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12/21/2023

January 24, 1938 – December 17, 2023
Terry Lee Schnepp, 85, of Truckee, California, passed away at 12:05 a.m. on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at home.
He was born in Decatur, Illinois to Albert H. and Mary Emma (DeMichael) Schnepp …

12/21/2023

September 16, 1939 – November 13, 2023
Kent Edwards, longtime Tahoe resident and dear friend to so many, passed away in Nevada City on November 13th. In early October, Kent returned to Lake Tahoe for a reunion with his friends …

12/21/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Chase International announces the return of Alison Elder to its luxury real estate firm. Elder is ranked in the top 1.5% of Realtors in the United States and is now affiliated with the agency's second Truckee, California …

12/21/2023

OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. – American alpine skier Bryce Bennett just secured two consecutive podium finishes in the Alpine skiing World Cup in Val Gardena, Italy. This achievement comes just two days after Bennett, who hails from Olympic Valley, clinched his …

12/21/2023

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 …

12/21/2023

TAHOE VISTA, Calif. – Tahoe Flow Arts & Fitness is hosting its 10th Annual Holiday Bazaar this weekend, serving as a fundraiser for the Kelly Smiley Youth Scholarship Program, performing arts education, and community entertainment programs.

12/20/2023

TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif  –  Cooking-related injuries increase during the holiday season, as we tend to spend more time in the kitchen. The most common injuries that occur are cuts, burns, and illnesses from improper food handling. Tahoe Forest Medical Director of …

12/20/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe announced the winners of the CATT 2023 Annual Building and Individual Awards Competition at the Annual CATT Holiday Party. Nominations were made in 3 project building categories. Industry experts and independent …

12/20/2023

TAHOE VISTA, Calif. – Following two years of construction, the North Tahoe Public Utility District has completed installation of over 11,000 linear feet of new water pipelines and 18 new fire hydrants in Kings Beach and Carnelian Bay.

12/19/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. – On Thursday, Dec. 21, The Auto and Tire Doctor in Truckee, Calif., will continue its annual tradition of giving back to the community by presenting a refurbished vehicle to a local individual in need. Everyone is welcome …

12/19/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Rain has turned to snow in Truckee, leading chain control to be put into effect on the Donner Summit.

12/19/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Truckee Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2024 Core Values Fund Grant Recipients. This community event fund, established in collaboration with the Town of Truckee and administered by the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, is …

12/19/2023

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Tahoe's trees are now draped in snow, and wildfire is not top of mind for most people. The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team, however, is taking action year round to protect lives, property, and the environment within …

12/19/2023

OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. — To enhance the parking program for guests, Palisades Tahoe is thrilled to announce the return of the Park and Ride program for the 2023-24 ski season. This initiative aims to provide convenient transportation options, making it …

12/19/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. – "I was wrong." "I thought I was fine." "I should have known better." "I lost everything." These are some of the messages the public will see in a new anti-DUI public awareness campaign announced today at a …

12/18/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. – As part of the Achievable Housing in Action partnership with the Sierra Sun, Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation and The Mountain Housing Council, we are looking for feedback from the community on several housing related issues.

12/18/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The storm that arrived to the Lake Tahoe Basin on Sunday is expected to continue bringing rain and snow through the week.

12/18/2023

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – Six new projects in eastern Placer have received funding to move forward – designed to improve trails, transportation and workforce housing assistance.

12/18/2023

This letter is just a reminder to all of those that are fortunate enough to call Lake Tahoe / Truckee our home. After 32.5 years in Incline I take for granite the natural beauty surrounding our communities. However, a recent …

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