LATEST NEWS
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...
Douglas County Sheriff's Office Hosting Presentation About Lake Tahoe Evacuation Protocol
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office will be hosting a presentation on evacuations for Lake Tahoe residents. The presentation will take place on Monday, April 29 at 5:30 p.m. at the Kahle Community Center in the Tallac Room in Stateline. It is open to all members of the community. Representatives from...
New Details Regarding Deadly Crash on I-580 South in Carson City
Nevada State Police released more details regarding the wrong-way crash that killed two people in Carson City. On Wednesday, April 24 at 4:48 a.m., the Nevada State Police responded to a crash on southbound I-580 near the Snyder Avenue overpass. Police determined that a red Telsa was traveling the wrong...
Barton Health nurse recognized for exceptional care
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Angela Harvey, registered nurse (RN) with Barton’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU), was selected as a recipient of The DAISY Award for extraordinary nurses. The award is in recognition of the clinical skill and compassionate care nurses provide to create a superior experience for patients and their families.
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.
Celebrating a community cleanup at Sand Harbor State Park
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – On Monday, April 22, 2024, Sand Harbor State Park celebrated its inaugural Shoreline Sweep Volunteer Cleanup, a testament to community stewardship and environmental responsibility. Over 80 dedicated volunteers joined forces to comb the park’s picturesque shores, ultimately hauling away an impressive 120 pounds of litter.
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.
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?
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...
Letter to the Editor
We are all stewards of Lake Tahoe, whether we live here year-round or visit for a day. There’s a lot of energy in that idea if you think about it like a martial arts fighter who is taught to harmonize their movements to control the actions of attackers. Right...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.