California resident tests positive for the plague. Officials blame Lake Tahoe flea
A South Lake Tahoe resident contracted plague from an infected flea while camping; the patient is recovering and health officials urge outdoor and pet precautions.
Lake Tahoe boat tragedy: How a sudden storm left 8 dead
The next two hours would be a race against time and Mother Nature as conditions on the lake rapidly deteriorated, faster than many locals and longtime mariners had ever seen.