Gavin Newsom supports California’s wildlife bridge designed specifically for mountain lions.
California’s priciest bridge, still under construction, isn’t meant for cars or pedestrians and has already run up a cost exceeding $100 million. The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing towers above the 101 Freeway in Agoura Hills, a suburb of Los Angeles County, and was conceived as a groundbreaking conservation effort. This innovative, living structure aims to […]
Homewood Mountain Resort in Tahoe closes ski season ahead of schedule
A ski resort at Lake Tahoe has decided to close its season earlier than expected, thanks to the unseasonably warm weather that has left it without much snow. Homewood Mountain Resort announced that it stopped operations on March 17, a few days ahead of its planned closure on March 22, as reported by SF Gate. […]
25-Year-Old Mountain Biker in California Passes Away a Month After Rattlesnake Bite
Mountain Biker Dies After Rattlesnake Bite in Irvine A 25-year-old mountain biker in Irvine, California, passed away about a month after suffering a rattlesnake bite. Julian Enrique Hernandez was bitten on February 1 while at the Quail Hill trailhead. After the incident, he was rushed to the hospital and admitted to intensive care, where he […]
Mountain biker in California passes away after being bitten by a rattlesnake on a trail
Mountain Biker Dies After Rattlesnake Bite in California A tragic incident occurred in California when a mountain biker succumbed to complications after being bitten by a rattlesnake. This unfortunate event led to an extended hospitalization lasting nearly a month. Julian Enrique Hernandez, a 25-year-old resident of Costa Mesa, passed away on March 4, as confirmed […]
Mountain lion grabs shih tzu right at a woman’s front door in Southern California
A woman from Glendale is sounding the alarm after a mountain lion snatched her beloved Shih Tzu, Declan, right from her doorway. “Declan was vibrant, playful, and just had this amazing personality that everyone adored,” Laura McVeigh shared. “Losing a pet is always tough, but it hits harder when it’s a sweet soul like him.” […]
Two skiers lose their lives at Heavenly Mountain Resort in unrelated events
Two Fatal Incidents at Heavenly Mountain Resort Authorities discovered two separate fatalities at Heavenly Mountain Resort near Lake Tahoe on Friday morning after receiving calls from witnesses. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office reported responding at around 11:55 a.m. to incidents involving two skiers who had lost their lives on the Nevada side of the resort. […]
Starving mountain lion caught in Southern California family’s yard
A family in Southern California got quite a shock when they checked a trap meant for whatever was snatching their pets and found a mountain lion inside. The Hernandez family had been noticing missing chickens and four of their cats from their backyard in Fallbrook, located in San Diego County. “There was a huge hole […]
Skiing fatalities at Lake Tahoe rise as two lose their lives at Heavenly Mountain Resort shortly after an avalanche.
Two skiers tragically lost their lives in Lake Tahoe, adding to what has already been a fatal week for winter sports in the area. On Friday morning, a 58-year-old man suffered a medical emergency on the Tamarack Trials, while a 33-year-old man was involved in a skiing accident on the Orion Trail, both at Heavenly […]
Climber Found Guilty of Abandoning Girlfriend to Perish on Mountain
Manslaughter Verdict in Austrian Mountain Tragedy A mountaineer has been convicted of manslaughter after leaving his girlfriend to face harsh conditions on a mountain in Austria. Thomas Plumberger was found guilty for his actions during a climb on Grossglockner, the highest peak in Austria, in January 2025. Reports indicate that his girlfriend, Kerstin Guertner, ultimately […]
Court Finds Man Guilty of Abandoning Girlfriend to Freeze on Mountain
Austrian Climber Convicted of Manslaughter in Girlfriend’s Death An Austrian court recently convicted a 37-year-old climber of gross negligence manslaughter following the tragic death of his 33-year-old girlfriend on Grossglockner Mountain in January 2025. The man received a five-month suspended prison sentence and was fined approximately $11,300, despite his girlfriend’s family stating he should not […]