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Yosemite to require reservations for summer months
People looking to visit Yosemite may need to make a reservation to get into the park.
Yosemite belongs to the people, not bureaucrats
In a desperate attempt to preserve the status quo, bureaucrats are putting themselves ahead of the people – starting with a hostage-taking approach to our national parks, writes Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Elk Grove).
Wawona Hotel to close for repairs with no reopening date
The historic hotel will be closed indefinitely as the National Parks Service assesses the condition of the Victorian building.
Ahwahnee Hotel to undergo $35 million improvements
Federal funding will enhance the safety at the historic hotel in Yosemite National Park.
Man charged with sexual assault at Yosemite
The former employee is being accused of sexually assaulting a coworker.
Driver dies evading Yosemite Park Rangers
The driver was not wearing a seat belt when he crashed.
Pro rock climber sentenced to life in prison for sexually assaulting woman in Yosemite
Charles Barrett will spend the rest of his life behind bars for sexually assaulting a woman who visited Yosemite for a weekend of hiking in 2016.
Two students arrested in Mariposa for sex crimes
Mariposa County High School’s head basketball coach was also arrested for not reporting the alleged crimes.
Yosemite adds reservation system for 2024 park entry
The reservations are intended to ease overcrowding during peak visiting times during parts of next year.
Four arrested at Mariposa Lutheran church for selling meth
The suspects were operating out of the church’s Sunday school room.
