TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. - Going, going, gone! As we say goodbye to summer and get geared up for fall, hair is one accessory that won't be left out. Although it's not considered "fall fashion" according to CCopyright 2012 Sierra Sun. All rights Continue Reading
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Truckee CHP officer, 46, arrested on several counts of sex acts with a minor
NEVADA CITY, Calif. - A California Highway Patrol officer based out of Truckee remains in the Nevada County Jail as of Friday afternoon after he was arrested for alleged sexual acts with a minor.Officer Robert C. Holland, 46, Copyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
U.S. EPA awards grant of nearly $650,000 to University of California Davis
DAVIS, Calif. - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a research grant of nearly $ 650,000 was awarded to the University of California, Davis to investigate the effect of environmental agents on thyroid hormoneCopyright 2012 Continue Reading
‘Spin Asia’ | Slot content development team based in Bangkok, Thailand joins Spin Games
RENO, Nev. - Kent Young announces the formation of 'Spin Asia' based in Bangkok, Thailand as part of his venture Spin Games. Spin Games develops premium slot content, highly innovative secondary bonus products and caCopyright 2012 Sierra Sun. All Continue Reading
60th Wedding Anniversary | Celebrating six decades of love and friendship
TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. - A friendship and more began during the big, big, winter of '52 at Sugar Bowl as Peg, the new roommate, slid on the snow path into her winter accommodations ... Peg and Ted LewisPeg was born in PhilaCopyright 2012 Sierra Sun. Continue Reading
Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows offer new college season pass
TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. - Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows announced a new college season pass with no blackout dates. Starting at $ 389, the College Tahoe Super Pass is valid every day of the winter season at both Squaw Valley and Copyright 2012 Continue Reading
Breaks, Brains and Balls | Hear the story of Joe Conforte, founder of Mustang Ranch
TAHOE CITY, Calif. -He's an American success story; he's a Mafioso-like pimp; he's a scuzz-bag misogynist: opinions about Joe Conforte, founder of the infamous Mustang Ranch, vary wildly, depending upon your perspective.David Copyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
Tahoe boat inspections will move back to launch ramps Sept. 20
TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. - Following a stellar boating season, Thursday, Sept. 20 will be the last day of operations for the Northstar and Homewood boat inspection stations. Boat inspections and decontaminations will still be availCopyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
South Lake Tahoe fire: One person hospitalized, two homes destroyed Tuesday
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - One person was taken to Barton Memorial Hospital with burns and two houses were destroyed during a fire at the corner of Pioneer Trail and April Drive Tuesday evening.Nearby homes were evacuated afteCopyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
Performing Artists for Seniors | Participate in a free art project Friday, Sept. 21
TRUCKEE, Calif. - Performing Artists For Seniors, along with Sierra Senior Services, invite seniors to participate in another exciting hands-on art project with local installation artist Jane Jenny on Friday, Sept. 21 at 1 p.m. Copyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading