Julie Brown

Reno

Journalist at Freelance

Tahoe Editor at SFGate

Tahoe editor @SFGATE writing about mountain towns, tall trees and big ideas.

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Articles

‘There is literally no one’: The fallout coming to Lake Tahoe after forest service gutted

Mar 8, 2025 | sacbee.com | Julie Brown

The U.S. Forest Service manages 78% of the land in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Yet, a hiring freeze on seasonal workers and recent firings of key staff have gutted an already-stretched-thin agency, putting on hold critical work in water quality, environmental restoration and forest fuels reduction projects while also diminishing the forest service's capacity to manage the millions of visitors who come to Lake Tahoe every year - especially on the Fourth of July.
The fallout coming to Lake Tahoe after forest service gutted

Mar 8, 2025 | freerepublic.com | Julie Brown

Free RepublicBrowse · SearchNews/ActivismTopics · Post ArticleSkip to comments. 'There is literally no one': The fallout coming to Lake Tahoe after forest service guttedSF Gate ^ | March 8, 2025 | By Julie BrownPosted on by OldeconomybuyerThe U.S. Forest Service manages 78% of the land in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Tahoe Biltmore developer defaults on $82M loan -- again

Mar 6, 2025 | sanluisobispo.com | Julie Brown

The Lake Tahoe developer who planned to build a Waldorf Astoria on the old Tahoe Biltmore site has run into yet another financial predicament that puts the entire project in jeopardy. EKN Development, a Newport Beach-based developer, received its second notice of default within the last year for an $82 million loan on the project. The filing means the Waldorf Astoria planned for North Lake Tahoe's Crystal Bay is at a standstill, once again.
Pressure mounts to release House ethics report on Gaetz sex trafficking allegations

Nov 14, 2024 | tri-cityherald.com | Julie Brown |Michael Wilner
AT&T Backtracks on Removing Lead Cables Amid Legal Fight

May 9, 2024 | moonshineink.com | Julie Brown

Two abandoned cables containing lead lie at the bottom of Lake Tahoe, have been lying there for decades, and will continue to lie there, likely until a contentious lawsuit that pits a publicly traded corporation against a group of environmental activists is resolved in court. AT&T had plans in place to remove the cables last fall.
Thousands without power in California and Nevada amid heavy snowfall

Mar 3, 2024 | sanjuandailystar.com | Clyde McGrady |Megan Michelson |Julie Brown

A postal worker delivers mail during heavy snowfall in South Lake Tahoe, Calif., on March 1, 2024. A major snowstorm bore down Friday on the Sierra Nevada, including the Lake Tahoe area, with as much as 10 feet of snow expected at higher elevations. (David Calvert/The New York Times).
Best Truckee Restaurants and Bars: Where to Eat and Drink Near Lake Tahoe

Jan 25, 2024 | sf.eater.com | Julie Brown

It makes sense to begin a food guide to a small town with its most famous historic meal. But in the case of Truckee, let’s skip over the gruesome, appetite-destroying details of the Donner Party and begin at the sunshine-yellow train depot downtown, with its view of the Sierra Crest on the horizon and a snowmelt-full river rushing nearby.
Winter RV Camping Tips - Best Ways to Plan & Prepare For a Snowy Trip

Dec 19, 2023 | thedyrt.com | Julie Brown

Think “van life” and maybe you picture a morning view out the back door, overlooking an ocean vista, steaming cup of coffee in hand. Now take that same picture—with a bit more hot coffee in a larger thermos—and imagine waking up to a snow-filled landscape, all white and glittery, out the back door, steps away from the ski slopes. Winter camping in an RV requires more preparation and planning than camping in warmer seasons. Your rig will feel smaller. The traveling is slower going.
Winter Camping Tips to Make Your Trips Easier & Safer

Nov 29, 2023 | thedyrt.com | Julie Brown

One of the best parts of winter camping is the quiet. It’s not just the absence of crowds. Birds have long flown south, many animals are hibernating, so entire landscapes become silent for the snow season. Certainly, camping in the winter is cold. But a little preparation, the right gear, and some simple strategies can help turn a frigid night sleeping outdoors into a cozy one. So, let’s make sure you can enjoy all the best parts of camping in the snow.
Learn the sport of curling at The Pavilion in Bend

Nov 10, 2023 | bendbulletin.com | Julie Brown

The ice sheet is back at The Pavilion in Bend, and there is an amazing opportunity to learn a new skill if you’re up for it. A couple of years ago, I signed up for Learn to Curl because my Olympic dreams hadn’t been dashed despite my ID telling me I’m in my 40s. Every four years during the Winter Olympics, I am fascinated by curling and we have a cool chance to get involved in this sport right here in Central Oregon.