Shoppers, businesses brace for unique Black Friday
With Black Friday looming, local businesses in the Truckee-Tahoe area are left juggling the balance between discovering deals and battling through heightened regulations. That’s led many local businesses to gear up for one of the...
Is your vacation rental compliant with new local regulations?
Renting out your vacation home can be a lucrative endeavor, but new regulations could put do-it-yourselfers using AirBnB, VRBO or other similar services into risky compliance territory if just one single step is missed or...
UPDATE: Election 2020: Nevada County certifies its vote
The Nevada County elections offices on Wednesday, Nov. 25, certified its vote. 65,800 out of 75,123 registered voters cast ballots, or 87.59%. Town of Truckee Town Council, Full Term, Two will be seated Dow Costa:...
Nevada County COVID-19 cases rise to 1,183
UPDATE for Nov. 25 Nevada County’s total coronavirus case load reached 1,183 on Wednesday, a rise of 20 from the prior day Western county had 754 cases, and eastern county had 429. There were 307...
Decline of long-lead bookings makes season ahead harder to predict
As mountain destinations anticipate or begin ski operations for the 2020-21 winter season, all eyes — from state and local government to the liftie — are focused on what the season will look like not...
Tahoe Forest Health prepares for COVID-19 surge
As COVID-19 case numbers surge across the country, health officials in North Lake Tahoe brace themselves for impact. However, they have a little more equipment this time. Tahoe Forest Health System CEO and President Harry...
LISTEN: Virus surging in the region; Sunny days and cold nights ahead
From around the globe to out your backdoor, here are the topics to keep you relevant and up-to-date! Regional News: The NFL will hold a virtual Pro Bowl this year, with players competing in the...
COVID-19 cases rise as Nevada County enters purple tier
As of Thursday morning, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Nevada County was 934. There were 201 new cases since last Thursday, Nov. 12, indicating a 27% increase. Of the 934 total cases,...
Placer, Nevada counties fall into purple tier
Truckee-Tahoe area businesses are again being hit with increased restrictions as Nevada and Placer counties joined 39 others now in the state’s most restrictive, purple tier of its four-tier reopening matrix. The most significant changes...
Tahoe Truckee Unified to return to distance learning
The Tahoe Truckee Unified School District notified families Sunday night that its schools would shift back from hybrid instruction to full distance learning, effective Monday, Nov. 23. The district, which had opened the doors of...
Tahoe Institute for Natural Science celebrates 10 years: Organization brings people closer to nature through education, research
The Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS) is celebrating 10 years of connecting people to nature and inspiring new generations of stewards for the wonders of Lake Tahoe. Since 2010, the organization has engaged with...