Goodwin resigning from Truckee Town Council
Truckee Town Council Member Morgan Goodwin announced he will be resigning from the council in August with plans to move to Los Angeles in the fall. Goodwin was just re-elected in November and currently serves...
Snowmelt this month in Lake Tahoe Basin will be massive and dangerous
The Lake Tahoe Basin has about half of this year’s massive snowpack still stuck to the mountain slopes. May was an extension of winter and the snowpack actually grew. But June is here. Days are...
Made to order: California company Plant Prefab installs duplex at Olympic Valley development in single afternoon
At a factory in Rialto, six rectangular modules weighing between 20,000 and 40,000 pounds each are loaded and secured to a trailer for a more than 450-mile trek north. Upon arrival in Olympic Valley, the...
California’s first lager: Boca Beer
Today, Boca and its reservoir is known for being a small exit on Interstate 80 Hirshdale’s exit, but it once was a vibrant town next to the brand-new Transcontinental Railroad. The town was built at...
Trail from Truckee to Squaw Valley still in the works
Trails have long been a priority of Placer County, which is looking to continue construction on the Truckee River Trail from Truckee to Squaw Valley. “The trail is paramount in connecting the communities on the...
UPDATE: I-80 EB lanes near Soda Springs cleared, reopened
UPDATE 2 p.m.: The I-80 eastbound number two lane and the Soda Spring offramp will be closed for “emergency guardrail repairs” due to damage from this morning’s overturned big rig, Caltrans said. Closures are expected...
June snow survey in the Sierra a rarity
A wet winter bringing large amounts of snow and unseasonably low spring temperatures to the Sierra combined to keep the snowpack lingering, so much so Nevada Irrigation District hydrographers were able to conduct surveys at...
Woman trapped in car near Blue Canyon taken to hospital
UPDATE 1:45 p.m.: The woman has been taken to Sutter Roseville Medical Center, according to CHP. She has moderate injuries. Her 2007 Honda Pilot has been towed from the area. ORIGINAL POST: A woman has...
Road work on Highway 89 through the end of June, expect delays
CAMP RICHARDSON — Motorists should expect delays on State Highway 89 just north of Camp Richardson as work is under way to repair the roadway, Caltrans said in a press release. Caltrans is grinding and...
Hundreds turn out for inaugural Truckee Dirt Fondo, local Katerina Nash claims women’s top spot
Several hundred cyclists pedaled out from the Truckee Tahoe Airport last Saturday morning amid airplane flyovers, skydivers opening parachutes high above, and helicopters landing. The unique venue served as the backdrop for the inaugural Truckee...
Local athletes sweep first place at Squaw Half Marathon
Last Sunday Big Blue Adventure held the second event of the Tahoe Trail Running Series, bringing several hundred athletes to Squaw Valley for a pair of races. The competition consisted of a half marathon and...
Man airlifted from Squaw Valley
A 55-year old male was airlifted out of Squaw Valley to Renown Hospital in Reno today. While riding in the Siberia area around 9:50 a.m. he fell and slid over rocks causing his injuries, according...
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Nevada County releases official vote totals in state Senate District 1 race
Nevada County has its official totals for the state Senate District 1 race, though the results aren’t expected to be certified until Friday. Brian Dahle won Nevada County with 12,876 votes, compared to Kevin Kiley’s...
Raley’s construction breaks ground on new grocery in Truckee
Raley’s executives broke ground on the new grocery store at Soaring Ranch Wednesday, as a crowd gathered around the construction site. “This has been a dream to have a store in Truckee,” said Julie Teel,...
Placer County moves forward on 2-1-1 system
With direction from the Board of Supervisors, Placer County will move forward in developing a 2-1-1 information and referral system. 2-1-1 provides free online and telephone support to community members to connect them with resources...
North Tahoe students push for sustainability
Green Team elementary school students from all across North Lake Tahoe talked to the Truckee Town Council Tuesday night about the importance of sustainability and the efforts their club is taking to combat climate change....
