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01/14/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. — Snow is falling at Truckee-Tahoe Saturday morning and most highways around the lake and through town have chain controls in effect. The snow is expected to be heavy throughout Saturday with at...

01/13/2023

Accumulation from the recent series of atmospheric rivers is reminiscent of this same time last year, after the Sierra experienced impressive December precipitation. The Department of Water Resources conducted its first snow survey of the 2023 season...

01/13/2023

Life gotcha down? Maybe it’s time you take a new lease on life, or in this case a new leash. If you’re someone looking for a fresh start and a revitalized spirit, don’t go it...

01/13/2023

Lawyers need law. Shoot. It’s right there in the name. Without law, lawyers would be cast upon the public as a rudderless group of insufferable pontificators – arguing ad nauseum without direction or restraint. They...

01/13/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. — The Truckee Police Department will present a plan to implement automated license plate readers later this month to Town Council. The program, which proposes installation of 17 fixed cameras on public roadways...

01/13/2023

SODA SPRINGS, Calif. — The Truckee Nordic boys and girls’ teams pulled off a first-place sweep during last Friday’s season opener at ASC Training Center. Wolverines freshman Quinn Holan skied to first place in the...

01/13/2023

RENO, Nev. — The Truckee youth wrestling program bookended the new year with a number of podium finishes, closing 2022 by pinning the competition at the Sierra Nevada Classic Youth Tournament, and then posting nine...

01/13/2023

NORDEN, Calif. — The Tahoe Junior Freeride Series opened its season last weekend at Sugar Bowl Ski Resort, bringing more than 250 skiers and riders from around the region to compete on the mountain’s iconic...

01/13/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. — Gas up those snow blowers and batten down the hatches because another series of storms are expected to bring strong winds, multiple feet of snow and travel and possible ski operation disruptions...

01/12/2023

October 29, 1945 – January 6, 2023 William Joseph Keane III (Bill), age 77 passed away peacefully in his sleep. Bill is survived by his two daughters and five grandchildren, he will be greatly missed....

01/12/2023

June 21, 1949 – October 19, 2022 Beautiful Cathy Bixler, longtime beloved Truckee resident, passed away in October, at her home on the Clark Fork River in Idaho. Cathy led an independent, adventurous life of...

01/12/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. — The Truckee Town Council discussed another affordable housing incentive program during their Tuesday meeting.  The Short-Term Rental Workforce Housing Token Pilot Program would encourage the private sector to create workforce housing in...

01/12/2023

TAHOE CITY, Calif. — Placer County District 5 Supervisor Cindy Gustafson is seeking applications from experienced and engaged residents within Supervisorial District 5 to fill an open Placer County Planning Commission seat. Acting as the...

01/12/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. — Another strong winter storm is headed to Lake Tahoe this weekend that is expected to drop multiple feet of snow and cause extended travel disruptions. A break in the stormy weather on...

01/12/2023

To try and decide each week where and what to eat in and around Truckee-Tahoe can be a challenge — there are so many amazing choices. In this feature we’ll dive into dishes that will...

01/12/2023

The Truckee Community Theater presents their annual teen musical, The Wizard of Oz. The show begins at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, and will be playing on Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays...

01/11/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. — Join Far West Nordic and Alpenglow Sports in sliding and gliding along the ridgeline high above Lake Tahoe when the Tahoe Rim Tour returns Jan. 29.  Running from Tahoe XC Ski Area...

01/11/2023

OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. — The Placer County Supervisors on Tuesday welcomed a new board member and voted on a new chair and vice chair during its first meeting of 2023.  The meeting began with a...

01/11/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. — The Truckee Donner Public Utility District Board of Directors will hold a special workshop at the Jan. 18 board meeting to review the district’s community-wide broadband initial scoping study results.  TDPUD’s strategic plan...

01/11/2023

TAHOE CITY, Calif. — From workforce housing and free regional transportation programs to trail, recreation and tourism mitigation projects, funds generated by businesses and visitors in North Lake Tahoe contributed to efforts to improve regional...

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