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Sports Complex Unveiled as Part of California Forever

06/07/2024

A rendering for a Solano Sports Complex development with facilities for baseball, basketball, football, swimming, tennis, volleyball, pickleball and other sports was released as part of the California Forever project in east Solano County.

How to Build a World Cup Ski Run

02/18/2024

Behind the scenes, the grooming and snowmaking departments have been hard at work for weeks preparing for the Stifel Palisades Men’s FIS World Cup, taking place Feb. 24 and 25.

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.

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.

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.

Sugar Bowl Resort Names Mike Jankowski as New Executive Director of Sport

08/28/2023

An elite performance professional with 20 years of Olympic sport organization experience, Jankowski has coached U.S. Olympic Ski and Snowboard teams since 2003.

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.

IVGID Board of Trustees Votes to Change Golf Cancellation Policy

07/11/2023

Trustee Michaela Tonking felt it was important to bring this item back to the board in order to align the district with other golf facilities in the area, along with give golfers with last minute changes a better opportunity to cancel.

Tahoe Blue Event Center to Partner With Football Legend Tim Tebow on Professional Hockey Team

07/10/2023

Lake Tahoe will have a professional hockey team thanks to former NFL quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow in partnership with David Hodges, CEO of Hodges Management Group LLC and management/operations team of Zawyer Sports & Entertainment.

WWE Comes to Tahoe Blue Event Center

07/10/2023

For the first time, WWE will be coming to Lake Tahoe to the Tahoe Blue Event Center on October 1. 

American Century Championship Contract in Tahoe Extended Through 2029

07/10/2023

NBC Sports and American Century Investments jointly announced today a multi-year extension of one of the most prolific partnerships in professional sports – the American Century Championship – to run through 2029, the tournament’s 40th anniversary.

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.

Roseville's New Soccer Complex, Universally Accessible Playground Breaks Ground

06/08/2023

Roseville continues to expanding its growing position in California sports tourism with the groundbreaking of a new multi-field soccer complex at 2600 Westbrook Dr and Blue Oaks Blvd.

Base Camp Pizza Raises $21K for Tahoe Biking Association

06/07/2023

Base Camp Pizza Co., located in Heavenly Village, recently awarded a check for $21,000 to the Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association.

Tahoe Gear Exchange Offers Sustainable, Affordable Access to Outdoor Recreation

05/27/2023

Tahoe Gear Exchange is proactively working towards making the investment in outdoor recreation more feasible, along with repurposing recycled gear to increase overall accessibility to participate and enjoy outdoor recreation.

Tahoe Trout Farm Receives Historical Designation, Plaque

05/22/2023

South Lake Tahoe's 77-year-old trout farm was "well and truly dedicated" to be preserved by the Native Sons of the Golden West.

Mother, Daughter Raise $43K in Honor of Kirkwood Co-Founder

05/21/2023

Kirkwood Mountain Resort co-founder Dick Reuter loved living in the snowy Sierra Nevada, where he could backpack, hunt and fish.

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.

Sustainable Outdoor Gear Company Created After ‘Chilling Experience’

05/07/2023

Nature's Keeper was founded by South Lake Tahoe's Zain Ali in the summer of 2021 and has since been making handmade, sustainable outdoor gear for snowboarders and skiers.

Lincoln High Student Documents Lacrosse Season

04/25/2023

Many high school athletes look back years later via photos in the yearbook or through conversations with former teammates. The inaugural lacrosse team at Lincoln High School will be able to recollect via video through Davis Brandi’s documentary on the team.

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.

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.

Lincoln to Explore New Options for Disc Golf Course

03/29/2023

The Lincoln City Council decided to explore options for a disc golf course outside of the Auburn Ravine nature preserve. A petition on change.org has almost 1,000 signatures from individuals who oppose a course inside the preserve, which is in Lincoln Crossing.

Bike Race Returns to Granite Bay

03/28/2023

The Granite Bay Grinder, a local bike race, is making a triumphant return to the region, with approximately 1000 riders expected to attend on April 1-2.

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