Sierra Sun

The Sierra Sun has two locations in California: one at Suite 101 in the Pioneer Commerce Center at 10775 Pioneer Trail in Truckee, and another at Suite 112 in the Cobblestone Center at 475 North Lake Blvd. in Tahoe City. This publication and its earlier versions have been serving the Truckee community since 1869. Legend has it that the Sierra Sun started out as the Truckee Tribune, founded by N.W. Ferguson, with E. B. Boust as its inaugural editor.

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Fee increase approved, impacting new development in Northstar Community Services District

20 hours ago | sierrasun.com | Katelyn Welsh

AUBURN, Calif. – The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution increasing a certain fee on new development in the Northstar Community Services District at a meeting on Tuesday, May 13. The special district provides fire protection services under the Northstar Fire Department over approximately 14 square miles. The fee increase applies to a mitigation fee collected on all new development within the district’s fire service area, known as a Fire Facilities Impact Fee.
Volunteers take Tahoe’s 25th ‘snapshot’ in annual citizen science event

1 day ago | sierrasun.com | Katelyn Welsh

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Truckee High recognized as Medallion School for hosting exchange student from Pakistan

1 day ago | sierrasun.com | Zoe Meyer

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Truckee High School has been recognized by the U.S. Department of State as a Medallion School for its role in promoting cross-cultural understanding through international student exchange. The award highlights the school’s commitment to global education by hosting Kashif Muhammad, a high school student from Pakistan participating in the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program.
Lakers baseball earns first state playoff position in 7 years

2 days ago | sierrasun.com | Katelyn Welsh

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Truckee students channel Roaring Twenties at Gatsby-themed jazz club night

2 days ago | sierrasun.com | Zoe Meyer

TRUCKEE, Calif. – On Friday, Apr. 25, the Community Arts Center transformed into a 1920s speakeasy as local jazz bands took center stage for the Gatsby Jazz Club, an event hosted by TEMPO, the parent organization supporting music programs at Truckee High School and Alder Creek Middle School. Themed attire—from flapper dresses to fedoras—set the tone as guests stepped back in time for a night of live jazz, swing dancing, and vintage glamour.
Tahoma couple brings Terra Amata wines to Lake Tahoe

5 days ago | sierrasun.com | Robert Galloway

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Wild River Waldorf unites entire school on 40-acre forest campus in Truckee

5 days ago | sierrasun.com | Zoe Meyer

TRUCKEE, Calif.— After years of navigating separate campuses, shifting pandemic protocols, and a grueling permitting process, Wild River Waldorf School is finally bringing its entire student body together on one 40-acre forest property just outside Truckee. “This is a big milestone for us,” board member and parent Ana Kamin said.
Switch from NIAA not final: Tahoe Truckee Unified School District to continue exploring options

6 days ago | sierrasun.com | Katelyn Welsh

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Tahoe Truckee Unified School District is holding a special board meeting on Wednesday, May 14, to further evaluate and discuss the decision of moving athletics from a Nevada program to a California program. The decision to hold this special meeting comes after hearing significant public comment at the district’s regular board meeting Wednesday night, May 7.
EAT This Week: T’s Tri-Tip Tacos

6 days ago | sierrasun.com | Robert Galloway

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 pangs and leave you wondering where to go next. If I was smart, I would have had this week’s feature hit before Cinco de Mayo and in time for the celebration.
Truckee track and field eyes regionals after record-breaking season rooted in team culture and mental toughness

6 days ago | sierrasun.com | Zoe Meyer

TRUCKEE, Calif. – As the Truckee High School track and field team prepares for the Northern Nevada 3A Regional Championships this Friday and Saturday at Douglas High School, Head Coach Sarah Hockensmith says the Wolverines are coming off one of their most competitive seasons in recent memory. “This season, at least on the sprints and field side, we’ve been the most competitive we’ve been in a really long time,” Hockensmith said.