Placer County hears public comment on revised EIR for Palisades Tahoe project
OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. — Placer County Planning Commission held a meeting last week in order to hear public comment regarding the revised draft environmental impact report for the purposed development at Palisades Tahoe. The development...
Snowy Sunday ahead for Truckee-Tahoe; Cold temps to follow
TRUCKEE, Calif. — It’s going to be windy and snowy to cap the weekend at Truckee-Tahoe followed by cold temperatures that officials say may be the coldest some areas have seen in a decade. A cold,...
‘Drive that economic engine’: Snow is big business for Lake Tahoe
OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. — Lift lines are long and businesses are reaping the benefits of abundant snowfall at Lake Tahoe. With plenty of snow falling in the basin from a series of storms in December...
Best noodle joints at Truckee-Tahoe
Lake Tahoe is known for its 300 days of sunshine per year, but in the wintertime an epic Sierra storm or two can come in and blanket the basin making it chilly pretty fast. That’s...
Quick-hitting storm could drop a foot of snow; Frigid temps to follow
TRUCKEE, Calif. — A quick-hitting storm to cap the weekend at Lake Tahoe will bring gusty winds, up to a foot of snow and possible sub-zero temperatures. Ahead of the snow, southwest winds will increase Saturday...
Letter: Thanks to Truckee-area residents for generosity
To the Editor: I am writing to thank Truckee-area residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season. Generosity throughout contributed to a successful shoebox gift collection season...
Truckee officials seek input on possible single-use plastic water bottle ban
TRUCKEE, Calif. — The Town of Truckee is considering a ban on the sale of some types of single-use water bottles and is looking for community input. Keep Truckee Green, the town’s sustainability, solid waste,...
Truckee’s Hansford claims Wrangler Cup wins
PALISADES TAHOE, Calif. — Truckee alpine racer Amber Hansford took a break from competing on the high school level to race in this week’s Wrangler Cup at Palisades Tahoe. Hansford, a senior at Truckee High...
Tahoe’s Schoonmaker to compete for U23 World Championship
WHISTLER, Canada — Tahoe City’s JC Schoonmaker will be among 22 athletes representing the U.S. at the FIS Nordic Junior and U23 World Ski Championships. Earlier in the week, U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced its...
Local agencies talk stewardship, announce North Tahoe Community Alliance
STATELINE, Nev. — Many agencies came together on Wednesday, Jan. 24, to discuss Lake Tahoe-wide sustainability plans post pandemic as a part of the Operation Sierra Storm Meteorological Conference, where stewardship was a major theme...
Lakers, Wolverines dominate slopes at Alpine Meadows
ALPINE MEADOWS, Calif. — The high school alpine race season was held at Alpine Meadows last week after heavy snowfall forced the event to be moved from Kirkwood Mountain Resort. Fresh snow made for difficult...
History: Truckee’s Hilltop and its future
Above the Town of Truckee, across the railroad tracks and Truckee River is a lone building with the sign “Hilltop” on it. Hilltop has a prominent place in Truckee history and has long been known...
Best Indoor Hobbies You Can Try
Having a hobby is one of the best things you can do for yourself. Not only does it bring joy and satisfaction, but it also offers numerous other benefits that can help improve your overall...
Ganong podiums for first time at Kitzbuehel
KITZBUEHEL, Austria — Team Palisades Tahoe alpine skier Travis Ganong posted his best result in more than a year, taking third place at what is regarded as the hardest downhill event on the World Cup...
Truckee-Donner Recreation & Park District announces new GM
TRUCKEE, Calif.—– The Truckee-Donner Recreation & Park District has named Sven Leff as the new general manager to replace a local legend. He is a California native and Truckee resident who has served as TDRPD’s recreation...
Monopoly Lake Tahoe edition revealed at Edgewood
STATELINE, Nev. — The Lake Tahoe edition of Monopoly was revealed Wednesday evening at Edgewood Resort, which serves as Sierra Nevada’s version of the traditional Atlantic City’s Boardwalk inspired board game. “We’re thrilled to launch...
North Tahoe’s Percy remains unbeaten after win at Northstar
NORTHSTAR, Calif. — North Tahoe snowboarder Hanna Percy remained unbeaten on the season, leading the Lakers to a third first-place finish in as many races. Percy has been untouchable this season, and continued her streak...
Lake Tahoe Sports – Everything You Need to Know
If you’re a Lake Tahoe resident and want to know more about what kind of sports you can do in your local area, you have come to the right place. You might also be residing...
Liberty Utilities announces Maruncic as director of operations
TAHOE CITY, Calif. — Liberty Utilities is under new leadership after recently appointing Lindsay Maruncic as senior director of operations. Maruncic will oversee the day-to-day business as well as the development and implementation of business...
Fun Activities to Keep You Entertained During a Snowy Day
While most people dread snowy days, such days can offer great opportunities to have some fun and get creative. Here are some ideas on how to make the most out of your time when the...