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07/12/2025

If you watch the NFL, or pay close attention to the San Francisco 49ers, you know George Kittle has a big personality. And if you’ve ever been to the celebrity golf tournament, you know that type of personality is built for success at the crowd-engaging event.

Even though Thursday was only a practice round, Kittle seemed right at home.

STATELINE, Nev – If you watch the NFL, or pay close attention to the San Francisco 49ers, you know George Kittle has a big personality. And if you’ve ever been to the celebrity golf tournament,...

07/12/2025

Community members and local organizations came together Tuesday to host the Fire Ready Truckee Tahoe event at the Community Recreation Center, offering residents critical resources and education about wildfire preparedness.

TRUCKEE, Calif. — Community members and local organizations came together Tuesday to host the Fire Ready Truckee Tahoe event at the Community Recreation Center, offering residents critical resources and education about wildfire preparedness. More than 10 local and...

07/12/2025

Louise is at the age where she can ski for free at just about every other ski resort, taking advantage of free passes for those 80 and over. She doesn’t hesitate to put them to use. The Truckee resident does just about every type of skiing there is, from backcountry, and downhill, to cross country.

But her adventures don’t stop there. Add to the list, scuba diving, flying planes, and arctic ski touring.

While traditionally frowned upon to ask a lady her age, that doesn’t stop some people from asking Louise Wholey. “The answer usually causes jaws to drop,” she says. When inquirers regain control of their jaw,...

07/11/2025

The county is hosting the next virtual community meeting on Tuesday, July 22, starting at 6 p.m. The event will feature a presentation from the program consultant team with an open question-and-answer session with residents at the end of the meeting.

KINGS BEACH, Calif. — Placer County officials are inviting the public to share their input this month on the implementation of the parking management program in North Lake Tahoe. The county is hosting the next...

07/11/2025

A 44-year-old man is dead after swimming in Lake Tahoe near Tahoe Vista on Wednesday, July 9.

TAHOE VISTA, Calif. – A 44-year-old man is dead after swimming in Lake Tahoe near Tahoe Vista on Wednesday, July 9. Around 2:30, the Placer County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area on a report...

07/11/2025

In this feature we’ll dive into dishes that will surely satisfy those hunger pangs and leave you wondering where to go next.

I know what you might be thinking: why are you featuring their fried chicken when they are clearly famous for their burgers? Well, I have featured a couple of their burgers before (both amazing) and I thought it might be nice to zag this week and go with something a little different.

To try and decide each week where and what to eat in and around the basin can be a challenge – there are so many amazing choices. In this feature we’ll dive into dishes that...

07/11/2025

Friday, July 11 Andre Chevalier 6 p.m., Jason’s Beachside Grille, 8338 N Lake Boulevard, Kings Beach. Don’t miss great food and great music! Andre Chevalier plays everything from Neil Young to Bob Marley, John Mayer...

07/11/2025

NBC Sport reporter Kathryn Tappen blocks out an entire week for the American Century Championship and looks forward to her annual visit to Lake Tahoe. She brings her family to cheer her on in a location she loves and admires at all hours of the day.

Tappen encapsulated all four’s sentiments when she expressed, “Everybody’s just here enjoying themselves and enjoying this spectacular view. So, it’s truly a blessing to come back every year to this special place.”

STATELINE, Nev. – Every year, NBC Sport reporter Kathryn Tappen blocks out an entire week for the American Century Championship and looks forward to her annual visit to Lake Tahoe. She brings her family to...

07/11/2025

Truckee Dirt Riders (TDR) and the Tahoe National Forest are partnering to host a Trash Clean-Up Day on Saturday, July 19.

TDR, a local nonprofit that advocates for multi-use single-track motorcycle trails in the Truckee area, reached out to the Tahoe National Forest after recognizing the need for a cleanup campaign near the Prosser Dam Road staging area.

TRUCKEE, Calif. — Truckee Dirt Riders (TDR) and the Tahoe National Forest are partnering to host a Trash Clean-Up Day on Saturday, July 19. TDR, a local nonprofit that advocates for multi-use single-track motorcycle trails in...

07/10/2025

The Placer County Board of Supervisors has approved a first-ever five-year agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to continue providing full-service fire protection and emergency medical response across unincorporated areas of the county served by the Placer County Fire Department.

AUBURN, Calif. — The Placer County Board of Supervisors has approved a first-ever five-year agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to continue providing full-service fire protection and emergency medical response across unincorporated...

07/10/2025

The California Department of Transportation and the North Tahoe Public Utility District have agreed to pay $850,000 in connection with a 2024 wastewater spill that discharged approximately 85,000 gallons of untreated sewage into Lake Tahoe.

During its investigation following the spill, the regional board confirmed that a Caltrans subcontractor punctured a sewer force main on July 18, 2024.

CARNELIAN BAY, Calif. – The California Department of Transportation and the North Tahoe Public Utility District have agreed to pay $850,000 in connection with a 2024 wastewater spill that discharged approximately 85,000 gallons of untreated...

07/10/2025

After nearly three decades of extraordinary service, Dan Wilkins will retire at the end of 2025, passing the baton to longtime team member Becky Bucar, who has been appointed as the Town’s next Public Works Director/Town Engineer, effective June 29.

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Town of Truckee is honored to share the news of a meaningful leadership transition: after nearly three decades of extraordinary service, Dan Wilkins will retire at the end of 2025, passing...