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Apr- 2023 -3 April
Despite Historic Rainfall, Trinity Lake Remains Dreadfully Low. Here’s Why.
As of April 1st, most reservoirs in California are at, over, or near their historical average capacity. But there’s a…
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3 April
California’s Official Snow Measurement Reveals Historic Snowpack at 237% of Average
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted the fourth snow survey of the season at Phillips Station, recording a snow…
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2 April
Rare Video Shows 30 Orcas Brutally Attacking Whales in Monterey Bay
On Thursday, a rare occurrence of orcas attacking adult gray whales was recorded in Monterey Bay. Evan Brodsky, who was…
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2 April
NorCal Hunter Faces 26-Year Sentence for Smuggling Endangered Sheep Remains Through SFO
Photo by Duke Cullinan A Northern California man, Jason Keith Bruce, 49, and the CEO of a Pakistani hunting outfitter and…
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2 April
California Surpasses its Largest Snowpack in Recorded History
Photo by Scott Gaffney California has experienced a record-breaking snow season this year, surpassing the previous record set in 1982-83.…
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Mar- 2023 -29 March
Point Reyes Tule Elk Herds Bounce Back After Devastating Drought Die-Off
Photo by Hari Nandakumar Tule elk herds at Point Reyes National Seashore have shown significant recovery this winter after a considerable…
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29 March
It’s Official: Mammoth Mountain Surpasses its All-Time Snowfall Record
Photo: Mammoth Mountain Mammoth Mountain has officially experienced a winter for the record books, surpassing their all-time snowfall record this…
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28 March
Giant Underwater Volcano Discovered Off the Northern California Coast
Photo via Saildrone/NOAA A uniquely shaped underwater volcano, towering at 3,300 feet, has been discovered 184 miles off the Northern…
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27 March
This California Lake was Drained Decades Ago. It’s Reappearing Amidst Historic Rainfall.
Photo: California Department of Water Resources Tulare Lake, a historical landmark in California, is on the brink of re-emerging due…
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27 March
Yet Another Atmospheric River Expected to Drop 80 Inches of Snow on NorCal Mountains this Week
Photo: CHP Truckee California is bracing for more rain and snow this week as a low-pressure system originating from the…
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27 March
Oroville’s Table Mountain Welcomes Spectacular Wildflower Super Bloom
There are a few magnificent destinations to see wildflower blooms in Northern California. The North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve in…
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27 March
Wildlife Officials Capture, Collar Two Gray Wolves in Siskiyou County
Photo: CDFW The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has successfully captured, collared, and released two gray wolves in…
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24 March
California Lifts Water Restrictions as Storms Ease Drought Concerns
Lake Oroville California Governor Gavin Newsom has lifted some water restrictions after a winter of abundant rain and snow filled…
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24 March
‘I’m Fortunate to be Alive’: Skier Details Terrifying Ordeal of Being Buried by an Avalanche in the Sierra
Photo: Sierra Avalanche Center A solo backcountry skier is grateful to have survived a harrowing experience after being caught and…
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24 March
The World’s Largest-Ever Dam Removal Project Kicks Off in Northern California
Work has officially begun on the world’s largest-ever dam-removal project, which also marks the biggest salmon restoration project to date.…
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24 March
Mudslide Severely Damages Roadway Near Olompali State Historic Park
Photo: Olompali State Historic Park A mudslide in Marin County has caused significant damage to a 100-foot section of Redwood…
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24 March
Northern Lights Transform Northern California’s Sky into a Mesmerizing Light Show
Photo by Jonatan Pie On Thursday night, a captivating aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, appeared in the skies…
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23 March
How Amazon is Helping Keep a River Flowing in Northern California
The Cosumnes River, a gold-rich river that runs through a diverse range of California terrain, was once a hotspot for…
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23 March
Avalanche Causes Major Setback for Reopening Highway 89 Around Tahoe’s Emerald Bay
Photo vis CalTrans The historic snowfall that has buried many of the roadways around Lake Tahoe has become a nuisance…
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22 March
Too Much Water? Shasta Lake Has Risen 100 Feet and Officials May Have to Open its Spillway
Photo by Johannes Krupinski Northern California has received significant rainfall from late-winter storms in March which has seen the water of…
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22 March
Bear Valley Breaks its All-Time Record for Snowfall in a Winter Season
Bear Valley Resort, an mountain located in Alpine County about 80 miles southeast of Sacramento, typically averages about 300 inches…
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22 March
Mammoth Mountain Surpasses 800 Inches of Snowfall at its Summit
Photo via Peter Morning/Mammoth Mountain Mammoth Mountain has experienced a remarkable amount of snowfall in recent weeks, which packed on…
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22 March
This Historic Ghost Town in the Sierra is Completely Buried by Snow
Bodie, a ghost town founded in 1876 and located at an elevation of 8,375 feet south of Bridgeport, California, is…
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21 March
‘Space Junk’ May Have Crashed in Yosemite After Streaking Across California’s Night Sky
Photo by Kevin Chen Streaks of bright lights spotted across the sky in California on St. Patrick’s Day left many people…
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21 March
Yosemite Reopens After 15 Feet of Snowfall Buried the Park for Nearly a Month
Yosemite National Park has partially reopened after being forced to shut down due to heavy snowfall. The park restored “minimal…
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21 March
Massive 30-Foot Crater Discovered on Road in the Sierra National Forest
Winter driving in California’s mountainous regions has always been risky. However, the recent snowfall and rains have exacerbated the situation,…
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21 March
Before and After Photos Show a Two-Story Tahoe Apartment Building Completely Buried in Snow
We’ve been talking about the historic snowfall in Tahoe for the past month, but sometimes it’s hard to put the…
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21 March
Storm Approaching California is a ‘Bomb Cyclone.’ Here’s What That Means.
Northern California is in for a rare weather event following what has already been a historic winter season. This specific…
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20 March
Bucks Lake Lodge Collapses Under Heavy Snowpack
The owners of Bucks Lake Lodge, located on Bucks Lake in Plumas County, are facing a difficult time after the…
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20 March
Storm Damage Closes All Entrances to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Indefinitely
Photo: National Park Service The recent and ongoing winter storms have caused significant flooding impacts, resulting in the closure of…
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20 March
Tahoe Ski Resorts Becomes the First in the Country to 700 Inches of Snow
Photo: Sugar Bowl The historic snowfall continues to slam the Sierra Nevada, with ski resorts throughout Tahoe and the Eastern…
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20 March
PG&E to Accelerate Removal of Scott Dam Due to its Lack of Seismic Stability
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has raised concerns about the seismic stability of Scott Dam, and plans to restrict…
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20 March
It’s Officially Tahoe’s Snowiest Winter in 70 Years
Photo: CalTrans The snowfall around Lake Tahoe is officially historic. Following the snowiest October through February since 1970, the storms continued…
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18 March
What Was It? Mysterious Lights Fly Over the Night Sky in Northern California
On a Friday night, many residents throughout Northern California reported seeing mysterious lights streaking across the sky. The event caused…
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16 March
California’s Historic Rain is Helping the Survival of Hatchery Raised Chinook Salmon
Anticipating good conditions for the survival of hatchery-produced Chinook salmon throughout the Sacramento River and tributaries, the California Department of…
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15 March
Officials to Increase Flows Out of the Lake Oroville Spillway Today
Photo: California Department of Water Resources The Department of Water Resources (DWR) continues to make flood control protection releases from…
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15 March
VIDEO: Cliff Collapse Causes ‘Mini Tsunami’ in Humboldt River
The relentless series of atmospheric rivers slamming Northern California in recent months has caused many issues throughout the region, including…
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15 March
Mammoth Mountain is Approaching its All-Time Snowfall Record
The winter season at Mammoth Mountain has been nothing short of legendary. Snowstorms have slammed the region from October through…
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13 March
Emerald Bay Freezes Over for the First Time in 30 Years
The Sierra Nevada has experienced extreme winter weather the past few months, causing Lake Tahoe’s Emerald Bay to freeze over…
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13 March
Legislation Allocates $415 Million for Wildfire Threat, Environmental Restoration of Lake Tahoe
Photo by Ethan Dow Rep. Mark Amodei announced the reintroduction of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act, along with original cosponsors:…
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10 March
Jaw-Dropping Photos Show the Historic Snowpack in Tahoe
The snowfall around Lake Tahoe is starting to get historic, with the snowiest October through February since 1970 and another…
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10 March
Tahoe Ski Resorts Close Due to Severe Weather Conditions
Photo: Sierra-at-Tahoe The snowfall and wind around Lake Tahoe is getting intense as the atmospheric river picked up steam overnight.…
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10 March
Lassen Volcanic National Park Forecast to Receive a Whopping 15 Feet of Snow this Week
The walkway to the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center in Lassen Volcanic National Park For over a week, weather enthusiasts have…
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9 March
Snowmageddon Forecast: NorCal Mountains Could See 100+ Inches of Snow this Weekend
Photo by UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow La This is turning out to be a historic winter in Northern California.…
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9 March
Whiskeytown Lake is Currently Getting Blasted by Snowfall
Photo: Whiskeytown National Recreation Area As the atmospheric river arrived in Northern California on Thursday afternoon, low temperatures have brought…
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9 March
The Lake Oroville Spillway Could be Used this Week
The Lake Oroville spillway collapsed when it was used in 2017, forcing the evacuation of 180,000 people. With an atmospheric…
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9 March
An Atmospheric River is Headed Towards Northern California. What Exactly Does That Mean?
This week is expected to see a massive atmospheric river enter Northern California (and probably more behind it), bringing with…
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9 March
‘Recipe for Disaster’: Incoming Atmospheric River Could Bring Significant Flooding to Northern California
Map of the precipitation forecast in Northern California California is bracing for another atmospheric river, which is set to bring…
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8 March
Sierra Snow Totals Reveal a Historic Winter in the Making
Photo by China Peak Resort The snow continues to pummel the Sierra Nevada mountain range during this historic winter, with…
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6 March
Yosemite National Park to Remain Closed for At Least Another Week
Yosemite National Park is currently closed with too much snow but firefighters were able to capture this photo.Photo by Yosemite…
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1 March
Large Avalanche Buries Apartment Building in Tahoe’s Olympic Valley
Photo: Placer County Sheriff A large avalanche fell from the Tram face of Palisades Tahoe on Tuesday night, slamming into…
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1 March
Satellite Photos Show Northern California Reservoirs Rising Rapidly
After a series of intense atmospheric-river storms hit California this winter, the state’s largest reservoirs have seen a substantial increase…
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1 March
Rare Water Tornado Photographed in Humboldt County Amidst Severe Weather
Photo by Micah Crumbaugh Amidst the severe winter storms that have been hitting Northern California recently, a strange occurrence was…
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1 March
Mammoth Mountain Becomes to First Ski Resort on the Planet to Surpass 600 Inches of Snow
Photo: Mammoth Mountain Mammoth Mountain is in a world of its own right now when it comes to snowfall. The…
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Feb- 2023 -28 February
It’s Officially Tahoe’s Snowiest October Through February Period Since 1970
The snow began to fall over Lake Tahoe in October and it hasn’t stopped much since. December and January saw…
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28 February
Yosemite Closure Extended Indefinitely with Critical Services Buried Under Snow
Yosemite’s Curry Village buried in snow. Photo credit: Yosemite Hospitality With a blizzard continue to bring massive amounts of snowfall…
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28 February
The Roads Are Treacherous Throughout Northern California Right Now
With a rare blizzard currently blasting Northern California with heavy snowfall, the road conditions throughout the mountains are treacherous. For…
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28 February
Tahoe Ski Resorts Close with Whiteout Blizzard Conditions
Photo: Sierra-at-Tahoe The snowfall around Lake Tahoe is intense as the blizzard picked up steam overnight. With whiteout conditions and…
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27 February
“The Roads Are Closed. All Of Them.” Mono County Sheriff Pleads with Public to Stay Home
The blizzard currently blasting the Sierra Nevada is creating a dangerous travel situation for anyone caught in its crosshairs. The…
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27 February
Tahoe Trending Towards One of the Snowiest Winters in Over 50 Years
The snow began to fall over Lake Tahoe in October and it hasn’t stopped since. December and January saw large…
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27 February
Federal Government Contributing $548,000 for Restoration of the Eel River Fishery
Photo via Bob Wick, Bureau of Land Management Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Bureau of Land Management is supporting restoration…
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27 February
Whiteout Conditions Close Interstate 80 Near Lake Tahoe
The snowfall in the Sierra is beginning to get intense as California Highway Patrol announced Interstate 80 is now closed…
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27 February
Avalanches Trap Officers on U.S. 395 in the Eastern Sierra
A heavy snowstorm continues to blast the Sierra with a ton of snow. The snow accumulation has become so large…
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27 February
Another Snowstorm Heading for Redding with Up to 2 Feet Forecast for Shasta Lake
Photo: City of Redding A beautiful snowstorm blanketed Redding last Friday, leading to a snow day for the ages in…
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26 February
‘Watch Out!’ Tahoe Car Crash Videos Go Viral as Snow Blankets the Region
Via South Lake Tahoe Towing/Facebook A towing company in South Lake Tahoe is going viral sharing videos of cars sliding…
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26 February
Yosemite National Park Closes Amidst Blizzard Conditions
With blizzard conditions slamming the Sierra Nevada this week, and a forecast for much more this week, Yosemite National Park…
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26 February
Blizzard Warning Issued for Large Portion of the Sierra with 7 Feet of Snow in the Forecast
Photo: Palisades Tahoe California’s mammoth snowpack is about to get even bigger. The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard…
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24 February
Officials Using Helicopters to Capture, Collar Wolves and Other Wildlife in Rural Northern California
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) this week initiated efforts to capture wolves, elk and deer by helicopter…
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24 February
Interstate 80 Closed for 70 Miles with Blizzard Conditions Slamming the Tahoe Region
Interstate Highway 80 has been closed in both directions from Colfax to the Nevada State line since Friday morning due…
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23 February
California Water Board Suspends Laws Protecting Salmon in the Delta
California’s State Water Resources Control Board has temporarily suspended state rules that require water to be released from Central Valley…
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21 February
VIDEO: Giant Rockfall Seen on Yosemite’s El Capitan Closes Roads and Trails
On Monday, a rockslide took place on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. The large slide is causing closures within…
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21 February
California Awards $6 Million to Cannabis and Water Restoration Projects in Northern California
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announced the selection of eight projects to receive funding for water conservation,…
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14 February
New Bill Seeks to Accurately Measure Water Flows in California Waterways
Lake Oroville in a dry water year. Photo by Manny Becerra. A new bill introduced by State Senator Bill Dodd seeks…
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13 February
Yurok Tribe Partners with Humboldt Colleges to Train Workforce for Floating Offshore Wind Project
The Yurok Tribe is partnering with Cal Poly Humboldt and College of the Redwoods on an initiative to create a…
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13 February
Exterminator Finds Woodpecker’s 700-Pound Acorn Stash in Northern California Home
While exterminator Nick Castro was inspecting for mealworms at a home in Santa Rosa, he instead discovered a bird’s glorious…
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13 February
Tahoe Residents Asked to Keep an Eye Out for Orphaned Bear Cub that Escaped from Facility
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife and Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care are seeking help from the public in locating…
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7 February
Rare “Mutant” Coyotes with Blue Eyes are Only Found in Northern California
Scientists are following a trend of coyote sightings in Northern California, but these coyotes are rare. In fact, they are…
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6 February
The Countdown Begins for the Glorious Return of the Firefall in Yosemite National Park
Adventure seekers and photographers are preparing to flock to Yosemite National Park, trekking through the mounds of snow to see…
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5 February
Officials Attempt to Clean Up Massive Islands of Floating Driftwood in Lake Oroville
Photo via the California Department of Water Resources In Lake Oroville, a massive effort is underway to remove the vast…
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Jan- 2023 -31 January
Officials Warn Against Visiting Phantom Falls Right Now
Photo courtesy of CDFW’s George Gilmore After a string of atmospheric rivers drenched Northern California in the months of December…
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31 January
Mammoth Lakes Police Share Video of Slow-Moving 4-Car Pileup in Icy Conditions
The storms that slammed Northern California in January brought more than 15 feet of snow to Mammoth Lakes in January…
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31 January
Here Are 3 Easy Ways to Gain Free Access to California State Parks
California State Parks is reminding visitors about three new ways to explore the great outdoors for free. With the California…
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30 January
City of Redding Announces Project to Protect Spawning Fish Species in the Sacramento River
The City of Redding is partnering on a project to construct a new Chinook Salmon and Steelhead Trout spawning habitat…
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30 January
Beloved Tahoe Skier Killed in Avalanche in Japan
Kyle Smaine and his dog Wrigley Professional skier Kyle Smaine, who resided and skied in South Lake Tahoe, was killed…
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29 January
Scientists Stunned When Endangered Animal Makes Rare Appearance Near Yosemite
The Sierra Nevada red fox (SNRF) which historically inhabited the upper elevations of the Sierra Nevada and Cascades in California…
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29 January
California Increasing Water Deliveries Following Recent Winter Storms
Lake Oroville The recent stormy weather in California has brought some positive news for the state’s water supply, as the…
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29 January
Mount Shasta Named One of the ‘Best Secret Ski Towns in North America’ by National Geographic
There are some great ski towns in Northern California that get a ton of national press. Places like Truckee, South…
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20 January
This Carl’s Jr. Drive Thru Illustrates the Incredible Snowfall this Winter in Mammoth Lakes
Mammoth Lakes has already experienced the winter of a lifetime over the past three months. Nearby Mammoth Mountain has seen…
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20 January
Something Manmade? Possible Coyote-Wolf Hybrid Seen in Northern California
A possible hybrid of a coyote and a wolf, also known as a coywolf, was recently spotted in the Shingle…
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20 January
Chico Hiker Completes Coveted 7,500-Mile Triple Crown in One Calendar Year
For avid hikers, the Triple Crown holds a special significance. The Pacific Crest, Continental Divide, and Appalachian trails are the…
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20 January
When Will Klamath Dam Removal Take Place? A Complete Timeline for the Largest Dam Removal Project Ever.
The largest ever dam removal project in the United States will completely change the makeup of multiple Northern California communities.…
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12 January
Yosemite is Hiring for a Bunch of Really Cool Jobs Right Now
Yosemite National Park is one of the most beautiful destinations on the planet. Imagine seeing its views at work every…
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12 January
Mammoth Mountain Has Already Surpassed Last Year’s Total Snowfall
Mammoth Mountain is experiencing a white winter for the ages, with snowfall numbers beginning to build to near historic numbers.…
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11 January
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It’s with a heavy-heart that I announce that Instagram has deleted our account and there’s no telling if they’ll ever…
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9 January
86 State Parks are Closing Throughout California. Here’s the Full List of What’s Closed.
Due to the ongoing storms that have blanketed Northern California with rain and snow, flooding and wind damage have become…
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9 January
Northern California Braces for ‘Relentless Parade of Cyclones’ this Week
Photo: California Department of Water Resources Northern California is facing more severe weather as it continues to recover from a…
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6 January
Over 20 Trillion Gallons of Water are Expected to Fall on California Over the Next 2 Weeks
The early-winter storms continue to drench Northern California with precipitation, and it’s far from over. A series of atmospheric rivers…
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6 January
Details Emerge from Jeremy Renner’s Near Deadly Snowplow Accident in Tahoe
Actor Jeremy Renner had a near-fatal snowplow accident in the Tahoe region earlier this week, leaving him in critical condition…
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6 January
Storms Revive California Snowpack to Highest Measurement in Nearly 40 Years
With early-season storms drenching California over the past month, the Sierra snowpack is off to one of its best starts…
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3 January
Yosemite’s Historic Ahwahnee Hotel Getting a Major Facelift
Funded by the Great American Outdoors Act, Yosemite National Park was recently awarded an approximately $31.6 million construction contract to upgrade the historic Ahwahnee Hotel. The…
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