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A Beginner’s Guide to Mountain Biking at Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe is not just a haven for skiers and snowboarders. It’s also gained a reputation as one of the nation's premier destinations for mountain biking enthusiasts.
Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference
Listed under: Families & Children Community Service & Support
From South Tahoe Now...
El Dorado County Seeks Updated Vacation Rental Home Ordinance
The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors heard from a 13 member citizen advisory group and other residents about updates to the vacation rental home ordinance.
From Mountain Democrat...
8,000-Unit Housing Development Proposed
UC Davis researchers are joining a developer to build a "healthy living" community of thousands of homes on 2,800 acres near Latrobe Road.
Preparing for Fire Season
It's time to work on home defensible space and fire hardening.
Homeless Navigation Center Plans Advance
El Dorado County is planning for a new homeless navigation center in Placerville on Forni Road.
Vacancy Tax Initiative Signatures Submitted
Proponents of the City of South Lake Tahoe vacancy tax initiative have submitted petition signatures to the El Dorado County Elections Department for certification.
South Lake Tahoe Designated Prohousing
Governor Newsom has designated the City of South Lake Tahoe as a "prohousing community" making it eligible for housing incentives from the state.
Sugar Pine Village Affordable Housing Project Opens Applications
Applications are open for the completed first phase of the Sugar Pine Village Affordable Housing Project located at Lake Tahoe Boulevard and Tata Lane.
Input Sought for Tahoe Area El Dorado Plan
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency is presenting its Tahoe Area El Dorado plan for unincorporated parts of the county in the Tahoe Basin with a series of four workshops to be held in early June and is soliciting early input with an online survey.
Coloma-Lotus Cerified Firewise
The Firewise USA Community designation recognizes the results of the Coloma-Lotus Fire Safe Council fire resistance and defensible space programs.
From CalMatters...
These Californians Just Got Protection From Big Rent Hikes
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.
South Lake Tahoe City Council Votes to Amend ADU Code
The City Council voted to update the current ADU code to align with state requirements, including more flexibility in height and categories of convertible structures and exemptions from setback requirements.
From Moonshine Ink...
Tahoe/Truckee Workers Living Out of Cars
An introduction to locals living out of their vehicles and examples of municipal "safe parking programs."
From YubaNet...
New Website Features Information on Care of Backyard Chickens, Sheep, Goats
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources advisors has published a new website with information resources for small acreage landowners raising livestock.
From Los Angeles Times...
Guide to the California Senate Candidates' Views of Housing and Homelessness
No issue matters more to Californians than housing and homelessness. Catch up on where the major Senate candidates stand on the subject.
Robocalls, Ringless Voicemails and AI: Real Estate Enters the Age of Automation
As agents hunt for business in Southern California's slow real estate market, some are trying out new ways of tracking down leads. Others are quitting the industry.
From Solving Sacramento...
Cameron Meadows Proposal Would Add 161 Single-Family Homes in El Dorado County
A scoping meeting set for next week in El Dorado County will kick off environmental review for a 161-home project—and possibly another battle over development.
How Much Can Your Rent Go Up in California? Check This Website
California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta announced consumer tools to help tenants and landlords understand how much rent can rise under a state law.
From California Healthline...
Is Housing Health Care? State Medicaid Programs Increasingly Say ‘Yes’
States are plowing billions of dollars into a high-stakes health care experiment that’s exploding around the country: using scarce public health insurance money to provide housing for the poorest and sickest Americans.
From Sacramento Bee...
Repairing Sidewalks Can Cost Property Owners Big in California
California state law dictates that property owners are responsible for repairing damaged sidewalks. In Sacramento, this has left some owners facing bills of thousands of dollars or tax assessments from the city.
Nursing Homes Must Inform Patients of Reasons for Forced Discharge
New law is meant to help nursing home residents understand the reasons for their discharge, and inform them of their rights to appeal.
They Lived in Their Home Almost 30 Years. But California’s ‘No Fault’ Eviction Law May Now Leave Them Homeless
María Vela’s family has lived in East L.A. nearly 30 years, but new owners of her duplex asked her family to vacate by Christmas. Most evictions are due to nonpayment of rent, but owner move-ins also cause family displacement.
Domestic Violence Shelters Play a Key Role in Fighting Homelessness. Now They Face Deep Funding Cuts
Federal funding for domestic violence shelters and housing programs is declining. Advocates want the state to step in, but with a record projected deficit new spending is unlikely.
From LAist...
Unhoused Veterans Score Legal Victory in Suit Against VA
Federal judge David O. Carter has declined to dismiss a lawsuit that could force the Veterans Administration to house veterans experiencing homelessness in the Los Angeles area. Carter’s 41-page ruling could pave the way for a trial in mid-2024.
Former South LA Oil Drilling Site Could Become Affordable Housing
The Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust recently paid almost $10 million for a 1.86-acre site formerly used for oil drilling. It could be converted into a community center, park and affordable housing.
From SFGate...
Coyotes More Likely To Turn Up at Wealthier Properties in San Francisco
A coyote recently was found at the $27 million Russian Hill home of AI mogul Sam Altman. This relates to a study, which found that coyote sightings were more frequent in higher-income areas of San Francisco.
Thousands of Migrant Farmworker Apartments Sit Vacant for Months
Even though California is facing a crippling housing shortage, one potential source remains untapped. The state allows thousands of apartments used for part of the year by farmworkers to otherwise sit vacant for three to six months.
State Might Soon Require Replacing Broken A/C Units
California energy regulators are considering requiring homeowners to replace broken air-conditioning systems with heat pumps or HVAC systems that are more energy efficient. The change would go into effect in 2026.
How San Diego Hacked State Housing Law to Build ADU ‘Apartment Buildings’
A 2021 state law has radically changed the housing equation in San Diego. Advocates, developers, and policymakers are split on whether it should be exported to other jurisdictions.
California Isn’t Losing Residents Everywhere
Redfin data shows that tens of thousands of more people look to leave California than buy homes in the Golden State. There’s an exception, however: the Sacramento region, which remains one of the hottest homebuying markets in the country.
Caldor Fire Aftermath: County Crafting Its Own Tiny Home Ordinance
George Turnboo’s campaign to bring tiny homes to El Dorado County has gained traction following the Board of Supervisors’ direction to county staff to draft an ordinance that would allow Grizzly Flat residents to utilize the structures.
Tiny Homes for the Homeless—Do They Help Solve the Problem?
Tiny homes are increasingly California cities’ shelter option of choice — but how far they go in solving homelessness is a contentious question.
Public Utilities Commission to Vote on Plan That Could Make it Harder to Power Homes With Solar
The CPUC is considering a rule that would gut the payments that solar panels on apartment buildings receive, and many housing groups are blazing mad about it.
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