Airport district debates lease future for Truckee’s co-working space

TRUCKEE, Calif. — As the Truckee Tahoe Airport District considers what to do with a popular co-working space when its lease expires in 2026, board members are grappling with a central question: What does “fair” mean...

Dec 8, 25, 2:54 PM

A Frustrated Congress Pushes the Pentagon to Produce Its Boat Strike Orders

In a sign of bipartisan frustration with the Defense Department, the final defense policy bill aims to compel the Pentagon to share execute orders and video documentation.

Dec 8, 25, 10:13 PM

What fuels Truckee’s public water refill stations

TRUCKEE, Calif. — Midday heat shimmers off the pavement in downtown Truckee as a steady stream of cold water pours into a stainless-steel bottle at a public refill station, one of dozens spread across town....

Dec 8, 25, 3:07 PM

Trump Plans $12 Billion Bailout to Aid Farmers Hit by Tariffs

Federal relief money comes after China boycotted American farm products in retaliation for U.S. tariffs.

Dec 8, 25, 6:21 PM

Agenda review: Truckee Town Council, Placer County Supervisors and more!

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Truckee Town Council will be holding a joint meeting with the Planning Commission on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 5 p.m. at 10183 Truckee Airport Road. It will be followed by a...

Dec 8, 25, 4:57 PM

Trump Clears Sale of More Powerful Nvidia A.I. Chips to China

Approval for the H200 chip followed months of haggling between tech industry backers and defense hawks.

Dec 8, 25, 10:30 PM

Pine nuts: The AI Era and Us

Welcome to “The Wonderful Era of Artificial Intelligence.” If you’re like me, wanting to keep AI at arm’s length because we love eye contact and body language, well, to put it in New York City...

Dec 8, 25, 3:47 PM

Trump v Europe?

Trump administration says Europe faces 'civilisational erasure'.

Dec 8, 25, 7:26 PM

Revised Palisades Tahoe Project; Recommended Approval of Ritz-Carlton Project; More

Dec 6, 25, 5:09 PM

TART’S free winter Park & Ride Program returns, serving three Tahoe/Truckee Ski Resorts

TRUCKEE, Calif. – TART’s winter Park & Ride program is back, offering more frequent service to help reduce traffic and parking congestion getting to and from Palisades Tahoe, Northstar California, and Sugar Bowl. Starting December...

Dec 6, 25, 8:53 PM

Has Trump just made the US/Europe breakup official?

The Trump administration warns European is facing “civilisational erasure”

Dec 8, 25, 8:43 PM

Battlefield Picture Worsening for Ukraine as Trump Pushes Peace Plan

Russian forces have advanced on several fronts recently. President Vladimir V. Putin signaled after talks with U.S. officials that he was not budging from demands.

Dec 6, 25, 10:33 AM

Truckee meet-and-greets for new Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters

TRUCKEE, Calif. – After hosting two meet-and-greets in Western Nevada County, newly appointed Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters Armando Salud-Ambriz is now excited to get to know residents in the eastern part of the county. He is...

Dec 6, 25, 8:47 PM

Tips for those new to skiing

Millions of people across the globe love to ski. Unofficial Networks Ski & Mountain News reports that the 2024-25 season recorded 61.5 million skier visits, the second-highest on record, which suggests the popularity of skiing...

Dec 6, 25, 8:40 PM

Zelensky to Meet With European Leaders as Ukraine Peace Talks Drag On

Ukraine’s president was expected in London to discuss with the leaders of Britain, France and Germany ways of ending the conflict against Russia. Negotiations thus far have made little progress.

Dec 8, 25, 9:23 AM

The U.S. Gave Mexico a List of Russian Spies. Mexico Let Them Stay.

Moscow has ramped up covert operations in Mexico, with spies meeting handlers in its bustling capital and seaside resorts, U.S. officials say.

Dec 8, 25, 4:37 PM

Russian Court Sentences 4 Soldiers to Prison for Killing Texan

Russell Bonner Bentley III, 64, who was living in the occupied Donbas region of Ukraine, was beaten and tortured to death after he was suspected of being an American saboteur, investigators said.

Dec 8, 25, 10:07 PM

N.Y. Archdiocese Will Negotiate Sex-Abuse Settlement for 1,300 Accusers

The archdiocese and its accusers have agreed on a mediator. The archdiocese will raise $300 million to fund the settlement.

Dec 8, 25, 10:10 PM

Supreme Court to Hear Major Test of Trump’s Power to Fire Officials

The court’s conservative majority has generally let President Trump remove leaders of independent agencies like the Federal Trade Commission, at least temporarily.

Dec 8, 25, 10:03 AM

Who Is Andrew Ferguson, the FTC Chairman Who Tilted the Agency to Trump?

Andrew Ferguson has used the Federal Trade Commission’s consumer protection mandate to investigate issues important to President Trump and his base.

Dec 8, 25, 5:34 PM

Trump Stands in the Middle as Netflix and Paramount Vie for a Megadeal

The president has shattered norms by pledging to “be involved” in the regulatory fate of a transaction that could reshape the news and entertainment industries.

Dec 8, 25, 6:45 PM

Jared Kushner Is Part of Paramount’s Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

Mr. Kushner’s private equity fund is one of the many groups helping Paramount mount a hostile bid to buy the group, whose holdings include CNN.

Dec 8, 25, 5:55 PM

Paramount Makes Hostile Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

The offer to shareholders comes days after Warner Bros. agreed to sell its streaming and studio business to Netflix.

Dec 8, 25, 2:14 PM

G.O.P. Senators Push Health Care Options as Vote Looms

The Senate is set to vote later this week on a three-year extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies that Republicans oppose. The G.O.P. has yet to coalesce around an alternative.

Dec 8, 25, 9:39 PM

Obamacare Users Face Higher Deductibles, Higher Premiums

People who have insurance under the Affordable Care Act are being asked to pay more for plans that will cover less of their care.

Dec 8, 25, 10:01 AM

How Japan Built a Rare-Earth Supply Chain Without China

The 15-year effort by Japan is a model for countries now scrambling to reduce their dependence on Beijing’s critical metals.

Dec 8, 25, 4:45 PM

6 Memorable Moments From the ‘Trump Kennedy Center’ Honors

President Trump expressed his love of “Phantom of the Opera,” got in more digs at Jimmy Kimmel and joked — perhaps — about adding his name to the arts center he has taken over.

Dec 8, 25, 4:19 PM

At the Kennedy Center Honors, Little Glitz and One Striking Accessory

Melania Trump went minimal, Gloria Gaynor dressed to shine, but the star of the night was the president.

Dec 8, 25, 3:02 PM

Youth Mental Health Improved When Schools Reopened, Study Finds

With the end of school shutdowns, children’s mental health appointments fell sharply, though other factors may have contributed.

Dec 8, 25, 9:00 PM

A Data Center Wrapped in a Mystery Comes to the New Mexican Desert

As wealthier areas are pushing back against huge A.I. data centers, speculators are pitching places like Doña Ana County, N.M., on their vision. Local officials are eager for a deal — even if they don’t quite know the terms.

Dec 7, 25, 10:00 AM