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07/19/2024

Placer County has issued a health advisory in the Carnelian Bay area of Lake Tahoe following a sewage spill that reached the lake yesterday evening.

07/19/2024

Summer is a time of relaxation and recreation for many, but for libraries, it marks a period of bustling activity and vibrant community engagement. With schools out of session and families seeking enriching activities, libraries become essential hubs of learning …

07/19/2024

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The 19th annual Tahoe Bike Month achieved record-breaking participation this year, according to the organizers. Through the month of June, a diverse community of 474 Tahoe residents and visitors embraced biking as a sustainable transportation option, …

07/19/2024

OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. – California Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot came to Olympic Valley recently and highlighted the completion of a 120-acre shaded fuel break along the North Ridge in a post on X.

07/19/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – A proposed industrial development, including a sawmill and wood processing facility, has elicited concern among local residents. Friends of Prosser Truckee, a group of community members, has formed to address the project, which is set to be …

07/18/2024

February 28, 1952 – May 27, 2024
Homer "Nute" Mullings, 72, of Truckee, CA passed away unexpectedly on May 27th, 2024.
Nute was born in Albuquerque, NM on Feb. 28th,1952. He was raised in Santa Fe, NM. After graduating from …

07/18/2024

November 24, 1937 – July 5, 2024
Kermit Wesley McMillin born November 24, 1937 passed away peacefully with his family around him on July 5, 2024. Kermit is survived by his wife Carolyn of 64 years, his daughter Susan, sons …

07/18/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Nevada County Assessor's Office has certified the 2024 Nevada County Assessment Roll, which reflects the value of all taxable property in Nevada County and provides a comprehensive view of the strength of the local real estate …

07/18/2024

OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. – Placer County has scheduled two public hearings in August to discuss the controversial Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan.

07/18/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Sierra Community House announced the inaugural "Blue Harvest: United to Nourish," farm-to-table dinner aimed at supporting local hunger relief efforts. Blue Harvest will take place on Aug. 25 from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Dancing Pines venue …

07/18/2024

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – As summer heats up so does the anticipation for one of Lake Tahoe's most beloved charitable events, Boarding For Breast Cancer's (B4BC) 20th Annual Skate the Lake this weekend.

07/18/2024

To try and decide each week where and what to eat in and 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 …

07/17/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. –  The Town of Truckee will announce the winners of its "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark" photo contest at a community reception planned for July 26. The well-received night-time photography competition, which garnered an impressive 88 submissions, …

07/17/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The 14th annual Life Time Tahoe Trail MTB returns to Tahoe's Northstar Resort for a weekend of mountain biking adventure and family fun in a world-class recreation destination.

07/17/2024

The Climate Transformation Alliance, in collaboration with the North Tahoe Chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby and 100% Renewable Truckee, will host a webinar on "Financing the Costs of Building Decarbonization" as part of its series for community leaders and the …

07/17/2024

OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. – Nestled in Northern California's picturesque Olympic Valley, at the base of Palisades Tahoe, Everline Resort & Spa is delighted to announce The Everline Chipping in for Charity Tournament, scheduled for August 16, 2024. This signature event …

07/17/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Alzheimer's is such a highly challenging disease. It strips away the pieces that make you feel like yourself and often leads to isolation. This makes people feel even more disconnected from themselves and their communities. That's why …

07/17/2024

Big Boy, the largest operating steam locomotive in the world, roared through Truckee late last Sunday. It was delayed two and a half hours because it hit a fallen tree on the tracks near Auburn. Because it was delayed, the …

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