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Home with Hollywood connections for sale on Tahoe’s North Shore
Fans of “The Godfather” trilogy have the chance to purchase part of a North Shore property showcased in the film series, provided they have a few million dollars to spare. The Fleur du Lac Estates in Homewood were the backdrop for several scenes in Francis Ford Coppola’s “The Godfather Part II.” The sprawling property was built by Henry Kaiser in 1938. Additional homes were added to the estate… → Read More
Photos: Best of Wednesday’s super blue blood moon
A total lunar eclipse occurred early Wednesday morning, Jan. 31, and photographers around Truckee and Lake Tahoe captured the special event. Wednesday’s eclipse was also a “blood moon,” a term used when the moon passes through the Earth’s shadow. The reddish color of the moon could be seen in several photos from local photographers. Thirdly,… → Read More
Authorities arrest man for alleged homicide in Incline Village
Authorities have charged a man with murder as part of an alleged homicide that occurred in Incline Village on Tuesday morning, Jan. 23. Ismeal Resendiz-Moreno, 44, of Incline Village was taken into custody on Wednesday, Jan. 24, according to the Washoe County Sheriff's Office. → Read More
Ski, snowboard film legend Warren Miller dies at 93
Iconic ski filmmaker Warren Miller died on Wednesday, Jan. 24, at the age of 93. He passed away at his home on Orcas Island, Wash. → Read More
Surfers ride Lake Tahoe’s waves ahead of winter storm (video)
Lake Tahoe's waves were rather mighty today, as steady winds rolled in ahead of a forecasted winter storm. The National Weather Service in Reno reported 22 mph winds on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 24. Community members around the lake captured surfers who made their way onto the water to catch some waves. A slow-motion video… → Read More
Local sheriff’s office seeks information on alleged vehicle burglary suspect
Detectives are seeking information on a man who allegedly broke into a vehicle in the parking area of a trail head off Mt. Rose Highway on January 1, 2018. According to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, the suspect broke through the window of the vehicle and stole a number of credit cards, along with identification… → Read More
Rock slide closes Highway 28 near Sand Harbor on Friday afternoon
A rock slide closed lanes south of Sand Harbor on Highway 28 on Friday, Jan. 5, according to a tweet from the Nevada Department of Transportation. The department is asking drivers to look for an alternate route. This story will be updated as more information becomes available. → Read More
Get lit for the holidays with NuLeaf Tahoe marijuana products (video)
Sometimes baked applies to more than holiday cookies. NuLeaf Tahoe in Incline Village offers Christmas gifts for the cannabis connoisseur on your list. → Read More
V&T Railroad Polar Express takes passengers on a journey to the North Pole (video)
The Polar Express was written by Chris Van Allsburg in 1985 and grew in popularity with the 2004 film adaptation. Now, fans of the book and movie can take their own journey to the North Pole on the Virginia and Truckee Polar Express train ride. Passengers depart from Carson City's Eastgate Depot and are taken… → Read More
9,025 NV Energy customers in Incline Village lost power Thursday
A power outage on Thursday, Nov. 9, left residents and businesses of Incline Village in the dark. According to NV Energy, 9,025 customers were without power for six hours. The power outage occurred because of a damaged structure. → Read More
103 Incline Village customers without power as of Friday afternoon
A total of 103 customers in Incline Village are still without power on Friday, Nov. 10, according to the NV Energy website. The company estimates power will be restored at 5 p.m. Friday. → Read More
Thursday’s power outage in Kings Beach expected to last up to 10 hours
Kings Beach experienced a power outage due to a three-phase equipment failure on Thursday, Nov. 9. Liberty Utilities typically services the area, but the Brockway Station is currently closed for repairs. In the meantime, NV Energy has been providing Kings Beach customers with power. → Read More
Mount Rose to open for 2017-18 season on Nov. 7
Mount Rose Ski Tahoe will open for the 2017-18 winter season on Tuesday, Nov. 7, making it the first resort in the Lake Tahoe area to open for the season. The Wizard chairlift will open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and operate seven days a week. Additional trails will open as weather permits. “Thanks to… → Read More
Winter storm warning issued for Truckee, North Lake Tahoe through Saturday night
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a winter storm warning for Truckee and North Lake Tahoe on Saturday, Nov. 4 until 11 p.m. There is a 90% chance of rain and snow mixture in the forecast, with a possible snow accumulation of one to three inches. Scattered rain and snow showers will likely… → Read More
Photos: 2017 Downtown Truckee Halloween Parade
Costumed children and parents lined up for the 2017 Halloween Parade in downtown Truckee on Friday, Oct. 27. → Read More
Old Town Tap raises more than $5,000 for fire victims in Napa and Sonoma counties (video)
Old Town Tap in downtown Truckee raised more than $5,300 at a fundraiser for Northern California fire victims on Tuesday, Oct. 17. Owners Marlena John and Luke Bill moved to Truckee a few years ago to open the restaurant. With the recent wildfires in Napa and Sonoma counties, the couple decided they wanted to raise… → Read More
Truckee couple to host fundraiser for Northern California fire victims
Luke Bill and Marlena John were having lunch by Donner Lake last week when they noticed the smoke from nearby fires rolling in. → Read More
Afroman launches Palmdale Purp at NuLeaf Tahoe’s dispensary
A famous face visited NuLeaf Tahoe in Incline Village on Monday, and now we know why... because he's selling stuff to get high. Afroman, best known for his song about smoking up, visited Nu Leaf Dispensary on Sept. 25 to launch his new cannabis strain, Palmdale Purp. Join us for a special AFROMAN meet &… → Read More
One person killed in 16-vehicle crash Thursday on I-80
A 16-vehicle crash shut down westward bound traffic on Interstate-80 near Eagle Lakes on Thursday, Sept. 21. The collisions happened at a time when it was hailing. There was one fatality, and some of the drivers suffered injuries. There was an initial crash of one vehicle that turned into a domino effect of multiple… → Read More
Tahoe named top spot for an affordable fall vacation
Tahoe is a great place for an affordable, adventurous fall getaway, according to a TripAdvisor Rentals company. FlipKey, a vacation rentals marketplace, named Tahoe one of the → Read More