Red Flag Warning issued for Truckee area today through Friday
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning for the Truckee area due to gusty winds and low humidity. The warning beings today at 1 p.m. and is expected to last...
Full closure of Highway 50 scheduled for Echo Summit project
FROM A PRESS RELEASE: EL DORADO COUNTY – A full closure of U.S. Highway 50 for the Echo Summit Sidehill Viaduct Replacement Project is scheduled for two weeks beginning Friday, Sept. 18, Caltrans announced today. The...
It ends where it begins: The full-circle journey of Tahoe’s salmon
“I love swimming here because I can see everything on the bottom, and I don’t have to worry about accidentally touching a fish. I don’t think there are any,” I overhear a little girl say...
UPDATE: NV Energy cancels power shut off Friday for Incline Village residents
UPDATE 11:36 A.M.: Incline Village residents will not be without power on Friday. NV Energy officials announced Thursday that the Public Safety Outage Management event previously forecasted for the Incline area has been canceled. NV...
Local ski patroller to swim, bike and run around Tahoe
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — For many athletes, COVID-19 upended their race schedule this year, but local ski patroller Andi Bertolina didn’t let that stop her. On Thursday, Sept. 10, Bertolina started her two week...
Flu shots available in Truckee
Flu season is here and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends everyone over the age of 6 months get a flu shot each year. Tahoe Forest Health System is now offering flu shots...
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows targets Nov. 25 opener
As fall approaches, local ski resorts are making plans for the upcoming winter season amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows on Monday issued an update regarding the 2020-21 season, which is slated to...
Time for the fun election: Best Of North Lake Tahoe & Truckee kicks off
Year after year we’re amazed at the number of nominations we receive for the Best of North Lake Tahoe & Truckee contest. This year, even in the throes of pandemic, is no exception. You have...
Forest closure extended through Sept. 21 due to fire conditions
All national forests in California will remain closed until at least Sept. 21, officials announced this week. The USDA Forest Service said due to unprecedented and historic fire conditions throughout the state, the closure has...
Nevada County COVID-19 cases rise to 503
UPDATE on Sept. 18, 2020 Nevada County has surpassed 500 confirmed COVID-19 cases, with Thursday afternoon’s update announcing a total of 503, 31 of which are active cases. Five people have died, 467 are considered...
Time for the fun election: Finalists now compete for your votes through Sept. 28; vote early, vote often, but only once a day
Year after year we’re amazed at the number of nominations we receive for the Best of North Lake Tahoe & Truckee contest. This year, even in the throes of pandemic, is no exception. You have...
Air Alert: Bad air days ahead as officials issue health advisories for Truckee-Tahoe
Truckee-Tahoe’s air quality will continue to be unhealthy for days to come as more than two dozen lightning-sparked wildfires in the region pump smoke into the atmosphere. The hazy skies are expected to loom over...
Obi Kaufmann to host virtual walk of burned forest
As historic wildfires continue to burn across much of California, Oakland writer and naturalist Obi Kaufmann is hoping to shed light on fire ecology and fire history by hosting a virtual walk through a burned...
Red Flag Warning called today
The National Weather Service cited dry weather and gusty winds in declaring a red flag warning from noon to 10 p.m. today for the greater Lake Tahoe area. A Lake Wind Advisory is also in...
Wildfire smoke blankets Truckee
Staff reportsWith a shift in the wind, smoke from wildfires in El Dorado and Amador counties covered Truckee Friday afternoon.Truckee is on the northern fringe of the smoke plume, said Brian Brong, a meteorologist with...
Red Flag Warning in effect for the Truckee area Sept. 14
The National Weather service in Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning for the Truckee area today (Sept. 14) from 1 to 8 p.m. due to gusty winds and low humidity. Impacted areas include eastern...
Placer County ends its local health emergency
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Nevada County increased by less than 1% since last Thursday, Sept. 3, standing at 476 cases as of noon Thursday. Of those, 397 have recovered and 74...