Auburn, CA…The Placer County Board of Supervisors today authorized staff to restart the feasibility evaluation for a biomass to energy facility in North Lake Tahoe. A plan for the project was initially approved in 2013, however Placer paused moving forward due to uncertainty surrounding the long-term economic feasibility. Biomass facilities create renewable energy by burning […]
Auburn, CA…The Placer County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the introduction of a new camping ordinance Tuesday. The new ordinance entitled Camping and Personal Property Storage on County Property and Public Areas is intended to regulate camping and storage on county property. The new ordinance regulates where camping and storage on county public property are […]
Pingguoyuan, China….This evening local Olympian Keely Cashman flew down the Olympic Downhill course and was the highest placing US Skier. She placed 17th one place ahead of Mikaela Shiffrin. Congratulations Keely!! She was 27th in her first race and jumped 10 placings in her second to 17th! Keely hails from the small Central Sierra hamlet […]
Tahoe City, CA…Placer County moved closer Tuesday to limiting the number of short-term rental permits in the tourism-focused region of North Lake Tahoe, one of several proposed refinements to its short-term rental ordinance aimed at addressing community concerns and preserving workforce housing availability. The county Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Tuesday’s first reading of an […]
Olympic Valley, CA….Today, Palisades Tahoe introduced its new name and logo that honor the resort’s history as a land of legends—home to freeskiing pioneers, Winter Olympians and cultural icons across more than seven decades of ski history. Inspired by the sheer granite faces and chutes that compose this otherworldly terrain, the Palisades Tahoe name is a result of the […]
Sacramento, CA….In a sweeping victory for Tahoe conservationists, California’s Third District Court of Appeals sided with Sierra Watch and dealt a staggering blow to development plans for Squaw Valley. “Today’s decision marks a major milestone in the multi-generational commitment to conservation in the Sierra Nevada,” says Tom Mooers, Executive Director of the plaintiff group, Sierra […]
Auburn, CA…The Placer County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a temporary moratorium on new short-term rental permits in North Lake Tahoe, the latest in a series of recent actions to address an unprecedented and growing housing crisis in the region. The urgency ordinance, approved by a 4-0 vote, took effect upon board adoption and […]
Tahoe City, CA…Last week, homes on the West Shore in Lake Tahoe had four bear break-ins over a two-day period! The bears used enough force to break the door jambs on the residences’ front doors and entered the homes. Summertime brings increased numbers of visitors, more human food, more garbage and more people sharing space […]
North Lake Tahoe, CA/NV….A traditional Tahoe summer is planned in North Lake Tahoe this year as experiences unique to the region are scheduled to resume. From full moon kayak excursions and museum tours to pedaling along North Lake Tahoe’s paved and rugged paths and enjoying live music outdoors, there’s plenty to fill a multi-day vacation […]
Truckee, CA…From the Truckee CHP Office…A 20 year old Berkeley resident was traveling northbound on State Route 89 south, just north of Cabin Creek Road. A 45 year old Fernley resident was traveling southbound on State Route 89 south, just north of Cabin Creek Road. For reasons still under investigation, the northbound vehicle entered into […]
