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Fires increase rate of snowmelt: Dr. 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 Dr. 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
Mediterranean Cafe Tahoe opens on West Shore
Elizabeth White is a staff writer with the Sierra Sun. She can be reached at ewhite@sierrasun.com → Read More
Taking the plunge: Cold water group plunges into Lake Tahoe each week
Every week for the past two winters, Kimberly Harter has plunged into the freezing waters of Lake Tahoe. → Read More
Hilaree Nelson talks close calls in Antarctica
When a climbing group has hundreds of expeditions under its belt, it might suffer from “expert syndrome.”That’s when the group has plenty of experience, and believes it knows what it’s doing.“Sometimes that can work against you, right?” said Hilaree Nelson, who spoke Feb. 3 at the Winter Speaker Series hosted by Alpenglow Sports “And maybe… → Read More
Investigation continues into fatal ice break
A 72-year-old Truckee man died after falling through broken ice while skating over the weekend at Stampede Reservoir, authorities said.The body of William Smallfield, 72, was recovered Sunday morning with the assistance of both the Washoe County Hasty Team and the Placer County Dive Team, authorities said.The investigation into the incident continued this week, they… → Read More
Former ski bum surveys the past and future of ski towns in new book
Heather Hansman intended to stay in the Colorado ski town for only one season. → Read More
Truckee hits record number of days without measurable snow
As of Wednesday, Truckee experienced its longest period of consecutive days without measurable precipitation during meteorological winter since 1990 at 32 days, according to Andrew Schwartz, lead scientist at the Central Sierra Snow Laboratory.“It looks like we'll beat the old record by quite a bit,” Schwartz said.He explained that current weather models are showing a… → 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
Mountain Housing Council talks van life
As ski towns rush to meet the needs of their local workforce, many are beginning to adopt temporary housing plans which would accommodate van lifers who commonly populate ski towns both as tourists and local workers.The Mountain Housing Council discussed the examples of van life solutions in other ski towns as well as possible locations… → Read More
Controlled burn near Northstar Resort
A controlled burn began on the east side of Northstar Village at 9:30 a.m. Thursday.Those within the Northstar Fire District, as well as Placer County Air Control District, were notified, according to Northstar Forester Joe Barron.“We put our signs out in the district and then we send emails out to all the property associations –… → Read More
Placer County officials cap short-term rentals
Placer County supervisors will cap the number of short-term rental permits, and require a business license application for any new ones.The total number of residential short-term rental unit permits issued will be capped at 3,900. The changes become effective Mar. 31.The decision was approved unanimously at the Tuesday Placer County Board of Supervisors meeting.Properties with… → Read More
Student seeks to solve electronic waste problem
Taylor Garces, a senior at Sierra Nevada University, has started a business venture serving locals in Incline Village who need electronic waste services.Garces helps recycle or repair electronic waste, and runs his business out of his garage.“December 8, 2021, is when I posted my idea and company,” Garces said. “I received over 100 likes and… → Read More
Community gives thanks to local firefighters
Firefighters, hotshots, EMTs and first responders can enjoy a free day of skiing and riding at Homewood Mountain Resort this Sunday.“Going through all the fires and flames requires a brave heart… many of us in the Tahoe region and throughout California were touched by the effects of wildfire last year,” Homewood officials said in a… → Read More
No one hurt in Donner Ski Ranch fire
The Truckee Fire District this week continued its investigation into a Donner Ski Ranch fire that destroyed a small building.No other structures were burned and no people injured, authorities said.Cal Fire and the Truckee Fire District responded around 7:40 p.m. Jan. 20 after Boreal ski patrol spotted the blaze. They found a small structure had… → Read More
Third grade class takes part in Sugar Pine restoration
Debbie Kadziauskas is an elementary science teacher at the Lake Tahoe School in Incline Village who takes experiential learning to a whole new level through restoration projects with her students. The students’ latest restoration project is to bring back the population of Sugar Pine trees in their community, as trees in California have been dying by the millions in the past decade. According to… → Read More
Truckee, Placer County seek community input on short-term rentals
A vote on changes to how short-term rentals operate is set for next week. → Read More
Truckee man faces robbery charge
A Truckee man facing a robbery charge was free on a $100,000 bond Thursday, authorities said. → Read More
Ski patrol union compromises with Vail Resorts, avoids strike
Many Vail Resorts ski patrollers, both in California and other western states, only make up to $15 per hour for beginner patrollers. → Read More
Truckee man faces robbery charge
A Truckee man remained jailed Monday on a robbery accusation, authorities said. → Read More
Weather whiplash: Fires, snow have affected ski, other industries
This past year saw many local fires bring hazardous air quality to this area 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… → Read More