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Area Nonprofits Teach Environmental Advocacy at the Capitol

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – On April 8, the League to Save Lake Tahoe, Sierra Nevada Alliance, and Sierra Business Council hosted the annual Sierra Day at the Capitol in Sacramento. Approximately 70 participants attended, representing over 45 organizations.

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Truckee Arts Leaders, Artists Advocate for the Arts at California State Capitol

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Truckee Arts Alliance, alongside several local artists, traveled to Sacramento this week to attend the California Arts and Culture Summit and participate in Arts Advocacy Day at the Capitol. These statewide events brought together artists, cultural leaders, …

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Truckee Protestors and Business Owners Find Middle Ground After Weeks of Downtown Tensions

TRUCKEE, Calif. – For the past nine Saturdays, downtown Truckee has been a focal point not just for shoppers and visitors, but for demonstrators taking to the streets as part of a growing national protest movement. While the gatherings have …

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Truckee Sales Tax Increase in Effect

TRUCKEE, Calif. – On November 5, 2024, Truckee voters approved Measure E, a general tax that will provide funding for essential services such as wildfire preparedness, transit services, environmental protection, and workforce housing.

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Truckee Demonstration Grows as Community Voices Concerns

TRUCKEE, Calif. – What began as a small gathering of five people on Feb. 15 has grown into an active weekly demonstration against moves made by the current administration. By March 22, attendance had reached 115 participants—undaunted by cold weather …

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Kevin Kiley Slammed by Rallies and Town Hall Attendees in South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – After multiple unanswered invitations from South Lake Tahoe residents to a town hall and a virtual town hall of his own, representative Kevin Kiley visited the city, only to tour the high school and meet …

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Opposition to Federal Funding, Staff Freeze Called for by Truckee Leader

TRUCKEE, Calif. – A Truckee Town councilmember is rallying fellow councilmembers and the community to support a resolution opposing federal funding cuts and staff freezes pertaining to public lands and forests at the next Truckee Town Council meeting.

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Bridging the Great Divide

In a time of unprecedented polarization, Braver Angels encourages citizens to do something completely revolutionary: listen to each other.

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Hundreds Gather in Downtown Truckee as Part of Nationwide Demonstration

TRUCKEE, Calif. – More than 150 demonstrators gathered in downtown Truckee on Wednesday, Feb. 5 as part of the "50 States, 50 Protests in One Day" movement, a nationwide initiative advocating for various social and political causes. Passing motorists signaled …

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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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Truckee High Students Stage Walkout for Women’s Rights

TRUCKEE, Calif. – On Tuesday, Jan. 21, students at Truckee High School took a stand for women's rights by organizing a school-wide walkout. Led by the POWER (People Organized for Women's Empowerment and Respect) Club, the protest aimed to raise …

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District 5 Supervisor Hardy Bullock Sworn in at Nevada County Government Center

NEVADA COUNTY, Calif. – Nevada County District 5 Supervisor Hardy Bullock officially took the oath of office on Monday, Jan. 6, at the Board Chambers in the Nevada County Government Center.

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Greetings from San Benito County

In Hollister, a nonprofit newsroom keeps local residents apprised of momentous changes.

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Council Selects Mayoral Positions With Two Newly Sworn Members

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – One of the first orders of business at Tuesday night's council meeting, Dec. 10, included selecting a new mayor and mayor pro tem.

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Candidate Profiles: Truckee Tahoe Airport District Board Election Candidates

TRUCKEE, Calif. — Nevada County voters will elect or re-elect three board members to the Truckee Tahoe Airport District board this November. 

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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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Candidate Profiles: Truckee Donner Utility District Board Election

TRUCKEE, Calif. — Voters in Nevada County will elect or re-elect three board members to the Truckee Donner Public Utilities District (TDPUD) board this November. 

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Overview: Tahoe Forest Health District Board Election Candidates

TRUCKEE, Calif. — Voters in Placer and Nevada county will elect or re-elect two board members to the Tahoe Forest Health District board this November. 

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Steps We Take to Ensure a Safe, Secure Election (Opinion)

As Registrars of Voters, we know that trust in elections has become a matter of great public concern. We've heard your questions, and we understand some of the skepticism that has emerged in recent years. We want to let you, …

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California cities switch to more inclusive, district-based elections system.
Voting Rights...the Final Frontier
Pushed by activists, cities move from at-large elections to district races.
There are more than 300 community service districts in California.
Community Services Districts, Explained
Areas that the county overlooks can form their own local governments.
California continues to work on legislation that would make voting easier.
Voting Rites
And more bills are on the way to help you make your mark on Election Day.
The cycle of crime and homelessness is escalating, but it doesn't have to be that way.
Homelessness and Crime in California: Even More Complex Than You Think
What causes the cycle of homelessness and crime, and how to stop it.
The California Supreme Court has defined the state’s legal and political agenda for more than 170 years.
How the California Supreme Court Blazes Legal Trails
From its beginnings in the Gold Rush, the state Supreme Court continues to define the state today.
Translated from the Greek, “Democracy” means “people power.” How much power do the people have in California?
People Power! What Is Democracy, and How Does It Work in California?
The Goddess of Democracy is alive and well in California, but that hasn’t always been true.