Dozens of California Hikers Get Mysteriously Sick With Norovirus

Norovirus outbreak on the Pacific Crest Trail sickens dozens of hikers near Wrightwood, with a shared water cache suspected.
Mercury News

Pacific Crest Trail tradition is now out of bounds for hikers

A tradition for Pacific Crest Trail hikers is out of reach — literally — after the Mexican border fence has been put behind barbed wire. Related Articles Judge: Border Patrol agents’ actions ...
The Desert Sun

Hiker dies from medical emergency on the Pacific Crest Trail near Anza

A hiker from San Diego died on the Pacific Crest Trail in a remote area near Anza on Thursday, April 9, due to what first responders described as a medical emergency. Deputies with the Riverside ...
The Union Democrat

For Pacific Crest Trail hikers, a new militarized zone on the US-Mexico border challenges a longstanding tradition

The recent creation of a national defense area along the U.S.-Mexico border may affect a longstanding tradition for Pacific Crest Trail hikers starting their nearly 3,000-mile journey north in San ...