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The historic Cal Neva Resort on the California–Nevada border is being redeveloped into the Lake Tahoe Proper Resort and Casino with a $298 million financing package, adding 197 rooms plus a casino, spa, restaurants and a restored theater, and is slated to reopen in 2027 under Realberry and Proper Hospitality, aiming to honor its Hollywood glamour while updating the landmark for today’s travelers.
Former MLB pitcher Dan Serafini, convicted in July 2025 of first-degree murder, attempted murder and burglary for a 2021 Lake Tahoe killing plot aimed at inheriting his in-laws’ fortune, says he is innocent in a Dateline interview and blames the jury and the justice system; he’s serving life without parole, while his wife’s family dispute and the survivor later died by suicide two years after the attack. Their case is being featured in the Dateline special “On the Shores of Lake Tahoe.”
Former MLB pitcher Dan Serafini was sentenced to life in prison without parole after being convicted of first-degree murder of his father-in-law Gary Spohr, attempted murder of his mother-in-law Wendy Wood, and first-degree burglary in a 2021 Lake Tahoe-area home invasion; Spohr was killed, Wood survived but died a year later. A second defendant, Samantha Scott, pleaded guilty to an accessory charge in 2025. Serafini maintains innocence and will serve his sentence in California.
Former MLB pitcher Dan Serafini was sentenced to life in prison without parole after a jury found him guilty of first-degree murder, lying in wait, and burglary in the 2021 Lake Tahoe killing of his father-in-law and the attempted murder of his mother-in-law; the surviving victim later died by suicide. The judge rejected his due-process claims, noted there was no remorse, and urged reflection while emphasizing the severity of the crime and its impact on the community.
Former MLB left-hander Daniel Serafini was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after being convicted of first-degree murder of his father-in-law, attempted murder of his mother-in-law, and first-degree burglary in a 2021 Lake Tahoe home burglary. Spohr was killed and Wood survived (dying a year later). Serafini, who played 11 seasons with several MLB teams, will serve the sentence in California. Prosecutors said he despised his wife’s wealthy parents and even offered $20,000 to have them killed, with emails and texts presented during trial.
Former MLB pitcher Dan Serafini was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after being found guilty of first-degree murder of his father-in-law and attempted murder of his mother-in-law during a 2021 burglary at their Lake Tahoe home.
A powerful atmospheric river storm unleashed several feet of snow, triggering a catastrophic avalanche in the Sierra Nevada north of Lake Tahoe. After five days of perilous search-and-rescue work in deep snow and whiteout conditions, authorities recovered all nine bodies, ending the deadly incident that killed six skiers and three Blackbird Mountain Guides. The disaster is being described as the deadliest avalanche in modern California history, with agencies across state and local levels aiding in the long, strenuous recovery effort and identifying the nine victims.
Nine backcountry skiers, including six close friends and three Blackbird Mountain Guides, were killed in a Lake Tahoe avalanche on the California side. After several days of unsafe conditions, authorities recovered all nine bodies—five pulled out Friday and four on Saturday—from a 15-person incident that left six survivors. Rescue crews faced brutal weather as PG&E used water to stabilize the slope. Investigations are underway by the Sierra Avalanche Center, Cal/OSHA, and the sheriff’s office to determine weather factors, route choices, trigger type, and any potential negligence; the group had shortened its three-day tour due to a storm.
All nine people who died in Tuesday’s Castle Peak avalanche near Lake Tahoe have been recovered, with eight identified. Two survivors were hospitalized for non-life-threatening injuries as a five-day, multi-agency rescue operation involving local, state and federal partners wrapped up; the Tahoe National Forest area was temporarily closed during recovery.
Nevada County authorities opened a criminal negligence investigation into the Lake Tahoe avalanche that killed at least eight skiers and left a ninth missing, with OSHA notified and the district attorney to determine charges; the guiding company’s decisions are under scrutiny as six of 15 participants survived and recovery is hindered by hazardous weather.
San José State University graduate Colin Kang, 21, was found dead on a black diamond run at Northstar California Resort near Lake Tahoe; authorities believe he fell into a tree well and his death is under investigation, with a large search-and-rescue effort deployed amid recent avalanche fatalities in the area.
Nevada County investigators are examining whether criminal negligence contributed to a deadly avalanche that swept a group of 11 skiers and 4 guides near Castle Peak, north of Lake Tahoe, killing at least eight during a severe storm with avalanche dangers and warnings in place. Rescue efforts faced treacherous conditions, eight bodies were recovered and one person remains missing, with several injured. California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health is probing the guiding company Blackbird Mountain Guides as authorities review why the trip proceeded amid avalanche watches, marking the deadliest U.S. avalanche since 1981.
Eight people were killed in California's deadliest avalanche in modern history after a 15-person backcountry group near the Castle Peak area above Donner Pass was swept away while returning from Frog Lake huts; six were rescued, several victims were mothers and sisters with ties to Northern California, and search efforts have been hampered by ongoing severe weather.
An avalanche near Castle Peak in the Tahoe area of California on Feb. 17 killed eight skiers and left one missing and presumed dead, with six others surviving after sheltering in tarps. A rescue operation involving about 46 personnel recovered the survivors, and authorities note it is the deadliest U.S. avalanche in roughly 45 years.
Six avalanche survivors near Lake Tahoe used Apple's Emergency SOS via satellite to text the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office as rescuers coordinated operations after losing cellular service; the feature works on iPhone 14–17 with iOS 16.1+ and requires a clear sky, with two years of free service after activation. Android Pixel also supports satellite texting in some versions.