Washoe tribal women reflect on Tahoe resort name change
The Wašiw Tribe took a step forward in September of 2021 when Squaw Valley announced the name change of their resort to Palisades Tahoe. The name was changed following an official yearlong process of planning…
South Tahoe woman wanted for arson, trespassing, FTA
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — The El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office is searching for South Lake Tahoe resident Amy Riemer.
Parent company of The Union, Sierra Sun sells to Ogden Newspapers
Swift Communications — the parent company of The Union, Sierra Sun and other newspapers — is selling its local media and publishing businesses to West Virginia-based Ogden Newspapers, the companies announced Tuesday morning.
Wrong-way driver in fatal crash still recovering
The wrong-way driver involved in the Nov. 20 crash that killed two children and two adults will be charged with multiple counts of murder and gross vehicular manslaughter, Nevada County District Attorney Jesse Wilson said.
‘Operation Save the Basin’: Fire district raising money for Tahoe-based helicopters
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — The Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District has launched a campaign to purchase a helicopter, which would be a key piece in protecting the basin from future wildfires.
Northstar, Heavenly push back opening dates due to warm weather
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — Skiers and riders will have to wait a bit longer to enjoy the slopes at Heavenly Mountain Resort and Northstar California.
Doctor runs against McClintock for House
Dr. Kermit Jones got nearly 100,000 views on Twitter of his video announcement in September of his candidacy for the U.S. House seat held by Tom McClintock, an Elk Grove Republican whose 4th Congressional District…
Land Trust raises $11.6 million to purchase Canyon Springs
For three decades, local advocacy groups have sought to protect and preserve the Canyon Springs area.
New grocery store planned for spring 2023 in Incline
A Natural Grocers natural foods and vitamins store is scheduled to open in the spring of 2023 in Incline Village.
History: Rainbow Bridge: Beauty in the mountains
Rainbow Bridge is a famous structure on Donner Summit that is one of the wonders of California. It has been used in commercials (especially car ads), been the subject of countless pictures by tourists and…
Nov. 30 update: Nevada County COVID-19 cases rise by 14
Nevada County recorded 14 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday making the new total 9,685. There were 244 active cases, 12 more than the previous day.
Truckee weather: Sunny week with calm winds ahead
The National Weather Service is forecasting a sunny and clear work week following the holiday weekend.
Ski wrap: Lapanja wins Nor-Am event; local stars set for season debuts
While America’s top alpine racer, Mikaela Shiffrin, raced to a pair of second-place finishes at last weekend’s World Cup slalom event in Levi, Finland, things wouldn’t go as well for a trio of Tahoe skiers.
Volunteers continue to measure Caldor Fire impact on Tahoe
Last month, during the storm driven by an atmospheric river, the League to Save Lake Tahoe’s staff and Pipe Keepers citizen scientist volunteers collected stormwater samples, made qualitative visual observations, and took quantitative measurements of…
Nevada County Sheriff’s Office alerted to grisly find
What looked like human remains were discovered inside a vehicle reported to have been burned.
Lake Tahoe mooring line applications open Dec. 1
Entries for new moorings, such as buoys and boat lifts, can be submitted to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency beginning Dec. 1 by eligible lakefront owners for the second lottery drawing allowed under the Lake…