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11/14/2023

Dear Therapist: My mother died two months ago. We were extremely close. My friends are worried about me because they say I'm not processing the loss. I don't know what that means or how it would change anything. I'm sad …

11/14/2023

OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. – Palisades Tahoe shared the full line-up for the highly anticipated  Tahoe Live Music Event, the electrifying festival to kick off the winter season with the world's leading EDM artists, DIESEL (aka Shaquille O'Neal) and REZZ in …

11/13/2023

NEVADA CITY, Calif.— Candidate filing for the March 5 Presidential Primary Election officially begins at the Nevada County Elections Office today. Prospective candidates may file their Declarations of Candidacy and Nomination Papers now through December 8 during regular business hours, …

11/13/2023

WASHINGTON D. C. — Last week the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that would allocate $7.25 million to help protect water agency infrastructure in California's 3rd Congressional District against fire.

11/13/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Truckee Town Council will meet Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 5 p.m. at 10183 Truckee Airport Road. 

11/13/2023

Huckleberry & Jim had many a grand adventure aboard their raft, adventures that we can read all about in Mark Twain's iconic book, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. But who would ever guess a Missouri man, Steve Kueny, could grow a …

11/11/2023

Imagine running the Tahoe Rim Trail (175 miles), biking 72 miles around Lake Tahoe, and then paddleboarding 70 miles around the lake. This is exactly what Truckee native, Justin Wadsworth set out to do from October 14-22. He traveled a …

11/10/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Thousands of years ago, humans marveled at the Milky Way Galaxy's grandeur. Today, due to light pollution, a third of humanity can no longer see it.

11/10/2023

Welcome to the Climate Profile, a feature brought to you by the North Tahoe chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby, which explores the stories of local citizens and how climate change has affected their lives.

11/10/2023

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – Both North Tahoe High School Cross County boys and girls teams earned State Championships last Saturday at Rancho San Rafael park in Reno.

11/10/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Delivery of the Sierra Sun is delayed on Friday due to multiple mechanical issues from the print shop.

11/09/2023

– October 13, 2023
On Friday the 13th of October, Joan Elizabeth Dougherty finally succumbed to dementia, leaving behind her husband Bill of 54 years plus her daughter, son, daughter-in-law, two beloved grandchildren, friends and family outside of California. We …

11/09/2023

February 2, 1951 – October 1, 2023
Cal Bechdolt "Cool Caddy Cal", Lawrence Calvin Bechdolt was born 02/02/1951. Last sunset 10/01/23. Born in Truckee California, he was a lifelong resident of Tahoe City Ca.
He was truly blessed with a …

11/09/2023

May 21, 1955 – September 15, 2023
Joe Robert Lee of Kings Beach, California passed away September 15, 2023, taken by ALS. He leaves behind Talia Shannon Moore, for whom he was a best friend and best godfather to. Also …

11/09/2023

OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. – The California Highway Patrol says Homewood resident Brian Gimbert was pronounced dead at an area hospital after a collision involving a snowmobile at Palisades Tahoe this morning, Nov. 9, 2023.

11/09/2023

OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. – Family Skier released their updated list of the Top Family Ski Resorts, with Palisades Tahoe making the cut of the top six.

11/09/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Sierra State Parks Foundation is hosting a virtual auction Friday, November 3-28 at midnight Pacific Time in support of providing educational programs at the CA State Parks in the Lake Tahoe – Donner Lake area. These …

11/09/2023

To try and decide each week where and what to eat in and around the basin can be a challenge – there are so many amazing choices. In this feature we'll dive into dishes that will surely satisfy those hunger …

11/09/2023

Mountainfilm on Tour is returning to North Lake Tahoe for its 5th year with two evenings of film programming this weekend, thanks to the support of Peak Design. Alpenglow Sports, a key organizer of the event, annually handpicks a selection …

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