Community News
The Sierra Sun published a county-by-county guide to early voting locations, vote centers, and ballot drop boxes for the November 3, 2026 General Election across the Tahoe region in California and Nevada. Early voting sites include Lake Tahoe Community College (Oct. 24–Nov. 2), Truckee Tahoe Airport (Oct. 24–Nov. 2), Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District (Oct. 31–Nov. 2), Fairway Community Center (Oct. 24–Nov. 2), and Incline Village Library (Oct. 17–Oct. 30). On Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, polling locations operate from 7 a.m. to either 7 p.m. or 8 p.m. depending on jurisdiction. Officials state that mail ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received by the Elections Office no later than seven days after Election Day.
Local Politics · El Dorado County
A county-by-county guide lists early voting locations, vote centers, and ballot drop box information for voters across multiple counties in California and Nevada in the Tahoe region ahead of the November 3 General Election. Lake Tahoe Community College, Truckee Tahoe Airport, Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District, Fairway Community Center, Incline Village Library, and Incline Middle School are listed as polling sites with varying early-voting hours beginning Oct. 17 through Nov. 2. On Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, most locations operate from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., while Douglas County voters cast ballots in person from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Officials state that mail ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received by the Elections Office no later than seven days after Election Day.
Community brief · Nevada County
The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office has launched its fourth annual Children’s Holiday Card Contest for local children ages 4-12. The winning artwork will become the agency's official 2026 greeting card, and the winner receives a patrol ride to school and a class party with deputies. Entries must be submitted by Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, at 3 p.m., via email, online upload, in-person drop-off, or mail.
Community brief · Truckee, CA
FiftyFifty Brewing Company in Truckee is offering a special "Pour and Taste" pairing as part of the October Taste of Truckee event. The $20 package includes a bratwurst stuffed with smoked Emmental cheese, served with fries, and paired with an Oktoberfest Vienna Lager. This promotion highlights the brewery's new location at 10242 Church St. during the month-long culinary festival.
