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The Lake Tahoe–area ski season is upon us.
— ANDY CHAPMAN, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE INCLINE VILLAGE CRYSTAL BAY VISITORS BUREAU
What’s New in Tahoe
SnowFest (www.tahoesnowfest.org) returns February 25 to March 6, with dozens of events taking place on the north shore to celebrate all things winter. On March 6, The Great Ski Race (www.thegreatskirace.com) brings racers together and raises funds for the Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue Team. To extend the season, Tahoe Donner Cross Country (www.tahoedonner.com) has installed snowmaking machines for the first time to ensure a high-quality snow season. Off the mountain, check out the Winter Speaker Series (www.alpenglowsports.com) online and at Olympic Valley Lodge at Palisades Tahoe, showcasing the outdoor industry’s biggest names, like Sierra-based snowboarder Nick Russell and seasoned adventurer Hilaree Nelson. All winter long, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe (www.ritzcarlton.com) hosts après specials, including the Whiskey & Waffles Cabin and Champagne & Caviar Bar. In South Tahoe, Heavenly Mountain Resort and Kirkwood Mountain Resort welcome guests for a new ski season, but Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort’s (www.sierraattahoe.com) 75th season is slightly delayed from the aftermath of the Caldor Fire; the exact opening date is TBD. Snowshoe to the Champagne Chalet at Edgewood Tahoe Resort (www.edgewoodtahoe.com) and enjoy Veuve Clicquot at a charming, retro-inspired bar with outdoor seating. And visitors don’t have to miss out on wellness practices while on vacation; the Bliss Experiences Lake Tahoe (www.blisstahoe.com) offers yoga, retreats and more.
Big Money for Aging Research
The Buck Institute for Research on Aging (www.buckinstitute.org) has recently been awarded three grants and partnered with the Astera Institute. The two institutions are collaborating on the Rejuvenome Project — a seven-year, $70 million study — focusing on techniques to slow the aging process. The Buck was also granted $14 million from NIH to research cellular senescence and Alzheimer’s disease — a new approach to studying dementia. “This project is a quintessential example of the Buck’s strength,” says Buck President and CEO Eric Verdin, M.D. A second $12.7 million grant from NIH gives Buck access to SenNet, a Cellular Senescence Network, for a collaborative, extensive national tissue and cell mapping project.
After more than 40 years of service, Justice Peter J. Siggins retires from the bench and starts his own consulting business.
Justice Peter J. Siggins officially announces his retirement from the bench and enthusiastically embraces the next chapter of his legal career. Justice Siggins has been a thought leader throughout his career, developing and implementing public and criminal justice policy at the highest level of state government, and working to improve and strengthen California courts. Justice Siggins is known and respected throughout the legal establishment for his long record of public service to the legal and judicial communities.
“I am excited to continue my work in public service as a consultant with my own practice,” says the San Francisco native. “I am offering consulting services in appellate litigation; special master and referee services; and the mediation of disputes involving public entities.”
With this vast array of experience in government and legal settings, Justice Siggins is eager to focus his attention on the aspect of law that he is most passionate about. “I will use my expertise to help facilitate the resolution of disputes that have a bearing on public policy implementation, and the accountable and responsible workings of public institutions.”
To learn more about Justice Peter J. Siggins (Ret.) and the services he is offering visit him at www.sigginsinformedresolutions.com. To contact him directly email or phone at peter@sigginsinformedresolutions.com or 415.721.7198.
The Edwardian Ball’s costumed guests
Music and Vintage Style
The arts scene is heating up in San Francisco in the new year! The 2022 Noise Pop Festival (www.noisepopfest.com) is back and is set to transform the Bay Area into a sprawling festival of music, art shows, film screenings and other highlights February 21 to 27 at venues across the city. Attendees can enjoy homegrown Bay Area acts like Guapdad 4000 and the Papercuts in addition to dozens of other unique performances. “This year’s festival is all about going back to our roots,” says Noise Pop Industries president Stacy Horne. At the historic Regency Ballroom, the 21st annual Edwardian Ball (www.edwardianball.com) is taking place February 4 and 5 (tickets $125 to $145). The ball celebrates music, theater, circus, fine art, fashion and dance and hosts an elaborate Vendor Bazaar with 50-plus artisans offering one-of-a-kind wares.
Free Ride
Free isn’t too good to be true, neither on the Marin Transit System (www. marintransit.org) nor at the College of Marin (www1.marin.edu). The college will cover up to 18 units of classes for credit and noncredit students during the spring semester, with a tuition waiver open to those who register through the new Clear Path program. On the roadway, adults 65-plus and people with disabilities can ride for free via Marin Transit’s local fixed-route services countywide through March. Riders should note that demand response services (Paratransit, Catch-A-Ride, Dial-ARide, and Connect) and the Muir Woods Shuttle will be exempt from free fare offerings. “This is a bold, equity-driven plan to rebuild ridership and deliver results to people who most need financial relief,” says Nancy Whelan, Marin Transit ‘s general manager.
Bikers Slow Your Roll
Beginning January 1, the thousands of cyclists who cross the Golden Gate Bridge daily must be mindful of their speed, adhering to a 15-mph speed limit or risking a hefty fine of $238 to $490. The Marin County Bicycle Coalition (www.marinbike.org) supports these regulations, noting this speed limit is in line with existing speed limits on other Bay Area trails.
Marin Water is instituting penalties for excessive residential water use.
Water Wasters Beware
Everyone’s in the same predicament this winter, with lower than normal reservoir levels countywide. Now, Marinites must conserve water or pay the price — literally. New restrictions prohibit excessive use of water and limit irrigation to spot watering by hand. A household of four is kept to 65 gallons per person per day; otherwise residents face penalties from $5 to $15 for every 748 gallons used. Learn more on the Marin Water website (www.marinwater.org/waterrules).
Crime Prevention Partnership
Prosecutors in the Bay Area have teamed up to create an alliance with law enforcement and state agencies to combat the recent increase in organized retail theft. Agencies will share information through data collection, crime analytics and pooled investigative tools. In November, a mob of 40 suspected thieves shattered the windows of Larkspur’s RealReal outpost, resulting in $250,000 in damages and lost goods. “The alliance represents an active, collaborative approach to tackling the problem of organized retail crime head-on,” says California Attorney General Rob Bonta. “The district attorneys and law enforcement agencies that have partnered together are ready to use our joint resources to prevent organized retail theft, keep consumers and business owners safe and hold the individuals involved in these crime syndicates accountable.”
