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Truckee · TruckeeOLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. – The Olympic Valley Public Service District (OVPSD) Board of Directors met on Aug. 27 to discuss wildfire prevention, development projects, and a new website. The meeting went on for about two hours. New staff There was a Fire Department badge pinning ceremony honoring the hiring of Fire Prevention Officer Brandon Olk and Firefighter/Paramedic Ryan Scott. “So, we are 100% staffed now, which has been attempted for abou…See the Story
Olympic Valley board tackles wildfire prevention, development, new website
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Incline Village · Incline VillageINCLINE VILLAGE, Nevada – In a recent update that’s good news for local water bodies, Clean Up The Lake (CUTL), in collaboration with The Martis Fund, has wrapped up a pilot research project with encouraging results. The study, which took place from June 26 to July 3, involved underwater surveys and cleanups in Stampede and Boca Reservoirs. The results show very low levels of litter and no troubling infestations of aquatic invasive species (AIS)…See the Story
Positive results from Clean Up The Lake’s recent pilot study: a promising outlook for reservoir health
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Truckee · TruckeeOLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. — Palisades Tahoe is celebrating its 75th anniversary by honoring a legacy of innovation, adventure, and excellence. It all began on November 24, 1949, when the first chairlift ascended the mountain, then the longest double chairlift in the world, along with two rope tows. Over the following decades, the resort gained global recognition by hosting the 1960 Winter Games and expanded its terrain to include eight peaks by mer…See the Story
What’s New at Palisades Tahoe for the 2024/2025 Winter Season
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Truckee · TruckeeTAHOE CITY, Calif. – Labor Day weekend was the last opportunity for many visitors to enjoy North Lake Tahoe’s hot temperatures before the autumn climate kicks in. Bicyclists, rafters, and hikers were soaking up the sunshine. For Aug. 2024, there was a 52% forecasted occupancy in eastern Placer County and North Lake Tahoe hotels, according to the Pace Report. In 2023, it was 47%. “That was encouraging news for the month of August for us,” said…See the Story
Visitors soak up Tahoe before temperature shift
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Mental Health · El Dorado CountyLAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Charles Costa, the UK musician formerly known as King Charles, has set off on a mission to run 90 marathons in 90 days along the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). His goal is to increase awareness and generate funds for two critical mental health organizations: The Jed Foundation in the U.S. and James’ Place in the UK. “There’s a real opaqueness to mental health which makes the whole thing such a desperate challenge. There are so m…See the Story
Charles Costa: UK musician takes on 90 marathons in 90 days along the Pacific Crest Trail for mental health awareness
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Truckee · TruckeeSIERRA COUNTY, Calif. – A fire north of Lake Tahoe, near Loyalton, Calif. in Sierra County, has spread to 1,391 acres overnight since it was reported at 2 p.m. on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2. The fire is 0% contained. The U.S. Forest Service-Tahoe National Forest says a Red Flag Warning that was in effect over the area through 8 p.m. on Sept. 2, has made fire fighting efforts challenging. The agency reports dry and windy conditions has caused th…See the Story
Bear Fire spread rapidly on Labor Day due to dry windy conditions
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Truckee · TruckeeTRUCKEE, Calif. – The Tahoe Truckee Excellence in Education Foundation’s popular fundraising program, Dining for Schools, returns on Sept. 22 with the addition of two new participating restaurants—Wild Pine at Northstar California Resort and Best Pies Pizzeria & Restaurant. Additionally, last year, The Dining Room at Village Lodge at Sugar Bowl joined the program, extending the offerings to Donner Summit. The Dining Room at Village Lodge at Sug…See the Story
New restaurants added to Dining for Schools Program
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Incline Village · Incline VillageINCLINE VILLAGE, NV – Starting Tuesday, September 3, 2024, the Sand Harbor and Cave Rock boat ramps will shift to winter operating hours. The new schedule will see both boat ramps open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sand Harbor’s boat ramp will now be open seven days a week. To ensure all boats are properly inspected and sealed by the 4:30 p.m. closing time, we strongly recommend planning to pull your boat or jet ski from the water by 4:00 p.…See the Story
Sand Harbor State Park and Cave Rock State Park boat ramps transition to winter hours
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