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USFS acquires 120 acres on Brockway Summit to protect from development
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/11/2020 - 12:35pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Much sought-after parcels of land near Northstar Ski Resort have been purchased by the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU). The purchase brings to a close proposed developments which over the years have included 112 ridgeline homes and the Brockway Campground, a sprawling resort with 550 campsites and commercial and additional commercial facilities.
LTBMU used funds from the Santini-Burton Act to purchase two parcels that total approximately 120.4 acres of Brockway Summit land on the rim of the Tahoe Basin.
Another little burst of winter in the Lake Tahoe forecast
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/16/2020 - 11:18am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It will be mild and quiet through Monday. The next storm moves in Tuesday for another round of strong winds, especially in eastern
California and far western Nevada. Rain and higher elevation snow are likely later Tuesday and Wednesday with travel in the Sierra affected. Temperatures will fall closer to average for the middle to the latter portion of the week, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.
There is a High Wind Watch and a Winter Weather Watch in place for the Lake Tahoe Basin, though lake level should not see much snow.
High wind and winter weather watches issued for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/15/2020 - 8:54pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There are two new weather watches issued for the Lake Tahoe Basin this week, but most of the impacts will be above the 6500 foot elevation.
First come the winds. A High Wind Watch is in effect Tuesday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Winds will be front the south 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. Stronger wind gusts to 75 mph are possible in Nevada for wind-prone areas along and west of Highway 395 and Interstate 580. Exposed ridges are likely to gust over 100 mph.
Inversion brings unusual heavy fog to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/01/2020 - 2:51pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Fog is normally associated with San Francisco and the coastal cities of California, not with Lake Tahoe.
On Friday and Saturday, a strong inversion was in place at around the 7,000-7,500 foot level, compressing the molecules that normally evaporate off of the lake and keeping them trapped closer to the ground and the lake.
Inversions exist on a fairly common schedule, but the experience the past two days was different for a couple of reasons:
Lake Tahoe protection groups appealing decision on Martis Valley West project
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/10/2018 - 12:07pm
The League to Save Lake Tahoe, Mountain Area Preservation and Sierra Watch are filing today a notice of appeal in California’s Third District Court of Appeals seeking adequate environmental protection for Lake Tahoe from the proposed Martis Valley West Project.
Controversial North Tahoe development halted by court action
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/13/2018 - 5:18pm
Sierra Watch, Mountain Area Preservation, and the League to Save Lake Tahoe are celebrating a court decision handed down Monday that halts the controversial Martis Valley West Project, a massive North Tahoe development proposal.
Resort Triangle in North Lake Tahoe gets funding for new trails
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/09/2017 - 12:21am
The Placer County Board of Supervisors have approved two chunks of money to go to their plans to transform North Lake Tahoe into a thriving, local community and, at the same time, provide visitors with a great experience.
Now halfway complete, the "Resort Triangle" will consist of a continuous 62-mile trail that runs from the Town of Truckee to Northstar, then to Kings Beach, to Tahoe City and back to Truckee.
Tahoe conservationists challenge Martis Valley West project in court
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/10/2016 - 9:41pm
Legal action against the approved Martis Valley West project was taken in court Thursday as three groups, Sierra Watch, Mountain Area Preservation and the League to Save Lake Tahoe, joined forces to stop the controversial development proposal they feel threatens Lake Tahoe's clarity.
Controversial Martis Valley West project approved by Placer County Supervisors
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/13/2016 - 9:05pm
The Placer County Supervisors today approved one portion of the controversial Martis Valley Project on 1,052 acres adjacent to the Northstar California Resort, west of State Route 267.
Known at Martis Valley West, the project will add residential and commercial uses while permanently preserving 6,376-acres known as the East Parcel. Even though the acres will be preserved, 760 units and 6.6 acres of commercial area previously approved for the East via the Martis Valley Community Plan will be transferred to the West Parcel.
Placer County Planning Commission votes against Martis Valley Project
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/08/2016 - 6:00pm
“Last night’s vote by the Placer County Planning Commission to reject the proposed development at Martis Valley West is great news for all who love Lake Tahoe," said Darcie Goodman Collins, PhD, executive director of the League to Save Lake Tahoe.
The Placer County Planning Commission has voted to recommend denial of the Martis Valley West Parcel Specific Plan and the certification of the project environmental impact report.
New power lines being installed between Martis Creek and Northstar
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/15/2015 - 10:01pm
Liberty Utilities will begin construction to upgrade its existing 650 electrical line on or around August 3. Prior to this date, the public may see materials staged and vegetation management activities occur in preparation for the project.
Northstar's summer activities launch May 15
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/27/2015 - 12:30pm
Outdoor enthusiasts in Lake Tahoe will soon be able to access one of the North Shore's most popular destinations, Northstar California.
The Northstar Golf Course opens on May 15 with the rest of the extensive variety of summer adventure following with a May 22 grand opening.
Memorial Day Weekend marks the grand summer opening of the mountain bike park, hiking trails, and all activities, dining and shopping offered throughout The Village at Northstar.
Northstar Golf Course tees off Friday, May 15
First Tees & Tastings Golf Tournament at Northstar at Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/24/2014 - 9:33pm
Event Date:
August 28, 2014 (All day)
Northstar California Resort invites golfers and foodies alike to compete in the first annual Tees and Tastings tournament Thursday, August 28. The tournament will feature a two-game, nine-hole tournament with four beer and cuisine pairings throughout the front green of the Northstar Golf Course. Winners will receive tickets to the Wine & Brew Walk event, which takes place Saturday, Sept. 6 during the 29th Annual Lake Tahoe Autumn Food and Wine Festival.
Tees and Tastings Schedule
Lake Tahoe Sierra Century Ride: Iconic fall favorite bike event celebrates 10th year
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/05/2012 - 12:14pm
Event Date:
September 22, 2012 (All day)
The Lake Tahoe Sierra Century Ride 2012 is slated for Saturday, September 22, offering incredible scenery and excellent exercise, all benefiting a great cause. Riders can choose a 100-mile, 60-mile or 30-mile route and enjoy breathtaking vistas and the crisp mountain air of autumn in the Sierra.
All of the routes start and finish in The Village at Squaw Valley, and all benefit the music students at North Tahoe Middle and High schools. While the event's moniker includes the word ‘century,' the 100-miler is just one of three rides offered in this annual Tahoe event.
Paved trail through Martis Valley would connect Truckee-Lake Tahoe
Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/31/2012 - 7:20amLawrence Livermore Lab studying groundwater in Martis Valley
Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 11:13amWinter's Playground Awaits at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe Ski Resort
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 8:53amPRESS RELEASE — Lake Tahoe, California offers outdoor enthusiasts, shoppers, sightseers, and those just wanting to relax the opportunity to indulge in the sights and sounds of one of the country's most cherished year-round vacation spots.
Here, with the snow season upon us, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe hotel offers luxurious accommodations, a relaxing spa, and fine dining -- the ultimate escape for winter sports enthusiasts.
