Throng of teens lead to North Tahoe beach closures on Fourth of July

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – Certain beaches in the Tahoe City area have resumed normal operations after the Placer County Sheriff’s Office closed them on the Fourth of July due to illegal activities. On Saturday, deputies...

Jul 7, 26, 2:05 PM

U.S. Strikes Iran and Reimposes Sanctions After Tanker Attacks

The military operation came hours after the U.S. Treasury revoked a waiver allowing global sales of Iranian oil.

Jul 7, 26, 11:02 PM

Farage's rivals rule out standing in Clacton by-election

The Reform UK leader says he wants an "establishment versus the people by-election" but Labour calls it a "circus".

Jul 7, 26, 11:04 PM

Truckee 2026 4th of July Parade winners announced

TRUCKEE, Calif – The Truckee Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of the 2026 Truckee 4th of July Parade, as thousands of residents and visitors lined the streets of downtown Truckee to celebrate one of...

Jul 7, 26, 2:10 PM

Chris Mason: Farage attempts to seize back the agenda after finance row

His aim throughout the forthcoming campaign is to clearly frame this by-election as "the people versus the establishment".

Jul 7, 26, 4:34 PM

As Israel Loses Support in the U.S., Rahm Emanuel Criticizes Netanyahu

The former Chicago mayor, a Democrat exploring a 2028 presidential run, is in Tel Aviv calling for an end to unconditional U.S. support of Israel.

Jul 7, 26, 11:23 PM

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Slain Leader, Is Mourned in Qom

The ceremony for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, held at a site considered sacred by many Shiites, was the latest step in a weeklong funeral organized by Iran’s government.

Jul 7, 26, 9:28 AM

Threats reported at Tahoe Forest Hospital, found non-credible

TRUCKEE, Calif. — The Truckee Police Department responded to Tahoe Forest Hospital after receiving a report of threats made at the facility Monday afternoon, according to a social media post from the department. Police said the...

Jul 7, 26, 4:51 PM

US launches strikes on Iran after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz

The US Central Command says the strikes are intended to impose "heavy costs" on Iran.

Jul 7, 26, 9:30 PM

Wild Soul Festival returns to Palisades Tahoe July 10–12

OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. —  Wild Soul Festival (formally Wild Lotus Yoga Festival) returns to the Village at Palisades Tahoe July 10–12, inviting Participants to Discover the “Wild Within.” This three-day community festival celebrates the intersection...

Jul 7, 26, 3:01 PM

Democrats Clash Over a Replacement for Platner

Also, U.S. forces carry out strikes in Iran. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.

Jul 7, 26, 9:52 PM

Amber heat-health alerts in effect as UK set for one of longest-lasting heatwaves since 1976

Temperatures are set to rise as high as 36C (97F) for parts of southern England this week.

Jul 7, 26, 11:10 PM

Hole-in-one scored at Tahoe Donner

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Tahoe Donner resident Aileen Parsons scored a hole-in-one on July 2. The 126 yard shot was hit with a 7 wood on Hole 7 at Tahoe Donner. This was Parson’s first hole-in-one....

Jul 7, 26, 2:37 PM

New Rules Require Election Changes for States to Get Terrorism Grants

Federal officials said they would withhold some money unless states pursue paper ballot systems, verify citizenship and conduct costly audits.

Jul 7, 26, 8:43 PM

'Extreme' marine heatwave expected for parts of UK

Scientists fear that high sea temperatures could have wide-ranging consequences for marine life.

Jul 7, 26, 11:45 PM

Corporate to community: Tahoe entrepreneur finds purpose after unexpected layoff

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – In January of 2023, Candice Wilmuth woke up in her Tahoe cabin, surprised to discover that she couldn’t access her work email. Recalling the moment, she said, “I remember turning to...

Jul 7, 26, 2:04 PM

Justice Department Threatens Top Election Officials Over Noncitizen Voting

The letters come amid President Trump’s effort to tighten election rules to prevent a problem that doesn’t exist: widespread noncitizen voting.

Jul 7, 26, 9:05 PM

Why replacing leasehold may be easier said than done

The government wants to abolish leasehold, but replacing it could prove far more complicated

Jul 7, 26, 11:13 PM

100 years on the summit: The story of Donner Summit Bridge

TRUCKEE, Calif. — Stand on Donner Summit Bridge on a summer afternoon and you’ll see much of what makes the area so special. Below, rock climbers inch their way up granite walls. Cyclists grind through...

Jul 6, 26, 2:13 PM

The fury and heartbreak of Egypt's stunning World Cup collapse

BBC Sport unpicks a game that will go down in World Cup history for featuring a team who were two goals down so late on, but who went on to win without needing extra time.

Jul 7, 26, 9:33 PM

Judge Quashes Justice Dept. Subpoena in 2020 Election Inquiry

The ruling cast serious doubts on the department’s efforts to reinvestigate the race, finding that it was too late to bring criminal charges in the case.

Jul 7, 26, 10:03 PM

Hundreds of volunteers leave Tahoe better than they found it at Annual Cleanup Event 

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. — On July 5, 446 local and visiting volunteers gave up three hours of their holiday weekends to show love for Lake Tahoe by participating in the 13th Annual Keep Tahoe Red,...

Jul 6, 26, 2:02 PM

Harry loses High Court privacy case against Daily Mail publisher

Judge Mr Justice Nicklin says the claimants had failed to prove the allegations.

Jul 7, 26, 2:41 PM

Midtown Evacuations Scramble Plans for Hotel Guests

At least two hotels near the unstable building were evacuated, stranding travelers and forcing guests to clamber for alternative accommodation.

Jul 7, 26, 9:30 PM

Tahoe’s Best Bike-In Campgrounds

One of the great things about Lake Tahoe is its biking culture. With more than 50 miles of paved bike paths around the basin (not counting the 100-plus miles of dirt singletrack mountain bike paths...

Jul 6, 26, 1:46 PM

What to Know About the ‘Frozen Zone’ in Midtown Manhattan

A building at risk of partial collapse prompted the city to restrict pedestrian and vehicle traffic in the area. Some buses were diverted or delayed, but subway lines remained uninterrupted.

Jul 7, 26, 8:54 PM

Package holidays to Dubai and Egypt cheaper as European prices creep up

Family deals to many non-European destinations are cheaper this summer than last, as travel nerves have slowed bookings.

Jul 7, 26, 11:34 PM

In CNN Interview, Woman Details Alleged Sexual Assault by Graham Platner

“This is something that I tried for many years to forget,” the woman, Jenny Racicot, said on CNN.

Jul 7, 26, 12:50 AM

'It is not normal' - but extraordinary Djokovic defies odds once again

It is worth remembering that what you are watching is not normal - but Novak Djokovic is anything but ordinary in another thrilling Wimbledon match.

Jul 7, 26, 11:46 PM

Local author honored with National Indie Excellence Award

TRUCKEE, Calif. — Truckee author, journalist and co-founder of the Tahoe Literary Festival Priya Hutner has received a National Indie Excellence Award for her memoir, Chasing Nirvana: A Seeker’s Story of Love, Loss, and Liberation, recognizing the...

Jul 6, 26, 1:43 PM