South Lake Tahoe is OK for now, but Caldor Fire not yet out
Better weather on Thursday helped the battle against a huge California wildfire threatening communities around Lake Tahoe, but fire commanders warned firefighters to be prepared for ongoing dangers.
Thick smoke from Caldor Fire envelops South Lake Tahoe
Thick smoke from the Caldor Fire enveloped the city of South Lake Tahoe, which was all but deserted during a summer week usually bustling with tourists.
Water overuse by Tahoe residents hinders firefighting efforts
Officials say evacuated Lake Tahoe residents who've left irrigation, garden hoses, and sprinklers actively running as they follow evacuation orders have sparked a water shortage on municipal systems.
COVID-19 sidelines 16 firefighters battling Caldor Fire
A COVID-19 outbreak has sidelined a strike team of 16 firefighters battling a massive blaze encroaching on South Lake Tahoe.
Caldor Fire wipes out homes in Twin Bridges as flames inch closer to South Lake Tahoe
Flames from the Caldor Fire edged closer to the southern tip of Lake Tahoe, after it bore down on homes and businesses — anything in its path, in neighboring Twin Bridges on Sunday.
Caldor Fire evacuation orders expand to Lake Tahoe's south shores
Mandatory evacuation orders were issued that extend to the south side of Lake Tahoe on Monday morning.
Caldor Fire time-lapse video shows flames near Sierra at Tahoe ski lift
Time lapse video shows flames from the Caldor Fire overnight were not far from the ski lifts at the Sierra at Tahoe resort.
South Lake Tahoe under evacuation warning due to approaching fire
All of South Lake Tahoe was put under an evacuation warning Sunday as the massive Caldor Fire crept dangerously closer toward the mountain town.
Caldor Fire remains a threat against Tahoe region
While the threat of the Caldor Fire encroaching into south Lake Tahoe is still a big concern, it’s far from the only area under threat.
Tahoe air quality plummets far beyond 'hazardous,' Bay Area feels effects
The air quality in Lake Tahoe was three times worse on Friday than what officials consider to be hazardous conditions.
Caldor Fire advances on Lake Tahoe, new evacuations near Basin area
People living above the ridge of the Lake Tahoe Basin are being forced to evacuate due to the advancing Caldor Fire on Thursday.
Crews struggle to stop Caldor Fire from bearing down on Lake Tahoe
A Northern California fire that gutted hundreds of homes advanced toward Lake Tahoe on Wednesday as thousands of firefighters tried to box in the flames, and a thick yellow haze of the nation’s worst air enveloped tourists.
Squaw Valley ski resort expansion blocked by appeals court
A California appeals court has blocked the expansion of Lake Tahoe’s famed Squaw Valley ski resort because the development plan fails to adequately address potential harm to air and water quality, as well as increased noise and traffic in the area.
Lake Tahoe basin needs more environmental protection, officials say
Political, business, and community leaders gathered virtually at the 25th Annual Tahoe Summit to discuss environmental problems facing the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Truckee plane crash investigation reveals 'abnormal flight path': NTSB
Eye witnesses to the deadly plane crash in Truckee last month say they were concerned to see the aircraft pointed nose down in the seconds before impact, according to a preliminary report released Friday by the NTSB.
From chipmunks to bears, Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care helps rescued animals
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care is the kind of place where a pizza box might hold pizza — or it might hold an injured turtle.
Plague infected chipmunks in South Lake Tahoe prompt closures
Chipmunks have tested positive for plague in South Lake Tahoe, prompting closures to some areas so vector control experts can carry out an abatement program.
Hefty Lake Tahoe parking fees aim to keep people away as part of 'experiment'
Transportation officials at Lake Tahoe say they are experimenting with a new effort to try change the behavior of visitors who fill up an overcrowded parking area for one of the lake’s most popular beaches by hitting them in their wallets.
6 people killed in Truckee plane crash, cause under investigation
Six people were on a twin-engine jet that crashed and burned Monday near a golf course in the Lake Tahoe area. All six were killed in the crash, authorities said Wednesday.
Bear cub 'Tamarack' rescued after wildfire burns paws near Lake Tahoe
A homeowner telephoned the Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care center Sunday night after returning from an evacuation and finding a cub walking on its elbows because of burns on its paws.