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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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Tahoe Youth Action Team Holds Second Voter Registration Drive at Truckee High School

TRUCKEE, Calif., – With 20 days to go until election day, the Tahoe Youth Action Team (TYAT) made an effort to ensure that as many eligible Truckee High students as possible were ready to vote. Dedicated to climate action through …

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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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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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The Attack on the Popular Vote

In more than 30 states, it’s harder than ever to vote this year. But in California, it’s never been easier.

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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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Measure E: Proposed Tax Increase for Truckee’s Essential Services

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Measure E, officially called the 2024 Truckee Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance, was proposed by Vice Mayor Zabriskie during a Town Council meeting on June 25, 2024. It received support from Council Member Romack and Mayor Polivy, …

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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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South Lake Tahoe Election Series: Meet the Seven City Council Candidates

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Two City Council seats will be up for grabs in the City of South Lake Tahoe this coming November. The seat held by Councilmember Cristi Creegan and another seat, previously held by former Mayor Pro …

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Over $190,000 in Grant Funds Awarded to Tahoe Truckee School District

TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. — Excellence in Education Foundation is proud to announce the awarding of $190,748 in grants to support 60 educational projects across the district. This year, key themes among the funded grants include literacy, math, and science.

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Agreement Made in Vacancy Tax Court Case

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. – Parties have come to an agreement on certain language initially proposed by vacancy tax proponents and legally challenged by former South Lake Tahoe Mayor, Tom Davis.

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Candidate Filing Period Extended for Several Placer County Offices on November 5, 2024 General Election Ballot

AUBURN, Calif. – In accordance with California Elections Code section 10516, Placer County Registrar of Voters Ryan Ronco announced that the nomination period for several districts has been extended because the incumbent failed to file candidate filing paperwork by the …

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Former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs Files to Run for California Lieutenant Governor

MICHAEL TUBBS, THE former mayor of Stockton, will run for lieutenant governor in 2026, according to campaign paperwork filed this week.

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Tahoe Truckee Unified School District Offers Free Summer Meals

The Tahoe Truckee Unified School District (TTUSD) is pleased to offer free summer meals for children 18 years of age and under and disabled adults through the Seamless Summer Options program.

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Placer County Elections Office Announces offices on Ballot, Candidate Filing Details For November 5, 2024 General Election

AUBURN, Calif. – With the November 5, 2024 General Election just a few months away, the Placer County Elections Office is in full swing preparing for one of the most highly-anticipated presidential elections in decades.

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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.
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