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Barton Health connecting the community with care for National Hospital Week
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) -May 12 through the 18 is National Hospital Week. Barton Health, a medical center in Lake Tahoe is sharing its commitment to healthcare and community connection. Chris Proctor, Director of Community Benefit, joins us on Morning Break to share what they’ve done in the Lake Tahoe Basin over the past six decades.
Man who shot up Tahoe apartment receives probation
A man who emptied a .40-caliber pistol into the walls of his Stateline apartment instead of shooting himself received probation on Tuesday. Andrew Edward Arnold Wood, 34, was on two diversions at the time of the May 20, 2023, shooting. He was on a drug diversion for possession of mushrooms in 2022 and a DUI diversion for a third instances from Aug 8, 2021.
Candy Dance more than candy
Thousands of people and hundreds of crafts booths turned the small town of Genoa into a major attraction Saturday during the first day of the annual Candy Dance. Crafts, refreshments and information could be found in abundance, but anyone looking for the candy that gave the Candy Dance its name, had to look a little harder.
Hazmat spill cleanup still in progress at Donner Pass Rest Area
The Donner Pass Rest Area on Interstate I-80 East is still closed for cleanup after a semi-truck lost two tons of phosphoric acid from its rear trailer Monday afternoon. At approximately 1:50 p.m. on May 13, California Highway Patrol received a call of a semi-truck losing a “green substance” from its rear trailer, according to CHP Truckee Public Information Officer Carlos Perez.
C.R. Johnson Healing Center celebrates nearly 11,000 free care sessions
TRUCKEE, Calif. — Since its inception in 2009, the High Fives Foundation has been dedicated to empowering athletes recovering from life-changing injuries. At the heart of this mission lies the C.R. Johnson Healing Center, a beacon of hope and renewal for athletes seeking specialized support and training. “Today, as...
On locals, patriots, environmentalists and Scotsmen (Opinion)
Since moving to South Lake Tahoe more than 2 years ago, I’ve spent a lot of time participating in community forums and City Council meetings. Within moments, labels like “local,” “patriot” and “environmentalist” come forth and are used to dismiss and exclude others from the community discourse. These terms are clear examples of the “no true Scotsman” logical fallacy that painfully and unnecessarily divides us.
Mechanical forest thinning project to begin near South Lake Tahoe
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is scheduled to begin mechanical forest thinning this week on approximately 75 acres located in two locations, one near High Meadows Trail and one near Cascade Properties in South Lake Tahoe. The Lake Valley Mechanical Contract is part of the South Shore Hazardous Fuels Reduction and Healthy Forest Restoration Project intended to reduce the risk of severe wildfire near neighborhoods and create healthier forests in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Northern Nevada Latinos focus on economic prosperity, still deciding who will earn their vote
Paola Lupe cast her ballot on the first day of early voting for the primary election in Carson City, Nev., on June 14, 2022. Latino voters in Northern Nevada are voicing that their top issues are accessing economic opportunities and addressing immigration — but it goes beyond that — and while they’re committed to casting their ballots in November, what remains to be seen is who will earn their vote.
Advocates work to reduce black bear encounters in Lake Tahoe ‘hot spot,’ as state charts new strategy
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, California (KCRA) — The Department of Fish and Wildlife is working on a new Black Bear Conservation Plan for California. One of the goals is to minimize conflict as the number of encounters between black bears and people climbs in the state. The Lake Tahoe Basin...
Get Healthy Carson City: Pool safety
Now that the weather is getting warmer, swimming pools and spas are being uncovered and providing fun for the family away from the heat. While this is a great way to cool off and play or unwind in the evening, pools and spas can be a source of danger or illness if not operated correctly or maintained safely.
North Tahoe Boys Golf wins fourth consecutive Regional Championship
North Tahoe Boys Golf capped off their regular season with a win at Toiyabe Golf Course last week, defeating non-division rival Truckee (3A) and in-division competitor Incline. The Lakers advanced to postseason play at Red Hawk Resort and Golf Lakes Course on Thursday, May 9. In a competition at the...
Tickets on sale for 21st Annual Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop
TRUCKEE, Calif. – Tickets are now on sale for the 21st Annual Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop, set to take place on Oct. 5 from noon to 4 p.m. Attendees will indulge in an afternoon of wine tasting, culinary delights, and shopping, all in support of a worthy cause. This year, the event proudly benefits the Tahoe Food Hub, an organization on a mission to build a food system that supports regenerative farming practices and creates fair market opportunities for family farms by increasing local food access for our mountain community.
Truckee Roundhouse 8th Annual Maker Show biggest event yet
When: Sunday, June 9, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Where: Truckee Roundhouse Community Makerspace, 12116 Chandelle Way, Truckee Tahoe Airport. Tickets: Adults: $15. Youth and bikers: $10. Kids under 5: Free! Buy early online and save $5. Web: truckeeroundhouse.org Email: info@truckeeroundhouse.org Phone: 530-582-4007. TRUCKEE, Calif. – On Sunday, June 9,...
Truckee-Tahoe – Pet of the Week: Obie
Obie’s mission in life is to always say yes to adventure and treat every day as a new and exciting life journey! But he doesn’t want to do it alone, he’s looking for someone to explore all that the Truckee-Tahoe area (and beyond) has to offer! Obie sees the outdoors as his own personal playground as most of us living in Tahoe do.
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