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Katz Amsterdam Foundation Continues Vital Partnership with Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, Investing $250,000 to Help Transform Local Mental Health Support
Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation (TTCF) has partnered once again with the Katz Amsterdam Foundation (KAF). At the end of 2023, the collaboration helped distribute $250,000 in grant funding to fo...
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From Roseville Today...
❤️ Top 10 Reasons We Love Roseville
Over the years of chatting up residents, business owners and public officials, Roseville Today discovered a string of common threads that bind us into a community.
From YubaNet...
California State Parks Recommends $6.7 Million in Grants for Local Recreational Trails
California State Parks has recommended $6.7 million for seven local nonmotorized trail projects in various cities, including Galt and Gilroy.
From Los Angeles Times...
Disneyland’s New Vision Includes Up to $2.5-billion Investment and Plan to Take Over City Streets
Disneyland’s plan to reimagine the theme park into a more “immersive” experience may require up to $2.5 billion and a plan to privatize some Anaheim streets.
From SFGate...
Fourth Graders Might Lose Free Access to California State Parks
California’s projected budget deficit of close to $38 billion likely means some cuts are coming. Among them, Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed ending the California State Park Adventure Pass, which offers free access to some state parks for fourth graders.
Yosemite Trying New Strategies to Reduce Food Packaging Waste
An estimated 100,000 pizza boxes have been removed from Yosemite’s waste stream. This is because the famed park now serves pizza on trays and puts to-go portions in compostable bags, part of a move to reduce food-related waste.
From CapPublicRadio...
California’s First Black-led Conservancy Acquires Land in Placer County
The 40 Acre Conservation League has recently acquired hundreds of acres of land in Placer County, 70 miles northeast of Sacramento—a significant step toward making outdoor experiences more inclusive.
From Capital & Main...
Utility Increases Loom for 16 Million California Households
Utility giant PG&E is set to raise its rates an average of 13% on Jan. 1. That equals an extra $32.50 a month, or $390 for the year.
Natural Resources Agency Launches Plan to Increase Outdoor Access in California
State and local leaders gathered in Los Angeles to celebrate a new plan that will increase access to the outdoors for all Californians, regardless of who they are or where they live.
How to Visit a California State Park for Free
A pilot program that allows Californians to visit many state parks for free—after checking out a pass from their local library—is helping increase access for more people of color and lower-income residents, according to research from the California State Parks Foundation.
Beachside Trail Close to Finally Getting Built on Central Coast
A beachside trail connecting the communities of Morro Bay and Cayucos could finally be built after 20 years. This happened after Chevron decided to sell land needed for the trail to be built.
What a Theme Park Giant Merger Means for California
Two theme park giants, Six Flags and Cedar Fair, announced they are merging. It could have potential impacts on California theme parks like Six Flags Magic Mountain, Knott’s Berry Farm and Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.
From MiceChat...
Two Disneyland Voices Are Moving On
Camille Dixon, the announcer for Disney California Adventure, and her husband, Bill Rogers, the voice of Disneyland, are moving on from this work. They have been at the parks for more than 40 years combined.
California State Parks and Partners Launch ‘Arts in California Parks’ Program
Through this new program, artists, culture bearers, and California Native American tribes will be eligible to receive funding to create artwork throughout state and local parks.
How to Get a Permit to Cut Down a Christmas Tree in Northern California
Harvesting your own Christmas tree is a holiday tradition—and in the next couple weeks, permits to do so are opening up in forests throughout the state. Among them is the El Dorado National Forest.
Vast Marine Sanctuary Proposed in Partnership with California Tribe
The Biden administration is one step away from designating the first national marine sanctuary nominated by a tribe. Tribal members of the Chumash, who have lobbied for the creation of this Central Coast preserve for more than a decade, would be involved in managing it.
From Tahoe Daily Tribune...
Mt Rose, Tahoe Meadows Trailheads Maintenance Project to Begin Late Summer 2023
The Forest Service may need to close parts or the entire trailhead to help ensure public safety while construction work is occurring.
From Sierra Sun...
18th Annual Tahoe Bike Month Draws Record Participants
With a record number of participants this year, the 18th annual Tahoe Bike Challenge got more people than ever out of their cars to help improve Lake Tahoe's environment and communities.
More Than $2.5M Reinvested in North Lake Tahoe During Last 6 Months
Upward of $2.5 million in funds generated by Transient Occupancy Tax and the North Lake Tahoe Tourism Business Improvement District were allocated in the second half of the fiscal year to initiatives for workforce housing, regional transportation, economic vitality, trails, recreation and tourism mitigation.
More Than $2.5M in Business, Visitor Taxes Reinvested in North Tahoe
More than $2.5 million in funds generated by transient occupancy taxes and the North Lake Tahoe Tourism Business Improvement District have been allocated for the second half of the fiscal year.
IVGID Board of Trustees Votes to Change Golf Cancellation Policy
Trustee Michaela Tonking felt it was important to bring this item back to the board in order to align the district with other golf facilities in the area, along with give golfers with last minute changes a better opportunity to cancel.
Construction of New Tunnel Creek Singletrack Trail Begins
Construction of the new 2.3-mile Tunnel Creek Singletrack Trail is now underway, which has been possible from the fundraising efforts of the Tahoe Fund, a Recreation Trails grant from Nevada State Parks and trail-building efforts by Great Basin Institute and the Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association.
From Moonshine Ink...
In-Depth Look Into Why There’s Not Enough Water to Raft
The two rafting companies that offer the rafting trip between Tahoe City and River Ranch will most likely not be able to open their operations this summer, and it’s all wrapped up in the complicated agreements that have for many decades regulated how much water flows in the Truckee River.
Capital to Tahoe Celebrates Grand Opening at Spooner Lake
The event is the culmination of years of planning and work to build an approximately 17-mile trail from Nevada’s capital city to the Tahoe Rim Trail, which connects to the Pacific Crest Trail.
Organizations Repair Popular Trails After Historic Winter
Many sections of trails in higher elevations of the Sierra are still covered in snow or are muddy, while other segments may be covered with debris and fallen trees from a storms and snowfall.
Tahoe’s Beach-Cleaning Robot is Back in Action
The League to Save Lake Tahoe and ECO-CLEAN solutions are kicking off the 2023 summer season by expanding their robot-powered, beach-cleaning initiative to cover entire beaches in Lake Tahoe.
California State Parks Introduces Tool to Help Lost, Stranded Visitors
California State Parks announced its partnership with location technology what3words, which helps dispatchers with assist visitors in the event they become lost, stranded or otherwise need help.
California Legislature Passes Joshua Tree Protection Law
California lawmakers passed the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act, permanently protecting the iconic and imperiled species.
From Mountain Democrat...
Tahoe Blue Center Nears Completion, Expected Opening Date
Before the end of summer, an event center will be fully functioning with a nearly 27,000-square-foot floor space that can be used for a variety of events such as concerts, sports events and conferences.
Tahoe National Forest Plans 500-Acre Prescribed Burn Near French Meadows Reservoir
Tahoe National Forest, in collaboration with The Nature Conservancy, plans to prescribed burn up to 500-acres near French Meadows Reservoir, approximately 36 miles northeast of Foresthill, Calif.
D.L. Bliss State Park Closes for Summer Due to Waterline Replacement
D.L. Bliss State Park, on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe, will be closed for the summer to replace the aging main waterline, which will impact hiking on the Rubicon Trail.
TV Star Lisa Vanderpump to Open New Restaurant at Tahoe
Restaurateur, television star, author and philanthropist Lisa Vanderpump is planning on opening a new restaurant this winter at Lake Tahoe. Wolf by Vanderpump is the restaurateur's first venture outside Las Vegas.
Tahoe Shoreline Programs Aim to Protect Lake, Boaters
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency is highlighting native species protection programs and legal and safety requirements below ahead of boating season to improve safety and protect Lake Tahoe’s environment and native ecosystem.
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