Community eyes Measure V to keep Truckee safe from fire
TRUCKEE, Calif. — California’s largest wildfire of 2022, the Mosquito Fire, had burned more than 76,000 acres near Foresthill in the foothills of Placer and El Dorado counties. The blaze, 85% contained as of Tuesday morning,...
Dog brand store opens in downtown Truckee
TRUCKEE, Calif. — Visit any trail or coffee shop in Truckee and you’ll see how well-loved dogs are in the town. Now, a new store in downtown celebrates the community’s love of their furry friends. ...
Resort at Squaw Creek debuts wellness membership program for locals
OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. – Resort at Squaw Creek, a mountainside resort in North Lake Tahoe, is debuting a Creekside Wellness Membership for local guests. The membership provides access to exclusive spa experiences, resort amenities, and...
Truckee River included in EPA’s statewide fish advisory
TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Truckee River is included in a state agency’s fish advisory the offers safe eating advice for fish caught in rivers, streams and creeks throughout the state. The California Environmental Protection Agency’s...
South Tahoe man guilty of child molestation faces 26 years-to-life
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — A man was found guilty last week of child molestation and faces 26 years-to-life in prison. Robert Allen Oakes, 58, was convicted by an El Dorado County jury on Tuesday,...
Truckee Trails Foundation celebrates 20th year
TRUCKEE, Calif. — Unless there’s snow on the ground, chances are, our local trails are used by hundreds if not thousands of people (and dogs) every day. This use has grown and transformed over the...
Legnavsky named president/CEO of Sugar Bowl
NORDEN, Calif. — Sugar Bowl Resort announced Thursday that Bridget Legnavsky has been named president and CEO of Sugar Bowl/Royal Gorge effective Oct. 17. Following a six month long talent search, Legnavsky was identified as the top prospect based on...
Wing Foiling: New wind sport blows into Truckee
What are they doing out there ‘surfing’ above the flat water with that bright sail? If you have visited Donner Lake this summer, you may have seen “wing foilers” racing back and forth across the...
Murder suspect sentenced; family of victim addresses killer
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Court was called into session under the honorable Suzanne Kingsbury just before 9 a.m. September 27, 2022 and by 2:15 p.m. that afternoon Michael Green was sentenced to 15 years-to-life...
Order up: Bike Kitchen helps those in need
TRUCKEE, CALIF. — Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition is serving up used bikes to those in need. Through the organization’s Bike Kitchen program, donations of refurbished bicycles have been made during the last year and a...
Spartan Ultra World Championship canceled
TRUCKEE, Calif. — Some of the top endurance athletes in the world were set to descend upon Palisades Tahoe this weekend for the Spartan Ultra World Championships. The Mosquito Fire, which has burned more than...
Incline Village residents irked over frequent power outages
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — Power outages have been frequent in Incline Village over the past several months and residents have been turning to social media, the fire department and general improvement district to share their...
Incline woman runs into trouble picking up trash; seeks solutions
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — Incline Village’s Carolyn Usinger is known for picking up trash around the Lake Tahoe Basin. Many have seen her on the various roads within Incline Village, including along State routes 28...
Tahoe Forest Health System welcomes new physician assistant
TRUCKEE, Calif. – Tahoe Forest Health System is pleased to announce that Clara Gordon, MS, MMS, PA‐C, has re‐joined their team at the Tahoe Forest Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. Gordon received her Bachelor of Arts...
Harmful algae detected in Tahoe Keys; Signs posted reflect various threat levels
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — The presence of harmful algal blooms in the Tahoe Keys Lagoon has been detected and officials are asking people to stay out of the water within a specific area. The...
California again protecting insurance policies in fire affected areas
FORESTHILL, Calif. — Those impacted by the Mosquito Fire do not have to worry about being dropped by their insurance companies. California on Thursday temporarily banned insurance companies from dropping customers in areas affected by...
Good Morning Truckee: “New Faces”
Meet new leaders in town TRUCKEE, Calif. — During the October 11 Good Morning Truckee, attendees will have the opportunity to meet new leaders in town. The event will be an IN-PERSON event. There will...
Local woman honors firefighter cousin one step at a time
TRUCKEE, Calif. — It’s been 21 years since members of the New York City Fire Department rushed into the twin towers of the World Trade Center. Truckee’s Alanna Hughes still remembers that day and the...
Pro climber who lived at Tahoe arrested for sexual assaults in Yosemite
TRUCKEE, Calif. — A professional rock climber who lived at Lake Tahoe was arrested on Monday, Aug. 29, after being accused of sexual assault in Yosemite National Park, federal prosecutors said. U.S. Attorney Phillip Talbert...