Thursday snow snarls traffic, closes schools; More on way
TRUCKEE, Calif. — The first of back-to-back winter storms brought well over a foot of snow and an avalanche warning to the Sierra Nevada on Thursday, closing schools at Lake Tahoe and intermittently shutting down...
Homewood Mountain Resort acquires employee housing
TAHOMA, Calif. — Future employees of Homewood Mountain Resort may have a new place to call home following the acquisition of Tahoma Meadows Cottages. The cottages, located just south of Homewood, will continue normal operations...
Another storm taking aim at Tahoe; 3 feet of snow possible
TRUCKEE, Calif. — The strong wind Saturday morning is the beginning of a multi-day storm that may dump up to 3 feet of snow on the mountains at Lake Tahoe. The snow will lead to hazardous...
One person found dead in Truckee house fire
TRUCKEE, Calif. — One person was found dead in a house fire on Dec. 1, in the Pla-Vada Woodlands subdivision. There were not other known occupants in the building at the time. Due to the...
New Placer County building standards code goes into effect Jan. 1
TAHOE CITY, Calif. —Big changes to state building requirements will take effect for new projects in Placer County next year, officials reported this week. The California Building Standards Code, also known as Title 24, will...
Tahoe resorts receive about a foot of snow; Storm warning in effect into Monday
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — The multi day storm that entered the Lake Tahoe region on Saturday has dropped about a foot of snow at higher elevations and mostly rain at lake level. Palisades Tahoe and...
North Tahoe’s bid to play in Class 3A denied
North Tahoe High School’s bid to move to from Class 2A up to Class 3A for all sports except football was denied this week by the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association. North Tahoe Athletic Director Jessi...
Schools closed, chain controls in effect as snow falls in Truckee-Tahoe
TRUCKEE, Calif. — The snow started falling in the early morning hours Thursday at Lake Tahoe. Chain controls are in effect and all schools in the Incline Village, Truckee and South Lake Tahoe areas are...
Tahoe alpine athletes open World Cup season
LAKE LOUISE, Canada — The Tahoe area’s top alpine skiers opened the season this week, competing in their first World Cup races of the year. Team Palisades Tahoe’s Travis Ganong posted a solid, first competitive...
Northern Lights returns to Crystal Bay, Incline Village
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — The Northern Lights festival has returned to Incline Village and Crystal Bay, with an official tree-lighting kick off and day of events beginning Saturday, Dec. 3. The day will begin with...
Delivery of Sun to be delayed due to weather, road conditions
TRUCKEE, Calif. — The snow that snarled traffic on Lake Tahoe highways on Thursday has led to a delay in deliver of Friday’s Sierra Sun. For more news, visit the Sun’s website.
Town of Truckee approves 3rd phase of Soaring Ranch Project
TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Town of Truckee Planning Commission recently approved the third and final phase of the Soaring Ranch project, allowing for the completion of the mixed-use development that will bring much needed new housing...
Update: Chain controls eased at Truckee-Tahoe; More snow on way
Update 1 pm.: Chain restrictions have eased at Lake Tahoe. The only highway with chain controls is U.S. Highway 50 from Glenbrook over Spooner Summit. Chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel drives with...
EAT This Week: Sage Leaf’s Huevos Rancheros
To try and decide each week where and what to eat around the basin can be a challenge — there are so many amazing choices. In this feature we’ll dive into dishes that will surely...
North Tahoe PUD to host Winter Surplus Sale
TAHOE VISTA, Calif. — The North Tahoe Public Utility District will be hosting its annual Winter Surplus Sale next week, from Tuesday through Thursday, Dec. 6-8. All items will be available for viewing and inspection...
Palisades Tahoe to host celebration for Base to Base Gondola opening
OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. — After kicking off the winter season earlier this month, Palisades Tahoe is slated to debut the long-awaited Base to Base Gondola in mid-December with a full day of festivities to ring in...
Storm warning: Multiple feet of snow expected through weekend
TRUCKEE, Calif. — Multiple feet of snow is expected for Lake Tahoe through the weekend from two separate storms with the first entering the region Wednesday night. The National Weather Service in Reno issued a...
Incline Village agency gets grant to help fund Main Street program
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — The Washoe County Board of Commissioners in October granted $25,000 to the Incline Village Crystal Bay Community & Business Association to support funding of the Main Street program. The Incline Main...