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Katz Amsterdam Foundation Continues Vital Partnership with Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, Investing $250,000 to Help Transform Local Mental Health Support
Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation (TTCF) has partnered once again with the Katz Amsterdam Foundation (KAF). At the end of 2023, the collaboration helped distribute $250,000 in grant funding to fo...
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From CalMatters...
A Plan to Change Your Utility Rates Is Dividing California Environmentalists. Here’s Why
The California Public Utilities Commission will consider on May 9 a new proposal that would change how Californians pay for electricity.
California Requires New Homes to Have Solar Panels. Should Wildfire Victims Get a Break?
A California Republican’s bill would exempt low and middle income wildfire victims from solar panels requirements on rebuilt homes that didn’t have them when they burned down.
From Mountain Democrat...
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 South Tahoe Now...
LTCC to Host Earth Day Event
An Earth Day celebration is taking place at Lake Tahoe Community College on Saturday, April 27 10AM - to 3PM.
From SF Gate...
Photographers Capture Spectacular Streaking Lights of Southern California
It quickly became clear that Elon Musk’s SpaceX was responsible for the show. The lights were a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 22 new Starlink satellites into orbit. The rocket blasted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base at 7:30 p.m., and it’s trail was visible from Los Angeles to Joshua Tree National Park.
Tahoe Stewardship Council Names New Director
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.
Sandhill Cranes Return to Lake Tahoe
The annual migration of Sandhill Cranes is taking place, and more are choosing to nest in the Lake Tahoe region after nearly vanishing from the area.
Mountain Lion Attack Update and Fundraiser
The family of two men attacked by a mountain lion in El Dorado County released an update of the survivor and fundraising details for those who wish to contribute to funeral and medical costs.
From Los Angeles Times...
Two Rare Tornadoes Seen in Central California
A tornado stuck Kings county briefly, and another touched down in Madera county, as favorable conditions came together during a powerful winter storm which swept the region.
With State Approval, Rancho Palos Verdes to Fast-Track Landslide Mitigation
State officials determined that Rancho Palos Verdes can utilize an already-established state of emergency to expedite landslide stabilization efforts as the crisis escalates.
If Done Correctly, Californians Can Save on Utility Bills by Creating Income-Based Charges
California’s utility regulators are exploring energy bill reforms that would structure charges based on household income. If done correctly, the change shift the cost for maintaining the grid to higher earners who can afford it.
L.A.’s Flood-Control System Survived Epic Storm. But It’s Losing the Battle With Climate Change
Los Angeles County flood control network withstands punishing rains—for now.
The Terrifying Forces That Created a California Monster Storm
The storm fed off of unusually warm waters as it grew. It also reached “bomb cyclone” status as it neared California.
New USGS Map Shows California Is at High Risk for Damaging Earthquakes
An updated earthquake hazard map from USGS shows a high shaking risk in California.
‘Thousand-Year Storm’ Leaves San Diego Reeling From Punishing Rainfall, Floods
Hundreds of San Diego homes and businesses were damaged or ruined in devastating floods after punishing rainfall fell on Jan. 22.
From CapPublicRadio...
Smokey Bear—and Californians’ Relationship With Fire—Gets an Update in UC Davis Art Exhibition
If you’re driving on Interstate 80, you might spot a billboard displaying an animal wildfire mascot. But it isn’t Smokey Bear. It’s Burnie the Bobcat, with a new slogan: Only you can decide our fiery future.
The 1994 Northridge Quake Was a Shock. Here’s Why the Next One Won’t Be
Our understanding and preparedness have come a long way since Southern California’s magnitude 6.7 earthquake in 1994. We’re still learning from that destructive temblor.
Study Finds Forests Healthier When Burned—or Thinned
A 20-year experiment in the Sierra Nevada confirms that different forest management techniques are effective at reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfire in California.
Grizzly Flat Recovery: Another Step in Rebuilding Gives Message of ‘Strength and Resilience’
Residents of fire-torn Grizzly Flat often spoke of the community bulletin board next to the post office as a conduit for information.
From EdSource...
California Community College Students Helping Peers
Two-thirds of community college students in California admit to struggling to meet basic needs. The California Community Colleges’ Student Ambassador Program has empowered more than 50 students to act as resource guides to help them.
From YubaNet...
Pioneer Community Energy Expands Service to Nevada County
Pioneer Community Energy, a not-for-profit electricity provider, is expanding service into Grass Valley and Nevada City beginning in January 2024.
From Monterey Herald...
Smoke Exposure From Controlled Burns Is Raising Concerns
Prescribed burns, used to limit destructive wildfires, are growing in frequency at California State Parks. But as the smoke drifts into residential areas, it’s easy to see why many Californians are concerned about the health impacts.
From San Joaquin Valley Sun...
Bureau of Reclamation Names New Leader for California Region
The Bureau of Reclamation, which manages federal water such as the Central Valley Project, has a new regional director for the California-Great Basin Region.
From Escalon Times...
Coordinated Effort Aims to Secure Aircraft for CalFire
An effort spearheaded by the Newsom administration and congressional leaders resulted in Congress authorizing and accelerating the transfer of seven C-130 aircraft from the U.S. Coast Guard to CalFire, expanding California’s firefighting fleet.
Darby Patterson Creates Permanent Gratitude
Darby Patterson, a local journalist, novelist and bronze sculptor, will soon unveil her latest work: a bronze monument dedicated to the Heroes of the Caldor Fire.
Tahoe National Forest Proposes Grazing Project to Mitigate Wildfire
Tahoe National Forest is now seeking public comment for the Big Jack East: Targeted Grazing Project, which proposes the use of targeted grazing to reduce fuels on up to 2,012 acres of Forest Service lands in northeastern Placer County near Truckee.
Rebuilt Grizzly Flat Post Office a ‘Sign of Hope’
More than two years after their small community burned in the Caldor Fire, Grizzly Flat residents are anticipating the reopening of their local U.S. Postal Service post office, now in its final stages of construction.
2023 Shatters Records
2023 has broken climate records, accompanied by extreme weather which has left a trail of devastation, according to the World Meteorological Organization.
From Sacramento Bee...
‘Super El Niño’ is Heading for California This Winter
Much of California could get hit by extreme weather conditions this winter. A major storm is due to hit Northern California this week.
Tree Climbers Are Helping Replant California’s Forests
More than 1.5 million acres of forest have been burned or scarred in California. Climbers go high in trees to grab pine cones that could help in reforestation.
County Water Managers Aim for Resilience, Better Forecasting
El Dorado Water Agency’s fifth Countywide Plenary for Water focused on aligning watershed management with economic development and community resilience, as well as investments needed to improve hydrologic forecasting, to better handle droughts, floods and other disasters.
GDPUD Awarded $250K
The Georgetown Divide Public Utility District has been selected as a recipient of $250,000 in state appropriations funding.
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