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Rain and snowmelt flow down 63 tributaries into Lake Tahoe, but just one river runs out of the alpine lake—the Truckee River. And 400 feet downstream sits the Tahoe Dam, a 110-year old concrete structure in Tahoe City.

The California Department of Parks and Recreation has developed a five-year strategic plan to shape the direction of the state park system and its many recreational and conservation programs.

Cindy Gustafson is running with more than four years experience as the sitting Placer County Supervisor for District 5 under her belt.

Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue has received a grant award from the Community Fund of the Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation to help purchase of a multi-passenger van.

Town Manager Wes Heathcock says an offer of employment has been made for Ami Chilton to serve as finance director, starting March 11.

Loomis officials agreed to pursue a trash pickup agreement with the cities of Auburn and Colfax. While the staffs of all three jurisdictions recommend the JPA, some Loomis locals are skeptical.

The EV Cain Middle School gym was packed with supporters of Auburn Union School District Trustee Jamie Ross, under fire after Board President Greg Holt contacted the Placer County Board of Education requesting an audit of Ross’ use of public …

California State Parks announced the temporary closure of the main trails to the falls at McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park beginning on April 1 and through summer season or fall.

Wayne Nader, candidate for 5th District supervisor seat, met with 50 residents at the North Tahoe Events Center in Kings Beach.

Most of South Lake Tahoe’s water and sewer systems were built in the 1950s and 1960s. Additional investments are needed to avoid costly emergency projects.

Traveling with the Greater Sacramento Economic Council, Rocklin Vice Mayor Jill Gayaldo joined area leadership to promote Rocklin and Roseville on an international scale this month.

Three years in the making, Fowler Ranch Farm Brewery officially opened its doors, seated on land with a rich history of Placer County farming.

The stage is set, the cast is ready, and the spotlight is about to shine on the El Dorado Musical Theatre as it brings Disney Channel's beloved movie musical to life at the Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom.

The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce has created a new signature event, “Heart of the Hills,” to take place May 11.

The 5,000-square-foot space at Tahoe Time Community Center fulfills a number of purposes year round. Most recently it has been converted to a warm room for those in need.

Truckee Fire Protection District is seeking qualified and interested contractors and/or organizations to provide green waste collection and disposal services in residential areas.

Launched in July 2020, 211 Placer is the county’s free, multilingual and confidential information and referral system. Placer residents can also utilize 211 Placer to connect to various services.

People who love the magnificent American River Canyons can share their appreciation with visitors as a volunteer in the Auburn State Recreation Area.

The inaugural Tahoe Literary Festival on Oct. 11-12 will be celebrate the region’s literary community through events of interest to locals and visitors, while also providing support for writers.

Vail Resorts says as a company, the product it’s selling is the environment, a fact that undergirds its approach to business.

Because the snowpack has been thin at lower elevations, backcountry travelers have looked for trailheads that start at high elevations. But these locations can often be avalanche prone.

While updates to snowmobile access throughout the Tahoe Sierra progresses at a snail’s pace, some forest districts are moving forward, and groups are tracking how new policies for over-the-snow vehicles are working out so far.

Whether it’s gliding across ice rinks or venturing into the forest on snowshoe, discover endless opportunities for laughter and bonding in Tahoe’s snowy paradise.