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FEATURED
New Job
Jayson Koppinger, MD, has joined the team at Incline Village Community Hospital. Koppinger specializes in providing comprehensive eye and vision care.
Placer County Genealogical Society
Listed under: Families & Children History
A milestone from Tahoe Daily Tribune
Congratulations
Barton Health has been recognized on Newsweekβs Worldβs Best Hospitals 2023 list for the third year in a row.
A milestone from Roseville Today
Gratitude
Soroptimist International Loomis Basin distributed nearly $10,000 in education awards on Feb. 15 so that women and girls have the resources and opportunities to reach their full potential and live their dreams.
A milestone from Sierra Sun
Birth
Kiwanis Club of North Lake Tahoe, one of the basin's longstanding nonprofits, recently donated $10,000 to the North Tahoe Boosters Club, a fellow nonprofit promoting student athletes attending North Tahoe middle and high schools.
Guests of Northstar California and Heavenly and Kirkwood mountain resorts are positively impacting the environment through Vail Resorts' EpicPromise Guest Donation Program, which generated $187,000 for the Tahoe Fund.
Noble Studios is celebrating a decade of providing pro-bono digital marketing services to Nevada nonprofits this year.
Longtime resident Adam Wilson has been selected as chief operating officer of the North Tahoe Community Alliance.
Truckee Community Cares is celebrating another successful season of helping locals enjoy a little bit of extra holiday cheer.
In Memory Of
Tom Hobday, born Dec. 13, 1942, was a man who stood for integrity, ethics, dignity, humility, empathy and knowing that all people have value. He passed away Jan. 23, 2023.
Feisty yet sweet, Anna Mertl βOmaβ peacefully joined her parents, husband Fritz and youngest son, Eric, on Jan. 18, 2023.
Born March 4, 1952, Janet Phillips was a visionary community leader who helped make the Tahoe-Pyramid Trail a reality. She passed away Dec. 28, 2022, after a two year battle with cancer.
The creators and contributors of the Truckee Library Latino Cookbook Project gather for a celebration at the Truckee Library on Feb. 3 at 5:30 p.m.
When skiers and snowboarders purchase discounted lift tickets through the Skiing for Schools program, all proceeds benefit the Excellence in Education Foundation.
Beloved South Lake Tahoe professional skier Kyle Smaine reportedly died in an avalanche in Japan. Smaine, 31, was skiing on a marketing trip to promote the Ikon Pass and Nagano tourism.
Margaret "Maggie" Vieira, registered nurse with Bartonβs Intensive Care Unit, was selected as a recipient of the DAISY Award for extraordinary nurses.
Dr. Helen Henry Smith, who was instrumental in preserving the Vikingsholm Castle at Lake Tahoe, has been recognized for her efforts with the Golden Bear Award.
Anniversary
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe on Jan. 28 will celebrate eight years since it opened its doors and became a part of the Lake Tahoe community.
South Lake Tahoe Mayor Cristi Creegan declared Jan. 20 as Miss Marcia Day in honor of Marcia Sarosik, founder of Lake Tahoeβs Shining Stars.
On Dec. 22, 2022, the family of Michael βMikeyβ Costello said goodbye to the longtime Lake Tahoe resident after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Local teenager Frida Quintero got the opportunity to design a custom limited-edition ski in partnership with Nordica.
The Eldorado National Forest welcomes Joe Stout as the new forest Supervisor beginning Jan. 17.
Dr. Frederick βFritzβ Wenck Jr, 83, passed peacefully after a long illness on Jan. 5, 2023.
William Joseph Keane III, age 77, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Jan. 6, 2023. He is survived by his two daughters and five grandchildren.
Born on June 21, 1949, Cathy Bixler, a longtime Truckee resident, passed away Oct. 19, 2022, at her home on the Clark Fork River in Idaho.
A milestone from Moonshine Ink
John Hassenplug, community champion and the former general manager of North Tahoe Public Utility District, has died at the age of 82.
Rex and Pat Patterson are celebrating their 50th wedding Anniversary on Jan. 4. The couple were longtime employees of Harrah's.
Beverly Anderson Bev was born in Orange County in 1952 and died on Dec. 21, 2022, in Gardnerville. She moved to Tahoe in 1989.
Born on Feb. 6, 1986, in South Lake Tahoe, Thomas Warren Schwinderman passed away on Dec. 25, 2022.
Tahoe Forest Health System announced the arrival of the first baby of the New Year, born at 6:58 a.m. Jan. 1.
From Tahoe Daily Tribune
New Research Suggests Increase in βSocial Cost of Carbonβ
In an opinion piece, Sam Ruderman of the Sierra Business Council writes about a powerful tool to help evaluate decisions that impact greenhouse gas emissions.
Jim βMumboβ Mumbert passed away at age 81 on Dec. 14 in Stockton, surrounded by his family.
Rubicon Pizza Co., located in the Village at Northstar, recently awarded a check for $25,000 to the Friends of the Truckee Library.
Larry Kushner, a coach for the Palisades Mighty Mites childrenβs ski program, has passeed away at the age of 76.
The Katz Amsterdam Charitable Trust and Foundation announced $2.46 million in mental and behavioral health grants to be awarded to organizations in nine mountain communities.
The Rotary Club of South Lake Tahoe recently donated $1,500.45 to Live Violence Free's Christmas Wish List. The extra 0.45 cents was a nod to Live Violence Free's 45th year.
From π California Local Editors
The Placer County Board of Supervisors welcomes Placer Countyβs new veterans service officer, Matthew Galvin.
Birthday
Florence Huebner celebrated her 105th birthday on Nov. 27 with two daughters, Denise and Mollie, and sons-in-laws Jeff and Barry, at Solstice Senior Living in Auburn.
Retirement
Officer Mitch Bates retires after 23 years of service. He worked as a school resource officer, serving the Folsom-Cordova Unified School District.
Bread & Broth hosted its annual Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 21 at St. Theresa Catholic Church, Grace Hall and over 200 meals meals were served.
Villager Candle Shop, located in the village at Northstar California Resort, marks its 15-year anniversary.
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