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CBS News
2 days ago
- CBS News
San Francisco tourists rescued from cliffside after trying to get dropped phone
A pair of San Francisco tourists were rescued Saturday after getting stuck on a cliffside, the San Francisco Fire Department said. Crews were sent to the area between Deadman's and Mile Rock Beach around 3:30 p.m. for a cliffside rescue. The Fire Department said one of them dropped their cellphone, and both of them got stuck on the cliffside trying to get it back. Crews from the Cliff Rescue 14 and Heavy Rescue 1 helped with a rope-rescue operation. The pair were rescued around an hour later. Neither was injured, and they were issued a ticket by the US Park Police. The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office's Henry 1 helicopter was on standby for the rescue, but was not needed.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
National Park Service alters course, opening up Dupont Circle for Pride events
The National Park Service (NPS) on Saturday backpedaled again on closing the notorious Dupont Circle Park for this weekend's WorldPride events, removing the barricades that were put up less than a day before. NPS and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the decision in a joint statement on Saturday. 'We are pleased that the Mayor's office and the National Park Service could work together overnight on a solution that protects the historic features of this park while also ensuring the safety of all who enjoy it,' the statement reads. 'We want this weekend to be a safe and fun celebration in our nation's capital – and one that includes one of the best parks and community spaces in our city, Dupont Circle,' they wrote. 'We look forward to working together on future initiatives that keep DC safe and beautiful.' The news comes a day after NPS said in an order that it would temporarily close the park that is central to Washington's notorious LGBTQ neighborhood, despite local officials suggesting it would stay open. At the request of the U.S. Park Police (USPP), an anti-scale fence was installed around the park's perimeter and was expected to remain in place until Sunday evening. Despite the reversal, a barrier will remain around the fountain at the center of the park, an official told The Washington Post. USPP Maj. Frank Hilsher told NPS officials earlier this week that the initial request was based on 'several previous years of assaultive, destructive and disorderly behavior' in the area and blocking off the park would 'deter potential violence, reduce the risk of destructive acts and decrease the need for extensive law enforcement presences.' The turmoil comes as Washington hosts WorldPride for the first time. As the nation's capital celebrates its 50th year of hosting Pride events, the Capital Pride parade is set to kick off around 2 p.m. on Saturday. The last time WorldPride was hosted in the U.S. was in 2019 when New York City welcomed approximately 5 million people. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Advertiser
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Advertiser
Pride march through Washington in defiance of Trump
LGBTQI people from around the world are set to march through the streets of Washington in a joyful celebration meant to show defiance to President Donald Trump's roll-back of queer rights. The parade route will come within one block of the White House grounds, marking one of the final main events of the weeks-long WorldPride celebration. On Sunday, a more political event, dubbed a rally and march, will convene at the Lincoln Memorial, a revered space in the US civil rights movement as the site of Martin Luther King Jr's I Have a Dream speech in 1963. Events will play out in the US capital in the wake of the Trump administration's measures to curtail LGBTQI rights. The Republican president has issued executive orders limiting transgender rights, banning transgender people from serving in the armed forces, and rescinding anti-discrimination policies for LGBTQI people as part of a campaign to repeal diversity, equity and inclusion programs. While proponents of DEI consider it necessary to correct historic inequities, the White House has described it as a form of discrimination based on race or gender, and said its transgender policy protects women by keeping transgender women out of shared spaces. Moreover, the White House said it has appointed some openly gay people to cabinet posts or judgeships, and noted that the Trump administration took steps to decriminalise homosexuality globally, and that its 2019 initiative "Ending the HIV Epidemic" aimed to cut HIV infections by 90 per cent by 2030. "The President is honoured to serve all Americans," White House spokesperson Harrison Fields said in a statement. Event organisers said they were unaware of any counter-protests or anti-LGBTQI demonstrations planned for Saturday or Sunday. The National Park Service, however, has decided to fence off Dupont Circle, a popular public space, until Sunday night at the request of the US Park Police, which said closure was necessary to "secure the park, deter potential violence, reduce the risk of destructive acts and decrease the need for extensive law enforcement presences". Capital Pride Alliance, which is organising WorldPride events, said it was "frustrated and disappointed" at the closure. "This beloved landmark is central to the community that WorldPride intends to celebrate and honour," the alliance said. "It's much more than a park, for generations it's been a gathering place for DC's LGBTQ+ community, hosting First Amendment assemblies and memorial services for those we lost to the AIDS epidemic and following tragic events like the Pulse nightclub shooting." LGBTQI people from around the world are set to march through the streets of Washington in a joyful celebration meant to show defiance to President Donald Trump's roll-back of queer rights. The parade route will come within one block of the White House grounds, marking one of the final main events of the weeks-long WorldPride celebration. On Sunday, a more political event, dubbed a rally and march, will convene at the Lincoln Memorial, a revered space in the US civil rights movement as the site of Martin Luther King Jr's I Have a Dream speech in 1963. Events will play out in the US capital in the wake of the Trump administration's measures to curtail LGBTQI rights. The Republican president has issued executive orders limiting transgender rights, banning transgender people from serving in the armed forces, and rescinding anti-discrimination policies for LGBTQI people as part of a campaign to repeal diversity, equity and inclusion programs. While proponents of DEI consider it necessary to correct historic inequities, the White House has described it as a form of discrimination based on race or gender, and said its transgender policy protects women by keeping transgender women out of shared spaces. Moreover, the White House said it has appointed some openly gay people to cabinet posts or judgeships, and noted that the Trump administration took steps to decriminalise homosexuality globally, and that its 2019 initiative "Ending the HIV Epidemic" aimed to cut HIV infections by 90 per cent by 2030. "The President is honoured to serve all Americans," White House spokesperson Harrison Fields said in a statement. Event organisers said they were unaware of any counter-protests or anti-LGBTQI demonstrations planned for Saturday or Sunday. The National Park Service, however, has decided to fence off Dupont Circle, a popular public space, until Sunday night at the request of the US Park Police, which said closure was necessary to "secure the park, deter potential violence, reduce the risk of destructive acts and decrease the need for extensive law enforcement presences". Capital Pride Alliance, which is organising WorldPride events, said it was "frustrated and disappointed" at the closure. "This beloved landmark is central to the community that WorldPride intends to celebrate and honour," the alliance said. "It's much more than a park, for generations it's been a gathering place for DC's LGBTQ+ community, hosting First Amendment assemblies and memorial services for those we lost to the AIDS epidemic and following tragic events like the Pulse nightclub shooting." LGBTQI people from around the world are set to march through the streets of Washington in a joyful celebration meant to show defiance to President Donald Trump's roll-back of queer rights. The parade route will come within one block of the White House grounds, marking one of the final main events of the weeks-long WorldPride celebration. On Sunday, a more political event, dubbed a rally and march, will convene at the Lincoln Memorial, a revered space in the US civil rights movement as the site of Martin Luther King Jr's I Have a Dream speech in 1963. Events will play out in the US capital in the wake of the Trump administration's measures to curtail LGBTQI rights. The Republican president has issued executive orders limiting transgender rights, banning transgender people from serving in the armed forces, and rescinding anti-discrimination policies for LGBTQI people as part of a campaign to repeal diversity, equity and inclusion programs. While proponents of DEI consider it necessary to correct historic inequities, the White House has described it as a form of discrimination based on race or gender, and said its transgender policy protects women by keeping transgender women out of shared spaces. Moreover, the White House said it has appointed some openly gay people to cabinet posts or judgeships, and noted that the Trump administration took steps to decriminalise homosexuality globally, and that its 2019 initiative "Ending the HIV Epidemic" aimed to cut HIV infections by 90 per cent by 2030. "The President is honoured to serve all Americans," White House spokesperson Harrison Fields said in a statement. Event organisers said they were unaware of any counter-protests or anti-LGBTQI demonstrations planned for Saturday or Sunday. The National Park Service, however, has decided to fence off Dupont Circle, a popular public space, until Sunday night at the request of the US Park Police, which said closure was necessary to "secure the park, deter potential violence, reduce the risk of destructive acts and decrease the need for extensive law enforcement presences". Capital Pride Alliance, which is organising WorldPride events, said it was "frustrated and disappointed" at the closure. "This beloved landmark is central to the community that WorldPride intends to celebrate and honour," the alliance said. "It's much more than a park, for generations it's been a gathering place for DC's LGBTQ+ community, hosting First Amendment assemblies and memorial services for those we lost to the AIDS epidemic and following tragic events like the Pulse nightclub shooting." LGBTQI people from around the world are set to march through the streets of Washington in a joyful celebration meant to show defiance to President Donald Trump's roll-back of queer rights. The parade route will come within one block of the White House grounds, marking one of the final main events of the weeks-long WorldPride celebration. On Sunday, a more political event, dubbed a rally and march, will convene at the Lincoln Memorial, a revered space in the US civil rights movement as the site of Martin Luther King Jr's I Have a Dream speech in 1963. Events will play out in the US capital in the wake of the Trump administration's measures to curtail LGBTQI rights. The Republican president has issued executive orders limiting transgender rights, banning transgender people from serving in the armed forces, and rescinding anti-discrimination policies for LGBTQI people as part of a campaign to repeal diversity, equity and inclusion programs. While proponents of DEI consider it necessary to correct historic inequities, the White House has described it as a form of discrimination based on race or gender, and said its transgender policy protects women by keeping transgender women out of shared spaces. Moreover, the White House said it has appointed some openly gay people to cabinet posts or judgeships, and noted that the Trump administration took steps to decriminalise homosexuality globally, and that its 2019 initiative "Ending the HIV Epidemic" aimed to cut HIV infections by 90 per cent by 2030. "The President is honoured to serve all Americans," White House spokesperson Harrison Fields said in a statement. Event organisers said they were unaware of any counter-protests or anti-LGBTQI demonstrations planned for Saturday or Sunday. The National Park Service, however, has decided to fence off Dupont Circle, a popular public space, until Sunday night at the request of the US Park Police, which said closure was necessary to "secure the park, deter potential violence, reduce the risk of destructive acts and decrease the need for extensive law enforcement presences". Capital Pride Alliance, which is organising WorldPride events, said it was "frustrated and disappointed" at the closure. "This beloved landmark is central to the community that WorldPride intends to celebrate and honour," the alliance said. "It's much more than a park, for generations it's been a gathering place for DC's LGBTQ+ community, hosting First Amendment assemblies and memorial services for those we lost to the AIDS epidemic and following tragic events like the Pulse nightclub shooting."
New York Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- New York Times
Dupont Circle Park Will Close Amid Pride Event After All, Park Service Says
The authorities in Washington, D.C., said a park in Dupont Circle would be closed during Pride celebrations this weekend after all, after days of back-and-forth among city leaders over the longstanding gathering spot for the L.G.B.T.Q. community. The National Park Service, which administers the site, said it would be closed from Thursday until 6 p.m. Sunday 'for the maintenance of public health and safety and protection of natural and cultural resources.' In a document dated Wednesday and shared on Friday, it said the closure had been requested by the U.S. Park Police, a unit of the Park Service. Crews near the park appeared to be unloading fencing early Friday at the park, according to WUSA, a CBS-affiliated local broadcaster. The Park Service announced earlier this week that it would close the site, which sits inside a traffic circle, on a request by Washington, D.C., police. The police cited concerns about potential vandalism and disorderly behavior over the weekend during WorldPride, an international celebration of the L.G.B.T.Q. community that the city is hosting this year. There were no official WorldPride events set to be held in the park, although the event's parade on Saturday is expected to pass a few blocks away. The decision to close an area with a long history as a hub for the city's L.G.B.T.Q. community — at a time when the Trump administration's crackdown on diversity programs has left Pride events nationwide facing financial pressures — met with an outcry. City Council members and residents complained to the Metropolitan Police Department, the city's police force, prompting the police chief, Pamela A. Smith, to rescind the department's request for the Park Service to close the park. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Washington Post
4 days ago
- Politics
- Washington Post
Crews close off Dupont Circle Park for WorldPride festivities this weekend
Authorities began fencing off a park Friday morning at the heart of D.C.'s historic LGBTQ neighborhood as the District prepares for Pride celebrations this weekend. In an order issued Wednesday, the National Park Service imposed 'a temporary closure of Dupont Circle Park from approximately 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, 2025, through approximately 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, 2025.' The closure, the order notes, 'comes at the request of the United States Park Police,' which has called the closure 'necessary for the maintenance of public health and safety and protection of natural and cultural resources in Dupont Circle Park.' Neither the National Park Service nor the U.S. Park Police issued any public statement on the park closure as of Friday morning. The move comes after uncertainty about the closure of the park during WorldPride. Federal officials had declined earlier this week to publicly say whether they will install a tall no-climb fence around the perimeter of Dupont Circle Park on Friday and assign U.S. Park Police officers in and around the park to keep the public out, despite days of pressure from city leaders and LGBTQ advocates to keep the historic park open during this week's WorldPride festivities. This story is developing and will be updated.
