Fresh snow drawing visitors to the Sierra
The weather system that brought rain to the Bay Area over the weekend, also offered folks a chance to enjoy a good layer of snow in the Sierra.
The weather system that brought rain to the Bay Area over the weekend, also offered folks a chance to enjoy a good layer of snow in the Sierra.
Sierra storm could dump foot of snow on ridges above Tahoe
The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory Friday effective through 10 a.m. Saturday for the Tahoe-area and parts of eastern California and western Nevada.
The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory Friday effective through 10 a.m. Saturday for the Tahoe-area and parts of eastern California and western Nevada.
Lake Tahoe travelers seeing cancellations after region bans visitors
Current hotel and Airbnb occupants can complete their stays. But those who have reservations for the upcoming holidays are being sent cancellation notices.
Current hotel and Airbnb occupants can complete their stays. But those who have reservations for the upcoming holidays are being sent cancellation notices.
Stay-at-home order triggered for Sacramento region, includes Tahoe
California authorities are placing the greater Sacramento region, which includes Lake Tahoe, under the state's most restrictive coronavirus rules because capacity in hospital intensive care units has fallen below 15%.
California authorities are placing the greater Sacramento region, which includes Lake Tahoe, under the state's most restrictive coronavirus rules because capacity in hospital intensive care units has fallen below 15%.
California releases COVID guidelines for ski resorts
The state is asking the public to discontinue day-of tickets to limit capacity at California ski resorts.
The state is asking the public to discontinue day-of tickets to limit capacity at California ski resorts.
Storm brings over a foot of snow to Tahoe-area ski resorts
Both Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows received 16 inches of fresh powder.
Both Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows received 16 inches of fresh powder.
111 mph Sierra winds cancel Reno flights, topple semi-trucks
A high wind warning was in effect until 1 a.m. Saturday for Tahoe, Reno-Sparks ahead of the blustery weather that’s expected to bring up to 6 inches of snow to the highest elevations.
A high wind warning was in effect until 1 a.m. Saturday for Tahoe, Reno-Sparks ahead of the blustery weather that’s expected to bring up to 6 inches of snow to the highest elevations.
US resorts adapt to new normal of skiing amid pandemic
Industry leaders and health officials are hoping the knowledge that comes with several months of life during a pandemic will help guide their efforts to provide a safer experience.
Industry leaders and health officials are hoping the knowledge that comes with several months of life during a pandemic will help guide their efforts to provide a safer experience.
Woman falls into Lake Tahoe, drowns; 6 kids on boat rescued
Rescue personnel were unable to revive the woman.
Rescue personnel were unable to revive the woman.
Tahoe ski resort reverses parking policy after legal fights
Vail Resorts and its 37 subsidiaries operate resorts in 14 states, Canada and Australia.
Vail Resorts and its 37 subsidiaries operate resorts in 14 states, Canada and Australia.
Ski resorts struggle to hire amid Trump's student visa ban
Trump argued foreigners pose a risk to American workers as the country tries to jumpstart its economy.
Trump argued foreigners pose a risk to American workers as the country tries to jumpstart its economy.
Lake Tahoe cottage with private beach for sale for $20M
The 1,688 square-foot cottage comes with 2 acres, including a private 170-foot beach with a private pier.
The 1,688 square-foot cottage comes with 2 acres, including a private 170-foot beach with a private pier.
Squaw Valley Ski Resort changing name, citing offensive word
The decision was reached after consulting with local Native American groups and extensive research into the etymology and history of the term “squaw,” said Ron Cohen, president and COO of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows.
The decision was reached after consulting with local Native American groups and extensive research into the etymology and history of the term “squaw,” said Ron Cohen, president and COO of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows.
Failure to wear mask carries $100 fine in South Lake Tahoe
Mayor Jason Collin says failure to wear or mask or practice social distancing is a blatant disregard for the safety of people who live and work in South Lake Tahoe.
Mayor Jason Collin says failure to wear or mask or practice social distancing is a blatant disregard for the safety of people who live and work in South Lake Tahoe.
Lake Tahoe residents to protest trash, influx of visitors
Officials recognize trash is an issue and that different agencies are collaborating to find a solution.
Officials recognize trash is an issue and that different agencies are collaborating to find a solution.
Man riding jet ski killed in Sierra County lightning strike, son 'severely burned and unconscious'
The incident happened Saturday afternoon at the Stampede Reservoir, located northwest of Truckee, as thunderstorms were reported in the area.
The incident happened Saturday afternoon at the Stampede Reservoir, located northwest of Truckee, as thunderstorms were reported in the area.
Son says Danville father killed during off-road trip was asking for directions
Dr. Ari Gershman was shot on the Fourth of July near Downieville in rural Sierra County. Gershman and his son, Jack, had never been to the remote Tahoe National Forest and pulled over at a fork when a man came up behind their Jeep on an ATV.
Dr. Ari Gershman was shot on the Fourth of July near Downieville in rural Sierra County. Gershman and his son, Jack, had never been to the remote Tahoe National Forest and pulled over at a fork when a man came up behind their Jeep on an ATV.
Tahoe sees spike in COVID-19 cases as tourists return, health officials say
Infections in El Dorado County have more than doubled over the past three weeks to more than doubled to 280. Half of those are in South Lake Tahoe.
Infections in El Dorado County have more than doubled over the past three weeks to more than doubled to 280. Half of those are in South Lake Tahoe.
Cousin says Danville dad killed by gunman had heart of gold
Authorities said the victim, 45-year-old Dr. Ari Gershman, was off-roading in a new jeep, with his 15-year-old son, when Gershman was shot.
Authorities said the victim, 45-year-old Dr. Ari Gershman, was off-roading in a new jeep, with his 15-year-old son, when Gershman was shot.
Visitors still banned from South Lake Tahoe during COVID-19 crisis
In South Lake Tahoe, tourists are pushing back against a ban on visitors.
In South Lake Tahoe, tourists are pushing back against a ban on visitors.