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Nevada County Sports Digest



Why Adopting Sports Gambling in California Has to Involve Tribes

02/15/2024

When and if California legalizes sports gambling, the policy should honor the laws established in partnership with tribes decades ago, says Assemblyman James Ramos.

New Pickleball Equipment Takes a Swing at the Sport’s Noise Problem

01/29/2024

The “pop, pop, pop” that’s become synonymous with Pickleball may soon be a racket of the past. That’s the goal promised by a new generation of equipment developed to lessen the overall acoustic burden of the sport.

Newsom Blocks Proposed Ban on Youth Tackle Football

01/17/2024

Proposed California legislation that would ban tackle football for kids under 12 had gained momentum until Gov. Gavin Newsom made it clear he’d veto the bill.

Parents’ Rights Groups Mobilize as California Advances a Ban on Youth Tackle Football

01/15/2024

The Assembly has until the end of January to decide the fate of the youth tackle football bill, which would prevent kids under 12 from playing the sport to protect them from brain trauma.

Property Owner Goes Back to Drawing Board After Hearing Concerns

01/05/2024

Finding housing in Nevada County is difficult for people, and Bill Litchfield, owner of the HEW Building in Nevada City, is taking steps to transform the old hospital into condominiums.

FBI and San Diego County DA Investigate Stadium Labor Arrangements

12/05/2023

A recent investigation by Voice of San Diego revealed that nonprofits that provide staff at local stadiums could be raising money without doing charity work, while also paying labor below minimum wage and under the table. Now, multiple law enforcement agencies are investigating.

Oakland A’s Are Relocating to Las Vegas

11/17/2023

Three years after the NFL's Raiders abandoned Oakland for Las Vegas, MLB's Oakland A's announced they're moving there too. The owners of the teams unanimously approved the MLB team’s move.

Support for a Skatepark in Nevada City Ramps Up

10/16/2023

Nevada City’s Park Initiative Committee held a meeting to discuss the possible reallocation of grant funds to create a skatepark. More than 75 people attended the meeting.

Want a Piece of the Warriors? 10 Percent Ownership Stake Reportedly Up for Sale

09/22/2023

The $700 million price tag sets a $7 billion mark that would make the Warriors one of the world’s most valuable sports teams.

18th Annual Gold Country Golf Classic to Benefit Sierra Services for the Blind

08/29/2023

The 18th Annual Gold Country Golf Classic benefiting Sierra Services for the Blind will take place at the Alta Sierra Golf Club on Oct. 6.

Palisades Tahoe Set to Host Audi FIS Ski World Cup February 2024

08/02/2023

Palisades Tahoe announced the highly anticipated return of the Stifel Palisades Tahoe Cup, a stop on the Audi FIS Ski World Cup Tour, February 23-25, 2024.

Akshay Batia Wins Playoff for Barracuda Championship, 1st PGA Victory

07/26/2023

For the first time in the four years Old Greenwood has hosted the Barracuda Championship, the tournament winner was decided by a playoff.

Steph Curry Wins American Century Championship

07/16/2023

Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry won the American Century Championship with a knuckle-biting last putt.

Tahoe Blue Center Nears Completion, Expected Opening Date

06/23/2023

Before the end of summer, an event center will be fully functioning with a nearly 27,000-square-foot floor space that can be used for a variety of events such as concerts, sports events and conferences.

Annual Firecracker Mile Returns July 4

06/12/2023

The town of Truckee is gearing up the annual Firecracker Mile, held on July 4, at 9:45 a.m., right before the parade.

Tahoe’s Curtis Fong Pedals Into Semi-Retirement

05/19/2023

After four decades of organizing bicycle events across California and Nevada, Curtis Fong recently sold the production rights to America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride and the Tour de Tahoe to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Team Palisades Tahoe Skiers Make National Team

05/12/2023

U.S. Ski & Snowboard has announced the 55 athletes nominated to the Stifel Alpine Ski Team, and several of Lake Tahoe's top racers are among those slated to represent the program.

Truckee Bike Park Set to Launch into Spring Season

04/21/2023

As winter gives way, crews at the Truckee Bike Park gearing up for a 13th year in the community.

Tennis, Pickleball Courts Coming to Tahoe Vista

04/20/2023

Construction of new tennis and pickleball courts at the North Tahoe Regional Park will begin soon after a critical funding component was approved.

Truckee Parks Crew Work to Get Fields Ready

04/18/2023

This winter has been anything but typical, and the parks crew are working overtime to compensate for the record snowfall.

‘Everything in the Middle of Nowhere’

04/15/2023

Once home to a thriving lumber industry, Northstar California Resort has seen many changes. This past winter, the resort has been celebrating 50 years of operation and the people that helped shape the mountain enjoyed by skiers and riders from across the globe.

Circumnavigate Lake Tahoe for Science

04/11/2023

The UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center is sponsoring its third annual circumnavigation of Lake Tahoe, a kayaking journey that takes place June 19-25.

Ganong Named Male Athlete of the Year

04/10/2023

Travis Ganong may have competed in his final race for Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team, but he’s not quite finished collecting awards. Ganong was named the team’s male athlete of the year following his final season competing in World Cup racing.

New Developments Planned for Palisades Tahoe

03/21/2023

Employee housing, improved base amenities, and easier snow making are all in the works at Palisades Tahoe.

Ganong Closes Out World Cup Career

03/16/2023

Lake Tahoe alpine legend Travis Ganong has raced down a World Cup course for the final time. The Truckee-born skier traveled to Andorra for the final event of his 17-year career.

Truckee’s Strecker Skis to State Title

03/10/2023

Truckee freshman Sierra Strecker raced to a California – Nevada Interscholastic Ski and Snowboard Federation Nordic state championship, topping the region’s best skiers across 6.6 kilometers.

North Tahoe Resort Announces New Name

03/09/2023

Resort at Sq**w Creek, in Olympic Valley, has a new name and logo: Everline Resort & Spa.

Alpine Legend Announces Retirement

03/02/2023

One of the greatest skiers to come out of the Tahoe area, Travis Ganong, 34, says this will be his final season competing on the Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team.

How to Keep Your Cool While Sledding

02/16/2023

Winter is in full force in Tahoe, and with it comes an influx of eager snowplayers. Dr. Targhee Oeveraas offers tips safety tips.

Barracuda Networks Extends PGA Sponsorship

02/16/2023

Barracuda Networks has signed an extension through 2025 as title sponsor of the Barracuda Championship. Part of the PGA Tour, the event takes place at Tahoe Mountain Club’s Old Greenwood Golf Course.

Wild Pine Opens at Northstar

02/16/2023

Northstar California Resort recently announced the opening of its new restaurant, Wild Pine, located near the rink in the heart of the village.

Fast EV Chargers Installed at Northstar California

02/15/2023

EV Range and Liberty, a subsidiary of Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp., announced a three-way collaboration that brought four high-powered electric vehicle fast chargers to the Tahoe ski resort.

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