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When Wildfire Strikes: The Coordinated Effort Behind Fire Response in the Tahoe Region

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The 2024 wildfire season has proven once again to be an active one, with California witnessing over 7,100 wildfires that have scorched more than 1 million acres. The Tahoe region, in particular, experienced several major fires, including …

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Nevada County Supes Award Contract for Hirschdale Road Bridge Replacement

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Nevada County Board of Supervisors approved contracts for the Hirschdale Road over Truckee River Bridge Replacement Project and the Hirschdale Road at Hinton (UPRR) Overhead Rehabilitation Project during its Tuesday, Nov. 26 meeting. 

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Elections Office Adds Extra Staff to Address Printer’s Error on Ballots

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Nevada County Elections Office has increased staffing support following the discovery of a printer's error affecting readability on some ballots.

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Nevada County Fish and Wildlife Commission Grant Program Now Open

This week, the Nevada County Fish and Wildlife Commission opened the 2024/2025 grant proposals period for projects that protect, conserve, propagate, and/or preserve fish and wildlife resources in the County. A total of $7,500 in grant funding is available. The …

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Vote Center Open at Truckee Town Hall

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Truckee Town Hall is open for voting. The Town Hall vote center at 10183 Truckee Airport Road is where residents may vote, request replacement ballots, register to vote and ask questions about the voting process. 

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Nevada County Supervisors Uphold Planning Commission Decision on Mixed-Use Development

NEVADA COUNTY, Calif. – The Nevada County Board of Supervisors met on Oct. 8 to discuss significant developments, including the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) for the new Truckee Library and an appeal regarding a proposed mixed-use development.

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Ballots for General Election Will Be Mailed in Placer, Nevada County Today

Ballots will be mailed by Monday, Oct. 7 for the Nov. 5, 2024 General Election.

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Truckee 2024 Candidate Forum Night Two (Video)

TRUCKEE, Calif. – On Thursday, October 3, the Truckee Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe Political Action Committee (CATT-PAC), the Tahoe Sierra Board of Realtors, Tahoe Truckee Media, Moonshine Ink, and the Sierra Sun …

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Truckee 2024 Candidate Forum Night 1 (Video)

TRUCKEE, Calif. – On Wednesday, October 2, the Truckee Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe Political Action Committee (CATT-PAC), the Tahoe Sierra Board of Realtors, Tahoe Truckee Media, Moonshine Ink, and the Sierra Sun …

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Nevada County Selects New Public Works Director

NEVADA CITY, Calif. – David Garcia is Nevada County's new public works director starting Sept. 1. Garcia, who started with the County in 2007, has worked on public works programs in Nevada County for 15 years, most recently as the …

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Hardy Bullock: Mid-Year Progress on Community Preparedness, Resiliency, Housing and More

As we head into another fire season, I am proud of our team for all they have done to further our objective of Emergency Preparedness. We offered several free green waste disposal days over the last few months at both …

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Nevada County Planning Commission Reviews Alpenglow Sawmill Proposal

NEVADA COUNTY, Calif. — On Thursday, Aug. 8, the Nevada County Planning Commission met to discuss the proposed Alpenglow Sawmill and Wood Processing Facility. The meeting focused on whether to grant a Conditional Use Permit that would allow the construction …

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Building Together: Community Feedback Inspires Truckee Regional Library Design

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Core Partners (Nevada County, Town of Truckee, and Friends of the Truckee Library) announced the successful completion of the first round of community input for the new Truckee Regional Library design. The remarkable turnout, with approximately …

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Nevada County Seeks Input on Proposed Ordinance Permitting Residents to Live in Tiny Homes on Wheels

NEVADA CITY, Calif. – Nevada County is seeking public comment by Sept. 5 on a proposed ordinance that would allow residents to legally live in tiny homes on wheels on private property in the unincorporated county.

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Arson Arrest in Nevada County

PENN VALLEY, Calif. – A 43-year-old Penn Valley man was arrested late Monday night by a CAL FIRE Law Enforcement Officer, assisted by Nevada County Sheriff's Office. The man was arrested after he was seen fleeing the area of multiple …

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Nevada County Invites Public to Offer Input in Local Road Safety Plan

NEVADA CITY, Calif. – Nevada County Public Works invites you to a public meeting about the Local Road Safety Plan on Monday, Aug. 5 at 3 p.m. at the Eric Rood Administrative Center, 950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City. Staff use …

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Proposed Sawmill and Wood Processing Facility Near Truckee Sparks Community Response

TRUCKEE, Calif. – A proposed industrial development, including a sawmill and wood processing facility, has elicited concern among local residents. Friends of Prosser Truckee, a group of community members, has formed to address the project, which is set to be …

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Nevada County Assessor Releases 2024 Assessment Roll, Reports 4.71% Increase

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Nevada County Assessor's Office has certified the 2024 Nevada County Assessment Roll, which reflects the value of all taxable property in Nevada County and provides a comprehensive view of the strength of the local real estate …

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Tahoe National Forest and Nevada County Collaborate to Advance Wildfire-Resilient Communities and Landscapes

NEVADA CITY, CA —Yesterday, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors approved the Good Neighbor Agreement (GNA) between the USDA, Tahoe National Forest and the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services (OES) for a decade-long collaboration to advance county-wide fuels reduction …

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Newly Approved Nevada County Budget Prioritizes Community Needs, Fiscal Responsibility

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Nevada County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $387.7 million budget for fiscal year 2024/2025 to fund essential services while maintaining a healthy $40 million in general fund reserves given ongoing economic uncertainty.

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