SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two more chipmunks have tested positive for plague at the South Shore, but the risk of the bacterial disease spreading remains low, according to El Dorado County health officials.Thirty-eight chipmunCopyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
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Nine semi-strange ways to prepare for a Tahoe winter
TAHOE/TRUCKEE - With snow on the ground, it's time to hit the winter button. I'm talking about major preparations. I'm not going to let this year slide by like last year while we all sit around, slapping our faCopyright 2012 Sierra Sun. All rights Continue Reading
Lake Tahoe ski resorts claim industry spotlight
TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. - Resort acquisitions and the subsequent outpouring of capital investments into the Ski Lake Tahoe resorts have created a resurgence of energy and excitement in the local ski industry and Lake Tahoe region Copyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
Three Truckee businesses cited in underage tobacco sting
TRUCKEE, Calif. - Three local stores recently received citations for illegally selling tobacco products to minors, officials announced Friday.Truckee Police Department officers, in conjunction with the Nevada County Tobacco UsCopyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
Truckee cross country | Welch inspires team to excel
All successful programs offer stories involving the individual successes of their teams. Most are reported with reference to the star athletes on the team. While the Truckee cross-country team has had great success this fall as it preCopyright 2012 Continue Reading
North Tahoe cross country | Boys smash competition at Mt. SAC
Several hundred miles from home, facing runners from across the state, the North Tahoe boys cross-country team still decimated its competition. Led by Noah McDermott's individual win and four top-six finishes, the Laker boys placed Copyright 2012 Continue Reading
Upcoming events for Sierra Senior Services
HICAP counselors Nov. 9TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. - Margaret Riley, a registered HICAP counselor will do a comparison of Medicare plans for you based upon your prescription needs in one-on-one privacy Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-noon in the comCopyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
Northstar’s new Zephyr Lodge granted LEED certification
TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. - The U.S. Green Building Council awarded Northstar California with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for the Zephyr Lodge, the new on-mountain restaurant that opened DecembCopyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
Be on the resort association board of directors
TAHOE, Calif. - Each November members of the North Lake Tahoe Chamber/CVB/Resort Association elect and/or reelect members of the board of directors. This year, there are three open seats, including large lodging, restaurant and Copyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
Tahoe Truckee community announcements
Community briefsContent for briefs is selected from e-mail submissions to Community Editor Amy Edgett at aedgett@sierrasun.com. Visit www.sierrasun.com to events for the online calendar. Please limit descriptions to 50 words. E-mail Copyright 2012 Continue Reading