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Parts of Interstate 80 to be closed for nearly one week. Here’s why
(FOX40.COM) — The California Department of Transportation is reminding drivers of various lane closures and delays that will take place along Interstate 80 beginning on Sunday and lasting until Thursday in some parts of Northern California. Caltrans said it performed an “extensive field review” of the I-80 corridor in 2023 and found “an unprecedented amount […]
12th annual Summer Concert on the Green Returns to Tahoe Donner
TRUCKEE, Calif. – Summer Concert on the Green returns to Tahoe Donner July 5 and 6, featuring two nights of live performances by top tribute and dance bands. Tickets are on sale now and are expected to sell out. On Friday, July 5, kick things off with Deckheads, a...
Let’s Talk About Ribbon Cuttings (Opinion)
In my over five years with the Yountville Chamber of Commerce, I participated in (I think) two ribbon cuttings. Since taking over the Truckee Chamber of Commerce, we have hosted over twenty ribbon cuttings in under two years. This got me thinking about the importance of this simple tradition and its value to our businesses.
Truckee-Tahoe – Pet of the Week: Molly
Meet Molly, the cheerleader of the adoption hallway at HSTT! She’s got pep in her step and an upbeat attitude sure to get you having fun no matter what adventure you may be headed on! With a smile on her face and curiosity for life, she’s down for just about any type of outing or adventure. She would make a great hiking buddy, especially with this nice weather.
Winter's Not Over! Spring Snow Prompts Chain Controls on Mountain Highways
Yes, it is almost May! A late April snowstorm is prompting chain controls on some mountain highways!. At the time of this writing, chain controls are required on portions of Mt. Rose Highway and on I-80 near Donner Lake. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are in the forecast through Friday...
Truckee Tahoe Airport District Allocates Nearly $2 Million for Vital Wildfire Mitigation Projects
TRUCKEE, Calif. – In a display of commitment to community safety and environmental stewardship, the Truckee Tahoe Airport District has announced the approval of $1,934,500 in funding for eight district-wide wildfire mitigation projects. The decision, approved unanimously in a 5-0 vote at this week’s Airport District board meeting, marks a significant step forward in proactively addressing the threat of wildfires in the Truckee Tahoe region.
What can we learn from Truckee’s power planning exercise?
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Truckee Donner Public Utility District (TDPUD) is one of many utilities across California trying to figure out how best to satisfy state requirements for clean and reliable electricity while serving growing demand and keeping prices affordable. The utility recently went through a planning exercise to write up its first Integrated Resource Plan, which looks at power supply through 2040. What did they come up with, and what can we learn from their effort?
Climate Dispatch: A Call to Action for Our Health and Future
The Truckee Tahoe region is experiencing the accelerating impacts of climate change with profound consequences for our health and well-being. As physicians, we witness firsthand the health impacts of this change. As we have all recently experienced, climate change is increasing the risk of wildfires. According to a team of...
Starbucks half-off Thursday: How to score the drink deal
SEATTLE - Starbucks customers can get half off the cost of any drink on Thursday, including the chain’s new Spicy Lemonade Refreshers or Lavender Oatmilk Chill. The coffee giant said the one-time use deal is good between noon and 6 p.m. local time on April 25, 2024. To get...
Lancia concepts sweep Stellantis Drive for Design contest
Stellantis describes is annual Drive for Design contest as "an opportunity for high school students to win fabulous prizes while learning about exciting career opportunities in automotive design." Winners not only get gear like a Wacom MobileStudio Pro 16, they're eligible for summer internships in one of Stellantis' design studios. For the last two years of the contest, Rocco Morales won first prize — last year with his Ram Stadion concept, and in 2022 with his Chrysler Helios concept — and that was after coming second in 2021 with his Jeep Crazy Horse concept. With Morales having graduated, aging out of the entry pool, Rohan Sieber could be the next in the repeat winner's circle. Sieber, a junior in Portola, California, won the 2024 Drive for Design challenge. Students were asked to create a fresh concept for any of Stellantis' global brands. Everyone who made the podium chose to create a fictional Lancia.
Spring snow boosting business this weekend in Truckee
TRUCKEE, Calif. — A wave of Spring snow brought dozens of people to the Sierra to enjoy one last run on the slopes. In March, Sugar Bowl Resort extended its season for three weeks after receiving a good amount of snowfall. Jude Bermeo drove from Oakland was expecting a...
Comfort food; Dig into a hearty meal at these cozy eateries
I would be remiss to start an article on comfort food without acknowledging that one of the biggest factors in what makes certain dishes comforting is nostalgia. It could be a saucy bolognese you grew up eating in your grandma’s kitchen, or steaming bowls of Tonkatsu ramen that you slurped down with friends in carefree college days. But there are certainly many commonalities in comfort food that transcend cuisines; think warm, carby, often fatty dishes that fill the belly and leave you full for hours. And after a day out exploring Tahoe this winter, what more could you ask for?
NDOT to temporarily close bridges in Cold Springs
COLD SPRINGS, Nev. (KOLO) - The Nevada Department of Transportation will be implementing bridge closures over bridges on U.S. 395 in Cold Springs starting this Monday. The daytime closures will start April 29 as NDOT crews resurface the highway. NDOT will be implementing these closures:. The White Lake Parkway bridge...
Truckee Chamber’s May Good Morning Truckee on land access, forest health
TRUCKEE, Calif. – Join the Truckee Chamber of Commerce for May’s Good Morning Truckee. The community is invited to learn more about forest health and land access. This informative event will feature presentations from esteemed speakers actively shaping Truckee’s forests’ future. Speakers:. · John Svahn –...
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