Elizabeth White
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Fires increase rate of snowmelt: Anne Nolin has been studying the impact of snowpack in burned forests
The snowpack is melting at much higher rates in places touched by the fires from previous years. This problem was observed by Anne Nolin, director of the graduate program of Hydrologic Sciences at University of Nevada, Reno, where she’s been studying the impact of snowpack in burned forests since 2011. “I’ve done some very preliminary reconnaissance work — getting set up to do some future… → Read More
Mining for time: Public meeting, comment period extended for Idaho-Maryland Mine project
A special meeting of the Nevada County Planning Commission about the Idaho-Maryland Mine project has been postponed to 9:30 a.m. March 24.The meeting will be at the Board of Supervisors chambers at the Eric Rood Administration Center, 950 Maidu Ave., Nevada City.Additionally, the public comment period about the draft environmental impact report has been extended… → Read More
Weather whiplash: Fires, snow have affected ski, other industries
This past year saw many local fires bring hazardous air quality for weeks on end.This was followed by an unusually large October snowfall, and a particularly late opening for all ski resorts in the Truckee-Tahoe region after weeks with little to no snowfall following the storm in October.Alex Nikiforuk, a ski patroller at Homewood Mountain… → Read More
Dark Christmas: around 11,800 lost power in Truckee region
Truckee saw some of the worst power outages in years during the historic December storm — with some losing power for up to eight days, according to Tahoe Donner residents.Mother of four and Donner Lake resident Leslie Hsu Oh was left to fend for herself while her power was out for five days, from Dec.… → Read More
‘It’s an incredible community’: Neighbor helps elderly couple after tree falls on home
At 4 a.m. Monday, Barbara Malamatenios and her husband woke to a tree crashing onto the roof of their Grass Valley home. → Read More
Helping hands: Tyler Thompson has helped people by removing trees, freeing cars from snow
Monday and Tuesday crews have experienced challenges with accessing PG&E's equipment. With so many trees down, many roads are still blocked. To clean up the damage, PG&E is bringing in snowcats, buggies, bulldozers and other heavy machinery to help access the damaged equipment. They have also brought in a helicopter to help with assessments.As of… → Read More
‘Part of the process’: Incline Village takes different approach to housing
Nayeli Enriquez will soon have to pay $2,000 per month for her two-bedroom apartment in Incline Village.The apartment is growing mold, which worries her because her daughter suffers from asthma. The mother of two and Incline Village resident of over 30 years has lived in the apartment for eight years, and her rent was previously… → Read More
Predicting the real estate market: As the housing frenzy slows down, the market may never be the same
The real estate market has changed drastically over the past two years — with buyers making offers far above asking price and inventories at an all time low.As it stands, a typical home in Truckee is valued at around $1 million, according to Zillow. For long-term local workers, the question remains as to whether there… → Read More
A solid base: First snowfall may have set a strong backcountry base where snow still remains
The first layer of snow fell during the storm of Oct. 24-25.Six to 40 inches of snow fell across various areas of the Truckee/Tahoe region, according to the Sierra Avalanche Center, causing some resorts to open early for the season. Although the snow was helpful for the early opening of resorts, there was still speculation… → Read More
Video may exist of Truckee homicide
Authorities said Tuesday that they may have video of a Truckee homicide. → Read More