Not Being Racist is Not Enough
The killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police on May 25 sent shockwaves of outrage and protests across the country. A local white ally to the Black Lives Matter movement shares her views on why just being not racist isn’t enough.
The California Tourism Advertising Industrial Complex
Does the NLTRA focus too much on outreach and not enough on the small business community? In his My Shot, one local business owner argues that’s the case.
Base-to-Base Gondola Doesn’t Serve Public Interest
Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows gondonla would diminish natural resources in the face of a changing climate.
Andy Wirth Epitomizes His Own Criticisms in Far-Reaching Media Attacks
OPINION: The Squaw Valley president attempts to manipulate his employees and the local community to think Moonshine’s coverage is bogus. But, critically, he fails to offer a core reason to constitute his claim.
Vote YES on Measure AA
On Nov. 6 you have the opportunity to renew an investment in our local students by voting YES on Measure AA.
California Express: A Dream Come True
The original vision for Squaw Valley needs the gondola proposed to connect the resort with Alpine Meadows. The project would bring tremendous benefits, allowing the community to thrive.
County Supervisor and SBC Vice President Say Yes to Measure V
Supporters and opponents of the Measure V sales tax proposal on November’s ballot share their opinions.
I’m Not Racist, But …
Growing up a child of mixed ethnicity in rural Utah made Truckee local Darrah Vaughan no stranger to overt racism, but when she moved to the Tahoe/Truckee region she experienced more subtle forms of racism that could hurt even worse, like tokenism.
When Education is a Matter of Life or Death
ADDI WINGATE: Local Truckee 16-year-old is determined to improve lives worldwide through education and buildon.org.
Living Under the Flight Path
Truckee resident Megan Butcher says it’s time to stop using taxpayer money to subsidize the airport. The millions of dollars saved can provide much-needed benefits for the whole community.