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Nevada City Earth Month Celebration April 13

04/03/2025

The Earth Fest Street Fair is coming to Nevada City on April 13 in celebration of Earth Month. See you there!

Rural California, Reliant on the Trump Administration for Jobs, Braces for Cuts

04/02/2025

Rural counties are some of the most reliant on federal funding and federal workers. But some still welcome Trump’s upcoming cuts to forestry and other departments

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Tahoe City Downtown Association Launches Bring Back the Boom Fireworks Fundraiser

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – The Tahoe City Downtown Association has launched its Bring Back the Boom fireworks fundraising campaign to bring Fourth of July fireworks back to Tahoe City in 2025! The community has spoken loud and clear – they …

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Emergency Preparedness, Housing Among Nevada County’s 8 Priority Objectives in 2025/2026

NEVADA CITY, Calif. – The Board of Supervisors is continuing to focus on furthering eight priority objectives for fiscal year 2025/2026, reflecting the community's top needs. The priorities remain the same as last year and build on past progress: fiscal …

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Truckee-Donner Recreation and Park District Kicks Off Long-Awaited Master Plan

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Truckee-Donner Recreation and Park District (TDRPD) is launching its first comprehensive master plan in over three decades to assess and enhance community recreational facilities and services. General Manager Sven Leff emphasizes the importance of community involvement.

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Tickets Now Available for the 18th Annual Tahoe City Food and Wine Classic

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – The highly anticipated Tahoe City Food & Wine Classic returns to Lake Tahoe on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m., celebrating its 18th anniversary. This beloved event invites attendees to enjoy a leisurely …

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Tahoe Adventure Film Festival Golden Camelot Award 2025

Each year, the Tahoe Adventure Film Festival (TAFF) brings together the Tahoe tribe consisting of athletes, filmmakers, outdoor enthusiasts, and storytellers for a high-energy celebration of adventure culture. Founded by legendary climber and entertainer Todd Offenbacher, the festival is more …

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SOS Outreach Expands Opportunities for Tahoe Youth Through Mentorship and Career Development

NORTH LAKE TAHOE/TRUCKEE — For many young people in North Tahoe and Truckee, the towering mountains surrounding their hometowns can feel more like barriers than gateways to adventure. High costs, lack of equipment, and limited opportunities often prevent local youth …

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Several Winter Carnival Events Canceled Due to Lack of Snow

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Some of the Winter Carnival activities had to be canceled because of lack of snow.

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Placer County Commits to North Tahoe Trail Expansion

NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – North Tahoe's trail network is set for a transformative expansion, thanks to a $9 million investment approved by the Placer County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 21. This funding, drawn from transient occupancy tax revenues, …

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Scotty Lapp Memorial Skate Park Location Questioned at Public Meeting

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – The Tahoe City Public Utility District Board of Directors provided an update on the Scotty Lapp memorial skate park at their meeting on Friday, Feb. 21, where numerous individuals expressed concerns over its proposed location.

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Dog Sledding and Skijoring: What You Need to Know

The Truckee Winter Carnival 2025 is fast approaching and though we had hoped for more snow, most of the events can continue, with some modifications. To get you ready for some of the more uncommon events we've included a brief …

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