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10/28/2023

When chef and co-owner of Cult Burger in Tahoma, Quinten Frye, saw the space become available for an idea that had been marinating with him for quite some time, he knew he had to jump at the chance.

10/27/2023

The first thing I did on my first day of retirement was to toss my Mickey Mouse alarm clock out the window. Then I started pricing marimba's, as I have a latent desire to make some music. Also I'm looking …

10/27/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. – For women who engage in regular screenings, there is a 50% decrease in breast cancer mortality.

10/27/2023

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – Placer County will be hosting a free "bulky item" drop-off event, allowing residents to dispose of large unwanted items.

10/26/2023

July 29, 1936 – October 21, 2023
Michael Leo McNulty aka ‘The Silver Fox'
born July 29, 1936 to Vera and Patrick McNulty in Spokane Washington. He passed away Oct 21st at the age of 87 in Reno, NV with …

10/26/2023

February 6, 1938 – August 25, 2023
We recently learn by Joe's wife of his death in Reno, Nevada. Joseph Wanger died on August 25, 2023, at the age of 85 years. Joe was born in the country of Austria …

10/26/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Truckee Donner Public Utility District's board of directors met on Oct. 18 for a regularly scheduled meeting. The board received a presentation from HDR Consultants, an industry expert in cost of...

10/26/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Truckee Town Council met on Tuesday, Oct. 24, during which they heard a number of presentations and discussed a potential Short-Term Rental violation. The meeting began with several proclamations being read....

10/26/2023

Harvest Festival The Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe's biggest family and community event of the year. Enjoy a haunted house, glow rooms, costumes, great food, and NTPUD "Monster" Trucks! The Harvest Festival...

10/26/2023

Grab your passports and prepare for an adventure right here in North Tahoe. Join North Tahoe Business Association for Passport to Dining on Thursday, Nov. 2, from 6- 9 p.m. Indulge in a delightful and...

10/26/2023

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...

10/25/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Chain controls are in effect on Interstate 80 from the Donner Lake Interchange to Kingvale in both directions. "Roads are extremely slick, so slow down and increase your following distance," a Facebook...

10/25/2023

TAHOE VISTA, Calif. – The internationally-acclaimed Dior Quartet will play in North Tahoe on November 5. The performers are the String-Quartet-in-Residence of the acclaimed Toronto Conservatory of Music. Each instrumentalist in the Dior Quartet is...

10/25/2023

AUBURN, Calif. – A notice of preparation for a draft environmental impact report for Placer County's proposed Housing Element Sites Rezone project is now available  for public review and comment through Nov. 20.  A public...

10/25/2023

VERDI, Nev. – Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District and Washoe County Sheriff's Office officials are making progress on suppressing the Hill Fire which started shortly before midnight on Wednesday, Oct. 25 in Verdi, Nev. As...

10/24/2023

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif.– The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit announced the sale of Christmas tree permits for the Lake Tahoe Basin begins Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. Permits will be sold in-person...

10/24/2023

It was still dark by mile 46. The temperature had dipped below 40, causing the lake to steam up around Kate Sawant's narrow kayak. It was a quiet moment with what looked like "smoke across...

10/24/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. — A brother and sister duo from Truckee swept the Class 3A Northern Region Singles Playoffs last weekend. Senior Paige Wilcox and sophomore Kiefer Wilcox each battled their way through the 16-player tennis...

10/23/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Truckee Town Council will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 5 p.m. at 10183 Truckee Airport Road. View in person at 10183 Truckee Airport Road or remotely via http://ttctv.org/. The meeting...

10/23/2023

A friend sent me a video entitled, "Nothing but Smiles," and it was so chockfull of smiles that it brought a tear to my eye. So I thought I might try to recount it here...

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