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05/20/2024

On Friday, May 17, a new pedestrian bridge was installed, connecting West River to Truckee Springs.

05/20/2024

As of May 20, the Tahoe Forest Hospital District Board of Directors has placed President and Chief Executive Officer Harry Weis on paid administrative leave. Weis has previously announced his retirement date for January 2, 2026. Further details are yet …

05/20/2024

The boys and girls swim and dive teams have once again demonstrated their strength in the pool, securing their 11th consecutive Northern Nevada 3A Regional Championships title last week, a streak that spans from 2013 to 2024.

05/20/2024

The Truckee High School Girls Track and Field team has emerged victorious as the 2024 3A State Champions, adding another feather to their cap after securing the regional championship title earlier this season. The boys' team also made history by …

05/20/2024

Lake Tahoe, Calif. – After a dynamic 2023/24 winter season, Northstar California Resort and Heavenly Mountain Resort are targeting Friday, June 14, for their opening days with an array of unique summer activities available across the region, conditions permitting. Kirkwood …

05/20/2024

TAHOE CITY, Calf. – Twenty-five new engraved bears are now hanging from the railings in Tahoe City's Heritage Plaza through a partnership with the Tahoe Fund, Placer County and the Tahoe City Public Utility District to raise money for trails …

05/20/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Placer County Board of Supervisors will be meeting on Tuesday, May 21 at 8:15 a.m.

05/19/2024

NEVADA COUNTY, Calif. – The Board of Supervisors is considering adopting an ordinance that would allow residents to operate restaurants or sell meals out of their homes.

05/19/2024

Placer County, Calif. – Visit Placer is proud to announce the return of the free Explorer Pass, encouraging visitors and residents to explore dozens of locations throughout the county. With this free mobile-exclusive digital pass, participants can accumulate points and …

05/19/2024

"Hey Chief, when should I do my defensible space around the house?"

05/19/2024

The Tahoe Fund closed its fiscal year at the end of March, and this past year provided resounding proof that the desire to improve the Lake Tahoe environment for all to enjoy is a commitment that is deeply shared.

05/18/2024

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – Placer County is inviting the community to Discover and Discuss: Projects and Programs Shaping the Future of North Lake Tahoe on Thursday, May 30, from 5:30-8 p.m. at the North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach. …

05/18/2024

KINGS BEACH, Calif. – Drivers can expect delays on State Route 28 along the north shore of Lake Tahoe next week, as Caltrans resumes traffic-interfering work.

05/18/2024

The warming weather and rapidly melting snow around Tahoe are welcome signs that summer is on its way. As wet and green as things are, now is the time to be extra vigilant and to prepare for wildfire season. Meteorologists …

05/17/2024

KINGS BEACH, Calif. – The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team is hosting a Community Wildfire Preparedness Workshop on June 1. The event runs from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach.

05/17/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif.– If the best thing you can do for climate change is to vote, the Tahoe Youth Action Team is on it. The youth division of the North Tahoe chapter of the non-partisan climate solutions organization Citizens' Climate Lobby, …

05/17/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The month of May 2024 marks the 75th anniversary of the first meeting of the Tahoe Forest Hospital District, which was formed one month prior, following the donation of land by Richard "Dick" Joseph where the hospital …

05/17/2024

In a landmark achievement, both the boys and girls track teams of Truckee High School have secured the 3A Northern Regional Championship for the first time. This victory, hard-fought over a two-day meet, is a testament to the dedication and …

05/16/2024

January 31, 1941 – April 29, 2024
Eugene David Gastelum, known to his many friends as Geno passed on April 29, 2024 with family at his side. He was Born January 31, 1941 to Mary L Gastelum and Joseph Gastelum …

05/16/2024

June 23, 1936 – May 6, 2024
Saul Dan Timens of Alameda, son of Irving and Mildred Timens, passed away on May 6, 2024, at age 86.
Saul was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. He graduated from Cleveland Heights …

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