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The Reno Air Races won approval for the special permit necessary to put on the event this September 12-16, 2012.  One other stipulation that they must meet is to secure a $100 million dollar insurance policy.  Air Race officials are confident...

The Del Paso Boulevard Partnership hosts the Smoke & Fire BBQ Competition on Sunday, May 20 from 12pm - 4pm at 1803 Del Paso Boulevard. Eight Sacramento City Fire Station teams will battle in a rib and tri-tip BBQ competition benefiting the vol...

On Sunday evening, May 20, Reno will be in the perfect viewing path for the annular eclipse.  An annular eclipse is when the moon crosses directly in front of the sun, but the lunar disk is too small to cover the entire sun.  When the moon is...

Sacramentans got a taste of amphibian fun at the recent 38th Annual Capitol Jumping Frog Contest, won by Jumping by Intoxicated, who leaped 12'5" at the urging of Anya Lawler with the office of Assembly Member Norma Torres.But the main...

The business of Sutter's Fort will be the topic of the next interactive Hands-on-History day at Sutter's Fort State Historic Park. In addition to learning about the many financial ventures that supported John Sutter's fort, visitors will get to try their hand at writing in a ledger...

There are two organized city street clean ups scheduled for June 2, 2012 in North Tahoe.Truckee Day is a town-wide street clean up and civic pride day.  Volunteer registration begins at 8:00am from about 22 locations.  Volunteers are given t-...

The Civil War comes alive at Gibson Ranch this weekend. Visitors will have the opportunity to tour civilian, Union and Confederate camps, witness battle re-enactments, and enjoy period music, food and crafts. You can also hear historic speeches and chat...

Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) sales and races are on the rise as the sport grows in popularity.  The following is a list of Lake Tahoe area races.May 26, Donner Lake Tahoe Cup, West-End Beach, 5 mile loop.June 16, Thunderbird Run, Sand Harbor, 8 mile...

The Meadowview Alliance Multicultural Parade & Festival takes place tomorrow from 10am - 3pm, beginning at John Still School and ending at Rosa Parks Middle School. The festival begins at 11:30am with live entertainment, food, games, raffles, and ...

In celebration of National Train Day and Mother's Day, visitors to Folsom's Rail Daze will have a unique opportunity take a ride on a vintage 1914 streetcar or a "speeder" (railroad maintenance car).In addition to the excursion rides, there will...