Tahoe Forest Health prepares for COVID-19 surge
As COVID-19 case numbers surge across the country, health officials in North Lake Tahoe brace themselves for impact. However, they have a little more equipment this time. Tahoe Forest Health System CEO and President Harry...
Tahoe Truckee Unified to return to distance learning
The Tahoe Truckee Unified School District notified families Sunday night that its schools would shift back from hybrid instruction to full distance learning, effective Monday, Nov. 23. The district, which had opened the doors of...
LISTEN: Virus surging in the region; Sunny days and cold nights ahead
From around the globe to out your backdoor, here are the topics to keep you relevant and up-to-date! Regional News: The NFL will hold a virtual Pro Bowl this year, with players competing in the...
Nevada County COVID-19 cases rise to 1,163
UPDATE for Nov. 24 The total number of coronavirus cases in Nevada County climbed to 1,163 on Tuesday, an increase of 32 from the day before. Western county had 742 cases, and eastern county had...
Elevation opens to Truckee and North Lake Tahoe communities
Elevation is a new day program for adults with developmental disabilities. The program serves individuals 18 years old and older who reside in the Truckee/ North Lake Tahoe areas. Marliese Bankert is the Program Director...
Placer, Nevada counties fall into purple tier
Truckee-Tahoe area businesses are again being hit with increased restrictions as Nevada and Placer counties joined 39 others now in the state’s most restrictive, purple tier of its four-tier reopening matrix. The most significant changes...
Election update: Measure K passes
With 9,795 ballots counted out of a possible 11,356 registered voters, Measure K has been overwhelmingly approved by Truckee voters. As of the latest election update, released by the county on Tuesday, the measure, which...
County acquires Tahoe property as part of ‘Project Homekey’
Last week, Placer County completed purchase of the 7 Pines Motel in Kings Beach, a 14-unit motel that will be converted into permanent supportive housing to support those who are homeless or at risk of...
COVID-19 cases rise as Nevada County enters purple tier
As of Thursday morning, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Nevada County was 934. There were 201 new cases since last Thursday, Nov. 12, indicating a 27% increase. Of the 934 total cases,...
Tahoe Institute for Natural Science celebrates 10 years: Organization brings people closer to nature through education, research
The Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS) is celebrating 10 years of connecting people to nature and inspiring new generations of stewards for the wonders of Lake Tahoe. Since 2010, the organization has engaged with...
UPDATE: Election 2020: See Nevada County results here
These totals, released Nov. 24, represent 87.59% of registered voters who cast ballots in Nevada County races. Certification of the vote is expected by Friday. Town of Truckee Town Council, Full Term, Two will be...
Sugar Bowl to open Friday, Nov. 27
From a release: It’s official… Sugar Bowl will open for the season on Friday, Nov. 27. The 32 inches of natural snow this month combined with plentiful snowmaking means that we can open with six...
State issues limited ‘Stay at Home Order’ to slow spread of COVID-19
FROM A RELEASE: SACRAMENTO – In light of an unprecedented, rapid rise in COVID-19 cases across California, Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Public Health on Thursday, Nov. 19, announced a limited Stay at Home...
Transportation district board pumps brakes on Incline Village mobility hub
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — Tahoe Transportation District board members pushed back Friday during a discussion about a mobility hub in Incline Village. The old Washoe County School District elementary school in Incline Village has been...
Sierra Community House offers Thanksgiving drive-thru food distributions
Sierra Community House is offering special drive-through food distribution programs for the Thanksgiving holiday. Food assistance bags will include a turkey and fixings. Services are free and everyone is welcome. You can register on site;...