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Don’t Blow Up Your Car Seminar: Essential Car Care Clinic for Students

TRUCKEE, Calif.  – Every parent wants to know that their teen is prepared for the road, not just behind the wheel but under the hood as well. That's why two local businesses, Quality Automotive Servicing and Napa Auto Parts have …

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SWEP Honored by TTUSD for 30 Years of Environmental Education and Action

TRUCKEE, Calif. – For three decades, Sierra Watershed Education Partnerships (SWEP) has been at the forefront of environmental education in the Tahoe-Truckee region, fostering stewardship and hands-on learning for students. This year, their dedication was recognized with a Certificate of …

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TTUSD Weighs Workforce Housing Plan to Retain Educators

TRUCKEE, Calif. — The Tahoe Truckee Unified School District (TTUSD) Board of Trustees is considering a workforce housing project aimed at easing the housing burden for district employees and other local workers.

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Budgets, Bonds, and Parent Involvement: LTUSD’s 3rd State of the District

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – On Wednesday night, parents, teachers, students, and administration of Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) gathered at South Tahoe High School's Student Union to discuss how the district has been doing and what the direction …

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Robotics Team Takes Top Five in States, Hopes to Compete Internationally

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – GigaBite Robotics, a local community team, placed top five in the FIRST Tech Challenge Nevada State Championship last month. Now, the team is fundraising to make their way to the FIRST Premier Event, which will …

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Turning Donations Into Impact

TRUCKEE, Calif. — The Excellence in Education Foundation was founded on a simple but meaningful mission: to support students, teachers, and schools across the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District. Every year, through the community's generosity, the foundation raises funds to …

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Three Truckee Scouts Earn Eagle Rank

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Earning the rank of Eagle Scout is no small feat—only about 6% of scouts nationwide achieve it. In Truckee, three local scouts have joined those elite ranks. Michael Dahlen, Brock Ryan, and Dylan Richards recently completed their …

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$1 Million Pledge Fuels Momentum for the New Truckee Regional Library

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The vision for a new Truckee Regional Library has taken a significant step forward with the announcement of a $1 million pledge from a private donor with deep family ties to the community. This contribution marks a …

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Marcella Foundation Hosts BookMode Kindle Giveaway at Sierra House Elementary

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Marcella Foundation hosted its 3rd annual BookMode Kindle Giveaway Event at Sierra House Elementary School, where 70 brand-new Kindles were distributed to every 2nd-grade student. This event was part of the Marcella Foundation's ongoing …

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Trump Administration Moves to Dismantle Education Department, TTUSD Monitors Potential Impact

TRUCKEE, Calif.— While President Donald Trump has not yet signed an executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, reports suggest such a move is imminent. The plan aligns with Trump's long-standing objective to shift educational control back to …

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City of South Lake Tahoe Announces 2025 Community Academy

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The City of South Lake Tahoe announced the launch of the 2025 Community Academy, a unique opportunity for residents to learn about the inner workings of their local government. The academy aims to foster a …

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Truckee North Tahoe Tech Teens Returns for a Second-Year

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Town of Truckee, Tahoe Truckee Unified School District,  Truckee Donner Public Utility District, Tahoe Forest Health System, Truckee Tahoe Airport District, North Tahoe Fire Protection District, the California Highway Patrol and the Truckee Chamber of Commerce …

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Tahoe Fund Opens Application for New Teen Giving Program

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – Tahoe is soon to have a new generation of philanthropic leaders thanks to the formation of the Teens for Tahoe Giving Circle. High school students with a passion for Lake Tahoe are encouraged to apply for …

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Tahoe Snowshoe Trek Takes the Classroom Outside

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Last week, more than 100 South Lake Tahoe eighth graders participated in a snowshoe field trip at the top of Heavenly Mountain Resort for a unique outdoor learning experience hosted by the South Tahoe Environmental …

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Tahoe Chamber Hosts Free Immigration Rights Webinar for Employers, Business Leaders

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Tahoe Chamber invites local business owners, employers, and managers to a free virtual webinar on immigration rights designed to provide critical insights into workplace responsibilities, compliance, and best practices. The webinar will take place on …

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Truckee Donner PUD Launches New Scholarship Program

TRUCKEE, Calif. —Last month, Truckee Donner Public Utility District's board of directors approved the creation of the TDPUD Future Workforce Scholarship Program. The scholarships target both college-bound high school seniors and local students interested in pursuing the trade and vocational …

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Truckee High Academic Challenge Team Sweeps Home Match

TRUCKEE, Calif. — Truckee High School's Academic Challenge team dominated its home match on Feb. 3, winning all four rounds against visiting schools.

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Get Ready for TK and Kindergarten! TTUSD Preview Nights Offer Families Key Info for 2025-26

TRUCKEE, Calif. —The Tahoe Truckee Unified School District (TTUSD) is hosting six transitional kindergarten (TK) and kindergarten preview nights over the next two months. The informative series, led by TTUSD elementary principals, provides families with all the information they need …

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Apply for Nevada County’s Citizen’s Academy by Feb. 17

NEVADA CITY, Calif. – Nevada County's Citizen's Academy offers a behind-the-scenes look at the ins and outs of County government. This is a unique opportunity to learn about the people, places, and programs that make our County government work. Have …

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LTCC’s 50th Anniversary Exhibit Features Unique Alumni Art

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – On Thursday, Lake Tahoe Community College opened their newest exhibit in Haldan Gallery—a 50th anniversary exhibit displaying the art of different alumni throughout the years. Though there are many local artists featured, some alumni travelled …

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