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06/16/2024

TAHOE CITY, Calif. There's no such thing as being too prepared for wildfire season. Placer County Supervisor Cindy Gustafson has organized a town hall for eastern Placer County residents to learn more about what public safety agencies are doing to …

06/16/2024

There is nothing more pleasing to mine ear than the music of children at play, and yet that gladdening music is scarce today, as mortgages and rents push potential parents away from our mountain redoubt. Why not let AI take …

06/15/2024

KINGS BEACH, Calif. – Tahoe's innovative beach-cleaning robot, BEBOT, will make its highly anticipated North Shore debut for the 2024 operational season with a full beach cleanup at Kings Beach on Monday, June 17. The public is invited to join …

06/15/2024

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – After a wet winter and above average snowpack, warming temperatures and winds are quickly drying out the abundant annual grass crop. The increasing fire danger posed by the high volume of dead grass and hotter, drier …

06/15/2024

One of my standard (stupid) jokes upon coming up to two good friends is to say to the one that can best take a joke: "You know people will judge you by the company you keep, right?" Har har.

06/15/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Residents living in and around the Truckee, California can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. Sierra Bible Church will host this community …

06/14/2024

Vail Resorts has been attempting to move guests away from walk-up lift ticket sales and into pre-purchased passes in recent decades, and that strategy seems to have worked better than intended in 2023-24.

06/14/2024

OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. – The second day of the Western Governors' Association's annual meeting, held at Everline Spa and Resort, delved into two pressing issues: combating the opioid crisis and managing water scarcity. 

06/14/2024

OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. – Five governors flocked to the Everline Resort and Spa in Olympic Valley for the 2024 Annual Meeting of the Western Governors' Association.

06/14/2024

KINGS BEACH, Calif. In the final week of May, Placer County invited members of the public to the inaugural "Discover and Discuss" event in North Lake Tahoe to ask questions and share feedback about regional projects and programs. Over 120 …

06/14/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Visit Truckee-Tahoe announced the return of the Truckee Tahoe Gravel on June 29, 2024, organized by Bike Monkey. This year's race is set to be more thrilling than ever with significant updates designed to enhance the competitive …

06/14/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Elevation, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting developmentally disabled individuals, will be hosting its third annual art show on Friday, June 21, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The event will be held at 10344 Donner Pass Road, …

06/14/2024

The Truckee Tahoe Airshow and Family Festival, a staple event in the community for 35 years, is set to take place on Saturday, June 22, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year's event holds special significance as it honors …

06/14/2024

HOMEWOOD, Calif. – The picturesque community of Homewood, nestled on the west shore of Lake Tahoe, is currently grappling with the proposed redevelopment plans for the Homewood Mountain Resort (HMR). The small unincorporated town, with a population of just 200 …

06/13/2024

December 4, 1939 – May 14, 2024
Richard Neal Thralls (84), passed away peacefully on May 14, 2024, at Loma Linda University Hospital in Murietta, CA. He was a longtime resident of Incline Village. See link for full obituary and …

06/13/2024

September 28, 1944 – May 29, 2024
Charles J. Greene, known as Chuck, died Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at home in Bracebridge, Ontario with his friend, Sky Richarde, at his side. He made the tough decision to refuse further treatment …

06/13/2024

LAKE TAHOE BASIN, Calif. – With a million visitors flooding into the Tahoe Basin every day, wildlife officials urge caution to prevent conflicts between people and the region's growing bear population.

06/13/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Climate Transformation Alliance, in collaboration with the North Tahoe Chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby and 100% Renewable Truckee, will host a webinar series for community leaders and the general public on "How to Electrify Buildings in …

06/13/2024

To try and decide each week where and what to eat in and around the basin can be a challenge – there are so many amazing choices. In this feature we'll dive into dishes that will surely satisfy those hunger …

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