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Gavin Newsom Pledged to Release His Tax Returns Every Year. The Last One Was for 2020

11/19/2024

Gov. Newsom just bought a $9 million house in Marin County, but his sources of income haven’t been made public recently. He had pledged to release his tax returns.

A California Child Tested Positive for Bird Flu. Here’s Why This Case Is Different

11/19/2024

Bird flu has been spreading among dairy workers in California’s Central Valley, jumping from cows to people. A new suspected case in the Bay Area came from an unknown source.

California’s Slow Vote Count Sows Doubt. Here’s How One Group Is Trying to Fix That

11/19/2024

The California Voter Foundation launched a tool tracking daily vote counts in 18 close contests for Congress and the state Legislature. The tracker aims to show how counts change over time and dispel misinformation about election fraud, the group says.

Over 700 Turkeys Donated

11/19/2024

Learn how Kings Meats and community partners donated turkeys to over 700 underprivileged families this holiday season.

How Three Trump Policy Decrees Could Affect California’s Agricultural Industry

11/18/2024

Voters in California’s farm belt, stretching more than 400 miles from Kern County on the south to Tehama County on the north, delivered solid majorities for Donald Trump in this month’s presidential election.

Lobbying Activity This Past Summer Cost a Record-Breaking $168 Million. Here’s What We Know.

11/18/2024

Between the summer session of the California Legislature featuring hot topics like AI regulation and money for journalism, and a special one focusing on gas prices, powerful corporations poured in record-setting money to influence lawmakers.

South Lake Tahoe Moves Forward With Heavenly Annexation

11/18/2024

Get the details about how and why the City of South Lake Tahoe is proceeding with the annexation of 2600 acres around Heavenly Mountain Resort.

Businesses Helping Keep Tahoe Blue

11/18/2024

Read on for information about the local businesses working with the League to Save Lake Tahoe.

Spotlight on EID Budget

11/15/2024

A good explainer of the El Dorado Irrigation District revenues and budget for 2024 and 2025.

Newtown Road Bridge Replacement Approved

11/15/2024

The 100 year-old Newtown Road Bridge south of Camino is scheduled to be replaced in 2025. Read on for details about the project.

Fewer Kids Are Going to California Public Schools. Is There a Right Way to Close Campuses?

11/14/2024

Declining enrollment, the end of pandemic relief funding and uncertain state funding are forcing school districts to make some difficult decisions.

Lake Valley Fire Protection District Adds New Vehicle

11/14/2024

An introduction to the new Squad 7 emergency response vehicle acquired and deployed by the Lake Valley Fire Protection District.

South Lake Tahoe Homeless Encampments Cleared

11/14/2024

Learn more about the clearing of three homeless camps and the thousands of pounds of rubbish removed before being covered by coming winter snows.

Learn About Youth Homelessness, Outreach, Prevention, and Education (HOPE) Month

11/14/2024

November has been designated by Tahoe Youth and Family Services as a time to focus on runaway or homeless youth in the community. Read on to learn more.

Trump Has Promised to ‘End’ Offshore Wind. What Will That Mean for California’s Big Bet?

11/13/2024

Trump’s promise to “end” the offshore wind industry could threaten CA’s renewable energy goals, potentially cutting off federal funding.

UC Faces Half-Billion-Dollar Budget Shortfall and Eyes Tuition Increase for New Nonresident Students

11/13/2024

The University of California anticipates more than a $500 million budget gap next summer, so It’s considering a $3,402 jump in tuition for new nonresident students next fall. Meanwhile, the system is planning billions in construction projects.

California Schools Brace for Trump’s Attacks on Immigrants, Trans Students and ‘Woke’ Curriculum

11/13/2024

More than 115,000 children in California were undocumented in the most recent census count, and it’s estimated almost half of California children have at least one immigrant parent.

West Slope Foundation Unveils New Sponsorship Program

11/13/2024

Read on for details about the new disaster response sponsorship program launched by the West Slope Foundation.

Donate to Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe

11/13/2024

Learn how you can help the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe provide Thanksgiving family meals in the community.

El Dorado County Approves Cost of Living Raise

11/13/2024

In their November 12 meeting, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors approved a three percent cost of living raise to some county staff. Learn more about which staff, and an update to hire snow plow drivers in time for the onset of winter.

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