Tahoe Truckee Region Sports Digest

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.

When and if California legalizes sports gambling, the policy should honor the laws established in partnership with tribes decades ago, says Assemblyman James Ramos.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The $700 million price tag sets a $7 billion mark that would make the Warriors one of the world’s most valuable sports teams.

After two rounds of play at the American Century Championship, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry finds himself in new territory, leading for the first time heading into Sunday's final round.

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.

A proposal to set up degree completion funds for California student athletes has met with stiff opposition from universities and the NCAA. College athletes could earn a share of the revenue they generate under the bill — as much as $25,000 for each year that they played their sport. But the bill’s author has delayed it until 2024 after opponents charged the fund would draw money away from less lucrative sports like gymnastics and swimming.

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.

Record-setting glider pilot Gordon Boettger and co-pilot Bruce Campbell landed 17 hours and 25 minutes after setting off, setting a record of 3,055 kilometers, the longest glider flight in history.

On June 22, at El Dorado Beach, near Lakeview Commons, the community is invited to join in celebration as South Lake Tahoe’s own Jerod Haase is honored for his many accomplishments.

The town of Truckee is gearing up the annual Firecracker Mile, held on July 4, at 9:45 a.m., right before the parade.

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.

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.

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.

As winter gives way, crews at the Truckee Bike Park gearing up for a 13th year in the community.

Construction of new tennis and pickleball courts at the North Tahoe Regional Park will begin soon after a critical funding component was approved.

This winter has been anything but typical, and the parks crew are working overtime to compensate for the record snowfall.

Once home to a thriving lumber industry, Northstar California Resort has seen many changes. This past winter, the resort has been celebrating 50 years of operation and the people that helped shape the mountain enjoyed by skiers and riders from across the globe.

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.

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.

Employee housing, improved base amenities, and easier snow making are all in the works at Palisades Tahoe.

Lake Tahoe alpine legend Travis Ganong has raced down a World Cup course for the final time. The Truckee-born skier traveled to Andorra for the final event of his 17-year career.

Truckee freshman Sierra Strecker raced to a California – Nevada Interscholastic Ski and Snowboard Federation Nordic state championship, topping the region’s best skiers across 6.6 kilometers.

Resort at Sq**w Creek, in Olympic Valley, has a new name and logo: Everline Resort & Spa.

One of the greatest skiers to come out of the Tahoe area, Travis Ganong, 34, says this will be his final season competing on the Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team.

Lake Tahoe Community College has hired a seasoned community college coach and former student-athlete champion to launch its new collegiate cross country and long distance track programs.

Winter is in full force in Tahoe, and with it comes an influx of eager snowplayers. Dr. Targhee Oeveraas offers tips safety tips.

Barracuda Networks has signed an extension through 2025 as title sponsor of the Barracuda Championship. Part of the PGA Tour, the event takes place at Tahoe Mountain Club’s Old Greenwood Golf Course.