KINGS BEACH, Calif. - As the ball soars through the air, North Lake Tahoe native Frankie Tenorio III outstretches his arm to intercept, following its arch, but it sails past and is caught by a member of the opposing team who is Copyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
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Local man, 49, found dead after avalanche at Donner Ski Ranch
NORDEN, Calif. - Search teams at Donner Ski Ranch on Monday recovered the body of a local man who died after apparently being swept away in an avalanche, sheriff's officials said.A man called the Nevada County Sheriff's DepartCopyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
SnowCare for Troops seeks volunteers
TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. - Frequent moves and unexpected deployments are just a few of the stresses impacting the families of the nearly 1.5 million active duty men and women serving in the U.S. armed forces. Along with the stress Copyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
Ski patroller buried in Monday avalanche at Alpine Meadows
OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. - A ski patroller at Alpine Meadows ski resort near Lake Tahoe was air-lifted to a Reno hospital Monday morning after he was buried in an avalanche, a resort official said.According to a statement from ACopyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
Report: Man, 71, killed in skiing accident Friday at Squaw Valley
OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. - A 71-year-old skier died Friday after hitting a tree at Squaw Valley, according to the Sacramento Bee.According to an article by the newspaper, Squaw officials reported the man died at about 11 a.m. onCopyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
Volunteering | Find the proper fit with Hands on Tahoe
TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. - Volunteering is the perfect way to demonstrate you think Truckee is a great place to live. Get involved in service to the community. You have special skills and experience to offer. If you're intereCopyright 2012 Sierra Sun. Continue Reading
Tahoe license plates holders may win lift tickets
TAHOE, Calif. - The environmental nonprofit Tahoe Fund announced the launch of the Lake Tahoe License Plate 'Plate Spotter' program to reward holders with free lift tickets during the 2013 winter season. Official Copyright 2012 Sierra Sun. All Continue Reading
Sierraville Community Church welcomes new pastor
SIERRAVILLE, Calif. - The Sierraville Community Church recently welcomed Rev. Jim and Jeannie Knight from Dallas, Ore. as Associate Village Missionaries to serve for a few months until a full-time Village Missions family arrivesCopyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
Holiday happenings at Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows
TAHOE, Calif. - Celebrate the holidays at Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows with a host of events through Jan. 1Take part in the holiday cheer and enjoy Santa on the slopes, a lineup of merry holiday music, carolers, sleigh rideCopyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
Essential oils keep body in balance
TAHOE, Calif. - The use of essential oils today represents a well-documented model for improving overall health. Essential oils provide medicinal and therapeutic benefits. What are the benefits of essential oils? How are they usCopyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading