TRUCKEE, Calif. - The Truckee Optimist Club is pleased to announce their upcoming spring and summer community events and fundraisers.The club's members completed their first annual Sports Equipment Drive at Truckee RegiCopyright 2012 Sierra Sun. All Continue Reading
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All-League baseball, softball | Steven Baker voted Most Valuable Player
Truckee senior pitcher and shortstop Steven Baker was named MVP in Mount Rose League All-Conference voting while his coach, Mike Ellis, was voted Coach of the Year.A total of 12 Wolverines made All-Conference in the 2A-3A-mixed leagCopyright 2012 Continue Reading
Faith Factor | Jewish in the mountains?
TAHOE/TRUCKEE - As the new rabbi in North Lake Tahoe, I have been reveling in climbing a steep learning curve. So much to learn about living in the mountains: snow tires, what to carry in my car in summer and winter, how to walkCopyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
Tahoe Truckee community announcements
Are you the news?Content for briefs is selected from e-mail submissions to Community Editor Amy Edgett at aedgett@sierrasun.com. Visit www.sierrasun.com to submit events online. Please limit descriptions to 50 words. E-mail submissiCopyright 2012 Continue Reading
North Tahoe track | Lakers earn multiple state championship berths
The North Tahoe track and field team qualified 10 athletes for state at the Northern 2A Regional Championships in Fallon this past Friday and Saturday.A couple of sophomores led the way individually, as Noah McDermott recorded a winCopyright 2012 Continue Reading
Suicide prevention | Spot warning signs and know how to help
Editor's Note: This is the second in a five part series from the Campaign for Community Wellness for May as Mental Health Awareness Month.TAHOE/TRUCKEE - If you know someone who has committed suicide or you've coCopyright 2012 Sierra Sun. All rights Continue Reading
Go green: Make your kitchen environmentally friendly
TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. - Spring is the perfect time to go outdoors, plant a tree, and cherish this planet we call home. It is also a great day to reevaluate your daily tasks and make environmentally friendly changes in the kitcheCopyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
North Tahoe golf | Lakers advance to state with 3rd-place regional finish
The North Tahoe golf team will compete in the 2A State Championship tournament in Needles (Calif.) on Monday and Tuesday after qualifying with a third-place finish at regionals.The Lakers posted a team score of 485 in the regional tCopyright 2012 Continue Reading
North Tahoe man killed in truck collision remembered as loving, caring father
CARNELIAN BAY, Calif. - Thomas Francis Heron was described by family this week as a loving and caring father and husband who always put family first and possessed an extraordinary faith for God and Christianity."My dad aCopyright 2012 Sierra Sun. All Continue Reading