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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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World-Class Pickleball Event Returns to Sacramento Region

The 2025 Association of Pickleball Players' (APP) Sacramento Open is set to take place Feb. 26 through March 2, at Johnson Ranch Pickleball Complex in Roseville

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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.
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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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Placer Hosts 70 Community Members to Discover and Discuss Projects and Programs Shaping the Future of North Lake Tahoe

Seeking to answer resident questions and engage with the community, Placer County invited members of the public to this week’s "Discover and Discuss" event in North Lake Tahoe.

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Placer County Supervisors Approve Purchase of Automated License Plate Recognition Readers for Kings Beach

AUBURN, Calif. – The Placer County Supervisors approved the purchase of Automated License Plate Recognition technology as part of the district's North Lake Tahoe Parking Management Plan during their Tuesday, Dec. 3 meeting.

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Boreal Mountain California Opens Friday

SODA SPRINGS, Calif. – The wait is over and winter kicks off at Boreal Mountain for skiers and riders. Boreal will open to the public on Friday, November 22, for its 60th season, with skiing and snowboarding beginning at 9 …

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Crowdsourcing Plans for Resilience

Seacliff State Beach was obliterated by storms in 2023. California State Parks is mobilizing the public to reimagine its future.

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Family Playland at Soda Springs

Soda Springs
Soda Springs is a winter wonderland filled with fun for the whole family. For kids ages 7 and younger, the Planet Kids snow play area features tubing carousels, tubing lanes, snow volcanoes to climb, and more. Families can …

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Another Successful Season for Truckee Trails Foundation Coming to a Close

TRUCKEE, Calif. – With over 34 miles of new trail constructed in the last 7 years, Truckee Trails Foundation (TTF) has brought new and varied trail-based recreation to the Truckee region. Building largely on public land, TTF has been working …

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Placer Valley Tourism Becomes the Naming-Rights Sponsor of the Roseville Soccer Complex Under Construction in West Roseville

The 10 artificial-turf soccer fields facility opens in late 2025 and will generate $15 million annually to the Placer Valley economy. The Placer Valley Soccer Complex can also be used for flag football, field hockey, lacrosse, rugby, quadball as well …