California resorts forced to delay ski season due to warm weather

Skiers will have to wait a little longer to hit the slopes. Resort officials say temperatures have been too high for snow-making machines to be in use.

Bay Area woman battling cancer survives bear attack while visiting Tahoe

An East Bay woman survived being mauled by a bear in North Lake Tahoe over the weekend. She said she wanted to share her story as a warning to others.

Three Sierra Nevada ski resorts open with big crowds weeks ahead of schedule

The skiing and snowboarding season got off to an early start in the Sierra Nevada on Friday, thanks to the powerful atmospheric river that delivered plenty of snow well ahead of winter.

Opening day at Mammoth Mountain draws hundreds of skiers and snowboarders
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The skiing and snowboarding season got off to an early start in the Sierra Nevada on Friday, thanks to the powerful atmospheric river that delivered plenty of snow well ahead of winter. Video courtesy of Mammoth Mountain.

California ski resorts announce early openings

Snow lovers are getting ready to strap on their skis as resorts announce early openings. The recent storm dumped up to 8 feet of fresh powder.

Recent storm brings Lake Tahoe back above its natural rim

20 billion gallons of water fell into Lake Tahoe during the last storm, giving it a much needed replenishment during a historic drought.

Pandemic underscores need to diversify Tahoe tourist economy

On the bright side, the number of residents with advanced degrees has steadily increased over the last decade "suggesting a knowledgeable and skilled talent pool is available to be tapped in Tahoe to support existing and/or new businesses."

Bear who wandered through Tahoe Safeway store shot and killed

A black bear that was caught on video snacking on food in stores near Lake Tahoe has been shot and killed when it refused to leave a California campsite.

Lake Tahoe water level falling below the basin rim

This week, the lake's water level is expected to drop below its natural rim which is just over 6,200 feet in elevation.

Wildfires make run toward giant sequoia groves in the Sierra Nevada

Crews were watching the weather this weekend as they battled California wildfires that have burned into some groves of ancient sequoias as they try to protect the world's largest tree.

Fire crews wrap California's giant sequoias in aluminum to protect from flames

The colossal General Sherman Tree in Sequoia National Park’s Giant Forest, some other sequoias, the Giant Forest Museum and other buildings were wrapped for protection against the possibility of intense flames.

Future of Lake Tahoe water clarity remains uncertain following Caldor Fire

Scientists say it’s too soon to draw conclusions about the lasting damage that record-setting wildfires will have on Lake Tahoe. But they’re not wasting time. Many are expected to present their research plans to the Tahoe Science Advisory Council.

Squaw Valley ski resort reveals new name
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Palisades Tahoe is the new name for the Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows ski resorts near Lake Tahoe. The name was changed because of its derogatory connotations for Native American women.

No more Squaw Valley: New name of ski resort revealed

Regional California tribes had asked for the name of the resort to be changed numerous times over the years, with little success. But after George Floyd was killed in May 2020, a growing number of brands began rethinking their marketing.

Evacuated South Lake Tahoe residents warned about roaming bears

Authorities are warning residents to watch for bears as they return to South Lake Tahoe homes from fire evacuations.

South Lake Tahoe residents can return as threat from Caldor Fire eases

Tens of thousands of people forced to flee South Lake Tahoe because of a California wildfire could begin to return to their homes. State fire officials say evacuation orders for the area were reduced to warnings as of 3 p.m. Sunday.

Favorable weather aids crews battling Caldor Fire; containment inches up

Cal Fire officials are urging people to avoid the Lake Tahoe Area during the Labor Day Weekend as the Caldor Fire continues to burn in the South Lake Tahoe area three weeks after it began.

Lake Tahoe evacuees hopeful as Caldor Fire growth slows

Tens of thousands of South Lake Tahoe residents are watching hopefully this weekend for a chance to return home as firefighters make progress against a threatening California wildfire that has turned their thriving resort into a ghost town.

Tahoe region seeing tourism industry take a hit as the Caldor Fire burns
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Labor Day weekend is typically a busy time in the Lake Tahoe region. But this year, because of the Caldor Fire, the region will be missing out on precious tourism dollars. Jiovanni Lieggi reports from Placerville.