Article Written By: Hannah Jones at Sierra Sun In an attempt to find a secure funding source for affordable housing projects, Truckee is looking at an increase in Transient Occupancy Taxes, which would require approval from Truckee voters. In May this year True North Research, a firm specializing in research studies for public agencies, surveyed 616 Truckee voters that were likely to participate Continue Reading
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5 Things To Do This Weekend: July 12th – July 14th, 2019
Summer Music Series at Sqaw Valley's High Camp Friday Jul 12, 2019 Tuesdays & Fridays join us for the Summer Music Series at High Camp! Soak up the California sun at 8,200' with live music at the High Camp Pool & Hot Tub! ... read more Moody's 15th Annual Jazz Artists in Residence Friday Jul 12, 2019 Enjoy world class Jazz performances at Continue Reading
Downtown Truckee Housing Project Gains Traction
Article Written By: Hannah Jones Workforce housing may be coming to downtown Truckee, as developers have submitted an official application to the town. The project, at 10002 Jibboom Street, has mainly been used for public parking in the past. “We want locals building local housing,” said Sean Whelan, a Truckee resident who is developing the project with his partner Kevin Continue Reading
Free Slurpee Day 2019
Don't forget today is 7/11 which means FREE SLURPEE DAY!!! 7-Eleven will be giving away free small slurpees on Thursday to celebrate national free slurpee day. The convenience store will be giving away slurpees from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., according to their website. Customers will have to download the 7Rewards app to scan and redeem their free slurpee. But this year customers will also get Continue Reading
6 Things You Didn’t Know About 4th Of July
6 Things You Didn't Know About 4th Of July: 1.The Declaration wasn't signed on July 4th (or in July at all). It was actually signed on August 2nd, 1776. 2.Massachusetts was the first state to recognize the holiday. 3.The oldest annual Fourth Of July celebration is held in Bristol, Rhode Island. 4.There are around 15,000 Independence Day fireworks celebrations every year. 5.According Continue Reading
Truckee’s Summer Bucket List
For those who seek adventure and want to be in the great outdoors, here is our top-10 summer bucket list activities to help you experience the best of Truckee! Article written by: Justin Swett 1. Ride Northern California’s Largest Bike Park – Truckee Ride Northern California’s largest bike park with Continue Reading
