Truckee born pro-snowboarder vulnerable about cancer, motherhood, and career in new documentary
TRUCKEE, Calif. – Professional snowboarder Kimmy Fasani is known as a trailblazer in women’s snowboarding, from being the first woman to land a double backflip, and leading the way in contract changes for motherhood, to...
Truckee protestors and business owners reach compromise following weeks of downtown demonstrations
TRUCKEE, Calif. – For the past nine Saturdays, downtown Truckee has been a focal point not just for shoppers and visitors, but for demonstrators taking to the streets as part of a growing national protest...
History in Tahoe: Watson Cabin
During the mid- and late-19th Century, Lake Tahoe’s proximity to three Sierra passes did little to introduce the comforts of “civilization” to that high country stronghold. Winters were notoriously severe, and the Lake’s lonely few...
Truckee Bike Park concession agreement raises questions about oversight, communication, and future of public-private partnerships
TRUCKEE, Calif. – A well-established partnership between the Truckee-Donner Recreation and Park District (TDRPD) and local nonprofit Biking for a Better World (BBW) is under review after the district’s General Manager opted not to renew...
From lift terminals to snow science: Palisades Tahoe’s Work Tour gives students a glimpse of mountain careers
OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. – Over the past month, Palisades Tahoe opened its doors to students from Truckee High School and North Tahoe High School for a behind-the-scenes look at resort operations through its Work Tour...
Tahoe based filmmaker is vulnerable about addiction in new book
TAHOE CITY, Calif. – After selling his company for hundreds of millions of dollars, Mark Gogolewski moved to Lake Tahoe. “You would expect yourself to be pretty happy” he said. “And, I almost died.” He...
20th Anniversary Concerts at Common series announced
Live Music returns to Tahoe City: June 15 – September 7, 2025 TAHOE CITY, Calif. – The Tahoe City Downtown Association announces the 2025 lineup for the 20th Anniversary of the beloved free summer music...
2025-26 Ski California Gold Pass now on sale
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Valued for the transferable, unrestricted access it provides to whomever has it in their possession, the Ski California Gold Pass is unlike other ski passes and it’s on sale now...
Popular mountain biking trailhead to receive access improvements
PLACER COUNTY, Calif. – The Lower Sawtooth Trailhead area will undergo construction starting mid-May, providing improvements to access and parking. The project will result in a paved parking area adjacent to the U.S. Forest Service...
Injured skier hoisted by Falcon 30 in nighttime rescue near Castle Peak
NEVADA COUNTY, Calif. — On the night of Saturday, Apr. 19, multiple emergency response teams carried out a complex night hoist rescue to evacuate an injured backcountry skier from rugged, snowy terrain near Castle Peak...
Eastern Placer Future launches community survey
TAHOE CITY, Calif. – As part of their on-going “listening tour” soliciting input, organizers of the effort to explore the potential for establishing a locally based government for the North Tahoe area of eastern Placer...
Letters to the Editor
Philanthropic educational organization: Chapter XE Truckee Little is known about our organization P.E.O., Chapter XE in Truckee, yet our Chapter has been here since 1997 under the leadership of many local women. Philanthropic Educational Organization,...
Avalanche survivor flooded with community support: ‘It’s what brings me to tears’
TRUCKEE, Calif. – A Truckee resident is focusing on the positives after an avalanche earlier this month left him facing a startling reality, unable to feel or move his legs in the moments directly following...
Annual point-in-time count results for Placer and Nevada Counties
AUBURN, CA – The annual Point-in-Time survey of people experiencing homelessness in Placer and Nevada counties was conducted on Jan. 29 to determine where people experiencing homelessness stayed the night of Jan. 28 and continued...
Tahoe Housing Hub adds new services covering some costs for ADUs
TRUCKEE, Calif. – As the weather heats up and the snow starts to melt, the buzz of saws and the pounding of hammers will soon be competing with the gentler sounds of spring. Construction season...