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Dec- 2021 -

21 December

Palisades Tahoe Announces Jam-Packed Holiday Celebration

Photo: Palisades Tahoe Holiday decorations and a fresh blanket of snow have made The Village at Palisades Tahoe a winter…

21 December

See the Damage Done by the Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake in Humboldt County

At 12:10 pm on Monday, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake hit off the Humboldt coast, causing a large shake felt throughout…

20 December

It’s a Christmas Miracle! Another 10 Feet of Snow Forecast for NorCal Mountains this Week.

Following just a 3-day break from the rain and snow that has dominated weather patterns in Northern California in December,…

16 December

Giant Rainbow Trout Caught on the Feather River was Likely the Largest Ever Caught in California

The likely largest rainbow trout caught in California was released instead of officially weighed. Photo: Josh Giordano A monster rainbow…

15 December

Interstate 5 Closed Near Shasta Lake Due to Heavy Snowfall

Just as meteorologists predicted, temperatures dropped and rain turned to snow at low elevations in Northern California on Wednesday, forcing…

15 December

We’re Not Finished Yet! Up to 4 More Feet of Snow Forecast for NorCal Mountains Through Thursday

It’s been one heck of a snowy week in the Northern California mountains, with the highest-elevation areas receiving more than…

14 December

CHP: Snow Storm is ‘Creating Havoc’ on Major Tahoe Roadways

The massive snow storm peaked overnight in the Sierra, bringing multiple feet of snow to the Tahoe basin and creating…

14 December

Sacramento Has Already Surpassed the Precipitation of Last Year’s Entire Water Year

Photo by Robert Couse-Baker The last water year was extremely dry in Sacramento with a record 212-day dry streak lasting…

13 December

Mt. Shasta Ski Park Announces Opening Day with a Bunch of New Snowfall

As the snow began to fall heavily on the Mt. Shasta Ski Park this week, it became obvious that opening…

13 December

Fisherman Lands Nearly 4-Foot Striped Bass on the Sacramento River

Striped bass fishing is a popular activity on the Sacramento River, with fishing enthusiasts showing off a lot of big…

13 December

Mt. Shasta Ski Park is Getting POUNDED by Snowfall

It’s Monday morning in Northern California and the cold, wet storm is dumping snow the mountains. Many Tahoe ski resorts…

13 December

‘Very Dangerous Avalanche Conditions’ Reported in the Sierra

With multiple feet of new snow falling on the Sierra over the past two days, the Sierra Avalanche Center has…

12 December

Blizzard Conditions Bring Chains Controls, Dangerous Driving Conditions to NorCal Mountains

The big storm that will hopefully jumpstart winter has arrived in Northern California. The snow is beginning to fall heavily…

10 December

New Details Emerge in Case Against Father and Son Accused of Starting Caldor Fire

David Scott Smith and Travis Shane Smith A father and son were arrested this week on suspicion of starting the…

10 December

Buckle Up! Incoming Storm Could Bring 100+ Inches of Snow to Northern California Mountains

Photo by Visit Mammoth Winter is on its way to Northern California in the form of a massive storm that…

10 December

California State Parks Grants $8.5 Million to City of Redding for Brand-New Park

The City of Redding announced today that it has received a California State Parks Grant in the amount of $8.5…

10 December

The Giant Forest Set to Reopen Following 3-Month Wildfire Closure

The Giant Forest in Sequoia National Park reopens on select days beginning Saturday, December 11, as weather and other conditions…

10 December

Save the Redwood League Secures Opportunity to Purchase 3,181-Acre Lost Coast Redwoods

The Lost Coast Redwoods property near Rockport, California.Photo by Max Whittaker, courtesy of Save the Redwoods League Save the Redwoods…

9 December

Father and Son Arrested for Starting Massive Caldor Fire

A father and son have been arrested on suspicion of starting the Caldor Fire which burned more than 220,00 acres,…

7 December

Brand-New Documentary Tells the Story of the Deadly 1982 Alpine Meadows Avalanche

On March 31, 1982, a large avalanche hit Alpine Meadows, burying the main lodge and parking lot in 20 feet…

7 December

Investigators Reveal What May Have Happened to Family in Mysterious California Hiking Death

The mysterious death of a young family and their dog during a hike in the Sierra National Forest in August…

7 December

The First Glimpse of Snow and Rain Returns to NorCal with A LOT More on the Way

Photo by Don Graham Following a historic late-October storm that filled the Northern California mountains with snow and brought large…

2 December

Water Officials Outline Plan to Mitigate Drought Impact in California Reservoirs in 2022

Folsom Lake. Photo by Alan Grinberg Today, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced its initial State Water Project (SWP)…

2 December

Nearly 20 Percent of the World’s Giant Sequoias Have Burned in Recent California Fires

Lightning-caused wildfires have brought devastation the world’s giant sequoias over the past two fire seasons in California, reaching losses of…

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30 November

CHP PerformsThanksgiving Day Helicopter Rescue in Castle Crags

The California Highway Patrol performed a helicopter rescue mission on Thanksgiving day after a hiker became stuck on a steep…

26 November

Trailblazing Gray Wolf Found Dead in California

On November 10, OR93 was found dead near Interstate 5 near the town of Lebec, California. Following a full investigation…

23 November

CDFW Releases 2 Million Juvenile Chinook Salmon Threatened by Drought on the Klamath River

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has begun releasing juvenile fall-run Chinook salmon into the Klamath River now…

22 November

Longtime Klamath NF Official Wins Outstanding River Manager Award

Photo: U.S. Forest Service The USDA Forest Service has awarded this year’s national Outstanding River Manager Award to Dave Payne,…

22 November

Forest Service Hosting Two Virtual Job Fairs for the Mendocino National Forest

The USDA Forest Service is hosting two virtual job fairs to recruit wildland firefighters for the Mendocino National Forest’s On-Call…

16 November

Sudwerk Brewing Co. Wins Brewer of the Year at Great American Beer Festival

Sudwerk Brewing Co. dominated the most prestigious craft beer competition in the United States with two gold medals and being…

15 November

La Nina is Here to Stay. Here’s What That Means for Winter in Northern California.

Giant walls of snow in the Sierra. In the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s recent winter outlook report, La Nina…

14 November

Fall River Brewing Co. Wins Coveted Gold Medal at the Great American Beer Festival

Patrons at the Fall River taphouse in Redding. Photo: Fall River Brewing Co. Fall River Brewing Company has put Northern…

14 November

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…

14 November

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…

13 November

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…

12 November

NorCal Photographer Captures Rare Photos of the Lassen Pack

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Randy Robbins (@randy_robbins_of_susanville) Randy Robbins has achieved a goal that has…

9 November

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,…

4 November

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…

4 November

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…

3 November

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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28 October

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…

28 October

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…

28 October

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…

28 October

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…

28 October

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…

26 October

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…

26 October

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…

25 October

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…

25 October

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.…

25 October

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…

25 October

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…

24 October

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…

22 October

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…

22 October

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…

22 October

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…

22 October

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…

21 October

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…

21 October

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…

21 October

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…

20 October

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…

18 October

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…

18 October

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…

18 October

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…

18 October

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…

17 October

Famed ‘Kings Beach Bear’ Shot And Killed In Campground Confrontation

In wildlife work, happy endings, feel-good stories and grand conclusions can be elusive. The story of the bear that went…

17 October

“Big Challenges Ahead”: Sierra-at-Tahoe Opening for the Winter Season Remains in Question

Photo: Sierra-at-Tahoe After the Caldor Fire moved through Sierra-at-Tahoe, the ski resort’s management was elated that firefighters were able to…

17 October

Popular Northern California Safari Park Loses Accreditation Over Treatment of Animals

The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) has stripped the accreditation of Santa Rosa’s Safari West over concerns of the…

17 October

Rejoice! Up to a Foot of Snow, Rain Showers Forecast Throughout Northern California.

Celebrating the snow in Tahoe. Photo by Emily Hoehenrieder. Following a horrendous water year and a historic drought throughout Northern California,…

17 October

Lake Tahoe Has Officially Dropped Below its Natural Rim

This is what Lake Tahoe looks like full. See the IG post below to see what it looks like now.…

13 October

Photos Show the Windy Fire Devastation in the Giant Sequoia National Monument

The lightning-caused Windy Fire, now 97,554 acres, damaged or destroyed many treasured features in the Sequoia National Forest and Giant…

10 October

Arcata Becomes the Third City in California to Decriminalize Magic Mushrooms

The Arcata City Council unanimously passed a resolution this week that decriminalizes the use of psychedelic plants and fungi in…

10 October

Feather River Hatchery Seeks To Increase Chinook Salmon Production to Offset Drought Impacts

Alan Sheckter Photography The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) have…

10 October

Fish On! California to Issue 365-Day Fishing Licenses

Photo by Robson Hatsukami Morgan Under a new law authored by Assemblyman Jim Wood – Santa Rosa, California will issue 365-day…

8 October

First Snow of the Season Brings Glorious White Mountaintops to Tahoe

Webcam at Palisades Tahoe After a long and grueling drought throughout Northern California, Mother Nature finally brought us a glimpse…

6 October

Taylor Creek’s Annual Kokanee Salmon Run Halted by Drought

Photo: Jonathan Cook-Fisher One of the most delightful fall activities in the Tahoe region is watching the Kokanee salmon return…

3 October

Surfer Attacked by Shark Along the Sonoma Coast

A surfer was airlifted to the hospital at Salmon Creek Beach along the Sonoma Coast Sunday morning after being bitten…

2 October

Sierra-at-Tahoe: There is More Damage to the Resort Than Was Initially Thought

After the Caldor Fire moved through Sierra-at-Tahoe near Tahoe, the ski resort’s management was elated that firefighters were able to…

Sep- 2021 -

30 September

Lassen Volcanic National Park Will Partially Reopen Following 2-Month Dixie Fire Closure

Portions of Lassen Volcanic National Park that are unaffected by the Dixie Fire will reopen on Monday, October 4. Lassen…

30 September

Popular Mount Shasta Lakes Added to the Castle Crags Wilderness

Photo by Y S The National Forest Service announced that it has acquired a popular hiking destination in the Mount Shasta…

30 September

It’s Official: Patrick’s Point State Park Will Change its Name to Honor Yurok Tribe

The California State Park and Recreation Commission voted for a name change of Patrick’s Point State Park to Sue-meg State…

30 September

Winter Ice Rink Coming to Chico Called ‘Slap in the Face’ to Paradise

Ice Rink in Paradise, California For the first time ever, a winter ice skating rink is coming to downtown Chico.…

28 September

Fly Fisherman Lands Absolute MONSTER Striped Bass in Northern California

It’s not everyday you see fly fishermen attempting to catch striped bass in Northern California. But recently one fisherman was…

28 September

No Reservations: Yosemite to End Pass Requirements Ahead of Fall Season

Yosemite National Park is known to be one of the most visited parks in the United States, with averages hovering…

24 September

Woody’s Brewing Co. to Release New Craft Beer with Proceeds Going to Whiskeytown Trail Restoration

It’s our favorite thing in the world – craft beer and fundraising! Woody’s Brewing Co. is releasing a brand-new craft…

24 September

Fisherman Lands MASSIVE 43-Pound Chinook Salmon on the Sacramento River

The Chinook salmon season is red hot on the Sacramento River right now, with multiple fishing guides recording large returns.…

24 September

Fawn Fire Becomes the Highest Priority Fire in the Country

Photo: CalFire The Fawn Fire continues to burn in the neighborhoods of north Redding, with new mandatory evacuations announced for…

24 September

5 Truckee Breweries Team with Achieve Tahoe to Raise Money for Adaptive Recreation Programs

From October 1st through 31st, Achieve Tahoe will host their 32nd Annual Foam Fest Fundraiser in partnership with five Truckee breweries:…

23 September

With the South Fork Eel River Drying Up, Illegal Marijuana Grows Continue to Steal Water

Press Release from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife: On Sept. 20, 2021, wildlife officers with the California Department…

23 September

Mount Diablo State Park Turns 100-Years-Old

Press release from California State Parks: This year Mount Diablo State Park turns 100. To mark the occasion, California State…

23 September

Mandatory Evacuations Announced for Fawn Fire Near Shasta Lake

Following a night of containment efforts on the Fawn Fire near Shasta Lake, the Shasta County Sheriff has announced mandatory…

21 September

California State Fair Announces First-Ever Cannabis Competition

The CA State Fair today announced the addition of the first-ever, state-sanctioned cannabis competition and awards. The CA State Fair…

21 September

Sierra-at-Tahoe Fire Assessment Finds Chair Lift Damage

On the night of August 29, the Caldor Fire picked up steam in the Sierra Nevada and moved into beloved…

21 September

Highway 50 to Reopen Over the Sierra Following Month-Long Caldor Fire Closure

Following a month of closures on Highway 50 between Sacramento and Tahoe, the popular stretch of roadway is set to…

20 September

Brand-New Elevated Boardwalk Opens at Grove of Titans in Jedediah Smith Redwoods

Redwood National and State Parks completed the first mile of the Mill Creek Trail, including an elevated walkway into the…

19 September

Temporary Access Granted to Homeowners in the Caldor Fire Burn Zone Along Highway 50

Press Release from the U.S. Forest Service: Residents and property owners can access their properties inside the closed area between…

19 September

State of California Acquiring 27,000-Acre Outdoor Utopia Along the Great Redwood Trail

The Lone Pine Ranch, a 27,000-acre property straddling Trinity and Mendocino counties, is a vast property of redwood forests, grassy…

19 September

Mysterious Sunken Boat Revealed on the Low Shore of Shasta Lake

There have been plenty of historic structures revealed on Northern California reservoirs as water continues to shrink down to historically…

19 September

South Fork Eel River Goes Dry for the First Time Ever

Press release from the Eel River Recovery Project: The current record two-year drought is causing record low Eel River flows,…

19 September

GIANT 40-Pound Chinook Salmon Caught on the Sacramento River

Ryan Tripp is at it again! Some local guides have referred to him as the “Michael Jordan of Fishing” in…

19 September

First Snow of the Season on Mt. Shasta Brings Hope that Wildfire Season is Nearing its End

A weekend storm brought rain and snow to Northern California, with the North Coast experiencing its typical rainy day and…