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By Chris Neklason
Published May 05, 2025

A man dressed in shorts, a broad rimmed hat, blue tshirt and sunglasses assists a young boy on a mountain bike as he traverses a plank bridge at a bike rodeo in San Lorenzo Park in Santa Cruz on April 11, 2015.

This isn't his first (bike) rodeo. Image credit: Richard Masoner / Cyclelicious CC BY-SA 2.0

The News: May 5 2025

Happy Monday, happy Cinco de Mayo, and thank you! Just so you know: Every single Monday, hundreds and often thousands of Californians click the link in their inbox that delivers The News—we are grateful that you are one of them and one of us. We hope the information you find here is useful.

The Headline: California is on the Move. Starting today (well, a couple days ago), we celebrate Bike Month and "biking as transportation, as recreation, as essential to our well-being and everyday lives"—(thank you, League of American Bicyclists). If you are happy on a two-wheeler, we honor you. Not yet? Now may be the time to start.

The Throughline: Up and down California, transporation projects funded by your tax dollars at work are gaining steam. Learn more in our News Digest below.

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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.

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Bright and juicy salsa for spring

Fresh strawberry salsa is a bright spring accompaniment to tortilla chips, or to grilled chicken or pork.

New! Strawberry salsa perfect for May celebrations

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	Tahoe Transportation District Adds Two New Electric Vans to Paratransit Fleet
	The Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) has placed two new all-electric vans into active paratransit service, replacing aging vehicles with a modern, sustainable, and more adaptable solution for local mobility needs. These fully electric vans represent the latest investment in TTD's …

	Liberty Incentivizing Homeowners to Upgrade to Energy-Efficient Heat Pump Systems
	Liberty is helping homeowners save energy by offering financial incentives to upgrade existing electric heating and water heating systems to advanced, energy-efficient heat pump technology.

	TOT-TBID Dollars at Work Has Contributed Nearly $9M to Workforce Housing
	To address North Lake Tahoe’s workforce housing challenges, the North Tahoe Community Alliance is leveraging tourism-generated funding to support initiatives to unlock more housing options for local workers.

	Granite View Condominium Revised Environmental Report Available for Public Review
	A revised notice of preparation for an environmental impact report for the proposed Granite View Condominium project is now available for public review and comment through May 22. A public EIR scoping meeting is scheduled for May 8 in Tahoe …

	Nine Out of Ten Homes in Truckee Fail Wildfire Prep Standards, Fire Officials Say
	As wildfire season approaches, Truckee Fire is sounding the alarm: 90% of local homes are not ready.

	Get Defensive During Wildfire Preparedness Week
	Lake Tahoe fire and forestry agencies are inviting the community to Get Defensive during Lake Tahoe Wildfire Preparedness Week from May 5 through 10. The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team (TFFT) is a partnership of local, regional, state, and federal …

	Solar Canal Pilot May One Day Help California Achieve Its Ambitious Climate, Energy Goals
	AS YOU DRIVE through the Central Valley, it is hard to miss the iconic California Aqueduct, which moves millions of gallons of irrigation water through a large canal in the middle of the state. The canal is visible because it’s …

	Tahoe Donner Association Signs Landmark Wildfire Insurance Policy Tied to Forest Management
	In a groundbreaking move that could reshape wildfire insurance nationwide, the Tahoe Donner Association has secured a first-of-its-kind policy that links premium pricing directly to decades of active forest management.

	Long Waitlists, Low Turnover, and High Demand: Lake Tahoe’s Affordable Housing
	As prices for housing continue to climb, with non-equivalent wage increases, finding affordable housing is becoming increasingly difficult, even for those earning above 80% of the area median income. What does "affordable housing" actually refer to? Here in the basin, …

	Alpenglow Sports Accepting Winter Speaker Series Nonprofit Applications
	Between June 2 and 30, Alpenglow Sports will be accepting applications for three new nonprofit beneficiaries for the 2025-26 Winter Speaker Series season. As a nonprofit beneficiary of the 20th annual Winter Speaker Series, the selected organizations will have the …

	Forest Service Announces Opening Dates for Lake Tahoe Recreation Sites
	Spring is a time of transition in the mountains. Snow is melting and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is preparing to open national forest recreation sites in the Lake Tahoe Basin for the summer season.

	Truckee Love. And Friends of the Truckee Library Launch “Truckee Library Love.” to Support Campaign for New Library
	A dynamic new partnership is bringing fresh energy to a vital community cause. Beloved local brand truckee love. and the Friends of the Truckee Library have joined forces to launch truckee library love., a heartfelt collaboration aimed at supporting the …

	Rotary Club of Truckee Installs New Benches Along Legacy Trail, Expanding Community Access and Sustainability Efforts
	Truckee Little Leaguers might not love "benching it," but locals and visitors strolling along the Truckee River Legacy Trail have a different view — and now, thanks to the Rotary Club of Truckee, they have even more places to rest, …

	Tahoe City Public Utility District Takes Next Step Towards Scotty Lapp Memorial Skate Park
	The Tahoe City Public Utility District Board of Directors approved a Letter of Intent at their meeting on Friday, April 18 that ultimately authorizes the initiation of planning and design of the Scotty Lapp Memorial Skate Park.

	As Transitional Kindergarten Programs Grow in Roseville, Other Communities Look to Expand Offerings
	California Governor Gavin Newsom’s budget provides $2.4 billion in ongoing Proposition 98 funding to permanently expand Transitional Kindergarten, or TK, which has been gaining steam in Capital area communities like Roseville.

	Grading and Digging Season Opens May 1
	The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) is reminding Lake Tahoe residents, property owners, and project managers that the grading and digging season for permitted projects in the Tahoe Basin begins May 1.

	Area Nonprofits Teach Environmental Advocacy at the Capitol
	On April 8, the League to Save Lake Tahoe, Sierra Nevada Alliance, and Sierra Business Council hosted the annual Sierra Day at the Capitol in Sacramento. Approximately 70 participants attended, representing over 45 organizations.

	Truckee Arts Leaders, Artists Advocate for the Arts at California State Capitol
	Truckee Arts Alliance, alongside several local artists, traveled to Sacramento this week to attend the California Arts and Culture Summit and participate in Arts Advocacy Day at the Capitol. These statewide events brought together artists, cultural leaders, and policymakers to …

	Supervisor Bullock Invites Truckee Community to Listening Sessions on Homelessness
	In response to community concerns about transparency and decision-making around Truckee homelessness services, Supervisor Hardy Bullock is inviting East County residents to participate in two listening sessions April 30 and May 7.

	Sierra Region Delegation Calls for Restoration of Federal Forest Service Funding
	On Friday, April 18, 2025, elected officials and agency leaders from across the Sierra region, including representatives from the Town of Truckee, Nevada City, Grass Valley, Town of Mammoth Lakes, and multiple special districts, met with Congressman Kevin Kiley in …

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● Food Bank of Nevada County Sees More Need as Funding Cut

Cuts of federal funding while local individuals and families face increasing food insecurity are hitting the Food Bank of Nevada County hard. Read more.

(05/06/2025) The Union

● Spotlight on Pitch Week

A look at the 2025 Young Entrepreneurs Pitch Week Showcase held on May 2 in Nevada City. Read more.

(05/06/2025) YubaNet

● Nevada County Public Health Takes a Bite Out of Tooth Decay

A report on the free dental services provided to students by the Nevada County Public Health Department. Read more.

(05/03/2025) YubaNet

● See You In Court, Kids

Law Day 2025 was a learning experience for hundreds of local fifth graders in an event at the Nevada City Courthouse. Read more.

(05/02/2025) The Union

● Nevada City Proclaims May As Wildfire Prevention Month

The City of Nevada City is conducting Defensible Space Inspections and holding public events to encourage residents to use the month to prepare their properties to be more wildfire resistant. Read more.

(05/01/2025) YubaNet

● New Clear the Air on Tobacco and Nicotine Website Launched

The Nevada County Public Health Department launched a new website to promote its Clear the Air Nevada County tobacco and nicotine prevention education project. Read more.

(05/01/2025) YubaNet

● Oil Filter Exchange Event Scheduled for May 17

Nevada County is hosting an oil filter exchange event on May 17 to encourage residents to recycle used motor oil. Read more.

(05/01/2025) YubaNet

● Truckee Fire: Use the Wildfire Readiness Checklist

The Truckee Fire Protection District is encouraging residents to follow its Wildfire Readiness Checklist to increase wildfire resilience. Read more.

(04/30/2025) YubaNet

● Nevada County Microgrant Program Funding Available for Clearing Critical Evacuation Routes

A microgrant program has been launched by the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services to help fund the removal of flammable vegetation along critical evacuation routes. Read more.

(04/29/2025) YubaNet

Recent Statewide News

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● Many Californians Can’t Get Mental Health Help. Is It Too Hard to Become a Therapist?

In her home in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, Eboni Moen, 42, struggled to find help. Some days she would rock back and forth in her shower, crying uncontrollably and thinking back to her son’s murder. She needed a therapist, she said, someone who could help her process what happened and find appropriate medication. Read more.

(05/06/2025) CalMatters

● Kaiser in the Hot Seat as California Lawmakers Blast Company for Skipping Mental Health Hearing

California lawmakers called an informational hearing on mental health services at Kaiser Permanente, but the company didn’t attend. Read more.

(05/06/2025) CalMatters

● Inmate Firefighters Battled LA’s Wildfire. Now a Lawmaker Wants to Help Launch Their Careers

As the Los Angeles fires raged in January, about 1,000 inmate firefighters labored on hand crews alongside professional firefighters battling the blazes. Read more.

(05/06/2025) CalMatters

● California Regulator Weakens AI Rules, Giving Big Tech More Leeway to Track You

Tech that helps businesses make decisions or target ads will be given freer rein following pressure from the governor. Read more.

(05/06/2025) CalMatters

● An Overdose Killed Her Son. Then, California Lawmakers Asked Her to Help Save Others

Ryan Matlock died of a fentanyl overdose after seeking addiction treatment. Today, his mother is urging lawmakers to get tougher on health insurance plans. Read more.

(05/05/2025) CalMatters

● When Will Democratic Lawmakers Make California More Affordable? Later, Leaders Say

It’s been five months since California’s legislative leaders deemed affordability an “urgent” issue for the session. So far: committees, bills, but few results Read more.

(05/04/2025) CalMatters

● California Democrats Backed Into a Corner Over Teen Sex Solicitation

California Republicans are increasingly pushing Democrats on child sex crimes bills. The supermajority is growing more divided about it. Read more.

(05/02/2025) CalMatters

● California Lawmakers Kill Bid to Force HOAs to Follow Open Meeting Laws

A Republican bill to require more transparency from California’s 50,000 homeowners associations failed to advance out of committee despite bipartisan support. Read more.

(05/01/2025) CalMatters

● Covered California Pushes for Better Health Care as Federal Spending Cuts Loom

Faced with potential federal spending cuts that threaten health coverage and falling childhood vaccination rates, Monica Soni, the chief medical officer of Covered California, has a lot on her plate — and on her mind. Read more.

(05/01/2025) California Healthline

● Reintroduced Condor Update

An update on the endangered condors released in California three years ago. Read more.

(04/30/2025) CapPublicRadio

● Yosemite Reservation Rules Released

On April 29, the administration released rules for Yosemite Park Reservations in the coming months. Read more.

(04/30/2025) The Mercury News

● They Found Their Homeless Loved Ones After Years Apart. But That Was Just the Beginning.

After reading a CalMatters article, two people were able to reconnect with their homeless relatives. Here’s what happened next. Read more.

(04/30/2025) CalMatters

● What to Do if Your Loved One Is Homeless

Finding a homeless loved one can be difficult. So can helping them once you’ve found them. Here are some tips from people who’ve been there. Read more.

(04/30/2025) CalMatters

● Unprecedented Vote Shows Dems Fractured Over Housing Policy

Two consecutive committee chairs getting overruled by their committee members signifies a growing rift among California Democrats about how to address the housing crisis. Read more.

(04/30/2025) CalMatters

● The ‘Science of Reading’ Won’t Be Required in California Schools, at Least for Now

The original proposal would have mandated phonics instruction in K-12 classrooms. The latest version makes that optional. Read more.

(04/30/2025) CalMatters

● Welcome to the First Fire-Resistant Neighborhood. Now What About the Rest of California?

Dixon Trail is the first purpose-built “wildfire resilient neighborhood” in the United States. Making that a reality for the millions of Californians who already live in harm’s way is a daunting and costly challenge that lawmakers are only just beginning to grapple with. Read more.

(04/29/2025) CalMatters

● Judge Restricts Border Patrol in California: ‘You Just Can’t Walk Up to People With Brown Skin’

‘You just can’t walk up to people with brown skin and say give me your papers,’ a federal judge told Border Patrol attorneys at a hearing challenging recent immigration sweeps. Read more.

(04/29/2025) CalMatters

● California Sent Investigators to ICE Facilities. They Found More Detainees, and Health Care Gaps

A California law empowers state investigators to check on conditions at ICE detention centers. A new report raises concerns about health care inside them. Read more.

(04/29/2025) CalMatters

Government Announcements

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	United States (05/02/2025) Ray & Mascari Inc. Recalls 4 Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes Because of Possible Health Risk
Ray & Mascari Inc. of Indianapolis, Indiana, is recalling 4 Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes packaged in clam shell containers [20 oz. (1 lb. 4 oz) 567g] with UPC# 7 96553 20062 1, and a master case label with Lot# RM250424 15250B or Lot# RM250427 15250B because of the potential for them to be contaminated

	United States (05/02/2025) Vietti Food Group Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy in 15-oz Yellowstone Brown Sugar Molasses Baked Beans
Vietti Food Group of Nashville, TN is recalling 4,515 cases of its Yellowstone Brown Sugar Molasses Baked Beans (15 oz.) due to the presence of undeclared soy. Individuals with an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

	United States (05/02/2025) Williams Farms Repack LLC Recalls Tomatoes Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
Williams Farms Repack LLC is recalling Tomatoes sizes; 4x5 2 layer, 60ct 2layer, 3ct trays in the Williams Farms Repack label, and 5x6 25lb, 6x6 25lb H&C Farms Label, due to a potential contamination of Salmonella. Salmonella an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in you

	United States (05/01/2025) East Trading Inc., Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in "Licorice Plum"
East CK Trading, Inc. of Long Island City, NY, is recalling its 8-ounce packages of "Licorice Plum" food treats because they contained undeclared sulfites and unallowed color, Amaranth (E123). Consumers who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reac

	Town of Truckee (04/28/2025) Sierra Region Delegation Calls for Restoration of Federal Forest Service Funding
On April 18th elected officials and agency leaders from across the Sierra region met with Congressman Kevin Kiley in Rocklin to advocate for the reinstatement of federal funding for forest health and wildfire mitigation efforts.

	United States (04/28/2025) Food Co. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Monkfish Liver - Ankimo
JJWV Marketing Corporation of Santa Fe Springs, California is recalling Ankimo Monkfish Liver because it may contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

	United States (04/28/2025) Trader Joe's Sesame Miso Salad with Salmon Voluntarily Recalled Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 28, 2025 - A limited quantity of Trader Joe's Sesame Miso Salad with Salmon is voluntarily being recalled because the topping packet may potentially contain an undeclared milk allergen. The product may contain milk that is not declared on the label. 500 units of the sal

	United States (04/25/2025) Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Company, LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Almonds and Cashews in Mauna Loa Dark Chocolate Covered Macadamias (0.6OZ and 4OZ)
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Company LLC of Kea'au, HI is voluntarily recalling Mauna Loa Dark Chocolate Covered Macadamias (0.6oz and 4oz bags), due to the possible presence of undeclared almonds and cashews.

	United States (04/25/2025) My Life Inc Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in ML Natural Premium Quality Lactoferrin as Apolactoferrin
April 25, 2025, My Life Inc. of Federal Way, WA is recalling approximately 65 bottles of ML Naturals Premium Quality Lactoferrin as Apolactoferrin 300mg. capsules dietary supplement, lot FL2407511L19, expiration date 10/2027, because it may contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or seve

	United States (04/24/2025) New England Village Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Almonds in "19th Hole Snack Mix"
New England Village Foods of Milford NH is recalling all lots of 5 -ounce and 10 -ounce containers of New England Village Snacks "19th Hole Snack Mix" because they may contain undeclared almonds. People who have allergies to almonds run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if th

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