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Publishing in Paradise

Based in California’s most iconic vacation spot, Katherine Hill celebrates Tahoe Guide’s 42nd birthday.

Image caption: If there’s one thing Donald Trump supporters hate more than “liberal” San Francisco, it’s Taylor Swift. So they’re now 49ers fans for the Super Bowl.
Taylor Swift Has San Francisco-Hating Trump Fans Rooting for the ’49ers

Taylor Swift is so hated by fans of Donald Trump, they’ve set aside their hatred of San Francisco to root for the ’49ers in the Super Bowl, because Swift’s boyfriend plays for their opponents, the Kansas City Chiefs.

Image caption: Inadvertently, the beloved Muppet Elmo called attention to the mental health dangers of being too heavily online.
Lawmakers Now Calling for Regulation of Social Media

Lawmakers in California and other states are now making attempts to prevent the reported harms to children caused by social media platforms. The U.S. Senate got into the act as well, at a dramatic Jan. 31 hearing.

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Purchases from Alpenglow Gallery in Feb. to support Tahoe Fund

TRUCKEE, Calif. – For the entire month of February, Alpenglow Gallery's owners Douglas DeVore and Justin Majeczky will donate 100% of their profits to the Tahoe Fund. The fine art gallery, located in downtown Truckee, features stunning mountain and lake …

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‘The fairest picture;’ Tahoe’s burgeoning art scene is more than just wildlife paintings

There's more to explore in the Sierra Nevada than its hundreds of miles of trails. While you're sure to find plenty of pinecone paintings and wooden bear statues, Tahoe's art scene is evolving with new galleries and more artists creating …

Image caption: The version of Mickey Mouse seen in the 1928 animated short “Steamboat Willie” is now free for public use.
Mickey Mouse Enters Public Domain. What That Means for California

Disney icon Mickey Mouse is now in the public domain, meaning anyone can create their own Mickey Mouse cartoons. Here’s what that means, and how it could affect the California economy.

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For the love of skiing: Ski for the Love releases second film

“Home, Sick!”
“Home, Sick!” | Jan. 4 | Olympic Valley Chapel
Local skiers claim what is perhaps the first attempted road gap jump in the South Shore this year and it features a view of Lake Tahoe in the background. …

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‘Weak Layers’ premieres: Tahoe’s female-driven ski comedy

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“Weak Layers” is the newest ski movie to hit the hills. This female-driven ski comedy is co-written and directed by Katie Burrell and filmed around Tahoe and on the slopes of Palisades Tahoe. …

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Truckee Cultural District, NV County Arts Council launches ‘Show Up for the Arts!’ campaign for holiday shopping

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Nevada County Arts Council, Grass Valley–Nevada City Cultural District and Truckee Cultural District invite locals and visitors to Show Up for the Arts! this holiday season. With National Shop Local Artists Week still in sight, the …

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Festive holiday season in Tahoe

Of course, Santa takes a few runs when he’s visiting Tahoe for the holidays. Make the most of your holiday season in Tahoe and enjoy all the festivities for months to come. Read our Tahoe Music, Events and Festivals Guide …

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New ski flicks debut

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Several new locally made ski films have recently debuted. Follow the makers to find details on local shows and watch the trailers.
“Home, Sick!”
Ski For The Love has upcoming showings of its new film “Home, Sick!” on …

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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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Travel North Lake Tahoe joins forces with WinterWonderGrass Music Festival

OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. – Travel North Lake Tahoe (TNTNV) announces its partnership with the WinterWonderGrass Music Festival, culminating in the highly anticipated 2024 WinterWonderGrass Festival. As part of this collaboration, TNTNV is set to host the 2nd Annual Road to …

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Placer County approves proposal for murals along the Truckee River Trail

TAHOE CITY, Calif. The Placer County Board of Supervisors on Nov. 28 approved a project proposal to place two murals along a section of the Truckee River Trail passing under the Truckee River Bridge.

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Town of Truckee looks for feedback on public art

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Public Art Commission of Truckee is working on its next art implementation project. One location that is under consideration is the Mobility Hub in the Railyard area.

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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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Unveiling of Donner Lake Sculpture: Trash to Treasure

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Thanks to artists Yustina Salnikova and Joel Dean from Building 180, an all-inclusive art production and consulting agency that specializes in creating intricate art installations from start to finish, trash literally became...

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Nevada County Arts Council welcomes Kellie Cutler as new Program Manager

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Nevada County Arts Council and Truckee Arts Alliance announced the hiring of Kellie Cutler as Truckee Cultural District's Program Manager, a new position at the heart of one of the state's coveted...

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Aspen Collective: Creating a teen music community

Oct. 20 Veteran’s Hall Truckee Being a teenager in Tahoe isn’t always as easy as it looks. In fact, if you’re not into team sports or outdoor adventure, you might feel out of place. “A lot of people don’t fit …

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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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