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Deadly avalanches not uncommon in California mountains where skiers died

Avalanches have caused deaths in Lake Tahoe area in six of past 10 years but latest slide is fourth deadliest in US history

The Guardian - US

Tahoe avalanche: What causes snow slopes to collapse? A physicist and skier explains, with tips for surviving

A deadly avalanche buried a group of backcountry skiers and guides near Lake Tahoe in California’s Sierra Nevada as an intense storm brought heavy, wet snow to the region on Feb. 17, 2026. Six of the skiers were rescued, but eight others didn’t survive and another was missing. The region…

The Conversation

Deadliest avalanches in US history revealed after eight skiers found dead

Survivors of this week’s tragedy discovered three bodies as they waited to be rescued

The Independent UK

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Lake Tahoe avalanche: 8 skiers dead, one missing after massive slide near Castle Peak

Eight backcountry skiers have been confirmed dead, and one remains missing after a powerful avalanche swept through a guided expedition near Lake Tahoe in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains, authorities said Wednesday.

The Times of India

California avalanche site where eight skiers died had been closed for a century before tragedy

Three of those who died were guides on the doomed trip

The Independent UK

Eight skiers dead after California avalanche, authorities say

One skier still missing and six others rescued after group engulfed in Sierra Nevada mountains during severe storm

The Guardian - US

Lake Tahoe avalanche: Skiers ignored warnings? 10 missing after Castle Peak slide amidst severe winter storm in US

A massive avalanche near Lake Tahoe in US, on February 17, 2026, buried 10 backcountry skiers amid a severe winter storm. Six survivors were found alive but rescue efforts are hampered by whiteout conditions and high winds. This incident highlights a deadly winter season and the extreme risks of backcountry…

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Eight skiers found dead and one still missing after Lake Tahoe avalanche

It is the deadliest avalanche in the U.S. since 1981

The Independent UK

9 skiers missing after avalanche near Lake Tahoe

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The Independent UK

Mark Zuckerberg is joining Jeff Bezos in Miami’s billionaire bunker: Take a look inside his portfolio

The Meta CEO has spent years accumulating luxury properties, including a secretive ranch with an underground shelter and a Lake Tahoe mountain retreat.

Fortune

Washoe Tribe buys 10,000 acres in one of California’s largest ever land returns

Tribe, which was forcibly removed from its lands near Lake Tahoe, used $5.5m grant and private donations for purchase

The Guardian - US

Moving to Washoe Valley, NV? Here's Everything You Need to Know

Located between Reno and Carson City, this scenic community offers the perfect combination of small-town charm, stunning natural beauty, and easy access to urban amenities.

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Sergey Brin makes his biggest donation ever to tackle California’s housing crisis, weeks after moving to the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe

Weeks ago, the Google cofounder moved to a $42 million mansion on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe. But he’s concerned about housing across the border.

Fortune

Hungry bear getting ready to hibernate broke into Nevada home and attacked elderly couple inside

The bear was searching for food near Lake Tahoe before going into a den for the winter, say officials

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The Guardian - US

What lies beneath: Lake Tahoe dive offers rare view of the deep

Livestream of voyage to bottom of one of country’s deepest lakes draws thousands – but no sign of Tahoe Tessie yet

The Mary Sue

‘I’m waiting…at the ER now!’: California woman unplugs her apartment’s Zevo. Then she finds something unexpected caught inside

With September among us, that means bats are preparing for hibernation by eating as much food as possible and searching for a place to roost. If you’re unlucky, they might move into your home, claiming it as theirs. For one Lake Tahoe woman, spooky season arrived early when she discovered…

The Guardian - US

California resident tests positive for the plague after camping, officials say

South Lake Tahoe resident was probably bitten by infected flea while camping in the area, local health authorities say

International Business Times UK

The Plague Is Back: Bubonic Plague Detected In Tahoe - Symptoms, Cause and What Officials Confirmed So Far

A South Lake Tahoe resident tests positive for bubonic plague. Learn the confirmed cause, symptoms, and why the disease persists in California.

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The Independent UK

Mark Zuckerberg’s property empire is conquering neighborhoods while tipping his hat to Trump: Inside his real estate takeovers

Mark Zuckerberg, the world’s third-richest man, has recently come under fire for buying up nearly a dozen houses to build a compound in Palo Alto. Months earlier, he acquired a D.C. home for his collection. Madeline Sherratt dives into the lavish digs in the tech executive’s real estate empire.

The Independent UK

No one killed in the Lake Tahoe boat capsizing wore a life vest, investigators say

An initial report finds none of the eight people killed when a boat capsized on Lake Tahoe last month were wearing life vests

Sports Illustrated

The Biggest Cinderella Story at the 2025 British Open

In a new podcast episode of the Dan's Golf World Show, a closer look at a British Open comeback story and highlights from the celebrity event at Lake Tahoe.

The Independent UK

Former MLB pitcher Dan Serafini is convicted of murder in the 2021 shootings of his wife's parents

Retired MLB pitcher Daniel Serafini has been convicted of murder and attempted murder in the shootings of his wife’s parents during a burglary at their home four years ago near Lake Tahoe in California

Sports Illustrated

Josh Allen, Aaron Rodgers Mix Things Up With Fans at Celebrity Golf Event

Allen was among the most popular participants at the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe. Rodgers also had a large following—though made things challenging for one autograph-seeker.

The Independent UK

Doordash executive Josh Pickles among eight killed in tragic Lake Tahoe boat disaster

Josh Pickles, 37, leaves behind his wife and their baby daughter

The Independent UK

Victims identified in Lake Tahoe boat capsize tragedy during family birthday celebration

Four of eight victims were from same family, including both parents and adult son

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