Researchers confirm bird flu outbreak in elephant seals at California breeding ground
Researchers say seven seal pups have tested positive for an avian flu virus at California’s Año Nuevo State…
Dense tree barriers to cut air pollution are coming to West Oakland
Thick plantings of particulate-guzzling-and pollution blocking trees are coming to West Oakland next month. The Prescott Greening project…
California wants millions of heat pumps. High power bills might get in the way
If you’re a California homeowner and you’ve been feeling chilly this winter, there are plenty of reasons to…
Crews may restart efforts to recover bodies from California avalanche
SODA SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — Crews hope to resume efforts Friday to recover the bodies of eight people…
Crews hope to resume recovery of 8 bodies from California avalanche after days of dangerous weather
The six were identified as Carrie Atkin, Liz Clabaugh, Danielle Keatley, Kate Morse, Caroline Sekar and Kate Vitt,…
Deadly California avalanche highlights backcountry risks
The recovery of skiers killed in the deadliest U.S. avalanche in almost 45 years is dragging out because…
6 women killed in California avalanche were among 8 close friends and experienced skiers on trip | Sports
SODA SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — Six women killed in an avalanche in California’s Sierra Nevada were among a…
Some of 8 California avalanche victims had roots in Lake Tahoe
TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — After days of increasingly brutal conditions in California’s Sierra Nevada, a group of 15…
Snow drought set stage for California avalanche that trapped skiers
A weekslong “snow drought” in Northern California’s Sierra Nevada helped set the stage for Tuesday’s deadly avalanche, after…
Backcountry skiers hit by avalanche led by tour outfit offering adventure
The group of 15 backcountry skiers headed out on a three-day trek organized by Blackbird Mountain Guides into…
California avalanche is among the deadliest in US history
Eight backcountry skiers were found dead and one remains missing after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe, authorities said…
Rescuers push through winter storm to 6 survivors of a California avalanche. 9 others are missing.
Search and rescue crews were dispatched to Frog Lake in the Castle Peak area, northwest of Lake Tahoe,…