Tahoe Truckee Region Local News


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02/12/2025
Image for display with article titled Avalanche Forecaster Position Threatened by Federal Cuts: ‘Puts Lives at Risk’

The Sierra Avalanche Center supplies life saving avalanche forecasts for the greater Lake Tahoe region seven days a week, but this could soon be in jeopardy as a result of the federal government's ongoing staff cuts.

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02/12/2025
As academic researchers continue to explore what happened to public education during and after the COVID19 pandemic, they are confirming the harsh reality of decline in such basic skills as reading and mathematics.

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02/12/2025
A California appeals court rules a baker can’t refuse to sell a generic cake to a lesbian couple. It’s part of a series of cases shaping the debate over free speech and anti-discrimination laws.

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02/12/2025
Outreach workers in the Bay Area city of Fremont worry the new ordinance could target them, despite assurances from the city.

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02/11/2025
Image for display with article titled Fast Internet Coming to Rural Households Thanks to Next Round of Nevada County’s Last Mile Program

Soon, hundreds of rural households in forested and mountainous neighborhoods like Blue Tent, Banner Mountain and Donner Summit will have access to fast, reliable internet thanks to more than two decades of hard work by county staff putting critical foundations in place.

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02/11/2025
Image for display with article titled Alder Creek Middle School Students Raise Over $1,700 for Wildfire Relief

Students at Alder Creek Middle School turned small change into big impact, raising $1,710.31 in just 10 days to support victims of the recent Los Angeles fires. The fundraiser, Coins for a Cause, was organized by the school's sixth-grade Gifted and Talented Education (G.A.T.E.) students, who initially set out to raise $500 for the Red Cross. Their effort quickly gained momentum, far exceeding expectations.

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02/11/2025
Image for display with article titled Tahoe’s SNOWFEST Largest Winter Festival on West Coast

Get ready for the ultimate winter celebration as North Lake Tahoe SNOWFEST returns from Feb. 26 to March 9, 2025. As the largest winter mountain festival on the West Coast, SNOWFEST promises more than 50 incredible events, community fun and a fireworks show.

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02/11/2025
Image for display with article titled Nevada County Pulls Hope Ridge House Project

After listening to feedback from Truckee residents, the Board of Supervisors canceled plans Tuesday for supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness in Truckee.

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02/11/2025
Image for display with article titled Nevada County Supervisors Approve Truckee Fire Protection District Fee Adjustment

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution on Tuesday, Feb. 11, adopting the Truckee Fire Protection District's (TFPD) Capital Improvement Plan, Mitigation Fee Annual Expenditure Plan, and 5-Year Findings Report for fiscal year 2024/25. The plan includes annual inflationary adjustments to Development Impact Mitigation Fees, commonly known as AB 1600 Fees.

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02/11/2025
Image for display with article titled Peaceful Protest in Tahoe Brings Hundreds Out to Ski Run

On Saturday, a peaceful protest called "Rise Together" brought hundreds of residents and visitors to show their support for social causes: equity for Black and Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC), queer and transgender rights, disability and access, immigration and refugee rights, women's reproductive health, environmental protection, and more.

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02/11/2025
Image for display with article titled Tahoe Chamber’s Level UP Workshop: Elevate Your Brand With Brandi Brown

The Tahoe Chamber invites business owners and entrepreneurs to its next Level UP workshop, "Elevate Your Brand," featuring Brandi Brown from Tahoe Production House. This engaging session will take place on Tuesday, February 25, at 12 p.m. at the Lisa Maloff University Center and will provide valuable insights into branding strategies to help businesses stand out in a competitive market.

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02/10/2025
Image for display with article titled North Tahoe Regional Park to Get New Community Gathering Space

A new outdoor gathering space is coming to North Tahoe Regional Park, offering residents and visitors a dedicated area to connect, celebrate, and appreciate public art. The North Tahoe Public Utility District (NTPUD) will break ground on the project this summer, following the Fourth of July holiday, with completion expected by Oct. 15, 2025.

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02/10/2025
Image for display with article titled ‘Snow Drought’ Plagues Mountains Despite Recent Storms

Hydrologists aren't holding their breath for a normal snowpack this winter. The Nevada Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) says the Lake Tahoe Basin and surrounding regions are experiencing a snow drought in more than one way.

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02/10/2025
Image for display with article titled Lake Tahoe Business Walk Survey Provides Critical Insights

The results of a Lake Tahoe Basin-wide Business Walk Survey coordinated in October 2024 by the nonprofit Tahoe Prosperity Center in collaboration with 15 regional business associations, chambers of commerce, and local government partners are now available. The insights will be used to inform future initiatives and partnerships aimed at addressing the region's challenges.

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02/10/2025
Interviews suggest some people swept up in Trump’s immigration crackdown are dedicated to their families and communities — not hardened criminals.

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02/09/2025
Image for display with article titled Gateway Mountain Center Receives $1.1 Million Gift

Gateway Mountain Center announced that longtime mental health practitioners Fred and Barbara Ilfeld, have donated $1.1 million toward Gateway's acquisition of a lodge on Donner Summit to serve as a nature healing center for youth from around northern California and beyond.

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02/08/2025
Image for display with article titled 43rd annual SNOWFEST Returns to North Lake Tahoe

Get ready for the ultimate winter celebration as North Lake Tahoe SNOWFEST returns February 26 – March 9, 2025. As the largest winter mountain festival on the West Coast, SNOWFEST promises over 50 incredible events, community fun, and the only fireworks display in North Lake Tahoe.