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A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 3,882,642 visitors to Yosemite National Park in 2014 spent $ 405 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 6,261 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $ 535 million. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-creates-535-million-in-economic-benefits.htm

A new National Park Service report shows that 5,028,868 visitors to Yosemite National Park in 2016 spent $ 520,629,100 in communities near the park. That spending supported 7883 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $ 686,339,500. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tourism-to-yosemite-national-parkcreates-686339500-in-economic-benefits.htm

A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 4,336,889 visitors to Yosemite National Park in 2017 spent $ 451,782,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported 6,666 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $ 589,343,700. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tourism-to-yosemite-national-park-creates-589-343-700-in-economic-benefits.htm

A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 4,009,438 visitors to Yosemite National Park in 2018 spent $ 495,245,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported 6,184 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $ 624,129,000. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tourism-to-yosemite-national-park-creates-624-129-000-in-economic-benefits.htm

People tend to listen more when someone uses powerful, authoritative language regardless of whether the person talking is a man or a woman. At least that’s according to one new study, co-authored by UC Merced Assistant Professor of Economics, Ketki Sheth. Valley Edition Host Kathleen Schock spoke with her about …

Roughly four to five million visitors flock to Yosemite National Park each year, most of whom seek out the misty waterfalls and dramatic granite walls of Yosemite Valley. But how would those numbers change if the park boasted a second awe-inspiring valley? A recent report evaluates the economic benefits of …

For 24 hours starting late Saturday, California Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cardholders will not be able to use their cards. The outage is scheduled to start at 11 p.m. Saturday … Click to Continue »

The Latest on the House’s consideration of bills to address the Department of Veterans Affairs’ budget gap, and expand the GI Bill (all times local): 7:30 p.m. The House has … Click to Continue »

President Donald Trump’s executive order to undo several Obama-era global-warming regulations has some critics steaming. Andrew Steer, president and CEO of the World Resources Institute, accused Trump of “taking a … Click to Continue »

Longtime rumor swirled during elections that supervisors elected to third term receive lifetime benefits Supervisors receive same retirement options as all other county employees It’s possible a supervisor could earn retirement for lifetime, depending on age, years of service, other factors … Click to Continue »

Scores marched, waving flags and chanting Health care, education and farmworkers’ rights were the focus The march was also in solidarity of workers in San Quintin, Mexico … Click to Continue »

A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 3,882,642 visitors to Yosemite National Park in 2014 spent $ 405 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 6,261 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $ 535 million. http://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-creates-535-million-in-economic-benefits.htm