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10/12/2024

As of this writing, it appears the Tahoe Conservancy is about to acquire Motel Six, a happy ending for a motel that used to charge six dollars. I happened to have enjoyed a summer there myself some sixty-three summers ago. …

10/12/2024

RENO, Nev. – As temperatures rise, particularly in alpine regions, lakes are feeling the heat. Research published today in the journal Science, led by researchers at the Carnegie Institution for Science, indicates that climate change impacts critical winter processes including …

10/11/2024

HOMEWOOD, Calif. – Homewood Mountain Resort will not open for the 2024-2025 season.

10/11/2024

KINGS BEACH, Calif. – "We're saying adios Caliente! Caliente is closed. Thank you for your support over the years. Don't forget to visit our other sister restaurants."

10/11/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Truckee Elementary School is excited to announce its first Career Day, scheduled for Oct. 14 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. The event aims to inspire students by showcasing a variety of professions and the pathways to achieving them.

10/11/2024

NEW WASHOE CITY, Nev. – On Wednesday, Oct. 9, North Tahoe hosted the NIAA 2A West Regionals at Toiyabe Golf Club, where perfect weather and a pristine course set the stage for an exciting day of golf. 

10/11/2024

NORTH LAKE TAHOE – In July 2023, Wyatt Nordstrom, president of the Tahoe Crew and one of its coaches, set off on an ambitious mission to establish the first youth rowing program on Lake Tahoe. This summer, the club expanded …

10/11/2024

Before I fell in love with Lake Tahoe, I couldn't have told you what a stream environment zone was (Meadows! Marshes!) or why the arrival of tiny little clams could have such a big impact on lakes. But over the …

10/10/2024

June 6, 1943 – April 7, 2024
Anne was a great Tahoe friend and neighbor. She moved to California from New York in the late 70s. Anne graduated from San Jose State University with a Bachelor of Science degree. She …

10/10/2024

– September 21, 2024
Margaret "Peggy" Lorraine (Senate) Richards, 82, passed away September 21, 2024 at Truckee Extended Care Hospital, from a long illness. She was born in 1942 in Washington DC where her parents Leonard Edwin Senate and Etta …

10/10/2024

– September 21, 2024
"In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks". John Muir
It is with great sadness we announce the passing, of our son, Christian Alexander Turner (Chris) in the early morning of the …

10/10/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Truckee Town Hall is open for voting. The Town Hall vote center at 10183 Truckee Airport Road is where residents may vote, request replacement ballots, register to vote and ask questions about the voting process. 

10/10/2024

AUBURN, Calif. – The Placer County Community Development Resource Agency is inviting the community to hear a presentation and provide feedback on proposed county code amendments during a town hall meeting Oct. 15.

10/10/2024

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 …

10/10/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Truckee Town Council met on Tuesday, Oct. 8 to discuss an update from staff and the River Revitalization Steering Committee on the progress of the River Revitalization project. 

10/09/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Youth development nonprofit, SOS Outreach, plans to award an estimated $45,000 in scholarships to families this winter season. The nonprofit, which engages over 3,000 youth annually across 10 states and 15 communities, helps young people develop life …

10/09/2024

AUBURN, Calif. – The Placer County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously during their Tuesday, Oct. 7 meeting to adopt two resolutions opposing California's Propositions 5 and 33 on the November ballot. 

10/09/2024

NEVADA COUNTY, Calif. – The Nevada County Board of Supervisors met on Oct. 8 to discuss significant developments, including the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) for the new Truckee Library and an appeal regarding a proposed mixed-use development.

10/08/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Truckee Wolverines girls golf team is making waves in the 2024 fall season, currently sitting at the top of the 3A Northern Division standings with just two tournaments remaining. The team, led by senior Alina Gillespie …

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