Sierra Sun

09/22/2025

Each week, Sierra Community House rescues groceries that would otherwise go to waste and turns them into meals for families in need. Its Hunger Relief Program has become a lifeline for thousands of residents in North Lake Tahoe and Truckee.

But as federal programs face budget cuts and the nonprofit’s own funding grows uncertain, the supply of fresh produce and high-value staples that families rely on could be at risk.

TRUCKEE, Calif. — Each week, Sierra Community House rescues groceries that would otherwise go to waste and turns them into meals for families in need. Its Hunger Relief Program has become a lifeline for thousands...

09/21/2025

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09/20/2025

Welcome back to Tahoe TAP — where Things, Adventure, and People come together to showcase life in the Jewel of the Sierra. Hosts Mike Peron and Rob Galloway are back behind the mic, kicking things off with the latest happenings and fresh stories making waves across the basin.

In this episode, we dive into a feature that’s been decades in the making: Tahoe Games . This mountain sports festival was dreamed up and brought to life by today’s guest, Rob Giustina, founder of On Course Events.

Welcome back to Tahoe TAP — where Things, Adventure, and People come together to showcase life in the Jewel of the Sierra. Hosts Mike Peron and Rob Galloway are back behind the mic, kicking things off with...

09/20/2025

On the churning waters of the American River, a raft surges through the rapids. Paddles rise and fall as the California Poppies — the only all-female U-19 rafting team in Tahoe — train for their biggest test yet: the 2025 World Rafting Championship in Malaysia.

Part of the United States Rafting Association, the team has spent the season training relentlessly on the American River, preparing for the world stage this December.

On the churning waters of the American River, a raft surges through the rapids. Paddles rise and fall as the California Poppies — the only all-female U-19 rafting team in Tahoe — train for their...

09/19/2025

The Town of Truckee will revise its winter snow removal policies after a civil rights complaint alleged that plowed snow repeatedly blocked town owned accessible parking spaces, limiting access for people with disabilities.

According to the complaint, the resident, for a period of multiple years was prevented from using accessible town-owned parking spaces near the intersection of Donner Pass Road and Truckee Way during winter.

TRUCKEE, Calif – The Town of Truckee will revise its winter snow removal policies after a civil rights complaint alleged that plowed snow repeatedly blocked town owned accessible parking spaces, limiting access for people with disabilities. Earlier...

09/19/2025

The colors and flavors of this dish explode in harmony. The fish is delicately buttery and provides the backdrop to let each of the other ingredients shine – most notably the golden-colored cantaloupe leche de tigre. It’s bright and tangy, but the sweetness from the cantaloupe rounds it into a flavor that I salivated over hours after tasting the dish. A slight heat peeks through from the peppers, but never enough to impose their will.

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...

09/19/2025

The Board of Supervisors will hold public interviews with two finalists for the clerk-recorder/registrar of voters position at a special Board meeting Monday, Sept. 22.

Candidates Tina Belding and Armando Salud-Ambriz, who both have years of experience administering California elections, will be interviewed at 1 p.m. in the Board Chambers, 950 Maidu Ave., Nevada City. The meeting will also be livestreamed on Nevada County’s YouTube site.

NEVADA CITY, Calif. – The Board of Supervisors will hold public interviews with two finalists for the clerk-recorder/registrar of voters position at a special Board meeting Monday, Sept. 22. Candidates Tina Belding and Armando Salud-Ambriz,...

09/19/2025

Piper J Gallery will open a new exhibition, “Rooted & Roaming,” featuring the wood-based art of Colorado artist Cie Hoover, on Saturday, Oct. 4.

The opening reception, scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m., coincides with the Truckee Art Walk and will give the public an opportunity to meet Hoover and view his work.

TRUCKEE, Calif. — Piper J Gallery will open a new exhibition, “Rooted & Roaming,” featuring the wood-based art of Colorado artist Cie Hoover, on Saturday, Oct. 4. The opening reception, scheduled from 4 to 7...

09/19/2025

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

Friday, September 19 Andrew Shepherd – 7:30-10:30 p.m., Moody’s Bistro, Bar & Beats, 10007 Bridge St. Americana /Country from Boise Idaho. For more information, visit https://www.moodysbistro.com/event/andrew-shepherd/2025-09-19/ or call (530) 587-8688. Live Music – Gar Woods...

09/18/2025

Several aces were hit at Tahoe Donner Golf Course, recently. Both aces took place on Sept. 6 during the Men’s Club Invitational. The first hole-in-one was hit by Brian Gauny, a Tahoe Donner resident. The second ace was hit by David Stoppelman, a resident of Phoenix, AZ.

Several aces were hit at Tahoe Donner Golf Course, recently. Both aces took place on Sept. 6 during the Men’s Club Invitational. The first hole-in-one was hit by Brian Gauny, a Tahoe Donner resident. He...

09/18/2025

Thanks to a high number of sunny days and abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities, people flock to Lake Tahoe to golf, bike ride, get married, eat good food, and most of all, be outside when the weather’s nice. Here are some of Incline Village/Crystal Bay’s best patios chosen for their views, ambiance, friendly staff, and/or exceptional fare.

Thanks to a high number of sunny days and abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities, people flock to Lake Tahoe to golf, bike ride, get married, eat good food, and most of all, be outside when...

09/18/2025

Daniel Tosh of Tosh.0 fame put his Tahoe property up for sale last week, selling for $11.9 million. The lakefront property on the west shore has three distinct homes and is a gated estate.

The property on 1250 and 1254 West Lake Boulevard is a gated estate that Tosh originally bought for roughly $7 million back in 2018. The 1.6-acre property has 93 feet of Lake Tahoe shoreline, and was Tosh’s go-to place for vacations for years.

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – Daniel Tosh of Tosh.0 fame put his Tahoe property up for sale last week, selling for $11.9 million. The lakefront property on the west shore has three distinct homes and is...