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The Power of Music and Connection
TRUCKEE, Calif. – Alzheimer’s is such a highly challenging disease. It strips away the pieces that make you feel like yourself and often leads to isolation. This makes people feel even more disconnected from themselves and their communities. That’s why making meaningful connections to other people is so important for patients of Alzheimer’s and dementia. Enter a group of middle school students from the Tahoe Expedition Academy (TEA) in Truckee, California.
Cyclists from across country set to take on Life Time Tahoe Trail MTB Race on July 20
TRUCKEE, Calif. – The 14th annual Life Time Tahoe Trail MTB returns to Tahoe’s Northstar Resort for a weekend of mountain biking adventure and family fun in a world-class recreation destination. More than 700 cyclists will flock to the Lake Tahoe area to participate in 100K and 50K...
Climate Transformation Alliance hosts webinar on financing building decarbonization
The Climate Transformation Alliance, in collaboration with the North Tahoe Chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby and 100% Renewable Truckee, will host a webinar on “Financing the Costs of Building Decarbonization” as part of its series for community leaders and the general public on “How to Electrify Buildings in Truckee Tahoe.”
Everline Resort & Spa announces ‘Chipping In For Charity’ golf tournament
OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. – Nestled in Northern California’s picturesque Olympic Valley, at the base of Palisades Tahoe, Everline Resort & Spa is delighted to announce The Everline Chipping in for Charity Tournament, scheduled for August 16, 2024. This signature event will proudly support the Palisades Tahoe Community Foundation, a distinguished non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the Tahoe area through educational, health, and community development initiatives.
Flutes soared in Olympic Valley Chapel
OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. – Concert programs were waving like fans as the three musicians took the stage at the Olympic Valley Chapel on Saturday, July 7. But soon, an intent stillness came over the full house audience, as Carol Wincenc and Ray Furuta on flutes and Alexandria Le on piano began their first number. The audience activity for this extraordinary musical performance focused on the listening experience.
‘I would’ve never came to Folsom’: Former police speak publicly, allege racism in department
FOLSOM, Calif. — Three former Folsom police employees alleging racism within the Folsom Police Department spoke publicly Wednesday for the first time about their discrimination lawsuits. Around 1 p.m., former police officers James Dorris and Homer Limon and former evidence technician Laura Knudsen sat at a panel next to...
Folsom is one of California's fastest growing cities. Here's why | Dollars & Sense
FOLSOM, Calif. — A new report shows one of the fastest growing cities in California is in Sacramento County. Folsom ranks third, according to the state’s finance department. It comes as California experienced positive population growth in 2023 for the first time since 2020. Growth can mean more...
2 arrested after deadly shooting in Sacramento's Greenhaven neighborhood
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Two people were arrested in the last week in connection with a deadly April shooting in Sacramento’s Pocket-Greenhaven neighborhood. According to the Sacramento Police Department, 24-year-old Taquez Foster-Worsham was arrested July 10 and 28-year-old Jamar Anderson was arrested July 16 in Indio. Both were arrested...
El Dorado Hills school named a California Honor Roll School
Jackson Elementary School earns prestigious recognition. Jackson Elementary School in El Dorado Hills has achieved the prestigious recognition of being named a California Honor Roll School by the Educational Results Partnership (ERP). This notable accolade is part of ERP’s annual listing of top-performing schools and districts across the state, highlighting those that have excelled in closing achievement gaps and fostering educational excellence among students.
Sky River Casino looking to expand staff with on-site job fairs
(FOX40.COM) — Sky River Casino in Elk Grove is looking to hire more people as the casino plans for a future expansion. Sky River Casino is hosting on-site job fairs every third Thursday of each month with its next job fair scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 18. The casino is hiring […]
'Absolutely heartbreaking': Sacramento couple out $45K as FBI investigates surrogate escrow company
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A pair of hopeful parents in Sacramento are living a nightmare after tens of thousands of dollars meant to pay their surrogate are gone. Katelyn and Christopher Kettmann’s biggest dream is to become parents. For years, Katelyn dealt with severe endometriosis and in 2020 had...
In service: El Dorado Hills grad trains at Great Lakes Naval Station
Sailors are some of the most highly trained people on the planet and this training begins at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes, otherwise known as boot camp. Every enlisted sailor starts their Navy journey at boot camp at Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois. Petty Officer 3rd Class Alex Nicov, a...
Vacancy Tax proponents to host online info session
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The proponents of the vacancy tax, now designated Measure N, will hold a digital information policy to answer questions about the policy on Wednesday, July 24, from 6 to 7 p.m. on Zoom. Members of Locals for Affordable Housing will walk through the key...
$500,000 in grants now available to fund programs supporting Sacramento start-up businesses and entrepreneurs
The City of Sacramento Office of Innovation and Economic Development is now accepting applications for grants to fund organizations that help start-up businesses and entrepreneurs in Sacramento. The “Innovation Incubator and Accelerator Grants” are focused on supporting early-stage businesses located in the city of Sacramento. The goal is to help...
Maidu drops game to Fair Oaks Orangevale, 3-1, playing for title Thursday
The Maidu 10-11-year-old All-Star team was cruising along in the District 54 tournament with two shutout victories only to lose to Lakeside, 9-8, which forced a second championship game the following day. Flash forward to current day, as Maidu had three shutout victories only to lose to a Fair Oaks...
Phoenix Man Gets Lenient Sentence For Gun Smuggling; 41 Charges Dropped After He Cops Plea Deal
A 22 year old man from Phoenix can celebrate the fact that most of the gun charges leveled against him have been dropped, after he got busted running guns from Arizona to California. He could up serving just 2 years in jail, after being pulled over near Chiriaco Summit back...
Thieves target Vallejo youth football league, van and equipment stolen
VALLEJO, Calif. (KRON) — A youth football league was targeted by thieves in the North Bay. A van used to transport kids and equipment was stolen from The Coach Sarna NFL Flag Football League in Vallejo. It was tracked down and arrests have been made, but not before the suspects caused thousands of dollars in […]
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