This is a frequent question that firefighters get this time of year. Folks wonder if we are busy and they also ask how fire season is going. While currently there is, thankfully, no smoke in...
If you have ever picked up a copy of the Sierra Sun, visited sierrasun.com, or follow the Sierra Sun on social media, you probably have some thoughts on how we cover North Lake Tahoe. We...
Picture this: You're a passenger in a car, driving happily along at a rapid clip (Bob, the driver, is a bit of a speed demon), and suddenly something in the distance catches your eye. You...
KINGS BEACH, Calif.— The 27th annual Lake Tahoe Summit was held at the Kings Beach Recreation Area Wednesday, Aug. 9. The bi-partisan, bi-state coalition of local, state, federal, Tribal, and environmental leaders were able to...
The 19th annual Skate the Lake fundraiser was held along Lake Tahoe's west shore, attracting roughly 175 on everything from longboards and skateboards to roller skates and bicycles.
October 11, 1927 – July 12, 2023 Paul T. Rivard, 95, passed away on July 12th, 2023, of heart failure. Born to George J. and Irene Rivard in Decatur, Illinois on October 11th, 1927, Paul...
HOMEWOOD, Calif. – The Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance roars into the crystal blue waters of Lake Tahoe's scenic West Shore August 11-12, 2023 to celebrate Boats of the 1960s! Now in its 49th year, Concours...
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...
NEVADA CITY, Calif. – Nevada County is the first rural county and the eighth in California to create a local Youth Commission. The Board of Supervisors approved the creation of the group during their Aug....
CRYSTAL BAY, Nev.— As a continued commitment to the community, Revitalize Tahoe Biltmore announced a recent update about the project's construction and demolition initiatives for 2023. The summer 2023 scope of work includes the competition...
Pine Lodge 120th Birthday at Sugar Pine Point State Park Join in for a special day celebrating Pine Lodge's 120th birthday at the Sugar Pine Point State Park at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12. Bring...
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management is taking an ambitious and coordinated approach to accelerate fuels reduction projects on public lands with high wildfire risk throughout California and northwest Nevada. Today's signing of...
California State Sen. Marie Alvarado-Gil announced the successful acquisition of $1 million in funding for the Town of Truckee's Reimagine Bridge Street Project.
TAHOE CITY, Calif. – Placer County removed several contentious amendments from the Tahoe Basin Area Plan update after outcry from the community. At a Town Hall Meeting held Tuesday, Aug. 1, representatives from Placer County...
Ronten has been active for four decades in the Roseville, Rocklin and greater Placer County communities as a volunteer or board member for the Roseville Chamber of Commerce, Catta Vadera Country Club, Placer SPCA, the Active 20/30 Club of Roseville …
Enhancements include reconstruction of the Lake Tahoe scenic overlook and pathway to improve access for recreational users with disabilities, environmental improvements to stabilize the site and prevent erosion, and installation of community kayak and paddleboard storage racks.
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) announced that the Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California will receive $1.3 million to modernize and strengthen their energy infrastructure and...
TRUCKEE, Calif. – Community members of District 5 are invited to learn more about Supervisor Hardy Bullock's experiences during his first term and provide input about priorities for the future. Other elected officials are invited to...
TRUCKEE, Calif. – On July 6, 2023 Tahoe Forest Health System donated one AED (Automated External Defibrillator) to Nevada County Sheriff's Search and Rescue. AEDs are an easy‐to‐use medical device, which can analyze the heart's...
TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Town of Truckee has launched a competition to educate the public on how the storm drain system works. Participants must be one of the first to find a golden stencil painted...
