Placer County Local News

Tahoe leading e-mtn bike access The Tahoe National Forest, which includes the Truckee area and wraps around portions of the North and West shores outside the Tahoe Basin, is leading the way on opening Forest Service lands nationwide to e-mountain …

Electric mountain bikes are opening the door to increased access to public lands, a key takeaway from the E-Mountain Bike Summit held in Olympic Valley in mid-September. As the use of e-bikes continues to grow in popularity, the positive attributes …

Over the past few years, the residents and businesses of Markleeville have been to hell and back. First, the Covid-19 pandemic shut down tourism for nearly two years, a mainstay of the town’s economy. In 2021 the massive Tamarack Fire …

South Lake Tahoe’s newest neighborhood hangout is the perfect place to enjoy food, have a beer, coffee or wine, and sway your hips to live music. Sandwiched between Eldorado Beach and Tahoe Bike Company on Highway 50, Lakeview Social is …

Self-proclaimed foodies and garlicologists Greg Lusson and Kayla Burton stumbled into a ramen house and tried black garlic. That meal changed the trajectory of their lives. Black garlic is less spicy than white garlic. It’s easy to digest and offers …

Long days, miles of trails ahead, the sound of your shoes pounding the dirt and nothing but you and the thoughts in your head. These are some of the images author Tim Hauserman evokes in his recently published book, “Going …

Oct. 1 | Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev. Eno Williams will soon be enjoying the Nevada sunshine. “It’s been raining all day,” she says from her neighborhood south of London. “Good, old English weather.” The captivating, yet soft-spoken, …

There is an adage: “Behind every great man is a great woman.” That couldn’t be truer than in the relationship between the famous 19th Century Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson and his beloved wife and muse Fanny Osbourne. Stevenson was …

Yacht Rock Oct. 1 | Harrah’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev. Christopher Cross made history with his 1980 self-titled debut album, winning five Grammy Awards, including — for the first time in history — the “Big Four” most prestigious awards: …

Country Oct. 8 | Bally’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev. Easton Corbin has been gracing stages with his memorable baritone and unique blend of neo-traditional country music for more than a decade. The Florida native boasts two No. 1 singles, …

Folk Rock Oct. 6-8 | Moody’s Bistro, Bar & Beats | Truckee Following in the footsteps of musical storytellers like John Hiatt and Jackson Browne, Sonoma County singer-songwriter S.R. Laws captures the imagery of time passing through a journeyman’s perspective. …

Publisher’s Note: Tahoe Weekly will only use the offensive name in the future when deemed necessary for clarification purposes. In all other instances, we will refer to it as sq**w as we would for other offensive or derogatory terms. The …

The third installment of “Originate, Pushing beyond the limits with Michelle Parker,” has launched on Red Bull TV. The episodes are part of a four-piece series focusing on the hero topics of inspiration, environment, inclusivity and empowerment. Freeride skier Parker, …

Palisades Tahoe is scheduled to open on Nov. 22 with new and improved amenities, planned events and more transportation options, including the opening of The Base to Base Gondola to connect Olympic Valley and Alpine Meadows, according to a press …

Sierra-at-Tahoe has announced that it plans to full reopen its 46-trail network for the 2022-23 season, the resort posted on its blog on Sept. 13. The ski resort in Twin Bridges was severely damaged by the August 2021 Caldor Fire, …

On Oct. 1 at 2 p.m., Lakeview Commons in South Lake Tahoe will become a scary beach with the Welcome Fall Witch Paddleboarding event. Everyone — warlocks, friends, kids and dogs — is invited to join in. Wear a witch …

The second annual Barktoberfest, hosted by Pet Network Humane Society in Incline Village, Nev., will be held on Oct. 7 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. This fundraising event for the nonprofit will feature a backyard family-friendly celebration with live music …

The Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop will be on Oct. 1 from noon to 4 p.m. This annual event brings nearly 1,000 local and visiting participants to sip wine and sample local food tastings while enjoying shopping in historic …

After 90 years in business, Bacchi’s Inn closed its doors on Sept. 11. The Hunter family started the business in 1932 to offer great Italian food. Four generations worked at Bacchi’s offering a traditional Italian menu, camaraderie and company. | …

Achieve Tahoe will be hosting its annual fundraiser Foam Fest during the month of October at five participating Truckee breweries: Alibi Ale Works, The Good Wolf, Donner Creek Brewing, FiftyFifty Brewing Company and Truckee Brewing Company. With a $49 ticket, …