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Opening dates for Lake Tahoe resorts for the 2023-2024 season

Imagine skiing or snowboarding in a winter wonderland. | Photo by SACtoday staff

Winter is coming — at least it feels that way after the first significant snowfall in the Sierra Nevada, and with it comes fresh powder on the slopes of Tahoe.

Grab your skis and snowboards and tighten those chains, because we’ve got the opening dates for six Tahoe resorts prepping the ski lift.

Note: These are projected opening dates and are dependent upon a number of factors, including weather. As we know, Mother Nature can sometimes be unforgiving.

A skiier goes down a mountain at Palisades Tahoe — Carve out some time for yourself on the slopes.

Heavenly Lake Tahoe

Opening: Fri., Nov. 18
Pro tip: Stop by the California Lodge 2-4 p.m. for happy hour after a morning of shredding some gnarly powder.

Northstar California

Opening: Fri., Nov. 18
Pro tip: The Village at Northstar has 11 retail shops to knock out some afternoon shopping or grab any gear you left at home.

Palisades Tahoe

Opening: Tues., Nov. 22
Pro tip: A new base-to-base gondola will open this season connecting the two locations that collectively make up the resort.

Kirkwood

Opening: Fri., Dec. 2
Pro tip: Book lessons in advance if someone in your group is a newbie to the snow.

Diamond Peak

Opening: Thurs., Dec. 8
Pro tip: Want to score discounts like a free season pass? The community-owned resort will hold a job fair this Sat., Nov. 5, 9-11 a.m.

Sierra-at-Tahoe

Opening: TBA
While no opening date has been announced, Sierra-at-Tahoe is on track to reopen all 46 trails this season following last year’s Caldor Fire, which burned through the resort’s 2,000 acres.

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Wednesday, Nov. 2

Dina Hashem | Wednesday, Nov. 2 | 8 p.m. | Punch Line, 2100 Arden Way, Ste. 225, Sacramento | $20 | The NYC-based comedian comes to the legendary comic venue.
Mengers | Wednesday, Nov. 2 | 7:30 p.m. | Goldfield Trading Post, 1630 J St., Sacramento | $15 | Enjoy a foursome of bands as Santos and La Cruxes open the show.

Thursday, Nov. 3

The Albertson Duo | Thursday, Nov. 3 | 6 p.m. | House of Oliver, 3992 Douglas Blvd. #140, Roseville | Free | Sip on wine and enjoy dinner while you request your favorite songs.
Trivia Night | Wednesday, Nov. 2 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | LogOff Brewing, 3054 Sunrise Blvd., Ste. J, Rancho Cordova | Free | Find out how smart you + your friends really are as you drink craft beer and answer questions.

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Weather

60º | Partly cloudy | 24% chance of rain ⛅️

Civic

Throwing out that pumpkin in preparation for Thanksgiving decor? Stop right there. The orange gourds can be composted or donated as food for animals. Organizations like Pumpkins for Pigs donate pumpkins that weren’t carved or decorated for use as tasty treats. 🎃 (KCRA 3)

Community

Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott made a donation of $2.4 million to the Greater Sacramento Urban League, the organization announced. The unsolicited funds are the largest single donation in its history, and have reinvigorated plans to build mixed-use housing in Del Paso Heights. 💰(Sac Biz Journal)

Opening

Green is in this fall. Threadeco Boutique — an eco-friendly clothing shop — will hold its grand opening this Sat., Nov. 5, at 1119 Second St. in Old Sacramento. 🛍

Eat

There may be a shortage of Northern California’s Dungeness crabs this holiday season after the start of commercial crabbing season was delayed for most of the state. The delay is to protect whales from getting caught in fishing gear, and officials plan to provide an update by Wed. Nov. 23. 🦀 (Sac Bee)
Local popup Pastry Cat will land on its feet at Scorpio Coffee at 1905 16th St. twice over the next month. Check out its eats on Sat., Nov. 5, and Sat., Nov. 12, from 9 to 11 a.m. — or until its pastries are gone.

Plan Ahead

The networking group Women of Sacramento will host an all-day event aimed at bringing together local entrepreneurs and business leaders. BRUNCH will be held at The Willow Ballroom at 10724 Highway 160 on Sun., Nov. 13. Get tickets.

DYK

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Bright light, confused city

What’s that bright purple light over Sacramento?

The Kings victory light in the night sky of Sacramento.

No, it’s not the Bat-Signal. | Photo by u/thecatdad421

You may have seen a bright beam of purple light in the Sacramento skyline recently. Not to worry — it’s not a signal for a big superhero battle, just a way to celebrate the Kings winning.

Residents across the city took to social media on Halloween trying to solve the mystery, with even the National Weather Service, Sac PD, and SMF unsure as to the light’s origin for a period of time.

We’re just hoping we see the beacon of success more frequently around town — and are optimistic about its chances.

THE WRAP

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