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California Music Docs

Tune in, turn on, and drop into these California-focused documentaries—only some of which are about the ’60s San Francisco sound.

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The music festival that’s raising a reusable cup to sustainability

This music gathering looks a little different compared to its music festival compatriots.

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Valhalla Tahoe names new Executive Director

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Valhalla Tahoe, the historic estate on Lake Tahoe's South Shore, is in the planning stages for the venue's centennial year in 2024 with a new executive director at the helm. Meg Peart was named to the …

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Michelle Parker kicks off speaker series

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Alpenglow Sports’ 18th Annual Winter Speaker Series kicks off with local freeskier Michelle Parker on Nov. 30 with her show “A Change in Perspective.” The show, which documents her father’s battle with dementia and Parkinson’s, …

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Spooky season book picks, new releases by Tahoe authors

The autumn shoulder season in the Tahoe Sierra marks the perfect time to cozy up with a pumpkin spice latte and a good book after a day of getting your house ready for another big snow season. There are lots …

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Lake Tahoe Comic Con leaves a mark

Lake Tahoe Comic Con is destined to be an annual event for all things nerdy and geeky. This is a place where fans of comics, sci-fi, fantasy, and pop culture gather to celebrate their favorite...

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Tahoe Daily Tribune welcome new South Lake reporter

Tahoe Daily Tribune welcomed a new reporter this week, who has already been out on the scene. Katelyn Welsh is joining the Tribune team from Reno where she previously worked for Channel 2. She used...

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Tickets on sale for 8th Annual WinterWonderGrass Tahoe Festival

OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. – The voices of not one, but two Sierras — Ferrell and Hull — will echo through the Sierra Nevada mountains when the eighth annual WinterWonderGrass Tahoe festival takes place April 5-7...

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Sculpture made from litter unveiled at Tahoe Blue Event Center

STATELINE, Nev. – A new sculpture constructed of trash pulled from Lake Tahoe during Clean up the Lake's 72-mile clean-up project was unveiled in front of the Tahoe Blue Event Center on Wednesday, Sept. 27....

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Tahoe fall filled with festivals, fun

Tahoe fall filled with festivals, fun It’s a fun-filled fall season in Tahoe and this edition of Tahoe Guide is packed with fun events from film showings and Oktoberfest celebrations (including a Bike’toberfest) to wine walks, the Made in Tahoe …

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Samurai Rains’ unconventional art

Like other modern-day street artists, Samuel “Samurai” Rains’ artwork is unconventional, thought-provoking and a fun surprise. As a 14-year resident of North Lake Tahoe, Rains works as a boat captain, bartender, children’s book creator and artist.

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Superstar Billy Strings blesses Tahoe Blue Event Center with energetic psychedelic picking

From selling out arenas to penning Grammy-winning albums, Billy Strings has broken bluegrass barriers we didn’t even know existed.

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Local repairman crafts functional art, customized Lake Tahoe shaped cabinets

After being urged by family members, Edher Sanchez, owner of Tahoe General Repair, hung his first piece which connects his skills and creativity. What started as a fun side project for himself, Sanchez said, has grown into a brand new …

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Adam Sandler comes to Tahoe Blue Event Center; Tickets on sale Friday

As part of the Grand Opening Celebration Series, Comedian Adam Sandler will be bringing his "I Missed You" tour to the Tahoe Blue Event Center.

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New California Bill Slaps Back at School Book Bans

California will penalize school boards that ban books based on inclusion of certain groups under a bill the governor is expected to sign into law. But some fear unintended consequences.

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Tahoe Blue Event Center opens: Debuts with Lake Tahoe Comic Con

The first Lake Tahoe Comic Con is coming to the new Tahoe Blue Event Center in South Shore on Sept. 23 and 24.

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Newsom Halts TikTok Ban, App to Stay on State Phones

A bipartisan bill to prohibit TikTok on state phones is shelved until 2024. It had breezed through the state Legislature, but the authors want to tweak the measure. It's the latest social media regulation to get stalled in California.

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Local Director Launches Creative Media Agency For Adventure Travel and Conservation

Lake Tahoe-based director and photographer Rachid Dahnoun announced the launch of RSM Creative, a media production company and creative agency that specializes in content creation for adventure travel, hospitality, agriculture and conservation brands.

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Pitbull to perform at Tahoe Blue Event Center Grand Opening

World-renowned superstar Pitbull will perform at the Tahoe Blue Event Center on Friday, Sept. 29 as part of the Grand Opening Celebration.

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California's library system dates back 171 years.
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