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Tahoe Waterman serves as “a steward of the lake and land,” and also promotes watercraft education and safety.

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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.

Groundbreaking Celebrated for Whitney Park Bike Pump Track

09/28/2024

On September 23, a groundbreaking ceremony was held signaling the commencement of construction of the Whitney Community Park Bike Pump Track.

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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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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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