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Hundreds of California Prison Firefighters Join Battle Against Los Angeles Wildfires

01/09/2025

State prisoners have long been a part of California’s firefighting force. Hundreds of them now are deployed in Los Angeles County.

Is Your Household Prepared?

01/02/2025

Learn how to prepare for emergencies or bad weather with these tips from the the Georgetown Divide Community Emergency Response Team.

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Preparing for the Winter Wonderland at Lake Tahoe’s Ski Resorts

Lake Tahoe, a renowned winter haven, is gearing up for another thrilling ski season. With the anticipated opening of popular resorts like Heavenly and Northstar, excitement is palpable among winter sports enthusiasts. Prepare to immerse yourself in snow-capped mountains and …

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TAMBA Approaches Goal of Raising $250,000 for Tahoe Trails

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA) recently reached a major milestone in its 2024 End-of-Year Giving Drive, exceeding $200,000 in funds raised since the beginning of the campaign in mid-October this year. This puts …

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Winter Trek Begins Jan 28 at Heavenly Mountain Resort

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is pleased to announce sign ups for the 2025 Winter Trek Conservation Education Program at Heavenly Mountain Resort. Reservations are required and open Wednesday, Dec. 18, …

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Tahoe Rings in 2025 With Fireworks, Drone Shows

Enjoy the torchlight parade on New Year's Eve. | Palisades Tahoe
From dazzling fireworks and torchlight parades to live music, family-friendly celebrations and exciting nightlife, Tahoe and Truckee are the ultimate destinations for New Year’s Eve fun.
Find event details …

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Celebrate the Holidays in Tahoe, Truckee

Ski with Santa on Christmas Day at Tahoe Donner Downhill.
From festive markets and holiday parades to carolers, seasonal performances, and skiing with Santa, Tahoe and Truckee have something magical for everyone this season.
Find more events at YourTahoeGuide.com/events.
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Winter Wonders Await: Poetry, Markets, Races and Starry Adventures

Snowshoe Cocktail Races | Chris Talbot, Camp Richardson
Get ready to embrace the winter season with an exciting lineup of events in and around Tahoe. From festive markets and starry snowshoe tours to thrilling races and inspiring speaker series, these …

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Tubing Adventures Await in Tahoe, Truckee

Sledding at Granlibakken Tahoe.
Looking for winter excitement? Tahoe and Truckee offer a plethora of tubing options from Sno-Parks and community sled hills to fast moving tube lanes with magic carpets to pull you back to the top. Don’t forget …

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Ready for Play! First Folsom Ranch Park Opens This Saturday

The long-awaited Prospector Park, the first public park in the Folsom Ranch area, is set to officially open to the public this Saturday, December 7. Located at 4578 Sparrow Drive next to Mangini Ranch Elementary School, the park marks a …

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City of South Lake Tahoe Launches New Parks and Recreation Facebook, Instagram Accounts

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The City of South Lake Tahoe launched new Parks and Recreation Facebook and Instagram accounts. This initiative aims to enhance community engagement, provide timely updates, and share valuable information about the city's parks, recreational activities, …

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There are more than 300 community service districts in California.
Community Services Districts, Explained
Areas that the county overlooks can form their own local governments.
The Baldwin Hills area in South Los Angeles is one region where a state conservancy would keep open land accessible to the public.
California’s 10 State Conservancies: How They Protect Parks and Open Land
Starting in 1976, the legislature began creating agencies to buy up open land, and keep it open.
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