A new speed record was set by climber Nick Ehman at Yosemite National Park. “El Capitan” is one of the park’s most recognizable landmarks and also a popular challenge for world-class climbers. NTD’s Jason Blair spoke with professional climber Maison Des Champs to get an idea of just how impressive the new record is.
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif.—A hiker has been missing in Yosemite National Park since the holiday weekend after being swept away by a cold and fast-flowing creek as California’s epic winter snowpack melts. Hayden T. Klemenok vanished while backpacking with a group at Upper Chilnualna Falls on Sunday, the National Park Service said in a statement. […]
Rally-goers protested a children’s story time when a drag queen was invited to read at a college. Parents called the event inappropriate. A city’s police department in Southern California plans to adopt a full electric vehicle fleet by replacing its current gas-powered cars with Teslas. The Oakland school district and the local teachers union have […]
Following President Joe Biden’s reelection bid, Californians say they have mixed feelings: Some support it, some don’t, and others say he’s simply “too old.” A controversial bill is slowly making its way through the legislature. Critics of the bill say it mischaracterizes pro-life pregnancy care centers. There’s another delay in the arraignment of a tech […]
Los Angeles International Airport is bracing for a record number of travelers this spring break. Airport officials encourage travelers to book ahead and be ready for congestion at the terminals. California is also extending its state tax filing deadline for residents impacted by the recent storms. The decision aligns with the federal deadline extension. This […]
The State Attorney General’s wife withdrew herself from serving as chair of a budget subcommittee, after allegations of a conflict of interest and ethical concerns. California is introducing a new bill that would prevent the state from working with banks that do business with gun manufacturers. Critics say it’s discriminating against firearm companies. Another storm […]
Though it’s currently the largest active fire in the state, the Oak Fire is under control, officials say. The fire grew rapidly over the weekend, and we’ll have details for you about any threat it may pose to Yosemite National Park. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law that allows Californians to sue gun […]
In an area near Yosemite National Park, a 17,000-acre fire grew rapidly over the weekend. The governor declared a state of emergency. Various community leaders came together last week to discuss the dangers of drug injection sites. We’ll hear from them about the precedent, and what it means for the cities opening them. Illegal immigrants […]
WAWONA, Calif.—A fast-moving brush fire near Yosemite National Park exploded in size Saturday into one of California’s largest wildfires of the year, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of people and shutting off power to more than 2,000 homes and businesses. The Oak Fire started Friday afternoon southwest of the park near the town of Midpines […]
Elon Musk responds to the Twitter lawsuit against him. We hear what the billionaire has to say about the court filing. The governor is away again. This time, he’s at the nation’s capital to receive an education award. Bay Area police solved a three-decade-old cold case. The suspect is from California but was recently arrested […]
Firefighters are making progress on containing the fire burning in Yosemite National Park. But heavy smoke is still expected to spread over the next few days. An Olympic silver medalist was hit by a homeless man in broad daylight in Los Angeles. The former Olympian is doing fine, but reminds people to stay alert. Also […]
California’s popular Yosemite is on fire. Good news is, none of the famous giant sequoia trees has been destroyed. And another fire broke out under a freeway. The area is known for frequent blazes. Twitter appears to be on the verge of suing Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, into forcing a sale. Legal experts […]
San Francisco has a new district attorney. The mayor appointed a new city prosecutor to replace the recently recalled Chesa Boudin. In the wake of the Supreme Court ruling on concealed carry weapons, California is drafting new, stricter legislation. It could make carrying a firearm in the state—concealed or not—even more difficult. The head of […]
Family selfies, nature photos, an unanswered text, and several calls that were never connected detail the final hours of a California couple and their child before they died on a hiking trail near Yosemite last August. Jonathan Gerrish, Ellen Chung, and their 1-year-old daughter, Miju, died from hyperthermia, the condition of having a high body […]
In this episode, Noah travels to the Southwest to explore Yosemite National Park and Zion National Park. He’ll discover amazing evidence for the quick formation of the granite rocks at Yosemite during the Flood, the massive erosion of the granite, and also the quick accumulation of ice in the valleys from ideal conditions right after […]
Federal forest officials closed trails and campgrounds in a remote area near Yosemite National Park because of “unknown hazards” located in the area where a family and their dog were mysteriously found dead last month. The bodies of Jonathan Gerrish, Ellen Chung, their 1-year-old daughter, Miju, and the family dog, Oksi, were found by search […]
Authorities in Mariposa County, California, are trying to determine why a family of three and their dog died on a remote hiking trail in the Sierra National Forest near Yosemite National Park. Search and rescue workers found the bodies of John Gerrish, Ellen Chung, their one-year-old daughter, Miju, and the family dog on Tuesday near […]
