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Aug- 2022 -

2 August

Most of Klamath River, California ‘Wiped Out’ by McKinney Fire

Rain showers brought reprieve to firefighters working to slow the McKinney Fire in Siskiyou County, but not before the flames…

2 August

Yosemite to Reopen Mariposa Grove Following Washburn Fire Closure

Following a nearly month-long closure in which the Washburn Fire grew to nearly 20,000 acres in Yosemite National Park, the…

1 August

Redding Woodworker Creates $65k Table from 1,500-Year-Old Redwood Tree

A woodworking company in Redding recently created a table from a 1,500-year-old redwood tree, selling it to a local restaurant…

1 August

McKinney Fire: Two Found Dead Inside Burned Vehicle Along Highway 96

The McKinney Fire continues to grow at a rapid pace in Siskiyou County, forcing mandatory evacuations of more than 2,000…

Jul- 2022 -

27 July

House Where Iconic ‘Double-Rainbow’ Video Was Filmed Burns in the Oak Fire

The Oak Fire continues to burn just outside Yosemite National Park, destroying dozens of homes since it began on July…

26 July

RIVER MONSTER: 8-Foot Sturgeon Caught on the Sacramento River

We’ve been documenting the giant, ancient fish that swim in the waters of the Sacramento River for years now. Some…

25 July

Oak Fire Sends Plume of Smoke into Yosemite, Lake Tahoe

The Oak Fire has grown to the largest wildfire in the United States, threatening thousands of structures and forcing more…

25 July

Oak Fire Grows to 16,791 Acres with Thousands of Structures Threatened Near Yosemite

Just as firefighters began to clean up the Washburn Fire in Yosemite National Park, the Oak Fire erupted nearby on…

18 July

Beloved Clearwater Fishing Lodge Closing its Doors

The legendary Clearwater Lodge, known for its beautiful accommodations and stellar fly fishing services, has permanently closed its doors. Since…

16 July

Chinook Salmon Make Their Return to the McCloud River

From left: Taylor Lipscomb, hatchery manager at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Livingston Stone National Fish Hatchery near Redding;…

12 July

Mariposa Grove Sequoias Poised to Survive Yosemite’s Washburn Fire

Photo: Garrett Dickman/NPS The Washburn Fire continues to grow at an alarming pace in the Yosemite National Park. As of…

9 July

Yosemite’s Washburn Fire Grows to 700 Acres, Threatening the Sequoias of Mariposa Grove

The Washburn Fire began on Thursday afternoon and has since grown to 700 acres in Yosemite National Park, closing down…

8 July

A Guide to Watching the American Century Championship – Tahoe’s Famed Celebrity Golf Tournament

This week, the American Century Championship will descend on Edgewood Golf Course in South Lake Tahoe, continuing the tradition of…

7 July

Washburn Fire Blazes Through Mariposa Grove in Yosemite National Park

A brand-new wildfire started in Yosemite National Park on Thursday afternoon, quickly growing to 10 acres and closing Mariposa Grove…

7 July

Wildfire Forces Immediate Evacuation Order in Truckee

A wildfire began near the Truckee Airport in the early afternoon on Thursday, forcing an evacuation order for the region.…

7 July

This Sacramento Trail Was Named One of the Best in America

When you think of trails in Northern California, you probably think of places like Tahoe, Mount Shasta, Yosemite and the…

7 July

Lake Tahoe Beaches Littered with More Than 3,000 Pounds of Trash on Fourth of July

For many people visiting Lake Tahoe over Fourth of July weekend, it’s a time to enjoy beautiful summer days in…

Jun- 2022 -

30 June

California’s Oldest State Park to Reopen Just Two Years After Being Completely Destroyed by Wildfire

California State Parks and Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks today announced Big Basin Redwoods State Park will partially reopen…

29 June

UPDATE: Missing Desolation Wilderness Hiker Found Dead in Lake Aloha

Update – June 30: A sad ending to the story of the 32-year-old missing hiker in the Desolation Wilderness was…

28 June

Rices Fire Grows to 520 Acres in Nevada County, Forcing Evacuations

The Rices Fire exploded on Tuesday afternoon in Nevada County, near the South Yuba State Park and approximately 15 miles…

28 June

MONSTER 23-Inch Rainbow Trout Caught on Fall River

The Hexagenia hatch is in full swing on Fall River and fishermen are elated to see the results coming into…

28 June

Bear Euthanized After Confrontation in North Lake Tahoe Home

After sneaking into a home and having a confrontation with the homeowner, a bear has been captured and euthanized in…

23 June

NorCal Home Becomes First ‘Wildfire-Prepared Home’ in the U.S.

Photo: Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety Devastating wildfires over the past five years have changed the way we…

23 June

Mammoth Lakes Building Massive Affordable Housing Complex to Combat Real Estate Surge

Ski towns across America are experiencing a real estate surge that is pricing locals out of the market. It’s become…

22 June

Congressmen Reveal Bipartisan Bill to Save California’s Giant Sequoias from Wildfire

Photo by Jeremy Bezanger Over the past two years, 20 percent of all the giant sequoia trees on the planet were…

22 June

Yosemite’s Mariposa Grove Closed Due to High Winds

Yosemite National Park issued an alert Wednesday announcing the closure of Mariposa Grove Road due to high winds and the…

22 June

Woman Attacked by Bear in North Lake Tahoe Home

Photo by Marion hobbs A woman was attacked by a bear in her North Lake Tahoe home on June 16, which…

22 June

What to Expect When Visiting Lassen Volcanic National Park After the Dixie Fire

The entrance sign to Juniper Lake burned by the Dixie Fire. Photo: NPS In 2021, the Dixie Fire ravaged five…

22 June

200,000 Juvenile Salmon Released into San Francisco Bay in Desperate Attempt to Save Them from Drought

Photo: California Department of Fish and Wildlife On Sunday evening, officials from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife transported…

18 June

It’s Official: Negro Bar Recreation Area Will Be Receiving a New Name

Flickr/Vince The California State Parka and Recreation Commission unanimously voted to change the name of Negro Bar Recreation Area on…

17 June

Mt. Shasta Ski Park Looking for Workers to Help Build its Brand-New Lift

Photo: Mt. Shasta Ski Park The Mt. Shasta Ski Park is currently undergoing an expansion that is decades in the…

16 June

Cal Fire Blames PG&E for ‘Excessively Delayed Response’ During the Ignition of the Dixie Fire

Once again in 2021, a massive wildfire ripped through communities in Northern California, destroying personal property and claiming lives. And…

15 June

Officials Considering Changing Controversial Name of Popular NorCal Park

Flickr/Vince A day-use area on the shores Lake Natoma just east of Sacramento has a name that’s hard to say…

14 June

While Most Northern California Reservoirs are Starved for Water, One Sits Fuller Than Usual

Folsom Lake With the large reservoirs of Northern California experiencing the impact of extreme drought throughout the region, water officials…

14 June

California Wildlife Officials Uncover Illegal Rattlesnake Trafficking Operation

Photo: CDFW In case you’re wondering – yes, it’s very illegal to breed and traffic rattlesnakes. That’s why wildlife officials…

14 June

Lake Tahoe To Receive 100,000 Lahontan Cutthroat Trout This Summer

Tahoe’s native fish are making a return this summer. The Lahontan National Fish Hatchery Complex in Gardnerville, Nev., began stocking…

12 June

See the Strawberry Super Moon Rise Over the Night Sky this Week

Photo by Melanie Magdalena It’s the perfect time of year to grab a glimpse of the full moon in the great…

12 June

Yosemite Officials Looking for People Who Spray Painted Graffiti on Rocks in the Park

Yosemite National Park officials are asking the public to help assist with a spray painting incident in the park. The…

12 June

Celebrate California State Park Week June 14 – 18

Photo by Kitera Dent The public is invited to celebrate the first annual California State Parks Week, June 14-18, presented by California State…

9 June

Eva the Heroic Dog that Fought Off a Mountain Lion Dies Unexpectedly

Eva, the dog who heroically saved her owner from a mountain lion attack along the Trinity River, died unexpectedly on…

9 June

This Interactive Map will Show You All the Open Campsites in Northern California

As the seasons transition from winter to to the summer months, it’s been really difficult getting information on exactly what’s…

6 June

Lassen Park Highway Opens for the Summer Season

Photo: National Park Service The road through Lassen Volcanic National Park opened to vehicle traffic on Friday, June 3rd, indicating…

1 June

Mountain Lion Becomes Trapped in Classroom of Bay Area School

It was just before 8:30 am on Wednesday when a juvenile mountain lion curiously wandered into Pescadero High School in San…

1 June

Hiker Dies After Being Swept Out to Sea Along Humboldt Coast

Photo: Rene Rivers A hiker died on Sunday after being swept into the Pacific Ocean near Shelter Cove on the Lost Coast Trail in Humboldt County. The incident began at approximately 2:45 p.m. with a call for two…

May- 2022 -

29 May

Raccoon Goes Viral After Getting Stuck in Santa Cruz Roof

Photo: Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter A raccoon went viral this week after getting stuck in a roof in the…

27 May

Sierra Nevada Releases RESIST Anti-Imperial Ale to Support Humanitarian Efforts in Ukraine

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. has a history of raising money for relief efforts through their beer. Following the Camp Fire,…

27 May

Lassen Park Highway Now Open to Bikers, with Full Vehicle Access Expected Soon

Photo: National Park Service Lassen Volcanic National Park officials have announced that they’ve finished clearing the park highway of snow,…

27 May

Tioga Road Opens for the Summer in Yosemite National Park

Photo by Ankit Malhotra Yosemite’s Tioga Road, the only route in the region over the Sierra Nevada, opened to the…

27 May

Brand-New Elevated Boardwalk Now Fully Open in Jedediah Smith Redwoods

California State Parks, Save the Redwoods League, Redwood Parks Conservancy and the National Park Service have completed construction on the…

25 May

Here’s How You Can Visit Whiskeytown NRA For Free this Summer

Visiting Whiskeytown National Recreation Area in the summer is a time-honored tradition for Shasta County locals. A trip to Whiskeytown…

24 May

The King of “Fastest Known Times” Collides with a Deer Going 41-MPH on a Bike in Mount Shasta

Jason Hardrath’s body is used to pain. After all, he did summit 100 peaks faster than anyone ever. He also…

23 May

Heroic Dog Survives Mountain Lion Attack, Returns Home from Vet

The 2 1/2-year-old Belgian Malinois that saved her owner from a mountain lion attack in Northern California is back home…

23 May

NPS Visitation Numbers Show Yosemite Isn’t Northern California’s Most Popular National Park

Muir Woods is within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Photo by Caleb Jones. The National Park Service released its 2021…

21 May

Redwood Coast Kite Festival Returns to Eureka this Weekend

Photo: Humboldt Kiters The Humboldt Kiters will be hosting the Redwood Coast Kite Festival in Eureka, California this weekend. The…

21 May

Bull Escapes Redding Rodeo, Striking Six People Near the Sundial Bridge

A bull jumped over the fence at the Redding Rodeo on Friday night, running over to the area of the…

20 May

Eastern Sierra Camping App Launched to Help Visitors Camp Like a Pro

Photo by Eleonora Patricola For anyone looking for a camping experience in California’s Eastern Sierra, there’s a new app that will…

18 May

Save the Redwoods League Allocates Nearly $130,000 to Research Coastal Redwood and Giant Sequoia Forests in 2022

Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve. Photo: Max Forster Save the Redwoods League announced it has selected eight projects to receive a…

18 May

Dog Saves Owner From Vicious Mountain Lion Attack Along the Trinity River

Photo: Forest Service Northern Region Erin Wilson and her dog Eva were enjoying a beautiful day at the Whites Bar…

17 May

Yosemite Announces Opening Day 2022 for Half Dome Cables

Yosemite National Park has announced they plan to install the cables on Half Dome to allow hikers to summit the…

17 May

Summer Concert Series Returns to South Lake Tahoe with a Star-Studded Lineup Under the Stars

Harrah’s and Harveys in South Lake Tahoe is bringing back their much anticipated outdoor summer concert series for 2022 with…

13 May

Farmer’s Almanac Predicts Hot and Rainy Summer for Northern California

With some late-spring precipitation boosting snowpack and water levels throughout Northern California, the area is still primed for the devastating…

13 May

The Historic Underwater Cleanup of Lake Tahoe is Complete. Here Are the Staggering Numbers Behind the Trash.

Photo: Clean Up the Lake Clean Up the Lake has completed its historic 72-mile underwater project to remove trash in…

13 May

A Total Lunar Eclipse Called the ‘Super Blood Flower Moon’ is Happening this Weekend

Photo by Paul Gilmore This weekend will see a spectacular lunar event with a Super Blood Flower Moon lighting up the…

12 May

Active NorCal’s Very Own Chef Brien O’Brien is Returning to Masterchef for Season 12

After possibly the most controversial exit ever on Masterchef in season 8, Active NorCal’s very own Brien O’Brien is making…

12 May

Your Complete Guide to Grinduro – The International Cycling Celebration Coming to Mt. Shasta

Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou Northern California’s Siskiyou County is one of the most popular biking destinations in the…

12 May

Fly-Fisherman Nets GORGEOUS 27-Inch Rainbow Trout in Keswick Reservoir

We’ve written a few articles about the under-the-radar fishing just below Shasta Dam in Keswick Reservoir, especially since no one…

10 May

Mt. Shasta Ski Park Begins Construction on Gray Butte Lift, Hoping to Complete by Next Season

The Mt. Shasta Ski Park is hard at work on the construction of a brand new lift that will open…

10 May

Watch the Condor Return to its Native Northern California Land After 100 Years

For the first time in 100 years, the endangered condor has returned to Northern California. During a livestream by the…

9 May

Wildlife Officials will Release Chinook Salmon into Clear Creek Instead of Sacramento River this Year

Photo: Coleman National Fish Hatchery The dry winter of 2022 will be felt by humans throughout California this year. Water…

4 May

Man Arrested After Free-Climbing the Salesforce Tower in San Francisco

A weird and dangerous stunt took place in San Francisco on Tuesday with a man free climbing the 1,070-foot Salesforce…

3 May

The Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower is Set to Peak this Week. Here’s How to See it in NorCal.

Photo by Diana Robinson From May 4 – 6, the Eta Aquarid meteor shower is set to peak, dazzling the…

2 May

Tahoe Ski Resort Extends Season Until Memorial Day with 7 Feet of New Snow

Photo by Grant Kaye/Palisades Tahoe Tahoe ski resorts were met with the pleasant surprise of a series of wet storms…

Apr- 2022 -

29 April

Tahoe Family Hears Snoring Noises Under Their Home, Finds a Family of Bears Hibernating

Photo: Bear League A Tahoe family was befuddled by “snoring-like noises” under their home this winter. They couldn’t locate the…

29 April

Semi Crash on Highway 199 Spills Tar into the Smith River

Photo: Six Rivers National Forest On Thursday afternoon, a semi truck hauling 2,000 gallons of tar overturned on Highway 199 in…

27 April

Officials Searching for Father-Son Fishing Duo Lost in Humboldt Bay

U.S. Coast Guard personnel are searching for a father-son duo who went lost while fishing in Humboldt Bay Tuesday. Their…

26 April

Olympic Snowboarder Banned from Flying After Plane Crash Stunt in California Mountains

The viral video of former Sochi Olympic snowboarder Trevor Jacob crashing into the California mountains was heavily criticized after many pilots…

25 April

Worst Nightmare: California Woman Falls Head First into Washington National Forest Toilet

Photo: Brinnon Fire Department A California woman hiked to the top of Mount Walker in Washington state when she decided…

25 April

Tahoe Mansion with Private Marina Lists for Record-Breaking $100 Million

A massive mansion sitting on the shores of Lake Tahoe went on the market for $100 million dollars recently, a…

25 April

Woman Rescued After Getting Stuck in the Lassen Snow for 6 Days

On April 14, Sheena Gullett of Little Valley was separated from her companion after their truck stalled on the snowy…

25 April

Satellite Images Show Complete Transformation of Sierra Snowpack Following April Storms

After a historically dry winter in Northern California, the region was met with a welcomed April downpour which included multiple…

25 April

Major Sturgeon Poaching Investigation Leads to Nine Arrests in Northern California

Wildlife officers have arrested eight men on suspicion of poaching white sturgeon from Sacramento Valley waterways, the California Department of…

22 April

Multiple Avalanches Hit Mount Shasta After Heavy Snowfall

The heavy snowfall hitting Northern California mountains has been a wonderful sight to see after a mostly dry winter. But…

22 April

Tahoe Ski Resort Set to Reopen After 3 Feet of New Snow

After a mostly dry winter season from January through March, many ski resorts in Northern California were forced to close…

21 April

Heavy April Precipitation Relieves Areas of Northern California from Extreme Drought

Lassen Volcanic National Park had to reclose its entrance after heavy April snowfall As the waning days of March ended…

21 April

Coast Guard Rescues Three Hikers from the Lost Coast Trail

Three hikers needed the assistance of a helicopter crew from the U.S. Coast Guard to be extracted from the Lost…

20 April

City of Weed Hosting 420 Festival to Celebrate its Cannabis Roots

The city of Weed, California is embracing its cannabis roots with a 420 festival on Main Street from 9 am…

19 April

Mount Shasta Experiences a ‘Second Winter’ with Heavy April Snowfall

The winter in Northern California was depressing, with little to no precipitation falling throughout the region from January to March.…

17 April

Eel River Dam Removal is Moving Forward. It Will Create California’s Longest Free-Flowing River.

On Thursday, PG&E’s 50-year license for the Eel River Dams expired, with the company opting against renewing the costly Potter…

15 April

Better Late Than Never: Heavy Snowfall Brings Winter Conditions Back to Northern California

It’s been a winter of extremes in Northern California. From October through December, the Sierra saw the most snow during…

15 April

Greyhound Driver Abandons Bus Near Snowy Donner Summit, Causing I-80 Closure

The snow finally began falling in the Sierra this week, a far cry from the historically dry January through March.…

14 April

The 2022 Winter in Northern California was the Driest on Record

Photo: Ben Amstutz Following three years of extreme drought, Northern California was met with a drenched opening of the water year.…

11 April

Divers Searching for Missing Swimmer on Shasta Lake

Photo by Brandon DesJarlais The dive team from the Shasta County Sheriff is searching for a man that went missing in…

11 April

The Weird Controversy Behind the New ‘Tenaya Stone’ at Disneyland

Photo: Disneyland Resort Disneyland recently opened the Tenaya Stone Spa at the Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, boasting a…

11 April

April Showers: Thunderstorms, More Than a Foot of Snow Forecast for NorCal Today

It’s no secret that Northern California is experiencing one of its driest winters on record, so at this moment, we’ll…

11 April

Geologists War ‘Ring of Fire’ Volcanoes in Northern California are Due to Erupt

Photo by Deanna Lewis With the volcanic eruption of Kilauea in Hawaii last year, geologists are on high alert for the…

10 April

See the Sights of California’s Far North with the Siskiyou Scenic Bike Tour

Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou Historic small towns, clear mountain air and volcanic views are the staple of California’s…

8 April

Cannabis Farm Offering Limited AirBnB Experience in Sonoma County

Cannabis tourism continues to thrive in Northern California, with many farms using their beautiful fields to attract unique tours and…

7 April

Mt. Shasta Ski Park Pushes Forward with New Lift to the Top of Gray Butte

For anyone who frequents Mt. Shasta Ski Park, looking up at Gray Butte just south of the current lifts is…

5 April

Yurok Tribe Brings Condors Back to Northern California for the First Time in Over a Century

Photo: Matt Mais/Yurok Tribe For the first time in 100 years, the endangered California condor will return to Northern California…

4 April

Study Claims the Introduction of Half Dome Permits Has Not Made the Hike Safer

Photo by Arnaud STECKLE Following a string of deaths between 2005 and 2009, Yosemite National Park initiated a permit system for…