Local high school senior Isaac Pacheco Martinez accepted to Harvard and Yale
TRUCKEE, Calif. – Although Isaac Pacheco Martinez’s acceptances to Harvard and Yale are remarkable, what truly distinguishes him is his outlook on life. He chooses to see the positive in every situation and aspires to...
Data recorder not found at Incline Village couple’s plane crash site
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) gave the Sierra Sun its preliminary report Wednesday into the deaths of Liron and Naomi Petrushka who lived in Incline Village. The couple died in...
New Coffeebar Bakery opens in Truckee
TRUCKEE, Calif. – If you’re looking for a place to make all of your baked good dreams come true, the new Coffeebar Bakery has you covered. The newest addition to the Coffeebar family opened Friday,...
Nearly 2.7 million in tourism-generated funding approved for four projects in North Lake Tahoe
TAHOE CITY, Calif. – Four investment projects in eastern Placer County amounting to nearly 2.7 million were approved Tuesday by the Placer County Board of Supervisors to advance regional goals including improved transportation and recreation....
‘Singletrack radness;’ Truckee Dirt Union aims to build, enhance local mountain bike community
TRUCKEE, Calif. – The ski resorts are closed, the snow is melting and many people are dusting off their mountain bikes, putting air in their tires, and hitting the trails. One Truckee group has been working behind the...
Library loop: Truckee’s rich history
The Truckee Library would like to invite the community to three free upcoming events that celebrate our area’s rich local history. On Friday May 10, the library will be on hand at the plaque dedication...
Placer County CEO retires
AUBURN, Calif. – After more than three decades of service with a number of local government agencies spanning the West Coast, Jane Christenson announced her retirement from Placer County effective May 4, 2024. Christenson was...
Dear Therapist: Help, I’m divorcing a narcissist
Dear Therapist: I just filed for divorce from someone I’m pretty sure is a Narcissist. I don’t want to continually burden my friends with my feelings but I am struggling. What can I do to...
Truckee Donner PUD approves electric bill credit for customers
TRUCKEE, Calif. — At Truckee Donner Public Utility District’s May board of directors meeting, the board approved an electric bill credit under the new Power Cost Adjustment rate, approved a crucial water infrastructure maintenance project...
Cutting-edge Flock cameras revolutionize police work and emergency response
TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Truckee Police Department has undergone a transformation since integrating advanced automated license plate reading (ALPR) devices from Flock Safety. These state-of-the-art Flock cameras have not only improved law enforcement capabilities but...
Entertainment in Tahoe: Cushing Crossing Rescheduled; Mandala Dot Art Workshop
The Cushing Crossing The 32nd Annual Cushing Crossing is the best event of the spring season and has been rescheduled! Join in on the fun, watch big spills, and share some much-needed laughs with our...
Best of North Tahoe and Truckee finalists announced, voting now open
With as many years as I’ve been doing this, I shouldn’t be amazed at how many nominations we receive for our Best of N Lake Tahoe and Truckee contest. Yet every year, here I am...