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02/19/2023

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — The North Tahoe boys’ basketball team had their season come to a close Friday night after dropping a heartbreaker to rivals Incline in the Class 2A Northern League semifinals. The Highlanders...

02/18/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. — After a balmy Presidents' Day holiday weekend, cold temperatures, strong winds and snow returns next week to the Truckee-Tahoe region. Sunny skies with high temps in the 50s through Monday will be...

02/17/2023

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — The Lake Tahoe housing crisis is a hot topic, and local resident Elizabeth Cameron has documented the difficulties of finding places to live. Cameron was a coach for the Palisades Tahoe...

02/17/2023

To kick off Women’s History Month at 5:30 p.m. March 2, the Truckee Library will feature local author Leticia Aguilar and co-author Eve Quesnel and their book, Leaving Patriarchy Behind. The book is Aguilar’s story...

02/17/2023

KIRKWOOD, Calif. — The high school alpine racing season came to an end this week at Kirkwood Mountain Resort with the Tahoe Basin Ski League state championships. The top prep skiers from around the region...

02/17/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. — The Truckee boys and girls’ basketball teams closed out their seasons last week against rivals South Tahoe. The Wolverines celebrated senior night during the games, but weren’t able to overcome the Vikings,...

02/17/2023

Lake Tahoe is a wonder not only because of the brilliant blue lake and towering mountains that hold it in place, but also because of the vibrant communities and people that reside here. It is...

02/17/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. — Tahoe residents are all too familiar with the black bears that inhabit the basin. A lot of time and resources are spent educating visitors and new residents about how to live and...

02/17/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. — For the third consecutive race, Truckee snowboarder Ellery Manning couldn’t be caught. Manning and North Tahoe’s Hanna Percy were locked in a tight battle at Monday’s regular season finale at Northstar California...

02/17/2023

TAHOE CITY, Nev. — The high school Nordic schedule took skiers to Tahoe Cross-Country Ski Area for the North Tahoe Freestyle, marking the fifth of six regular season races. North Tahoe freshman Niki Johnson won...

02/17/2023

I’ve been contemplating possible new ventures to tackle when I retire, small businesses that do not require driving or flying, and I’d like to share them with you here. First, is the possibility of opening...

02/17/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. — For the last few summers, major wildfires have burned in communities surrounding Truckee. Each time there is a threat of wildfire, many residents and visitors want to know what the evacuation plan...

02/16/2023

January 17, 1945 – January 31, 2023 Stanley J Walterscheid born January 17th, 1945 in Pomona California, passed away January 31st, 2023 at his home in Truckee, California after a lifetime of dedication to his...

02/16/2023

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – Sierra State Parks Foundation announced a new Memorandum of Agreement between the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California and the Sierra District of California State Parks. Chairman of the Washoe Tribe of Nevada...

02/16/2023

NORDEN, Calif. — Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue and Placer County Sheriff’s Office teamed up last week to bring a pair of lost skiers back to safety. A couple in their early 50s was reportedly...

02/16/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. — The PGA Tour on Tuesday announced that Barracuda Networks, Inc., has signed a multi-year extension as title sponsor of the Barracuda Championship. The tournament, which is held at Tahoe Mountain Club’s Old...

02/16/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. — The Town of Truckee has launched a survey that intends to improve communications efforts to foster community cohesion, greater accessibility to information, and increased, meaningful community engagement.  It is anticipated that the survey...

02/16/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. — Northstar California Resort recently announced the opening of its new restaurant, Wild Pine, located centrally near the rink in the heart of the village. Wild Pine offers a family-friendly dining experience complete...

02/16/2023

TAHOE CITY, Calif. — After an undefeated run through the Class 2A Northern League, the North Tahoe girls’ basketball team has earned the top seed going into the postseason and a first round bye. The...

02/15/2023

TAHOE CITY, Calif. — The Placer County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday appointed North Auburn resident Mark Watts to the Placer County Planning Commission, representing District 5. Watts has served locally on the North Auburn Municipal...

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