Surviving Winter with Wade
Do Tell: Would you rather give up summer or never ski another powder day?
I hear this one all the time: 'Came to Tahoe for the winters, but stayed for the summers.' Here in Truckee/Tahoe, we are blessed with two seasons, both equally great for different reasons. But what if you had to choose?
Picture This
Ramsey Etchison has created Generation Book Truckee because he wants to make it possible for people to know about their community, so he takes people’s pictures, invites them to express themselves, and helps us recognize that everyone’s roots extend across the planet.
Ticks in Tahoe
Dog ticks are thought to be most common and are carriers of Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Black-legged ticks carry Lyme disease and in 2016 the California Department of Public Health collected one from the Sagehen area near Truckee.
The Least Likely Healer
Miller is an extraordinary person who came into my life after I’d asked the Universe to send me a teacher who would help me gain some clarity.
Mr. Christmas Orders a Pie
My favorite Christmas memory is about 'Mr. Christmas,' my older brother, Tommy. He always left his shopping and wrapping until the last possible minute.
An Era Passes at North Tahoe High School
A former NTHS student celebrates the retirement of a long-time teacher and coach.
In the Moment
Benji is a Star
Benji, a two-year old stray from Reno, is looking for an acting job as your pet.
Newton Scratches His Head
Based on the statistics, what is the current status of the Tahoe-Truckee Real Estate Market? The number of sales for the entire region has dropped dramatically from 1,216 to 722 in the past two years. We see locals moving to Reno or other places 'off the hill' because they can’t afford to buy a house here. Price reductions are the order of the day and some sellers are offering bonuses to real estate offices to sell their properties. Realtors all over the region are trying to figure out what else to do to attract buyers.