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Truckee woman, 24, charged with attempted murder after stabbing incident

KINGS BEACH, Calif. - A 24-year-old Truckee woman faces a charge of attempted murder stemming from a January incident in which officials say she stabbed another woman...

NDOT proposes night work to get Highway 28 project done by 2014

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - The seasonal road construction project on Highway 28 between Incline Village and Crystal Bay could stretch out over another five years if crews do not...

Squaw Valley opens world's first ski-in/ski-out Starbucks

SQUAW VALLEY, Calif. - Today, Squaw Valley is officially opening the world's first ski-in/ski-out Starbucks location. On the mountain at elevation 8,000 feet, Squaw...

Electrical fire safety important during winter months

TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. - "Taking a few minutes to walk through your home and checking for problems can save the life of you, a family member or that of a firefighter. It can...

Homewood lawsuit: Court rejects request for Shorezone judge

HOMEWOOD, Calif. - A federal judge recently denied a request from local conservation groups that the same judge who ruled on the 2010 Shorezone plan also preside over the lawsuit...

TRPA leader: 'Today's challenge is about survival'

The much-delayed

Market Beat: Why invest in bonds?

TRUCKEE, Calif. - What is a bond? A bond is a debt instrument. It can be issued by a corporation, a municipality, the US government, foreign jurisdictions and more. If an investor...

Martis Valley groundwater plan earns more support

TRUCKEE, Calif. - The Truckee Donner Public Utility District, Northstar Community Services District and Placer County Water Agency continue their partnership in developing a...

Tahoe Truckee community announcements

Your news makes the Sierra Sun shineContent for briefs is selected from e-mail submissions to Community Editor Amy Edgett at aedgett@sierrasun.com. Visit www.sierrasun.com to...

Two Truckee men arrested on suspicion of selling cocaine

TRUCKEE, Calif. - Two local residents were arrested Tuesday and face felony charges after authorities seized a half-pound of cocaine and $10,000 in cash from a downtown residence,...

North Tahoe Crime Logs: January 2012

TAHOE CITY, Calif. - Below are incidents from the Placer County Sheriff's Office press log for the month of January 2011.Jan. 1At midnight, on the 200 block of North Lake...

Ward-Young Architecture & Planning Associates receive LEED accreditation

TRUCKEE, Calif. - Ron Larkins and David Bourke, associates at Ward-Young Architecture & Planning, recently received their LEED AP (Leadership in Energy and Environmental...

Valentine's Day: Love and the lonely heart

TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. - Valentine's Day reminds us to celebrate love. But no matter how much chocolate we eat, how bright our flowers, how much we say it's a silly holiday,...

Crux Events launches new website

The new website, www.cruxevents.com, features extensive

Tahoe organization thinks big (and small) to help Kenyan women

TAHOE - Barey's eyes widened with wonder as she held the piece of paper in her hand. She struggled to decipher the words on the document but understood its significance -...

Truckee residents benefit from AT&T network upgrades

TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. - AT&T announced network upgrades in Truckee designed to provide its customers faster speeds, increased reliability and best-in-class wireless service. ...

Give a Valentine gift that truly makes a difference

TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. - This Valentine's Day in lieu of purchasing chocolates, cards and flowers for your sweetheart, consider making a heartfelt donation that directly...

New reality of nonprofit funding is theme for 2012 funders forum

NEVADA CITY, Calif. - This year's Funders Forum, New Reality of Nonprofit Funding, will be held at the Gold Miners Inn/Holiday Inn Express, 121 Bank St., Grass Valley, Feb....

Open to the public | 'Miss Representation' to be screened at Queen of Hearts luncheon

TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. - Following its premiere at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, the documentary feature film "Miss Representation" will be screened at the Tahoe...

South Yuba River State Park taken off closure list

State Parks Executive Director Ruth Coleman confirmed the park

Sugar Bowl Academy's Conner Evans heading to Cambodia

DONNER SUMMIT, Calif. - Sugar Bowl Academy celebrates the academic accomplishments of junior Conner Evans, who learned he is one of only 30 students nationwide to be awarded...

Tahoe Forest Hospice seeks new bereavement support volunteer

TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. - Tahoe Forest Hospice is currently seeking to engage a compassionate and dedicated person interested in joining its team of hospice bereavement support...

$23.5M Mt. Rose expansion earns initial approval

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - A major renovation at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe earned initial approval last week from a Washoe County planning board.The projects covered under the special-use...

No decision on continuing bear hunt in Lake Tahe Basin

LAKE TAHOE - During a two-day meeting in Las Vegas this past weekend, the Nevada Wildlife Commission did not decide whether to remove the Lake Tahoe Basin from the state's...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

Many show support for Tahoe City Golf Course acquisition

TAHOE CITY, Calif. - More than 60 residents, taxpayers and golfers gathered Tuesday at the Tahoe City Public Utility District to discuss the future of the Tahoe City Golf...

NT Family Resource Center and Tahoe SAFE receive Tahoe City Rotary donation

TAHOE, Calif. - The North Tahoe Family Resource Center and Tahoe SAFE Alliance received $15,000 from the Tahoe City Rotary Club Tuesday, Jan. 31 at Jake's on the Lake in...

California State Parks: Truckee joins Nevada Co. public bodies to oppose closures

NEVADA COUNTY, Calif. - The list of 70 state parks to be shuttered has shrunk to 61, according to officials, and regional advocates would like to see it shrink by two more in the...

Truckee Tahoe Health & Wellness briefs

Send your health itemContent is selected from e-mail submissions to Community Editor Amy Edgett at aedgett@sierrasun.com. Submissions are published in the print edition news space...

Meditation: It's not what you think

TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. - Thinking is what the mind likes to do best. It likes to tell you every single thought it has, an endless stream of chatter that names everything and...

Glider makes emergency landing on Tahoe ski slope

The SoaringNV aircraft encountered unexpected downdraft

Despite snow woes, Vail Resorts prospering

EAGLE COUNTY - This is a down snow season just about everywhere in North America, but one analyst still has Vail Resorts on his "buy" list.Vail Resorts' stock...

Meet Your Merchant: Serving up pizza with a side of community service

But things aren't always what they seem, and on the inside of these fusion-flavored parlors, giving back

Kathlee Martin honored by Nevada County

TRUCKEE, Calif. - Nevada County named Kathlee Martin as Truckee's 2011 Employee of the Year for Health and Human Services. Martin, a master's certified family nurse...

Walk yourself a brighter world | It's not too late to exercise and keep 2012 resolutions

TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. - It's the time of the year when the best New Year's Day intentions to improve your 2012 health may have fallen by the wayside. All those fitness...

Manager as coach workshop to be held at Cedar House

TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. - The North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce and the Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Sierra Human Resources Association (SHRA) are...

Girls on the Run - Sierras welcomes new board members

TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. - Girls on the Run- Sierras (GOTRS) is pleased to announce the addition of three new board members: Renee Rintala, Dana Tanner and Sara Holm. The new...

Can your heart survive Valentine's Day?

NEVADA CITY, Calif. - Valentine's Day can be a time for hearts, flowers and candy, but according to MedlinePlus, it's also a day when approximately 2,800 people -...

Waterborne ski shuttles provide unique experience for Tahoe snow lovers

LAKE TAHOE - The Tahoe Queen and the Tahoe Bleu Wave cruise ships are offering package products for snow enthusiasts and sightseers looking to combine transportation with the...

Skiers, snowboarders riding Tahoe backcountry despite variable conditions

"It's shallow, but it's better than

TRPA executive director to host fireside chat

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency's Executive Director Joanne Marchetta will host a fireside chat at Lake Tahoe Community College on Wednesday,...

Union Pacific Railroad to award more than $35,000 in video remake contest

ROSEVILLE, Calif. - As part of the launch of its 150th anniversary celebration website, Union Pacific Railroad will award more than $35,000 in prizes to the top entries that...

New police chief: Iraq experience will prepare me better for Truckee

McGill - a husband, father and grandfather - current

Gaines blasts Brown's plan to ax fire protection funding at Tahoe

TRUCKEE, Calif. - Sen. Ted Gaines, R-Rocklin, expressed concerns Thursday regarding California Gov. Jerry Brown's 2012-13 budget proposal that slashes fire protection funding...

Free tax preparation in Tahoe region

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To no one's surprise, Tahoe/Truckee snowpack is 'way below average'

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One-Stop Business & Career Center to reopen in Truckee

TRUCKEE, Calif. - The new One-Stop Business & Career Center operator and several agencies banded together to reopen the Joseph Center office on Levon Avenue in...

Climber Conrad Anker and wife Jenni Lowe-Anker to present at Squaw Valley Institute

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Quality Automotive and Smog employees complete training

TRUCKEE, Calif. - Quality Automotive and Smog is proud to acknowledge the achievements of their outstanding technicians and services writers who completed more than 100...