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WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A major Northern California supermarket chain and its workers have resumed contract talks - this time with the help of a federal mediator - as the possibility of a strike ...

There's nothing like a great ski and board film to get primed for the winter season. At South Shore Lake Tahoe there's two coming events worth noting: Warren Miller’s 63rd annual film, “Flow State” will be shown at at MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa Nov. 29-30 as part of a 240-city tour.
This annual Miller-produced homage to all things skiing and boarding takes viewers to the top of the world’s most striking peaks in Norway, Austria, California, Switzerland and beyond.

As an "Old Timer" who was born and raised in Carson City, the Nevada Day celebration has always been something special in my life.
Through many years of living in Carson City, I have enjoyed many of the activities associated with the celebration of our state's admission to the Union, way back on October 31, 1864.

A strong early season storm is expected for Lake Tahoe and the Sierra by Monday bringing gusty winds, rain, mountain snow and cold weather to the region. Snow levels above Lake Tahoe could dip down near lake level to 6,500 to 7,000, the National Weather Service in Reno reports.

Weather changes with the potential for snow above Lake Tahoe and throughout the Sierra may be headed our way by Monday, the National Weather Service in Reno reports.
There will be a large pattern shift as low pressure digs southward along the West Coast. Forecast models show the jet stream will sag over the region bringing gusty winds to the valleys and strong ridge-line winds of 100 mph possible for the Sierra.

It's that time of the year for my reminder to enjoy the spectacular color of the leaves on Quaking aspen trees (Quakies) in Alpine County, Calif.
And, based on our photography trip on Monday, Oct. 8, you had better enjoy that display, as soon as possible, because four of us (Mary Bottoms, Mary Morris, Elaine and I) found the following color conditions:

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Oct. 10-17.

The South Lake Tahoe real estate market continues to see a lot of action. During the week of October 1-8, 13 homes entered the market while 6 left the market since they closed escrow.

Here is this week's fall fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Oct. 4-10.

OAKLAND, Calif. - Same chaotic, champagne dance-party scene in the clubhouse just two days later. New T-shirt: AL West champions.The Oakland Athletics won the division title with another improba...

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Sept. 26 through Oct. 2.

SAN FRANCISCO - Madison Bumgarner pitched San Francisco to its second NL West title in three years and newcomer Marco Scutaro had three hits and three RBIs in the Giants' 8-4 win over the San Di...

As ‘some’ of you may be aware, Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care now has a total of FIVE (5) bobcats in house. We have had a total of six this year, which is the most we have EVER had, but the one we got in about a month ago, was just with us for about 3 days, after being hit by a car in the Woodfords, Calif., area. We got ‘her’ back so she could - hopefully – take care of her babies.

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of September 19-25.

ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:

AUBURN, Calif. (AP) - A Northern California man has died from the West Nile virus, the state's fifth death to the mosquito-borne virus this year.The Sacramento Bee (sacb.ee/QQ1j2s) says 74-year-old...

A motorcyclist from Ben Lomond, Calif., was killed and a Tahoe City woman was arrested Monday morning following a crash near Rubicon Bay, on Lake Tahoe's west shore.John McCabe, 52, died of "extens...

The City of South Lake Tahoe has been awarded $475,452 in grant funding from Caltrans through the Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA) among 111 applicants. This grant was written by the City’s grants coordinator, Lori Marino.

The city has identified through annual inspection, several Class 1 bike paths that have exceeded usable life span and are in desperate need of complete reconstruction. The pathways identified, provide key connectivity to various neighborhoods and business districts within the city limits.

More than 3,100 volunteers are needed to successfully execute the first full-distance IRONMAN® event in California since 2001 - IRONMAN Lake Tahoe, which is scheduled for September 22, 2013.

World Triathlon Corporation (WTC), owner and operator of the IRONMAN Series, will host an IRONMAN Lake Tahoe Volunteer Meeting Monday, September 17, 7 p.m., at the North Tahoe Event Center, 8318 North Lake Boulevard, Kings Beach, California.

Of the 3,100 volunteers needed to provide behind-the-scene logistics and ground execution, 100 will serve as captains to ensure a safe and fun event.

The Lake Tahoe Sierra Century Ride 2012 is slated for Saturday, September 22, offering incredible scenery and excellent exercise, all benefiting a great cause. Riders can choose a 100-mile, 60-mile or 30-mile route and enjoy breathtaking vistas and the crisp mountain air of autumn in the Sierra.

All of the routes start and finish in The Village at Squaw Valley, and all benefit the music students at North Tahoe Middle and High schools. While the event's moniker includes the word ‘century,' the 100-miler is just one of three rides offered in this annual Tahoe event.