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fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Inside the fight to save Sierra Nevada's giant sequoias from the Garnet Fire

A yellow hose runs past the foot of giant sequoias in the Sierra National Forest, and sprinklers drench the forest floor. Those sprinklers are among the last line of defense installed by firefighters to protect giant sequoias in the McKinley Grove from flames, as thunderstorms continue to drive growth on the 29,718-acre Garnet Fire burning in the Sierra Nevada. "The fire is roughly three miles southeast of the grove's southern edge," said Joe Zwierzchowski, the public information officer assigned to the Garnet Fire, in an email to SFGATE on Tuesday afternoon.
Environment
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Private land used for logging is more prone to severe fire than public lands. A new study shows why

Private Sierra Nevada timber lands burn at higher severity than public National Forests because dense, evenly spaced plantation-style tree stands promote extreme fire behavior.
California
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

Mom and 9-Year-Old Son Rescued After Leaving SOS Notes in California Forest

Two handwritten notes helped rescue a mother and her son stranded in the Sierra Nevada for over 24 hours.
San Jose Sharks
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

How a diver recovered 3 bodies from a deadly, 'brutal' Calif. waterfall

Volunteer diver Juan Heredia courageously recovered three drowned men's bodies in treacherous conditions, showcasing his dedication to helping families in crisis.
California
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

3 new wolf packs confirmed in Northern Calif. as tensions with ranchers rise

Three new wolf packs have emerged in northeastern California, increasing the state's total to 10 confirmed packs.
Beer
fromwww.brewbound.com
3 months ago

Brewbound Podcast: Lagers, IPAs and National Parks with Sierra Nevada and New Trail at CBC

Sierra Nevada and New Trail leaders discuss craft innovations and recent achievements at the 2025 Craft Brewers Conference.
SF parents
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Lost hiker missing for 3 weeks in Calif. mountains survives - thanks to cabin left unlocked for this exact reason

A lost hiker survived three weeks in the Sierra Nevada by finding an unlocked cabin, just in time for her 28th birthday.
Skiing
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Skier falls 800 feet down famed Sierra couloir

A skier survived an 800-foot fall in the Sierra Nevada, necessitating a complex helicopter rescue due to treacherous conditions.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

The Bay Area lost the best way to travel to Yosemite 40 years ago

Yosemite Airlines provided a unique aerial view of Yosemite National Park, enhancing the park visit experience for tourists.
California
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago

California has a snowpack trifecta for the first time in 25 years

California's snowpack has marked a trifecta of average or above-average snowfall for three consecutive years, a rare occurrence.
Local conservation efforts in Southern California have bolstered water reliability amidst varied snowfall patterns.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
5 months ago

Vicious trend claims another California music festival

Sunset Campout festival ends after 16 years due to competition and ticket sales decline.
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