The snow is coming slow this winter. Yosemite’s Badger Pass Ski Area was supposed to open earlier this month, but it remains closed because of a lack of snow. The ski area “will open as soon as we get enough snow that covers the slopes,” said Kari Cobb, spokeswoman for Yosemite National Park. “The forecast looks completely clear. We’ll be lucky if we can open in the middle of January.”

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – In a major victory for California Governor Jerry Brown, the state supreme court on Thursday upheld a law that would eliminate 400 local redevelopment agencies and could divert billions of dollars to schools and other local services. The court ruled that the state legislature was within its rights to abolish the agencies, which have long played a major role in local …

Known as the daredevil of his family, Daniel Miller enjoys surfing and bungee jumping. He’s hiked the half dome at Yosemite National Park four times. “I do things for that adrenaline buzz,” said Miller.

San Diego’s bowl games pay big dividends for the region’s tourism industry, delivering more than million in economic dividends for San Diego County last year.

Many of Yosemite’s most iconic locations are still open to the public due to a dryer than average start to the winter season.Oakhurst, CA (PRWEB) December 27, 2011 A surprising lack of snow in Yosemite National Park has opened up some unique travel opportunities for people looking for a quick winter getaway according to the Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau.Perhaps the most exciting opportunity …