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05/11/2024

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – The Tahoe Rim Trail Association will be hosting the Annual Awards Dinner, an event celebrating the accomplishments of 2023 and setting the stage for an exciting 2024 trail season. Held at Granlibakken Tahoe in Tahoe City, …

05/10/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Tahoe Youth Action Team, the youth division of the North Tahoe chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby, has won first place in CCL's national "Great School Electrification Challenge."  This contest called for student groups to work to …

05/10/2024

KINGS BEACH, Calif. – In collaboration with surrounding cities and counties, Placer County announced the launch of TahoeAlerts, an emergency notification system locator.

05/10/2024

After a long winter day of playing in the snow, oftentimes the quick solution is to satisfy your craving at one of the local dining options in the Lake Tahoe Basin. However, upon your arrival, you realize every single restaurant …

05/10/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The ski resorts are closed, the snow is melting and many people are dusting off their mountain bikes, putting air in their tires, and hitting the trails. One Truckee group has been working behind the scenes all …

05/09/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation will accept applications for Workforce Scholarships. Applications are open to young adults pursuing in-demand careers that benefit our region. Scholarships support advanced education or certification in fields such as education, vocational career paths, …

05/09/2024

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – Four investment projects in eastern Placer County amounting to nearly 2.7 million were approved Tuesday by the Placer County Board of Supervisors to advance regional goals including improved transportation and recreation.

05/09/2024

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 …

05/08/2024

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) gave the Sierra Sun its preliminary report Wednesday into the deaths of Liron and Naomi Petrushka who lived in Incline Village.

05/08/2024

The Truckee Library would like to invite the community to three free upcoming events that celebrate our area's rich local history.

05/08/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe announced its strategic partnership with 401GO and Western Level Advisors, aimed at providing a top-level 401(k) solution to its members across California and Nevada. Given the recent State of California mandate …

05/08/2024

AUBURN, Calif. – After more than three decades of service with a number of local government agencies spanning the West Coast, Jane Christenson announced her retirement from Placer County effective May 4, 2024.

05/08/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. — At Truckee Donner Public Utility District's May board of directors meeting, the board approved an electric bill credit under the new Power Cost Adjustment rate, approved a crucial water infrastructure maintenance project in Tahoe Donner, and held …

05/07/2024

PLACER COUNTY, Calif. Today, May 7, on National Fentanyl Awareness Day, the Placer County 1 Pill Can Kill Placer campaign released its annual update reaffirming the county's collective commitment to fighting the fentanyl crisis.  

05/07/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – If you're looking for a place to make all of your baked good dreams come true, the new Coffeebar Bakery has you covered. The newest addition to the Coffeebar family opened Friday, May 3 to an excited …

05/07/2024

AUBURN, Calif. – This year, Mother's Day (May 12) happens to also be the first day of National Prevention Week, which promotes substance misuse prevention and positive mental health. In tandem with these dual observances, Placer County Health and Human …

05/07/2024

OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. – Olympic Valley Public Service District board of directors formally introduced an ordinance to adopt water, sewer, and garbage rate hikes, and revised district codes. On April 30, the board waived the reading of the ordinance.

05/07/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Although Isaac Pacheco Martinez's acceptances to Harvard and Yale are remarkable, what truly distinguishes him is his outlook on life. He chooses to see the positive in every situation and aspires to transform the present political landscape.

05/06/2024

For the first time in recent history, the National Weather Service in Reno issued a Winter Storm Warning in May, according to a Palisades Tahoe press release.

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