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Happy Independence Day. ...We're making it slightly easier on you all... fireworks shows, and the best places to watch 'em — you're welcome.

Incline:

9:30 p.m. — Fireworks at Incline Beach

The Skinny: Last year, Red, White & Tahoe Blue, tony Incline's five-day celebration, dropped an alleged $200k on its half-hour fireworks show featuring the Reno Philharmonic scoring the affiar. This year, even though many of the town's ballers spent too much at the McCain campaign fundraiser ($3k a head for rubber-chicken lunch — suckers). So the fireworks are going to be scaled back.

Locals' spot: Worth the hike up Tunnel Creek — that's all we're gonna say.

SLT

9:45 p.m.

The Skinny: Top-10 in the country according to USA today. This'll be the longest show in the Basin (35 mins. last year); Incline tried to take the mantle, but this is 'the one'. Watch from Nevada, Regan or El Dorado beaches.

SLT cont'd:

Locals' spot: Again, if you can get strip casino access (hint: carry a couple $20s w/you) ...do it. Otherwise, strap on those hiking boots and scramble your way up Heavenly.

Tahoe City:

9:30 p.m. — Fireworks at Commons Beach

Tahoe City cont'd:

The Skinny: 63rd celebration should be a big one ...The downtown association was able to use the flagging economy to its advantage — securing a little more 'bang for their buck' this year; show's rumored to be on par with Incline this year and may rival heavy-hitter SLT.

Locals' spot: Find a rooftop (we're not saying which one though).

Truckee:

9 p.m. — Fireworks at West End Beach

The Skinny: get there early (6ish) tickets seem to sell out quick on Donner. Kind of a Truckee thing ...so tread lightly if you're repping the 415, 510 or 916.

Truckee cont'd:

Locals' Spot: Keep going up Old 40. Pack a picnic ...Oh, and if you're really creative and are down for a hike from Mt. Judah — think lake run.

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Fireworks schedule inside
...And a little music after...

Incline's Red White and Tahoe Blue underway

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Incline residents come through with $89k for fireworks show...
...concerts on the beach, wine & cheese, bbq and pancake breakfasts - RW&TB goes on even in dire economic times

Independence Day Weather

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Happy Birthday USA
...Be safe. Don't drink and drive. ...And remember your forefathers...

Goodbye winter - the final Cali snow report

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It's 4th of July Weekend - 'bout time to hang up them boots...
...Shasta still worthy...

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4th of July safety tips from the pros at North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District

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Fire-safety tips...
Here's one: Fireworks are illegal in the basin

Downieville Classic in one week

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90 percent of mtb trails open sez locals
$20 shuttles to Packer Saddle running daily for mtb Nirvana (and course preride)

Basin Bargain Basement - Rollin' in my Six-Fo'

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Seriously, check oiut the paneling...
...And don't change a thing

Does it cost more to eat healthy?

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Tahoeticker nutrition guru Amber Finch breaks down economics of eating right...
...And you'd be surprised how much junk costs...

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All the world's a stage Part VIII - We're in Tahoe

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It's JULY - t-minus 10 days till curtain...
Are you ready for some Shakes?!

The Ticker Insider - Hey baby - it's the 4th of July

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No beer for you on the Truckee
Cowboy'd up at the RR

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On-lin-only deals from Truckee ski-maker
...new jib ski au natural

Alpine and Moment Skis team up for '09-'10 season

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Fine, so we're Moment junkies!
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The Tahoe 10 - Basin's Best Breakfast

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Tahoeticker kicks off Monday 'best-of' series
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Volunteer at the Lake Tahoe Music Festival - get free tixs

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Volunteer - see Huey for free
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Tahoeticker's June Shakespeare fest. ticket winner announced

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Free premium tix for 'tt' readers in July and August
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Truckee's Garrard makes it an XTERRA Tahoe City 3-peat
...Like a local's Kobe

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Koerner and Ortiz take Western States

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Ideal conditions, trails not too dusty... but heat/fatigue sets in over the last 15 miles for elite ultra runners
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...Real estate porn that is...
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It's gettin' hot up here

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So ...put on all that SPF
...Sun's here to stay through the 4th - come 'n get it

Hear that California - East Shore resurfacing project finishes early

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...And on budget
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Historic Sugar Bowl Lodge open for summer

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...Four Peaks restaurant and Belt Room Bar open seven days a week June 26 through Labor Day
...First time (in the summer months) ...hike the PCT and saddle up to the bar...