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Several projects continue along Interstate 80
Interstate 80 Construction Update for Sierra Corridor

Nov 09, 2026 01:03PM ● By Caltrans News Release

Multiple Projects Underway with Various Lane and Ramp Closures

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Amador City: Gold Country's Amadorable Small Town

Oct 29, 2026 03:18PM ● By Dannah Nielsen, Travel Writer

A photo snapped from the luxurious king bed was meant to showcase the timeless red brick walls of our Golden Suite of Imperial Hotel, which were complemented with velvet yellow sitting chairs and framed white double doors leading to the balcony outside

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Tahoe Construction Season Ends With Great Progress

Oct 14, 2026 10:45AM ● By Tahoe Transportation District News Release

Stay up to date on project plans with newly launched East Shore StoryMap Website

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Placer County Secures $700K Caltrans Grant for Tahoe City Downtown Access Improvements Project

Oct 13, 2026 09:16AM ● By Placer County News Release

Parking, traffic and pedestrian improvements will soon be taking shape in downtown Tahoe City following a $700,000 Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant awarded to Placer County by the California Department of Transportation.

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Ski California Member Resorts Share What's New Ahead of 2026-27 Season

Sep 22, 2026 04:06PM ● By Ski California News Release

Ski areas in California and Nevada are making significant investments in lifts and other on-mountain infrastructure, facilities, refreshed and affordable lesson programs and new and returning events

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A Peaceful Retreat to Pescadero

Sep 18, 2026 10:51AM ● By Dannah Nielsen, Travel Writer

Lounging out by the pool at Venture Retreat Center, we were the only two souls in this forest canyon at the moment. The topic being discussed was ‘childlike wonder,’ and how difficult it seems to shift our mindset back to this type of innocence.

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California Gas Average Tops $6 a Gallon

Sep 18, 2026 09:15AM ● By AAA Mountain West News Release

AAA Weekly Fuel Report

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Placer County Invites Community to Time Capsule Sealing Ceremony in Auburn

Sep 17, 2026 01:35PM ● By Placer County News Release

As part of its 175th anniversary celebration, Placer County will recognize its past and present Saturday, Oct. 10, sealing a commemorative time capsule that will remain untouched for the next 75 years.

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Interstate 80 Construction Update for Sierra Corridor

Sep 15, 2026 01:30PM ● By Caltrans News Release

Multiple projects underway with various lane and ramp closures

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TART is a public-private collaboration that provides free transit services and connections throughout the Tahoe Truckee region
Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transit Introduces Real-time Tracking and Trip Planning as Fall Service Begins

Sep 08, 2026 05:01PM ● By Placer County News Release

Finding bus routes and getting around North Lake Tahoe is becoming easier today with the addition of new technology from Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transit.

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Celebrating Transit Month in September

Sep 08, 2026 04:32PM ● By Sacramento Area Council of Governments News Release

Sacramento riders can earn gift cards by simply logging their rides

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California Fuel Prices Continue to Fall

Aug 13, 2026 03:02PM ● By AAA Mountain West News Release

AAA Weekly Fuel Report

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Celebrate Tahoe City Day with Free Historic Walking Tours

Aug 05, 2026 09:06AM ● By Tahoe City Downtown Association News Release

Celebrate Tahoe City's 163rd anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 8, with a day dedicated to the community's rich history, featuring free Historic Walking Tours.

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Tahoe Fund Launches New Campaign to Improve Lake Access at Landing Beach

Jul 22, 2026 12:13PM ● By California Tahoe Conservancy News Release

Every donation will be matched up to $75,000!

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Caltrans Receives $1.4 Million Grant to Improve Highway Safety

Jul 06, 2026 04:12PM ● By Caltrans News Release

Caltrans announced June 29, that it received approximately $1.4 million in grant funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to help expand and improve traffic data collection that will improve safety on the state highway system.

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72.2 Million Americans Expected to Travel over July 4th Week Despite Higher Fuel Prices

Jun 22, 2026 12:17PM ● By AAA Mountain West Group News Release

AAA projects 72.2 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home for Independence Day between Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, July 5.

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Placer County Approves $13.2 Million Road Maintenance Funding Plan

Jun 10, 2026 08:33AM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a list of transportation projects that will allow Placer County to receive an estimated $13.24 million in Senate Bill 1 funding during fiscal year 2026-27.

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Interstate 80 Construction Update for Sierra Corridor

Jun 05, 2026 04:29PM ● By Caltrans News Release

Multiple Projects Underway with Various Lane and Ramp Closures

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Tahoe City Food & Wine Classic Tickets Still Available; Deadline Approaching for Winemaker’s Dinner Cruise

May 27, 2026 10:33AM ● By Tahoe City Downtown Association News Release

Tickets are on sale for the Tahoe City Food & Wine Classic returning June 6, along with the new Winemaker’s Dinner Cruise aboard the historic Tahoe Gal on June 4.

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Placer County Tabs Teichert with $61 Million Placer Parkway Phase 1 Construction Project

Apr 08, 2026 10:59AM ● By Placer County News Release

The long-anticipated Placer Parkway project – a new regional expressway designed to reduce traffic congestion and improve connections across West Placer – will soon break ground.

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Boonville, An Unrivaled, Full Circle Getaway

Mar 25, 2026 12:54PM ● By Dannah Nielsen, photos by Dannah Nielsen

Out of sheer good fortune (or a million years of evolution, take your pick) California is bountiful in its number of lush wine growing regions across our golden state.

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The TRTA and NOLS Wilderness Medicine Announce Spring Wilderness First Aid Courses

Mar 13, 2026 11:48AM ● By Tahoe Rim Trail Association News Release

The Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA) will host two Wilderness First Aid (WFA) courses with NOLS Wilderness Medicine this spring, offering outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to build essential skills for responding to medical emergencies in remote environments.

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Fanny Bridge Community Revitalization Project in Tahoe City Earns Statewide Award

Feb 27, 2026 08:39AM ● By Placer County News Release

The Fanny Bridge Community Revitalization Project has been recognized as a 2026 winner of California’s Outstanding Local Streets and Roads Project Awards.

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Pack Powder Skis and Loads of Patience if You’re Headed to Tahoe This Weekend

Feb 20, 2026 12:03PM ● By Placer County News Release

Following major storms in the Sierra and North Lake Tahoe this week, local officials are encouraging visitors and residents alike to plan ahead for potential delays and do their part to help reduce traffic congestion throughout the weekend.

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Yankee Jims Bridge Replacement Work Ramps Up, Roads Remain Closed

Feb 12, 2026 09:16AM ● By Placer County News Release

Work on the Yankee Jims Bridge Replacement Project continues to move forward, with construction activity ramping up in recent weeks.

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TART’s Park & Ride Program Expands to Reduce Congestion for Tahoe City Events

Feb 06, 2026 03:31PM ● By Truckee North Tahoe Transportation Management Association News Release

Designed to increase public transit use for local events, the program offers two shuttle options.

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Use Alternative Transportation or Carpool if You’re Headed to Tahoe to Enjoy Fresh Snow

Jan 14, 2026 09:19AM ● By Placer County News Release

With roughly nine feet of snowfall at Tahoe’s popular ski resorts over the last two weeks, local officials are encouraging visitors and residents alike to plan ahead and do their part to help reduce traffic congestion throughout the region.

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Don’t Use GPS, Stay on the Highway During Winter Storms

Dec 31, 2025 01:30PM ● By California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) News Release

Local Roads May Be in Worse Condition

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New Laws Aim to Improve Road Safety Across State

Dec 31, 2025 10:37AM ● By MPG Staff

New public safety laws approved during the 2025 legislative session will take effect Jan. 1, the California Highway Patrol announced in a Dec. 26 news release.

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Holiday Travel Ramps Up at SMF

Nov 24, 2025 01:23PM ● By MPG Staff

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is preparing for another busy holiday travel season, with passenger volumes expected to exceed last year’s totals.

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CLICK IT. DON'T RISK IT. CHP THANKSGIVING SAFETY REMINDER

Nov 24, 2025 01:10PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

Officers focus on seat belt use, impaired driving and safe travel during one of the year’s busiest weekends

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Lake Almanor: Enjoying California in Any Season

Nov 20, 2025 09:11AM ● By Dannah Nielsen and photos by Dannah Nielsen

Our state is no stranger to tourism, so much so that it may be that the average Californian could experience secondhand burnout from the constant hustle. Where do we retreat for rest when the state is overrun with the daily grind?

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Free Ridership Extended to 2027 Alongside New Systems Plan for Truckee Tahoe Area Regional Transit

Nov 19, 2025 12:00PM ● By Placer County News Release

Residents and visitors in the North Lake Tahoe region can continue to ride for free on Placer County’s Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transit for the next two years following approvals at Tuesday's Placer County Board of Supervisors meeting.

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Public Invited to Virtual Informational Meeting for Amended Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan

Nov 18, 2025 11:46AM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County officials are inviting residents to attend a virtual informational meeting to learn about the amended Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan on Dec. 1 at 6 p.m.

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Tahoe City Shines for the Holidays with Festive Events, Shop Local Celebrations

Oct 30, 2025 12:34PM ● By Tahoe City Downtown Association News Release

Tahoe City Downtown Association invites residents and visitors to celebrate the magic of the holidays in Tahoe City and along the West Shore with a full lineup of festive events, community traditions and local shopping and dining experiences during the holidays.

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