The Spooky Origins of Pumpkins in Halloween

When it comes to Halloween, one of the first images that pops into our minds is the cheerful glow of carved pumpkins, or as we affectionately call them, Jack-o’-Lanterns. But how did these vibrant orange gourds become such an iconic part of Halloween? Let’s take a journey through history to uncover the roots of this […]

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Staying Focused While Working From Home

Working from home can be challenging, especially when you throw in a couple kids, dogs and that endless chore list. Well we did the research and came up with a list of 10 ways to stay focused while working from home. Have a Dedicated Work Space Whether you have a sprawling home office or a […]

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Prohibition: 100 years ago

The 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution–which banned the manufacture, transportation and sale of intoxicating liquors–ushered in a period in American history known as Prohibition.  Prohibition officially went into effect on January 17, 1920, with the passage of the Volstead Act. The Movement In the 1820’s and ’30’s, a wave of religious revivalism swept the […]

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The Donner Party Anniversary

Arguably, Donner Pass is the most important square mile in California with many firsts: •The first wagon trains to California •The first transcontinental railroad •The first transcontinental highway •The first transcontinental air route. Even with all these firsts for California and the west, the tragic journey of the Donner Wagon Party is probably the most […]

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The McIver Dairy Project

Are you concerned about what’s going on with the McIver Dairy Project? Is it another housing development? Grocery store? Parking lot? None of the above. Concerns over the current ecological state of the McIver Dairy property has prompted the Truckee Town Council to move forward with plans to restore the land. That’s right, it’s a […]

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