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02/18/2024

How nice might it be, were we able to earn voting power. Yes, one vote for everybody, two votes for high school grads, three votes for college grads. The Constitution says nothing against it. As it is, I drive a …

02/18/2024

At their January board meeting, the North Tahoe Community Alliance Board of Directors unanimously endorsed Cindy Gustafson for Placer County District 5 Supervisor, a role for which her unparalleled dedication and deep-rooted understanding of Eastern Placer County uniquely qualify her.

02/18/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Town of Truckee is looking for two local residents to join an important committee that is helping to shape the future of the downtown area. The River Revitalization Steering Committee (R2SC) was formed in 2023 to …

02/18/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Town of Truckee, Tahoe Truckee Unified School District, Truckee Donner Public Utility District, Tahoe Forest Health System, Tahoe Truckee Airport District, and the Truckee Chamber of Commerce are excited to announce the launch of Truckee North …

02/17/2024

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – Cindy Gustafson entered the race with more than four years experience as the sitting Placer County Supervisor for District 5 under her belt.

02/17/2024

Last week, I broke my leg skiing at Palisades Tahoe. While the experience involved plenty of pain and continuing challenges, I was struck mostly by the quality of the care I received from the mountain all the way to my …

02/17/2024

Keep your home fire safe. Cooking and heating are the leading causes of home fires and fire related injuries. Here are some helpful tips to prevent such fires within your home:

02/17/2024

INCLINE VILLAE, Nev. – Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue has received a grant award from the Community Fund of the Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation as part of the team's campaign to raise funds for the purchase of a much-needed multi-passenger …

02/17/2024

It's a week long ski (and snowboard) event where individuals come as strangers on Sunday morning and by Wednesday, feel like family. There are only two rules: no couples and no kids.

02/16/2024

Rain and snowmelt flow down 63 tributaries into Lake Tahoe, but just one river runs out of the alpine lake — the Truckee River. But many visitors to the famed lake may not realize that 400 feet downstream sits the …

02/16/2024

KINGS BEACH, Calif. – Wayne Nader, candidate for 5th District Supervisor, met with 50 residents of the district Saturday, Jan. 27 at the North Tahoe Events Center in Kings Beach.

02/15/2024

PLACER COUNTY, Calif. – Rick Chowdry is a striaght-talking candidate for District 5 supervisor. Chowdry's motto is hard working, problem solver and an optimist.

02/15/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Truckee Town Council met on Tuesday, Feb. 13 to discuss a new reserve policy which will support long-term climate goals. Ultimately, they opted to advance the Town's Reserve and Designation Policy, along with Sustainability Designation Savings …

02/15/2024

OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. —The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) gave the go-ahead for The Stifel Palisades Tahoe Cup to host the Giant Slalom and Slalom scheduled for February 23 – 25. As with every stop on the Audi FIS …

02/15/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.) announced the newest members of its Emerging Leaders Council last week at its annual conference in Garden Grove, Calif. On the list was Truckee Chamber CEO Jessica Penman, who will …

02/15/2024

OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. — As the countdown to The Stifel Palisades Tahoe Cup ticks to just 9 days, Palisades Tahoe gears up for an electrifying event. With 55 inches of fresh powder blanketing the slopes since the start of February, …

02/15/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Mark your calendars for March 9, 2024, as the Community Arts Center at 10046 Church Street in Truckee transforms into an enchanting setting for "A Night in Milan." This evening promises an opportunity for community members to …

02/15/2024

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 …

02/15/2024

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – The Truckee High Alpine Ski team had a triumphant day on Tuesday, Feb. 13, at the Diamond Peak State Championships.

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