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Video
Video Shows Car Flying 50 Feet Into the Air on Highway 99 Near Yuba City
An insane car crash was recently caught on camera on Highway 99 near Yuba City showing a car flying 50…
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News
Body of Lost Hiker Recovered in Point Reyes National Seashore
Below is a press release from Point Reyes National Seashore: Point Reyes National Seashore received a report of an overdue…
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News
Report: Butte County’s Dixie Fire May Have Been Sparked by PG&E Equipment
The Dixie Fire quickly grew to 30,000 acres over the weekend near the burn scar of the Camp Fire in…
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History
Remembering the Deadly 1996 Rockfall that Sent 90,000 Tons of Rock into Yosemite Valley
July 19, 2021 marked the 25th anniversary of the 1996 Happy Isles rockfall in Yosemite National Park. The deadly incident…
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Tahoe
S**** Valley Alpine Meadows to Host Washoe Cultural Tours
SVAM is excited to announce a new on-mountain summer experience: the Washoe Cultural Tour, beginning Monday, July 12. Not only is…
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Cannabis
Wildlife Officials Raid NorCal Cannabis Farms with Environmental Violations
Photo: CDFW On July 9, 2021, wildlife officers with the California Department of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW) served three search…
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Talking NorCal
Tahoe Bear Shooting, NorCal Wildfires & Life as a Wild Food Chef w/Hank Shaw | Talking NorCal
On this episode of the Talking NorCal podcast, Zach and Bob discuss the already unprecedented wildfire season in Northern California…
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News
Wildlife Officials Relocate Over a Million Hatchery Salmon Due to Klamath River Drought Conditions
Juvenile Chinook salmon are herded by CDFW staff in a raceway at the Iron Gate Fish Hatchery, Siskiyou County, Calif.,…
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Stories
Inside Union Pacific’s Harrowing Attempt to Save the Dry Canyon Bridge During the Lava Fire
The Lava Fire damaged the Union Pacific Dry Creek Bridge. UP is working on repairs and estimate the bridge to…
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Cannabis
Take a Tour Through the Cannabis Farms of Northern California’s Emerald Triangle
Photo: The Mendocino Experience You’ve undoubtedly heard of the world-class wine tours held in Napa Valley, highlighting the famed vineyards…
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News
Crashed Helicopter Removed from Lake Shastina
A helicopter was dipping into Lake Shastina in order to obtain water to fight the Lava fire when it crashed…
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North Coast
Short Film Documents Off-The-Grid Oasis in the Northern California Redwoods
In 1968, Charles Bello and his wife Vanna Rae bought 400 acres of redwood forested land in Mendocino County and…
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Weather
VIDEO: Hiker Captures the Moment a Lightning Strike Starts a Wildfire in the Sierra
A hiker witnessed a rare scene when a bolt of lightning hit the Sierra, causing an immediate wildfire. He even…
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Tahoe
Bear Beach? Sightings on the Rise at Crowded Lake Tahoe Destination
Pope Beach is a popular place for locals and tourists to take in the summer sun in South Lake Tahoe.…
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Yosemite-Mammoth
Fast-Moving River Fire Grows Dangerously Close to Yosemite National Park
Photo by Amy Purcell A fast-moving wildfire broke out on Sunday afternoon and following a night of wind-fueled growth, the…
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News
Doyle, California Ravaged by Beckwourth Complex Fire
Doyle, California is a small, peaceful town in Plumas County that straddles the border of Nevada. The population of under…
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Wildlife
An Ode to Squirrels: The Badass Rodents Living in Your Backyard
Photo by Simone Mascellari 🇮🇹 When a buddy asked if I had seen any of the “Squirrel vs. Rattlesnake” videos on…
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News
Beckwourth Complex Fire Explodes to 83,926 Acres in the Plumas National Forest
Amid a historic heatwave and worsening wildfire conditions, the Beckwourth Complex Fire exploded to 83,926 acres by Sunday morning, with…
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Wildlife
How’d That Get There?! Dead Coyote Found Dangling from Tree in Mammoth
There are a lot of things in nature that can be very hard to explain. Finding a a dead coyote…
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News
Video Shows Boulders Laying Across Highway 395 Following Sierra Earthquake
A 5.9 earthquake slammed the Sierra Nevada on Thursday afternoon, with many Northern California communities feeling the shaking from Tahoe…
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Cannabis
Northern California Town to Host its First All Cannabis Farmer’s Market
Photo by Add Weed On Saturday, July 10, Laytonville will host its first ever Cannabis Farmer’s Market, giving local growers the…
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Photography
Photos: Helicopter Fighting the Lava Fire Crashes into Lake Shastina
A helicopter was dipping into Lake Shastina in order to obtain water to fight the Lava fire when it crashed…
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News
5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks the Sierra Nevada
A 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit the Sierra Nevada at 3:49 pm on Thursday, sending shockwaves throughout Northern California. The floor…
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Wildlife
Chico Woman Killed by 400-Pound Grizzly Bear During Montana Camping Attack
On the morning of Tuesday July 6, a 400-pound grizzly bear pulled a Chico woman out of her tent in…
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Destinations
9 Can’t-Miss Summer Adventures in Lake Tahoe
Photo by Clayton Cardinalli It’s summertime in Northern California, meaning the pristine outdoor destinations of the region are primed for an…
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Events
A Definitive Guide to Music Festivals in Northern California in 2021
Following a tumultuous year that left us quarantining in our homes due to Covid, California has finally reopened and we…
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Sports
Fishing in the Hot Northern California Summer: An Angler’s Reflection
Just about wherever you live, there’s that one season. In northern climes when the mercury dips below freezing, most folks…
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Uncategorized
Take the Active NorCal Membership Survey for a Chance to Win $200
Here at Active NorCal, we are always looking for new ways to connect with our followers. That’s why we are…
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Talking NorCal
The Great Outdoors – NorCal’s Quintessential Family Summer Film | Talking NorCal
In this episode of Talking NorCal, Zach and Bob review The Great Outdoors, the 1988 family summer film featuring Dan…
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Uncategorized
14 Lightning-Caused Wildfires Burning in Yosemite
From June 28 through July 2, a thunderstorm brought lightning strikes to Yosemite National Park, igniting 14 fires in the…
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News
Health Advisory for Swimmers Lifted at Whiskeytown’s Whiskey Creek
The health advisory issued at Whiskeytown Lake’s Whiskey Creek swimming area has been lifted. The two-day advisory was caused by…
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Wildlife
OPINION: Bear Shooting in South Lake Tahoe Should Be an Opportunity for Education, Not Outrage
The recent incident in which a visitor to South Lake Tahoe returned to his vacation rental one evening and shot…
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Sports
Chinook Salmon Fishing Season Opens on Portions of the Klamath and Trinity Rivers
Fishing regulations for the spring Chinook fishery in the Klamath River Basin remain in effect following the June meeting of…
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Shasta Cascade
Wildfires Rage On as Fourth of July Weekend Approaches in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest
With the impending Fourth of July weekend expected to bring heavy traffic to the outdoor destinations of Northern California, wildfire…
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Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Tourist Shoots Charging Bear in Vacation Rental
Photo by Marion hobbs A man visiting the Lake Tahoe area returned to his vacation rental after dining out to…
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Sports
MONSTER King Salmon Caught Along the NorCal Coast
Photo: Salt Lady Sportfishing Salmon fishing season has started in Northern California and the first signs are being seen along…
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Outdoors
High Levels of E. Coli Found at Popular Swimming Area on Whiskeytown Lake
Photo by Chandler Hecht To protect public health, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area monitors water quality regularly from May to September. Recent…
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News
Shasta Lake’s Salt Fire Grows to 2,800 Acres, Forcing Evacuations and Closing I-5 in Both Directions
Another wildfire has broken out in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, this time near Lakehead along Shasta Lake. The fire began…
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Video
Fly Fishing Northern California’s Legendary Hat Creek
Brought to you by Visit Redding Hat Creek is an iconic fishing stream near Redding that stands as the most…
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News
Forest Service Issues Closures on Mount Shasta Due to Lava Fire
The U.S. Forest Service has issued a list of closures on Mount Shasta due to the growing Lava Fire in…
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News
Siskiyou Wildfires: 10,000 Residents Evacuated as Lava and Tenant Fires Rage On
The two Siskiyou County fires continue to grow fast and put residents on edge as they burn heavily on Tuesday…
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Hikes
7 Iconic Hikes to Put on Your Bucket List Near Redding, California
Brought to you by Visit Redding Photo by Sanath Kumar The many outdoor attractions surrounding Redding, California can give you plenty…
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Sports
Watch Joe Rogan Hunt and Eat Wild Turkeys in the Napa Valley
Hunting wild turkeys in Northern California is a time-honored tradition. The largest game bird in North America can be seen…
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News
Lava Fire Balloons to an Astounding 13,330 Acres Near Mount Shasta, Structures Burned
The Lava Fire continues to burn at an astounding rate in Siskiyou County and erratic winds and dry fuels pushed…
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News
Tenant Fire: New Fire Near Lava Fire Quickly Grows to 200 Acres in Siskiyou County
Siskiyou County is currently under a barrage of wildfire threats, with the growing Lava Fire now being joined by the…
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News
Lava Fire Update: Evacuation Orders Issued in Weed, California
Evacuation orders in Siskiyou County The Lava Fire continues to grow north of Mount Shasta in Siskiyou County, putting residents…
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North Coast
‘Mafia-Style’ Botanist Returns to NorCal to Hilariously Explore the Humboldt Redwoods
The funniest botanist around has returned to Northern California to explore the different plant life you can find in the…
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Tahoe
VIDEO: Momma Bear and Cubs Take a Dip at a Crowded Lake Tahoe Beach
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jen Watkins (@goldcountrycandles) A momma bear and her three cubs were…
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Bay Area
NPS Ordered to Federal Court to Explain Treatment of Tule Elk in Point Reyes
Photo by Y S The National Park Service has been ordered to federal court on Monday to explain their treatment of…
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News
Erratic Winds Push Lava Fire to 1,446 Acres Near Mount Shasta
Erratic winds and dry fuel conditions pushed the Lava Fire near Mount Shasta to double in size overnight, growing from…
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Butte
Growing Sky Fire Prompts Evacuation Warning in Butte County
Another lightning-caused wildfire is growing in Northern California, forcing some residents of Butte County to be on evacuation alert. The…
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News
Collins Almanor Forest Closed to Public Use Due to Wildfire Risk
Collins has closed the 94,000-acre Collins Almanor Forest to public use due to ongoing wildfire threats in Northern California. The…
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News
Dry Conditions Push Lava Fire to 700 Acres Near Mount Shasta
The Lava Fire continues to grow north of Mount Shasta as winds pushed it to approximately 710 acres on Sunday…
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News
Drone Briefly Halts Critical Firefighting Flights Over Lava Fire
Photo: U.S. Forest Service As aerial firefighters were attempting to make retardant drops on the Lava Fire near Weed, California…
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Tahoe
Celebrity Bear Known for its Tahoe Shenanigans Has Gone Missing
The “Kings Beach Bear’s” GPS tracking collar as biologists found it this spring on the forest floor. CDFW photo by Mark…
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