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Father of Four Keeps Taking His Young Sons Up Yosemite’s El Capitan at Age Eight; Many Say It’s for Fame

An outdoor enthusiast from Colorado recently reached the top of Yosemite’s El Capitan with his eight-year-old son, and he did the same with his oldest son two years earlier. This time, he brought a documentary film crew, and some worry he’s endangering his kids’ lives for recognition.

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Saturday Links: Climber’s Death on El Capitan Inadvertently Livestreamed by TikToker

One speed camera in SF’s South Beach generates a quarter of the city’s tickets; a fake Mission District lawyer and MAGA supporter won’t stop giving legal advice to immigrants; and the sole witness to climber Balin Miller’s death also livestreamed it.

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Sunday Links: Supporters to Rally for Yosemite Ranger Fired for Hanging Trans Pride Flag

The FDA might classify 7-OH, the potent compound in kratom, as a controlled substance; foolhardy swimmers have been entering East Bay lakes that are closed due to toxic algae; and supporters of the park ranger fired for flying the trans pride flag at Yosemite in May are rallying Sunday.

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Photos: Nude Hikers Conquer Yosemite's El Capitan In the Buff

The 7,500-foot challenge of Yosemite National Park’s El Capitan has beckoned to mountain climbers for more than 150 years, but no one’s ever been stark raving mad enough to

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Video: Scroll Your Way Up Yosemite's El Capitan With Google Street View

Earlier this year, the 3,000 foot granite monolith El Capitan in Yosemite saw a historic free climb that captured and held the world's attention. Well, now you can return to