Sierra Sun

06/06/2026

For many athletes, the cost of participating in sports can already be daunting, with expenses ranging from lift tickets, race fees and equipment upgrades. For adaptive athletes, however, simply obtaining the specialized equipment needed to reach the trailhead, ski slope or starting line can cost tens of thousands of dollars more, creating barriers that can make returning to sport feel out of reach.

TRUCKEE, Calif. — For many athletes, the cost of participating in sports can already be daunting, with expenses ranging from lift tickets, race fees and equipment upgrades. For adaptive athletes, however, simply obtaining the specialized...

06/05/2026

Volunteers are invited to participate in the 31st annual North Lake Tahoe Clean Up Day on Saturday, June 6. Coordinated by the Kings Beach District with support from the North Tahoe Chamber, the community clean up will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Kings Beach, Crystal Bay, Tahoe Vista, and Carnelian Bay.

KINGS BEACH, Calif. – Volunteers are invited to participate in the 31st annual North Lake Tahoe Clean Up Day on Saturday, June 6. Coordinated by the Kings Beach District with support from the North Tahoe...

06/05/2026

When it comes to breakfast burritos, not all are created equal. Sure, you might think they are all similar in flavor and ingredients, but that’s because you haven’t tried this week’s feature. If there ever was a breakfast burrito to change your way of thinking, this is the one.

Now, there are a few familiar faces when it comes to ingredients like scrambled eggs, shredded potato and diced sweet onions. But then this burrito starts to take a turn and adds in roasted red bell peppers, hickory smoked beef brisket, and Oregon cheese curds wrapped in a flour tortilla along with house made chipotle ketchup.

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...

06/05/2026

New segment of the Martis Valley Trail officially opens

Under sunny skies Wednesday afternoon, community members, local leaders and project partners gathered to celebrate the official opening of the newest segment of the Martis Valley Trail. Read the entire article at SierraSun.com.

06/05/2026

“We are proud to announce the expansion of our rate relief program,” said Sue Daniels, President of the NTPUD Board of Directors. “This initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to ensure essential water and wastewater services remain affordable for local residents who need assistance the most.”

Tier 1 of the program now provides a monthly credit of $80 off a combined water and wastewater bill, and $35 off a wastewater-only bill, for NTPUD residents who maintain their primary residence within the District.

TAHOE VISTA, Calif. – The Board of Directors of the North Tahoe Public Utility District (NTPUD) announced a further expansion of the District’s Rate Relief Program, opening the door to even more residents seeking income-based...

06/05/2026

“Lake Tahoe watercraft inspectors stopped golden mussels from entering Lake Tahoe earlier this week during an aquatic invasive species inspection at the station in Meyers, Calif,” a statement from Tahoe Regional Planning Agency said. “This is the second vessel intercepted at Lake Tahoe, and the first this season, with the highly invasive mollusk onboard since the species was detected for the first time in North America in 2024 in the California’s Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.”

MEYERS, Calif. – On Sunday, May 31, inspectors at the Meyers watercraft inspection station found four golden mussels attached to a boat. The four adult golden mussels were spotted on the outside of the vessel,...

06/04/2026

Sponsors make soccer dreams a reality for youth team

The soccer season may have ended, but the friendships it sparked and the community it built are just getting started after a North Tahoe youth team’s winning season. Read the entire article at SierraSun.com.

06/04/2026

Entertainment This Week is a look at the upcoming events taking place in Lake Tahoe. Add events at SierraSun.com.

Friday, June 5 2026 Music at Ski Beach – 4-7 p.m., Fridays at Ski Beach in Incline Village – IVGID passes required For more information, visit https://business.ivcba.org/event-calendar/Details/2026-music-at-ski-beach-1745156?sourceTypeId=Hub. First Fridays – 5:30-8 p.m., Historic Downtown. Typ...

06/04/2026

Despite strong opposition from residents concerned about rising costs, the Donner Summit Public Utility District approved a new water and wastewater rate structure that will increase customer bills over the next five years.

The district initially postponed adopting the rates after receiving what appeared to be enough formal protests to potentially block the increases under California’s Proposition 218 process. An initial count showed 199 protests against the water rate increases and 201 protests against the wastewater rate increases.

DONNER SUMMIT, Calif. — Despite strong opposition from residents concerned about rising costs, the Donner Summit Public Utility District approved a new water and wastewater rate structure that will increase customer bills over the next five...

06/04/2026

High Fives Foundation, a Truckee based non-profit, announced its distribution of $500,500 in grants across North America to support athletes recovering from life-changing injuries.

Through its Empowerment Fund 2026 Grant Cycle 1, the non profit awarded 123 total grants. The cycle aims to represent the organization’s continued commitment to helping individuals rebuild, rediscover, and return to the sports and lives they love. The grants supported 61 new athletes and 62 returning athletes as they progress through their recovery journeys.

TRUCKEE, Calif. — High Fives Foundation, a Truckee based non-profit, announced its distribution of $500,500 in grants across North America to support athletes recovering from life-changing injuries. Through its Empowerment Fund 2026 Grant Cycle 1, the...