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01/03/2023

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — The first Sierra snowpack survey of the season on Tuesday showed that California is way above average, but officials caution that last year was also well above average at the...

01/03/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. — Chain restrictions are in effect Tuesday morning as the snow keeps coming at Lake Tahoe and more feet are in the forecast heading into the weekend. A quick-hitting storm Monday night into...

01/03/2023

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — Tunnel Creek Cafe in Incline VIllage is offering a new dinner menu on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays all winter long. The new seasonal menu features a variety of options including popular...

01/03/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Soroptimist International of Truckee Donner is accepting applications for Career Advancement Scholarships for Women. Each scholarship is for up to $5,000 for women who are enrolled in training or education programs. These...

01/02/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. – A fast moving storm is on its way Monday, according to a National Weather Service Reno special warning.  “A couple of storm systems are on the docket for the first week of...

01/02/2023

RENO, Nev. – At 9 a.m. on January 1, 2023, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office responded to a traumatic injury in the area of Mt. Rose Highway. According to a WSCO press release, "Upon arrival,...

01/01/2023

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – All roads in and out of Lake Tahoe, except Mt. Rose Highway are open. Only four wheel and all wheel drive vehicles or cars with snow chains are allowed to travel...

01/01/2023

OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. — Resort at Squaw Creek in Olympic Valley has wellness deals for local residents. The updated program provides access to experiences at the Spa at Squaw Creek. “We are excited to kick...

01/01/2023

TAHOE CITY, Calif. — After acquiring nearly 50 years of institutional knowledge about Lake Tahoe’s environment, retired Tahoe City Public Utilities District Engineering Consultant David Antonucci decided to write a book about all he’s learned....

01/01/2023

Taking Tahoe to new heights? To the Editor: There is no question, that communities around the lake need an update. Peeling paint and dry rot is not a becoming look for the pearl of the...

01/01/2023

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – Lake Tahoe is getting a brief break from the snow before more is expected to fall throughout the week.  The heavy snow wreaked havoc on New Year’s Eve, leaving many in...

12/31/2022

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – As of 6:30 p.m. New Year's Eve, thousands in the Tahoe Basin are without power. Liberty Utilities reported power outages for more than 25,000 customers and are working with NV...

12/31/2022

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Heavenly Lake Tahoe announced on social media that they would be closing on Saturday, Dec. 31 due to inclement weather. "Due to extreme weather overnight and this morning, we have...

12/31/2022

RENO, Nev. — A record amount of attendees turned out for the High Fives Foundation's Silver Tie Gala in Reno and with it came more than $370,000 in donations to the nonprofit. More than 450...

12/31/2022

TRUCKEE, Calif. — The Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe announced the winners of the CATT 2022 Annual Building and Individual Awards Competition during the Annual CATT Christmas Holiday Party.  Nominations were made in five project-building...

12/31/2022

Eight of the top 10 warmest years on record occurred in the last decade. The snowline where rain turns to powder continues to move uphill. The dry season is longer than ever as wildfires ravage...

12/31/2022

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Heavy snow is expected to continue into the holiday weekend. The National Weather Service in Reno on Saturday has a Winter Storm Warning in place through Sunday Jan. 1.  “Snow...

12/30/2022

TRUCKEE, Calif. — This year will end at Lake Tahoe with a warm, wet multi-day storm that will bring heavy, high elevation snow and mostly rain to the basin. Officials say that the active weather...

12/30/2022

Tanner is the town gossip. He loves to know what everyone is doing and wants everyone to know what he's doing. He loves to get right up in your business and give you slobbery kisses....

12/30/2022

Yes, everybody has a funny bone, and it’s the only bone in our body that gives us a longer life. Levity is a healer, and an essential melody of human conversation. In fact, if conversation...

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