California's northernmost ski area closes for the season amid paltry snowpack
Mt. Shasta Ski Park, the state's northernmost resort, is the latest casualty of a difficult winter for ski areas across the West.
Northstar Community Services District and Placer County Expand Martis Valley Trail to 5.75 Miles
Nine killed in deadly Tahoe avalanche as survivors fought to save friends
Sports
Truckee Teen Makes Olympic Debut in Freeski Halfpipe
Abby Winterberger, the youngest member of Team USA, competed but missed the cut for the final.

Two Fatalities Reported at Northstar Resort in Lake Tahoe
Incidents occurred over a nine-day period on the mountain's advanced trails
Two More Skier Deaths at Tahoe Resort Amid Deadly Week
The latest incidents mark a series of fatalities in the Lake Tahoe region this month.
Weather
San José State Graduate Found Dead in Tree Well at Tahoe Ski Resort
The 21-year-old recent graduate was skiing at Northstar California Resort when he went missing and was later discovered deceased.

Tahoe National Forest Closes Castle Peak Area After Deadly Avalanche
The nearly month-long closure is to prioritize first responder access amid recovery efforts after the deadly incident.
Northstar, Truckee Forecast: Snowy Start, Warming Trend
Ten-day outlook calls for light snow, sun, and rising temperatures in the Sierra Nevada region.
Crime
Authorities Probe Possible Criminal Negligence in California Avalanche Deaths
Eight killed, one presumed dead in deadliest U.S. avalanche in 45 years

Authorities Probe Possible Criminal Negligence in California Avalanche Deaths
Eight killed in deadliest U.S. avalanche in 45 years, investigation underway
Nevada County Offers Re-Entry Programs to Support Incarcerated Individuals
Sheriff's Office partners with social services to connect inmates with resources before release