Tahoe Truckee Region Local News

Palisades Tahoe opens for its 75th season on Nov. 22, 2024. | Palisades Tahoe
Palisades Tahoe opens the 2024-25 season, marking the resort’s 75th anniversary, with $75 lift tickets from Nov. 22 to 27. The ski area is now scheduled to open Nov. 22.
Opening day festivities will also feature swag giveaways, a live DJ and complimentary breakfast burritos for guests.
Find a list of other ski resort opening dates at yourtahoeguide.com/ski.
Palisades Village plan | The Placer County Board of Supervisors will consider the Village at Palisades proposed development plan at a meeting on Nov. 19 starting at 9 a.m. at the North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach. The meeting will also be available through Zoom.
Learn more about the Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan at placer.ca.gov/8213/Village-at-Palisades-Tahoe-Specific-Plan.
Read the fact sheet on the plan at bit.ly/palisades_village.
Improvements | Over the past year, Palisades Tahoe has invested $1.4 million in upgrading snowmaking operations, including a new booster pump to improve snow production efficiency and added fan guns at the base of Gold Coast. As well, there are new loading ramps beneath Scott Chair, Red Dog and Resort Chair, reducing the amount of snow needed in these areas and allowing for quicker, more efficient openings.
The ski area has added three new Pisten Bully snowcats to its fleet, enhancing grooming capabilities.
Tower of Nations | The Tower of Nations and Olympic torch at the entry to Olympic Valley have been renovated and restored including adding new country shields representing most of the nations that participated in the 1960 Winter Games.
Dining | Little Bear Café, located across from the Tram, opened in November offering in-house baked goods crafted by Pastry Chef Cortney Hadley, as well as coffee, salads and sandwiches.
At Alpine, Stoked Oak, located on the gondola side of the sun deck, will offer a selection of traditional smoked BBQ platters and toasted sandwiches created on a 16-foot reverse-flow smoker.
Transit & parking | The parking reservation program will continue on weekends during high-demand periods starting Dec. 7 and the on-demand Mountaineer microtransit will expand its operating schedule in Olympic Valley and Alpine Meadows.
Mountaineer will operate Dec. 7 to April 20 daily in Olympic Valley from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Thursday to Monday in Alpine Meadows from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Extended service is offered during holiday periods. Service between the two valleys is offered daily from 5 to 11 p.m.
This season, the Palisades Tahoe Express Shuttle will provide earlier rides to the resort, allowing guests to arrive in time for first chair by 9 a.m.
Palisades Tahoe will continue to contribute funding to provide Park & Ride services from Truckee and Tahoe City on weekends and holidays. Guest will also receive a $10 food and beverage voucher to use at the resort when riding the Park n Ride.
Free resort access will continue to be provided via the Sherwood Shuttle from the West Shore to Alpine when conditions permit. | palisadestahoe.com
Events
Dec. 14-15 | Tahoe Live
Dec. 20 & 21, Jan. 24 & 25, Feb. 7 & 8 | Snowshoe Tour & Chalet Dinner
Dec. 27 | Reno Après Ski Party with Jonny Moseley
Dec. 31 | NYE Celebrations
March 22 | Pain McShlonkey Classic
March 23 | Mother Ship Classic
March 28-30 | U.S. Mogul Freestyle Championships
April 12 | Snow Golf Tournament
May 3 | Cushing Crossing

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Bread & Broth has been very fortunate to have Harrah's/Harveys' HEROs organization sponsor our hot, full-course Monday Meals two to three times a year since 2012 when Bread & Broth's Adopt A Day of Nourishment program first started. HERO is an acronym for Harrah's/Harveys' Employees Reaching Out.

A strange thing happened after the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates in September. Mortgage rates rose. In fact, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate is higher now than when the Fed lowered rates. I'm not surprised. Let me explain.

Don't have time to exercise? According to recent research, a four-minute workout might be better than 30 minutes on the treadmill. Sounds almost too good to be true, but according to fitness researchers, it's not.

As part of our continued commitment to the safety of our forests and community, fire managers have begun controlled pile burning in designated areas. This work is essential for reducing hazardous fuels that can contribute to high-intensity wildfires. By carefully managing these fuels, we create defensible spaces around properties, establish shaded fuel breaks, and provide safer zones for firefighters to work if a wildfire occurs.

As part of our continued commitment to the safety of our forests and community, fire managers have begun controlled pile burning in designated areas. This work is essential for reducing hazardous fuels that can contribute to high-intensity wildfires. By carefully managing these fuels, we create defensible spaces around properties, establish shaded fuel breaks, and provide safer zones for firefighters to work if a wildfire occurs.

As we head into the holidays, the annual season of reflection has a new twist this year with the results of national and local elections still reverberating. No matter where you landed on various races, one constant continues to shine through – Lake Tahoe transcends politics or any single election cycle. It's important during divisive times to lean into what unites us at Tahoe – a love for the lake, our communities, and the passion to protect this special place.

As we head into the holidays, the annual season of reflection has a new twist this year with the results of national and local elections still reverberating. No matter where you landed on various races, one constant continues to shine through – Lake Tahoe transcends politics or any single election cycle. It's important during divisive times to lean into what unites us at Tahoe – a love for the lake, our communities, and the passion to protect this special place.

RED ROCK CANYON, Nev. – Governor Joe Lombardo joined Nevada's State and Federal land and resource management agencies to reaffirm the State's ongoing commitment to the Nevada Shared Stewardship Agreement, a landmark interagency initiative aimed at protecting and restoring landscapes while reducing the risk and impact of catastrophic wildfires. The signing ceremony took place at the BLM Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, situated within the scenic Spring Mountains-Pahrump Shared Stewardship priority landscape, known for its rich natural and cultural resources.

California, Heavenly Mountain Resort, and Kirkwood Mountain Resort are looking ahead to the upcoming ski and ride season and are already planning for the snow to start falling. Heavenly will open on Nov. 20, followed by Northstar on Nov. 22 and Kirkwood on Dec. 6.

MINDEN, Nev. – Douglas County announced the selection of Wendy Lang as its new Assistant County Manager. Lang brings nearly 11 years of experience with Douglas County, including nine years as the Director of Human Resources. During her tenure, she has played a pivotal role in leading key initiatives and driving organizational transitions, most recently as Acting Assistant County Manager where she was instrumental in transitioning the governance of China Spring Youth Camp and developing the Douglas County Strategic Plan.

Years ago, I left memories in Oregon to enroll in college at San Francisco, a city I found a sense of belonging—and my cup of tea on and off campus. It was at the student union and nearby café that took me to the place I fell in love with the world of non-teas or so-called herbal tea. One memorable afternoon, at the student union, I ordered ginseng tea—it gave me a boost of mental energy to get through the next class—Creative Writing to the D-day of my oral exams. Thanks to herbal tea I survived the challenge and faced the challenging task to be evaluated on three authors works loves by a panel—a trio of no-nonsense English professors. It was chamomile tea that calmed me through the three-hour session that would determine if I'd attain a master's degree. Thanks to the herbal tea collection I survived the challenge and passed my oral exams.

This article on fats focuses on four types: saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and trans.

Investing in the expansion of health services is essential for improving quality of care and patient experiences, particularly in rural regions like Lake Tahoe. But this isn't just about building a bigger hospital. It's about creating a place where you feel cared for, where you receive the highest level of medical treatment, and where your family can trust that you are getting the best care available. A modern hospital with advanced technology, updated designs and expanded facilities will create a space that fosters healing and comfort, making a world of difference for your health journey.

TAHOMA, Calif. — California State Parks announced D.L. Bliss State Park will remain closed for camping and partially closed for day use into summer 2025. This extended closure is necessary to complete an ongoing waterline infrastructure replacement. Campground reservations for the 2025 season at D.L. Bliss State Park will not be available until further notice.

With the Yankees World Series loss to the Dodgers, some old chestnuts about the pugnacious Billy Martin have resurfaced. I had not heard this one, but stop me if you have…

The Climate Transformation Alliance, in collaboration with the North Tahoe Chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby (CCL) and 100% Renewable Truckee, will host a webinar on "Community-Led Thermal Energy Networks: Learning from Vermont" on November 20 as part of its series for community leaders and the general public on "How to Electrify Buildings in Truckee Tahoe."

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – With their entire roster returning and the taste of Nevada 2A division State Championship victory still fresh, the Incline High School (IHS) Girls Golf Team has their sights set on building a dynasty.

OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. — Palisades Tahoe will open five days earlier than originally planned, on Friday, November 22, to celebrate the start of its 75th anniversary season.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – With 9 inches of new snow in the last week and more actively falling, Heavenly Mountain Resort announced today that it will open two days earlier than originally planned on Wednesday, November 20. These ideal conditions, along with the incredible work of the resort's snowmaking and mountain operations teams, will make for an exciting opening day.