

"It's been challenging in recent years for residents of the city who wanted to access baseball and soccer fields, which require a fair degree of maintenance," Becker said, recapping the origin of the working group. "The city had set up a variety of contracts with local organizations - some nonprofits, some for-profit, to maintain those fields in exchange for priority, and in some cases, exclusive access to use those fields, which made it more difficult for individuals who weren't part of those organizations to get access to those fields."

The Trust for Public Land purchased the 5,843-acre Coast Dairies property in 1998 for $44.5 million, preserving its rural character for public enjoyment.

The Searcys Westminster Rooftop Terrace Bar is opening its doors to the public and offers an affordable experience with stunning views over Parliament and Westminster Abbey.

"Until now, Sheriff Corpus has refrained from fully responding to her accusers out of respect for employee privacy and a desire to maintain the integrity of internal processes, but the time has come to bring the truth to light."

The Grade I listed North Wing at Barts Hospital, built in 1730-32, will open after extensive restoration work, welcoming the public beginning October 6, 2025.

"This afternoon, I will travel to Castel Gandolfo, where I intend to have a short period of rest," Pope Leo XIV shared in a devotional message.

The Liberal Democrats have proposed an amendment to the Football Governance Bill ensuring that at least 10 Premier League games are available free-to-air each season. This amendment includes significant events like the League Cup Final and play-off finals from other divisions, aiming to increase public access to top-flight football without subscription fees.

As we get further back in time, as we get populations that are smaller and smaller, finding these places and interpreting them becomes increasingly difficult, archaeologist Kenneth Feder told Business Insider.

The planned extension of the Coldharbour Lane landfill until December 2029 aims to ensure sustainable waste management and avoid negative environmental impacts from new waste sites.

The process of collecting art started off with the idea that at one point in our time, we [knew we wanted] to tell a beautiful story of our universal love for culture and art.

Every Saturday, Bay Area residents can enjoy free general admission to the permanent galleries of the Legion of Honor, although special exhibitions require full-priced tickets.

In 2025, the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council aims to add 25 more miles to the trail, significantly increasing its annual growth and enhancing public access to nature.