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Truckee clamping down on people who let animals eat trash
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/07/2013 - 11:03amNorth Lake Tahoe launches first-ever free ski shuttle
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 01/07/2013 - 2:13amGetting to North Lake Tahoe’s snowy ski slopes just got a whole lot easier with the launch of the region's first area-wide free ski shuttle serving North Lake Tahoe, Truckee and Donner Summit.
The service runs between area lodging properties to 9 different ski resorts on weekends and holiday weeks now through March 31. It was formed through a collaboration of the North Lake Tahoe Chamber/CVB/Resort Association in partnership with the Truckee/North Tahoe Transportation Management Association and Placer County, the town of Truckee and several ski resorts.
Truckee resident takes bronze at cross country championships
Submitted by admin on Sat, 01/05/2013 - 9:42amReport: Lake Tahoe home sales up 34 percent in 2012
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 01/03/2013 - 5:37pmHome sales around Lake Tahoe increased substantially in 2012, with a 34 percent rise in units sold and a 40 percent jump in sales volume, according to a year-end report released by Lake Tahoe-based real estate company Chase International.
Group files appeal over Tahoe/Truckee biomass project
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/02/2013 - 1:11pmTRUCKEE, Calif. - A national organization that works to protect nearly extinct species has filed an appeal regarding the proposed two-megawatt Cabin Creek Biomass Energy Facility, a Placer County o...
Lake Tahoe Basin snowpack at 161 percent average
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/01/2013 - 7:14amThe new year arrives with mountain conditions far different than a year ago, with the all-important snowpack that provides the bulk of water supplies for western Nevada at near twice-normal levels.
On Monday, the Truckee River Basin’s snowpack was measured at 192 percent of normal for the date, with the Lake Tahoe Basin at 161 percent. That’s compared to 18 and 11 percent for those two places as recorded on Dec. 31, 2011.
Snow total comparison proves a difference one year makes
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 12/29/2012 - 12:36pm
What a difference a year makes. This National Weather Service graphic compares the precipitation in December 2011 with the precipitation for December 2012.
The image on the left represents the total liquid precipitation that fell during December 2011.
The image on the right is the total liquid precipitation that fell over the last 30 days of 2012 ending on December 28th. The images show the stark contrast between the exceptionally dry December of 2011 and the very wet December of 2012.
Truckee resident, Olympian to teach cross country ski class
Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/26/2012 - 6:20pmAlpine Meadows ski patroller caught in slide dies
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/25/2012 - 4:06pmTAHOE/TRUCKEE - Two local men died from injuries suffered in avalanches that occurred Monday at two Tahoe-area ski resorts, a day after a major storm system dumped more than 4 feet of heavy snow th...
Alpine Meadows ski patroller caught in slide dies
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/25/2012 - 4:06pmTAHOE/TRUCKEE - Two local men died from injuries suffered in avalanches that occurred Monday at two Tahoe-area ski resorts, a day after a major storm system dumped more than 4 feet of heavy snow th...
Lake Tahoe ski resorts rejoice after storm dumps more than 4 feet of snow
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/24/2012 - 4:47pmTAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe ski industry received the ultimate Christmas present by way of a large storm that dumped upward of 4 feet of snow this past weekend at many locations throu...
Lake Tahoe ski resorts rejoice after storm dumps more than 4 feet of snow
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/24/2012 - 4:47pmTAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe ski industry received the ultimate Christmas present by way of a large storm that dumped upward of 4 feet of snow this past weekend at many locations throu...
Sideways along the Upper Truckee Marsh
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/22/2012 - 9:50pm
Photo submitted by Jesse Henderson, owner of Just Kuts, in South Lake Tahoe.
Tahoe weather blogger turns passion into page views
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/22/2012 - 6:00amThe Lake Tahoe area is full of snow skeptics.Get too excited about forecasted snowfall amounts and you're likely to get a smug "I'll believe it when I see it" in response.But one Truckee resident's...
Chase International Sells Lake Tahoe Mega Estate
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/13/2012 - 3:42pm
Chase International recently closed the sale of the Osprey Estate in Incline Village, Nev., a deal which marks the largest sale in Lake Tahoe since January 2008.
Big fish caught at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/12/2012 - 11:55am
Below is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Dec. 12-18. We want to note a big fish caught by Eric St. Denis of South Lake Tahoe, Calif., pictured above. Eric caught a 28-pound, 9-ounce Mackinaw trout at Lake Tahoe on Dec. 9, at 10:30 a.m. Photos courtesy of Gene St. Denis of Blue Ribbon Charters.
The Lake Tahoe record for Mackinaw Trout is a 37-pound, 6-ounce (44 inches in length) trophy caught by Robert Aronsen, way back in 1974. To date, only a handful of Macks have been caught that have weighed 30 pounds or more.
2 arrests made in rash of Thanksgiving thefts in Truckee
Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/12/2012 - 8:24amSouth Lake Tahoe Christmas Bird Count
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 12/10/2012 - 1:35amThe largest, oldest citizen science project of the year, the annual Christmas Bird Count will take flight in South Lake Tahoe on Friday, Dec. 14, beginning at 8 a.m. Meet at Alpina Coffee Cafe. Novices to experts are all welcome for this fun winter event that focuses the 7.5 mile radius count circle on the Upper Truckee River mouth.
U10 All-Stars take it to Carson
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/08/2012 - 6:00amSouth Tahoe's U10 All-Star team turned in a great finish at the recent All-Star Tournament in Carson City. After finishing second in their pool, South Tahoe faced undefeated Truckee in the semif...
Fog settles in Lake Tahoe and nearby valleys through the morning
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/05/2012 - 10:03pmRecent rainfall and clearing skies may allow areas of fog to develop across the Lake Tahoe Basin, northeast California and western Nevada through Thursday morning.
The National Weather Service in Reno reports visibility could drop below one mile with a few areas of dense fog and visibility below 1/4 of a mile early Thursday morning. Fog will begin to burn off after 8 a.m., and may linger in a few valleys until 11 a.m.
Alpine ski racing: Stacey Cook earns first career podium - twice
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/05/2012 - 6:00amSafe to say, Stacey Cook was due.Despite coming off a breakout 2011-12 season in which she finished 10th in the World Cup downhill standings, the Truckee native had never landed on the podium in...
Tahoe ski resorts report 2 to 4 feet of snow from recent storm
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/03/2012 - 4:05pmTAHOE/TRUCKEE - A day after most regional officials and residents were breathing a collective sigh of relief that forecast of major flooding in the Truckee area didn't pan out, Tahoe ski resorts ar...
Tahoe ski resorts report 2 to 4 feet of snow from recent storm
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/03/2012 - 4:05pmTAHOE/TRUCKEE - A day after most regional officials and residents were breathing a collective sigh of relief that forecast of major flooding in the Truckee area didn't pan out, Tahoe ski resorts ar...
Combined passes increase ski resort sales at Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/03/2012 - 4:01pmTAHOE/TRUCKEE - The region's two largest ski resort operators are using the marketing power of combining multiple resorts on a single season pass to increase sales and draw new skiers and snowboard...
Combined passes increase ski resort sales at Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/03/2012 - 4:01pmTAHOE/TRUCKEE - The region's two largest ski resort operators are using the marketing power of combining multiple resorts on a single season pass to increase sales and draw new skiers and snowboard...
Colder storm blunts Truckee River flood threat
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/03/2012 - 11:39amRENO, Nev. (AP) - After an all-out effort by residents and business owners to prepare for a possible flood on the Truckee River in Nevada and California, the threat was declared over on Sunday a...
Lake Tahoe under Winter Storm Warning as storm blows into region
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 12/02/2012 - 12:30pmAs rain turns to snow in the Sierra a Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Snow levels are rapidly dropping as cold air associated with this latest storm drops into the basin.
Snow is expected below 7,000 feet this morning with periods of heavy snow in the afternoon. Snow accumulations of 10 to 16 inches are expected above 7,000 feet with 4 to 8 inches at lake level. At least two feet is expected above 8,000 feet.
Below is the latest video briefing from the National Weather Service.
Truckee skier on track after podium finish over weekend
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/28/2012 - 6:00amBEAVER CREEK, Colo. - Before the season, U.S. skier Marco Sullivan was dumped by his main sponsor and demoted by the team.No hard feelings, though. Years of injuries and inconsistent performance...
Officials investigate fatal vehicle vs. cyclist crash at Truckee roundabout
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/26/2012 - 1:41pmTRUCKEE, Calif. - Officials are investigating a fatal vehicle vs. cyclist collision that occurred at the Central Truckee Roundabout Saturday afternoon, according to the Truckee Police Department.Tr...
Shaun White to host Northstar's 40th Birthday Bash
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/26/2012 - 1:40pmTRUCKEE, Calif. - Shaun White will host Northstar California Resort's 40th Birthday Bash on Saturday, Dec. 22.The event takes place 40 years to the day the resort opened for skiing for the first ti...
Winter edition of Tahoe magazine on stands now
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/26/2012 - 12:02pmPick up the latest volume of Tahoe Magazine - 2012-13 Winter Edition, the cover of which is above - at locations around Lake Tahoe and Truckee. The 164-page magazine - a joint publication among the...
Truckee football: Four-Peat
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/21/2012 - 6:00amLAS VEGAS - At this rate, Bob Shaffer is going to develop a flinch by association with water coolers. The longtime Truckee football coach has had one dumped on his head each of the past four yea...
Norberg, Kaufer capture top volleyball honors
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/21/2012 - 6:00amMt. Rose All-League Division I-A Volleyball MVP: Mackenzie Redner (Truckee)First teamMiddle Blocker: Drew Norberg (South Tahoe), Krystal Parker (Sparks)Opposite Hitter: Chelsea Hohn (Truckee)Out...
Truckee man recovering from gunshot wound by officer
Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/20/2012 - 11:00amHell on the Highway
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/20/2012 - 6:00amTRUCKEE, Calif. - Winter rages across Donner Summit, 100 mph wind gusts blow Pacific storms of blinding snow that ravage the 7,240-foot pass on Interstate 80 above Donner Lake. The brutal storm ...
Hell on the Highway
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/19/2012 - 10:29amTRUCKEE, Calif. - Winter rages across Donner Summit, 100 mph wind gusts blow Pacific storms of blinding snow that ravage the 7,240-foot pass on Interstate 80 above Donner Lake. The brutal storm ...
Truckee punishes Moapa to win 4th consecutive state football title
Submitted by admin on Sun, 11/18/2012 - 9:30amTruckee native joins Barton psychiatry
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/17/2012 - 6:00amDr. Tracy Protell, child and adolescent psychiatric specialist, recently joined Dr. Sonia Rupp at Barton Psychiatry.Providing comprehensive psychiatric and psychological diagnostic evaluations and ...
2 Truckee boys have prominent role in Warren Miller film
Submitted by admin on Sat, 11/17/2012 - 2:00am