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Biking for a Better World supports the Truckee Bike Park, helping to build new features and maintain the trails.

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Prescribed Fire Projects Begin Soon

04/24/2024

Spring prescribed fire projects are set to begin in the Tahoe National Forest as early as April 29, depending on conditions.

Skateboarders Give Input on Skatepark Design

04/18/2024

In an April 17 community meeting in Grass Valley, dozens of area skateboarders gathered for a presentation on design options for the Condon Park Skatepark Project.

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6 Community Leaders Elected to North Tahoe Community Alliance Board Seats

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – The North Tahoe Community Alliance (NTCA) members elected six local leaders to its board of directors.

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SOS Outreach; Heavenly Mountain Teach Local Youth About Career Paths

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Heavenly Mountain is partnering with local youth development nonprofit, SOS Outreach, to connect teens and young adults to jobs in the ski industry.

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Rocker Memorial Skatepark Receives $100K Grant for Construction of New Skate Park in Truckee

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Tahoe Mountain Resorts Foundation presented a generous $100,000 grant to the Truckee-Donner Recreation & Park District (TDRPD) during its March Board of Directors meeting. These funds, part of the Foundation's 2024 Grant Cycle, are specifically earmarked …

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Town of Truckee Asks Residents to Join the Conversation About River Revitalization Efforts

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Truckee River is an integral part of the community, an ecological gem that also provides a prime spot for recreation and fun. That is why Truckee Town Council established the River Revitalization Steering Committee (R2SC) in …

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Forest Service Seeks Tahoe Volunteers for Desolation Wilderness

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. â€“ Do you love Desolation Wilderness? Can you help preserve this special place of breathtaking beauty and keep it wild? Would you enjoy doing something meaningful by joining volunteers who spend time "giving back" to ensure this …

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Pines to Mines Trail Unites Community, Expands Accessibility, Drives Economic Growth in Nevada County

TRUCKEE, Calif. – About a decade ago, former Nevada County Supervisor Richard Anderson spearheaded a project that united trail advocates from across the county to explore ways of creating an interconnected trail network. At that time, the Truckee Trails Foundation …

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Spring in Tahoe | Bears, Bottle Bans & Festivals Galore

Lynn Hamill enjoys the views from Eagle Rock on the West Shore. “The short hike to Eagle Rock is, in my opinion, one of the best bang for your buck hikes – considering the massive views of Lake Tahoe for …

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Destination Stewardship Plan Increases Pace

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. – The push to improve how people, communities, and the environment benefit from Lake Tahoe's booming tourism and outdoor recreation economy is kicking into high gear.

Image caption: Kindergartners during recess at Redwood Heights Elementary School in Oakland.
Our Students Need More Recess

More frequent outdoor breaks can improve student attention, reduce behavior problems. Over the last decade, a growing list of U.S. states—including Missouri, Florida and New Jersey—have mandated daily recess. California joined the trend in late 2023.

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AdventureSmith Explorations Founder Named 2024 Top Travel Specialist by Condé Nast Traveler

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Todd Smith, founder and president of Truckee-based AdventureSmith Explorations and a pioneer in the small-ship adventure cruise industry, has been named among the Top Travel Specialists on Condé Nast Traveler's annual list. This marks the eleventh time …

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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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