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Fishing Boat Rescues Man Floating in the San Francisco Bay

For the fellas over at Golden State Sportfishing, they are typically looking at the water of the San Francisco Bay…

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5,000 Lahontan Cutthroat Trout Reintroduced into their Native Lake Tahoe

Photo: Parker Ulry Nearly a hundred years ago, Lake Tahoe was full of Lahontan cutthroat trout, the only native fish…

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Photos Show Why the PG&E Power Shutdowns in NorCal were a Necessary Evil

Last week’s PG&E power shutdowns sparked outrage in Northern California as nearly 800,000 residents lost power for up to three…

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Yosemite National Park Remains Open Despite Nearby Briceburg Fire

The Briceburg Fire, which has reached 4,905 acres and is currently at 30 percent containment, has not closed down nearby…

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NorCal Residents See Power Again Following Days-Long PG&E Power Shutdown

Following two days without power for nearly 800,000 Northern California residents, PG&E is beginning the long and tenuous process of…

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This Interactive Map is the Best Way to Find Out What Areas are Affected by the PG&E Shutoff

The sweeping power shutoffs have begun to take hold in Northern California, with PG&E turning off power to some half…

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Evacuations Ordered as Briceburg Fire Grows Near Yosemite National Park

Photo of the Briceburg Fire from the Mt. Buillon firecam Around 2:30 pm on Sunday, the Briceburg Fire began in…

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Experts: Windy Week Could be NorCal’s Biggest Wildfire Threat this Year

The National Weather Service has forecasted winds of up to 50 mph this week, causing experts and PG&E to prepare…

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Extreme Fire Conditions Could See PG&E Power Shutoffs to 600,000 NorCal Residents

PG&E’s equipment has been at the center of many Northern California fires, forcing the company to perform power shutoffs during…

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Survey Team Concludes it was a Tornado that Touched Down in Davis

On Saturday, September 28th, a Northern California community was taken by storm by the emergence of a “tornado” near Davis.…

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Lassen National Park Highway Closed Due to Snowy Conditions

Lassen Volcanic National Park received a rare snowstorm this past weekend, resulting in multiple inches of snow accumulation throughout the…

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UPDATE: Chain Controls Dropped Over I-80 Near Tahoe

All chain controls have been dropped over Donner Summit on I-80. There are currently no restrictions going over the pass…

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Snowstorm Blankets Northern California Mountains with More on the Way

As the summer season winds down in Northern California, it seems like we may just skip the fall season entirely.…

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Whiskeytown Closes Brandy Creek Beach Amidst Potential Debris Flow

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area announced a closure at Brandy Creek Beach due to the potential threat of debris flow during…

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Like a Scene Out of Twister: Terrifying Tornado Touches Down in Davis

Just past 6 pm on Saturday, Northern California residents were surprised when the National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning…

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What Month is It?! Snow Forecast for Northern California Mountains this Weekend

Although summer just officially ended on September 23rd, it’s beginning to feel like winter in Northern California. We’ve already seen…

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Skydiver Killed at Embattled Lodi Parachute Center After Landing on Nearby Highway

A 28-year-old woman skydiving from the Lodi Parachute Center was killed on Thursday after landing on a nearby highway and…

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Over 80 Miles of Fire Hose was Used to Extinguish the Walker Fire

The Walker Fire in the Plumas National Forest became the largest wildfire in California during this year’s fire season, as…

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‘No Swim Advisory’ Lifted on the Yuba River as the Water Returns to Normal Color

The “No Swim Advisory” that had been issued on the South Yuba River just below Englebright Lake in Nevada County…

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Red Flag Fire Warning Issued for Much of Northern California this Week

Forecasts of heavy wind and low humidity have created a situation conducive to wildfire activity this week, forcing officials from…

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PG&E May Shut Down Power to 67,000 Customers in NorCal this Week Due to Fire Concerns

Map of households who could be affected by power shut down With a Fire Weather Watch issued by the National…

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MASSIVE 31-Pound King Salmon Caught on the Sacramento River

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

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Dangerous Levels of E. Coli Turn Yuba River Yellow

Odd-colored water in Englebright Lake. Photo: NEVADA COUNTY PARKS DEPARTMENT A “No Swim Advisory” has been issued on the South…

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It’s Mid-September and People Are Already Snowboarding on Mt. Shasta

Earlier in the week we reported that Mount Shasta was forecast to see up to two feet of snow this…

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Mountain Lion Breaks into NorCal House, Locks Self in Bathroom

A family in Sonora was terrified when they recently received a late-night intruder into their home – one of the…

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Forest Service Hiring for a Bunch of Really Cool Jobs in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest

Get paid to make a difference! Now is your chance to work in a field that allows you to enjoy…

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Watch: CalFire Rescues Five Car Wreck Survivors in 200-Foot Canyon in NorCal

Photo: CAL FIRE NEVADA-YUBA-PLACER UNIT When an SUV carrying five people drove off a 200-foot canyon near Colfax, a CalFire…

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Mount Shasta Could Receive Another 19 Inches of Snow Over the Next Two Days

Flickr/Jonathan Mueller It was a sight we haven’t seen in a while when the clouds cleared over Mount Shasta to…

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UPDATE: Missing Hiker Found Safe in Upper Bidwell Park

Update 11 am: Here is the original article: Facebook: Nick Smith Nicholas Smith set out around 8 am on Monday…

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CDFW: Motorists Should Watch Out For Animals on the Road During “Wildlife Week”

Two young mountain lions are seen near Highway 17 in the Santa Cruz Mountains, near where construction will soon begin…

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Snowstorm Slows Traffic on Highway 80 Over Donner Summit

The first significant storm has officially hit Northern California, and much like any other NorCal storm, it brought snowy conditions…

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First Significant Rainstorm of the Year Descending onto Northern California

Although the official end of summer comes on September 23, it seems no one sent Mother Nature the memo. A…

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Tahoe Area Receives its First Snow of the Season

It’s early September and we’ve already recorded our first snowfall of the year in the Tahoe area. The snowfall hit…

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Following 17-Month Closure, Lassen’s Bumpass Hell Trailhead Reopens to the Public

Bumpass Hell, Lassen Volcanic National Park. Flickr/J. Philipp Krone On Friday, September 13th, Lassen Volcanic National Park officials brought joy…

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Wind-Fueled Walker Fire Grows to 38,000 Acres in Plumas National Forest

Photo: U.S. Forest Service The Walker Fire burning through the Plumas National Forest became the largest wildfire of the season…

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Forest Service Begins Another Round-Up of Hundreds of Wild Horses in Modoc National Forest

Photo: U.S. Forest Service In the northeast corner of Northern California sits the Modoc National Forest, which is home to…

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Lassen’s Famed Bumpass Hell Trailhead Set to Reopen to the Public

Photo: Lassen Volcanic National Park In April of 2018, Lassen Volcanic National Park officials closed the trailhead for its famed…

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Red Bank Fire Outside Red Bluff Grows to 6,500 Acres, Prompting Mandatory Evacuations

Around 12:15 pm on Thursday, a fire was ignited by lightning in rural Tehama County just west of Red Bluff.…

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Paradise’s Noble Orchards Looking for Apple Pickers Amidst Camp Fire Devastation

Noble Orchards was a successful apple orchard in Paradise when the Camp Fire hit, burning 11 buildings on their 35-acre…

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15 More Earthquakes Shake-Up Area Near Mount Shasta

Yesterday we reported five earthquakes that had hit near Mount Shasta, just north of McCloud, over Labor Day weekend including…

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CHP Lambasts Truckers for Dumping Bags of Feces, Urine Along Donner Pass

When you’re heading east or west on Highway 80 near Tahoe’s Donner Pass, it’s not unusual to see semi-trucks parked…

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Northern California Experienced its 2nd Warmest August in Recorded History

Rafters on the American River. Flickr/Robert Couse-Baker Did you think it was hot in August? Alright, alright… It’s always hot…

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5 Earthquakes Recorded Near Mount Shasta

The Labor Day weekend near Mount Shasta received its fair share of shake-ups after five earthquakes were recorded on Sunday…

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Sunken Car Discovered in the Sacramento River in Redding

A group of people fishing the Sacramento River in Redding made an unusual discovery when they floated over what appeared…

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GIGANTIC 32-Pound King Salmon Caught on the Sacramento River

Fishing guide Kirk Portocarrero is pretty good at netting King Salmon on the Sacramento River in Redding. If you take…

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Lassen National Forest Announces Seasonal Campground Closure Dates

Photo: Lassen National Forest The Lassen National Forest’s Almanor Ranger District announces seasonal campgrounds and day-use areas closures beginning September…

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Buck with Arrow Stuck in Muzzle Found and Treated Near Yreka

On August 23rd, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife received a group of calls reporting sightings of a nearby…

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Map Shows Thousands of Lightning Strikes Hitting NorCal on Wednesday

On Wednesday morning, the National Weather Service warned that thunderstorms were expected throughout Northern California, and boy were they right.…

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Disaster Averted: Hotshots Crew Extinguishes Illegal-Campfire Caused Wildfire in Tahoe Wilderness

Photo: Bill Sanders/U.S. Forest Service A group of campers decided to ignite a campfire in a rock fire ring just…

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Whiskeytown Officials Seeking Public’s Help in Identifying Car Thieves

Officials from the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area are seeking the assistance of the local community in identifying two female suspects…

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Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake Hits off Southern Oregon Coast with No Tsunami Expected for NorCal

At 8:05 am on Thursday, a magnitude 6.4 earthquake was detected in the Pacific Ocean approximately 171 miles northwest of…

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CDFW Seeking Public Comment Regarding Northern California Summer Steelhead

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is seeking information relevant to the proposed listing of Northern California Summer…

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Yurok Tribe Acquires 50,000 Acres of Historic Land Surrounding Blue Creek

Photo of Blue Creek emptying out into the Klamath River. Photo: Yurok Tribe The Yurok Tribe celebrated a landmark victory…

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Volunteers Needed to Preserve the Historic Harkness Peak Fire Lookout in Lassen Park

Although most historic fire lookouts aren’t in service anymore, Lassen Volcanic National Park still has a working and is looking…

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Mountain Fire Destroys 7 Homes in Redding as Containment Grows to 60 Percent

In an instance that had many Redding residents experiencing deja vu following the devastating wildfires of 2018, the looming threat…

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Officials Monitoring Lightning-Ignited Wildfire in Lassen Volcanic National Park

The Red Fire in Lassen Volcanic National Park. Photo by National Park Service. A lightning bolt has ignited a small…

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Mountain Fire Growth Slows, Containment Moves to 40 Percent with 600 Acres Burned

Update 8:30 am: While the feelings on Thursday afternoon had Redding residents panicked amidst a fast-growing Mountain Fire in the…

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Mountain Fire Growth Slows, Containment Moves to 40 Percent with 600 Acres Burned

Update 8:30 am: While the feelings on Thursday afternoon had Redding residents panicked amidst a fast-growing Mountain Fire in the…

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Pronghorn Elk Hunting Season Set to Open in Northern California

Photo: California Department of Fish and Wildlife Sagebrush flats, rolling hills, wide-open skies and crisp mornings characterize California’s general pronghorn…

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Lassen Volcanic National Park Named ‘Yosemite Without the Crowds’ by Reader’s Digest

You don’t hear about Lassen Volcanic National Park when the top national parks in the United States are discussed, and…

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National Weather Forecaster Predicts a Warm, Dry Winter for Northern California

The winter of 2019 was historic for many reasons. Ski resorts experienced record snowfall and the incessant downpour of rain…

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Missing Hiker Found Dead in the Trinity Alps Wilderness

It was a sad ending to a 5-day search and rescue mission for missing solo hiker Daniel Komins in the…

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Squaw Valley Offering $60 Season Passes for Military Veterans

Military personnel at Squaw. Photo: Squaw Alpine Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is showing their support for military veterans by providing…

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Catch a Big Sturgeon and Receive a Reward from California Department of Fish and Wildlife

Are you planning to go sturgeon fishing in California this year? Keep an eye out for a white tag on…

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Busy Day: Officials Rescue Two People in a Matter of Hours on Mount Shasta

It was a busy day for search and rescue officials on Mount Shasta on Thursday, with two separate incidents bringing…

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Toxic-Blue Algae Known for Killing Dogs Found in Whiskeytown Ponds

Flickr/daveynin Officials from the Whiskeytown National Recreation have announced that two ponds on the north side of Whiskeytown Lake are…

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5.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Off the Coast of Eureka

Eureka Beach At 8:23 am on Friday, a 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit 360 miles off the coast of Northern California,…

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Officials Continue Search for Lost Solo Hiker in the Trinity Alps

Photo of lost hiker Daniel Komins During the late evening of August 14, 2019, the Trinity County Sheriff’s Office received…

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Excessive Heat Warning Issued for Northern California this Week

Beating the heat on Lake Tahoe This past weekend, Northern California saw a crazy thunderstorm that brought thousands of lightning…

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Mill Creek Watershed in the Redwood National Park Closed for Public Safety

Mill Creek, Redwood NP & SP. Flickr/Redwood National and State Parks The Mill Creek Watershed (Hamilton Road) area of Redwood…

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The Battle Between Ranchers and Tule Elk Coming to a Head in Point Reyes

Flickr/DAVID MCSPADDEN Point Reyes National Seashore, sitting north of San Francisco on the California coast, is home to a flourishing…

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Hailstorm Blankets Lassen Volcanic National Park During its Busy Birthday Weekend

Facebook/Lassen Volcanic National Park It was supposed to be a busy weekend in Lassen Volcanic National Park. On Lassen’s 103rd…

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Lightning Ignited 36 Fires in NorCal National Forests this Week

It was a busy week for firefighters in Northern California national forests this week, with two days of thunderstorms bringing…

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578 Lightning Strikes Have Ignited 7 Fires in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest in the Past 24 Hours

Flickr/Patrick Dirden Dangerous lightning strikes have been prominent throughout Northern California and Southern Oregon over the past 24 hours and…

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NorCal Slammed with Hundreds of Dangerous Lightning Strikes With More on the Way

View this post on Instagram A little bit of last night's action at the Sundial. Torn between getting rest and…

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Celebrate National Farmers Week with These 10 Markets in Shasta County

As the 2019 National Farmers Market Week gets off and running, it got me thinking about how few things there…

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Forest Service Announces Large Prescribed Burn Project in the Trinity Alps Wilderness

Flickr/zug zwang The Shasta-Trinity National Forest is planning a large-scale prescribed fire project called the Trinity Alps Wilderness Prescribed Fire…

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Trail Cam Footage Shows Lassen Pack Pups Howling in NorCal Wilderness

It was recently announced that the Lassen Pack, California’s only known wolfpack, welcomed a litter of three new pups. While…

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Celebrate Lassen’s Birthday with 2-Day Event in the Park – Discover Lassen

Lassen Volcanic National Park turns 103-years-old this week and the only way to celebrate this milestone is to head up…

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Update: Forward Progress Stopped on Palo Cedro’s Gilbert Fire

Update: CalFire has announced that the Gilbert Fire, which grew to 25 acres, closed down Old Highway 44 and forced…

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Sad News: Wildcard Brewing Co. Closes its Doors After 7 Years

Facebook: Wildcard Brewing Co. In a sad and surprising turn of events, Wildcard Brewing Co. has announced it will be…

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Judge Halts Work to Raise Shasta Dam

The Shasta County Superior Court issued a preliminary injunction that halts Fresno-based Westlands Water District from working on the Shasta…

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Injured Hiker Rescued by Deputy on Horseback Near Toad Lake

Photo: U.S. Forest Service On Sunday, the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a hiker who had injured…

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Tucker Fire Grows to 14,217 Acres with 10 Percent Containment

Photo: U.S. Forest Service The Tucker Fire grew significantly on Monday night, ballooning from 2,000 to 11,000 acres overnight. As…

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Millions of Butterflies Have Arrived on Lassen Peak for Yearly Migration

Every year in the fall, Lassen Peak is bombarded by millions of California Tortoiseshell Butterflies during their yearly migration. This…

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Harmful Algae Blooms Have Turned Lassen’s Willow Lake ‘Pea Soup’ Green

Willow Lake has turned green due to the toxic algae blooms. Photo by Craig Hemping, Lassen National Forest. Located between…

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And the Winner of the State of Jefferson Brewfest Ticket Giveaway Is…

Our friends at Discover Siskiyou wanted to give away two tickets to our audience for the State of Jefferson Brewfest…

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Tucker Fire Balloons to 11,000 Acres in Modoc County

Photo: U.S. Forest Service On Monday, the Tucker Fire sat at around 2,500 acres but with warm, dry conditions in…

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Mammoth Mountain Finally Ends its Epic Winter of 2019

View this post on Instagram Tradition. 🙌🏽 #closingday 🎥 @blake.kehoe #mammothstories A post shared by Mammoth Mountain (@mammothmountain) on Jul…

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Inspectors Prevent Two Boats Infested with Invasive Mussels from Entering Tahoe

If you’ve ever driven through a boat inspection station in the Tahoe area, they usually look pretty inactive. But with…

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Air Quality Advisory Issued for NorCal Due to Smoke from Oregon Fire

Photo via  Cira As the Milepost 97 Fire in Southern Oregon has ballooned to 9,000 acres, Northern California looks on…

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New Gondola will Connect Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows Ski Resorts

Squaw Valley Resort. Photo: Rennett Stowe A proposal to build a gondola that connects Tahoe ski resorts Alpine Meadows and…

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Watch: Injured Hiker Airlifted Out of Potem Falls

After a hiker was recently injured during the short hike to Potem Falls, it would have taken over an hour…

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Brace Yourselves: A Heat Wave is Descending Upon Northern California

Sunset over the Sacramento River The summer has been mild so far, a welcomed sight for NorCal locals who have…

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Win Great Prizes with CalTrout’s 2019 Photo Contest

Photo: Eric Tausend The 2019 California Trout Photo Contest is now accepting submissions July 15 through August 31st! Share your best…

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Over 30 People Rescued on the American River On Saturday

Rafters on the American River. Flickr/Robert Couse-Baker With the rise in temperatures this month in Northern California, the waterways are…

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Warning: New Danger Awaits for Swimmers at Lower McCloud Falls

Flickr/scot2342 The heat is picking up in Northern California, inspiring locals to flock to the best places to cool down…

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California Trout Pushes for the Removal of the Klamath River Dams

Support for the removal of four Klamath River hydroelectric dams is gaining steam. In January 2019, the Hoopa Tribe won…

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Cascades Frog Halts the Trout Stocking of Northern California Reservoirs

Photo: CDFW In 2017, the California Fish and Game Commission voted to include the Cascades Frog on the California Endangered…

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Lake Tahoe’s Water Levels are About to Reach their Legal Limit

As the snowmelt from the crazy winter of 2019 continues to flow into Lake Tahoe, water levels are rising at…

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