State Route 4 set for closure this weekend at Ebbetts Pass, Caltrans says

The temporary closure is in place due to incoming weather conditions.

• Oct 9

Fisherman rescued after private helicopter tumbles into Alpine County river

An overdue fisherman was located and rescued after his privately owned helicopter fell into a Northern California river after the riverbank fell out on Tuesday, deputies said.

• Oct 23, 2024

Northern California state Sen. Marie Alvarado-Gil switches to Republican Party

California Sen. Marie Alvarado-Gil is leaving the Democratic Party to join Republicans in California, the state GOP announced.

• Aug 9, 2024

Cousins identified as 2 killed in plane crash near South Lake Tahoe

The people who were killed in a plane crash in Alpine County​ on Wednesday evening have been identified as cousins.

• Jun 16, 2024

2 boulders fall onto Highway 88 in Alpine County, blasting operation happening Friday

Caltrans will be closing Highway 88 briefly on Friday to remove two boulders that fell overnight in Alpine County.

• Nov 17, 2023

Thunderstorms bring flash flood warning to Alpine County

A flash flood warning is in effect for part of Alpine County on Sunday.

• Jun 11, 2023

Search parties being formed for Markleeville man missing in Mexico

Friends and family of an Alpine County man missing in Mexico are forming search parties across the border to find him.

• Feb 20, 2023