Markleeville, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued a long-term, full highway closure of State Route 89 past Laramie Street in Markleeville due to mudslides from recent winter storms. There is no estimated time of reopening the highway. Motorists can reach downtown Markleeville, including the Carson River Resort, traveling south on Route 89. Route […]
Truckee, CA…Sierra Business Council administers the Sierra Nevada Energy Watch (SNEW), a program that provides local public agencies and businesses within Pacific Gas & Electric Company territory with free energy efficiency consulting services designed to cut energy costs. As energy supply costs increase, we encourage public agencies and small- and medium-sized businesses to utilize energy-efficient […]
Phillips, CA…The Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted the second snow survey of the season at Phillips Station. The manual survey recorded 85.5 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 33.5 inches, which is 193 percent of average for this location on February 1. The snow water equivalent measures the amount of […]
Kirkwood, CA…The #CarsonSpur is now open, although, travel is currently not recommended due to heavy snowfall. Chains are required. Check here for chain requirements: https://conta.cc/3W60Prc. Download the #Quickmap app on your mobile device for current road and traffic information.
South Lake Tahoe, CA…Due to forecasted inclement weather, the Festival of Winter Lights will be held for one night only on Friday, December 9 from 4-8pm. Unfortunately, the Saturday portion has been cancelled. While we are disappointed with this change, we are very excited to invite the public out to enjoy the event for one […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA…Brighten up your holidays by attending the Festival of Winter Lights. This outdoor holiday market-style event will be held in the parking lot of the Lake Tahoe Historical Museum at 3058 Lake Tahoe Blvd. on Friday, Dec. 9 and Saturday, Dec. 10 from 4-8pm. Attendees can look forward to a full array […]
Markleeville, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) plans to close State Route 89 from the junction of Route 4 to U.S. 395 (Monitor Pass) at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 30, 2022, to protect public safety due to an incoming storm. Caltrans will evaluate and determine whether to reopen Monitor Pass or keep it closed […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA…South Lake Tahoe voters overwhelmingly approved Measure G in the November 8 election. Measure G – the City of South Lake Tahoe Cannabis Funding/Taxation Measure – was placed on the ballot for local voter consideration, following an audit of government processes that identified the annual cannabis business fee collection process as one […]
Markleeville, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 10 will reopen State Route 89/Monitor Pass at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, after a temporary closure due to winter weather. Route 4/Ebbetts Pass remains closed from the east end of Lake Alpine to 7.3 miles east of the Route 89 junction. Route 108/Sonora Pass […]
Carson City, NV…This month, Carson Tahoe Health (CTH) is celebrating its 16th anniversary of opening the Carson Tahoe Cancer Center. Since 2006, this 35,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility, tucked away along the northwestern foothills just west of our Regional Medical Center, had provided comprehensive cancer treatment, intervention, support, and after-care to regional patients – all under one […]
