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10/05/2024

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Representative Kevin Kiley (R-CA) hosted Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and the rest of the "Tahoe Team" at Heavenly Mountain Resort's Lakeview Lodge to celebrate President Joe Biden signing the reauthorization of the Lake Tahoe …

10/04/2024

CRYSTAL BAY, Nev. – The Biltmore Lodge and Casino closed its doors two years ago after being purchased by EKN Development Group for $56.8 million. It was slated to become Lake Tahoe's first Waldorf Astoria. But after EKN defaulted on …

10/04/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – On Thursday, October 3, the Truckee Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe Political Action Committee (CATT-PAC), the Tahoe Sierra Board of Realtors, Tahoe Truckee Media, Moonshine Ink, and the Sierra Sun …

10/04/2024

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – The "Love North Tahoe" program launched on October 3 in support of local businesses in North Lake Tahoe. A shop local initiative supported by the Business and Chamber Advisory Committee and funded by the TOT-TBID Dollars …

10/04/2024

In late August, TahoeCleanAir.org/Tahoe Sierra Clean Air Coalition released an independent Tahoe Basin Wildfire Evacuation Analysis, taking artificial intelligence (AI) and combining it with regional wildfire experience to create various simulations of what could happen in a real-life Tahoe Basin …

10/04/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Measure E, officially called the 2024 Truckee Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance, was proposed by Vice Mayor Zabriskie during a Town Council meeting on June 25, 2024. It received support from Council Member Romack and Mayor Polivy, …

10/03/2024

January 5, 1951 – September 17, 2024
James Allan Courcier (Jim), a beloved husband, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on September 17, 2024, with his wife and family by his side, and the light of the harvest …

10/03/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – On Wednesday, October 2, the Truckee Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe Political Action Committee (CATT-PAC), the Tahoe Sierra Board of Realtors, Tahoe Truckee Media, Moonshine Ink, and the Sierra Sun …

10/03/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – A group of 18 dedicated community leaders appointed to the Town of Truckee's River Revitalization Steering Committee (R2SC) have been active in their work over the past year to formulate possible ways to reshape and revitalize the …

10/03/2024

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – Collaborative efforts among Placer County utility districts continue to pay off in both water quality and quantity, according to reports presented at the September meeting of the Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Board of Directors. Local …

10/03/2024

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 …

10/03/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. — The Truckee High School cross country teams unleashed their competitive spirit at the annual Truckee Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 28. With perfect running conditions at 6,000 feet, over 600 athletes from more than 30 schools took on …

10/02/2024

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – The Tahoe Housing Hub is now accepting applications for its groundbreaking Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Accelerator Pilot Program. Inspired by Hello Housing's successful "Hello ADU program," it aims to empower Tahoe-Truckee homeowners to create much-needed housing …

10/02/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – SOS Outreach, a youth development nonprofit dedicated to outdoor-based mentorship, welcomed John Monson as their VP of Development. In this role, Monson will oversee all fundraising, partnership, and marketing efforts. He brings nearly 30 years of valuable …

10/02/2024

The timing wasn't great — Vail Resorts officials, in a recent call to investors, said the company's earnings forecasts for next season include "the assumed benefit of a return to normal weather conditions."

10/02/2024

SERENE LAKES, Calif. – Tahoe Prosperity Center (TPC) installed a critical wildfire detection camera on Donner Summit last month thanks to the generous support of the community. This project significantly enhances early detection and response capabilities, protecting lives, homes and …

10/02/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – As Truckee Dance Factory celebrates its tenth season, owners Ryan and PJ Curren reflect on a decade that has transformed the local dance landscape. Originally from Santa Cruz, California, the Currens have been professional dancers, performers, and …

10/01/2024

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Viewers of the "Guardians of Lake Tahoe: A Dive into Aquatic Conservation" webinar were treated to the unique experience of diving in the Emerald Forest, a part of the Emerald Bay filled with submerged trees …

10/01/2024

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – As California faces significant environmental challenges, a new biodiversity project spearheaded by Adventure Scientists seeks to mobilize volunteers in a concerted effort to document and protect the state's rich ecological heritage. The initiative aligns with California's …

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