LAKE TAHOE - That a lawsuit has been filed by the Sierra Club and Friends of the West Shore against the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency's Regional Plan Update should come as no surprise to conservationists, politicians and Copyright 2013 Sierra Sun. Continue Reading
LAKE TAHOE - As a (private) pilot I recently demonstrated a stall to a flight instructor as part of my biennial flight review. Let me explain.An airplane needs thrust and lift in order to fly. The thrust is provided by the engCopyright 2013 Sierra Continue Reading
LAKE TAHOE - I was surprised last week to see no letters or columns in the Sierra Sun from local activists about the Regional Plan Update meeting and approval, so I'll weigh in. A few weeks ago you published my column outlCopyright 2012 Sierra Sun. Continue Reading
TAHOE/TRUCKEE - Our thoughts are with all of those affected by yesterday's incomprehensible and horrific act of school violence that occurred in Newtown, Connecticut. Although this tragedy occurred on the East Coast, it is deeplCopyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
KINGS BEACH, Calif. - Olive loves the cranberries, while Rhonda seems to prefer the pumpkin pie and mashed potatoes. Rhona and Olive are two of the dozens of rescued turkeys at Farm Sanctuary that have been saved, instead of serCopyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
TAHOE/TRUCKEE - Placer County's budget picture has changed dramatically since I joined the Board of Supervisors in January 2009. When I arrived, the budget news was dire, the result of the persistent and growing economic sCopyright 2012 Sierra Sun. Continue Reading
TRUCKEE, Calif. - It is extremely unfortunate Tahoe Forest Hospital District announced a tax increase to all of North Tahoe and Truckee in the midst of the Measure J effort to improve our tourism, quality of life and recreation.Copyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
LAKE TAHOE - So, commercial fishing for crawfish in Lake Tahoe is one of the paths on the road to lake clarity? We offer you an army of volunteers, born and raised in Lake Tahoe, who if given the chance, will filter and purify oCopyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
TAHOE VISTA, Calif. - This has bugged me for a long time, the carelessness of people who toss out or leave behind their garbage. Maybe I am an old fuddy-duddy but I taught my children good manners and respect for their environmeCopyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
TRUCKEE, Calif. - I would like to ask everyone to take the time to read a very good news article about what I consider criminal acts taking place at Tahoe Forest Hospital. The article is in the July/August Moonshine Ink and alsoCopyright 2012 Sierra Continue Reading
