Former Patagonia CEO lists 40-acre mountain retreat for $2.3 million
TRUCKEE, Calif. — Set on 40 acres of pristine mountain wilderness, just 400 yards from Juniper Creek lies a tranquil cabin built by former Patagonia CEO, Dave Olsen and his wife, author Diana Dillaway. “Camp...
Placer County staff removes contentious amendments from Tahoe Basin Area Plan
TAHOE CITY, Calif. – Placer County removed several contentious amendments from the Tahoe Basin Area Plan update after outcry from the community. At a Town Hall Meeting held Tuesday, Aug. 1, representatives from Placer County...
Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil secures $1 Million in funding for the Town of Truckee
TRUCKEE, Calif. – California State Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil announced the successful acquisition of $1 million in funding for the Town of Truckee’s Reimagine Bridge Street Project. The project is focused on achieving several vital goals,...
Van Norden Meadow: A Sierra Jewel
Summit Valley at Van Norden contains the largest meadow in the Yuba watershed. It is also one of the largest restoration projects undertaken by the South Yuba River Citizens’ League (SYRCL) working with the Forest...
Agenda watch: Truckee Town Council; Nevada County Supervisors; Placer County Planning Commission
TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Truckee Town Council will meet on Tuesday August 8 at 5 p.m. at 10183 Truckee Airport Road. Presentations 5.1 Proclamation for Fentanyl Awareness Month. 5.2 Pro-Housing Presentation. 5.3 Mobility All-Stars Update....
North Tahoe PUD unveils new scenic overlook, recreation enhancements at Tahoe Vista Recreation Area
TAHOE VISTA, Calif. – The North Tahoe Public Utility District unveiled new public recreation and accessibility upgrades to the Tahoe Vista Recreation Area this week. Enhancements include reconstruction of the Lake Tahoe scenic overlook and...
Hardy Bullock to hold Meet and Greet
TRUCKEE, Calif. – Community members of District 5 are invited to learn more about Supervisor Hardy Bullock’s experiences during his first term and provide input about priorities for the future. Other elected officials are invited to...
Hunt for the Golden Stencil
TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Town of Truckee has launched a competition to educate the public on how the storm drain system works. Participants must be one of the first to find a golden stencil painted...
Bureau of Land Management announces ambitious approach to reduce wildfire risk
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management is taking an ambitious and coordinated approach to accelerate fuels reduction projects on public lands with high wildfire risk throughout California and northwest Nevada. Today’s signing of...
Placer County Water Agency approves projects to safeguard water supply during disasters
TAHOE CITY, Calif. — The Placer County Water Agency Board of Directors on Thursday allocated money for two new programs to help ensure customer water supplies are protected from both near-term and long-term disasters. Funding...
More than 300 runners turn out for annual Truckee Half Marathon
TRUCKEE, Calif. — The seventh annual Truckee Half Marathon took place Saturday, bringing more than 300 runners out to Alibi Ale Works for the event. Big Blue Adventure organized the race, which took runners from...
Pothole repair begins on State Route 267, utility work continues on State Route 28
TAHOE CITY, Calif. – Caltrans is alerting motorists of two separate traffic-interfering projects occurring on highways in the North Lake Tahoe area next week. Southwest Gas and its contractor, Q&D Construction, continue work on a...
Day tripping; Hop off the hill to spend the afternoon in one of these quaint small towns
Looking to beat the beach crowds for the day? Head out of the basin to explore a historic small town just a short drive away. From laid-back vineyards and whitewater rafting to relaxing natural hot...
All In: Adventurer Chris Bertish to discuss solo paddleboard trip across Atlantic Ocean
CARNELIAN BAY, Calif. – Adventurer, Surfing Legend, Ecopreneur, Filmmaker, Speaker, and Author Chris Bertish will be making his 2023 North American tour debut on Friday Aug. 4 from 6-8 p.m. at Tahoe Waterman’s Landing. What...
Truckee Donner Historical Society saves Sierra Sun’s history
TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Sierra Sun archives were almost lost to history until the Truckee Donner Historical Society stepped in to save them. The Sierra Sun moved into its offices at 1231 Deerfield Drive...
Forest Service begins Granite Chief Wilderness reroute project
OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. – Trail crews with the Tahoe National Forest office of the Forest Service have kicked off the Granite Chief Wilderness Reroute project this week. Portions of the current trail have steep grades...