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Happy Independence Day. ...We're making it slightly easier on you all... fireworks shows, and the best places to watch 'em — you're welcome.

Incline:

9:30 p.m. — Fireworks at Incline Beach

The Skinny: Last year, Red, White & Tahoe Blue, tony Incline's five-day celebration, dropped an alleged $200k on its half-hour fireworks show featuring the Reno Philharmonic scoring the affiar. This year, even though many of the town's ballers spent too much at the McCain campaign fundraiser ($3k a head for rubber-chicken lunch — suckers). So the fireworks are going to be scaled back.

Locals' spot: Worth the hike up Tunnel Creek — that's all we're gonna say.

SLT

9:45 p.m.

The Skinny: Top-10 in the country according to USA today. This'll be the longest show in the Basin (35 mins. last year); Incline tried to take the mantle, but this is 'the one'. Watch from Nevada, Regan or El Dorado beaches.

SLT cont'd:

Locals' spot: Again, if you can get strip casino access (hint: carry a couple $20s w/you) ...do it. Otherwise, strap on those hiking boots and scramble your way up Heavenly. 

Tahoe City:

9:30 p.m. — Fireworks at Commons Beach

Tahoe City cont'd:

The Skinny: 63rd celebration should be a big one ...The downtown association was able to use the flagging economy to its advantage — securing a little more 'bang for their buck' this year; show's rumored to be on par with Incline this year and may rival heavy-hitter SLT.

Locals' spot: Find a rooftop (we're not saying which one though).

Truckee:

9 p.m. — Fireworks at West End Beach

The Skinny: get there early (6ish) tickets seem to sell out quick on Donner. Kind of a Truckee thing ...so tread lightly if you're repping the 415, 510 or 916.

Truckee cont'd:

Locals' Spot: Keep going up Old 40. Pack a picnic ...Oh, and if you're really creative and are down for a hike from Mt. Judah — think lake run.
 



 

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Basin is blowin' up

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  • ...But a little locals' skinny on where to watch...

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  • Where to go where the other folks won't this weekend...
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  • 9-mile time trial a stage 1 warm-up
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4th of July Entertainment Calendar

7/03/09, 9:19 pm, Staff Report

  • Fireworks schedule inside
  • ...And a little music after...

Incline's Red White and Tahoe Blue underway

7/03/09, 9:19 pm, Staff Report

  • Incline residents come through with $89k for fireworks show...
  • ...concerts on the beach, wine & cheese, bbq and pancake breakfasts - RW&TB goes on even in dire economic times

Independence Day Weather

7/03/09, 9:05 pm, Staff Report

  • Happy Birthday USA
  • ...Be safe. Don't drink and drive. ...And remember your forefathers... 

Goodbye winter - the final Cali snow report

7/03/09, 11:51 am, By Seth Lightcap

  • It's 4th of July Weekend - 'bout time to hang up them boots...
  • ...Shasta still worthy...

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4th of July safety tips from the pros at North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District

7/02/09, 9:50 pm, By Tia Rancourt

  • Fire-safety tips...
  • Here's one: Fireworks are illegal in the basin

Downieville Classic in one week

7/02/09, 9:49 pm, By Seth Lightcap

  • 90 percent of mtb trails open sez locals
  • $20 shuttles to Packer Saddle running daily for mtb Nirvana (and course preride)

Basin Bargain Basement - Rollin' in my Six-Fo'

7/02/09, 9:08 pm, By Andrew Pridgen

  • Seriously, check oiut the paneling...
  • ...And don't change a thing

Does it cost more to eat healthy?

7/01/09, 9:51 pm, By Amber Finch

  • Tahoeticker nutrition guru Amber Finch breaks down economics of eating right...
  • ...And you'd be surprised how much junk costs...

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All the world's a stage Part VIII - We're in Tahoe

7/01/09, 1:47 pm, By Angi Weiss-Brandt

  • It's JULY - t-minus 10 days till curtain...
  • Are you ready for some Shakes?!

The Ticker Insider - Hey baby - it's the 4th of July

6/30/09, 7:56 am, Staff Report

  • No beer for you on the Truckee
  • Cowboy'd up at the RR

Pretty Praxis skis

6/30/09, 6:49 am, Praxis staff

  • On-lin-only deals from Truckee ski-maker
  • ...new jib ski au natural

Alpine and Moment Skis team up for '09-'10 season

6/29/09, 11:25 am, By Andrew Pridgen

  • Fine, so we're Moment junkies!
  • ...OF COURSE we're gonna cheer for the local business taking down the big guys - duh! ...Offer dets inside...

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The Tahoe 10 - Basin's Best Breakfast

6/28/09, 10:40 pm, By Tahoeticker staff

  • Tahoeticker kicks off Monday 'best-of' series
  • ...And yes, if you're uber-local... you can probably skip it (or at least voice your displeasure)...

Volunteer at the Lake Tahoe Music Festival - get free tixs

6/28/09, 3:56 pm, Staff Report

  • Volunteer - see Huey for free
  • ...Click here and sign in

Tahoeticker's June Shakespeare fest. ticket winner announced

6/28/09, 3:37 pm, Staff Report

  • Free premium tix for 'tt' readers in July and August
  • Click and win ...it's just that simple

Gonzalez and Garrard take XTERRA Tahoe City

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  • Truckee's Garrard makes it an XTERRA Tahoe City 3-peat
  • ...Like a local's Kobe

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Koerner and Ortiz take Western States

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  • Ideal conditions, trails not too dusty... but heat/fatigue sets in over the last 15 miles for elite ultra runners
  • Koerner - 16:24; Ortiz - 18:24

Looking at lakefront porn

6/27/09, 3:30 pm, By Andrew Pridgen

  • ...Real estate porn that is...
  • And the question: Would you really want to live in something worth more than... well, you?!

It's gettin' hot up here

6/26/09, 2:52 pm, Staff Report

  • So ...put on all that SPF
  • ...Sun's here to stay through the 4th - come 'n get it

Hear that California - East Shore resurfacing project finishes early

6/26/09, 1:15 pm, Staff Reports

  • ...And on budget
  • ...Props to NDOT/Granite Construction

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Historic Sugar Bowl Lodge open for summer

6/26/09, 9:36 am, By John Monson

  • ...Four Peaks restaurant and Belt Room Bar open seven days a week June 26 through Labor Day
  • ...First time (in the summer months) ...hike the PCT and saddle up to the bar...

TT sits down with - Truckee single-speed guru Snover Part II

6/25/09, 11:24 pm, By A. Pridgen

  • Part II of the Snover interview
  • ...What it's like to race with Lance

TT sits down with - Truckee single-speed guru Conrad Snover

6/25/09, 11:12 pm, By A. Pridgen

  • ...Today, how a single-speed junkie relates to roadies...
  • Part II Friday: My ride w/Lance

Julia and Marco are in - Bode is out

6/24/09, 5:39 pm, Staff Report

  • Miller snubbed right back after shaking free of the US team in '07
  • ...No ticket to Vancouver for you.... 

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LUNA Chix release summer schedule

6/23/09, 4:24 pm, By Wendy Lautner

  • LUNA Chix mtb ride jumps off near Truckee Tues. nite
  • ...Click inside for dets/full summer calendar

Electrical fire causes delay for B's Mesquite Grill opening

6/23/09, 3:02 pm, Staff Report

  • Fmr. Cheese Steak shop kitchen fire Monday said not to be suspicious in nature
  • ...Mesquite grill opening to be delayed...

All the world's a stage Part VII - Blocking

6/23/09, 10:40 am, By Angi Weiss-Brandt

  • One more week till Shakes crew comes from Reno to Tahoe...
  • ...But the hard work is happening ...now

The Ticker Insider

6/23/09, 9:29 am, By A. Pridgen

  • Athlete of the week: Nash
  • TRPA weirdness of the week: Buoys

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398 miles to the nearest WalMart

6/22/09, 7:57 pm, By N. Hammerel

  • Fears, Tears ...and BEERS... mtb race in Ely lives up to billing
  • ...And we got the mugs to prove it...

Toni Fauver Memorial Nature Hike set for July 8

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  • Hikers/birders mark your calendars...
  • ...Treat for those up visiting to get locals' POV... and benefits the Gatekeeper's Museum in TC

Full moon fever at Squaw

6/22/09, 10:19 am, By Savannah Cowley

  • Squaw releases summer sunset and full moon hike schedule
  • ..First up for full moon: July 6 and 7

Two-fer GM at Homewood and Alpine

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  • Homewood GM Hoopingarner will work Alpine as well...
  • SF-based JMA (owner of both resorts) says Homewood redevelopment still on

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Tahoe Arts Festival Italian Street Painting dates set

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  • Madonnari at the Bilty July 11 and 12
  • Live music, food ...and clowns 

TickerVid - Happy 10-year anniversary to LFO's Summer Girls

6/16/09, 12:23 pm, Staff Report

  • It's been 10 years since that summer...
  • ...Since that summer

America - the land of the fat and unaware?!

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  • Finch breaks down our nation's health crisis
  • ...LOTS of reading/viewing material inside...plus a recipe

50-year storm shaping up off the coast - meteorologists say winter '09-'10 could be 'the BIG one'

6/15/09, 12:30 pm, By Andrew Pridgen

  • Sea warming at 'unusually rapid rate' in June...
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Still time to win '09 Specialized mtb from humane society

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  • Buy a raffle ticket from Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe
  • ...Win a $3,100 bike

Tuesday Bluesday at Squaw Village in July and August

6/12/09, 7:19 am, By Natasha Bourlin

  • Some decent acts: Curtis Salgado, Robin Rogers, Tinsley Ellis...
  • ...Couple other deals (click inside)

Shroomin' in the Basin

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  • Wild Morels popping up in Tahoe
  • You know the $45-per-lb. kind ...and no, you don't need a Frisbee to enjoy them...

Enviro nonprofit says TRPA slacking on invasive species

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  • TRPA officials: Bring the info.
  • ...But Alpengroup compares invasive species explosion to an underwater 'wildfire'...

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