NTPUD Announces Summer 2021 North Tahoe Regional Park Enhancements Synthetic turf field replacement to begin June 1, 2021 (Tahoe Vista, Calif.) May 11, 2021 — Next month, the North Tahoe Public Utility District (NTPUD) will begin a series of enhancements and upgrades to the North Tahoe Regional Park’s synthetic turf field and paved pathways.…
Tahoe Vista Boat Launch Closed to Motorized Vessels for 2021 Boating Season Beach access remains open, Lakeside parking lot will reopen Friday, May 28 (Tahoe Vista, Calif.) May 14, 2021 — Due to below anticipated lake levels, the Tahoe Vista Recreation Area (TVRA) boat launch will not open to motorized vessels for the 2021…
Regional DMO’s Launch Traveler Responsibility Pledge Popularity of the Lake Tahoe-Truckee region continues to grow as individuals and groups seek recreation amenities and outdoor spaces that the Sierra is known for. To protect and preserve vulnerable ecosystems and residential communities, regional visitor bureaus have joined forces to focus on educational tactics that reinforce the importance…
Placer County moves forward on 3,000 acres of forest thinning to reduce wildfire risk For Immediate Release: April 27, 2021 AUBURN, Calif. – Prioritizing forest health heading into fire season, the Placer County Board of Supervisors today voted to execute forest thinning for an additional 3,000 acres of the French Meadows Forest Restoration Project…
For Immediate Release: April 27, 2021 Truckee and North Lake Tahoe regional officials cancel Fourth of July events for 2021 NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Truckee and North Lake Tahoe regional officials have made the difficult decision to cancel the annual July 3 fireworks at Kings Beach, and the Fourth of July fireworks shows…
Tahoe Library branches are opening on May 4, 2021 for public browsing. Computer use or indoor seating will not be offered yet, perhaps by mid-June. It’s a grab-n-go model. The WiFi at both branches, which is up 24/7, has been expanded to reach well out into the parking lot in Tahoe City and entirely around the…
4/6/2021 As we reach 20 million vaccines administered and COVID-19 case rates and hospitalizations have stabilized, California is looking to move beyond the Blueprint for a Safer Economy to fully reopening our economy. On June 15, all industries across the state can return to usual operations with common-sense risk reduction measures such as masking and…
State Updates Blueprint to Allow Additional Activities + Events with Modifications to Reduce Risk With vaccination rates increasing and the state’s COVID-19 test positivity rate near a record low, last Friday the California Department of Public Health released updates to the state’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy reopening framework. Placer County remains in the red…
Responding to community feedback, Placer County updates short-term rental program For Immediate Release: April 13, 2021 AUBURN, Calif. – Responding to community feedback, the Placer County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted to update the county’s current short-term rental ordinance. Updates to the program include redefining the program boundaries to match the eastern Placer…
More Placer County renters now eligible for rent, utility payment help For Immediate Release: April 12, 2021 AUBURN, Calif. — Hundreds of Placer County residents may be newly eligible for help with rental and utility payments after income limits were loosened at the federal level. The Rent Help Placer program provides financial assistance to…