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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
Skier lost on Christmas found dead near California resort
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.
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.
'Too dangerous:' Powerful Tahoe snow storm postpones Sierra getaways
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.
Stormy holiday week shaping up for California, Sierra Nevada
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.
Father and son arrested, accused of starting Caldor Fire, district attorney says
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.
Report details missteps that contributed to hiker family's deaths in Sierra Foothills
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.
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.