Public access secured for iconic backcountry ski route Donner Lake Run
One of the region’s most popular backcountry ski tours — the Lake Run descending from Mt. Judah to Donner Lake — will no longer be dogged by parking and access issues thanks to an agreement...
Highway 267 collision causes 2 vehicle fires; no one seriously injured
A Caltrans worker early Tuesday pulled a woman from her burning SUV after officials say she collided with the state employee’s truck, setting both ablaze. Jennifer Nicole Looper, 38, of Carnelian Bay, faces a charge...
Caltrans worker helps woman to safety after collision on Highway 267
William Miller saw the SUV in his rear view mirror seconds before he said it struck his Caltrans pickup, leading him to help the other driver to safety after both vehicles erupted in flames. “We...
Ski patroller dies after being found unconscious; 3 snow-reported deaths last weekend in Lake Tahoe area
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — A ski patroller died after he was found unconscious at mountain resort, one of three deaths this weekend in the Lake Tahoe area. Christopher John Nicholson, 36, was identified Monday...
Video of the officer-involved shooting of Gabriel Strickland: a minute-by-minute narrative
Editor’s note: Due to the graphic nature of footage on the officer-involved shooting released by local law enforcement, The Union has edited portions of the video. This video contains the sound of gunfire. Viewer discretion...
Where eagles dare: Annual count shows strong numbers at Lake Tahoe
The crisp air chills the group of bird-watchers as they sit on the pier at Zephyr Cove, on Lake Tahoe’s South Shore, waiting for bald eagles to show themselves. One of the bird-watchers comes from...
Safety first: Education key to reducing risks of skiing, riding in Tahoe
For those chasing powder around Tahoe’s backcountry areas or in advanced zones at local ski resorts, there is a certain degree of danger that should be taken into consideration. From getting injured or lost in...
California man killed in Alpine Meadows avalanche, another seriously injured (VIDEO)
A powder day at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows turned tragic Friday morning when a pair of skiers were caught in an avalanche. Cole Comstock, 34, of Blairsden, was killed in the incident, and another, unidentified...
Lady Wolverines sweep season matchup with Greenwave
The Truckee girls’ basketball team opened the second half of their league schedule on Tuesday night by capturing a 54-39 win against Churchill County. The Wolverines entered the fourth quarter of the game with a...
Chain controls on I-80: Current highway conditions for Tuesday, Jan. 21
UPDATE 3 P.M.: Eastbound chain controls have been dropped on I-80 ORIGINALLY POSTED: Interstate 80 For eastbound traffic: Chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all four wheels from...
Achieving greatness: 5 inspiring people who are taking skiing to new heights
“Go, Char, go!” Sandra Sandford shouts to her 12-year-old daughter, Charlotte. Strapped into skis, gripping outriggers to steady her balance, Charlotte glides down a groomed slope at Alpine Meadows on a sun-kissed bluebird day in...
South Lake Tahoe Olympic champion Maddie Bowman announces retirement from competitive skiing
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — A beloved South Lake Tahoe Olympic champion has retired from competitive skiing, ending one of the most decorated careers in the sport. Maddie Bowman, the first woman to win an...
Netflix show ‘The Circle’ has ties to Truckee, Tahoe women
When she was in high school, Erin Tomasello wanted to work in the television industry, but she didn’t know how that was possible. Growing up in Truckee, Tomasello graduated from high school and went on...
Caltrans: Chain controls in place on I-80
UPDATE 9:32 A.M.: Eastbound trucks are being screened at Applegate in Placer County. Westbound trucks are being screened 10 miles east of the Nevada State Line. Drivers must have maximum chains in their possession in...
Weak storm today could bring snow and rain to Truckee
A weak storm is expected to hit the Truckee-Tahoe area early this week that will affect travel over mountain passes, but not add too much snow at lake level. The National Weather Service in Reno...
Murder suspect captured in Incline Village
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — A manhunt for a murder suspect at Lake Tahoe ended with an arrest Thursday afternoon. Washoe County Sheriff’s Office and partnering agencies spent 12 and a half hours searching for Amador...
Deceased victim in Alpine Meadows avalanche ID’d
UPDATE 2:21 P.M.: Sgt. Mike Powers live from Alpine Meadows on today’s avalanche. UPDATE 1:54 P.M.: Sgt. Mike Powers has identified the deceased as Cole Comstock, 34, of Blairsden. UPDATE 1:20 P.M.: Squaw Valley Alpine...
Northstar to charge for parking at Village View this season, aims to reduce congestion
Northstar California Resort announced today it will charge guests to park at its Village View Lot this upcoming winter season. The change, according to the resort, was made to help reduce congestion on Northstar Drive.
Suspect confesses, leads Amador County detectives to father’s grave
A man arrested on suspicion of killing his father following a manhunt at Lake Tahoe confessed to the killing, the Associated Press is reporting. Sean Purdy, 20, also revealed to detectives the location of his...