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10/28/2024

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10/28/2024

I don't know where I heard this but here's the best summary describing undecided voters in the November 5 Presidential Campaign. It mimics the menu choices on an airplane flight: "You have two choices: chicken or spoiled tuna with ground …

10/28/2024

As a local family doctor passionate about promoting wellness and managing disease through a balanced lifestyle, I understand the impact that small, consistent choices can have on overall well-being. For October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I'd like to share ten …

10/26/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – When a thirteen-year-old girl presents a strong vision for a better world through her poetry, it's something we should all take note of. Thirteen-year-old Arianna Shaprow is set to have her poetry featured at the KidZone Museum …

10/26/2024

With each passing year, we see how a changing climate can affect our lives. In the Truckee/North Tahoe region, one thing stands out above everything else: wildfires are more intense and more damaging, and wildfire smoke is more frequent and …

10/26/2024

Two weeks ago, I headed to Ponderosa Golf Course with two friends for my first nine holes of the season. The weather was perfect, the company was great, and we had a lot of fun. But just two days later, …

10/26/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Sierra Business Council and the Truckee Chamber of Commerce announced a FuturePreneurs Pitch Week, a week of workshops culminating in a showcase for Tahoe/Truckee teen entrepreneurs presenting to the community their innovative business ideas.  

10/25/2024

NORDEN, Calif. – For over 85 years, Sugar Bowl has been a destination for top-tier snowsports athletes. This legacy continues with the launch of Sugar Bowl Parks | CA, a fully reimagined park experience designed to deliver world-class athlete training …

10/25/2024

As Registrars of Voters, we know that trust in elections has become a matter of great public concern. We've heard your questions, and we understand some of the skepticism that has emerged in recent years. We want to let you, …

10/25/2024

The Truckee Donner Railroad Society has expanded its scope of operation with the building of a sectional train model of Truckee and the surrounding areas. The goal of the model is to capture the railroads, buildings and scenery from 1927 …

10/25/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – With a perfect 9-0 record this season and a 31-game win streak dating back to Sept. 2022, the Truckee High School football team is riding a wave of momentum fueled by a transformative culture shift that began …

10/24/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Truckee Optimist Club invites the public to their New Member Drive "Meet and Greet" on Thursday, November 7, 5:30 p.m., at the Truckee Community Center.

10/24/2024

Tahoe is a place to relax, unwind, enjoy the outdoors, and recharge. And it's a hot bed (sometimes literally) of holistic healing and rejuvenation, thanks to its vibrant cerulean alpine lake and natural environment.

10/24/2024

To try and decide each week where and what to eat 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 pangs and …

10/24/2024

The Sip Scene showcases unique libations from around the basin. Whether it's a type of beer, wine, cocktail — you name it — we'll uncover those tasty beverages for you to try at one of the countless local breweries, bars …

10/24/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – A printer's error on vote-by-mail ballots could delay election results from the Nov. 5, 2024 General Election due to readability issues. Luckily, the problem was immediately identified and is being addressed to ensure accuracy.

10/23/2024

As the election looms, the impact of unchecked climate change on issues animating campaigns is a vital voting consideration. The economy, healthcare costs, immigration, and the effects of wildfire and volatile weather on insurance costs are all inextricably linked to …

10/23/2024

My America of today reminds me of a sign I saw in the oldest bar in Nevada, "Lost Dog! Blind in one eye, missing one foot, recently castrated, goes by the name of LUCKY!" That's us all over. We are …

10/23/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Truckee Town Council met on Tuesday, Oct. 22 to discuss a report on the Truckee Environmental Justice Analysis and an update regarding the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) Work Plan.

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