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Republican MLB Star Steve Garvey Rises in US Senate Race Poll

Retired Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star Steve Garvey is running for Senate as a "moderate" Republican and could be the first GOP U.S. Senator from California in 35 years, if a new poll is any indication.

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Tips for dodging ski traffic jams, closed lots

Parking lots at Palisades Tahoe. | Palisades Tahoe
Your vacation plans likely don’t include spending hours sitting in long lines of traffic in icy and snowy conditions to get to your favorite ski resort, arriving only to be turned away …

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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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Historic ski clubs of Donner Pass, Part II: Modern ski clubs provide ski outings, comradery

Oakland Ski Club at Sugar Bowl opening, circa 1939. | Oakland Ski Club
The 1930s was the breakout decade for alpine skiing in the United States.
Stiff leather boots, skis with metal edges, European ski instructor and, most importantly, the …

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

Poster for “Weak Layers.” | Realization Films
“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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Coachman Hotel names Benjamin Cann as GM

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Coachman Hotel, a 103-room boutique property located in the picturesque mountain town of South Lake Tahoe, has named Benjamin Cann as its new general manager amid a multi-million-dollar expansion and reimagination project slated for completion …

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Keep Tahoe Blue works on solution to end hibernating trash at sled hill

SPOONER LAKE, Nev. – In 2016, the League to Save Lake Tahoe, known as Keep Tahoe Blue, identified the unofficial sled hill at Spooner Summit as a trash hotspot, and over the next four years the problem grew exponentially.  

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New resources for Tahoe backcountry skiers, riders, seasoned and new

Richard Bothwell speaks loudly, so he can be heard over the howling wind and gives the conditions report for the day, capping it off with "A-plus," he says . It's always an A-plus day on the snow, unless there's free …

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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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Historic ski clubs of Donner Pass, Part I: Hutchinson, Clair Tappan lodges built

Alpine skiers schuss Lincoln Peak, circa 1932. | Donner Summit Historical Society
When it comes to the earliest concentration of ski facilities and uphill rope tow operations in the Tahoe Sierra, Donner Summit was the leader of the pack. Conveniently …

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New ski flicks debut

“Home, Sick!”
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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Backcountry ski guide released

Light Tours of Tahoe
“Light Tours of Tahoe, California + Nevada” has been released detailing 64 backcountry routes in the Tahoe region by guide and avalanche educator Richard Bothwell. The guidebook is accessible to a range of skiers and riders …

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Ski Butlers brings snow sport equipment to customers, donates portion of fees to Tahoe Fund

TAHOE CITY, Calf. – This winter, guests who ski or ride in the Tahoe region can skip the rental lines and have equipment delivered directly to their door through Ski Butlers. The rental delivery company is also donating 20% of …

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Cross-country coach Austin Angell coaches three generations of runners

It's rare that someone, not only has an impact on one young person's life, but then goes on to mentor three generations of that person's family.

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Heavenly, Northstar delay opening date

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Heavenly Mountain Resort and Northstar California Resort are delaying their opening date due to recent warm temperatures in the Tahoe region. 

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Locally made skis, boards

Jen Gurecki with Coalition Skis. | Coalition Snow
Is another epic season in store for Tahoe? According to the NOAA Climate Prediction Center, the coming winter has a 75 percent chance of a strong El Niño (read Mark McLaughlin’s story …

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Michelle Parker kicks off speaker series

Michelle Parker | Aaron Blatt
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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Lake Tahoe Lakers under new management, leading to solid beginning of season

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – United States Premier Hockey League team, the Lake Tahoe Lakers are trailblazing through the beginning of their 2023/24 season. Under new management and a new roster of team players, the hockey team is eager to …

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