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Coming Home

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Truckee native and Chief Petty Officer Kevin Emley will retire from the Navy in September. His crew gave him a homecoming at the place where his love of aviation started: Truckee Tahoe Airport.

Conversation with a Local Steller’s Jay

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Getting to know our noisy neighbor, the Steller’s jay. With their bright blue plumage, these birds are a familiar sight in the Sierra, but just how blue is their blue? You might be surprised.

An Unforgettable Voyage

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Brian Broom-Peltz fled the massive snow this winter by escaping to Australia and South Africa for their regional Burning Man events, and in the process came to find the true meaning of “home.”

YEA!

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YEA! Camps introduce disadvantaged kids to nature with hiking, kayaking, and rock climbing trips in Tahoe/Truckee.

Beautiful Battle

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Michelle Gordon is a devoted caregiver and a natural entrepreneur. Her story is one of determination and unwavering love.

Pressures for Californian College-Bound Students

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High school seniors feel pressure to get into UCs and CSUs, but it’s becoming more and more difficult to gain acceptance. So what are kids to do?

Art That Gives Life

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Artist Aaron Noble hopes the meditative art of sacred geometry helps people to connect to themselves and others.

Drama Queen

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Truckee middle-schooler Sadie Dorst is on the path to a blossoming acting career. She’s now appearing in a new coming-of-age short film called Wait, shot in Reno.

The (Shockingly) Good News About Cold Water

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Icy lakes, cold showers, and frigid plunge pools — cold water immersion is all the rage. Does it offer more than a photo op and bragging rights? Absolutely. Linda Lindsay tells us why in her Practical Wellness column.

Bridging Communities; Breaking Down Walls

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Xochitl Perez grew up in North Lake Tahoe after immigrating to the U.S. from Mexico as a toddler. She now works to bridge the gaps between Mexican and North American cultures locally through acceptance, appreciation, communication, and compassion.