TRUCKEE, Calif. - On Saturday and Sunday, June 23 and 24, amateur radio operators from Auburn, Truckee and surrounding areas will construct and operate a working amateur radio field station at the Logger Campground at Stampede RCopyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
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Northstar to host golf tournament for Truckee skatepark fundraising effort
TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. - The Northstar Golf Course will host a golf tournament on Sunday, June 24 at noon to benefit a fundraising effort to illuminate and expand the existing Truckee skatepark. Last year, several Truckee skateCopyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
Guided hikes in July offered by Tahoe Rim Trail Association
LAKE TAHOE - With the start of the summer hiking season upon us, Tahoe's peaks, wildflowers and vistas are beginning to beckon. Tahoe Rim Trail offers free guided hikes in July. These hikes are great for all abilities, and shortCopyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
Truckee recreation board to consider November bond measure for performing arts, aquatics centers
TRUCKEE, Calif. - The lights went out this week on hopes the gap in funding for a proposed 14,000 square-foot performing arts center might be funded entirely by charitable contributions.Recently released findings from a three-Copyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
Market Beat: Is the random walk a good investment tool?
TRUCKEE, Calif. - The random walk is a term that applies to investing. It's kind of like taking your dog along with you on a hike. You both walk the Pacific Crest Trail from Donner Summit to Castle Peak. You start at the sCopyright 2012 Sierra Sun. Continue Reading
May birth announcements from Tahoe Forest Hospital
TRUCKEE, Calif. - The following are births for the month of May 2012 at Tahoe Forest Hospital.Korra Blue, a girl, was born to Shane and Sarah Grimaldi of Truckee on May 2.Fletcher Robert, a boy, was born to Kirk and Lindsey Copyright 2012 Sierra Sun. Continue Reading
Tahoe Youth Ballet | ‘An Intimate Evening’ to feature SF’s Kunst-Stoff Dance Company
TAHOE CITY, Calif. - Tahoe Youth Ballet will present a special evening of performance and celebration: the culmination of the company's Young Dancer's Workshop with guest artists from around the globe.Returning gueCopyright 2012 Sierra Sun. All Continue Reading
Secrets every smart traveler should know
TAHOE, Calif. - When Wendy Perrin of Conde Nast Traveler Magazine talks, people listen. That's because she writes the magazine's popular practical advice column and her travel blog, The Perrin Post, has been called oCopyright 2012 Sierra Sun. All Continue Reading
Correction: Start time for Saturday’s graduation at Truckee High School
TRUCKEE, Calif. - The print edition of today's Sierra Sun contained the wrong start time for the 2012 graduation ceremony at Truckee High School. Commencement is set for 11 a.m. Saturday at Surprise Stadium at Truckee High SchoCopyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
Obituary: Carmen Aguera
Carmen Aguera, 58 years of age, Truckee resident for the past 22 years, passed away in Auburn, CA. at the Auburn Faith Hospital on June 11, 2012. Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday June 16, 2012 at the Assumption CatholicCopyright 2012 Continue Reading