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Destinations
Burney Falls is Closing for Much of the 2024 Season
Burney Falls will be temporarily closed to the public starting April 2024, lasting through the summer season. California State Parks…
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News
Sasquatch Sunset: Star-Studded Movie Filmed in Northern California Looks Weird as Heck
If you haven’t learned by now, I have a healthy obsession with movies filmed in Northern California. At this point,…
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Wildlife
Wildlife Officials Discover Two New Wolf Packs in Northern California
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has recently unveiled the existence of two new wolf packs in Northern California,…
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Weather
Series of Storms Forecast to Bring Rain, Wind, and Up to 8 Feet of Snow in the NorCal Mountains
Northern California is shifting from a serene Super Bowl weekend and sunny start to the week to a dynamic weather…
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History
Shame and Redemption: The History of Captain Jack’s Skull
Captain Jack The 1870s were turbulent, bloody times in Northern California. Tensions between Indigenous Peoples and the U.S. Army who…
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Wildlife
California Wildlife Agencies Launch Aerial Surveys to Track Big Game Populations
The skies over California will be a bit busier in the coming months as the California Department of Fish and…
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Wildlife
Videos Show Massive Fish Kill Near the Removal of the Klamath River Dams
In late-January, the detonation of a tunnel at the base of the 101-year-old Copco 1 dam on the Klamath River…
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News
Valentine’s Day Sale! Get $10 Off a Subscription to the Active NorCal Magazine.
Love is in the air in Northern California – which means I’m feeling like giving some discounts to the Active…
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Events
3 Festivals to Celebrate the Whale Migrations of Northern California in 2024
As winter transitions into spring, the California coastline becomes a migratory highway for awe-inspiring gray whales, journeying from their calving…
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Yosemite-Mammoth
Everything You Need to Know About Seeing Yosemite’s ‘Firefall’ in 2024
Outdoor adventurers are setting their sights on Yosemite National Park this month for a chance to witness the awe-inspiring “Firefall”…
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Cannabis
Humboldt Cannabis Grower Settles for $750,000 in Environmental Violation Case
Humboldt County cannabis grower Joshua Sweet has agreed to a hefty $750,000 settlement with state officials for significant water rights…
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Outdoors
California Boosts Outdoor Recreation with $6.7 Million in Trail Grants
Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve could see 534 feet of new trail with recently announced grant program California is set…
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News
Ex-Professor Admits to Setting Fires During California’s Devastating Dixie Fire
Gary Maynard, a 49-year-old former criminal justice professor, has pleaded guilty to federal arson charges after igniting multiple fires in…
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Video
Viral Video Shows Rock Climber Nearly Falling on 150-Foot Wall in Yosemite
Veteran rock climber Amity Warme’s ascent of the challenging Book of Hate route in Yosemite National Park has captured the…
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Weather
Severe Winds Could Reach 70 MPH in Northern California Today
Flickr/Michael Pujals Northern California is on high alert as the National Weather Service in Sacramento announces a “severe” high wind…
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Weather
Storm of the Year: The Sierra is About to Get SLAMMED with Up to 6 Feet of Snow
Carson Pass saw massive snow walls during the epic winter of 2023 Northern California is on the cusp of experiencing…
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Uncategorized
Missing Hiker Details a Terrifying Fight with Aggressive Bear on the Lost Coast Trail
Joseph Seiberling’s 27th birthday hike along the Lost Coast Trail offered more excitement than he bargained for when he found…
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Sacramento
Is Leonardo Dicaprio’s Secretive Movie Shoot Coming to Sacramento?
Hollywood’s glitz is descending upon Sacramento as Warner Bros. gears up to film its latest cinematic venture in the heart…
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Wildlife
Gavin Newsom Pledges to Revive Salmon Populations by Removing California Dams
California Governor Gavin Newsom toured California Trout’s restoration projects in Humboldt County on Monday. Photo: California Trout California Governor Gavin…
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Lassen
Lassen National Forest Offering Free Guided Snowshoe Tours in February
The Almanor Ranger District is inviting outdoor enthusiasts to explore the breathtaking beauty of Lassen National Forest on snowshoes. These…
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News
Water Releases Increase on Lake Oroville in Anticipation of Coming Storms
Lake Oroville water levels on January 30. Photo by California DWR In anticipation of impending winter storms in Northern California,…
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News
California’s Second Snow Survey of 2024 Reveals Snowpack at Meager 52% of Average
In the latest snow survey conducted by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) at Phillips Station, results reveal that…
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Tahoe
Brand-New Study Discovers Shocking Levels of Plastics in Lake Tahoe
A study has unveiled a high level of plastic waste in the pristine waters of Lake Tahoe, and it should…
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Video
WATCH: Holes Blasted in 100-Year-Old Klamath River Dams During Removal Project
The detonation of a tunnel at the base of the 101-year-old Copco 1 dam on the Klamath River sent water…
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Weather
Pineapple Express Storm Could Bring 4 Feet of Snow, Flooding to Northern California this Week
Northern California is gearing up for a deluge as the Pineapple Express, an atmospheric river originating near Hawaii, takes aim…
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Shasta Cascade
The Lemurian Candidate: New Hollywood Film Set on the Slopes of Mount Shasta
Northern California has always been a popular filming location for some of Hollywood’s best films, but a new movie set…
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News
Lake Oroville Surges to 131 Percent of Historical Average After Recent Storms
Lake Oroville is currently at an elevation of 838 feet, with a storage capacity of approximately 2.65 million acre-feet, according…
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North Coast
Secretive Leonardo Dicaprio Movie Begins Filming in Northern California
Speculation is growing as film production seems to be underway in Northern California for an upcoming movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio,…
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Cannabis
Humboldt Cannabis Farmer Ordered to Pay $1.75 Million for Environmental Violations
A Humboldt County Superior Court judge has approved a settlement requiring a cannabis cultivator to pay a fine of $1.75…
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Shasta Cascade
Shasta Lake Water Levels Surge with New Precipitation
With rain falling on Northern California in recent weeks, the state’s largest reservoir is seeing a surge in water levels.…
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News
Woman Stuck on Heavenly Mountain Gondola Overnight
In a concerning incident at the Heavenly Mountain Resort, snowboarder Monica Laso endured a harrowing 15-hour ordeal, trapped overnight in…
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Wildlife
Watch California’s Newest Wolf Pack Howling in the Wilderness
Wildlife officials in California were shocked when they discovered a brand-new wolf pack living in Tulare County in 2023. Just…
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Video
Video Shows Massive Explosion Clearing Large Boulders on a Roadway Near Auburn
In an operation resembling a Hollywood blockbuster, work crews in California’s Sierra Nevada foothills resorted to explosives to remove a…
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Wildlife
Coyote Seen Hunting Gray Fox in Yosemite National Park
In a surprising wildlife encounter, park rangers in Yosemite Valley recently witnessed a coyote carrying a gray fox in its…
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Video
See What it Looks Like to Get Rescued Under an Avalanche by a Tahoe Ski Patrol Dog
We all know that dogs are a man’s best friend. Well, now dogs can be a skier’s best friend, and…
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Shasta Cascade
Mount Shasta Hit by Series of Powerful Avalanches
The backcountry slopes of Mount Shasta saw a series of big avalanches over the past few days after heavy storm…
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Outdoors
Hikers Rescued Amidst Dense Fog at Phantom Falls
Butte County Search and Rescue embarked on a mission amidst a blanket of dense fog on Sunday night to rescue…
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News
Another Bear Encounter Caught-on-Camera on the Slopes of Heavenly Mountain
A Northern California family experienced the thrill of a lifetime when they spotted a black bear on the slopes of…
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Shasta Cascade
Win a $300 Gift Card to The Fifth Season in Mount Shasta
Another beautiful week in Northern California and another giveaway for subscribers to the Active NorCal Magazine! This time, we’re giving…
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Wildlife
Mountain Lion Stalks Hikers on Trail in Northern California
A Northern California hiker and his mother faced a harrowing moment recently when they were stalked by a mountain lion…
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Outdoors
Group Cited for Illegal Activities on a Protected Northern California Beach
In a concerning start to the New Year, a group of individuals has come under fire for their illegal activities…
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Destinations
National Parks Are Free on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here’s Where to Go in Northern California.
Get ready for an outdoor adventure on Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Northern California’s parks are calling, and the National…
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Weather
BREAKING: It’s Snowing at Shasta Lake!
The storm has arrived in Northern California and it’s bringing plenty of snow throughout the mountains of the region. The…
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Outdoors
‘Large to Very Large Avalanches are Expected’: Sierra Avalanche Center Issues Critical Warning
The Sierra Avalanche Center has issued a critical warning for backcountry travelers in the Sierra region Saturday, citing a high…
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Weather
‘Travel is HIGHLY Discouraged’: Another Storm set to Slam the Mountains of Northern California
A formidable winter storm is set to hit the Northern California mountains this weekend, with forecasters warning of heavy snow…
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Video
Dramatic Video Shows the Deadly Palisades Tahoe Avalanche from the Chairlift
The Tahoe community, along with the worldwide ski community, is still mourning from the tragic avalanche at Palisades Tahoe on…
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Destinations
Reservations Are Now Available to Hike to Fern Canyon in 2024. Here’s How to Get One.
Humboldt’s Fern Canyon has become one of the most popular outdoor destinations in Northern California, with its magnificent 50-foot walls covered in…
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Uncategorized
Second Avalanche Strikes Palisades Tahoe on Thursday
A little over 24 hours after a deadly avalanche claimed the life of a skier at Palisades Tahoe, another avalanche…
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Destinations
Here Are the Six Days You Can Enter National Parks For Free in 2024
National parks across the United States are giving outdoor enthusiasts an extra reason to explore the great outdoors in 2024.…
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News
Photo Shows Massive Inbound Avalanche at Mammoth Mountain this Morning
The ski community is still hurting from the deadly avalanche that hit Palisades Tahoe yesterday morning. The sad result of…
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News
Highly-Anticipated Film Starring Leonardo DiCaprio to Begin Filming in Northern California
Excitement is building in Northern California as one of Hollywood’s most accomplished director/actor duos is set to bring cinematic magic…
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News
Body Recovered in the Search for the Missing Camper in Mendocino
Authorities have recovered a body in the vicinity where 48-year-old Rebecca Jones, a missing camper, was last seen along the…
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Tahoe
New Details Emerge from the Deadly Avalanche at Palisades Tahoe
On Wednesday morning, a devastating avalanche hit the Palisades Tahoe, leading to one fatality and an extensive search and rescue…
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News
One Person Dead After Major Avalanche Triggered at Palisades Tahoe
Photo courtesy of Mark Sponsler A significant avalanche struck Palisades Tahoe on Wednesday morning, leading to one confirmed death and…
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Sports
With New Snowfall, Mt. Shasta Ski Park to Open this Week
After a dismal start to the winter in Northern California and a delayed opening, Mt. Shasta Ski Park has officially…
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News
We’re Giving Away a Party Barge Boat Rental on Shasta Lake with Holiday Harbor!
We’re back with another edition of “Subscribe to the Active NorCal Magazine and Win an Awesome Prize!” This time, we’ve…
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Yosemite-Mammoth
Yosemite National Park Launches its Brand-New Reservation System
In an effort to alleviate congestion and enhance the visitor experience, Yosemite National Park has rolled out a pilot reservation…
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Wildlife
‘Extremely Harmful Misinformation’: Bizarre Flyers Found in Tahoe Claim that People Should Feed Wild Bears
Recent flyers seen on street poles along Highway 50 near Lake Tahoe are telling people to help the local bear…
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Bay Area
The Point Reyes Shipwreck is Almost Gone
In its heyday, the Point Reyes shipwreck was a popular destination for photographers The iconic “Point Reyes Shipwreck,” which gained…
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Uncategorized
Biggest Storm of the Season Could Bring 2-Feet of Snow to NorCal Mountains
Meteorologists are predicting the most significant snowstorm of the season for Northern California, set to bring heavy snowfall and challenging…
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Tahoe
The Next Great Ski Comedy Has Arrived and It Was Filmed on the Slopes of Lake Tahoe
Ski comedies were an important part of my childhood, teaching me the do’s and don’ts of the mountain while getting…
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Video
Video Shows People Running From Dangerous 8-Car Pileup on Icy Tahoe Road
The first snow of the season has finally hit the Lake Tahoe region and the roadways are beginning to look…
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Sports
Short Film Shows Professional Surfers Catching MONSTER Waves at Mavericks Last Week
On December 28, 2023, dangerous waves hit the coast of California, causing flooding and damage to infrastructure. For some of…
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Bay Area
Military Bomb Washes Ashore on Santa Cruz Beach After High Waves
A practice bomb dating back to World War II washed ashore on a California beach on New Year’s Eve, following…
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Yosemite-Mammoth
Yosemite National Park Looks Stunning with a Fresh Coat of Snow
When the first snowstorm of 2024 arrived in the California mountains, the ski resorts were ecstatic to finally get some…
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News
California’s First Snow Survey Reveals Snowpack at a Paltry 25% of Historical Average
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted its first snow survey of the season at Phillips Station, revealing that the…
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Weather
Storm Delivers Two Feet of Snow, Chain Controls to the NorCal Mountains
As the storm moved into Northern California on Tuesday afternoon, mountain areas began to prepare for the first significant snowfall…
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News
Help Keep Tahoe Blue with the Active NorCal Magazine
When we decided to relaunch the Active NorCal Magazine, we wanted to create a community that supports great organizations doing…
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Wildlife
Baby Seals Were Being Beheaded on Northern California Beaches. We Now Know the Culprit.
Researchers have uncovered the unsettling mystery behind a series of headless seals discovered on the beaches of MacKerricher State Park…
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Stories
We Went Searching for the Best Olives in Northern California. Here’s What We Found.
Rarely does Northern California come into the conversation of great olive producing regions, but maybe it should!
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News
Will the Mt. Shasta Ski Park Open Soon? It’s Not Looking Good Right Now.
The lackluster start to winter throughout Northern California is being felt by the ski parks of the Sierra. Most of…
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Destinations
Chaos, Lava and Snow – A Winter Trip to Crags Lake in Lassen Volcanic National Park
For an area replete with unattractive names, the trail to Crags Lake is filled with beauty. Last weekend, we had…
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News
The Top Active NorCal Stories of 2023
Another great year has passed and it was a busy one for all of us at Active NorCal. The most…
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News
California State Parks Awards $41.9 Million in Grants for New Parks
California State Parks has announced the allocation of $41.9 million in grant funding to enhance park accessibility and diversity across…
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Video
We Found the POV Video of the Viral Backflip at Palisades Tahoe and It’s Absolutely Incredible
It’s probably not a secret that the best skiers in Tahoe ride at Palisades Tahoe. The advanced terrain of chairlifts…
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Tahoe
Palisades Tahoe Brings Back Park and Ride Program for 2023-24 Ski Season
Getting to the ski resort and parking can be a pain sometimes. That’s why one Tahoe ski resort is trying…
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Sports
Massive Waves Bring Elite Surfers to Mavericks
The world’s most elite surfers have gathered in Half Moon Bay for the renowned Mavericks surfing festivities, which coincide with…
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North Coast
Hoopa Valley Tribe Reclaims Ancestral Land in Historic Acquisition
The Hoopa Valley Tribe has announced a significant milestone with the acquisition of 10,395 acres of land bordering the western…
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News
A Christmas Gift from Active NorCal
Merry Christmas to all you followers and supporters of Active NorCal! It’s been an incredible year for us, and we’re…
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News
Large Rockslide Falls on Highway 50 Over Echo Summit
The storms over Northern California are beginning to cause problems for travelers throughout the region. Near South Lake Tahoe, a…
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Bay Area
These Mount Tamalpais Cabins Have Unbeatable Bay Area Views. Here’s How to Get a Reservation.
California State Parks has unveiled an innovative approach to securing reservations for the popular Steep Ravine Cabins at Mount Tamalpais…
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News
Win Two Lift Tickets to Diamond Peak Ski Resort in Tahoe!
We have yet another giveaway for the subscribers of the Active NorCal Magazine! If you’re keeping score, this is the…
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Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe Unveils New Names for the City’s Snowplows and They Are AWESOME
The City of South Lake Tahoe has unveiled the winning names for its 2023 Name a Snowplow contest and they…
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News
‘I’m Going to Die Up Here’: Hiker Recounts Harrowing 10-Hours Trapped Under a Boulder in Inyo Mountains
In a harrowing ordeal, a Californian adventurer was trapped for 10 hours beneath a massive boulder in the Inyo Mountains.…
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North Coast
Cal Poly Humboldt’s Mascot Featured on Jeopardy!
Cal Poly Humboldt made an appearance on the renowned quiz show Jeopardy! during last night’s episode and the contestant almost…
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News
Give the Gift of the Active NorCal Magazine
The Holiday season is upon us and I don’t know about you, but I’ve been scrambling to get all of…
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Yosemite-Mammoth
Yosemite National Park Welcomes First Indigenous Ancestral Stewards Crew
Yosemite National Park recently introduced its inaugural Yosemite Ancestral Stewards (YAS) crew, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to…
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North Coast
Bill Proposes Renaming Redwood Trail in Honor of Late Senator Dianne Feinstein
A new bill introduced by Rep. Jared Huffman and Rep. Mike Thompson aims to rename one of Humboldt County’s most…
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Tahoe
Small Tahoe Hotel Featured in Tripadvisor’s ‘Best of the Best’ List
The 86-room Stardust Lodge in South Lake Tahoe has claimed its spot among the best family-friendly hotels in the United…
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Wildlife
California Releases Beavers into the Wild for First Time in Nearly 75 Years
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has taken a significant step in conservation by conducting the first beaver…
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Wildlife
California’s Newly-Discovered Wolf Pack Receives a Name with Native American Roots
The wolf pack that made headlines this summer in Tulare County has been given an official name: the Yowlumni Pack.…
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Tahoe
Skiers Watch from the Chairlift as Bear Family Walks Across Tahoe Ski Run
It’s been a busy week for bear activity at Heavenly Mountain Resort, which recently watched a video of a bear…
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Outdoors
Celebrate the New Year with Guided Hikes in California State Parks
California State Parks invites the public to kick off the new year in a healthy way by participating in the…
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Bay Area
YouTuber Brilliantly Pranks Dozens of Car Thieves in San Francisco
This is outside the typical content we post on this website, but since all Northern California residents are aware of…
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