Funeral for a Friend (Opinion)
I attended a Funeral for a Friend yesterday. The fate of Olympic Valley, formerly known as Squaw Valley, now known as Palisades Tahoe, was sealed by a unanimous vote of the Placer County Board of...
Tree mortality surveys are out: What they mean for Lake Tahoe
GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA, Calif. – Each year aerial observers for the USDA Forest Service ride in small fixed-wing aircraft 1,000 feet above California forests. Their focus isn’t on the views or the horizon, but...
Tahoe Live 2024: a winter festival like no other
LAKE TAHOE – Tahoe Live is returning for its third year, and it’s bigger, bolder, and more diverse than ever. On Dec. 14-15, Palisades Tahoe will transform into a snow-covered musical playground, with a powerhouse...
Plans for TERC’s Underwater Lake Tahoe Exhibit room are still uncertain
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – For two years, the walls of the Tahoe Environmental Research Center’s (TERC) longue has been graced with a colorful mural displaying the wildlife, seasons, and activities of Lake Tahoe. But since...
Magnitude 5.8 earthquake in Lyon County, Nevada
RENO, Nev. – On December 9, 2024, at 3:08 p.m. local time, a magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck on an unnamed fault between Yerington and Silver Springs, Lyon County, Nevada. The earthquake was felt as far...
Breaking par in blizzard season
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – When Will and Ashley Wolford decided to create Iron and Wood, they solved a problem that has long frustrated Tahoe golfers. The problem is the short golf season in snow country. ...
Truckee Tahoe Airport District board discusses key community projects and approves funding recommendations
TRUCKEE, Calif – At the Truckee Tahoe Airport District Board meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 4, directors reviewed and approved several important resolutions, recognized community partners, and discussed a variety of projects aimed at enhancing fire...
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor: I am a climate-concerned voter. As this election season progressed, I was disturbed that the warming of our planet — primarily the result of burning fossil fuels — got so little attention from...
Excellence in Education Foundation announces change in leadership
TRUCKEE, Calif. – After two decades of transformative leadership, Laura Brown is stepping down as Executive Director of the Excellence in Education Foundation, and Amy Macosko has been announced as the Interim Executive Director until...
Sierra State Parks Foundation receives $6,000 grant for education, interpretation, restoration, and preservation programs
TAHOE CITY, Calif. — The Sierra State Parks Foundation has been awarded a $6,000 grant from the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation’s Nature Fund (TTCF) to support its vital education, interpretation, restoration, and preservation programs in...
League to Save Lake Tahoe files lawsuit against massive development project to protect local environment
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The League to Save Lake Tahoe, the nonprofit environmental advocacy organization behind the movement to Keep Tahoe Blue, has filed a lawsuit formally challenging Placer County’s approval of the Village at...
Winter weather predictions: what to expect for Tahoe in 2024-2025
LAKE TAHOE – As winter approaches, forecasters are weighing in on what Tahoe residents can expect for the upcoming season. Predictions from the Old Farmer’s Almanac and the Farmer’s Almanac suggest a milder winter, but...
Agenda Review: Truckee Council, Placer Supes, TRPA, and more
TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Truckee Town Council will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 5 p.m. at 10183 Truckee Airport Road. View in person at 10183 Truckee Airport Road or remotely via http://ttctv.org/. 5. Presentations...