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Squaw Valley, CA Considering Discussion With Native American Leaders About Removing Racial Slur From Name

“The English word squaw is an ethnic and sexual slur, historically used for Indigenous North American women. Contemporary use of the term, especially by non-Natives, is considered offensive, derogatory, misogynist, and racist.” – Wikipedia Last week, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows announced that it may change its name by removing the word ‘squaw’ from its name because that is a racial slur. “We realize it is time to re-examine our use […]
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Ikon Pass Announces Expanded Adventure Assurance Benefits for Winter 20/21

On April 17, Ikon Pass introduced Adventure Assurance, the industry’s first free program designed to alleviate uncertainty and provide flexibility to 20/21 pass holders. Today, Ikon Pass announces expanded Adventure Assurance benefits and more options to offer pass holders peace of mind for winter 20/21. Related: Ikon Pass Announces 20/21 Spring Promotion Extension to June 16, 2020 Whether pass holders […]
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Placer County, CA Public Health Director Points Out Limited Hospital Capacity of County in Letter

As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases continues to skyrocket worldwide, elected leaders and public health officials are doing all they can to help prevent further infection. Placer County, located on Lake Tahoe in California, has been stressing the importance of social distancing protocols like most of the nation and in late March they strongly advised people from out of […]
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