Nevada County Local News

Truck manufacturers won’t file legal challenges over California's controversial mandate, and in return, the state air board will relax some smog-fighting requirements.

The Climate Transformation Alliance is launching a new program to address building electrification in the region, called the Truckee Tahoe Building Decarbonization Pilot Program.

Today tribal leaders, local law enforcement and lawmakers gathered to learn how the a new tool—the Feather Alert—will work to help law enforcement quickly notify the public about missing Native Americans and enlist their aid.

The event is the culmination of years of planning and work to build an approximately 17-mile trail from Nevada’s capital city to the Tahoe Rim Trail, which connects to the Pacific Crest Trail.

County arts agencies across California’s Upstate Region, led by Nevada County Arts Council, announced $3.38 million in grant awards to 27 partner agencies and 54 lead creative partners, with a total of 1,010 artists and culture bearers supporting initiatives serving California’s least represented peoples, and most vulnerable communities and environments.

These new generation helicopters will replace CAL FIRE’s aging fleet of 12 Super Huey Helicopters.

Many sections of trails in higher elevations of the Sierra are still covered in snow or are muddy, while other segments may be covered with debris and fallen trees from a storms and snowfall.

Challenges associated with the changes in climate and extreme weather events over the next few decades were the focus of a joint workshop held by the Nevada City Planning Commission, Nevada City Council and members of the public.

The League to Save Lake Tahoe and ECO-CLEAN solutions are kicking off the 2023 summer season by expanding their robot-powered, beach-cleaning initiative to cover entire beaches in Lake Tahoe.

The Truckee Chamber of Commerce announced the appointment of three individuals, Amber Burke, Katie Shaffer and Jon Slaughter, to its Board of Directors.

The Olympic Valley Public Service District Board of Directors passed a number of ordinances, approved of contracts and accepted a $45,125 grant to begin plans for fire mitigation work in the area.

With only $26 million in local assistance grants for close to 40 million people, California is 24th in the nation in per capita spending.

Administered by the One Health Institute at UC Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine, the California Veterinary Emergency Team supports and trains a network of government agencies and organizations to aid domestic animals and livestock during emergencies.

California lawmakers passed the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act, permanently protecting the iconic and imperiled species.

Now in its 47th year, the cooperative with strong roots in Grass Valley will have approximately 100 positions, both part-time and full-time at its new Auburn store.

The Incline Village General Improvement District Chair Matthew Dent and Trustee Sara Schmitz have had intent to recall petitions filed against them with the State of Nevada following outcries from community members that the duo has not been adequately representing the community.

Lake Tahoe saw a huge surge in visitors at the beginning of the pandemic. The North Tahoe Community Alliance, which serves as the region’s chamber of commerce, looks to address the resulting problems, such as overcrowding, garbage and traffic.

The U.S. Supreme Court handed voters a major victory with its ruling that state courts can review—and rectify—election-related rules and voting maps passed by state legislatures.

U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) announced that the Tahoe Transportation District will receive $3.4 million to fund its Clean Transit Initiative.

The Salt & Straw ice cream chain is part of the upcycling movement, creating high-quality products from leftover food with flavors like Cacao Pulp & Chocolate Stracciatella Gelato, made from leftover cacao pulp from chocolate production.