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Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash on Lower Wyandotte Rd near Oroville
Oroville, CA – A single-vehicle rollover collision early Saturday morning, August 10, 2024, near Oroville has claimed the life of a man who was ejected from his vehicle, according to Fox40. The fatal accident occurred around 1 AM on Lower Wyandotte Road, between Alverda Drive and Feather Falls Boulevard....
Annual Labor Day Ski Consignment Sale at Start Haus, Truckee, CA, Returns
Taking place over Labor Day Weekend, from August 30 to September 2, 2024, the highly anticipated annual Start Haus Ski Consignment Sale is back. Each year, the Truckee, California, ski shop collects hundreds of pairs of pre-owned skis to be sold at the event ranging from recreational skis to race skis and speed suits.
Standing Behind Him! Meet Scott Peterson’s Parents and Siblings Who Believe in His Innocence
Scott Peterson was convicted of two counts of first-degree murder in 2004 for the deaths of his 8-month-pregnant wife, Laci Peterson, and their unborn son, Connor. Despite his life sentence, his parents, Lee and Jackie Peterson, have believed in their son’s innocence. Who Are Scott Peterson’s Parents?. Scott...
In search of Waymo snow.
The Alphabet-owned company is taking its robotaxis to snowier climes, namely “Truckee, CA; Upstate New York; and across Michigan–from the Upper Peninsula to the metro Detroit area,” according to a post on X. So far, most driverless companies have avoided locations with messy weather, as rain and snow can really mess with the vehicle’s perception systems. But you can’t operate in dry, desert conditions forever and have a successful business.
Base Camp Pizza Co. raises $17,000 for the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Base Camp Pizza Co., located in the Heavenly Village, recently awarded a check for $17,000 to the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. The fundraising efforts throughout the year culminated in a spring fundraising party at the restaurant in May. The evening featured a pizza, pasta, and salad buffet, drink specials, live music, as well as raffle prizes donated from local businesses. The total donation was largely in part from a $1 donation by Base Camp for every garlic chip appetizer sold throughout the year, in addition to the end of the year fundraiser held in mid-May.
Waymo to double down on winter testing its robotaxis
This year, Waymo will hit multiple wintry locales, including Truckee, California; Upstate New York; and Michigan, from the Upper Peninsula to the metro Detroit area. Waymo didn’t say whether it would take its Zeekr vehicles up north for testing, but the company will be putting both its fifth- and sixth-generation Driver through its paces. The hardware for the sixth-generation Driver is designed for winter environments, with sensors that can melt snow off them.
Tahoe Forest Hospital leads nation with cutting-edge self-driving imaging technology
TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. — In a landmark development for medical imaging, Tahoe Forest Hospital has become the first facility in the United States to implement Siemens Healthineers’ CIARTIC Move. This advanced self-driving mobile imaging technology is set to transform the efficiency and consistency of surgical imaging. “We are thrilled...
Entertainment in Tahoe: Full Moon Kayak Tour; Chipping in for Charity; Brews, Jazz, and Funk
Everline Resort & Spa presents The Everline Chipping in for Charity Tournament. This event benefits the Palisades Tahoe Community Foundation, which supports local education, health, and community initiatives. Hosted at The Links at Everline, the tournament features a 6,931-yard scramble format, suitable for all skill levels. The day starts with a Breakfast Buffet & Check-In at Iron Road Noodle House, offering a range of breakfast items and a Bloody Mary bar.
Six years later, Truckee High alum Marcus Bellon becomes a member of the Wolf Pack
Truckee High has been a Northern Nevada high school powerhouse football program over the last quarter century, winning nine state championships since2001 and 14 in its history. But one thing the Wolverines had not done during the last multiple decades of success was place a player on the Nevada Wolf Pack's roster. That changed this summer when Marcus Bellon made his home-region school his fourth college.
Truckee Town Council approves historical redesignation for 10012 Jibboom Street
After a month of recess, the Truckee Town Council met on Tuesday, Aug. 13, to discuss the redesignation of the historic resource inventory for the property at 10012 Jibboom Street. Due to a potential conflict of interest, Mayor Dave Polivy recused himself from the discussion because he owns a business...
Local elections are less partisan because voters will cross party lines when issues hit close to home
4 in 10 voters would back a candidate from the opposing party for local office if that politician shared their views on homelessness and housing, according to survey data from California.
Median home price in South Bay exceeds $2M, marking the first ever for U.S. metro area
SAN JOSE, Calif. - The San Jose metropolitan area has received the dubious distinction of becoming the first U.S. market, where the median home price has exceeded $2 million, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). In addition to San Jose, the metropolitan area included the Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area,...
Improving predictions of plant species survival with the California poppy
The incandescent orange flowers of the California poppy light up meadows across the Golden State. The fact that this one species is found from hot, dry San Diego all the way to the cool, rainy Klamath Mountains points to a special power: the capacity to adapt to a phenomenally broad range of conditions.
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