UPDATE: Deceased victim in Alpine Meadows avalanche ID’d
UPDATE 2:21 P.M.: Sgt. Mike Powers live from Alpine Meadows on today’s avalanche. UPDATE 1:54 P.M.: Sgt. Mike Powers has identified the deceased as Cole Comstock, 34, of Blairsden. UPDATE 1:20 P.M.: Squaw Valley Alpine...
Winter storm warning in effect for Truckee-Tahoe area, chain controls in place on I-80
A winter storm warning has been issued by the National Weather Service office in Reno for the Truckee-Tahoe area. Heavy snow and strong winds are expected today through 10 p.m. tonight with total snow accumulations...
California man killed in Alpine Meadows avalanche, another seriously injured (VIDEO)
A powder day at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows turned tragic Friday morning when a pair of skiers were caught in an avalanche. Cole Comstock, 34, of Blairsden, was killed in the incident, and another, unidentified...
Netflix show ‘The Circle’ has ties to Truckee, Tahoe women
When she was in high school, Erin Tomasello wanted to work in the television industry, but she didn’t know how that was possible. Growing up in Truckee, Tomasello graduated from high school and went on...
Truckee Town Council to open bidding on land sale for more affordable housing
The Truckee Town Council has taken another step toward bringing affordable housing here. Discussion at the council’s Tuesday meeting revolved around the sale of additional land located on Rue Ivy Street, where the Frishman Hollow...
Achieving greatness: 5 inspiring people who are taking skiing to new heights
“Go, Char, go!” Sandra Sandford shouts to her 12-year-old daughter, Charlotte. Strapped into skis, gripping outriggers to steady her balance, Charlotte glides down a groomed slope at Alpine Meadows on a sun-kissed bluebird day in...
Current highway conditions: Friday, Jan. 17
Interstate 80 For eastbound traffic, chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all four wheels from 2.1 miles east of Baxter in Placer County to the Nevada State Line....
Caltrans: Chain controls in place on I-80
UPDATE 9:32 A.M.: Eastbound trucks are being screened at Applegate in Placer County. Westbound trucks are being screened 10 miles east of the Nevada State Line. Drivers must have maximum chains in their possession in...
Current highway conditions: Jan. 16, 2020
UPDATE 1:02 P.M.: Interstate 80 Chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tire on all four tires from Colfax in Placer County to the Nevada State Line. State Route 89 Chains...
Deadly 1982 Alpine Meadows avalanche featured in "A Wall of White"
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Lake Tahoe Community College Writer’s Series will present “A Wall of White” author Jennifer Woodlief at 7 p.m. Friday in the college library. The event is free and open...
Pair of winter storms could deliver multiple feet to the Sierra; winter weather advisory in effect tonight
Strong winds and heavy snow are expected this week in the Truckee-Tahoe area. The National Weather Service office in Reno issued a winter weather advisory for a storm headed to the basin Monday night into...
Sugar Bowl alumnus Luke Winters continues breakout alpine season on World Cup tour
Sugar Bowl Ski Team & Academy alumnus Luke Winters continued his breakout year on the World Cup tour on Sunday, scoring cup points for the third time this season with a 26th-place finish in slalom...
Beloved firefighter, ski instructor dies following skiing accident at a Lake Tahoe resort
MOUNT ROSE, Nev. — A beloved firefighter and ski instructor died following a tragic skiing accident at a Lake Tahoe resort. Damien Rivadeneyra, 37, of Reno, was skiing alone Dec. 27, at Mt. Rose Ski...
Local Nordic skiers sweep first place at Paco’s Freestyle
The Far West Nordic season continued last Sunday with dozens of athletes turning out for the annual Paco’s Freestyle cross-country race. Racers competed across 15-, 10-, and 5-kilometer distances at Auburn Ski Club, which hosted...
Bay Area man, 30, killed in snowboard accident at Northstar-at-Tahoe; fifth reported death this season
UPDATE: 3 p.m. Tuesday TRUCKEE, Calif. and#8212; A Bay Area man was killed Sunday while snowboarding at Northstar-at-Tahoe, officials have confirmed, marking the fifth reported death this winter stemming from an incident at a Lake...
North Tahoe man, 35, dies in skiing incident at Northstar California (updated)
UPDATE: 9 p.m. Monday: TRUCKEE, Calif. — A 35-year-old ski instructor died Sunday after a skiing accident at Northstar California resort near Lake Tahoe, officials said. According to a statement Monday evening from the Placer County Sheriff’s Office,...
Storm delivers several inches of snow to higher elevations in the Sierra, more on the way
The first of two storms forecast to hit the Truckee-Tahoe area this week made its way through the Sierra Nevada last night and this morning, dropping several inches of snow and impacting travel. Chain controls...
Truckee freeskier Cody LaPlante lands first World Cup podium (VIDEO)
U.S. Freeski Rookie Team member and Truckee local, Cody LaPlante, earned his first career World Cup podium on Saturday, claiming third place in slopestyle in Font Romeu, France. LaPlante, 17, finished with a score of...
Caltrans: Chains controls dropped on I-80
UPDATE: 9 a.m.: Chain controls have been dropped on I-80, according to Caltrans. Chain controls have been dropped on I-80, but the roads are still wet. Please slow for the weather conditions! When is the...
Tahoe Forest Health System welcomes first baby born in 2020
Tahoe Forest Health System announced the arrival of the first baby of the new year born on Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, at 12:24 p.m. According to a news release, the first baby was delivered by...