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When it was formed in 1998, the Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe was focused on two priorities: addressing the impacts of local agencies on the building trade, and fostering professionalism within the industry.

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CA Lawmakers Seek to Change CEQA (Again)

03/28/2025

A handful of legislators rallied near the state Capitol Thursday to promote what they’re calling an “extremely unsexy,” but important, bipartisan bill package intended to put California’s housing development into overdrive.

Will This Bill Be the End of California’s Housing vs Environment Wars?

03/26/2025

In the recurring legislative fight between YIMBY legislators and defenders of California’s signature environmental law, one bill could be a final legislative showdown.

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A Closer Look at Housing Around the Basin

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – With limited land, varying policies between counties, and environmental regulations to consider, it's no wonder that housing development has been a challenge in the Basin. And after the COVID-19 pandemic increased the number of remote workers …

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City Chooses Not to Appeal Measure T, Issues 45-Day Moratorium

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – In a special city council meeting, the council heard public comment on Measure T, which previously banned vacation home rentals (VHRs) in residential neighborhoods before it was deemed unconstitutional in a recent ruling. Ultimately, the …

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Housing Challenges and Solutions Around the Lake: An Overview

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – With limited land, varying policies between counties, and environmental regulations to consider, it's no wonder that housing development has been a challenge in the Basin. And after the COVID-19 pandemic increased remote workers who flocked to …

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Community Welcomes Anindell to Folsom With Official Ribbon Cutting

Folsom and El Dorado Hills Chambers team up to celebrate newest luxury living facility

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Measure T Gets an ‘Unconstitutional’ Ruling From County Court

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – After lengthy litigation on the citizen's initiative Measure T, which prohibited short-term vacation home rentals (VHRs) in residential areas, El Dorado County's Superior Court deemed that the measure's wording was unconstitutional and struck the entire …

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Dreams Turning to Reality as Folsom’s New Habitat Community Rises

This past week, leaders with the City of Folsom joined volunteers, Habitat for Humanity staff, and future homeowners to raise the walls of the first homes in a new affordable housing community in Folsom’s Historic District. The event marks a …

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Blighted Building in South Lake Tahoe Will Get Decision by End of Month

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – A one-story residence at 3515 Rancho Circle has been a concern of the city of South Lake Tahoe since 2022. Though it has stood since 1961, in the past few years, it has fallen into …

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A Tiny Solution for a Big Housing Problem in Tahoe

NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – To most people, having a mother-in-law unit or guest house on their property would be considered a luxury, something not very common in the Tahoe region. But what if there were more guest houses built …

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Signage in Employee Housing, Sugar Pine’s Final Phase Funding, and ADU Agreements: Housing Updates From City Council

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Last week's final city council meeting of the year had several housing updates, including the second hearing on employee housing signage ordinances, the Prohousing Incentive program grant application for Sugar Pine Village, and an ADU …

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