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12/16/2022

Lake Tahoe is known for crystal clear water, sought after mountain slopes, endless hiking options and some gourmet dining experiences. But what about finding quality food without emptying the wallet? Tahoe has that covered as...

12/15/2022

TAHOE CITY, Calif. — Placer County has been awarded $2 million in grant funding from Cal Fire to develop the Cabin Creek biomass facility in North Lake Tahoe. “Thank you, Cal Fire. Keeping our Tahoe...

12/15/2022

Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue volunteers and local law enforcement were recently brought a lost skier out of the backcountry and back to safety. Placer County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a report from Alpine...

12/15/2022

– December 5, 2022 Born in Rockford, Illinois, daughter of Iven and Evelyn Toppe, Louise Burns passed away after a brief illness on December 5, 2022, in Berkeley, California. She attended Augsburg College in St....

12/15/2022

July 17, 1946 – December 7, 2022 On Wednesday, December 7, 2022, Paul Clinton Mehren, 76, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed peacefully from this earth into the loving arms of Jesus....

12/15/2022

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Truckee Donner Public Utility District Board of Directors held its last board meeting of the year last Wednesday. The bulk of the meeting dealt with typical year-end tasks, including approval of...

12/15/2022

Alibi Ale Works hosts a weekend of events  Come one, come all to Alibi Ale Works 8th Anniversary weekend celebration benefitting Sierra Community House.  The festivities will begin at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, with...

12/15/2022

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...

12/15/2022

Snow is falling. Holiday cheer is spreading. It is a time to celebrate and reflect on a great year. It was a special one for me, as I celebrated 10 years at the helm of the...

12/15/2022

This is the hardiest lot the world has ever seen.  They are the whole-hearted few that see winter through up on the Comstock Lode.  They are the squirrels that wear dusters. They make their money...

12/15/2022

TRUCKEE, Calif. — Town of Truckee Vice Mayor Lindsay Romack was appointed mayor during the council’s Tuesday, Dec. 13, meeting.  Following the certification of the November election results, the council decided on positions for the...

12/14/2022

TRUCKEE, Calif. – In 2022, the Town of Truckee held their first Name Our Snowplows competition. The winning names of the Name Our Snowplow competition are Blizzard of Oz, Chilly Chilly Bang Bang, Scoop Dogg,...

12/14/2022

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Katz Amsterdam Charitable Trust and Foundation on Wednesday announced $2.46 million in mental and behavioral health grants to be awarded to community-based organizations in nine mountain communities across North America, including...

12/14/2022

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – The California Tahoe Conservancy has awarded a $305,000 grant to the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California for work in the Lake Tahoe Basin to improve forest and watershed health and...

12/14/2022

NEVADA CITY, Calif. — The 2022 California Building Standards Code Update (Title 24) will be effective Jan. 1. To prepare the community’s contractors for the update, the Nevada County Building Department and the Nevada County Contractor’s Association are offering...

12/14/2022

TRUCKEE, Calif. — North Tahoe USASA is partnering with Visit Truckee-Tahoe, the official tourism authority for Truckee, a mountain town dedicated to sustainability with ambitious climate goals. USASA was awarded a Sustainable Truckee sponsorship from the...

12/14/2022

TRUCKEE, Cali. — The Nevada County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, Dec. 13, recognized their colleagues, District 3 Supervisor Dan Miller, Auditor-Controller Marcia Salter, Assessor Sue Horne, and Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters Greg Diaz, for their...

12/14/2022

TRUCKEE, Calif. — Dickson Realty announced Wednesday that several of its agents were elected to positions for 2023 with the Tahoe Sierra Board of Realtors and the Tahoe Sierra Multiple Listing Service Board. The announcement came at the...

12/13/2022

TRUCKEE, Calif. — The Truckee Sanitary District announced the retirement of Matt Ruge after 26 years of service. A collection systems maintenance supervisor for the district for the past five years, Ruge’s last day was...

12/13/2022

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Hyatt Vacation Ownership is hiring for several dozen well-paying, year-round, hourly positions at Northstar Lodge in Truckee. All new hourly associates hired for these positions are eligible for a $1,000 sign on bonus.Hyatt...

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