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Environment Land Use & Development Parks & Recreation Water Tahoe Regional Planning Agency

Meeks Bay Restoration Project EIR Finalized

04/05/2024
A plan to restore Meeks Creek while continuing to support sustainable recreation opportunities has been released by the Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management and is available for public review and comment.

From CalMatters...

Housing Government

These Californians Just Got Protection From Big Rent Hikes

04/05/2024
Tenants in many new privately owned, low-income units will be protected from double-digit increases. So will some in existing units, after a state committee on affordable housing imposed a rent cap.

From CalMatters...

Business, Economy & Jobs Government State of California

CA Budget Deal Gets Early Start on Deficit

04/05/2024
Not filling open positions in state government, cutting a school facilities program and several climate initiatives, delaying funding for public transit — these are some of the first steps that California officials plan to take to deal with a looming multibillion-dollar budget deficit.

From Village Life...

Seniors County of El Dorado

Nominations Open for Outstanding Senior of the Year

04/03/2024
Nominations are open for the annual El Dorado County Senior of the Year award to be presented on May 21 by the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors.

From South Tahoe Now...

Business, Economy & Jobs Land Use & Development Parks & Recreation Water City of South Lake Tahoe

Local Fishing and Boat Charters Seek More Public Piers

04/02/2024
Rising costs to access public docks and piers for passenger boarding of local fishing and boat charters are lead to requests for options before the South Lake Tahoe City Council at a recent meeting.

From Mountain Democrat...

Business, Economy & Jobs Environment Land Use & Development Parks & Recreation Water Sustainability Resilience Tahoe Regional Planning Agency

Tahoe Stewardship Council Names New Director

03/29/2024
The Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Council announced the hiring of Meyers resident Nettie Pardue as its first managing director, tasked with coordinating 30 parters to implement the Destination Stewardship Plan.

From Mountain Democrat...

City of South Lake Tahoe

Positive Outlook for City of South Lake Tahoe Budget

03/29/2024
The City of South Lake Tahoe budget projections for the 2023-2024 fiscal year are looking positive according to a staff report at the March 12 City Council, which also advised caution moving forward.

From CalMatters...

Business, Economy & Jobs Government

CA Fast Food Workers Get Higher Wages, but Which Ones?

03/29/2024
According to emails obtained by CalMatters Capitol reporter Jeanne Kuang in response to a public records request, a range of employers have been trying to figure out if they must pay $20 ever since the law was signed late last September.

From South Tahoe Now...

Land Use & Development City of South Lake Tahoe

City of South Lake Tahoe Takes Next Steps For Parcel Annexation

03/28/2024
The South Lake Tahoe City Council approved a measure to annex 90 parcels on Barbara Avenue, Lodi Avenue and Winnemucca Avenue which receive city services but for historical reasons are located outside the city boundary.

From California Healthline...

Health Government

Your Doctor or Your Insurer? Little-Known Rules May Ease the Choice in Medicare Advantage

03/28/2024
Disputes between insurers and providers can lead to entire hospital systems suddenly leaving the plans.

From EdSource...

Families & Children Health Government

Homeless Infants and Toddlers Largely Unenrolled in Early Ed Programs

03/28/2024
Evictions have exacerbated homelessness nationwide, increasing the rate of homeless infants and toddlers. Most of those children are not enrolled in early education programs.

From Folsom Times...

Homelessness Land Use & Development Government City of Folsom

Folsom Council Won’t Move Forward on Homeless Resource Site Near Historic District

03/27/2024
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Mayor cites topic as a bad idea after “taking the heat” from capacity crowd at city hall.

From Tahoe Daily Tribune...

Land Use & Development Housing City of South Lake Tahoe

Expanding Options for Accessory Dwelling Units in South Lake Tahoe

03/27/2024

South Lake Tahoe City Council made multiple actions regarding Accessory Dwelling Units at their meeting on Tuesday, March 12.

From Los Angeles Times...

Elections & Politics Crime & Justice United States

Reps. Gaetz and Greene Lawsuit Against Cities Where Political Rally Was Canceled Can Move Forward

03/25/2024
A judge ruled GOP Reps. Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene can move forward with their lawsuit against two California cities where rallies were canceled.

From South Tahoe Now...

Education Families & Children Community Service & Support County of El Dorado El Dorado Community Foundation Marcella Foundation Friends of the Library of El Dorado County

Groups Partner With Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to Offer Free Books

03/25/2024
Local agencies and nonprofits are working with the Marcella Foundation to offer free monthly books to local children up to 5 years old as part of the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library initiative.

From Tahoe Guide...

Agriculture, Food & Gardening North Tahoe Public Utility District

Join Community Gardens

03/23/2024
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Truckee Community Garden has garden plots available for rent and North Tahoe Regional Park Community Garden in Tahoe Vista welcomes members to its North Tahoe Community Garden Club.

From Tahoe Daily Tribune...

Public Safety Health City of Placerville County of El Dorado

State Sues El Dorado County Over Needle Exchange Bans

03/22/2024

As part of an ongoing dispute between some county officials and the Sierra Harm Reduction Coalition, a nonprofit that distributes clean needles, Narcan and offers other services, Placerville's City Council and the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors both recently passed bans on the operation of needle exchange programs.

From South Tahoe Now...

Sustainability City of South Lake Tahoe

City of South Lake Tahoe Soliciting Community Input

03/22/2024
The city released a survey for resident input on government input and quality of life with the intent of utilizing the feedback in strategic planning for the future.

From Mountain Democrat...

Land Use & Development Transportation County of El Dorado

New Road Proposed to Ease Latrobe Traffic

03/22/2024
El Dorado County Supervisors are considering a proposal to build a new roadway connecting Latrobe Road to the Sacramento County line to help with growing congestion and accommodate for new development.

From Folsom Times...

Homelessness Government City of Folsom

Folsom Council to Review Possible Homeless Services Site at Former Railyard Tuesday

03/21/2024
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The Council will review an analysis of possibilities and impacts of providing a facility at the former junction site near Bidwell Street and Folsom Boulevard.

El Dorado County Local News: Local Governments