Tahoe agency wears bull's-eye - Sac Bee
Flames of discontent are linked to Angora fire and controversy over authority TRPA wields.

Christmas tree harvest thins fire-prone firs - Sierra Sun
Cutting down the family Christmas tree in the Tahoe Basin forest is not just a holiday tradition, it can also improve the health of a cluttered forest and prevent wildfire.

I-80 crash kills Roseville man, 61; couple injured - Sac Bee and Auburn Journal
A 61-year-old Roseville man was killed and a Newcastle couple were seriously injured in a two-car collision Sunday afternoon on Interstate 80.

Trash to treasure - Auburn Journal
Growing up in and around historic Old Town Auburn, Jim Lee developed a collector's eye for the things others were throwing out.

No snow doesn�t mean no visitors - Sierra Sun
Wading through a sea of shoppers in downtown Truckee Friday, it was clear it didn�t take snow to bring visitors to the Sierra Nevada over the Thanksgiving holiday.

Holiday sale puts focus on fair trade - Auburn Journal
Shoppers had the chance to browse and purchase a variety of fair trade gifts during a fair trade holiday sale held at the Sierra Foothills Unitarian Universalist Church in Auburn Sunday.

Barrels roll out for Auburn's Christmas Basket Program - Auburn Journal
The red barrels have arrived.  Used to collect toys and food, the barrels are a sign that it's time again for the Auburn Area Christmas Basket Program.