Nevada County Local News


All Local News articles contributed by our local media allies and other local newsrooms.

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01/19/2025
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The Friends of the Truckee Library, in partnership with Nevada and Placer Counties and the Town of Truckee, revealed the new schematic design for the highly anticipated Truckee Regional Library. This milestone marks a transformative step in addressing the evolving needs of Truckee's vibrant and growing community.

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01/19/2025
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As the aviation industry enters a pivotal year for climate action, the Truckee Tahoe Airport District is building on its groundbreaking initiatives to advance sustainable aviation. 

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01/18/2025
Read on to learn more about the $15 billion loan guarantee to PG&E granted in the final hours of the Biden Administration.

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01/18/2025
The preliminary draft record of decision for the North Yuba Landscape Resilience Project to manage 275,000 acres of land for resilience against wildfires is open for public comment. Read on for more information.

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01/17/2025
Meet the eight new Grass Valley Fire Department firefighter recruits funded by the Measure B aales tax.

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01/17/2025
Read on to hear what YubaNet readers had to say in a recent survey about wildfire concerns.

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01/17/2025
As wildfires ravage southern California, state mandated defensible space requirements legislated in 2020 haven't been encoded into enforceable regulations. Read on to learn why.

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01/17/2025
Read on for the latest progress in the B.F. Sisk Dam Raise and Reservoir Expansion Project to raise the dam at the San Luis Reservoir to add storage capacity.

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01/16/2025
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The Tahoe basin is home to a fierce community of seniors who have redefined what it means to age. From skiing the world's peaks to embracing artistic passions, these individuals are proving that life after retirement can be as thrilling as ever. With clubs like the Penguin Ski Club and the Tahoe Donner Senior Alpine Ski Group, seniors can build vibrant, active communities of like-minded friends.

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01/16/2025
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When wildfires strike, the impact reverberates throughout California, demonstrating the interconnectedness of our communities. In moments of crisis, the strength of unity shines brightest, and the Truckee-Tahoe region is ready to show up and support those in need.

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01/16/2025
Image for display with article titled Upcycled Adventures: Truckee’s First Outdoor Gear Consignment Shop Combines Sustainability and Community

A new business in Truckee is redefining outdoor adventure by blending sustainability, affordability, and community spirit. Upcycled Adventures, the town's first and only outdoor gear consignment shop, is already making waves just weeks after opening its doors.

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01/16/2025
Get ready to attend a community meeting on January 29 to hear a presentation on possible future uses for the Nevada City Courthouse. Read on for more info.

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01/16/2025
Homeowners who offer short-term rentals on their properties should read on for more information from Nevada County Assessor Rolf Kleinhans about the business taxes which could apply.

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01/16/2025
Describing the active wildfires in Southern California as a “catastrophe at an unprecedented scale,” Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas of Salinas gathered with dozens of Assemblymembers on Thursday in Los Angeles to introduce new bills that seek to quicken rebuilding efforts and lift development restrictions.

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01/16/2025
The LA fires have left domestic workers and day laborers jobless. They may soon be hired for wildfire cleanup work, where they can be exposed to ash and other toxins.

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01/16/2025
The wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles County communities have destroyed at least 10,000 homes so far and more are in the path of still-uncontrolled flames.

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01/16/2025
Robert MacKenzie is an assistant fire chief — but not the kind who works for your local fire department. As the Palisades Fire bore down on Southern California last week, the private fire crew he oversees headed out to help defend homes for their customers: insurance companies that offer wildfire protection to wealthy homeowners and others with the coverage built into their policies.