Natural Disasters

Feb. 26, 2026

Deadly Tahoe avalanche claims 9 lives

Names of victims, including two sisters, start to emerge as recovery efforts continue

Feb. 26, 2026

Two Sisters Killed in Lake Tahoe Avalanche

Caroline Sekar and Liz Clabaugh were part of a close-knit group of college friends on a ski trip

Feb. 25, 2026

Tahoe Avalanche Victims Remain Unreachable

Dangerous conditions hamper recovery efforts in Sierra Nevada mountains.

Feb. 22, 2026

Bodies of 9 people caught in deadly California avalanche recovered

The Nevada County Sheriff's Office confirmed the identities of the victims during a news conference.

Feb. 21, 2026

Magnitude 4.3 Quake Rattles North Bay

Tremor felt across wider Bay Area, including San Francisco and Napa

Feb. 21, 2026

Larkspur mother, winemaker among ski group killed in Tahoe avalanche

Nine people died in the avalanche near Castle Peak during a guided backcountry ski trip.

Feb. 21, 2026

Rescuers Reach 6 Survivors of California Avalanche, 9 Still Missing

Crews battle winter storm to find skiers trapped by snow and ice near Lake Tahoe.

Feb. 21, 2026

Rescuers Reach 6 Survivors of California Avalanche, 9 Still Missing

Crews battle winter storm to access backcountry skiers trapped by snow and ice.

Feb. 20, 2026

Avalanche Experts Warn of Deadly Conditions Becoming 'New Normal'

Experts fear climate change could lead to more extreme and erratic winter weather, heightening avalanche risks for backcountry skiers.

Feb. 20, 2026

Crews Search for Backcountry Skiers After Avalanche in California Mountains

Powerful winter storm brings high avalanche danger to the Sierra Nevada region.

Feb. 19, 2026

Crews Search for Skiers After Avalanche in California Mountains

Rescue teams respond to reported incident near Lake Tahoe as powerful winter storm hits the region.

Feb. 19, 2026

Search Underway for Missing Backcountry Skiers After Avalanche in California

Crews respond to reported avalanche in Northern California mountains as winter storm hits the state.

Feb. 19, 2026

Search Underway for Skiers After Avalanche in California Mountains

Rescue crews respond to reported avalanche near Lake Tahoe as powerful winter storm hits the state.

Feb. 18, 2026

Portion of California's Highway 1 Closed Due to Rockslides

Caltrans shuts down 45-mile stretch along Central Coast due to debris and safety concerns.