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Folsom’s 3rd annual Witches on the Lake Draws Over 400 Entrants

If you passed over the Rainbow Bridge or were on the recreational trails along Lake Natoma on Saturday evening, you likely saw a sight to behold. The call for all witches and wizards last week proved successful, as hundreds turned …

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SMUD’s 11th Annual Electricity Fair Draws Hundreds to Historic Folsom

The pesky winds that swept through the area let up just in time for visitors to enjoy a perfect day beneath sunny skies at the 11th annual Electricity Fair Saturday morning and early afternoon at the Folsom Powerhouse State Historic …

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Tahoe Transportation District Launches Bus in Action Photo Contest

STATELINE, Nev. — The Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) announced the launch of the 2024 "Bus in Action" Photo Contest, encouraging riders to share their unique experiences of riding TTD buses. Whether it's a snapshot of your favorite bus stop, your …

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Arts and Culture El Dorado Extends Deadline for Writing Submissions

PLACERVILLE, Calif. – Arts and Culture El Dorado has extended the deadline for submissions to Slope & Basin, a new literary journal publishing poetry and prose from writers based in El Dorado County, to Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Slope & …

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Tickets on Sale Now as Renaissance Faire Returns to Folsom for 32nd Year

In the past, Folsom’s Lion’s Park has been known to draw some 8000 spectators and participants each year when the annual Renaissance Faire makes its arrival in town. Such attendance is expected to be the case once again next Saturday, …

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Nominations Sought for Folsom Arts and Culture Awards

The City of Folsom Arts and Culture Commission is now accepting nominations for its prestigious Arts Achievement Recognition Awards, honoring individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the local arts community.

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Arts Essential Part of Tahoe’s Community

“While hiking along the Pacific Crest Trail, we stumbled upon this swing just off the trail and I snapped this photo of my daughter, Katey Hamill. This swing has since been removed but don’t worry, there are a couple swings …

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New Apple Podcast ‘Scamtown’ Features the Story of Harvey’s Casino in South Lake Tahoe

STATELINE, Nev. – When filmmakers Brian Lazarte and James Lee Hernandez finished their latest projects, McMillions$, the story of a fraud ring that rigged the results of the McDonald's Monopoly game, and The Big Conn, a series about Eric C. …

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Valhalla Renaissance Faire Returns After Three-Year Hiatus (Gallery)

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – After a three-year hiatus, the Valhalla Renaissance Faire made its triumphant return for the 2024 season. Attendees stepped back in time and immersed themselves in a world of chivalry, enchantment, and merriment over the weekend …

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Celebrate Culture, Community at South Lake Tahoe’s 3rd Annual Multicultural Celebration

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The City of South Lake Tahoe is thrilled to host the 3rd Annual Multicultural Celebration on Saturday, September 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bijou Community Park. This family-friendly event offers a wonderful …

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Film Festival to Debut in South Tahoe Seeks to Light Up the Soul

STATELINE, Nev. – Organizers of a new film festival planned at the Tahoe Blue Events Center on Oct. 4-6, hope the event causes a spark in its inaugural year.

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Despite 11 Day Heatwave, State Fair Attendance Rose for 2024

SACRAMENTO – The 2024 California State Fair wrapped up its 170th year over the weekend exceeding expectations of fairgoers and organizers alike.

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Laughs and Views: Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival Entertains Crowd With Comedy

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – As the sun sets at Lake Tahoe's Sand Harbor State Park on Friday, July 12, Shakespeare enthusiasts wait patiently to watch the opening night at Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival.

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Tahoe Fund Hires Local Artists to Transform National Forest Restrooms

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – Visitors to four popular recreation sites managed by the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will be greeted with a surprise when they step into the restroom facilities. Instead of blank walls inside the …

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Folsom Hometown Parade Draws Huge Spirited Patriotic Crowd

The Historic Folsom Hometown Parade, once again captivated the community with its patriotic spirit and local charm in grand fashion on Saturday. The event was a continuation of a busy week in the Historic District, following Thursday’s nights weekly Summer …

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Ultimate Tahoe Family Summer Bucket List

Tahoe Via Ferrata
The Tahoe Sierra is an adventureland of fun family friendly activities to enjoy from easy hiking trails to free concerts, movies and shows. Enjoy horseback riding adventures or local ropes courses. Enjoy a guided star tour or …

Image caption: Dalip Singh Saund,  the first Sikh, Indian American and Asian American to be elected to Congress and Kamala Harris, the first Asian American vice president.
25 AAPI Leaders From California

California has been home to many Asian American and Pacific Islanders who have transcended barriers and reshaped society, from education to advocacy, art to sports, politics, and beyond.

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Aurora Borealis in the Santa Cruz Mountains

The Northern Lights appeared in Northern and Central California Saturday night.

Image caption: A screenshot from “Modern Times” (1936), Charlie Chaplin’s meditation on the vicissitudes of labor.
For May Day: A Temp Worker’s Oddest Jobs

They were odd jobs, but somebody had to do them. On International Workers’ Day, one peripatetic laborer shares his career lowlights.

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