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08/11/2024

Candidate filing deadlines for 17 local offices have been extended due to failure of an eligible incumbent to file. Prospective candidates for the offices listed below have until close of business on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 to file to run …

08/10/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Truckee Police Department and the Truckee Fire Protection District are responding to a propane tank leak on West River Rd.

08/09/2024

INCLINE VILLAGE, NV. – Sand Harbor State Park will be closing the boat ramp and boat ramp parking at Sand Harbor State Park on Tuesdays and Wednesdays starting Tuesday, August 13, 2024, due to ongoing staffing shortages. These closures are …

08/09/2024

I love Nevada. Don't you? Our motto? "I'll keep my nose out of your business if you'll keep your nose out of mine." Facebook? While giving due credit to Brooklyn for a Nevada shoutout to Facebook, it sounds something like …

08/09/2024

The Donner Party Hike (DPH) combines the love for the Sierra Nevada wilderness and its history. The history of Donner Summit Pass has many "firsts" including:

08/09/2024

OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. – Placer County has released for public review a partially-revised final environmental impact report for the Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan in North Lake Tahoe.

08/09/2024

Every year thousands of visitors flock to Emerald Bay State Park. Many of them enjoy the scenic drive on Highway 89, scores of them hike down to the beach and tour Vikingsholm, hundreds take in the sight of the crystal …

08/09/2024

NEVADA COUNTY, Calif. — On Thursday, Aug. 8, the Nevada County Planning Commission met to discuss the proposed Alpenglow Sawmill and Wood Processing Facility. The meeting focused on whether to grant a Conditional Use Permit that would allow the construction …

08/08/2024

KINGS BEACH, Calif. – Fire agencies quickly responded to a wildlife above Kings Beach which was reported just before 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 7.

08/08/2024

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. – A fire north of Placerville, Calif. that started early yesterday morning, Aug. 7, among other fires burning over the west, is sending a haze over the Tahoe Basin.

08/08/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Tahoe Donner's Equestrian Center will host its 5th Annual Wild West Fest on Saturday, Aug. 31. The event, held at the center adjacent to the Alder Creek Adventure Center, will offer a range of family-oriented activities and …

08/08/2024

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) held its first public workshop for the Short-Range Transit Plan (SRTP) on Tuesday, Aug. 6. The session provided insights into the district's plans for 2024-2029 and sought community feedback on future …

08/08/2024

To try and decide each week where and what to eat around the basin can be a challenge – there are so many amazing choices. In this feature we'll dive into dishes that will surely satisfy those hunger pangs and …

08/07/2024

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08/07/2024

Planning a staycation in Lake Tahoe offers a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure, making it an ideal destination for both locals and travelers seeking a getaway without venturing far from home.

08/07/2024

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) today announced the launch of "Tahoe Living: Cultivating Community, Conserving the Basin," the next phase of the agency's affordable and workforce housing program. Cultivating Community is a comprehensive, multi-year project to help address the …

08/07/2024

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Last week, the North Tahoe Community Alliance launched the second Annual Grant Cycle and began accepting applications for the financial support of projects and programs that achieve community vitality, economic health, and environmental sustainability. Applicants have …

08/07/2024

HOMEWOOD, Calif. – The acclaimed and prestigious wooden boat show in North America celebrates its 50th anniversary with a must-see "50 Years of Overall Best of Show" Marque Class August 9-10 at Obexer's Boat Company in Homewood.

08/07/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Tahoe Forest Health System announced Dr. Carin Eldridge has joined their Pediatrics team at the Tahoe Forest MultiSpecialty Clinics in Truckee. Dr. Eldridge specializes in a full spectrum of primary care, from newborn through adolescence. She is …

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