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Gavin Newsom Shocks LGBTQ Allies With Criticism of Transgender Athletes
03/06/2025Gov. Gavin Newsom called it “deeply unfair” for transgender athletes to participate in girls' sports today — a notable change in his position that thrust the Democratic governor into the center of a national maelstrom. It was unclear whether he will act on his new position as Republicans urged him to follow conservative states in banning transgender athletes from girls' sports.
From YubaNet...
Youth Flag Football League Launched
02/17/2025Read on to learn more about the new flag football league launched by the Gold Country YMCA for youth between the ages of 5 to 13.
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 …
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 …
TAHOE CITY, Calif. — Alpenglow Sports raised an additional $38k for the five nonprofit beneficiaries of the annual Winter Speaker Series, thanks to a generous match from the Tahoe Fund. During the series, all in-person funds raised through bar and …
“Buried”
Convergence Entertainment has announced that will produce and finance “Wall of White,” a narrative adaptation of the documentary “Buried” by locals Jared Drake and Steven Siig released in 2021.
“Wall of White” tells the tale of the tragic and …
SUGAR BOWL, Calif. — On March 15, Open to Shred returns to Sugar Bowl Resort, offering a welcoming space for skiers and snowboarders of all backgrounds to hit the slopes. The event, founded by 18-year-old freerider Elsa McAllister, celebrates diversity, …
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 …
The do's and don'ts of long-time tradition and sport wild ice skating on surrounding Alpine lakes and ponds.
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Sometimes it takes a while, and this year, it took quite a while, but the Snow Gods have smiled on the Tahoe Sierra and we are now officially FebruBuried! And I do mean buried.
As I write this …
GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA, Calif./Nev. – The Sierra Avalanche Center supplies life saving avalanche forecasts for the greater Lake Tahoe region seven days a week, but this could soon be in jeopardy as a result of the federal government's ongoing …
TAHOE CITY, Calif. — Get ready for the ultimate winter celebration as North Lake Tahoe SNOWFEST returns February 26 – March 9, 2025. As the largest winter mountain festival on the West Coast, SNOWFEST promises over 50 incredible events, community …