TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. - On Saturday, Oct. 13 local photographer Tony Spiker will be hosting a photo walk in conjunction with Scott Kelby, president of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) and number one besCopyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
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Truckee tennis | Boys, girls to host regional semifinal matches
The Truckee boys tennis team clinched the No. 1 seed from the High Desert League of the Northern Division 1-A and a first-round bye in the regional postseason tournament after finishing the regular season with a 7-2 record.While theCopyright 2012 Continue Reading
Sugar Bowl inks deal to operate Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort
NORDEN, Calif. - Sugar Bowl Ski Resort has inked a deal making it the operator of the Royal Gorge Cross Country Resort, America's largest cross-country operation.In early August, a consortium of conservation nonprofits &Copyright 2012 Sierra Sun. All Continue Reading
Meet Your Merchant: Put your trust in Team Blair Tahoe
TAHOE CITY, Calif. - Team Blair Tahoe is taking over the real estate world on the North Shore, making a name for themselves all over the board."I grew up with real estate in my blood," Jamie Blair said.Combined, Team Blair TCopyright 2012 Sierra Sun. Continue Reading
Wirth running with the girls
TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. - Karen Wirth joined Girls on the Run-Sierras shortly after moving to Lake Tahoe from Colorado. An avid runner and advocate for women's rights, Karen was eager to get involved with a community organizCopyright 2012 Sierra Sun. Continue Reading
Floriston man seriously injured in vehicle-train collision
TRUCKEE, Calif. - A Floriston man suffered major injuries after the off-road vehicle he was driving collided head-on with a train Saturday afternoon near the California-Nevada state border, officials confirmed Monday.Winthrop Copyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
Truckee volleyball | Wolverines improve to 6-0 vs. Division I-A
The Truckee volleyball team swept past Sparks and Lowry in straight sets on the road this past Friday and Saturday, defeating Sparks 25-13, 25-15, 25-22 and Lowry 25-21, 25-16, 25-19.Against Lowry, a well-rested Mackenzie Redner wasCopyright 2012 Continue Reading
Truckee soccer | Wolverines christen new field with rival wins
TRUCKEE, Calif. - Fans clad in Truckee red and Incline green stretched an entire sideline for the Wolverines' first official games at their newly constructed soccer field Tuesday."It's great," Truckee senior co-capCopyright 2012 Sierra Sun. All Continue Reading
$18.6M Donner Summit PUD wastewater facilities construction project under way
SODA SPRINGS, Calif. - Construction has begun on the Donner Summit Public Utility District Wastewater Facilities, officials announced Thursday.The wastewater treatment plant is being significantly upgraded to meet requirementsCopyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
Tahoe climbers credited with reporting Washoe Tribe artifact removal
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A group of rock climbers is being credited with reporting the excavation of Washoe Tribe artifacts at a popular Hope Valley climbing area earlier this month.South Lake Tahoe resident Brad Perry and aCopyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading