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Schwarzenegger signs $11 billion water bond measure The Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Framed by a shrinking mountain reservoir in Fresno County, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a far-reaching water bond Monday intended to rebuild California's crumbling water system and fund new dams to save up the precious resource for dry years. Yet at a time when several Western states are preparing ... Full Story »

Miracle on Donner Summit: Golden retriever survives 16 days in the wilderness By Jean Eick Sierra Sun INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - It's a little early for holiday gifts - but one local family has already received a very special one. Max, the beloved 13-year-old golden retriever who has been a part of the Darby family since, owners Brenden, 19, and Alex, 24, were young, went on a hike with Alex and a ... Full Story »

Detectives to investigate alleged embezzlement case at Pet Network in Tahoe By Kyle Magin Sierra Sun INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Detectives plan to investigate an alleged embezzlement incident at the Incline Village-based nonprofit Pet Network after the agency reported nearly $8,000 missing, a law enforcement official said Monday. According to a Washoe County Sheriff's Office report obtained Monday ... Full Story »

California budget cuts to impact I-80 snow removal in Tahoe/Truckee By Ryan Slabaugh Sierra Sun TAHOE CITY, Calif. - State budget cuts will limit snow removal on Interstate 80 in the Tahoe region this winter during non-holiday times. When the state decided this year to protect full-time workers, it also limited funding for short-term and temporary employees like plow drivers, many of whom depend ... Full Story »

A Toast to Tahoe Skiing: celebrating the Tahoe pioneering spirit Staff Reports OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. - More than 300 attendees graced the Resort at Squaw Creek's Grand Ballroom Saturday for "A Toast to Tahoe," the gala affair to kick off the snow sports season and benefit the Squaw Valley Institute. Buffet tables held sumptuous European faire, including a braised beef short rib, served on ... Full Story »

Truckee Donner PUD adopts Speak Your Peace initiative By Greyson Howard Sierra Sun TRUCKEE, Calif. - The Truckee Donner Public Utility District has adopted the region-wide Speak Your Peace campaign. After deciding to agendize the Truckee Tahoe Community Foundation program for civil discourse in October, the board approved the standards on Nov. 4 in a 4-1 vote. "I think we operate very closely to ... Full Story »

Lake Tahoe weather: Several inches of snow forecast this week Staff Reports LAKE TAHOE - Wintry weather should return this week to the Tahoe/Truckee area, bringing with it the potential for heavy snowfall, according to the National Weather Service. A low pressure system coming from the gulf of Alaska should bring a cold front and "a period of moderate to heavy precipitation" between Wednesday ... Full Story »

Truckee's Brickelltown improvements could cost more than initial estimate By Greyson Howard Sierra Sun TRUCKEE, Calif. - With some of the conceptual work well under way, the town is looking at what initially appears to be the rising costs of revitalizing Brickelltown. In a number of public workshops, the town has been looking at two alternative options for improving the western end of downtown ... Full Story »

Prep soccer: Truckee teams advance to state; North Tahoe boys fall short Staff Writer Both Truckee High soccer teams advanced to the state championship tournament, while the North Tahoe boys' season came to an end with a 2-0 loss to the Wolverines in the Northern 3A Regionals on Saturday. Truckee's girls defeated Spring Creek 3-1 to earn the Northern 3A title and top seed entering state. The ... Full Story »

Truckee volleyball: Wolverines win Northern 3A title Sun Staff report TRUCKEE - Rarely is a Truckee-Yerington volleyball match decided in three games. Saturday's Northern 3A championship went against the norm, as the host Wolverines captured their second regional title in three years with a win in straight sets over the Lions, 25-15, 25-16, 25-22. "We played like we knew we could play, which was ... Full Story »

Local businesses, community members honored at chamber dinner Submitted to the Sun OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. - The Truckee Chamber's Annual Awards Dinner and Pandora's Auction held Nov. 4 at The Resort at Squaw Creek was a great success. More than 200 people attended to share in an evening of fun, entertainment and recognition of their peers. Awards were presented to recognize local businesses or ... Full Story »

Truckee football: Wolverines thump Dayton 67-0 in playoff opener By Sylas Wright Sierra Sun TRUCKEE - Coach Bob Shaffer had never witnessed one of his Truckee teams score 41 points in a single quarter - until Saturday. The top-seeded Wolverines (10-0) annihilated visiting Dayton (6-4) in their playoff opener, exploding for 41 first-quarter points en route to a 67-0 shutout over the North's No. 4 ... Full Story »

Prep soccer: Truckee teams advance to state; North Tahoe boys fall short Staff Writer Both Truckee High soccer teams advanced to the state championship tournament, while the North Tahoe boys' season came to an end with a 2-0 loss to the Wolverines in the Northern 3A Regionals on Saturday. Truckee's girls defeated Spring Creek 3-1 to earn the Northern 3A title and top seed entering state. Check ... Full Story »

Truckee volleyball: Wolverines win Northern 3A title Staff Writer TRUCKEE - The Truckee High volleyball team swept Yerington in straight sets, 25-15, 25-16, 25-22, on Saturday to win the Northern 3A championship and earn the North's top seed entering state. Check back Monday, and see Wednesday's Sports & Outdoors, for a full story. Full Story »

Prep soccer: Truckee girls advance to regional championship; Truckee, North Tahoe boys to clash for state berth Sun Staff report The Truckee girls advanced to the Northern 3A Regional Championship while securing a berth in the state tournament with a 12-1 semifinal win over Fernley on Friday. Truckee, the No. 1 seed out of the Sierra League, will face top-seeded Spring Creek of the Humboldt ... Full Story »

Free Business Boot Camp Staff Writer Fall in! Join the ranks and enlist in Business Boot Camp, designed to build your business and create your business plan. A strategic business plan will provide a roadmap to make your business dreams come true. Entrepreneurs, start-ups and small business owners will benefit from this three-day course that will cover market analysis, marketing strategies ... Full Story »

Truckee, wake up and smell the coffee Staff Writer Elijah Bleu's to offer hand-crafted coffee and local, organic fare with a southern flair TRUCKEE - Downtown Truckee will get a taste of hand-crafted coffee drinks, along with authentic southern flavors, hospitality and a touch of voodoo when Elijah Bleu's House of Coffee & Good Eats opens late November. Construction has begun on the former ... Full Story »

Mark Wellman keynote speaker at 'A Toast to Tahoe Skiing' Staff Writer Mark Wellman, a nationally acclaimed author, filmmaker and motivational speaker will be the Squaw Valley Institute's "Toast to Tahoe Skiing" keynote speaker. Despite being paralyzed in a mountain climbing accident, Mark has inspired millions to meet their problems head-on and reach for their full potential. A two-time ... Full Story »

Everyone's a winner in the Lake Tahoe Dream Home raffle Staff Writer Enter to win a Lake Tahoe Dream Home, early bird raffle drawings and raise funds for community Tahoe Mountain Resorts Foundation (TMRF), a nonprofit dedicated to enriching the Truckee and North Lake Tahoe communities, realizes organizations rely on outside funding to operate, especially now. In its ongoing efforts to find ... Full Story »

Joseph Nase to sweeten festival By Amy Edgett Sierra Sun Lake Tahoe's premier Chocolate, Wine and Roses Festival, a benefit for Tahoe Women's Services and Project MANA, just got a little bit sweeter. Joseph Nase, whose wine programs at Fournou's Ovens in San Francisco and Lespinasse in New York City twice garnered Wine Spectator Magazine's highly coveted Grand Award, will put his magic touch to ... Full Story »

Truckee's Brickelltown improvements could cost more than initial estimate By Greyson Howard Sierra Sun TRUCKEE, Calif. - With some of the conceptual work well under way, the town is looking at what initially appears to be the rising costs of revitalizing Brickelltown. In a number of public workshops, the town has been looking at two alternative options for improving the eastern end of downtown ... Full Story »

Truckee Tahoe community announcements Staff Writer Brickelltown's First Friday Brickelltown would like to thank the wonderful community at this First Friday Nov. 6, from 4 to 8 p.m. and remind people of all that is good in the world. Find delicious locally made soups, fresh seasonal arts and crafts, learn more about Slow Food and celebrate the beauty of the season. First Fridays support the art ... Full Story »

Truckee Police arrest man, 25, on burglary, prowling charges Staff Reports TRUCKEE, Calif. - Police arrested a Truckee Man on Nov. 1 after residents allegedly wrestled him out of their home. Police received a 911 call at about 1 a.m. on Nov. 1 from the 15000 block of Glenshire Drive for a possible burglary, according to a press release. The residents told police an unknown male entered their ... Full Story »

Tracking the migration: After 25-year wait, another area deer study is under way By Greyson Howard Sierra Sun TRUCKEE, Calif. - The first study of a local deer herd's migration in more than 25 years is under way. The California Department of Fish and game will be tracking the Verdi sub-unit of the Loyalton-Truckee deer herd, which migrate back and forth between the Martis Valley and Verdi ... Full Story »

Truckee football: Wolverines set to host Dayton in playoff opener By Sylas Wright Sierra Sun TRUCKEE, Calif. - The first Truckee-Dayton meeting turned ugly in a hurry. There's little reason to believe Saturday's playoff opener will be any prettier for the visiting Dust Devils. Since that 55-6 Truckee win back on Oct. 9, the Wolverines have plowed through their final three regular-season ... Full Story »