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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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Dutch Flat, California: A Small-Town Vacation

Oct 28, 2025 02:38PM ● By Dannah Nielsen

A California Town Beautiful Year Round

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12 Mexican Caribbean Getaways for Every Type of Traveler

Oct 23, 2025 04:02PM ● By Brandpoint Content

Whether planning for an idyllic romantic escape, a lively group getaway or an adventurous family vacation, the Mexican Caribbean offers a variety of signature experiences, all enhanced by the region's stunning backdrop of crystal-clear waters, white sand beaches and lush jungles.

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Forest to Faucets: Legislative Members Embark on Forest-Health Tour in American River Watershed

Oct 21, 2025 01:34PM ● By Sierra Nevada Conservancy News Release

On Monday, Oct. 13, the Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC), Placer County Water Agency (PCWA), The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and Mountain Counties Water Resources Association (MCWRA) co-sponsored the Forests to Faucets Field Tour for state policymakers, staff and government officials to experience the inextricable connection between forest health and the state’s water supply along the Middle Fork American River watershed in Placer County.

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Board of Supervisors Approves First Phase of Anticipated Placer Parkway Project

Oct 07, 2025 04:41PM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Board of Supervisors recently approved plans and specifications for the long-anticipated Placer Parkway project, a new regional expressway in West Placer designed to reduce congestion and improve connections to key destinations across the region.

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Fourth-Grade Families can Visit 54 State Parks for Free

Sep 30, 2025 09:50AM ● By California State Parks News Release

Families of fourth-graders in California public schools are invited to download the free California State Park Adventure Pass at parks.ca.gov/AdventurePass

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Tahoe City Unveils Spooky New October Events: Halloween Pub Crawl & Historic Walking Tours

Sep 25, 2025 03:28PM ● By Tahoe City Downtown Association News Release

This October, Tahoe City Downtown Association invites locals and visitors to immerse themselves in the eerie charm of the season with two exciting new events.

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Traffic Camera Data for Review at Next Virtual Parking Management Meeting This Week

Sep 23, 2025 02:20PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County is inviting residents to attend the third in a series of parking management community meetings in North Lake Tahoe this week.

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30th Lake Tahoe Marathon Events Happening Oct. 17–19

Sep 19, 2025 03:42PM ● By Lake Tahoe Marathon News Release

The Lake Tahoe Marathon is proud to celebrate its 30th year this Oct. 17-19. In recognition of this milestone, participants will receive exclusive commemorative items in addition to the traditional event swag.

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Interstate 80 Construction Update for Sierra Corridor

Sep 10, 2025 12:05PM ● By State of California Department of Transportation

Multiple Projects Underway with Various Lane and Ramp Closures

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Zoe Ordway of Foresthill admitted to University Honors Program at Nebraska

Sep 10, 2025 11:28AM ● By University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Zoe Ordway of Foresthill, an agricultural economics major in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, is among a record 739 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students selected to join the University Honors Program this fall.

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The Business of Art Symposium Announces Program Lineup

Sep 10, 2025 11:18AM ● By Nevada County Arts Council

Nevada County Arts Council has announced the program lineup for its Business of Art Symposium to be held on Saturday, Sept, 27. With special sessions from some of California’s top leaders,

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Fall into Nature with American River Conservancy's Programs and Hikes

Sep 10, 2025 10:53AM ● By American River Conservancy

This fall season, American River Conservancy (ARC) warmly invites community members of all ages to deepen their connection with nature through a diverse lineup of outdoor adventures, cultural programs, and educational workshops.

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