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Friends Outside provides support and services to incarcerated people and their families.

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Spotlight on Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)

04/01/2025

A look at the Court Appointed Special Advocate program to pair a trained adult with children in the court system. Training begins in April, consider applying.

California Has a Lot to Lose if Trump Slashes Medicaid. Seniors, Kids and More Could Face Coverage Cuts

02/27/2025

Almost 15 million Californians have health care coverage through Medi-Cal, a program that stands to lose billions of dollars if Republicans follow through on proposed cuts.

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Little Gems of the Sierra Expands to Meet Truckee’s Growing Childcare Needs

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Little Gems of the Sierra, a nonprofit Waldorf-inspired early childhood program, is expanding once again to meet the increasing demand for childcare in the Truckee-Tahoe region. Since its launch in 2020, the program has evolved to serve …

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Tahoe Forest Health System Welcomes First Baby of 2025

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Tahoe Forest Health System announced the arrival of the first baby of the New Year, Idalia Sol Gainey, born on January 1, 2025, at 10:40 a.m.

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Family Playland at Soda Springs

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Soda Springs is a winter wonderland filled with fun for the whole family. For kids ages 7 and younger, the Planet Kids snow play area features tubing carousels, tubing lanes, snow volcanoes to climb, and more. Families can …

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SOS Outreach to Award $45,000 in Scholarships for Its Outdoor-Based Mentorship Program

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Youth development nonprofit, SOS Outreach, plans to award an estimated $45,000 in scholarships to families this winter season. The nonprofit, which engages over 3,000 youth annually across 10 states and 15 communities, helps young people develop life …

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Nevada County Office of Emergency Services Kicks-Off Youth Emergency Preparedness Week

TRUCKEE, Calif. – For Nevada County to be wildfire resilient and disaster-ready it will take all of us. This is something the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services has recognized, having worked to identify gaps in disaster preparedness with their …

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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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Free Food for Children; Bread & Broth 4 Kids Summer Program Begins June 26

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The 2024 St. Theresa Bread & Broth 4 Kids Summer Program begins June 26 and will continue every Wednesday through August 21st.

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NV County Public Health to Host Truckee Community Baby Shower

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Nevada County Public Health Department is hosting a free community baby shower for eastern county residents.

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KidZone Museum Announces $13 Million ‘Full Steam Ahead’ Campaign

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The KidZone Museum, a beacon of creativity and learning in the North Lake Tahoe region for more than 30 years, announced its plans to raise $13 million to expand and relocate to Truckee River Regional Park. The …

Image caption: Mario Ramirez Garcia does homework on April 23, 2021.
Will Less Homework Make California Students Happier?

A bill from a member of the Legislature’s happiness committee would require schools to come up with homework policies that consider the mental and physical strain on students.

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