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Events
Redding Garden of Lights Set to Return to Turtle Bay with its ‘One Million Light Experience’
A new holiday tradition is returning to Northern California in the form of a million lights. The Redding Garden of…
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Hikes
10 Quintessential Hikes in Siskiyou County
Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou California’s Siskiyou County is the perfect place to visit for every type of outdoor…
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North Coast
MONSTER 30-Pound Ling Cod Caught Off the Humboldt Coast
Toad. Football. Lunker. There are a lot of fun words for fishermen to use to describe a big fish. For…
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Bay Area
Chinook Salmon are Attempting to Spawn in a Graffiti-Filled Channel in the Bay Area
Photo: Friends of San Lorenzo Creek The human impact on the Chinook salmon runs of Northern California are on full…
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Tahoe
Storms Provide Lifeline for Struggling Kokanee Salmon on Lake Tahoe
The drought had an enormous impact on wildlife throughout Northern California this year, with depleting water resources and raging wildfires…
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News
Historic Covered Bridge Reopens Over the Yuba River for the First Time in 10 Years
Following a 10-year restoration project, the historic Bridgeport Covered Bridge at the South Yuba State Park has reopened to pedestrians,…
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Talking NorCal
The Quintessential Tahoe Film? Reviewing the Star-Studded Smokin’ Aces | Talking NorCal
On this episode of Talking NorCal, Zach and Bob review the quintessential Tahoe film – Smokin’ Aces – starring Ryan…
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Photography
Photographers Capture Spectacular ‘Snowliage’ in Yosemite National Park
The seasons are changing in Northern California, with autumn colors seeing snowfall in the most beautiful way imagninable. The best…
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Hikes
Whiskeytown NRA Offering 7 Free Ranger-Led Hikes in November
Photo by Wayne Hsieh Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is offering seven free ranger-led hikes in November 2021, with the first…
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Video
WATCH: Northern California’s Top Cliff Jumpers Go Full Send at Emerald Pools
We have been following daredevil Nick Coulter and his cliff-jumping crew for years now. We had him on the Talking…
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News
Northern California Recreational Crab Fishing in Flux to Protect Whales and Sea Turtles
The recreational take of Dungeness crab using crab traps in Fishing Zones 3 and 4, (from the Sonoma/Mendocino county line…
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Stories
A Guide to Cutting Down Your Own Christmas Tree in the Northern California Wilderness
It’s that time of year again. With the holiday season upon us in Northern California, it’s time to knock the…
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Tahoe
Before and After Photos Show Caldor Fire Devastation at Sierra-at-Tahoe
There’s been a lot of speculation about the damage done to Sierra-at-Tahoe after the Caldor Fire swept through the ski…
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Wildlife
Nimbus Fish Hatchery to Increase Chinook Salmon Production by 500,000 Fish on the American River
A new mural adorns the fish feed bins at the Nimbus Fish Hatchery in Sacramento County. CDFW photo by George Gilmore.…
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Stories
20 Horror Movies That Take Place in Northern California
Laurie Strode had a Northern California family reunion with her psychopathic brother Michael Myers in Halloween H2O Northern California is…
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Talking NorCal
Historic Atmospheric River, Active NorCal Milestones and ‘Van Life’ Stories with Adam Marland | Talking NorCal
On this episode of the Talking NorCal podcast, Zach and Bob discuss the historic late-October storm that slammed Northern California…
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News
Body Found in Del Norte Believed to be Woman from Viral Missing Person’s Case
The recent discovery of a body in Del Norte County, along with a dead dog, is believed to be that…
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Weather
Satellite Images Show Astounding Snowpack Growth Throughout Northern California
In just one week, the mountains of Northern California went from historic drought to impressive snowpack, mostly due to the…
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Iconic Sonoma Redwoods Reopening Following 15-Month Wildfire Closure
Photo: Expedia The iconic redwoods of Sonoma will once again be open to visitors following over a year closure after…
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Sports
Mammoth Mountain Opening THIS WEEK Following Massive Snowstorm
Photo: Mammoth Mountain In the late summer, Mammoth Mountain set an aggressive opening date of November 13, hoping that early…
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Waterfalls
Rare Autumn ‘Firefall’ Comes Alive in Yosemite National Park
A view of the winter Firefall. Photo by Katie Rodriguez Every year in early February, visitors flock to Yosemite National Park…
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Sports
Palisades Tahoe Opening Nearly a Month Early Following Historic October Snowfall
Photo: Palisades Tahoe Following a massive early-season storm that delivered 10.5 inches of precipitation in just 24 hours—and dropped three…
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News
Northern California Water Levels are Rising at an Astounding Rate
Lake Oroville. Photo by ray_explores A historic storm slammed Northern California this week and boy did we need it. With…
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Tahoe
OctoBURIED! See the Best Photos from the Rare Fall Storm in Tahoe
Tahoe is officially OctoBURIED! The rare October storm brought multiple feet of snow to Tahoe, turning the mountains into a…
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History
Historic California Ghost Town Transforms into a Winter Wonderland
The popular Bodie State Historic Park is a fun destination in the Eastern Sierra to learn about the history of…
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News
The Dixie Fire is Now Fully Contained
During the historic fire season of 2021 in Northern California, the Dixie Fire was the biggest and most destructive blaze.…
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Weather
Popular Highways into Tahoe Closed in Both Directions Due to Blizzard Conditions
The rare October storm that is causing flooding and breaking multiple rain records throughout Northern California has also brought snow…
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Weather
The 141-Year-Old All-Time Rain Record was Just Shattered in Sacramento
Photo: Robert Couse-Baker The atmospheric river that has drenched Northern California over the past two days is becoming historic. The…
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Video
Drone Footage Shows Massive Landslide that Closed Highway 70
Video of landslide as well as other rock slides, debris flows and mudslides along Hwy 70 in Plumas County. #debrisflows…
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News
Rare Storm Hits Northern California as a Category AR5 – The Strongest Type of Atmospheric River
A potentially historic storm has landed in Northern California – one that could singlehandedly end fire season and bring significant…
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Wildlife
Another Bacterial Outbreak Wreaks Havoc at the Hot Creek Trout Hatchery
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has detected a bacterial outbreak at its Hot Creek Trout Hatchery in…
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News
Officials Reveal Cause of Death for Family who Mysteriously Died Hiking in the Sierra
Investigators and the public were shocked by the death of an entire family during a hike in the Sierra National…
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Talking NorCal
Storms End Drought, Famous Bear Killed, and the Road to the Olympics with Robby Burns | Talking NorCal
On a brand-new episode of Talking NorCal, Zach and Bob discuss the sudden change in weather and potential end of…
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Weather
Incoming Storms Could Bring Nearly 6 Feet of Snow to the Tahoe Mountains
Photo: CalTrans For the past 8 months, we have been dealing with one of the worst droughts over the past…
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Outdoors
Here’s Why Fall Might Be the Best Season for Fishing in Northern California
Photo: Chip O’Brien When October finally arrives in NorCal, chances are you will find me fishing somewhere. It may only…
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Weather
Storm Approaching Northern California has Been Classified as a ‘Bomb Cyclone.’ Here’s What That Means.
Sattelite view of the “bomb cyclone” that hit Northern California in November 2019 Northern California is in for a rare…
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History
Remembering the Great Flood that Put Northern California Under 30 Feet of Water
If you take a look at Northern California on a map, it will show a large valley right down the…
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Weather
Rare Atmospheric River Heading for NorCal Could Bring a Foot of Rain at its Epicenter
Following a historic drought that dropped water levels dangerously low and added to Northern California’s historic wildfires of 2021, the…
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News
Caldor Fire Reaches 100 Percent Containment
After burning for over 60 days, the Caldor Fire has reached 100 percent containment. Communities in the Plymouth and South…
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Sports
Trinity River Adult Chinook Quota Close To Being Met
Based upon California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) projections of the recreational fall-run Chinook salmon catch on the Trinity…
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Stories
50 Years Later, this Bigfoot Footage Filmed in Northern California Keeps the Legend Alive
Bigfoot remains one of the most popular legends and mysteries in the United States. Thousands of sightings and the never…
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Video
Short Film Imagines the Rebuilding of Paradise, California Towards a Bright Future
Wildfires that are growing in scale and ferocity each year. 2021 has been a record year for wildfires in the…
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Weather
Flash Flood Watch Issued for Burn Scars of Northern California with Storms Approaching
In just a matter of a week, it seems like Northern California has transitioned from historic drought to extremely wet…
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Sports
Can You Hunt in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area? The Answer Might Surprise You.
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is a beautiful outdoor destination outside Redding that provides visitors with year-round waterfall hikes, on-water activities…
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Outdoors
How NorCal’s Outdoor Opportunities Stack Up Against Yellowstone National Park
Photo by Steven Cordes I gotta admit, I’m torn on this one. I’ve recently returned from a fishing trip to Yellowstone…
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Video
WATCH: Lake Tahoe’s Kokanee Salmon Suffering Heavy Losses Due to Low Water Levels
One of the most delightful fall activities in the Tahoe region is watching the Kokanee salmon return to Taylor Creek…
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Sacramento
The Largest Corn Maze in the World Sits Right Here in Northern California
In Dixon, California sits a 63-acre fall utopia with a pumpkin patch, hay rides and the largest corn maze in…
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North Coast
Two Earthquakes Shake NorCal’s North Coast
Two earthquakes were felt off the coast of Northern California Monday afternoon, shaking the towns near the infamous Mendocino Triple…
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Sacramento
Rainfall Finally Ends Sacramento’s Record-Setting 212-Day Dry Streak
Photo: Sacramento State/Andrea Price We all know that Northern California has been in the midst of a historic drought, but…
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Sports
All the Opening Dates for Ski Resorts in Northern California for the 2021-22 Season
Photo by Aaron Feen Winter has officially arrived in the mountains of Northern California, and ski resorts are prepping by…
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Sports
Mt. Shasta Snowboarder Hosting Fundraiser for his Journey to the 2022 Winter Olympics
Photo via @robby.burns.snowboarding/IG Mt. Shasta local Robby Burns is ready to compete for his chance to represent the United States…
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Wildlife
VIDEO: Bear Demolishes Front Door to Break into Tahoe Cabin
If you’ve ever questioned the strength of a bear, this video will give you a glimpse into their incredible power.…
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News
Viral Search Continues for 32-Year-Old Woman Missing in Northern California
32-year-old Courtney Bryan has been missin since September 23 The search continues for 32-year-old Courtney Bryan, who went missing in…
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History
Remembering the Deadly 75-Foot Tidal Wave that Leveled Crescent City in 1964
Beginning in Northern California and running all the way up to Alaska in the Pacific Ocean sits multiple fault lines…
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History
Historic Train Tunnel Now Fully Exposed on Shasta Lake
The abysmal water levels throughout Northern California currently sit at their lowest for 2021, with incoming storms bringing the prospect…
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