Donner Pass is located off of Donner Pass Road, just west of Donner Lake, near Truckee. As a vital gateway for America’s 19th century westward expansion to the Pacific Ocean, Donner Pass, just west of ...

Donner Pass is arguably one of the most historic areas in California, with a rich palette of stories and legends. Its transportation legacy encompasses Native American travel and trade, pre-gold rush ...

Although it's early spring, a winter weather advisory is being issued by the National Weather Service for the Sierra Nevada for two major highways to Lake Tahoe. The advisory will be in effect from 11 ...

RENO — It’s ironic so many American success stories happened at a spot named for one of history’s iconic failures. But that’s how it is with the Donner Pass near Truckee, Calif. The first wagon train ...

After excessive heat warnings canceled July’s outdoor equity excursion, Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture is ready to cool things off with a trip to Truckee and the Donner Pass Summit Tunnels. This trip will ...

What you’ll see: A 10-mile cut-off from Interstate 80 near Donner Pass to Truckee is your winter portal. On Donner Pass Road, the historic U.S. 40, you cross the true Donner Summit and get a ...

Interstate 80 over Donner Pass in California’s Sierra Nevada was closed to traffic in both directions at 1:30 p.m. Monday because of cars spinning out on slick, snowy roads, officials said. The ...

When Connie Young Yu explores California's Donner Pass it's about something bigger than the grand alpine scenery. It's personal. For Young Yu, of Los Altos Hills, Calif., it's an exploration of the ...

California's Sierra Nevada faces a significant winter storm until Tuesday, with warnings issued for severe weather.