Arsonist Arrested For Igniting California’s Park Fire, Now 6th Largest in State’s History California’s Park Fire continues to rage, becoming the sixth-largest wildfire in state history and the second-biggest in the U.S. this year. As of Monday evening, the fire had consumed 373,357 acres across Butte, Plumas, Shasta, and Tehama counties, roughly half the size of Rhode Island. Related: Lassen Volcanic National Park, CA, Closed Due to Park Fire The Park Fire has […] Fire Firebrains | July 30, 2024 0 Comments
Health Advisory Issued After 125,000-Gallon Sewage Spillage Closes Lake Tahoe, CA, Beaches Placer County, California, has issued a health advisory for the Carnelian Bay area of Lake Tahoe after a significant sewage spill reached the lake on Thursday evening. The advisory warns visitors and residents of potentially high bacteria levels in the water, which could cause illness upon contact. Related: Plans Leaked for Mark Zuckerberg’s Sprawling Compound on Lake Tahoe, CA The […] SnowBrains | July 21, 2024 3 Comments
Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Chair of the Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife, Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) announced the Senate passage of their bipartisan, bicameral legislation to extend the authorization of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act through 2034. The bill would allow the continuation of […] SnowBrains | July 11, 2024 0 Comments
Wildfire Starts Near Sugar Bowl Resort, CA A forest fire broke out at four p.m. on July 7 near Sugar Bowl ski resort in California. The fire was dubbed “the Royal Fire” and it is located west of Soda Springs near Truckee, California. Related Article: Vista Fire Forces Evacuation of Mt. Baldy Ski Resort, CA, and Hiking Trails The fire spans just over 200 acres and is burning […] Fire Leander Walchshöfer | July 9, 2024 1 Comment
Vista Fire Forces Evacuation of Mt. Baldy Ski Resort, CA, and Hiking Trails A rapidly growing wildfire in the San Bernardino National Forest has prompted the evacuation of Mt. Baldy ski resort and nearby hiking trails, posing a significant threat to one of Southern California’s most popular outdoor recreation areas. “It’s go time! At the time of posting the wind has eased and air support has finished their second shift of the day […] Fire Firebrains | July 9, 2024 0 Comments
Beach Cleaning Robot Preparing Lake Tahoe’s Zephyr Cove and Shoals for July 4th Weekend Robotic beach cleaning, added bathrooms, and facilities will transform the site into a “Tahoe Blue Beach” in time for the holiday weekend. On Monday, July 1, Zephyr Cove and Shoals will see big changes in preparation for the July 4th holiday weekend, making it easy for beachgoers to do their part to Keep Tahoe Blue. The BEBOT, Tahoe’s beach-cleaning robot, […] SnowBrains | June 27, 2024 0 Comments
Hiker Survives 10 Days in California Wilderness With Only Flashlight and Scissors The New York Times reports that a California man who went missing for 10 days in the Santa Cruz Mountains has been found alive. Lukas McClish, 34, disappeared on June 11 after setting out for what he thought would be a brief three-hour hike near Big Basin Redwood State Park. His family reported him missing on June 16 when he […] SnowBrains | June 23, 2024 0 Comments
California’s Lassen Volcanic National Park Highway is Now Open to Vehicles The 30-mile highway through Lassen Volcanic National Park, California, is now open for the season. Through the hard work of National Park Service and Caltrans road crews, the road has finally been cleared. Visitors to the park should prepare for winter conditions at higher elevations and possible delays due to ongoing road work. Related: Why Does Lassen Peak Typically Get […] SnowBrains | June 23, 2024 0 Comments
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