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The Williamson Act, passed in 1965, now keeps more than 16 million acres of farmland out of the hands of developers. Here's how the law puts the brakes on the development of California agricultural properties.
The California Environmental Quality Act, CEQA, is both the state’s signature environmental legislation, and is also often named as the villain in the state’s housing shortage. But the story may not be that simple.
How California’s 10 state conservancies buy up open land and shield it from developers to preserve the natural environment for public use.
What is the California Coastal Commission? How one of the state’s most powerful agency protects public access to the state’s scenic coast from Mexico to Oregon.
California has used reclamation districts to turn millions of acres of unusable swamps into fertile agricultural land, starting in the earliest days of the Gold Rush. Here’s how it happened.
Zoning laws determine what can be built and where. These laws have shaped California, but are they really just tools for social engineering? The history of zoning is closely tied to racial segregation, as well as the state's shortage of …
From Folsom Telegraph...
The Folsom Planning Commission on Nov. 20 approved the subdivision of 363 acres in Folsom Ranch, creating 24 new large lots for sale and development near the freeway.
The Folsom Planning Commission last week approved the 52-unit Harrington Grove multi-family, affordable housing project near Blue Ravine Road and East Bidwell Street.
The first long-awaited piece of an artistic vision for Folsom’s Johnny Cash Trail was officially unveiled on Nov. 21.A seven-foot tall bronze guitar pick, called “Cash’s Pick No. 1,” now greets walkers, runners and cyclists at the lower entrance of the Johnny Cash Trail near Scott Street and Greenback Lane in the Folsom Historic District.
From Tahoe Daily Tribune...
The Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association launched its 2024 End-of Year Giving Drive. Following a highly successful 2024 trail-building season, TAMBA has set the ambitious goal of raising $250,000 by the end of this year to support its work in 2025 and beyond.
From Folsom Times...
In a strategic move to streamline operations and recover from financial losses, Intel Corporation announced plans to sell its Folsom campus and lease back a portion of the space under new ownership. This decision, part of a broader cost-cutting strategy, comes after significant layoffs and industry challenges over the past two years.
An ordinance and city code amendment related to the Heavenly annexation received a second reading at the City of South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 20, per procedure. This comes after council passed the first reading and moved annexation proceedings forward at the Nov. 5 meeting.
The Folsom City Council last week approved a lengthy river district “Vision Plan” to guide future development along the American River waterfront. Read on to learn more.
Aerojet Rocketdyne is carving a 148-acre parcel into seven large lots for future sale and development in Folsom Ranch south of Highway 50. The parcel includes the "infamous Aerojet 'Area 40' hazardous waste site currently being cleaned up by the Environmental Protection Agency." Read on for details.
Folsom has announced the appointment of a new chief building official. Allison Konwinski has been named to the position, bringing 15 years of engineering experience and an extensive understanding of building codes, permitting and safety stands to the city’s Building Division.
From Mountain Democrat...
Residents with homes built before 1986 encouraged to take survey
The measure prohibiting vacation home rentals in residential areas will once again be heard in the El Dorado County Superior Court of California. A trial is scheduled on Nov. 27 on issues a higher court sent back.
The 2025 Lake Tahoe Basin Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) has been updated to reflect the evolving needs of our communities and landscape. CWPPs are community-driven plans prioritizing wildfire risk reduction, using local input and data to guide fuel reduction, improve preparedness, and address structural ignitability and wildfire response.
From South Tahoe Now...
The city of Folsom is studying a possible bike and pedestrian bridge on East Bidwell Street in new Mangini Ranch.
The members of the Folsom City Council and those in attendance at City Hall had the opportunity for another review of the latest draft the 2024 River District Vision Plan earlier this week, setting a framework for the possibilities in th future development of the city’s iconic riverfront into a hub of recreation, culture, and economic growth.
California's 30 X 30 goal was a topic at the Sierra Nevada Alliance Conservation Conference held at Lake Tahoe Community College, Nov. 7-8. In 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom committed the state to conserving 30% of lands and coastal waters by 2030, and the key to meeting the ambitious goal could be right here in the Sierra Nevada.
One of the most widely discussed topics on the ballot this election was Measure N. And though it would have needed a majority to pass as a citizen's initiative, the majority appears to reject it soundly.
The City Council for the City of South Lake Tahoe initiated proceedings for the annexation of parcels incorporating the Heavenly area at their meeting Tuesday, Nov. 5.
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