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05/27/2023

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — As a historic winter in the Tahoe region gives way to spring, locals and visitors are swapping skis and snowboards for tees and irons. Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, several of...

05/27/2023

STATELINE, Nev.  — As Lake Tahoe's water level nears its maximum height from a record snowpack, agencies helping protect the region from aquatic invasive species are preparing watercraft inspection stations and new equipment for paddlers...

05/26/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. — Business graduate Gerardo Bravo-Perez's favorite quote is "Ponte las pilas," which means "put on the batteries" or give it more effort. It is a common theme for the Sierra College class of...

05/26/2023

I have always said there are two places I would live: Napa (my hometown) or Truckee (my second hometown). In May of 2022 a job announcement for the president and CEO of the Truckee Chamber...

05/26/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. — Truckee Trails Foundation is going on tour. Responsible for maintaining and building new trails in the Truckee region, this nonprofit is launching the "Better Together/Listerning Tour" this month, with the first event...

05/26/2023

The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County is hosting the Firewise Together Fundraiser, a benefit for Firewise Communities, Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Lake Wildwood's Commodore Park. This event will be an opportunity for Firewise...

05/26/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. — The Town of Truckee is pursuing a single-use plastic water bottle ban after receiving feedback from the Town Council during their Tuesday, May 23, meeting The council directed staff in 2019 to...

05/26/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. — Memorial Day holiday weekend, the unofficial kickoff to summer, is big business for Truckee-Tahoe. Some local lodging properties are nearly sold-out, but officials are reminding outdoor adventure seekers that the warm temperatures...

05/25/2023

September 15, 1970 – May 12, 2023 Amira Adrianna Ludwig, Amy as her family called her, was born on September 15, 1970 in Mountain View, CA. She passed away suddenly on Friday, May 12, 2023...

05/25/2023

December 22, 1945 – May 5, 2023 Suzanne McDowell passed away peacefully on May 5th, at the age of 77, in Alameda, CA. She lived in South Lake Tahoe from 1976-2004 where she raised her...

05/25/2023

January 11, 1937 – May 14, 2023 Gerald was born to his parents, Reuben Lambert and Anna Ruth Crowder Lambert in Stanford, Texas. He was raised in Idalou, Texas where he married his sweetheart, Nancy...

05/25/2023

HENDERSON, Nev. — North Tahoe Britta Johnson led the Lakers to a track and field state championship last weekend, claiming gold in three events and silver in another. Johnson was spectacular at last weekend's Nevada...

05/25/2023

HENDERSON, Nev. —Truckee sophomore Joseph Birnbaum ran to state gold in the 300-meter hurdles at the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association State Boys and Girls' Track and Field Championships. Birnbaum led the Wolverines at last weekend's...

05/25/2023

CARSON CITY, Nev. — The Truckee girls' swim team outraced the competition at the state championships last weekend in Carson City to claim the Class 3A title. The Lady Wolverines put on a dominant showing...

05/25/2023

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — Every community member has experienced it as they move about daily life here in Tahoe – reduced days and hours at a favorite restaurant, help wanted signs in every store window,...

05/25/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Urgent Care locations in Tahoe City and Truckee through Tahoe Forest Health System (TFHS), will have new operating hours beginning June 1. TFHS's dedicated urgent care clinics will be open 8 a.m....

05/25/2023

TAHOE CITY, Calif. — On Tuesday, May 23, Placer County Water Agency Board Chairman Robert Dugan testified before the United States House of Representatives Subcommittee on Federal Lands on the catastrophic impacts of megafires and...

05/25/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. — Visit Truckee-Tahoe has chosen FlashVote, a scientific survey service, for listening to what the Truckee community wants and needs. Results will help inform the Visit Truckee-Tahoe strategic plan, including stewardship. Results are...

05/25/2023

OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. — Everline Resort & Spa has announced this Memorial Day weekend BBQ available for resort guests and the local community. This event will feature a traditional BBQ menu with off-the-grill selections and...

05/25/2023

To try and decide each week where and what to eat in and around Truckee-Tahoe can be a challenge — there are so many amazing choices. In this feature we'll dive into dishes that will...

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