LAKE TAHOE - Nevada Secretary of State Ross Miller said Friday he would support rescinding an effort to remove Nevada from the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency if the agency passes an update to its regional plan next week.The NeCopyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
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Guardsmen and reservists encouraged to nominate supportive employers for nation’s top honor
TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense agency, is now accepting nominations for the 2013 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. The Freedom Award is the naCopyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
Poll shows increased levels of awareness and support for charter schools in California
TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. - The California Charter Schools Association (CCSA) announced 109 charter schools opened across the state for the 2012-13 school year, surpassing last year's new charter school openings (100) and brinCopyright 2012 Sierra Sun. Continue Reading
Six Peaks Grille to serve up fundraisers for charities
OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. - Six Peaks Grille at Resort at Squaw Creek is featuring a series of Dine Out nights, which will offer selected local charities a portion of the proceeds from that evening. Thursday, Dec. 13, will benefit Copyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
Vail Resorts to buy ski areas in Minnesota, Michigan for $20 million
BROOMFIELD, Colo. - Vail Resorts Thursday announced agreements to purchase two urban ski areas in the Midwest, Afton Alps in Minnesota and Mount Brighton in Michigan. The announced sale price for both is $ 20 million. AccordingCopyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
Former Wolverines shine at Santa Barbara Community College
Longtime Truckee football coach Bob Shaffer is always pleased to hear about former Wolverines excelling at the next level. But he's never shocked by the news."It doesn't surprise me," he said when told abouCopyright 2012 Sierra Sun. All rights Continue Reading
Jelly Bread is Tahoe’s Band of the Year
Jelly Bread is rising.The Reno quartet solidified its lineup last spring, recorded an album and donned dapper, three-piece suits for a CD-release party."We wanted to make an impression," bandleader Dave Berry said. Copyright 2012 Sierra Sun. All Continue Reading
From surf to mountain peaks, Squaw Valley Institute events sure to inspire
OLYMPIC VALLEY - A professional surfer who achieves her dreams in despite of a shark attack that resulted in the loss of an arm, and a New York Times No. 1 bestselling author chronicles the impetus and discoveries on a 1,100-milCopyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
Family Winter Welcome Party | River Ranch to host holiday concert and Toys for Tots fundraiser
TAHOE CITY, Calif. - The River Ranch Restaurant and Lodge will be hosting the 4th Annual Family Winter Welcome / Toys for Tots party on Wednesday, Dec. 12.This community event is an evening of casual fun, food and music for alCopyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
Nominate a North Shore educator for 2nd annual teacher of the year program
TAHOE/TRUCKEE - Truckee Hometown Sears and the Sierra Sun announce the 2nd annual Truckee Hometown Sears-Sierra Sun Teacher of the Year award program. The program recognizes area teachers, spotlighting them in the Sierra Sun andCopyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading