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By Eric Johnson
Published May 06, 2024
California Forever's proposed city (in blue) is located roughly halfway between San Francisco and Sacramento.
On January 29, The Newsletter ran a piece under the headline “The California Exodus and ‘California Forever’.” Both of these big stories moved significantly over the past week, and we revisit them today.
Also, as always: Peruse your cureated local News Feed; learn about a local nonprofit doing good work; and check out our Recipe of the Week.
Last Tuesday, the company that plans to build a high-tech, green, walkable city of 400,000 in rural Solano County announced that it had gathered enough signatures to qualify for the November ballot. The story involves an insane amount of money, some insanely powerful billionaires, and a detailed set of plans that appear to be quite sane, if not visionary. Here, amid well-earned controversy, we offer two pieces that consider the project on its own terms.
California Forever: Building a New Community From the Ground Up
California Forever CEO on Democracy and City Planning
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The California Department of Finance announced this week that the state’s population rose last year, after declining in both 2021 and 2022.
Is the ‘California Exodus’ Over?
Our friends at Sacramento Digs Gardening publish a recipe from their gardens every Sunday, which we feature here so you can start your week with some yum.
See more recipes in their Taste Spring! cookbook.
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Time to dig into this fruity salsa
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Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus |
Supporting local singers by building, promoting, and nurturing vocal music programs, the Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus hosts two annual concert series that feature music from a range of genres, such as classical, Broadway, and contemporary hits.
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The Parks Foundation Celebrates 50 Years, Names New Executive Director |
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The Sierra State Parks Foundation Board of Directors has named Michael Myers the new Executive Director. |
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Nevada County, Community Partners Launch Mental Health Matters Campaign |
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Nevada County Behavioral, Nevada County Public Health and community partners announced a new countywide mental health and suicide prevention campaign—Mental Health Matters Nevada County. |
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Best of North Tahoe and Truckee Finalists Announced, Voting Now Open |
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With as many years as I've been doing this, I shouldn't be amazed at how many nominations we receive for our Best of N Lake Tahoe and Truckee contest. Yet every year, here I am … amazed. |
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Placer County Awarded $1.2M Grant to Construct Segment 1 of North Tahoe Trail |
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Placer County's North Tahoe Shared-Use Trail was one of two projects awarded a community sustainability and climate resilience grant earlier this month at the California Tahoe Conservancy Board meeting. |
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Tahoe Forest Health System President, CEO Announces Future Retirement Date |
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Harry Weis, President and CEO of Tahoe Forest Health System, announces his future retirement date of January 2, 2026. |
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KidZone Museum Announces $13 Million ‘Full Steam Ahead’ Campaign |
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The KidZone Museum, a beacon of creativity and learning in the North Lake Tahoe region for more than 30 years, announced its plans to raise $13 million to expand and relocate to Truckee River Regional Park. |
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Lake Tahoe Boating Season Begins With New Protocols to Prevent Spread of New Zealand Mudsnails |
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Lake Tahoe watercraft inspection stations are open for the season to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species and boaters can now book an appointment for this summer online, announced the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and the Tahoe Resource … |
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Truckee Fire Announces Community Prevention Grant Program Funding Opportunities |
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Truckee Fire has opened the application period for the Wildfire Prevention Grant Program. This Measure T funded program is designed to enhance and support forest management, fuel reduction and community preparedness projects. |
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Love Bears? Read This and Help Keep Tahoe Bears Wild |
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As human beings, we are innately fascinated with the natural world and often spend time and money to view the strength and resiliency of wildlife. |
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Online Dashboard Tracks Tahoe’s Climate Resilience |
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The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency launched an online Climate Resilience Dashboard this week to monitor and record progress on climate action strategies that will help guide the long-term health of the Lake Tahoe watershed and safety of its communities. |
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CAL FIRE Burn Permits Required May 1 in Nevada, Yuba, Placer, Sierra Counties |
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The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit has announced effective at 8 a.m., Wednesday, May 1, 2024, all hazard reduction burning will require a permit in Nevada, Yuba, Placer and Sierra Counties. |
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Recent Local News |
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• Tahoe National Forest Assigns Areas for Over-Snow Vehicle Recreation Use
The Tahoe National Forest has assigned several hundred acres for winter over-snow vehicle use.
(05/04/2024) → YubaNet• New Judge Appointed to Nevada County Superior Court
Nevada County resident Courtney Abril has been appointed to the Nevada County Superior Court by Governor Newsom.
(05/03/2024) → YubaNet• New Arts & Culture Publication Announced
The Nevada County Arts Council announced publication of a new guide to local artists and cultural heritage.
(05/03/2024) → YubaNet• Famers Bring Back CSA
Four farms are working together for a second season to sell food and organic produce through their Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program.
(05/02/2024) → YubaNet• Wastewater Odor-Control Installed
The Nevada County Wastewater division responded to complaints in the Pleasant Valley Road and Highway 20 area and installed odor-control mechanisms.
(05/02/2024) → YubaNet• Health Campaign Launched
Various Nevada County agencies and community partners have launched the Mental Health Matters Nevada County campaign.
(05/01/2024) → YubaNet• Library Seeks Stable Funding
The San Juan Ridge Community Library has requested a funding commitment from the Nevada County Board of Supervisors.
(04/30/2024) → The Union• Grant Awarded for Veterans and Senior Services
A $10 million dollar grant was awarded to Nevada County and community partners for the upgrade of the Grass Valley and Nevada City Veterans Halls and services for local seniors and other residents in need.
(04/30/2024) → The Union• Defensible Space Inspections Begin
As fire season approaches, the City of Nevada City is beginning defensible space inspections of all parcels in the city limits.
(04/30/2024) → YubaNet|
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Recent Statewide News |
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• Metal Detectors, Fear, Frustration. College Commencements Altered Amid Gaza War Protests
At many universities across the country, graduation for the Class of 2024 will feel more like making it through airport security than a procession through a free-flowing campus green or a cheering stadium crowd.
(05/04/2024) → Los Angeles Times• How Congress Is Letting Die an Internet Connectivity Lifeline for Millions
More than half of the U.S. House supports a bill to extend the funds, but it can’t get out of committee.
(05/04/2024) → CalMatters• California's Population Increased Last Year for First Time Since 2020
During the much-ballyhooed “California exodus” amid the pandemic, remote workers moved to other states where they could live for a fraction of the cost compared to cities like Los Angeles or San Francisco.
(04/29/2024) → Los Angeles Times|
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Government Announcements |
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United States (05/05/2024) Palmer Candy Company Recalls White Confectionary Products Because of Possible Health Risk |
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Palmer Candy Company, Sioux City, Iowa, is recalling its "White Coated Confectionary Items" because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immu
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United States (05/03/2024) Chuao Chocolatier Recalls Its: .39 oz /11 Gram Potato Chip Mini Bar Lot 4022 Due to Undeclared Hazelnuts |
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May 3, 2024, Chuao Chocolatier is voluntarily recalling a single production of Potato Chip mini bar .39oz/11 gram LOT 4022 because some packages may contain undeclared hazelnut. People who are sensitive or have allergies to hazelnut could be at risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reactio
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Town of Los Gatos (05/03/2024) Housing Element Meets All Statutory Requirements for State Certification per HCD |
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The Town of Los Gatos announces the 6th Cycle (2023-2031) Draft Housing Element meets all statutory requirements for State Certification per the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) letter received May 3, 2024.
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United States (05/03/2024) Hormel Foods Sales, LLC Recalls a Limited Number of Planters® Honey Roasted Peanuts 4 Oz. and Planters® Deluxe Lightly Salted Mixed Nuts 8.75 Oz. Because of Possible Health Risk |
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Hormel Foods Sales, LLC is voluntarily recalling a limited number of two PLANTERS products that were produced at one of its facilities in April. This recall only impacts two retailers in five states. These products are being recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria
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City of Monte Sereno (05/03/2024) Youth Commission Recruitment Notice |
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Notice is hereby given that the City of Monte Sereno is accepting applications from residents wishing to serve on the Citys Youth Commission.
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City of Monte Sereno (05/03/2024) Ice Cream Social |
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The Monte Sereno Youth Commissioners invite you to join them at their upcoming Ice Cream Social.
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City of Campbell (05/02/2024) FY 2024-25 Budget Study Session - Preliminary Workplans, Operating Budget & Capital Improvement Plan |
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FY 2024-25 Budget Study Session staff report now available online
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City of Morgan Hill (05/02/2024) Art a la Carte - Canceled |
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The Library, Culture, and Arts Commission (LCAC) regrets to cancel this year's event because of a poor weather forecast that may make outdoors arts, crafts, and performances impossible.
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State of California (05/02/2024) Alex Lee CA Assembly 24: |
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Bill To Ban Corporate-Owned Single-Family Homes Rentals Passes First Policy Committee
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Thu, 05/02/2024 - 11:31
Nicholas Chan
Email
nicholas.chan@asm.ca.gov
Phone
(916) 319-2392
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Communications Director, Office of Assemblymember Alex Lee
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Mega corporations are buying up swaths of single-family homes, taking homeownership opportunities from hardworking families. Assemblymember Alex Lees legislation, AB 2584, will protect Californias limited …
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Town of Los Gatos (05/02/2024) Curious about proposed development projects in Los Gatos? |
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Check out the following resources on the Town website:
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