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Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation, Bread & Broth Tackle Food Insecurity

INCLINE VILLAGE, NEV – If you follow local news, you've likely read stories about Bread & Broth, a ministry of St. Theresa Catholic Church, whose mission is to feed those in need in South Lake Tahoe. This dedicated organization, comprised …

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Tickets Now Available for the 18th Annual Tahoe City Food and Wine Classic

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – The highly anticipated Tahoe City Food & Wine Classic returns to Lake Tahoe on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m., celebrating its 18th anniversary. This beloved event invites attendees to enjoy a leisurely …

Image caption: California’s farm workers help feed the whole country.
How California Feeds the Country

California stands as America’s agricultural powerhouse, growing half of its fruits and vegetables. Here’s how California farming has shaped the state, from the early missions to today’s “factories in the field.”

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Empty Bowls Soup Night Returns With Gourmet Flavors and a Mission to Fight Hunger

TRUCKEE, Calif. — Empty Bowls Soup Night is back, bringing the community together over handcrafted soups while raising funds for Sierra Community House's hunger relief programs. Set for Wednesday, March 19, from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at the Truckee High School …

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State Water Project Increases 2025 Allocation Forecast

On Jan. 28, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced an update to the State Water Project allocation forecast for 2025. Original article published at Rancho Cordova Independent

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Where Are All the Eggs? Bird Flu’s Spread Not the Only Culprit in Crisis of Global Proportions

IF YOU HAVE tried to bake a cake recently, you might have had a hard time finding eggs. The empty shelves are a sign of the devastating impact of avian influenza, H5N1 or HPAI, on commercial poultry flocks in California.The …

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Tahoe Food Hub: Revolutionizing Local Food Systems With Sustainability and Community Focus

NORTH LAKE TAHOE – In North Lake Tahoe, the Tahoe Food Hub is reshaping the local food landscape by integrating fresh, sustainable produce with a commitment to community welfare. Led by Chairman Daniel Barstein, the initiative is dedicated to supporting …

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Tahoe Food Hub: Revolutionizing Local Food Systems With Sustainability and Community Focus

NORTH LAKE TAHOE – In North Lake Tahoe, the Tahoe Food Hub is reshaping the local food landscape by integrating fresh, sustainable produce with a commitment to community welfare. Led by Chairman Daniel Barstein, the initiative is dedicated to supporting …

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Widespread Cockfighting in CA Identified as Possible Source of Bird Flu Emergency

California may have more than a million fighting birds, according to the Center for a Humane Economy.

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Tahoe Draba: The Cutest Plant You’ve Never Heard Of

GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA, Calif./Nev. – If you have lived in Tahoe or frequented it for some time, chances are you've heard about Tahoe yellow cress or stumbled on beach signs cautioning of the rare and endemic species. But have …

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Sierra Senior Services: Fighting Loneliness and Food Insecurity Through Community Support

NORTH LAKE TAHOE – "We all get old, and sometimes we need help. Being a widow and living on one income—it has really helped, especially with the state of the economy," a client receiving food from Meals on Wheels said.

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From Local News Matters: Water War on the Delta

“This is a local story about a global issue, the future of water. In a three-part series of field reports and podcasts, Bay City News reporter Ruth Dusseault looks at the tunnel’s stakeholders, its engineering challenges, and explores the preindustrial …

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Lake Tahoe Basin Christmas Tree Program Pause

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit's (LTBMU) announced last year that the Christmas Tree Permit Program will pause, starting this fall of 2024, for several years due to limited cutting areas suitable …

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Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation Awards $1M Grant to Sierra Institute and Mass Timber Strategy

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Last week, the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation (TTCF) awarded a $1 million grant to the Sierra Institute for Community and Environment—the biggest grant that TTCF has directed in its history. The money will go towards the Sierra …

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Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop Seeks Volunteers for 21st Annual Event

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Spend an enjoyable day in the heart of historic downtown Truckee, Calif., on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, as a volunteer for the 21st annual Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop, taking place from noon to 4 p.m.

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Fall in Tahoe Is Delicious

Oktoberfest | Palisades Tahoe
Culinary delights abound in Tahoe from farm-to-table festivals celebrating the bounties of the harvest, to craft beer and local wine food pairings to a cornucopia of Bavarian-themed Okotberfests. Tahoe's gastronomic events in the fall will delight …

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New Restaurants Added to Dining for Schools Program

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Tahoe Truckee Excellence in Education Foundation's popular fundraising program, Dining for Schools, returns on Sept. 22 with the addition of two new participating restaurants—Wild Pine at Northstar California Resort and Best Pies Pizzeria & Restaurant. Additionally, …

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Tahoe Donner to Host 5th Annual Wild West Fest on Aug. 31

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Tahoe Donner's Equestrian Center will host its 5th Annual Wild West Fest on Saturday, Aug. 31. The event, held at the center adjacent to the Alder Creek Adventure Center, will offer a range of family-oriented activities and …

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Registration Deadline for Sponsors, Participants for 21st Annual Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop Approached

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The 21st Annual Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop is seeking sponsors and participants for this year's event on Oct. 5 from noon to 4 p.m. This premier event attracts nearly 1,000 locals and visitors who enjoy …

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Take a Truckee Garden Tour

Slow Food Lake Tahoe
Slow Food Lake Tahoe will host a tour of Truckee food gardens from a four-season grow dome to a single-family backyard veggie garden on Aug. 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The tour includes a …

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RCDs look after the land, whether it’s used for grazing, growing, or getting out into nature.
California Dirt
RCDs were created to avoid a repeat of the Dust Bowl. Now they work with landowners to preserve the air, water and natural habitats that sustain us all.
Dairy products are California’s top agricultural commodity, but the industry is often criticized for its impact on the environment.
Sustainable Sustenance
Greener ways to feed the world’s growing population
Fresh and dried fruit, wine, nuts and more can be found at Casa De Fruta, a venerable stop for drivers traversing Pacheco Pass.
Roadside Attractions
Apples and berries, steaks and dairy...and much more
California’s farm workers help feed the whole country.
How California Feeds the Country
California, a state known for high-tech and show business glitz, is also America’s farming powerhouse.
How California reclamation districts turned millions of acres of wetlands into fertile agricultural land, starting in the earliest days of the Gold Rush.
Reclamation Districts: Turning ‘Swamps’ Into Farmland
From its earliest days as a state, California has been trying to turn marshes into productive land.
Since the Gold Rush era, land reclamation has cost California 90 percent of its wetlands.
How Land Reclamation Hurts California’s Environment
The hidden price tag of “reclaiming” swamps and marshes as usable land.
The 1965 law known as the Williamson Act has been responsible for keeping about half of California's farmland out of the hands of developers.
The Williamson Act: How the Law That Protects California’s Farmland Works
More than half of California farmland is under contracts that prevent its development.