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09/16/2024

MEEKS BAY, Calif. – Meeks Bay Fire has officially merged into the North Tahoe Fire Protection District (NFTPD) in an impressive bi-county annexation deal that is set to go into effect early next year. Longtime West Shore resident and who …

09/15/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – In less than a month, voters will receive ballots for the Nov. 5 General Election. The ballot will offer voters choices on candidates for federal, state and local offices. Voters will also be able to weigh in …

09/15/2024

AUBURN, Calif. –  The Placer County Community Development Resource Agency is seeking public input into its proposed 2024 Zoning Text Amendment initiative, with multiple workshops beginning in September and a town hall meeting Oct. 15. 

09/15/2024

Bachelor parties are becoming more dignified these days. At least that's my take on the two bachelor parties I have hosted in An Evening with Mark Twain. It seems a literary night out for literary fellows can beat a night …

09/15/2024

Outdoor recreation has become a significant economic driver for many western states, but as visitation to the region's public lands continues to increase, the maintenance and management of these areas have fallen behind.

09/15/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Tahoe Forest Health System announced the addition of Dr. Krithika Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH, to their Primary Care team at the MultiSpecialty Clinics in Truckee.

09/14/2024

OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. – After record-breaking ridership last winter and in response to the most recent passenger survey, Mountaineer, the service that offers free, on-demand winter microtransit in Olympic Valley and Alpine Meadows, announced it will again, expand its operating …

09/14/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif —Soroptimist International of Truckee Donner (SITD) announced the launching of a new "Women Supporting Women" grant program, seeking contributions from women owned or operated businesses in the Truckee area of $500 or more through December, 2024 to directly …

09/14/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Tahoe Forest Health System welcomes Dr. Kari Rezac a highly-skilled specialist in sports medicine and physical medicine & rehabilitation (PM&R). She recently completed her sports medicine fellowship at UC Davis and is Board eligible for CAQ in …

09/14/2024

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09/14/2024

AUBURN, Calif. – With residents and businesses facing dire insurance affordability challenges, the Placer County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a resolution asking California Governor Gavin Newsom to declare a state of emergency for homeowners and commercial property insurance. …

09/13/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. —Tahoe Expedition Academy announced the return of its annual Gear Market fundraiser event to celebrate the start of the new school year and give families a chance to purchase everything they'd need at low costs—from camping gear and …

09/13/2024

LAKE TAHOE – Kacey Pasha, a promising soccer talent, has recently committed to playing for New York University (NYU), marking a significant milestone in his athletic career.

09/13/2024

TAHOE VISTA, Calif. – In an effort to reduce wildfire risk in North Lake Tahoe, the Placer County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a $145,491 contract award to Bella Wildfire & Forestry Inc. to fund vegetation management and fuel …

09/13/2024

KINGS BEACH, Calif. – The Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan will be heard by the County Board of Supervisors later this year after the Placer County Planning Commission gave conditional approval to the redevelopment project with modifications to the …

09/12/2024

July 25, 1960 – August 14, 2024
Born in Riverside, CA on July 25th, 1960, and shortly thereafter her family moved to Moraga, California – a small, beautiful country town. Throughout Vicki's childhood, she and her family vacationed in North …

09/12/2024

May 11, 1927 – September 4, 2024
Natalie Claire Daneri passed away on September 4, 2024. She was born in San Francisco on May 11, 1927, to George and Madeline Stevenson.
Tally attended and graduated from Fairfax Grammar School, Tamalpais …

09/12/2024

July 21, 1981 – August 31, 2024
We tragically lost Gabriel Gauthier on August 31, 2024. Gabe was born on July 21,1981 in Truckee. He graduated from Truckee High in 1999 and attended San Francisco State University. Gabe worked construction …

09/12/2024

June 11, 1943 – August 15, 2024
In loving memory of my sister, Becky. Becky graduated from Arroyo High School in San Lorenzo, CA in 1961. She stayed a loyal friend to many classmates and participated in organizing several class …

09/12/2024

NORTH LAKE TAHOE – The Lady Lakers have made an impressive start to their golf season, currently holding a perfect 2-0 record against league opponents. With a smaller team this year, every player's performance is critical, and the results so …

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