California snowpack levels updated January 2025
The 2024-25 snow season has arrived and early snow has brought along optimism for a good year. After a strong start, overall California is currently below average at 86 percent. The Northern Sierra remains above average at 127 percent. Let it snow!
Roseville to Lake Tahoe: Movies filmed in Placer County
Placer County locations have played a part in dozens of films going all the way back to the 1920's. See the list of Movies filmed in Placer County.
Kings Beach supportive housing facility Brown Bear Studios opens
Kings Beach, Calif. - A vision years in the making has become a reality with the opening of Brown Bear Studios, a 14-unit permanent supportive housing facility in Kings Beach. Originally the site of the 7 Pines Motel
Ghosts, graveyards and gin! Hauntober returns to Virginia City
Virginia City, Nev. - As the days grow shorter and the nights grow spookier, Virginia City transforms into a haunted destination for its annual Hauntober (tm) celebration. Throughout the month of October, locations throughout town will host various Halloween-themed events
Made in Tahoe Festival at The Village at Palisades Tahoe
Olympic Valley, Calif. - On October 12 and 13, head to the Made in Tahoe Fall Festival for a vibrant celebration of all things local, showcasing the best the Lake Tahoe Basin and Truckee areas offer. Hosted at The Village at Palisades Tahoe from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m
Hope Valley, a fall foliage wonderland of quaking aspens and cottonwoods
Alpine County, Calif. - Dancing in bright hues of lemon yellow and pumpkin orange, groves of Aspen celebrate the arrival of fall in shimmering fashion. This is Hope Valley, California.
🎈Up, Up, & Away! Great Reno Balloon Race at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park
Reno, Nev. - The Great Reno Balloon Race, the world's largest, free hot air balloon event, is announcing today in celebration of National Hot Air Balloon Day it has selected a theme for the 2024 event, taking place September 6, 7 and 8: Women in Aviation.
Amy Ohran named President & COO of Palisades Tahoe
Olympic Valley, Calif. - Alterra Mountain Company announced today that Amy Ohran has been named President & COO of Palisades Tahoe. Amy will be responsible for leading all resort operations, planning, enhancing the employee and guest experience, continuing to