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87th Annual Placer County Fair Starts June 26

Fairgoers will also enjoy live entertainment, dozens of food booths, the crowning of Miss Placer County, shop custom arts and crafts vendors, and choose the region's top rib master.

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Rotary Club of Truckee Installs New Benches Along Legacy Trail, Expanding Community Access and Sustainability Efforts

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Truckee Little Leaguers might not love "benching it," but locals and visitors strolling along the Truckee River Legacy Trail have a different view — and now, thanks to the Rotary Club of Truckee, they have even more …

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Tahoe City Public Utility District Takes Next Step Towards Scotty Lapp Memorial Skate Park

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – The Tahoe City Public Utility District Board of Directors approved a Letter of Intent at their meeting on Friday, April 18 that ultimately authorizes the initiation of planning and design of the Scotty Lapp Memorial Skate …

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Popular Mountain Biking Trailhead to Receive Access Improvements

PLACER COUNTY, Calif. – The Lower Sawtooth Trailhead area will undergo construction starting mid-May, providing improvements to access and parking.

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Trailhead Improvements Coming to Lower Sawtooth Recreation Area

Placer County is moving forward with trailhead improvements this spring at the Lower Sawtooth parking lot at the popular entrance to U.S. Forest Service Road 06 in the Truckee area.

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Trailhead Improvements Coming to Lower Sawtooth Recreation Area Starting Next Month

TAHOE CITY, Calif. Placer County is moving forward with trailhead improvements this spring at the Lower Sawtooth parking lot at the popular entrance to U.S. Forest Service Road 06 in the Truckee area.

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Tahoe Joy Festival Comes to Tahoe City

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – The Tahoe Joy Festival is returning to Tahoe City's Commons Beach on Sunday, June 8, 2025.

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Tahoe City Downtown Association Launches Bring Back the Boom Fireworks Fundraiser

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – The Tahoe City Downtown Association has launched its Bring Back the Boom fireworks fundraising campaign to bring Fourth of July fireworks back to Tahoe City in 2025! The community has spoken loud and clear – they …

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Tickets Now Available for the 18th Annual Tahoe City Food and Wine Classic

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – The highly anticipated Tahoe City Food & Wine Classic returns to Lake Tahoe on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m., celebrating its 18th anniversary. This beloved event invites attendees to enjoy a leisurely …

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Placer County Commits to North Tahoe Trail Expansion

NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – North Tahoe's trail network is set for a transformative expansion, thanks to a $9 million investment approved by the Placer County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 21. This funding, drawn from transient occupancy tax revenues, …

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Scotty Lapp Memorial Skate Park Location Questioned at Public Meeting

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – The Tahoe City Public Utility District Board of Directors provided an update on the Scotty Lapp memorial skate park at their meeting on Friday, Feb. 21, where numerous individuals expressed concerns over its proposed location.

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43rd annual SNOWFEST Returns to North Lake Tahoe

TAHOE CITY, Calif. — Get ready for the ultimate winter celebration as North Lake Tahoe SNOWFEST returns February 26 – March 9, 2025. As the largest winter mountain festival on the West Coast, SNOWFEST promises over 50 incredible events, community …

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No Clear Answers on When Homewood Mountain Resort Will Open

New rendering of the gondola terminal facing West from fall 2024. | Homewood Mountain Resort
There’s no answer yet on when Homewood Mountain Resort will reopen, despite an email update the resort sent on Jan. 31 titled “Path to Reopening.” …