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Sports
Meet the Athletes from NorCal Heading to the Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi
Lighting ceremony at the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi For a week in March, three Northern California Special Olympians…
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News
Tourist Trapped in Deep Snow on Mt. Shasta Rescued with an Extensive Snow Removal Operation
Everitt Memorial Highway The Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office received a desperate call from a Massachusetts woman whose Toyota Prius had…
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Outdoors
Lake Tahoe has Risen a Foot this Month with 40 Billion Gallons of New Water
Flickr/Reno Tahoe The historic snowfall and prevalent rains of February 2019 in Northern California has transformed the landscape following a…
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Eating NorCal
Yaks on the 5 – Delicious Burgers at a Top 100 Restaurant in America
Eating NorCal visited Dunsmuir’s favorite local eater Yaks on the 5 to find out why they were named a “Top…
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Stories
One Year Later: How Did a Lost Canadian Skier End Up in Northern California?
Danny Filippidis pictured above. On the left is a photo of him found in Sacramento after 6 days missing from…
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News
Blizzard Trapped 120 Guests for 5 Days at South Sierra Resort
It started out as a normal winter vacation for 120 guests at the Montecito Sequoia Lodge in the South Sierra…
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Butte
Chico State Adventure Outings Wins Award for “Excellence” and its “Get Outdoors” Scholarship
Chico State’s Adventure Outings is a program dedicated to outdoor recreation for students. The program is student operated and includes…
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Bay Area
Eat the Burger That Wears A Skirt at Napa’s Squeeze Inn
Their popular "Squeezeburger w/Cheese" comes with it's own unique "Cheese Skirt" that always astonishes and satisfy's guests...
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History
Wiyot Tribe Reclaims “Sacred” Indian Island in Humboldt Bay
Located off the shore of Eureka in Humboldt Bay sits an island called Duluwat, better know as Indian Island, which…
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North Coast
Northern California Chinook Salmon up for Endangered Species Consideration
Spring Chinook Salmon. Photo courtesy Michael Humling, US Fish & Wildlife Service The recent volatility of Northern California waterways has…
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News
UberSKI Now Offered in the Tahoe Area
Photo courtesy of UberSKI Back in my day, taking a trip to the ski resort for some snowboarding including jamming…
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Destinations
NorCal’s Frozen Gem – The Siskiyou Ice Rink is a Unique Winter Experience
Whether it’s a sunny day under the shadow of Mt. Shasta or a cold night under bright, illuminating stars, the…
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History
The Fascinating History of Redding Rancheria
The Wintu Tribe of Northern California When I am outdoors visiting our beautiful NorCal landmarks, curiosity always slips into my head…
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Bay Area
The Great Northern California Taco Trail
By Zach O’BrienNorthern California is typically known as a wonderland for outdoor enthusiasts. From Mount Shasta to cascading waterfalls to…
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News
A Total Lunar Eclipse Called the ‘Super Blood Wolf Moon’ is Happening this Week
The first significant celestial event is slated to occur this week and it should be visible from Northern California. On…
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History
Did the Real-Life Tarzan Dive Off Burney Falls?
By Chip O’Brien The story was well known to me, but we at Active NorCal always check our sources. If…
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Sacramento
Lady Bird is a Beautiful Love Letter to Northern California
When Lady Bird was released to the public on December 1st, 2017, there was no massive marketing campaign or high-flying…
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History
Northern California Glory: Remembering the 1960 Winter Olympics in Lake Tahoe
The 1960 Winter Olympics at Tahoe’s Squaw Valley will forever be known as Northern California’s bright shining moment. All eyes…
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News
Northern California Town Uses Goats to Prevent Catastrophic Wildfire
Just 47 miles southeast of Paradise, California sits Nevada City, a town of about 3,000 people which has seen wildfires…
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Destinations
Exploring the Rich History of Rough and Ready, California
The only way you’ve probably heard of Rough and Ready, California is if you’ve driven on Highway 20 between Yuba…
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News
Two Hospitalized After Plane Crashes into the American River
Photo: SACRAMENTO FIRE DEPARTMENT For anyone driving across the Jibboom Street Bridge over the American River near Discovery Park in…
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North Coast
Netflix’s Smash Hit ‘Bird Box’ has Strong Northern California Connections
Netflix announced that it’s new thriller film starring Sandra Bullock, Bird Box, made a record-breaking debut with over 45 million…
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Stories
The Top 10 Active NorCal Stories of 2018
By Zach O’Brien, Founder of Active NorCal Phew! What a years it’s been! In 2018, we really caught our stride…
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History
Remembering Babe Ruth’s 1924 Exhibition Game in Dunsmuir, California
Photo by Paul J. Standar The Babe. The Sultan of Swat. The Great Bambino. The legend of Babe Ruth has…
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