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Yosemite-Mammoth
Yosemite’s Mist Trail is Currently Overflowing with Water. Here’s What it Looks Like.
The Mist Trail in Yosemite National Park is known to push water onto the steps ascending up to the top…
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Tahoe
Thousands of Cyclists to Gather for Charity Event on Lake Tahoe Roadways this Weekend
This weekend, Lake Tahoe’s highways will teem with thousands of cyclists for the 30th edition of America’s Most Beautiful Bike…
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News
State Farm Halts New Home Insurance in California Due to Wildfire Risks
Photo by Nikolay Maslov State Farm recently declared its decision to discontinue offering home insurance to new clientele in California. This…
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Tahoe
5 State Parks Open for Day Use in the Tahoe Basin
Sugar Pine State Park The Sierra State Parks Foundation has recently announced that several state parks located in California’s Tahoe…
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North Coast
How Scientists Are Using Lasers to Measure Northern California’s Giant Redwoods
The towering California redwoods, some of the planet’s most ancient and tallest trees, present a unique challenge when it comes…
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Outdoors
Study: Natural Disasters Impact 18% of Camping Plans
Camping is one of the great past times in Northern California, but weather and wildfires have significantly impacted campsite availability…
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News
Palisades Tahoe Makes Major Investment in Affordable Housing for Employees
In its recent initiatives to address workforce housing issues, Palisades Tahoe has procured two properties. This includes the Tahoe Vistana…
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Outdoors
Sempervirens Fund Expands Big Basin Redwoods State Park Conservation Area
The Sempervirens Fund announced the purchase of a 16.5-acre tract of forest, known as the Sterrenzee Ridgetop, which is situated…
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Yosemite-Mammoth
Yosemite’s Most Popular Trail is Dangerous. A $5 Million Upgrade Hopes to Make it Safer.
Yosemite National Park’s Mist Trail, a seven-mile trek attracting up to 4,000 daily visitors during summer weekends, is renowned for…
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Tahoe
Inaugural Summit of 50 Regional Leaders Hopes to Tackle Lake Tahoe’s Litter Problem
Photo: Clean Up the Lake The inaugural Lake Tahoe Litter Summit, organized by the non-profit Clean Up The Lake ,…
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Yosemite-Mammoth
Photos Show Yosemite National Park Flooded as Historic Snowpack Continues to Melt
Photo: Yosemite National Park Recent images from California’s Yosemite National Park reveal the dramatic extent of flooding caused by melting…
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Shasta Cascade
Spring Mushroom Season Comes Alive in the Shasta McCloud Area
The Shasta-Trinity National Forest, known for its spring wildflowers, hunting, and fishing, is also a popular destination for those on…
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North Coast
Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Shakes Humboldt County
On Sunday, Northern California’s coast near Eureka experienced a magnitude 5.5 earthquake, as reported by the United States Geological Survey…
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Destinations
4 NorCal Beaches Make List of ‘Best Hidden Beaches’ in America
Wildcat Beach ranked #8 nationally for the “best hidden beaches,” likely because of the beautiful Alamere Falls. Photo by Matt Bennett.…
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Cannabis
Viral Video of Law Enforcement Shooting Dog on Legal Cannabis Farm in Trinity County Sparks Outrage
Warning: The video at the bottom of the article may be difficult for some people to watch. On May 2,…
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North Coast
The ‘Triathlon of the Art World’ Returns to Humboldt County
Photo: Kinetic Grand Championship The Kinetic Grand Championship, often referred to as the “Triathlon of the Art World,” is an…
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Wildlife
New Agreement Hopes to Bring Salmon and Sturgeon Back to the Yuba River
In an ambitious effort to restore watershed and boost native fish species in California, a collaboration between state, federal, and…
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Tahoe
Statistics Reveal this Year’s Intense Winter Over Donner Summit
In a report released by the Kingvale Communications Center, it was revealed just how extraordinary the 2022/2023 winter season was…
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Wildlife
California Imposes Full Closure on Salmon Fishing in Select Waterways
In a bid to save dwindling Chinook salmon populations, the California Fish and Game Commission has voted unanimously to impose…
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Wildlife
Have Your Say on Elk Conservation: Join CDFW’s Public Meetings in Northern California
In a move that promises a more inclusive approach to managing the North Coast Roosevelt Elk, the California Department of…
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Stories
Proposed American River Reservoir Could Bring Significant Water Storage to Northern California
Folsom Lake In response to ongoing calls for greater water storage capacity, a study of the American River Basin has…
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North Coast
Long-Awaited Trail Will Connect Arcata and Eureka Along Humboldt Bay
Humboldt Bay Trail The long-awaited Humboldt Bay Trail, linking the cities of Eureka and Arcata, had its official groundbreaking ceremony…
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News
Sierra Nevada Conservancy Considers $22.5 Million in Wilderness Projects Throughout Northern California
The Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC), a state agency based in California, is set to convene for a critical board meeting…
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News
Warming Temperatures Lead to Flood Watch in Tahoe
Photo: City of South Lake Tahoe Unusually high temperatures in the Tahoe area have caused concern among authorities, leading to…
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News
Surfer Dies at Humboldt Beach After Being ‘Overcome by Waves’
A tragic incident occurred on Sunday afternoon at Moonstone Beach near Trinidad, as a 25-year-old woman, Martina Marie Scarfia of…
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Destinations
Two NorCal Campsites Named on List of Best Places to Camp in the Pacific Region
The Dyrt has recently unveiled its 2023 Best Places To Camp: Top 10 in the Pacific Region, largely based on…
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Yosemite-Mammoth
Installation of Half Dome Cables Delayed Due to Historic Snowfall in Yosemite
Heavy snowfall has delayed the installation of posts and cables that facilitate hikers’ climb to the summit of Half Dome.…
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Cannabis
Cannabis Prices Have Plummeted in Northern California. Here’s Why.
The cannabis market in Northern California is experiencing a significant decline in prices, with the cost per pound dropping from…
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News
The Daunting Snow Removal Operation on Yosemite’s Tioga Road is Underway
After an exceptional winter, Yosemite’s high country is still deeply covered in snow, making the spring clearance of Tioga Road…
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Wildlife
Wildlife Expert Documents a Coyote and Her Pups Living Under a Tahoe Home
A South Lake Tahoe home had unexpected guests for two weeks as a family of coyotes settled into a crawl…
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Shasta Cascade
Surging Water Flows Could Bring Danger on the McCloud River
McCloud Dam spilling over. Photo: PG&E Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (PG&E) has issued a warning regarding the potential surge…
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Sports
This Mountain is the Last Ski Resort Still Open in Tahoe. It’s Not Closing Anytime Soon.
In the wake of an extraordinary winter season that brought a staggering 723 inches of snow to its slopes (with…
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News
YouTuber Who Deliberately Crashed Plane into Sierra Mountains Faces 20 Years in Prison
Trevor Daniel Jacob, a 29-year-old YouTuber and former Sochi Olympic snowboarder who deliberately crashed his airplane into the Sierra mountains,…
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News
Yosemite Announces Partial Closure with Flooding Anticipated this Week
Yosemite National Park has announced the closure of specific campgrounds, prompting travelers heading there this week to reconsider their plans.…
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News
Wet Winter Expected to Bring Increased Mosquito Populations to Northern California
Following a wet winter in Northern California, public health and agricultural experts are warning residents of an expected increase in…
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News
Second Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Shakes Northern California Overnight
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake was detected in Northern California overnight, just over 11 miles from Chester, according to the U.S.…
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Events
Cushing Crossing Pond-Skimming Event Returns to Palisades Tahoe
Photo: Palisades Tahoe The 31st Annual Cushing Crossing pond-skimming event, widely recognized as the premier event of the spring season,…
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News
What’s Going on at Trinity Lake?
As of May 9, most reservoirs in California are over or near their historical average capacity. But there’s a glaring…
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Shasta Cascade
Shasta Lake Reaches its Highest Water Levels in Nearly 4 Years
Following substantial rain and snowfall in Northern California this winter, the water level of Lake Shasta is now at its…
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Bay Area
2 Dead Whales Wash Ashore on Point Reyes Beaches
Two gray whales were discovered dead this past weekend on beaches at Point Reyes National Seashore in Marin County, authorities…
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Wildlife
Groundbreaking Partnership Promises to Return Salmon to Waterways Above Shasta Dam
According to legend, when white settlers arrived in Northern Californian in the 1800’s, there were so many salmon in the…
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Wildlife
COVID-19 Virus Detected in Free-Ranging California Wildlife for the First Time
Photo: California Department of Fish and Wildlife SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, has been discovered for the first time…
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North Coast
New Book Highlights Kid-Friendly Hikes in Humboldt County
A new book aimed at encouraging kids and families to explore the natural wonders of Humboldt County has been launched.…
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Butte
Before and After Photos Show a Complete Water Transformation at Lake Oroville
In the past few months, Northern California has experienced storms that have brought some relief to the severe drought afflicting…
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Outdoors
Missing Climber Found After 12-hour ‘Mega-Rescue’ on Mount Shasta
Photo: Mount Shasta Avalanche Center After a 12-hour-long rescue operation that started late Friday night, a climber who went missing…
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News
Major Roadway into Yosemite National Park Could be Closed Until July
Photo: Yosemite National Park Yosemite National Park officials have announced that a significant section of Highway 120 into the park…
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News
Survey Reveals California Snowpack Sits at 254% of Average
Photo: California Department of Water Resources The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) recently conducted the fifth snow survey of…
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Tahoe
License Plates Raise $470K in Funds for Environmental Projects on Lake Tahoe
Over $470,000 from the sale and renewal of Nevada Lake Tahoe License Plates will be invested in projects that will…
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Wildlife
Thousands of Blue Creatures Wash Ashore on California Beaches. What the Heck Are They?
Visitors to California beaches are seeing weird little creatures along the beach in the month of April. So what the…
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Outdoors
Nearly 800 Camping Reservations Canceled in the Plumas National Forest Due to Snow
Photo via Tamara Schmidt/Plumas National Forest The transition from winter to spring and summer is causing some difficulties for the…
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Shasta Cascade
Expect to See Smoke from Controlled Burns Near Mount Shasta
Photo: U.S. Forest Service The Shasta Trinity National Forest has announced that it plans to begin the McBride Vegetation Project…
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Yosemite-Mammoth
Yosemite Now Plans to Reopen Sooner Than Expected After Small Rise in Merced River
After Yosemite National Park announced it would be closed through May 3, the park now plans to partially reopen early…
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Tahoe
Construction Project Could Significantly Ease Traffic to Lake Tahoe
Photo by Eric Marty A proposed roundabout in Meyers, California, may alleviate one of the major pain points for drivers heading…
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Stories
Two Bridges with the Same Name Tell a Fascinating Story of Northern California’s History
In July 1848, John Bidwell discovered gold in a canyon of the Feather River, leading to the establishment of Bidwell’s…
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News
June Lake Loop Opens for the Spring Season in the Eastern Sierra
The June Lake Loop, which takes vehicles to four lakes in Mono County, is now open following a snowy winter…
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Shasta Cascade
Lake Shasta Approaches Full Pool for the First Time in Nearly Two Years
Shasta Lake is currently approaching full pool levels, a milestone that hasn’t been achieved in nearly two years. This news…
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News
The ‘Big Melt’ is Coming to California. It Could Create a Flooding Nightmare.
As temperatures are expected to rise this week, Sierra Nevada snowpack is at risk of melting at an accelerated rate,…
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Yosemite-Mammoth
Most of Yosemite National Park to Close in Anticipation of Flooding
Flooding took over the Yosemite Valley in April of 2018 Yosemite National Park is set to close a large portion…
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Outdoors
Stunning Views of the Aurora Borealis Seen Across Northern California
Photo by McKayla Crump Regions of Northern California were treated to a unique spectacle on Sunday evening extending into Monday morning,…
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Shasta Cascade
Former Navy Seal Climbs and Skis Down Mt. Shasta in ‘Fastest Known Time’
Photo via @jkos220/IG Former Navy Seal Jack Kuenzle from Roxbury, Connecticut, achieved a brand-new Fastest Known Time (FKT) for skiing…
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Outdoors
Be Prepared for Dangerous Water Conditions Throughout NorCal this Spring
California is received record snowfall this winter, which has been the main contributor to the most significant snowpack in the…
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News
California’s Record-Breaking Winter Leads to 100% Water Allocation
On Thursday, California declared that the State Water Project (SWP) will receive a full 100% water allocation, marking the highest…
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Weather
Climate Models are Trending Towards a ‘Super El Nino’ Later this Year. Here’s What that Means.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced the end of the La Niña weather pattern after three years.…
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Wildlife
California Allocates $36 Million to Preserving Salmon Habitats
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has announced plans to allocate nearly $36 million to projects aimed at…
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Destinations
Entrance to National Parks is Free this Weekend. Here’s Where to Go in Northern California.
Photo by Javier Quesada The National Park Service allows free entrance into all National Parks for five days every year. The…
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Yosemite-Mammoth
How the Historic Sierra Snowpack will Impact Yosemite National Park this Summer
Photo by Mick Haupt The immense snowpack in the Sierra Nevada this year has dramatically altered Yosemite National Park, and the…
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Events
The Legendary Boonville Beer Festival Returns to NorCal for its 25th Year
Boonville, California is know by outsiders for two things: 1. They have their own language 2. They host the biggest beer…
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Butte
Injured Hiker Airlifted Out of Table Mountain Near Phantom Falls
Photo: CalFire CalFire Butte County responded to a report of an injured hiker on Saturday afternoon, airlifting the person from…
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Butte
Lake Oroville Flows Increased to Assist in Spring Salmon Releases
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has temporarily raised the release of water from Lake Oroville to the Feather…
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Sacramento
7-Foot Alligator Discovered in the American River. How Did it Get There?
Photo: California Department of Fish and Wildlife In an unexpected turn of events, a 7-foot alligator was discovered in the…
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Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Sees its Best Water Clarity in 40 Years
In 2022, Lake Tahoe’s waters were exceptionally blue, with the highest clarity recorded since the 1980s. According to a report…
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Sports
Here Are All of the Closing Dates for Ski Resorts in Northern California for the 2022/23 Season
Photo: Palisades Tahoe It was a legendary winter in Northern California. But with spring moving its way into the region,…
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Tahoe
Iconic Tahoe Hotel Once Owned by Frank Sinatra to Reopen Under New Ownership
The former Lake Tahoe resort once owned by Frank Sinatra, Cal Neva Resort, has been purchased by real estate firm…
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Lassen
Lassen Volcanic National Park Shifts to a Fully Cashless Payment System
Starting May 1, Lassen Volcanic National Park will implement a fully cashless fee system, accepting only mobile or electronic payments…
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Wildlife
Is There a Brand-New Wolfpack in Northern California? Photos Show Unidentified Wolves in Sierra Foothills.
Trail cam photo of the new wolves spotted in Tehama County. Photo by Brian Baly State officials are working to…
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North Coast
Spectacular Music Festival in Northern California’s Redwood Forest Returns for its 10th Year
Northern Nights, a weekend-long music festival nestled among the redwoods along the south fork of Northern California’s Eel River, will…
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Wildlife
‘California Salmon are in Dire Straits’: State Officials Expected to Shut Down Salmon Fishing
Officials are expected to shut down all commercial and recreational salmon fishing in California and much of Oregon for 2023…
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Outdoors
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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News
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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Video
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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News
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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News
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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Wildlife
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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News
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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News
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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News
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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News
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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Destinations
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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News
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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News
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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Sports
‘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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News
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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Bay Area
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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News
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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News
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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News
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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News
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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Outdoors
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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Yosemite-Mammoth
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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News
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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