California State Parks and the California Tahoe Conservancy announced on March 11th that they will jointly take over management of the Kings Beach State Recreation Area in November 2014. Day-to-day operations will be carried out by State Parks, and the Conservancy will subsidize a portion of the work. The parties provided assurances that the park will remain open year-round. Click here to Continue Reading
Kings Beach State Recreation Area
As a follow-up to my previous article, Senator Ted Gaines and Assemblyman Brian Dahle have introduced a bill in the Legislature that would allow local management and funding for the Kings Beach State Recreation Area to continue. It also provides for the North Tahoe Public Utility District to obtain ownership of the park. The NTPUD has adopted a resolution which states, in part, that the community Continue Reading
Welcome Home Tahoe Olympians
Squaw Valley is hosting a “Welcome Home Celebration” on March 21st for the Olympians from the Lake Tahoe/Truckee Region who competed in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. It’s going to be a very busy weekend with the 2014 U.S. Alpine Championships also occurring at that time. The festivities will include an athlete parade, a video presentation, fireworks, an athlete meet and autograph event, live Continue Reading
State Parks Considering Seasonal Closure of Facilities at Kings Beach State Recreation Area
Since 1978 the North Tahoe Public Utility District has managed the state-owned Kings Beach State Recreation Area. While the agreement between the two parties expired in December 2008, the NTPUD has continued to manage the park on a month-to-month basis. Last month State Parks indicated its interest in assuming management in November 2014, and has a plan to close the gate and restrooms between Continue Reading
2014 Snowfest! in North Tahoe and Truckee
Don’t forget about Snowfest! Beginning on February 28th through March 9th Snowfest! celebrates Winter in North Lake Tahoe and Truckee. This year’s theme is “Bringing Back the 80s.” Opening night events in Squaw Valley include the Laser Show & Torchlight Parade at 6:30, On-Mountain Fireworks at 7:00, and Opening Ceremonies After Party at 7:30. On Saturday, the North Tahoe Firefighters host a Continue Reading
Free North Tahoe Ski Shuttle Cut Back
The free North Tahoe-Truckee ski shuttle has been discontinued for the remainder of the season effective February 1st. However, some resorts in Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, Homewood and Northstar are participating in a voucher program that will allow guests free transportation on TART’s regular routes. Ask for the voucher at the front desk where you are staying. For more information about this Continue Reading
Revised Proposal Reduces Village Expansion By 1/3rd!
It seems that KSL Capital Partners has listened to the public response to the original Village at Squaw Valley Expansion plan. When the original development plan was first introduced more than a year ago, it got a strong negative reaction from both local property owners and businesses, long time Squaw Valley skiers and environmentalists. It caused a local grassroots movement resulting in Continue Reading
2013 vs. 2012 North Tahoe–Truckee Real Estate Market Review
In 2013 the North Tahoe, Squaw Valley and Truckee residential real estate market increased over 2012 in both units sold (1359) and dollar volume of sales ($931,156,320). This was a continuation of what we have seen over the last three years. 2011 was a good year, 2012 was significantly better than 2011 and 2013 was slightly better than 2012. However there are some notable changes. By the end Continue Reading
Squaw Valley Contemplates A Martis Valley Water Option
Squaw Valley Public Service District is looking for a backup water supply to meet the needs of its customers in the unlikely circumstance of a contamination event to the Squaw Valley Aquifer. One of the options is a $30 million alternative to pump water from Martis Valley. The problem is not a new one; SVPSD has been considering it for twenty years. In a 2009 study, side drainages along the Continue Reading
Incorporate Olympic Valley Has Taken A Big Step Forward
Incorporate Olympic Valley submitted a formal application to Placer County Local Agency Formation Committee (LAFCO) with a $25,000 deposit on December 19, 2013. With this step the idea of incorporation has moved from an interesting topic of discussion to something that may possibly become a reality. LAFCO will review the application, the proposed boundaries, financial viability of the proposed Continue Reading
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