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Image caption: Danielle Dace and Matthew Romsa of CASA Sacramento
A Court Appointed Special Advocate Can Change a Child’s Life

A conversation with two committed professionals who help CASA Sacramento match trained volunteers with children in the foster care system.

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Community Pantry Opens in Truckee

Sierra Community House
Sierra Community House has launched a Community Pantry format in Truckee, which allows individuals to select their own food items, which in turn empowers the community and reduces waste.  The new client choice distribution model incorporates dignity, …

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After a 22-Year Career, City Art Leader Abraham Hangs It Up

After more than two decades, one of Folsom’s most passionate purveyors of the arts is hanging it up. Cindy Abraham, of the city’s Gallery 48 at Natoma, has retired.

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South Tahoe Man About to Embark on Expedition, Raising Money for Local Boys and Girls Club

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Lake Tahoe is going on a 5,000 mile trip to Panama City, taking in the passing landscapes on the back of Jorik Blom's roaring motorcycle in the form of a Keep Tahoe Blue sticker.

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Alpenglow Sports 18th Annual Winter Speaker Series Concludes; Raises Over $430k for Local Nonprofits

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 …

Image caption: With spaces to relax and socialize, YoloCares facilities support patients along their care journey—not just the end of life.
The Better End

For more than four decades, YoloCares has helped families navigate life’s final stages.

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‘Our Shelves Are Bare,’ Folsom Food Bank Calls for Community Help

The Twin Lakes Food Bank in Folsom routinely serves 200 households a week with food assistance. With that number climbing to 300 in February, the local nonprofit is suffering a shortage, leaving many of the shelves bare in its warehouse …

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SAFE Credit Union to Award $16,000 in Local Scholarships

Locally based SAFE Credit Union has launched its announce 2024 Scholarship Program will grant four (4) $4,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors and community college students who meet the eligibility requirements this year for a total of $16,000. 

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Elementary schoolers ‘spread love’ to recovering Tahoe animals for Valentine’s Day

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Two Tahoe Lake Elementary School students delivered ziplock bags filled with quarters and one dollar bills amounting to $140 on Tuesday, Feb. 20. It was their hard earned Valentine's gift to the animals recovering at …

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Sweet Tahoe Time owner houses homeless

KINGS BEACH, Calif. – The 5,000 sq. ft. space located at Tahoe Time Community Center fulfills a number of purposes year round. In addition to being the warehouse for Rockwood Tree Service, community and event center, most recently it has …

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Lucky Beaver Bar and Burger donates $25k to Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care

STATELINE, Nev. – In a demonstration of solidarity and compassion, Lucky Beaver Bar and Burger with locations in Stateline and Reno Nevada, has escalated their support for local wildlife by generously donating $25,000 to Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care.

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Ross Dress for Less to help South Lake Tahoe kids thrive

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Every year, over three million young people are served by Boys & Girls Clubs across the country. To show their continued support in preparing today's youth for a brighter tomorrow, Ross Stores, Inc. is partnering with …

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Fannan Fellowship offers $60K to South Tahoe High seniors

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Fannan Fellowship, a scholarship initiative led by Sean Fannan, a South Tahoe High graduate, announced they are accepting applications from all South Tahoe High School seniors for three scholarships totaling $60,000 dollars. 

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First Tahoe transportation equity study wins award named after civil rights icon

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – A first of its kind Transportation Equity Study for the Tahoe region won a diversity award named after a civil rights activist.

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Local celebrity creates Tahoe-centric branding for cancer cause

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – A former Tahoe television host living with "terminal" cancer is inspiring strength in others and the creation of a new Tahoe-centric brand that's grabbing attention for cancer patients lake-wide and beyond.

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South Lake Tahoe’s Senior Center actively recruiting members

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The South Lake Tahoe Senior Center suffered an approximate 70% loss in membership during the height of the pandemic due to either relocation or death. In an effort to revitalize their once bustling community, the …

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Kudos: South Tahoe Association of Realtors provides 200 gifts to local youth in the community

On Friday, December 15, 2023, South Tahoe Association of Realtors delivered 200 gifts to the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe for 99 members. 

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Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care names Cathrine Mendez as new Executive Director

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care Board named Cathrine Mendez the new Executive Director of LTWC.

Image caption: Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas chats with Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer on the first day of the new legislative session Wednesday.
California Legislature Opens 2024 Session With Packed Agenda

State lawmakers reconvene with a lot of problems to fix, but not a lot of money to spend on solutions with a projected $68 billion budget deficit.

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