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03/20/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – At The Auto and Tire Doctor, exceeding expectations is not just a motto—it's a way of life. "Our thing is going above and beyond. Our staff is full of people who will do anything to help out," …

03/19/2024

This week the Tahoe TAP podcast brings you The Devil Makes Three which is headlining WinterWonderGrass music festival – the 8th annual alpine celebration of bluegrass music and springtime in the Sierra being held April 5 – April 7, 2024, at the Palisades Tahoe Resort in Olympic Valley, …

03/19/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Todd Smith, founder and president of Truckee-based AdventureSmith Explorations and a pioneer in the small-ship adventure cruise industry, has been named among the Top Travel Specialists on Condé Nast Traveler's annual list. This marks the eleventh time …

03/19/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Tahoe Truckee Excellence in Education Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Linda Brown Fellows and Star Awards. Linda Brown Fellows Awards are given to teachers within the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District in recognition …

03/19/2024

SODA SPRINGS, Calif. – Headwaters Science Institute announced a slate of summer camp opportunities for Summer 2024.

03/18/2024

OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. – Visit California honored tourism destinations and attractions across California for excellence in tourism marketing and destination stewardship at the organization's biennial Poppy Awards, held March 12 in Greater Palm Springs.

03/18/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Town of Truckee Planning Commission will meet on Tuesday, March 19 at 5 p.m. at 10183 Truckee Airport Road. 

03/18/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop, an iconic annual event celebrating the vibrant culture of historic downtown Truckee, is excited to announce its call for non-profit beneficiary applications for the 2024 event.

03/18/2024

AUBURN, Calif. – The Placer County Youth Commission is now accepting applications from local youth who wish to serve as one of 21 formally appointed members for the 2024-25 term.

03/17/2024

Yet again, Switzerland is rated as the best country in the world to live. You might want to challenge that ranking, and ask, "Why? In all her years of neutrality all she has given us is a coocoo clock."

03/17/2024

As we enjoy the splendor of our ski community, it's crucial to prioritize our health, especially during Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Colon cancer ranks as the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. What's more alarming is …

03/17/2024

FALLON, Nev. – The Truckee Wrestling Club celebrated the culmination of their season at the USAW Nevada Folkstyle State Championships, where 24 dedicated wrestlers showcased their skills. This marked the twelfth and final event of the season for the club's …

03/17/2024

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – At the recommendation of the volunteer Business and Chamber Advisory Committee, the North Tahoe Community Alliance Board of Directors has awarded $267,500 in funding generated by the North Lake Tahoe Tourism Business Improvement District to 12 …

03/16/2024

TAHOE CITY, Calif. — On Thursday, March 7, the Alpenglow Sports 18th annual Winter Speaker Series, hosted by Tahoe Mountain Realty, concluded with series cofounder and one of the best storytellers alive, Dave Nettle. Through his presentation of Ski Touring …

03/16/2024

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The famously dark skies over Lake Tahoe offer an unobstructed view of the night sky, and this summer Tahoe Star Tours is expanding its schedule to invite more people for docent-led explorations of the cosmos. Events …

03/15/2024

WASHINGTON D.C. – With the expiration of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act of 2016 looming just around the corner, several community leaders from Lake Tahoe traveled to Washington D.C. to urge lawmakers to extend the act.

03/15/2024

This time of year is one of my favorites. Not just because March is my birthday month, or the fact that spring and summer are just around the corner, but it also marks the timing of the start of our …

03/15/2024

In 1976, teenagers Lance Sevison and Mike Kelly wandered off course at Northstar during a snowstorm, ignorant of the harsh realities of the Sierra Nevadas. Initially following the "hug-a-tree" protocol, Sevison and Kelly hunkered down near a tree, as taught …

03/15/2024

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – Visit Placer, the official tourism organization for Placer County, announced that Placer County has been honored as the second-ranking county in quality of life among all counties in the state of California.

03/14/2024

October 22, 1926 – February 22, 2024
Lawyer, Financier, and Philanthropist Wayne Prim dies at 97
Wayne LaVerne Prim, 97, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at his home in Indian Wells, California. Wayne is survived by his …

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