Happy Monday everyone! Hope y’all had a nice Halloween and didn’t eat too much candy like I did.
The clocks have fallen back, there’s snow on the ground, and ski movie season is in full swing. This week brings a new way to explore Truckee High’s sporting history, a heat-pump rebate plan you should check out, and a Saturday gear swap for anyone whose kids have somehow outgrown everything again.
This week at a glance
Election Day is tomorrow. California voting closes at 8 p.m.; Washoe County closes at 7 p.m. Local links below.
Truckee High’s new Hall of Fame is live. Explore generations of Wolverine athletes, coaches and achievements.
It’s a good week for ski films. Warren Miller comes to Olympic Valley Wednesday and Thursday, followed by Way She Goes at Alibi Truckee on Friday.
Winter registration opens Wednesday. Tahoe City youth hockey and basketball go on sale at noon.
Before you forget to vote
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3. A few useful local details:
Nevada County voters: Truckee Tahoe Airport’s Community Room, 10356 Truckee Airport Road, and the TTUSD Boardroom, 11603 Donner Pass Road, are vote centers. They’re open 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday and 7 a.m.–8 p.m. Tuesday. County voting locations.
Placer County voters: Tahoe City’s Fairway Community Center, 330 Fairway Drive, is open 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday and 7 a.m.–8 p.m. Tuesday. County vote centers. Local 24-hour drop boxes include Olympic Valley PSD at 305 Olympic Valley Road, Kings Beach Library at 301 Secline Street, and Tahoe City’s Old Firehouse at 300 North Lake Boulevard. They close 8 p.m. Tuesday. Drop-box details.
Incline Village and Crystal Bay voters: Washoe County vote centers are open 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Tuesday. Find your voting location.
Local news and community updates
A heat-pump rebate plan worth checking out
Planning to replace your furnace or add cooling? Truckee’s October 27 program proposal outlines $2,000 for a qualifying heat pump alongside a gas or propane furnace, or $3,000 when the furnace is removed, plus up to $1,000 for duct testing and repairs.
That makes the maximum Town rebate $4,000, depending on the work. The proposal covers existing homes within town limits. Staff’s estimated launch is January 1; confirm the final start date and eligibility before buying equipment, since the draft rules exclude purchases made before the program begins.
Truckee High puts its history on display
Truckee High unveiled its new Digital Hall of Fame last Wednesday, bringing decades of Wolverine sporting history into one place. The project draws on yearbooks, newspaper clippings and school records, including Athletes of the Year going back to 1951.
There’s a display in the school’s main entrance hallway, and you can explore it online. The school’s Hall of Fame page also has nomination and correction forms.
Forest work begins around Pine Forest and Coachland
If you’re seeing crews near Pine Forest, Coachland or Alder Creek Middle School, Truckee Fire has started an 85-acre fuel-reduction project.
The work removes smaller trees, dense brush and dead vegetation while keeping larger, healthy trees. It’s funded by Measure T and a Forest Futures grant from Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation. Work is scheduled through June 2027, with occasional traffic control and temporary trail restrictions around active operations.
A mobile clinic gets a $1 million boost
Tahoe Forest has received a $1 million gift from Mark Zuckerberg and Dr. Priscilla Chan for its Mobile Health Program.
The plan is to bring primary and preventive care into rural mountain communities, including screenings, laboratory services, immunizations and behavioral health consultations. The announcement doesn’t include a start date or booking schedule yet.
Two deadlines to keep on your radar
Give Back Tahoe nonprofit registration closes Tuesday, November 3. This is for organizations joining the campaign; the public giving season runs December 1–31. Registration information.
Truckee Fire’s Measure T oversight applications close Friday, November 6 at 5 p.m. Two member seats and five alternate positions are available. Details and application.
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Last week’s Local Spotlight
Savoie brings a new chapter to Pfeifer House
The fireplace is still there. So are the timbered ceilings and the moose. But bringing the old Pfeifer House back as Savoie took years of work and a family determined to keep something of the original place.
Last week I shared Mark and Alison Sullivan’s story, from their years in restaurant kitchens to making a home in Tahoe City and building a restaurant around Alpine food and local ingredients.
The team also shared a few new reasons to stop by this fall:
A $50 weeknight menu: During shoulder season, the bar area has a three-course prix fixe and $10 classic martinis every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Beaujolais Nouveau, November 19: A $95 prix fixe with dishes including salade Lyonnaise and coq au vin, plus an optional $29 wine pairing. A DJ and dancing follow from 7:30–10:30 p.m.
Thanksgiving, November 26: A turkey dinner with traditional sides and a choice of pecan tart or pumpkin pie. $150 for adults, $75 for kids, and children five and under eat free.
Reservations and restaurant information. Check seating times when booking.
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Events this week
Monday, November 2
Teen Substance Use: A Parent Town Hall
6–7 p.m. | North Tahoe High School, 2945 Polaris Road, Tahoe City | Free
A conversation with school and health professionals about what local teens are facing and how parents can respond. Bring your questions. Spanish interpretation is available.
Wednesday, November 4
Warren Miller’s Days Off
7 p.m. | Olympic Village Events Center, 1901 Chamonix Place, Olympic Valley | Paid tickets; current price on booking page
Warren Miller’s 77th film follows Katie Burrell and a lineup of skiers and riders from Alaska to Japan. Palisades Tahoe Community Foundation (PTCF) is a local partner, with part of ticket sales supporting its work with young winter athletes. Wednesday tickets.
Thursday, November 5
Passport to Dining
6–9 p.m. | North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach | $75 advance; $85 at the door if available | Ages 21+
An evening of tastings from local restaurants, breweries and wineries, with music from Jenni and Jesse of Dead Winter Carpenters. Auction and raffle proceeds benefit the Tahoe Waterman Foundation. Tickets and tasting lineup.
Warren Miller’s Days Off: Thursday showing
7 p.m. | Olympic Village Events Center, 1901 Chamonix Place, Olympic Valley | Paid tickets; current price on booking page
A second chance to catch the film. Thursday tickets.
Friday, November 6
Way She Goes: ski film premiere
7:30 p.m. | Alibi Truckee, 10069 Bridge Street | $10 at the door
Ski For The Love brings its new film to Alibi, with Tahoe skiing, trips further afield, and ON3P skis and swag up for grabs.
Saturday, November 7
Truckee Ski & Snowboard Swap
11 a.m.–4 p.m. | Steve Randall Community Recreation Center, 10981 Truckee Way | Free admission
Buy and sell winter equipment, get advice from local shops, and support recreation scholarships through gear sales and the silent auction.
Selling gear? Public check-in is Friday, 5–7 p.m., or Saturday, 7:30–9 a.m. A 21% commission applies to sold items. Seller details. If you’re a buyer, get there early.
Truckee Art Walk
4–7 p.m. | Historic Downtown Truckee | Free
Local artists take over participating shops and galleries for the monthly Art Walk. Pick up a map, see work being made, and make an evening of it downtown.
Have something coming up? Submit your event.
Winter activities and registration
Tahoe City youth hockey opens Wednesday, November 4 at noon. Coed grades 3–6, at Tahoe City Winter Sports Park. Games run January 5–February 18, with playoffs February 23–25, weather and ice permitting. Games are Tuesday–Thursday between 4 and 6:15 p.m.; your team’s schedule determines the commitment. $120 resident or $132 nonresident for the season, plus optional $30 equipment rental. Full equipment is required; sticks are provided. Details and signup.
Tahoe City youth basketball also opens Wednesday at noon. Coed grades 1–8, with January practices and league play February 1–April 2. Practices are at Rideout Gym; game locations vary. Weekday afterschool schedules depend on the team and coaches. $100 resident or $110 nonresident for the season. Registration closes December 16. Details and signup.
Planning adaptive snowsports with Achieve Tahoe? Reservations for the 2026–27 season have opened. Complete the participant forms and waivers first; the booking link arrives after processing. Allow 48 hours for standard paperwork, or seven days for regional-center funding and financial-assistance applications. Lesson fees and availability vary. Start here.
Local jobs
Sierra Business Council has three current full-time openings based in Truckee, with hybrid arrangements. Applicants must live in the Sierra Nevada region of California or Nevada.
Contracts & Grants Assistant: $28–$32/hour. Support contracts, grant administration, records and reporting.
Grants Specialist: $32–$36/hour. Grant administration and financial oversight. Funded through June 30, 2027; continuation depends on funding and organizational needs.
Human Resources Specialist: $32.69–$36.06/hour. HR and payroll, with an expected two to three days a week in the office.
Weather and time outside
The NWS Truckee forecast has a chance of rain and snow Tuesday, followed by a mostly sunny stretch.
Today: Morning freezing fog, then increasing clouds. High 56°F.
Tuesday: A 50% chance of rain and snow, becoming rain as snow levels rise. High 51°F; little or no snow accumulation expected in town.
Wednesday: Sunny, 53°F.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, 57°F.
Friday: Mostly sunny, 58°F.
Saturday: Sunny, 61°F.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, 62°F.
Overnight lows are mostly in the 20s. This is the forecast issued Sunday afternoon; check the latest before heading out.
A workspace between ski days
If you’re working remotely in Olympic Valley this winter, take a look at our coworking space, The Shack. Fixed and flex desks, a place to get work done, and the mountain a few minutes away. Book a free tour.
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See you out there,
Matt