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News
Mt. Shasta Ski Park’s Summer Activities Set to Open with Mountain Biking, Disc Golf and Scenic Rides
It’s the middle of July in Northern California, meaning ski resorts throughout the area will transform their usual snowy slopes…
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Talking NorCal
A Frantic Fourth of July Weekend in Northern California | Talking NorCal
Subscribe to the Talking NorCal Podcast On this episode of the Talking NorCal podcast, Zach and Bob discuss the busy…
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News
Property Owners Close Hatchet Creek Falls to the Public
One of the most popular and recognizable swimming holes in Northern California has been closed by the property owners following…
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Video
VIDEO: Brash Bear Attempts to Climb Through House Window in Eastern Sierra
View this post on Instagram We got a visit from one of our neighbors, apparently he is not fond of…
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One Dead After Small Plane Crash Near South Lake Tahoe
A small plane crashed near South Lake Tahoe on Tuesday afternoon resulting in one death and another person being airlifted…
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Sacramento
Insane Drone Footage Shows Fireworks Exploding All Over Sacramento
With many of the Fourth of July fireworks shows cancelled due to the Covid-19 quarantine, there was a huge uptick…
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News
Boy Survives 30 Hours in Northern California Wilderness After Father Shot
Downieville, California. Photo by Ken Lund A tragic incident occurred near Downieville on July 3rd, leaving a father shot dead…
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Bay Area
Mama Duck Follows Animal Control Officer Carrying Ducklings for a Quarter Mile to be Reunited in Newark Lake
An animal control officer was called to a home in Newark, California this week after reports of a mama duck…
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Outdoors
Pro Skier Comes Close to Death From a Flying SUP Board Near Lake Tahoe
View this post on Instagram ATTN: If someone lost a SUP on the west shore of Lake Tahoe yesterday around…
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Outdoors
Explore the Magical Water of Lake Tahoe in a Clear Kayak
Photo by Clearly Tahoe The water of Lake Tahoe is world famous for its clarity. Ever since humans began settling…
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Outdoors
Skier’s Summer Delight: A Backpacking Adventure to Find the Sierra’s Fountain of Youth
Skiers and snowboarders hit a bit of a stage of depression in the late weeks of June. Although some ski…
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News
Group Announces $14 Million Deal to Preserve Nearly 3,000 Acres of Tahoe Wilderness
A coalition of land trusts, funded mostly by tech entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley, have announced a $14 million deal to…
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Bay Area
Mountain Lion that Wreaked Havoc in San Francisco Found Dead Along Highway 101
It was a tumultuous few weeks for a young mountain lion that found itself in the throngs of the San…
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News
Accomplished Runner Summits and Descends Mount Shasta in Just 5 Hours
Photo by Lubo Minar Max King is no stranger to pushing himself to the limits. He has won many running competitions…
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Tahoe
Tahoe Bear Seen Breaking into Six Cars in One Neighborhood
The bears in the area surrounding Lake Tahoe are known to be brash, hungry and adept at breaking into cars…
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Stories
The Man Who Wrote ‘God Bless the U.S.A.’ is a Northern California Native
Melvin Lee Greenwood is a world-famous country music artist who has released more than 20 albums and charted more than…
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News
Fishing is Free in California on the Fourth of July
The first of two 2020 Free Fishing Days in California occurs Saturday, July 4 and what better way to celebrate…
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Talking NorCal
Fire Season Meets Covid-19. Plus Ooowee Adventures w/Marcus Duvoisin | Talking NorCal
Subscribe to the Talking NorCal Podcast On this episode of Talking NorCal, Zach and Bob discuss the beginning of fire…
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News
“Some People Spent the Night in Their Cars.” The Line for Boaters at Lake Tahoe is Excruciatingly Long.
As the Fourth of July weekend approaches, people are flocking to the great outdoor destinations of Northern California to celebrate…
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Stories
How E.T. the Extra Terrestrial Paved the Way for Blockbuster Movies Filmed in Northern California
When Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster film E.T. the Extra Terrestrial hit theaters in 1982, it broke every record for box office…
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News
Fuelwood Permits Now Available in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest
As the impacts from COVID-19 continue to be felt across the country, the US Forest Service is committed to providing…
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News
Lake Tahoe Boaters Can Expect Delays this Week with Limited Capacity Inspections
As demand soars for watercraft inspections at Lake Tahoe, agencies preventing the introduction of aquatic invasive species (AIS) into the…
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Lassen
Lassen Pack Female Captured and Recollared, Confirming Five Pups in Pack
The alpha female of the famed Lassen Pack, California’s only known wolfpack, was captured and equipped with a new tracking…
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Cannabis
VIDEO: Smokejumpers Land in a Large Cannabis Grow in Trinity County While Fighting the Flat Fire
As the Flat Fire began to grow quickly in Trinity County this week, the U.S. Forest Service deployed a long…
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Butte
More Evacuation Warnings Issued in Butte County for “Avacado Fire,” Which Now Sits at 75 Acres
Photo: CalFire Yesterday, the area of Bangor in Butte County received an evacuation warning from the Sunrise Fire, which was…
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Butte
UPDATE: Evacuation Warning Lifted in Butte County with Sunrise Fire Reaching 75 Percent Containment
Photo: CalFire Following a long and strenuous from firefighters in Butte County, the Evacaution Warning has been lifted in the…
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Talking NorCal
NorCal Feature Film Series – E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial | Talking NorCal
Subscribe to the Talking NorCal Podcast On this NorCal Feature Film episode of Talking NorCal, Zach and Bob break down…
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Cannabis
Numerous Environmental Crimes Discovered at Illegal Cannabis Grow in Tehama County
On May 21, wildlife officers at the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) served a search warrant in Tehama…
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Butte
Evacuation Warning Issued in Butte County Due to Sunrise Fire
An Evacuation Warning has been issued in areas of Butte County near Bangor as the Sunrise Fire remains difficult to…
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News
High Winds Brings Ocean-Like Waves to Lake Tahoe
It was a bustling day at Lake Tahoe yesterday, with high winds coming off the mountains and creating a dangerous…
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Lassen
River Otter Severely Injures Visitor to Lassen’s Manzanita Lake
Following an incident where a visitor to Lassen Volcanic National Park’s Manzanita Lake was “severely injured” by a river otter,…
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News
Castle Crags Becomes One of the Last California State Parks to Reopen
Photo by Brandon DesJarlais While California State Parks throughout Northern California have been reopening to the public for the past month,…
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News
Scuba Diver Finds $17,000 Ring in the Sacramento River
When Bill Fitty dropped his late brother’s ring worth $17,000 into the Sacramento River, he reached out to the one…
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Talking NorCal
Addressing NorCal’s Controversial Names, Covid Closures and Visiting Bidwell Park | Talking NorCal
Subscribe to the Talking NorCal Podcast On this episode of Talking NorCal, Zach and Bob discuss the controversy surrounding names…
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News
Campgrounds Reopen in 11 State Parks in the North Coast Redwoods
More places to camp have reopened in Northern California with the announcement that all campsites in the North Coast Redwoods…
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Outdoors
VIDEO: Yosemite Concessions Boss Out After Hitting Golf Ball into Protected Meadow
The boss of concessions at Yosemite National Park is now out of a job after video of him driving a…
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News
Fort Bragg Residents Voice Their Opinion on the Town’s Potential Name Change at City Council Meeting
The small town of Fort Bragg along the Northern California coast made headlines last week when it announced it would…
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News
Thunderstorm Brings Massive Balls of Hail to Kirkwood, California
While most of Northern California sat through incessant heat reaching triple digits on Tuesday, Kirkwood, California near Lake Tahoe received…
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Outdoors
This Northern California River Inspired the Creedence Clearwater Revival Song ‘Green River’
Creedence Clearwater Revival In August of 1969, Creedence Clearwater Revival released its third album “Green River,” which consisted of two…
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Uncategorized
Yosemite Closes Campgrounds Amid Covid-19 Spike
Yosemite National Park has only been open for two weeks following a three-month Covid-19 closure, and now officials are once…
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News
Fisherman Nears California Record with MONSTER Mackinaw on Donner Lake
Donner Lake, sitting just east of Truckee, California, would not be described as a fisherman’s paradise. Not only is catching…
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Outdoors
The Sunflower Fields of Northern California are in a Breathtaking Bloom Right Now
It’s summer in Northern California, bringing triple-digit heat, sunny days and the longing for the perfect swimming hole (we have…
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Destinations
The Zodiac Signs as Northern California Destinations
Just like human beings around the world, the destinations of Northern California have distinct characteristics that can bring out thoughts…
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History
Why Are There Old Train Tracks Going Into Lake Tahoe?
If you’ve ever explored the breathtaking beaches of Lake Tahoe, you may have noticed a rare sight of railroad tracks…
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Outdoors
VIDEO: Cliff Jumper Performs a 75-Foot Quadruple Front Flip at Middle McCloud Falls
View this post on Instagram Another QUAD FLIP is in the books✊🏼 My friends definitely push me to be the…
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News
Restoration of More Than 70,000 Acres Begins Across Northern California Redwood Forests
Redwood National and State Parks is home to 45 percent of the world’s remaining protected old-growth redwoods. Surrounding these ancient…
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News
Tahoe High Schoolers Experience Perfect Social Distancing Graduation at 8,800 Feet Elevation
When the Covid-19 outbreak seemingly put the entire world on pause, school officials were faced with many obstacles in terms…
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News
Squaw Valley Resort Considering Name Change to Address Native American Slur
One of the most popular ski resorts in Northern California is joining the movement to address its controversial name amidst…
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Hikes
See Northern California Through the Eyes of a Pacific Crest Trail Hiker
Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail is a dream for many outdoor enthusiasts. The legendary trail spans for 2,650 miles from…
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News
Excessive Heat Watch: Heatwave Expected to Bring 110-Degree Temperatures to NorCal
Photo by Francois Olwage Following the weekend of the summer solstice, the first official day of summer, Northern California is going…
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Bay Area
A ‘Possible Record’ Number of Blue Whales Spotted Off the Northern California Coast
It was a normal foggy morning for the five biologists stationed on the Farallon Islands last Saturday, until they looked…
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North Coast
A Stunning Tribute to the Ancient Redwoods of Northern California
The ancient redwoods of Northern California have an aesthetic unlike anywhere in the world. The tallest and oldest trees on…
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Lassen
Lassen Completes Reopening Plan, Making the Entire Park Open to the Public
Lassen Volcanic National Park has enacted its final phase of reopening with the increased access of more facilities in the…
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Bay Area
Mountain Lion Captured Outside San Francisco’s Oracle Park
Earlier this week, a video surfaced on the internet of a mountain lion walking through San Francisco’s Russian Hill neighborhood,…
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Outdoors
Visiting a Nearly-Empty Yosemite on the First Day it Reopened After Covid Quarantine
Yosemite National Park reopened to the public last week following more than two months closed due to the Covid-19 quarantine.…
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Talking NorCal
Should We Change NorCal Names? Plus ‘Rebuilding Paradise’ Review | Talking NorCal
Subscribe to the Talking NorCal Podcast On this episode of Talking NorCal, Zach and Bob begin by discussing the controversy…
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Bay Area
Caught on Camera: Mountain Lion Takes a Stroll on the Streets of San Francisco
During the Covid-19 quarantine, packs of coyotes have been seen in volume for the first time in years on the…
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News
Windy, Dry Conditions Bring Red Flag Fire Warning to Northern California
While there have been small grass fires throughout Northern California in recent weeks, the fire conditions this week symbolize the…
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News
Whiskeytown’s Brandy Creek Beach Closed Due to Suspected Algae Bloom
Photo: Whiskeytown NRA Just weeks after Brandy Creek Beach in the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area was reopened following the Covid-19…
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News
Proposed 6-Month Closure Could Destroy Recreational Fishing on Putah Creek
Putah Creek sits as one of the most popular fishing destinations in Northern California, but a proposed annual closure of…
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News
Search for Missing Kayaker on Trinidad Harbor Ends Tragically
The search for a missing kayaker in Trinidad Harbor ended tragically today as officials were able to recover the body…
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News
This Northern California Town was Named After a Confederate General. Now it’s Discussing a Name Change.
The beautiful town of Fort Bragg along the Northern California coast is a great place to enjoy the Pacific Ocean…
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Outdoors
NorCal Whitewater Rafting Company Creates Hilarious ‘The Office’ Spoof to Announce Reopening
As if they don’t have enough fun on the water, a Northern California whitewater rafting company announced their plan to…
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Butte
Chico’s Sycamore Pool Opens for the Summer
Instagram/@flyinghorsedesigncom Another summer staple is reopening in Northern California as Chico’s Sycamore Pool is now officially open to the public…
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News
This Interactive Map will Show You All the Open Campsites in Northern California
As outdoor destinations begin to reopen throughout Northern California following the Covid-19 quarantine, it’s been really difficult getting information on…
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Outdoors
Odyssey 700: Watch Bikers Ride 700 Miles Through NorCal in Epic ‘Bikepacking’ Adventure
Ladies and Gentlemen, Ryan Spitz is at it again. First, he ran 330-miles from Arcata to Mount Shasta to create…
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Butte
Ron Howard’s Highly-Anticipated Camp Fire Documentary to Premiere Online this Weekend
The long-anticipated documentary from Ron Howard on the Camp Fire can finally seen by Northern California locals this week as…
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News
Campfires Now Prohibited in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest
The Shasta-Trinity National Forest is enacting fire restrictions until further notice to protect the health and safety of employees and…
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News
Record 19-Pound Brown Trout Caught on Silver Lake
Fisherman Blaine Wilson grabbed the catch of a lifetime this week as he landed a 19-pound, 3-ounce brown trout on…
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News
Lake Tahoe’s Famed Water Clarity Decreased by 8 Feet in 2019
If you walked up to the water of Lake Tahoe in 1968, you’d be able to see 108 feet down…
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Talking NorCal
Full Interview w/Kevin McGee of Anderson Valley Brewing Co. | Talking NorCal
The Talking NorCal crew sat down with Kevin McGee, the brand-new owner of Anderson Valley Brewing Co., to talk about…
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Destinations
Whiskeytown NRA Announces Phased Campground Reopenings
A long list of campground reopenings have been announced this week, including more than 1,6000 camping areas in California State…
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Destinations
What Campgrounds are Open in the Lake Tahoe Area?
Fallen Leaf Lake. Photo by Denys Nevozhai Although the exciting announcement that more than 1,600 campsites would reopen throughout California State…
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Destinations
More Than 1,600 Campgrounds Set to Open in California State Parks
Half Moon Bay State Beach. Photo by Zahid Lilani. California State Parks is preparing for another massive wave of reopenings…
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North Coast
VIDEO: Pod of Killer Whales Approaches Fishing Boat Off the Humboldt Coast
It’s typical to see plenty of marine wildlife off the Humboldt coast like sea lions, urchin and gray whales. But…
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News
Momentum Builds to Change the Name of Popular Folsom Park
Flickr/Vince As protests fill the streets across America due to the killing of George Floyd, many have called for the…
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Destinations
Outdoor Enthusiasts Flock to Online Lottery System as Yosemite Announces More Reopenings
Photo by Pablo Fierro Outdoor enthusiasts hoping to spend some summer days in Yosemite became the guinea pigs for the…
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Cannabis
High Times Purchasing Two Northern California Marijuana Dispensaries
Instagram/synergy.redding The magazine that’s been promoting marijuana and counter culture for decades is now dipping its toes in the Northern…
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Outdoors
Fishermen Show Off Bright ‘Lightning Trout’ Caught in NorCal Reservoirs
We’ve all become pretty familiar with the different variations of trout caught in Northern California – rainbow, brown, brook, etc.…
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News
Lake Shasta Caverns Preparing to Reopen this Week
Another major Northern California reopening will occur on Shasta Lake this week, as Lake Shasta Caverns has announced it will…
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Outdoors
Look Up at the Night Sky this Weekend to Enjoy the Full Strawberry Moon
Photo by Melanie Magdalena It’s the perfect time of year to grab a glimpse of the full moon in the great…
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Outdoors
VIDEO: Cliff Jumper Comes Close to Death on 100-Foot Lake Tahoe Ropeswing
We’ve heavily highlighted the 100-foot ropeswing over Lake Tahoe, which has been billed the “highest rope swing ever made.” The…
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News
Shasta Lake’s Brock Fire Now at 15 Acres and 20 Percent Containment
The smoke of the Brock Fire hovering over Shasta Lake. Photo by USFS. A series of thunderstorms ignited four small…
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Destinations
Yosemite National Park Reopens to Limited Visitors
It’s been over two months since Yosemite National Park closed its gates to the public due to concerns over the…
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Bay Area
1906 Film of San Francisco Upgraded to 4K is Absolutely Stunning
It was on April 14, 1906 when Harry Miles, a motion-picture pioneer in California, took to a cable car and…
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Talking NorCal
Talking Local Craft Beer w/Anderson Valley Brewing’s Kevin McGee | Talking NorCal
Subscribe to the Talking NorCal Podcast On this episode of Talking NorCal, Zach and Bob discuss their new video podcast…
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News
Thunderstorm Ignites Brock Fire Near Shasta Lake
Thunderstorms moving across the Shasta-Trinity National Forest over the past weekend ignited several small wildfires. Three of these were discovered…
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News
California Moving Closer to Creating an Office of Outdoor Recreation
Photo by Jordan Pulmano The state of California is known to many around the world for its beaches, mountains and outdoor…
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Outdoors
Lesser-Known Great Places to Fish in Northern California
Northern California is well known as a fishing Mecca, and the Sacramento River is sometimes referred to as the best…
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News
Family of Coyotes Settles in Sacramento’s Busy Midtown Neighborhood
Although San Francisco has received much of the attention regarding its increased coyote activity during the Covid-19 quarantine, Sacramento has…
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Shasta Cascade
We Challenged a Seasoned Fishing Guide to Catch a Fish Under Burney Falls
You see a lot of people attempting to fish at the Eighth Wonder of the World, but never with much…
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Talking NorCal
Full Interview w/Matt Herron – Truckee Fly Fishing | Talking NorCal
Zach sits down with Matt Heron to talk about life as a fishing guide, his private water school in Tahoe, the…
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Lassen
Camping Now Restricted to Only Developed Sites Around Lake Almanor
Lake Almanor The Lassen National Forest announced camping restrictions around Lake Almanor in order to protect natural resources in the…
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Destinations
State Officials Quietly Reopen 145 Parking Lots to California State Parks
State officials quietly reopened the parking lots to 145 California State Parks this week following a more than 2-month closure…
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Destinations
Yosemite National Park Announces Plan to Reopen this Week
Photo by Ron Atory It’s been over two months since Yosemite National Park closed its gates to the public due to…
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News
Despite Maxed-Out Levels of E. Coli in American River, Officials Refuse to Close Beaches
Through Memorial Day weekend in Northern California, the American River was packed with people in the Sacramento area looking to…
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News
Spawning of Winter-Run Chinook Salmon Begins at the Livingston Stone National Fish Hatchery
It’s that time of year again, when the workers of Northern California’s hatcheries prepare for the winter-run Chinook salmon to…
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Talking NorCal
Protests Hit NorCal. Plus Truckee Fishing w/Matt Heron | Talking NorCal Podcast
Subscribe to the Talking NorCal Podcast On this episode of the Talking NorCal podcast, Zach and Bob discuss the damage…
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Bay Area
Point Reyes National Seashore Reopens Roads to Visitors
Photo by Lex Zhao Another major outdoor destination has reopened in Northern California with Pointe Reyes National Seashore’s announcement that all…
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News
Thunderstorms Bring Rain, Lightning and Quarter-Sized Hail to NorCal
It was just a couple days ago that the sun was beating down on Northern California residents with triple digit…
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