Tragedy in the Sierra | West Coast Wrap
An avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area left eight people dead, making it the deadliest avalanche in California's history. One skier is still missing, and six others have been rescued. Authorities have said they won't be able to recover the bodies of the victims until the weather clears.
An avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area left eight people dead, making it the deadliest avalanche in California's history. One skier is still missing, and six others have been rescued. Authorities have said they won't be able to recover the bodies of the victims until the weather clears.
Tragedy in the Sierra | West Coast Wrap
An avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area left eight people dead, making it the deadliest avalanche in California's history. One skier is still missing, and six others have been rescued. Authorities have said they won't be able to recover the bodies of the victims until the weather clears.
An avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area left eight people dead, making it the deadliest avalanche in California's history. One skier is still missing, and six others have been rescued. Authorities have said they won't be able to recover the bodies of the victims until the weather clears.
Fatal Lake Tahoe avalanche: What we know so far
Crews found the bodies of eight backcountry skiers near California’s Lake Tahoe and were searching for one more after they were caught in an avalanche, the nation’s deadliest in nearly half a century, authorities said Wednesday.
Crews found the bodies of eight backcountry skiers near California’s Lake Tahoe and were searching for one more after they were caught in an avalanche, the nation’s deadliest in nearly half a century, authorities said Wednesday.
8 skiers found dead and 1 still missing after Tahoe avalanche
The Nevada County Sheriff said Wednesday that there are 6 survivors, 8 dead, 1 missing after the backcountry ski group got trapped an avalanche Tuesday as they were coming back from a three-day trip to Frog Lake Huts in the Sierra. The trip was lead by four guides with Blackbird Mountain Guides based out of Truckee. Recovery efforts will resume once conditions are safe for rescuers. The Sheriff said one victim is the spouse of one member of the rescue team.
The Nevada County Sheriff said Wednesday that there are 6 survivors, 8 dead, 1 missing after the backcountry ski group got trapped an avalanche Tuesday as they were coming back from a three-day trip to Frog Lake Huts in the Sierra. The trip was lead by four guides with Blackbird Mountain Guides based out of Truckee. Recovery efforts will resume once conditions are safe for rescuers. The Sheriff said one victim is the spouse of one member of the rescue team.
San Francisco city attorney raises concerns over plans for 'RESET' center
San Francisco is moving forward with a plan targeting the city's drug crisis. Supervisors have approved a RESET center where officers can drop off suspected drug users to seek help with their addiction. But the city attorney says has raised some concerns about the program.
San Francisco is moving forward with a plan targeting the city's drug crisis. Supervisors have approved a RESET center where officers can drop off suspected drug users to seek help with their addiction. But the city attorney says has raised some concerns about the program.
2 bodies found in Pleasanton home
Two bodies were found inside a Pleasanton home. Police responded to the scene after reports of a shooting Wednesday morning. Two adults are involved in what police are calling an isolated incident.
Two bodies were found inside a Pleasanton home. Police responded to the scene after reports of a shooting Wednesday morning. Two adults are involved in what police are calling an isolated incident.
South Bay family mistakenly told 92-year-old relative had died
A South Bay family is searching for answers after a care facility worker mistakenly told them their 92-year-old relative had died — even though she was alive.
A South Bay family is searching for answers after a care facility worker mistakenly told them their 92-year-old relative had died — even though she was alive.
California Gov's race: GOP candidate leading new poll
David McCuan, political science professor at Sonoma State University, on a new poll that shows Republican candidate Steve Hilton leading the other top candidates in the 2026 California gubernatorial primary poll. Democrat Rep. Eric Swalwell and the GOP's Sheriff Chad Bianco are tied at second.
David McCuan, political science professor at Sonoma State University, on a new poll that shows Republican candidate Steve Hilton leading the other top candidates in the 2026 California gubernatorial primary poll. Democrat Rep. Eric Swalwell and the GOP's Sheriff Chad Bianco are tied at second.
What causes an avalanche?
Richard Bothwell, an avalanche educator with the Outdoor Adventure Club on what causes avalanches because they require all of the wrong conditions at the wrong time.
Richard Bothwell, an avalanche educator with the Outdoor Adventure Club on what causes avalanches because they require all of the wrong conditions at the wrong time.
Full video: Sheriff update on deadly Lake Tahoe avalanche
Eight people died, and one person is still missing Wednesday after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe, making this the most deadly avalanche in California history, according to the Nevada County Sheriff.
Eight people died, and one person is still missing Wednesday after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe, making this the most deadly avalanche in California history, according to the Nevada County Sheriff.
Snow covers Bay Area peaks
Snow was seen on Mt. Hamilton and on the North Bay peaks.
Snow was seen on Mt. Hamilton and on the North Bay peaks.
9 people still missing in Tahoe avalanche: sheriff
Search and rescue teams with the Nevada County Sheriff's Office are responding to an avalanche on Tuesday with 9 people unaccounted for, off Interstate 80 near Donner Summit and Truckee. Six survivors were located and are being brought to safety, officials say.
Search and rescue teams with the Nevada County Sheriff's Office are responding to an avalanche on Tuesday with 9 people unaccounted for, off Interstate 80 near Donner Summit and Truckee. Six survivors were located and are being brought to safety, officials say.
High winds, dust storm cause 30-car pileup in Colorado
High winds and a dust storm called a "brownout" caused a 30-car pileup on I-25 in Colorado. Several people died.
High winds and a dust storm called a "brownout" caused a 30-car pileup on I-25 in Colorado. Several people died.
Highway 1 to remain closed south of Big Sur
Highway 1 to remain closed south of Big Sur because of slides.
Highway 1 to remain closed south of Big Sur because of slides.
Tommy Lee Jones' daughter died of toxic effects of cocaine
Tommy Lee Jones' daughter died of toxic effects of cocaine.
Tommy Lee Jones' daughter died of toxic effects of cocaine.
Bay Area leaders honor Reverend Jesse Jackson who dies at 84
Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and Pastor of Allen Temple Baptist Church in Oakland honor Reverend Jesse Jackson. His family confirmed that he died on Tuesday morning.
Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and Pastor of Allen Temple Baptist Church in Oakland honor Reverend Jesse Jackson. His family confirmed that he died on Tuesday morning.
Six skiers rescued after avalanche near Tahoe, 10 still missing
Rescue crews located six stranded backcountry skiers during a severe storm near Castle Peak and are continuing the search for 10 others amid high avalanche danger.
Rescue crews located six stranded backcountry skiers during a severe storm near Castle Peak and are continuing the search for 10 others amid high avalanche danger.
SF Mayor Lurie advances new sober center
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie signed new legislation on Tuesday advancing a program aimed at getting people addicted to drugs off the streets and connected to treatment. This legislation authorizes the sheriff's office to contract with an LLC to operate the so-called RESET center.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie signed new legislation on Tuesday advancing a program aimed at getting people addicted to drugs off the streets and connected to treatment. This legislation authorizes the sheriff's office to contract with an LLC to operate the so-called RESET center.
ICE detention facility's price tag in Arizona questioned | West Coast Wrap
Questions arise about an ICE facility's price tag for Arizona taxpayers at a city council meeting.
Questions arise about an ICE facility's price tag for Arizona taxpayers at a city council meeting.
California Dream for All program: What you need to know
The California Housing Finance Authority is relaunching its Dream For All program on Feb. 24, which offers first-time homebuyers up to 20% of a home's purchasing price to assist with closing and downpayment costs.
The California Housing Finance Authority is relaunching its Dream For All program on Feb. 24, which offers first-time homebuyers up to 20% of a home's purchasing price to assist with closing and downpayment costs.