Tahoe Truckee Region Local News: Business, Economy & Jobs

The Town of Truckee is launching a $50,000 dollar rebate program to encourage responsible outdoor lighting and to facilitate a switch to new fixtures for homeowners and business owners.

The Truckee Chamber of Commerce is seeking three passionate individuals to join its Board of Directors.

Do you love Desolation Wilderness? Can you help preserve this special place of breathtaking beauty and keep it wild? Would you enjoy doing something meaningful by joining volunteers who spend time "giving back" to ensure this unique area will remain special?

Increased economic activity, tax revenue and business retention and expansion are some of the goals of Nevada County's new two-year Economic Development Action Plan.

Quality Automotive Servicing in Truckee recently hosted a group of Juniors and Seniors from Truckee High School who are enrolled in the new "Adulting" class. They visited the shop to learn essential car safety and maintenance skills.

Elements Eatery and Bar has opened on the South Shore featuring Mexican-American fusion cuisine featuring a full bar and views of Lake Tahoe at 3310 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

The popular Gumba’s pizza has reopened as Gumba’s II next to Grizzly Grill Restaurant in Blairsden featuring pizza, wings, salads and desserts for takeout only.

The push to improve how people, communities, and the environment benefit from Lake Tahoe's booming tourism and outdoor recreation economy is kicking into high gear.

Todd Smith, founder and president of Truckee-based AdventureSmith Explorations and a pioneer in the small-ship adventure cruise industry, has been named among the Top Travel Specialists on Condé Nast Traveler's annual list. This marks the eleventh time Smith has been selected for this recognition.

Two rock climbing buddies witnessed a near accident on a multi-pitch climb that could have easily been avoided with one thing—communication.

On Thursday, March 7, the Alpenglow Sports 18th annual Winter Speaker Series, hosted by Tahoe Mountain Realty, concluded with series cofounder and one of the best storytellers alive, Dave Nettle.

Cowork Tahoe, the very first coworking space in the Tahoe Basin, has been acquired by the team at Untethered, just as Cowork Tahoe celebrates its 10th anniversary.

With persistent mid-winter conditions and a deep snowpack of nearly 15 feet at its summit, Sugar Bowl Resort announced today that its ski season has been extended by three weeks.

In honor of March being Women's History month, Sierra Sun has chosen to spotlight Tahoe City Downtown Association Executive Director Katie Biggers.

Golden State Natural Resources (GSNR) is initiating a project aimed at enhancing the resilience of California's forestlands by acquiring and processing surplus biomass into pelletized fuel.

The Placer County Board of Supervisors heard a presentation on the development of a Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Plan and formation of a Destination Stewardship Council at its meeting in Kings Beach on Tuesday.