EnvironmentTahoe avalanches: What causes innocent-looking snow slopes to collapse? A physicist and skier explains, with tips for survivingJanuary 12, 2024Avalanche deaths are rare inbounds at ski resorts like Palisades Tahoe, but the risk rises in the backcountry. Here's what happens in an avalanche and techniques for surviving one.
EnvironmentSecond avalanche hits Tahoe slopes near where a skier was killed one day earlierJanuary 12, 2024An avalanche was reported Thursday at a resort near Lake Tahoe, one day after a major avalanche roared down an adjoining mountain, trapping several people and killing a 66-year-old man.
EnvironmentHow recent storms contributed to the Tahoe avalanche, and what they mean for snowpackJanuary 11, 2024 | Vicki Gonzalez | Manola SecairaAn expert shares what snow conditions in the area currently look like, and what they looked like ahead of the disaster. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentOne killed, one injured in avalanche at Tahoe ski resortJanuary 10, 2024 | Chris HaganAn avalanche struck on the Palisades side of the mountain at around 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Multiple agencies responded to a search and rescue operation, and officials say no other missing people have been reported.
EnvironmentWith progress stalled in Congress, advocates urge Biden to expand Berryessa monumentJanuary 10, 2024 | Manola SecairaAdvocates say the expansion area — also called Molok Luyuk, which means “Condor Ridge” in Patwin — is a haven of biological diversity. It also holds special historic significance for tribes in the area.
EnvironmentLatest Northern California storms allow lower-elevation ski resorts to openJanuary 5, 2024 | Rich IbarraDodge Ridge Ski Resort in Tuolumne County opened Friday after getting 19 inches of snow this week. More is expected as a winter storm warning is in place most of Saturday.
EnvironmentTwo more systems bringing rain to Sacramento, winter storm warning to the SierraJanuary 2, 2024 | Claire MorganRain is expected to start falling Tuesday evening and will last through Wednesday morning. And a winter storm warning has been issued for a portion of the Sierra through early Thursday morning.
EnvironmentCalifornia snowpack only a quarter of average to start 2024January 2, 2024 | Manola SecairaIt’s a stark contrast to where the state was at last year, when a series of atmospheric rivers brought extraordinarily high levels of precipitation to California.
EnvironmentAs gas use declines, California could lose $4 billion in transportation funding, report findsDecember 28, 2023 | Manola SecairaA report from the state’s Legislative Analyst’s Office projects a net transportation funding decline of about $4.4 billion — or 31% — within the next decade.
EnvironmentCentral Sierra snowpack is a third of average, but researchers say there’s time for a turnaroundDecember 27, 2023 | Vicki GonzalezThe UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab has been at Donner Pass for nearly 80 years, and has one of the longest records in the world. The lead scientist spoke with CapRadio’s Vicki Gonzalez about current conditions and new instruments. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
