THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
A sharp cool-down arrives after today. Highs fall from 77°F Monday into the low 60s by midweek, with breezy-to-windy conditions and a Fire Weather Watch Tuesday. Shower and thunderstorm chances return late in the week.
Truckee Town Council approved a $2.7 million construction loan for Edmunds Loft, a 12-unit deed-restricted workforce housing project at 11860 Edmunds Drive. It’s the first project under the Town’s Homegrown Housing Program.
Cal Neva is set to reopen in late 2027 as Lake Tahoe Proper Resort and Casino, fully financed after 13 years of closure.
Music on the Beach’s 20th season closes Friday at Kings Beach with The Sextones and a 400-drone light show.
LOCAL NEWS & COMMUNITY UPDATES
Community and regional news
Truckee Council approves $2.7 million loan for Edmunds Loft workforce housing
The Truckee Town Council approved a Town-provided construction loan for the 12-unit deed-restricted Edmunds Loft project on Town-owned land at 11860 Edmunds Drive. It’s the first development to move forward under Truckee’s Homegrown Housing Program, and construction can begin this season.
Truckee Railyard hotel appeal denied by Town Council, project moves forward
Town Council unanimously upheld the Planning Commission’s approval of Common Pine, a project with 60 hotel units, 17 residential units, a rooftop pool, and commercial space at 10108 Truckee Way. Minor amendments were added to the parking conditions, including a required parking management plan before permits are issued.
Cal Neva to reopen late 2027 as Lake Tahoe Proper Resort & Casino
The Crystal Bay landmark is fully financed (a $298 million package closed in April) and on track to reopen with 197 hotel rooms, racket and pickleball courts, and a spa pool after 13 years of closure.
Watershed Council repairing stretches of Donner Creek impacted since the 1800s
The Truckee River Watershed Council is breaking ground on three restoration projects addressing 3,200 feet of Donner Creek, restoring 1.3 acres of habitat, and improving flood protection from land-use changes dating back more than a century.
Workforce Housing Preservation Program expands eligibility
Placer County’s program now includes businesses operating within TTUSD boundaries and multi-family properties with more than four units. Seventeen deed-restricted properties have been secured since the program’s inception.
After nearly a year of uncertainty, El Toro Bravo’s future is secured
The beloved Tahoe City Mexican restaurant has a confirmed path forward after months of uncertainty.
Lighting upgrades at ASC Training Center, capital project progress continues
The Soda Springs training center is upgrading to LED lighting and advancing its Peak Performance Capital Project, including a paved roller ski loop, biathlon range improvements, and a turf training field.
Government and public comment
USFS proposes recreation fee increases. A public comment period is open on proposed fee increases at Forest Service recreation sites, including Tahoe National Forest and LTBMU, with some sites gaining fees where none existed before. Deadline: September 29. Comment via story map
Roadless Rule rescission comment period open. USFS is taking final steps to roll back protections on 45 million acres of national forest land relied on by an estimated 60 million people for drinking water and recreation. Comment via Outdoor Alliance
Nevada County Civil Grand Jury seeking volunteers. Openings for citizen investigators; Truckee residents may attend remotely. Apply at nevada.courts.ca.gov or call (530) 265-1730.
Business and employment
Truckee Chamber 73rd Annual Awards nominations are open, with the Top of the Town ceremony set for Friday, Sept. 25 at Alder Creek Adventure Center. Nominate here
Truckee and North Tahoe Chambers seek Regional Workforce Development Coordinator
The Truckee Chamber and North Tahoe Chamber are jointly hiring a part-time Workforce Development Coordinator to run regional programs including TNT Tech Teens, the Futurepreneurs Program, the North Lake Tahoe Truckee Leadership Program, the Destination Champion Program, and the Truckee North Tahoe Jobs Collective. $30-35/hour, 20-25 hours per week, hybrid. Applications close Thursday, September 17 at 5 p.m.
More local openings at the Truckee North Tahoe Jobs Collective.
EVENTS THIS WEEK
Monday, August 31
Beach Cleanup at Kings Beach, 8–10:30 a.m., North Tahoe Event Center. Free. Note: NTPUD’s own listing shows this Monday series running weekly through August 27, one Monday earlier than this date. Worth confirming with NTPUD before publishing.
Live at the Launch: Pipe Down, 6–8:30 p.m., Tahoe Vista Recreation Area and Boat Launch. Free.
Tuesday, September 1
Truckee Certified Farmers Market, 8 a.m.–1 p.m., Truckee River Regional Park.
Outdoor Yoga in William B. Layton Park, 8:30–9:30 a.m., Tahoe City. Free.
Kings Beach Firewise Community Meeting, 6–7 p.m., via Zoom. Free.
Bluesdays Concert Series, 6–8:30 p.m., The Village at Palisades Tahoe. Free.
Tessa’s Trivia Turn Up, 7–9 p.m., Alibi Ale Works Incline Public House.
Wednesday, September 2
Trout Creek and Nature Loop Project Overview, 3–5 p.m., Trout Creek Rec Center, Tahoe Donner. Free.
3205 N Lake Blvd Housing Meeting, 6–7:30 p.m., North Tahoe High School.
Bella Rayne Band, 8–10:30 p.m., Crystal Bay Casino.
Movie Night at National, 8–10 p.m., Tahoe National Brewing Co.
Thursday, September 3
Tahoe City Farmers Market, 8 a.m.–1 p.m., Commons Beach.
Donner Lake Paddle Tours with CA Parks Guide, 9 a.m., Donner Lake.
Open Mic at Cottonwood Restaurant, 6–9 p.m., Truckee. Free.
Trivia Night at National, 7–9 p.m., Tahoe National Brewing Co.
Tahoe Star Tours at the Dark Skies Cosmoarium, 8:30–10:30 p.m., Castle Peak Parking Lots, Northstar.
Sierra Club Talk: Third and Incline Creeks, 5 p.m., Incline Village Library and via Zoom. Free, RSVP required.
Friday, September 4
Town of Truckee Green Waste Drop-Off Day, 8 a.m.–1 p.m., Tahoe Donner Downhill Lot 5. Free.
Start Haus Annual Ski Consignment Sale, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. (through Sunday), 11351 Hwy 89, Truckee.
Blind Flight Fridays, 5–8 p.m., Tahoe Wine Collective, Tahoe City.
Music on the Beach Season Finale: The Sextones + Drone Light Show, 6–8:30 p.m., Kings Beach State Recreation Area. The 20th season closer features a 400-drone light show over the lake. Free.
Country Fridays: Line Dance Night, 9–11 p.m., Alibi Ale Works Incline Public House.
Saturday, September 5
Start Haus Annual Ski Consignment Sale, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Day 2.
Friends of the Park 5K, 9 a.m.–noon, North Tahoe Regional Park.
Maker’s Market, 3–7 p.m., Tahoe Backyard.
7th Annual Wild West Fest, 4:30–7:30 p.m., Alder Creek Adventure Center, Tahoe Donner.
Music by the Meadow, 5–7 p.m., Pizza on the Hill, Tahoe Donner, final Saturday of the summer series. Free.
Tahoe Star Tours at the Dark Skies Cosmoarium, 8:30–10:30 p.m., Castle Peak Parking Lots, Northstar.
Sunday, September 6
Start Haus Annual Ski Consignment Sale, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Final day.
Alpen Wine Fest, 2–5 p.m., The Village at Palisades Tahoe.
Northstar Summer Stage, 4–7 p.m., The Village at Northstar. Free.
The Blues Monsters, Concerts at Commons Beach, 4–7 p.m., Tahoe City, one of the final Sundays of the 21st season. Free.
Family Movie Night, 6 p.m., Northwoods Clubhouse, Tahoe Donner.
WEATHER OUTLOOK
We’ll turn breezy and noticeably cooler after today, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms returning Thursday and Friday.
Monday: Sunny, high 77°F, overnight low 38°F
Tuesday: Patchy morning smoke, then sunny, high 65°F, overnight low 32°F. Windy.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 60°F, overnight low 33°F. Breezy.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 61°F, overnight low 35°F. Showers and thunderstorms possible overnight.
Friday: Chance of showers, high 61°F, overnight low 35°F.
Saturday: Slight chance of showers, otherwise mostly sunny, high 65°F, overnight low 35°F.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 67°F.
Sources: NOAA Truckee Forecast | NWS Reno Forecast Discussion
COMMUNITY ALERTS & REMINDERS
Fire Weather Watch in effect Tuesday for parts of northeast California and northwest Nevada, including the northern Sierra Front, with gusts to 40 mph and low humidity. Source: NWS Reno
Truckee’s seasonal burn ban remains in effect. Gas and propane devices are OK. Truckee Fire burn ban FAQ
North Lake Tahoe fire restrictions are active. nltfpd.org
Monitor wildfire activity and alerts via Watch Duty and Tahoe Alerts.
East Shore SR-28 parking enforcement is active.
Alder Creek/Hwy 89 forest closure in effect. Check truckeeforests.org before heading out.
RNO Burning Man and Labor Day travel rush continues through Sept. 7. Peak travel days are Aug. 30, Sept. 4, and Sept. 7. Arrive at least two hours early. renoairport.com
SENDtember is underway through Oct. 4. Details
USFS recreation fee increase comment period open through Sept. 29. Comment here
USFS Roadless Rule rescission comment period open now. Comment via Outdoor Alliance
LOOKING AHEAD
Labor Day, Monday, September 7, the actual holiday, just after this issue’s window.
Tahoe Bear Fest, Sept. 12, 2–6 p.m., Sugar Pine Point State Park. Free.
Tahoe City Oktoberfest 20th Anniversary, Sept. 19, noon–5 p.m., Gatekeeper’s Museum/William B. Layton State Park.
Truckee Chamber 73rd Annual Awards, Sept. 25, Alder Creek Adventure Center.
Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk and Shop, Oct. 3, noon–4 p.m., Historic Downtown Truckee, 23rd annual, benefiting Tahoe Food Hub.
Tahoe Literary Festival, Oct. 9–11, Tahoe City.
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