With its 3,000 lakes and 8,000 peaks, California is a paradise for idyllic mountain dips. Here are ten lakes where you can take a dip (or not) once in your life in the Golden State.

Amy Friduss and Julie Lindsay survived the accident that took the lives of Lindsay’s husband and childhood friends.

Monitor the weather forecasts before you even get near the water. Lake Tahoe is big and beautiful — 22 miles long and 12 miles wide. Scary winds and thunderstorms can be at one end of the lake, and ...

Seeing a huge bear running through a town can be shocking, but it's important to remember that this is their home, too.

The two survivors of the deadly Lake Tahoe tragedy that claimed eight lives have been credited with making a crucial decision ...

Tragedy struck on Lake Tahoe as eight family members and friends perish when their boat capsized in a sudden storm during a ...

The CDFW and California State Parks described the bear as a "danger to public safety" in the south Lake Tahoe area.

Mountain storms can change quickly. Here’s a breakdown of the weather event that caused tragedy over the weekend.

A boat accident on Lake Tahoe on June 21 took the lives of eight people and injured two. The boat's co-owner, Josh Pickles, ...

The body of the last person missing after a boat capsized in Lake Tahoe was recovered, raising the death toll to eight.

Four members of a family from Northern California who were celebrating a birthday were among eight people killed when a boat ...

Hundreds of boats were out across Lake Tahoe on Saturday when the weather took a dramatic turn. Winds picked up and waves became dangerous, capsizing several boats. How a sudden storm left 8 ...