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Community Celebrates Student Entrepreneurs at FuturePreneurs Pitch Week Showcase
The inaugural FuturePreneurs Pitch Showcase, hosted by Sierra Business Council and the Truckee Chamber of Commerce, was a resounding success, filling the Truckee Town Council Chambers with a crowd...
Food Bank of Nevada County
Listed under: Agriculture, Food & Gardening Community Service & Support
This Holiday Season, Donate to Give Back Tahoe.
BEBOT Beach-Cleaning Robot Cleans Over 1 Million Square Feet of Lake Tahoe’s Shoreline
It all started with an ambitious idea from JB Harris, Co-Founder of ECO-CLEAN Solutions, who, after years of working on Tahoe's beaches, recognized the pressing need for an innovative solution to keep Tahoe's shorelines litter-free year-round. Determined to make a difference, Harris sought out cutting-edge technology that seamlessly combines innovation with environmental stewardship. This vision became reality in 2021 with the introduction of BEBOT, the first solar and battery-powered beach-cleaning robot on the West Coast.
El Dorado County, City of South Lake Tahoe Authorizes Rate Increase for Solid Waste Collection
Though there was protest in the public comments of these meetings, both El Dorado County's Board of Supervisors and the city of South Lake Tahoe unanimously authorized the rate increase for solid waste collection proposed by South Tahoe Refuse.
From YubaNet...
New Deer Creek Tribute Trail Segment Opens
Learn more about the newly opened segment of the Deer Creek Tribute Trail crossing California Heritage: Indigenous Research Project (CHIRP) land, and get ready to take a hike!
Truckee Fire Says Be Ready for Winter
The Truckee Fire Protection District is urging residents to be prepared for winter. Read on for their advice on proactive measure you can take to remain safe.
Third Session of Community Belonging Training From TTCF Addresses Systemic Inequity
The Community Collaborative of Tahoe Truckee (CCTT), a program of the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation (TTCF) has been presenting an equity and inclusivity-focused training series called the Community Belonging Training Series. For the third overall session and the final one this year, Dr. Léa Herbert and Dr. Galaxina Wright spoke on the impacts of systemic inequity and how to navigate differences in professional spaces.
Council Selects Mayoral Positions With Two Newly Sworn Members
One of the first orders of business at Tuesday night's council meeting, Dec. 10, included selecting a new mayor and mayor pro tem.
From The Union...
Land Transferred to Grass Valley
Almost 200 acres of land from the Loma Rica Ranch were dedicated to Grass Valley as part of a development agreement. Read on to learn what the city has planned for the parcel.
Old Downieville Highway Hazard Tree Removal Begins
Starting December 16, dozens of designated hazard trees are to be removed along Old Downieville Highway. Read on to learn more about this safety project.
Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Endangered Species Act Protection for Monarch Butterfly
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing protection for one of the nation's most beloved species the monarch butterfly and is encouraging the public to be part of its recovery. The Service is seeking public input on a proposal to list the species as threatened with species-specific protections and flexibilities to encourage conservation under section 4(d) of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Public comments will be accepted on the proposal until March 12, 2025. The Service will then evaluate the comments and any additional information on the species and determine whether to list the monarch butterfly.
Excellence in Education Foundation Announces Change in Leadership
TRUCKEE, Calif. – After two decades of transformative leadership, Laura Brown is stepping down as Executive Director of the Excellence in Education Foundation, and Amy Macosko has been announced as the Interim Executive Director until the foundation's board officially appoints her in spring 2025.
Fundraising for Lake Tahoe Community College Forestry Scholarships
The Tahoe Fund is raising $50,000 for scholarships for the Lake Tahoe Community College Forestry Program. Read on for more information about how you can help.
Nevada Irrigation District Welcomes New Directors, Leadership
In their December 11 meeting, the Nevada Irrigation District Board of Directors welcomed new members and a new Board President and Vice President. Read on to meet the new board members and leadership.
Palermo Villa, Inc. Issues Recall for 1,728 Connie's Thin Crust Cheese Frozen Pizzas Due to Possible Plastic Contaminant
Motivate Me Ashley, LLC is Recalling VidaSlim Brand 90-Day, 30-day and 7-Day Original Root, Root Plus, and Root Capsules & VidaSlim Hot Body Brew Due to the Presence of Yellow Oleander in the Products
New Age International Recalls 'Enoki Mushrooms' Due to Potential Health Risk
In the wake of the First World War, a group of business leaders built an international organization of more than 1,000 local service clubs in less than a decade. It has grown to be one of the biggest philanthropic organizations …
For more than a century, business leaders have done a lot of good. And then Elon and his friends show up and make us all look selfish and bad.
A movement started just 12 years ago has gone global—and local. Meanwhile, one of the oldest and largest philanthropic enterprises in the world continues to serve.
Week One of the charismatic-megafauna segment of our Doing Good series features the BPOE Elks. And: San Diego Zoo cams!
Two plans to protect the ocean and its beaches—and the coolest marine-life webcams on the planet.
Thousands of square miles of ocean and coastal habitat are now preserved for future generations.
Have a desire to watch a kelp forest, or some moon jellies, or some otters, or sharks, or birds? Not a problem thanks to these amazing live webcams.
This Veterans Day, we pay tribute to those who have given parts of their lives to our armed services, and those who serve in our nation's army of government workers.
The organization responsible for the GI Bill and Veterans Day continues to help service members, veterans, and their families.
The way forward is simple but not easy. Can we count on you?
As white-hot rhetoric and threats of political violence bring many voters to the edge of madness, we offer a hopeful reminder.
Democratic institutions are at work statewide, dealing with local issues and big stuff including the California Delta.
The first service club is over 100 years old and still doing good in the world.
An international network of business leaders are working to build local alliances and solve global problems.
Californians are being asked to approve two bond measures totaling $20 billion in the election now underway. What does that mean, and how does it work? Find out here.
Municipal bonds fund water systems, school buildings, parks, police stations and other public projects that require voter-approved money.
As voters receive their ballots for the 2024 presidential election and important statewide and local races, we look at efforts to build democracy, and efforts to weaken it.
The decades of work to win the right to vote for women was only the beginning.
In more than 30 states, it’s harder than ever to vote this year. But in California, it’s never been easier.
Thanks to All Who Participated in the Joint Holiday Networking Mixer Last Week
Thanks to everyone who joined us at the Joint Holiday Networking Mixer and to Northstar California and Wild Pine for being such terrific hosts. The food and drinks were delicious! Members of the T...
Locals to Know: Jaime Haddad, From Truckee Magazine, Winter 2024/25
ORIGINALLY FROM Quincy, CA — born and raised! HOW LONG IN TRUCKEE 24+ years: Winter seasonally beginning in 1997, full-time in 2000. WHY TRUCKEE I moved to Truckee initially for seasonal win...
Renewing Members, November 2024
Thanks to our members who renewed in November. We appreciate all of our members' commitment to our local economy and the Truckee business community. Bar of AmericaBluestone Jewelry & WineChurch of...
The Story of Sacramento's One Millionth Tree
Take a stroll through Sacramento, and it’s easy to see why it’s called the City of Trees. The city boasts tree-lined streets, lush public parks, and vibrant green neighborhoods. For over a century...
The Ultimate Guide to Skiing in Lake Tahoe
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of flying across the snow with the stunning backdrop of snow-capped mountains and crystal [...]
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