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02/08/2023

“They say you must keep physically fit as you age,” said 81-year-old OLLI student Ron Teilh. “I think it’s just as important to keep your brain fit.” The Osher Lifelong Learning Institue is a mini...

02/08/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Join the Truckee Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 at 7 a.m. for this months Good Morning Truckee! This month's program will introduce several new leaders in our community. Get...

02/08/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Nevada County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted the 2023 Board Objectives at their February 7 Board Meeting. The 2023 Board Objectives remain largely the same as 2022 and include eight community...

02/07/2023

TAHOE CITY, Calif. — The annual Tahoe Rim Tour was held at the end of January, challenging Nordic skiers in a point-to-point race from North Tahoe High School to Northstar California. The 26-kilometer race took...

02/07/2023

A report from the USDA Forest Service reveals about 36.3 million trees across 2.6 million acres of federal, state and private land died in California in 2022.  This year, the central Sierra Nevada Range and...

02/07/2023

TAHOE CITY, Calif. — The North Tahoe Community Alliance, North Lake Tahoe’s destination stewardship and management organization, announced Tuesday that longtime resident Adam Wilson has been selected as its chief operating officer. Reporting to president...

02/07/2023

U.S. Ski & Snowboard, in partnership with Kappa and Protect Our Winters, recently announced a race suit designed to elevate climate change as a priority for snowsports. The Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team will wear...

02/07/2023

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — A local man who was found dead in his vehicle late last month has been identified, and foul play is not suspected. David McIntosh, 48, was discovered deceased in late January...

02/07/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. — Tahoe Expedition Academy has been designing and delivering a unique version of experiential learning, called Constructive Adversity, since 2011. In doing so, they are changing how, where, and why students learn by embracing authentic...

02/07/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. — Truckee Community Cares is celebrating another successful season of helping locals enjoy a little bit of extra holiday cheer. The nonprofit organization, formerly known as Truckee Community Christmas, is releasing the final...

02/06/2023

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Commonly coined the “Jewel of Lake Tahoe,” Emerald Bay is an epicenter of natural beauty in the Sierra Nevada. Aligning the natural beauty elements of Lake Tahoe with holistic, clean...

02/06/2023

TAHOE CITY, Calif. — Placer County was included in a winter storm disaster declaration approved by President Joe Biden, officials recently announced. The inclusion can bring much-needed financial assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency,...

02/06/2023

TAHOE CITY, Calif. — The weekend storm at Lake Tahoe dropped more than 2 feet of snow over a couple of days and have left behind chilly temps, icy roads and chain controls on most basin...

02/05/2023

Are you stumped about what to do or where to go this year for Valentine’s Day? Well look no further than the current Best of North Lake Tahoe and Truckee finishers. As voted on by...

02/05/2023

A few days ago, I tromped through the thigh-high snow in my backyard to consult with Rupert, our family’s favorite Aspen tree, whose deep depression of late appears to have given way to mere gloominess:...

02/05/2023

TAHOE CITY, Calif. — Placer County has introduced a large package of changes to the Tahoe Area Plan codes, many of which are meant to encourage development in city and town centers. However, several of...

02/05/2023

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Snow is expected to continue falling all-day Sunday but sunny skies are on the forecast for the week ahead. Resorts received fresh snow on Saturday, with Heavenly Lake Tahoe and...

02/04/2023

Nevada is a state of mind. Before you roll the dice, you say, “C’mon, Honey, Baby needs a new pair of shoes!” And everything outside of Las Vegas is Cowboy Nevada, except Incline Village, where...

02/04/2023

TAHOE CITY, Calif. — The California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Nevada Department of Wildlife are supporting BearWise, a new North American program that helps people live more responsibly with bears. The BearWise...

02/04/2023

National Library Lover’s Month is a yearly celebration of libraries and the important role they play in communities. It is observed in February, a time when people can show their love and appreciation for libraries,...

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