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12/12/2023

Social work, a profession rooted in ethical and evidence-based practices, is witnessing a significant surge in demand within the dynamic socio-cultural landscape of California. This article aims to delve into the underlying causes fostering the burgeoning requirement for social workers …

12/12/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Soroptimist International of Truckee Donner is accepting applications for Career Advancement Scholarships for Women. Each scholarship is for up to $4000 for women who are enrolled in training or education to improve their career opportunities. These scholarships …

12/12/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif.— California State Parks welcomes the public to start 2024 in a healthy way and to enjoy the fresh air with the annual First Day Hikes, on Monday, January 1. Currently, up to 60 state parks, including Donner Memorial …

12/12/2023

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) including South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue, North Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts, Nevada Division of Forestry and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit …

12/11/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Truckee Town Council will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 5 p.m. at 10183 Truckee Airport Road. 

12/11/2023

In response to the coming retirement of longtime Clerk of the Board Julie Patterson Hunter at the end of this month, the Board of Supervisors has added duties to the position and retitled it Chief of Staff/Clerk of the Board.

12/11/2023

Our case today is about two men in their thirties who separately sued Michael Jackson and his corporations for sexual abuse Jackson perpetrated on them when they were young boys. Their lawsuits, filed many years after the egregious acts, were …

12/10/2023

From Castle Peak to the headwaters of the South Yuba River, Van Norden Meadow and Serene Lakes, Donner Summit is a recreationist's dream. With miles and miles of hiking and biking trails, including the Pacific Crest Trail, world class granite …

12/10/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Community Collaborative of Tahoe Truckee (CCTT), a program of the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, announced the recipients of its annual awards during its monthly partner meeting on December 5, 2023. 

12/10/2023

Dear Therapist: I love the holidays but also dread them. The dread is because of a toxic family member who has criticized and demeaned me my whole life. Whenever I ask them to stop, they turn it around and make …

12/09/2023

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – From athlete panel sessions about backcountry safety to guided on-snow events and a film fest, the third annual Tahoe Backcountry Safety Awareness Week is chock full of events and online content curated by Take Care Tahoe. …

12/09/2023

We've been called NIMBYs. We've been called "the noise". We've been called the "vocal minority". But really, we are community members who want a seat at the table to help determine how our communities look, feel, and function in the …

12/09/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif.— Nestled amongst the towering pines of the Sierra Nevada, Mountain Lotus Yoga Studio is redefining tranquility at their two studio locations for the North Lake Tahoe community. Against the backdrop of the mountains, the yoga studio has been …

12/08/2023

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Effective Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, the burn suspension in Nevada, Yuba, Placer and Sierra Counties will be lifted. CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit Chief Brian Estes is formally cancelling the burn suspension and advises residents that they …

12/08/2023

We have had some wonderful traditions here in America that have fallen by the wayside. One that comes to mind, is a sweet and charming custom of the 1860 Hawaiian Islands, wherein all older women were called, "Mother." A plantation …

12/08/2023

TAHOE CITY, Calif.— The North Tahoe High School varsity girls volleyball team swept the Nevada 2A State Championship in Las Vegas in early November, marking the first win of it's kind to the team since 1990.

12/07/2023

NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The North Tahoe Community Alliance is now accepting applications for grant sponsorship funding of events that are scheduled to take place in North Lake Tahoe between May 1 – July 30, 2024. The funds, generated …

12/07/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Starting January 1, 2024, a 25-cent fee will be applied to each disposable cup and food container provided for to-go orders at food establishments in Truckee. Like the disposable bag fee at grocery stores, the 25-cent fee …

12/07/2023

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 …

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