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05/30/2024

July 30, 1961 – February 4, 2024
Dana Tanner Powell, a California native who spent her career devoted to promoting positivity, has died after a recurrence of cancer.
A longtime resident of Tahoe City and Calistoga, Powell wore many hats …

05/30/2024

July 17, 1944 – May 17, 2024
In loving memory of Jimmy C. Osburn, born on July 17, 1944 in Reno, Nevada to Clarence and Ethel Osburn. Jimmy is survived by his loving wife Anna of 56 years, their son …

05/30/2024

February 1, 1941 – May 13, 2024
Edwin Justus Geiger, age 83 of Rockledge, Florida and Northstar, California, passed away on May 13, 2024. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 1, 1941.
Ed was a beloved husband, father, …

05/30/2024

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – With support from the Tahoe Fund and Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation, every local fire agency in the Tahoe Basin now has access to Fire Aside, a software platform that makes defensible space and home hardening evaluations …

05/30/2024

KINGS BEACH, Calif. – Get ready to kick off the summer in epic fashion, Tahoe style!

05/30/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – In a significant step towards the development of a new library, the Truckee Town Council has adopted a resolution officially accepting the appointment of the initial voting members and an alternate for the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) …

05/30/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Town of Truckee has initiated an independent organizational assessment to review and enhance the effectiveness of its local government operations. Partnering with renowned consulting firm Baker Tilly, this best practices review commenced with in-person staff interviews …

05/30/2024

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 …

05/29/2024

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – A barefoot Frenchman is gearing up to hike the Tahoe Rim Trail starting on June 1 to raise funds for two charities.

05/29/2024

In their latest episode, the dynamic hosts of Tahoe TAP, Mike Peron and Rob Galloway, are back with another compelling installment focused on the local gems of the Tahoe region. This week, they shine the spotlight on Anthony Porter, the …

05/29/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation announced a groundbreaking $10 million commitment from Braddock Philanthropies in support of TTCF's strategic initiatives over the next five years. This substantial gift is accompanied by a community challenge to match Braddock …

05/29/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Truckee Town Council met on Tuesday, May 28, to discuss the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Annual Operating Budget. 

05/29/2024

AUBURN, Calif. – The Placer County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted today to appoint Acting County Executive Officer Daniel Chatigny as the county's next CEO and authorize a three-year employment agreement.

05/28/2024

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – It's time to get summer started. On the morning of Saturday, June 1, volunteers of all ages will gather at the 64 Acres Trailhead in Tahoe City to maintain a local stretch of the Tahoe Rim …

05/28/2024

Now through June 10, Alpenglow Sports is encouraging people to take part in its fourth annual Community Book Initiative. The month-long event highlights 21 books that were chosen by 10 respected community members who are admired for their environmental, mountain, …

05/28/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Truckee Town Council will meet on Tuesday, May 28 at 5 p.m. at 10183 Truckee Airport Road.

05/28/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – `While the Truckee-Tahoe region might not have the same struggles as a big city like San Francisco or Los Angeles in terms of the unhoused population (ours is in the hundreds rather than the thousands), it doesn't …

05/27/2024

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – In honor of Global Wellness Day, the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino is holding an Elemental Immersion fundraiser to benefit Tahoe Family Solutions, a non-profit that offers community-based services including education, mental health …

05/27/2024

As much as 70% of California was covered by wildfire smoke during parts of 2020 and 2021, according to a study from the University of California, Davis. The study, published today in the journal Communications: Earth & Environment, combined lake-based …

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