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First Salmon in Over a Century Returns to Klamath River After Dam Removal

The Klamath River has welcomed its first salmon in over a century, thanks to the largest dam removal project in…

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Lodi Skydiving Instructor Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison Following Fatal Incident

A Lodi skydiving instructor, Robert Allen Pooley, was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison, followed by 36 months of…

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Sacramento Records First-Ever 100-Degree Day in October

Sacramento has just shattered another heat record during an ongoing late-season heatwave that has gripped Northern California. Thursday marked the…

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La Niña Could Spell Trouble for California’s Water Supply and Increase Flood Risk, Experts Warn

California’s water supply and flood risk could be in for a rollercoaster ride over the next 12 months, as state…

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Get Ready! NOAA Forecasts Rare Northern Lights Show in Northern California this Week.

A rare chance to witness the northern lights could come to Northern California tonight and Friday, following a major solar…

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Park Fire Now 100% Contained After Burning 429,000 Acres Across Northern California

Just over two months after it ignited, the massive Park Fire in Chico is now 100% contained, fire officials have…

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Yosemite National Park Updates Entry Reservation System for Remainder of 2024

Yosemite National Park has announced a change to its entry reservation system, adjusting the end time for reservations for the…

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Federal Funding Extended for Lake Tahoe Restoration, Ensuring $300 Million Investment Through 2034

A coalition of Lake Tahoe agencies is celebrating a significant win for the region with Congress’s recent passage of a…

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Entrance to National Parks is Free for National Public Lands Day. Here’s Where to Go in NorCal.

Get ready to lace up your hiking boots and hit the trails! National Public Lands Day is offering an incredible…

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Yosemite Facelift Returns for Another Year of Park Cleanup

Photo: Yosemite Climbing Association The Yosemite Facelift, an annual volunteer event organized by the Yosemite Climbing Association (YCA), is back…

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New Research Claims that Lake Tahoe is the Oldest in Northern America

New research has revealed that Lake Tahoe is the oldest lake in North America and the third oldest in the…

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NorCal Lake Sees its Worst Botulism Outbreak in History, Killing More Than 75,000 Birds

The Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge in the Klamath Basin, near the California-Oregon border, is facing its worst botulism outbreak…

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Another Northern California Town Voting to Change its Controversial Name

Mount Konocti looking over Clear Lake The town of Kelseyville in Lake County is holding a vote on whether to…

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Celebrate National Public Lands Day with Volunteer Opportunities Across Northern California

National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is just around the corner, offering outdoor enthusiasts a chance to give back to public…

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NorCals’s New $4 Billion Reservoir Clears Major Legal Hurdle

The Sites Reservoir project, a major water storage initiative in California, has overcome a significant legal obstacle following a recent…

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Lake Tahoe Officials Release New Emergency Wildfire Evacuation Plan

Local leaders and emergency officials have unveiled the new Lake Tahoe Regional Evacuation Plan, developed in collaboration with 23 agencies…

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Leonardo DiCaprio’s NorCal-Filmed Thriller Gets Official Title and 2025 Release Date

Leonardo DiCaprio’s brand-new thriller, which was filmed in Northern California earlier this year, now has an official name and release…

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Historic Fire Lookout Cabin Destroyed by Park Fire in Lassen National Forest

Photo: Forest Fire Lookout Association The nearly 90-year-old McCarthy Point lookout cabin, a historic site in Lassen National Forest, was…

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Photos Show the Updated Trail Repair at the Closed Burney Falls

The trail down to the pool at Burney Falls has been under construction since April, effectively closing one of the…

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AT&T Reaches Settlement to Remove Cables from Lake Tahoe

AT&T has reached a settlement with the California Sportfishing Protection Alliance (CSPA) over a lawsuit regarding two telecommunication cables in…

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Matsutake Mushroom Harvest Season Opens in Shasta-Trinity National Forest

The 2024 harvest season for Matsutake mushrooms has officially opened in the Shasta McCloud Management Unit of the Shasta-Trinity National…

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La Niña Expected to Develop This Fall. Here’s What That Means for Northern California.

Northern California residents may see a shift in weather patterns this fall as scientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric…

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Star-Studded Lineup Headlines Tahoe Live Music Festival at Palisades Tahoe

Palisades Tahoe is turning up the heat this December with Tahoe Live, a two-day winter kickoff event featuring world-class headliners…

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Three Miles of NorCal Coastline Protected in Landmark Redwoods Conservation Deal

Save the Redwoods League is working to purchase and permanently protect the 1,624-acre Sonoma Coast Redwoods property, home to mature…

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Missing Backpacker Found Dead in Yosemite After Nearly Two Weeks

A tragic end came to the search for a missing backpacker in Yosemite National Park. Kirk S. Thomas Olsen, 61,…

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Celebrate National Public Lands Day with Volunteer Opportunities in Shasta-Trinity National Forest

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 28th! The U.S. Forest Service-Shasta-Trinity National Forest (USFS) is hosting special volunteer opportunities and…

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Yosemite’s Iconic Historic Hotel Shuts Down Indefinitely

Yosemite National Park has announced the indefinite closure of the historic Wawona Hotel, starting December 2nd, for a comprehensive condition…

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Yosemite’s Largest Restoration Project Ever is Bringing New Life to the Park

The restoration of Ackerson Meadow, the largest meadow in Yosemite National Park, is almost complete, and it’s already showing vibrant…

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A Partial Eclipse and Supermoon Will Soon Light Up the Northern California Sky

Get ready, Northern California! A dazzling celestial event is coming our way on September 17th, featuring a supermoon and a…

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Teen Identified in Fatal Jet Skiing Accident on Shasta Lake

Tragedy struck Shasta Lake over the weekend when a 19-year-old died following a jet ski collision. Now, officials have identified…

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Bridge Fire Nearly Destroys Beloved Southern California Ski Resort

As Northern Californians, we know all too well the devastating impact wildfires can have on our cherished outdoor spaces. This…

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Body of BASE Jumper Recovered Near Mammoth Lakes After Fatal Accident

Photo: Mono County Sheriff The body of Leonardo Durant, a man who died in a BASE jumping accident on Mount…

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Historic Humboldt Ghost Town Added to National Register of Historic Places

Photo: Cal Poly Humboldt Falk, a once-thriving logging community in Humboldt County that became a ghost town nearly a century…

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This Northern California State Park is Ranked the Best in the U.S. by TripAdvisor Users

Humboldt Redwoods State Park in Northern California has been ranked as the top state park in the United States, according…

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Adventure Van Expo Returns to Palisades Tahoe for a Weekend of Van Life and Outdoor Fun

Palisades Tahoe is bringing back the Adventure Van Expo, a weekend event celebrating the rapidly growing van life culture and…

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California Wolf Population Nearly Doubles with 30 New Pups in 2024

California’s wolf population continues to grow as five of the state’s seven known wolf packs have produced pups this year,…

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Redwood National Park Visitors Boost Local Economy with $37.9 Million Impact in 2023

A recent National Park Service (NPS) report reveals that 409,105 visitors to Redwood National Park in 2023 contributed significantly to…

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Jet Ski Crash on Shasta Lake Leaves One Dead, Another Injured

A jet ski collision on Shasta Lake turned fatal on Saturday afternoon, resulting in the death of an 18-year-old male…

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Climbing Accident Claims Life of Woman at Lover’s Leap Near Lake Tahoe

A rock climbing accident claimed the life of a 30-year-old woman at Lover’s Leap, a renowned climbing spot near Lake…

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PG&E Announces High Whitewater Flows on the Pit River This Weekend

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is set to offer another round of thrilling whitewater flows on the Pit 5…

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Whaleback Pack Responsible for Recent Spike in Wolf Predations in Northern California

The Whaleback Pack, a well-known group of wolves located in Siskiyou County, has been identified as the primary culprit behind…

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Bear Canisters Now Required for All Overnight Visitors in Desolation Wilderness

The USDA Forest Service’s Eldorado National Forest and the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) have enacted regulations mandating the…

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Popular NorCal Photographer’s iPhone Image Selected for Wildlife Photographer of the Year Award

Randy Robbins in action (via the Randy Robbins Photography Facebook page) For the first time in the history of the…

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Point Reyes Sand Sculpture Contest Returns this Week

The annual Sand Sculpture Contest at Drakes Beach, hosted by Point Reyes National Seashore, is coming back this year with…

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Ikon Pass Expands its Tahoe Offerings with Addition of Sierra-at-Tahoe

Photo via Sierra-at-Tahoe Skiers and snowboarders in Northern California have a new reason to be excited this winter as the…

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California Unveils New Plan for Restoring Salmon and Steelhead in a Free-Flowing Klamath River

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has released a comprehensive 60-page plan to guide the reintroduction and monitoring…

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New Evacuation Simulations Highlight Tahoe’s Dangerous Traffic Bottlenecks During Wildfires

A new study has revealed alarming evacuation times for the Tahoe Basin in the event of a wildfire emergency. The…

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Teen Captures Heart-Stopping Encounter with Mammoth Lakes Bear in Viral Video

A California teenager found herself face-to-face with the bear in Mammoth Lakes, which unexpectedly approached her and placed its paw…

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Redding Opens New Trail Linking Sundial and Diestelhorst Bridges

The City of Redding has officially unveiled a new one-mile trail connection that links the iconic Sundial Bridge to the…

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Klamath River Flows Free for the First Time in Over 100 Years

Photo: CalTrout For the first time in more than a century, the Klamath River is flowing freely. This week, the…

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Dark Sky Festival Returns to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

Sequoia Parks Conservancy recently announced the return of the Dark Sky Festival, running from September 6-8, 2024. This year’s theme,…

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California’s Free Fishing Day is This Weekend. Here Are Our Favorite Places to Fish in NorCal.

Don’t miss the last chance to fish for free this year! Free Fishing Day in California is being offered by…

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Man Faces 21 Years in Prison for Igniting Oroville’s Thompson Fire with Firework

Photo: CalFire A 26-year-old man from Northern California has been charged with arson for allegedly starting the Thompson Fire in…

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Hundreds of Sea Lions Take Over Monterey Beach, Forcing Temporary Closure

San Carlos Beach in Monterey has been temporarily closed to the public due to a significant influx of sea lions…

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Pacific Crest Trail Hiker Rescued in Siskiyou County After Severe Injury

On Sunday, August 25th, an experienced Canadian hiker on the Pacific Crest Trail near Seiad Valley faced a perilous situation…

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SOURCE: Beloved Bear Euthanized After Viral Video Shows Close Encounter with Campers

According to a source, a beloved bear in the Mammoth Lakes area has been euthanized following a run-in with campers…

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Lassen Park Highway Fully Reopens for the First Time Since Park Fire Closure

Lassen Volcanic National Park has fully reopened Highway 89 for the first time since the devastating Park Fire came into…

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Lassen Volcanic National Park is Covered in Snow. The Highway Will Fully Reopen Once it Clears.

Lassen Volcanic National Park’s Highway 89 is currently closed between Sulphur Works and Devastated Area due to an unexpected snowfall…

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Snowfall Possible in the Sierra this Weekend as Temperatures Plummet

Winter weather may be making an early appearance in Northern California this weekend, as a dusting of snow is possible…

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Father of Three Drowns Near Lake Tahoe’s Bonsai Rock

A San Jose father of three tragically drowned near the eastern shore of Lake Tahoe on Saturday, according to reports…

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Portions of Upper Bidwell Park Reopen as Park Fire Containment Progresses

As containment of the massive Park Fire continues to increase, parts of Upper Bidwell Park in Chico are beginning to…

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Man Fends Off Bear with a Shovel on Lake Tahoe Beach

An afternoon at South Lake Tahoe’s Pope Beach took a wild turn when a black bear wandered onto the shore…

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Teen Rescued from Overnight Ordeal After Kayak Overturns in Northern California Reservoir

A 17-year-old boy was rescued Sunday morning after spending a cold and harrowing night at Stampede Reservoir. The teen, who…

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Lassen Volcanic National Park Partially Reopens as Park Fire Containment Progresses

As firefighting efforts continue to stabilize the Park Fire’s northeastern edge, Lassen Volcanic National Park has reopened its northern entrance,…

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A Rare Blue Supermoon Will Shine Over the Night Sky in Northern California this Week

This week, the skies of Northern California will be graced by the first of 2024’s four consecutive supermoons, and it’s…

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Jogger Survives Terrifying Bear Attack in Tuolumne County

A routine jog turned into a life-or-death struggle for Tuolumne County resident Quanah Ottaway, who found himself face-to-face with a…

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Significant Reduction in July 4th Trash at Lake Tahoe Beaches Thanks to Community Efforts

The League to Save Lake Tahoe has released promising data from 11 years of 4th of July beach cleanups, revealing…

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Yosemite’s New Timed Entry System Could Become Permanent. Here’s How That Will Impact Visitors.

Yosemite National Park officials are proposing to make a timed entry system a permanent fixture during peak visitation periods to…

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Federal and State Leaders Push for New Initiatives to Protect Lake Tahoe

Amid growing concerns about the impact of millions of tourists visiting Lake Tahoe each year, federal, state, and local leaders…

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New Restrictions Imposed at Popular Mount Shasta Area to Protect Sensitive Ecosystem

The Shasta-Trinity National Forest has announced new restrictions on camping, parking, water recreation, and other activities at Panther Meadow on…

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11,000 Acres of Upper Trinity River Watershed Protected in Landmark Conservation Deal

In a significant move to safeguard one of California’s critical water sources and its rich biodiversity, nearly 11,000 acres of…

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Fire Danger in Yosemite: Here’s How to Be Fire Safe in California’s Most Popular National Park

Yosemite National Park officials have announced that due to a lack of precipitation and consistently high temperatures, the danger of…

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Historic Fire Lookout Gets a Fresh Upgrade, Offering a Unique Stay in Tahoe National Forest

The historic Calpine Fire Lookout in Tahoe National Forest is looking better than ever, thanks to recent renovations that have…

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Park Fire Holds Steady as Crews Make Progress on Containment

Photo via CalFire For the first time since the Park Fire ignited on July 24th, the massive blaze has held…

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Northern Lights May Illuminate the Northern California Skies Again Tonight

For a second consecutive night, Northern California residents may be treated to a rare and breathtaking sight as the Northern…

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This Timelapse of the Perseid Meteor Shower and the Northern Lights Shows a Special Night in Northern California

Northern California was treated to a rare and awe-inspiring display last night as the Northern Lights lit up the sky…

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Sky Gazers Went Out to Witness the Perseid Meteor Shower. Instead, They Found the Northern Lights.

Northern California sky-gazers headed out to witness the highly anticipated Perseid meteor shower last night, but instead, they were treated…

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Here’s a Map of All the Harmful Algae Blooms in Northern California

One underreported impact of Northern California’s summer season is the heating and low flows of different waterways. With that stagnant…

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Old Farmer’s Almanac Makes its Fall Weather Predictions for Northern California

As Northern California continues to endure the relentless summer heat this August, many are eagerly awaiting the arrival of cooler…

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Jumping into this Section of the American River is Now Prohibited After Multiple Drownings

Clay Banks, a popular spot for cooling off in the Sacramento area, is now off-limits for jumping into the water.…

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There Are Currently 6 Wildfires Burning in Yosemite. Here’s What You Need to Know.

Yosemite National Park officials have provided an update on six lightning-caused fires that have been burning in the park since…

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The Strongest Meteor Shower of the Year Peaks Tonight. Here’s How to See it in Northern California.

One of the most anticipated celestial events of the summer, the Perseid meteor shower, is set to dazzle the skies…

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Legislators Looking to Expand the Golden Gate National Recreation by Nearly 900 Acres

The Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) is poised for a significant expansion, thanks to new legislation proposed by U.S.…

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Historic Water Race Returns to the Sacramento River in Redding

Visit Redding and Headwaters Adventure Company have announced the revival of the Lake Redding Regatta, a cherished local event from…

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These Photos from the Frontlines of the Park Fire are Both Beautiful and Terrifying

The Park Fire, one of the largest wildfires in Northern California’s recent history, has been raging since July 24, 2024.…

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Missing Hikers Found Safe in Yosemite National Park

In a relieving turn of events, two hikers who went missing over the weekend in Yosemite National Park have been…

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Redding Air Tanker Base Sets Record Amid Park Fire Battle

Photo by CalFire As the Park Fire continues to rage across Northern California, the Redding Air Tanker Base has set…

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Park Fire Erupts with New Evacuations as Flames Spread Rapidly

California’s largest wildfire, the Park Fire, intensified overnight, leading to new evacuations and increasing to 414,042 acres with 34 percent…

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Officials Warn of Toxic Algae in Northern California Waters. Here’s How to Identify It.

Northern California authorities are urging residents and visitors to be cautious around local rivers and lakes due to the potential…

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Officials Search for Missing Hikers in Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating two missing hikers, Miguel Delgado and Ana Rodarte, who…

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Park Fire Forces 100-Mile Closure of the Pacific Crest Trail

California’s devastating Park Fire has led to significant closures on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) as emergency personnel battle the…

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Northern Lights Make Glorious Return to Northern California

Following one of the most spectacular Northern Lights shows ever seen in Northern California in May, the glow of the…

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‘Hoot Owl’ Recommendations Aim to Protect California’s Fish During Drought

The ongoing drought in California is taking a severe toll on the state’s fish populations, particularly coldwater species such as…

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Park Fire Threatens Imperiled Spring-Run Chinook Salmon in Northern California

California’s fifth-largest wildfire, the Park Fire, is endangering some of the last refuges for the imperiled spring-run Chinook salmon in…

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New Studies Show Mega-Fires Threaten Giant Sequoia Regeneration in Northern California

Two comprehensive studies on giant sequoia regeneration, announced by the Giant Sequoia Lands Coalition, reveal that recent mega-fires have caused…

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Park Fire Becomes Fifth Largest in California History

California’s Park Fire has become the fifth-largest wildfire in the state’s history, burning more than 386,000 acres since it started…

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Annual Report Reveals a Decline in Lake Tahoe’s Water Clarity

The UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center and Tahoe Regional Planning Agency have released the annual Lake Tahoe Clarity Report,…

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Authorities Seek Public’s Help After 4 Elk Killed in Redwood National Park

Rangers from Redwood National and State Parks and wardens from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife are asking for…

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Lake Tahoe Beach Reopens Following Large Sewage Spill

One week after 85,000 gallons of untreated waste spilled near Lake Tahoe, resulting in a health advisory, affected areas have…

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College Student Dies After Falling from Half Dome’s Cable Section

A father-daughter hike in Yosemite National Park turned tragic when 20-year-old Grace Rohloff fell to her death on Half Dome…

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