Health Advisory Issued After 125,000-Gallon Sewage Spillage Closes Lake Tahoe, CA, Beaches Placer County, California, has issued a health advisory for the Carnelian Bay area of Lake Tahoe after a significant sewage spill reached the lake on Thursday evening. The advisory warns visitors and residents of potentially high bacteria levels in the water, which could cause illness upon contact. Related: Plans Leaked for Mark Zuckerberg’s Sprawling Compound on Lake Tahoe, CA The […] SnowBrains | July 21, 2024 3 Comments
Top 9 Must Ski Destinations Around the World Who doesn’t love a good destination ski trip? Anticipation levels are sky-high while planning your travel, from finding accommodation to checking out local dining options. The immediate thrill when arriving in a unique winter paradise accompanied by friends, family, or your own good fortune. There are not many feelings quite like it. Each year, TripAdvisor puts together a list of the […] Industry News John Cunningham | July 20, 2024 1 Comment
Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Chair of the Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife, Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) announced the Senate passage of their bipartisan, bicameral legislation to extend the authorization of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act through 2034. The bill would allow the continuation of […] SnowBrains | July 11, 2024 0 Comments
Tahoe Transportation District Awarded $7.9 Million for Diesel-Electric Hybrid Buses July 9, 2024 (Stateline, Nev.) — The Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) proudly announces a significant expansion of its green bus fleet, made possible by a generous federal grant valued at $7.9 million. This project will greatly enhance TTD’s efforts to modernize its fleet with environmentally friendly transportation solutions. With the new funding, TTD will acquire state-of-the-art diesel-electric hybrid buses, which […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 9, 2024 0 Comments
Settlement Reached in Lake Tahoe Workforce Housing Litigation TRPA Solutions to Environmental, Equity Issues Remain Unchanged by Settlement Agreement The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) and Mountain Area Preservation (MAP) reached a settlement agreement this week over a lawsuit brought by MAP against affordable housing policies approved by the TRPA Governing Board in December 2023. The litigation sought to block new land use policies in the highly protected […] SnowBrains | July 2, 2024 0 Comments
Beach Cleaning Robot Preparing Lake Tahoe’s Zephyr Cove and Shoals for July 4th Weekend Robotic beach cleaning, added bathrooms, and facilities will transform the site into a “Tahoe Blue Beach” in time for the holiday weekend. On Monday, July 1, Zephyr Cove and Shoals will see big changes in preparation for the July 4th holiday weekend, making it easy for beachgoers to do their part to Keep Tahoe Blue. The BEBOT, Tahoe’s beach-cleaning robot, […] SnowBrains | June 27, 2024 0 Comments
Residents and Visitors Invited to “Heal the Land” at Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day on Saturday, June 22 Volunteers will lace up their boots this Saturday morning, pull on their gloves, and help protect Lake Tahoe with a few hours of intensely gratifying, land-healing work at the Tallac Historic Site on Tahoe’s South Shore. Participants can choose from a range of hands-on projects. Related: Microplastic Concentration in Lake Tahoe, CA, is 3rd Highest of 38 Watersheds Tested Worldwide […] SnowBrains | June 19, 2024 0 Comments
A List of the Best Summer Hikes at Lake Tahoe Ski Resorts While we are waiting for winter to return, it’s fun to explore the summer look of your favorite mountain you’re used to seeing covered with snow. If mountain biking isn’t your thing, fear not; here’s your guide to the best hikes around Lake Tahoe’s ski resorts: Palisades Tahoe – Olympic Valley Shirley Canyon is probably one of the most gorgeous […] Claire Weiss | June 17, 2024 0 Comments