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Washoe Tribe Secures Collaborative Funding for a Lake Tahoe Community Liaison
(Lake Tahoe, CA) - The Wá∙šiw (Washoe) are a sovereign tribal nation who are the original inhabitants of DáɁaw Ɂága (Lake Tahoe) and its surrounding areas. Lake Tahoe is the Tribe’s most sacred pl...
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From Village Life...
School Supply and Backpack Donations Sought
Hands4Hope – Youth Making A Difference is seeking donations of school supplies and backpacks for local students.
From CalMatters...
Guaranteed Basic Income Programs Proliferate Across CA
Beginning Monday, 150 households in Fresno County are expected to receive a $500 prepaid card to spend on anything they’d like — no strings attached. It will be the first of 12 monthly recurring payments those Southwest Fresno and Huron residents will receive as part of a guaranteed basic income program for low-income families.
From South Tahoe Now...
Less Trash on Tahoe Beaches This July 4th
Over 700 volunteers helped clean Lake Tahoe beaches following the July 4th celebrations and reported trash volume was significantly lower than the previous year.
City Council Votes to Distribute Cannabis Revenue to Local Nonprofits
In their June 18 meeting, the South Lake Tahoe approved distribution of over $400,000 in cannabis tax revenue to local nonprofits.
From Mountain Democrat...
Permanent Homeless Shelter Proposal Advances
In their May 21 meeting, the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors approved a proposal to develop a permanent homeless shelter on a 1-acre lot on Forni Road in Placerville.
LTUSD Awarded Community Schools Grant
In their May 9 meeting, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District announced the award of a $4.7 million community schools grant, to be used for funding counseling and intervention support programs.
These California Schools Connect Kids to Community Services. Will They Survive Budget Cuts?
Gov. Gavin Newsom launched the community school initiative with $4.1 billion in grants to connect students and their families to medical care, counseling and other services.
Alpenglow Sports Sponsors Community Book Initiative
The month-long event will highlight 21 titles, with proceeds benefitting local nonprofit Clean Up the Lake.
From Roseville Today...
Big Day of Giving Raises $13 Million
The Sacramento Region Community Foundation announced the May 2 Big Day of Giving had raised $13.2 million in donations to 826 nonprofits in El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo counties.
From Georgetown Gazette...
Fire Safe Council Seeks Volunteers
A call is out for volunteers to work with theGeorgetown Divide Fire Safe Council.
Spring Featured Artist Named
Tom Watts has been announced as the featured artist of the Tahoe Art League spring event.
Cannabis Revenues Grant Applications Open
The City of South Lake Tahoe is accepting applications until May 15 for grants funded from cannabis revenues for local projects which mitigate the impact of the cannabis industry.
Community Playground Fundraising Boosted With $25k Match Donation
Untethered Workspace announced it would match up to $25K in donations to the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe through the end of May in support of the its community playground campaign.
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.
Groups Partner With Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to Offer Free Books
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.
El Dorado County Women Honored
Local legislators named two El Dorado County women as 2024 women of the year.
Volunteers Needed for Senior Nutrition Program
The El Dorado County Senior Nutrition Program is seeking volunteers to support its services in the community.
CASA Fundraiser Set for April 18
Child Advocates of El Dorado County is holding its 28th annual Box Lunch fundraiser on April 18, to support CASA’s advocacy services for El Dorado County youth.
Faith Episcopal Church Youth Group Tackles Hunger
While the San Francisco 49ers may have lost on Super Bowl Sunday, Cameron Park youth scored big by collecting 2,936 pounds of food for the Food Bank of El Dorado County.
WWII Vets Honored
Members of the American Legion Post 119 made time to recognize the WWII veterans among them during their February meeting and dinner.
New Morning Youth Shelter Needs New Roof
New Morning Youth & Family Services, offering 24-hour, 7-day emergency youth shelter in Placerville, has served as a safe haven in El Dorado County since 2011.
‘Working Together for Success’: EDC Chamber of Commerce Hits 99 Years
In his speech at El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce’s awards and installation dinner, Mark Luster drew inspiration from risk takers like Wilbur and Orville Wright.
Local Celebrity Creates Tahoe-centric Branding for Cancer Cause
A fundraiser for Nicole Marsel—a former TV host with stage 4 cancer—is selling merchandise with a logo that’s grabbing attention, with the U in “F*** Cancer” replaced with the shape of Lake Tahoe.
From YubaNet...
Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribe Raising Funds to Reestablish Homeland
The Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribe has a time-limited opportunity to purchase 232 acres on a Nisenan Village site called Yulića—the tribe’s best opportunity to re-establish a homeland in more than half a century.
Caregiver Series Coming to Placerville
The El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency, Family Caregiver Support Program, Marshall Medical Center and the Alzheimer’s Association of Sacramento will present a free, three-part series in February on senior caregiving.
El Dorado Transit Seeks Committee Members
El Dorado Transit is looking for transit riders and members of the public to become part of the Transit Advisory Committee.
CASA El Dorado County Names New Leader
Court Appointed Special Advocates El Dorado County dedicates services to support, empower and provide a voice for abused, neglected and at-risk youth.
CompanionPets Bring Joy to Alzheimer’s, Dementia Patients
Snowline Hospice has introduced the CompanionPets Program, featuring robotic dogs and cats that provide comfort and emotional support for patients facing the challenges of cognitive impairment.
Women’s Fund El Dorado Grant Application Period Open
Nonprofit agencies serving El Dorado County’s western slope are now invited to apply for grant funding.
Why California Community Colleges Struggle to Create Diverse Faculties and Staff
“Progress remains slow,” according to a recent report on faculty diversity at California’s community colleges. For Nikia Chaney, the sole full-time Black faculty member at Cabrillo College, the experience is personal.
How One California School System Raised Test Scores for Black Students
Emery Unified took a targeted approach, including paying teachers extra to stay after school and tutor students.
California Presses Universities to Return Thousands of Native American Remains and Artifacts to Local Tribes
State audits of the University of California and the California State University found both systems have failed to comply with decades-old state and federal laws mandating the return of Native ancestral remains and cultural artifacts. Only UCLA and Cal State Long Beach have returned a majority of their collections.
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