TRUCKEE, Calif. - The best street tree in Truckee is an accident. At the far west end of commercial row, next to Spring Street and in front of Heather River's new BeSpoke, is a beautiful multi-trunked cherry tree. It was oCopyright 2012 Sierra Sun. Continue Reading
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Willard’s Sport Shop grand re-opening
TAHOE CITY, Calif. - Willard's Sport Shop is hosting a grand re-opening party Saturday, June 2 in Tahoe City. Formerly known as Squaw Valley Sports Shop this family run business is entering its 34th year with a new name. TCopyright 2012 Sierra Sun. Continue Reading
Obituary | Robert Oswald Todd, Jr.
TRUCKEE, Calif. - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Robert Oswald Todd, Jr., passed away May 18, 2012 after a lengthy illness.Born Dec. 16, 1947 to Robert Oswald Todd, Sr. and Alma Price in Hinesville, Ga., Todd graduated from George MasCopyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
Longtime Tahoe couple killed in crash remembered for family ties, joy for life
TAHOE VISTA, Calif. - Jesi and Frank Steward built their lives around love. Whether Frank was pouring his heart into one of his signature wood carvings or Jessica was spending time with her grandchildren, the couple had enough lCopyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
Letter to the Editor: Vote for Jennifer Montgomery for Placer supe seat
I urge the voters of Placer County to re-elect Jennifer Montgomery as our 5th District Supervisor. I have worked with her on the Squaw Valley Municipal Advisory Council for the past 4 years. She has represented our community's iCopyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
1964 Olympic Gold Medalist Billy Mills to speak at Boys and Girls Club
KINGS BEACH, Calif. - On Saturday June 9, the Boys and Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe will host its annual Kids First fundraising breakfast. This year, the Club is honored to have 1964 gold medalist Billy Mills as a keynote speaCopyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
My Turn | Regional Plan Update: I vote for no project
KINGS BEACH, Calif. - Recently the TRPA released its proposed plan(s) for development in the Tahoe Basin over the next 20 years. It is a 780-page document that very few people will read and is obviously not designed to provide aCopyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
Art Obsessions | Artists ‘live’ in Downtown Truckee
TRUCKEE, Calif. - Acclaimed artists Geraldine Arata and Donna Covey will demonstrate their talent at Art Obsessions Gallery & Wine Bar Saturday and Sunday, May 26 and 27, 2-6 p.m. Donna Covey will share her approach to creating Copyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
HOOAH! | Giving back to the 10th
TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. - Hats off to Lauren Hickey and Elsa Corrigan, who recognize the courageous spirit of the 10th Mountain Division and cooked up a way to give back to those soldiers through the Wounded Warrior Project fund.Copyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
Doggone good deed
TAHOE, Calif. - It was a long and winding road for Girley, a military service dog who was rescued in the wee hours of the morning on California State Route 4."My friend was coming back from a dog show at 4 a.m.," sCopyright 2012 Sierra Sun. All Continue Reading