Sierra Tahoe

Hikers hope that a 600-mile trail connecting 14 towns in the Sierra Nevada will be approved by the US Forest Service.

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.

Officials say the body of a missing Tahoe skier was found on Saturday.

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. 

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.  

A strong winter storm in Tahoe, is prompting many from the Bay Area to postpone planned holiday getaways to the Sierra. Caltrans shut down a nearly 70 mile stretch of Interstate 80, from Colfax, through Tahoe, all the way to the Nevada state line on Sunday after whiteout snow conditions made the roadway nearly impassible.

Another round of widespread rain and heavy snow in the mountains is shaping up for recently drenched California and much of Nevada in the coming week and could create hazards for holiday travelers, forecasters said Saturday.

A father and son have been arrested, accused of reckless arson in connection to the Caldor Fire, according to the El Dorado County District Attorney. 

A 77-page report from the Mariposa County Sheriff's Office shed new light and details on the tragic deaths of a family and their dog that died from heat and dehydration while hiking last summer. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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."

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.

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