There is a plethora of projects in the North Lake Tahoe and Truckee areas scheduled for various stages of development in 2015. Early next year Environmental Impact Reports—an easy read of only one or two inches thick or more—will be released on these proposed developments. Kevin MacMillan, managing editor of the Sierra Sun, has written an article describing five such projects. • Canyon Springs Continue Reading
Archives for November 2014
The Movie “Less” Premiere at Homewood Mountain Resort
This new ski film by Level One Productions will whet your appetite for the winter season. This motion picture was shot at locations around the world and features athletes such as Magnus Graner, Will Berman, Duncan Adams and Tanner Rainville. The premiere presentation will take place on Sunday, November 23rd at Homewood Mountain Resort on Lake Tahoe's Westshore by the South Lodge fire pit where you Continue Reading
Truckee Railyard Project–One Step Closer
The pre-application for Phase I of the Railyard project was submitted by Truckee Development Associates, a subsidiary of Holliday Development, on October 2nd. The proposed plan would include a grocery store, movie and performing arts theater, artists and workforce housing, new restaurants and a distillery or brew pub. The balloon track, storage tracks and operations building which were moved in Continue Reading
Opposition Growing to Martis Valley West Project
Lake Tahoe property owners and environmental groups are concerned over the Martis Valley West Parcel Project, a land swap that includes 112 acres in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Following 8 years of collaboration with “a diverse group of stake holders” including East West Partners, landowner Sierra Pacific Industries and conservation groups Sierra Watch and Mountain Area Preservation, an Continue Reading
Prepare Yourself and Your Car For Winter Driving
While Lake Tahoe residents and visitors await the big snow, it is time to plan for winter safety in your automobile. We all hate the problems that arise when accidents, breakdowns and injuries cause traffic to come to a standstill. Here are some tips: Don’t drive too fast or slam on the brakes or you will surely be spinning around in the snow. Other driving tips are just common sense: don’t Continue Reading