It’s Time to Address Bike Path Safety
The Truckee Trails Foundation proposes two new ideas to make bike paths and trails safer for all users.
Tahoe Prosperity Center’s False Narrative
Brett Tibbitts reacts to Heidi Hill’s opinion piece and questions the Tahoe Prosperity Center’s mission.
A Collaborative Approach to Emergency Response
By Chief Brian Estes
It’s been a rough couple of years in Placer County for both residents and emergency responders, with three major fires and two difficult winter seasons now in the history books.
As...
Representation Matters
North Tahoe High School student Vallerie Laguna makes the case for why authentic representation of Latinx culture is important.
Tahoe’s Ted Lasso Lessons
By Heidi Hill Drum
“Be curious, not judgmental,”
~ Ted Lasso
For those who haven’t watched the Emmy Award winning show Ted Lasso on Apple TV, without giving away any spoilers, it is about an American...
Enhancing Emergency Response in Eastern Placer County: A Game-Changing Approach
Placer County is restructuring its emergency management model in its North Tahoe reaches, including the addition of dedicated staff. In this My Shot, assistant director of the Placer County Office of Emergency Services, Dave Atkinson, explains.
Winter Won’t Wipe Out Wildfire
Despite the second biggest winter on record, Tahoe/Truckee is not out of the woods when it comes to fire danger. North Tahoe Fire reminds residents to remain vigilant and continue to create defensible space.
Embracing Change and the Environment this Fourth of July
The Tahoe City Downtown Association explains why they made the switch to drones for Fourth of July celebrations. One big reason – wildfire danger.
Truckee Fireworks are All About Tradition
The GM of Truckee parks and rec explains why it was decided to stick with fireworks for the Fourth of July celebrations at Donner Lake.
Some People Are Struggling; We Must Do Our Part to Help
After 25 years in local nonprofits serving community members in need, Alison Schwedner reminds residents to do what they can to support those who are struggling.