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01/31/2025
Plaintiffs claimed that being evaluated on their commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility principles is unconstitutional and has a chilling effect on their free speech rights.

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01/31/2025
CHRIS BENNER AND MANUEL PASTOR have had front row seats to the changes taking place in the so-called Lithium Valley, the region around the Salton Sea, where a network of companies have hatched a plan for local and state government entities to mine vast quantities of lithium to use in the batteries that power electric vehicles.

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01/31/2025
Read on for more information about the Nevada County Arts Council and Nevada County Libraries sponsored Poetry Out Loud County Championships to be held on February 5 at the Eric Rood Center in Nevada City.

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01/30/2025
Insurance companies have paid out $4.2 billion in claims so far to survivors of the Los Angeles County fires, the state Insurance Department said Thursday.

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01/30/2025
The number of monarch butterflies overwintering in California are at a near-record low, and the wiping out of the Topanga butterfly habitat by the LA fires has made matters worse. Read on to learn more.

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01/29/2025
Image for display with article titled Town Council Selects Three Catalyst Projects for River Revitalization

On Tuesday, Jan. 28, the Truckee Town Council approved the R2SC Community Economic Vitality Action Team's recommendations for Catalyst Projects and authorized staff to negotiate partnerships with selected property owners.

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01/29/2025
Image for display with article titled Apply for Nevada County’s Citizen’s Academy by Feb. 17

Nevada County's Citizen's Academy offers a behind-the-scenes look at the ins and outs of County government. This is a unique opportunity to learn about the people, places, and programs that make our County government work. Have you ever wondered how the County plans for emergencies, who develops the County's annual budget, or what it's like to serve time in our jail? This is your chance to ask those questions and more.

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01/29/2025
Image for display with article titled $9 Million Worth of Projects Approved for North Tahoe

An investment totaling over $9 million is headed towards North Tahoe after a Placer County Board of Supervisors meeting on Jan. 21. That's when the board approved transient occupancy tax funding for seven projects in the Tahoe region of Placer County.

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01/29/2025
Image for display with article titled Little Gems of the Sierra Expands to Meet Truckee’s Growing Childcare Needs

Little Gems of the Sierra, a nonprofit Waldorf-inspired early childhood program, is expanding once again to meet the increasing demand for childcare in the Truckee-Tahoe region. Since its launch in 2020, the program has evolved to serve local families, most recently adding its first infant classroom and planning further growth to accommodate rising enrollment needs.

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01/29/2025
Struggling with prior cuts, California State University calls latest proposed budget cuts unacceptable. Read on to learn more.

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01/29/2025
In the wake of the fire earlier this month at Vistra Corporation’s Moss Landing Power Plant and Energy Storage Facility, the California Public Utilities Commission has proposed new standards for battery energy storage facilities.

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01/28/2025
Image for display with article titled Four-Question Survey Helps League of Women Voters of Nevada County Plan Ahead

The 2024 Election is behind us, and the League of Women Voters of Nevada County is already planning ahead to make information and education about future elections more accessible to voters.

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01/28/2025
Image for display with article titled Tahoe-Truckee Honors MLK’s Legacy With ‘Everyone Belongs’ Event

On Saturday, Jan. 18, community members came together for the first "Everyone Belongs Event," a grassroots celebration honoring the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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01/28/2025
Plan on attending a public meeting on February 6 at 5:30PM about the Hope Ridge House project for homeless housing in Truckee. Read on for more information.

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01/27/2025
Image for display with article titled Every Train Station Needs a Trainmaster: The Truckee Train Depot

Train stations were the hub for many towns bringing in visitors, guests, freight and everything else the town needed or wanted to export. When the Transcontinental Railroad was completed, there were numerous train stations along the rail line. Only a handful of these stations still exist. Their demise was due to the lack of a sustainable economy and the change from steam trains (which needed water at regular intervals to fuel the steam) to diesel engines.

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01/27/2025
The Nevada County Board of Supervisors attended their annual three-day workshop in preparation for the coming year, and listed their own project priorities as part of the process. Read on to learn more.

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01/27/2025
One of President Trump’s first executive orders threatened to withhold federal funding from so-called sanctuary jurisdictions. California is one of them.

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01/26/2025
Image for display with article titled Truckee Donner PUD Board Kicks Off 2025

Truckee Donner Public Utility District held the first board meeting of the year on Jan. 15, which was the first meeting since the November election. Directors Courtney Murrell and Steve Randall joined the board as newly-elected members, while director Jeff Bender won re-election to his seat. Director Christa Finn was elected board president by her fellow directors, and director Tony Laliotis was elected board vice president.  

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01/25/2025
Image for display with article titled Tahoe Forest Health Announces New President & CEO

The Tahoe Forest Health District announced the appointment of new President & CEO Anna Roth this week following an extended search. Roth is scheduled to begin her new position in March. She is the first person to take over the position since previous CEO Harry Weis left the role in May, 2024, after being placed on administrative leave.