Dog saves owner after 70-foot fall off Tahoe cliff
A border collie named Saul helped rescue his owner after he fell off a cliff in a remote area in Tahoe National Forest last week. He led the search team directly to the man who was badly injured in the fall and had to be air-lifted to a hospital.
A border collie named Saul helped rescue his owner after he fell off a cliff in a remote area in Tahoe National Forest last week. He led the search team directly to the man who was badly injured in the fall and had to be air-lifted to a hospital.
9 tons of trash pulled out of Lake Tahoe
So far, divers have carried out more than 21,000 individual pieces of trash from Lake Tahoe weighing a total of nine tons.
So far, divers have carried out more than 21,000 individual pieces of trash from Lake Tahoe weighing a total of nine tons.
San Francisco man dies after fall at Tahoe ski resort
A 25-year-old San Francisco man died after an accident at a Tahoe ski resort over the weekend.
A 25-year-old San Francisco man died after an accident at a Tahoe ski resort over the weekend.
Tahoe family learns bears were living under their home, after hearing 'odd rumbling, snoring-like noises'
A South Lake Tahoe family was surprised to learn last week that they’d been hosting a family of bears at their home since December.
A South Lake Tahoe family was surprised to learn last week that they’d been hosting a family of bears at their home since December.
California to see more spring snow and rain after dry winter
It will be a rainy and snowy week for many Californians. The late winter precipitation is a welcomed surprise.
It will be a rainy and snowy week for many Californians. The late winter precipitation is a welcomed surprise.
Multiple spinouts puts traffic on I-80 in the Sierra on hold
Traffic on I-80 in the Sierra area has been put on hold due to multiple spin outs on Saturday, Caltrans officials said.
Traffic on I-80 in the Sierra area has been put on hold due to multiple spin outs on Saturday, Caltrans officials said.
Tahoe resorts consider extending ski season
Spring snowstorms near Lake Tahoe are giving mountain resorts a reason to consider extending ski season.
Spring snowstorms near Lake Tahoe are giving mountain resorts a reason to consider extending ski season.
Lake Tahoe is the inspiration for new vodka
Lake Tahoe is known for having some of the best tasting drinking water in the United States. Now, it will also be known for an award-winning vodka.
Lake Tahoe is known for having some of the best tasting drinking water in the United States. Now, it will also be known for an award-winning vodka.
Tumbling boulders block Highway 50 at Echo Summit, make travel treacherous
Caltrans crews said the large boulders happened at Echo Summit and the highway is projected to be closed, at least through Friday morning. A snowstorm is also on the way.
Caltrans crews said the large boulders happened at Echo Summit and the highway is projected to be closed, at least through Friday morning. A snowstorm is also on the way.
California Drought: Statewide snow pack survey at 63% of normal
State water officials took a crucial survey of the Sierra snow pack on Tuesday and the results say: California needs a lot more rain a lot sooner. A third year of drought is becoming more likely.
State water officials took a crucial survey of the Sierra snow pack on Tuesday and the results say: California needs a lot more rain a lot sooner. A third year of drought is becoming more likely.
'Hank the Tank,' Lake Tahoe bear, gets exonerated for many home break-ins
A large black bear that was set to be captured and euthanized for allegedly breaking into dozens of Lake Tahoe homes will be spared, state wildlife officials announced.
A large black bear that was set to be captured and euthanized for allegedly breaking into dozens of Lake Tahoe homes will be spared, state wildlife officials announced.
Stampede Reservoir skater's body recovered from lake
The body of an ice skater who fell into the frigid Stampede Reservoir north of Truckee has been recovered from the lake.
The body of an ice skater who fell into the frigid Stampede Reservoir north of Truckee has been recovered from the lake.
Stampede Reservoir skater's body recovered
The body of an ice skater has been retrieved from the Stampede Reservoir near Truckee. The skater had fallen into the lake when the frozen surface broke apart. Seven other ice skaters were managed to get to safety.
The body of an ice skater has been retrieved from the Stampede Reservoir near Truckee. The skater had fallen into the lake when the frozen surface broke apart. Seven other ice skaters were managed to get to safety.
Pair rescued from remote, snowy Sierra County after nearly 2 months
The CHP used a helicopter to reach two people who had been stranded at a cabin in a remote, snowy part of the Sierra for nearly two months.
The CHP used a helicopter to reach two people who had been stranded at a cabin in a remote, snowy part of the Sierra for nearly two months.
2 people and dog rescued after 2 months in snowed-in cabin
Two people and their dog who were running low on supplies at their cabin in remote Sierra County were rescued by helicopter. The pair had been unable to leave since December 6 due to deep snow and downed trees. It also made it difficult for authorities to reach them by the ground. California Highway Patrol paramedic Brandon Hallam talks about the rescue flight.
Two people and their dog who were running low on supplies at their cabin in remote Sierra County were rescued by helicopter. The pair had been unable to leave since December 6 due to deep snow and downed trees. It also made it difficult for authorities to reach them by the ground. California Highway Patrol paramedic Brandon Hallam talks about the rescue flight.
'Lost Sierra Route' envisions epic trail through mountains
Hikers hope that a 600-mile trail connecting 14 towns in the Sierra Nevada will be approved by the US Forest Service.
Hikers hope that a 600-mile trail connecting 14 towns in the Sierra Nevada will be approved by the US Forest Service.
Dog lost during Caldor Fire reunited months later with owner
An incredible story of survival has emerged after a dog that went missing during the Caldor Fire near Lake Tahoe last summer, was recently rescued and reunited with his owner some four months after his disappearance.
An incredible story of survival has emerged after a dog that went missing during the Caldor Fire near Lake Tahoe last summer, was recently rescued and reunited with his owner some four months after his disappearance.
Skier lost on Christmas found dead near California resort
Officials say the body of a missing Tahoe skier was found on Saturday.
Officials say the body of a missing Tahoe skier was found on Saturday.
Thousands in Sierra without power nearly 2 weeks after storm
Thousands of residents in the Sierra Nevada remain without running water, heat or power nearly two weeks after a powerful December storm dumped heavy snow that downed trees and damaged electrical equipment.
Thousands of residents in the Sierra Nevada remain without running water, heat or power nearly two weeks after a powerful December storm dumped heavy snow that downed trees and damaged electrical equipment.
PG&E struggles in Sierra power restoration
Pacific Gas and Electric has had so much snow country damage, that it is putting all its hands on deck and calling in reserves to do repairs between storms.
Pacific Gas and Electric has had so much snow country damage, that it is putting all its hands on deck and calling in reserves to do repairs between storms.