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Free Electrification Coaching From Sierra Business Council now Offered to Truckee Tahoe Residents

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Go Electric Truckee Tahoe program launched its free personalized electrification coaching service, offering technical assistance to home and building owners in the Truckee Tahoe region. This service is specifically for those interested in replacing natural gas …

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Truckee Chamber of Commerce Kicks Off Good Morning Truckee 2025 With a Program on Housing Success Stories

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Truckee Chamber of Commerce invites the community to their first Good Morning Truckee of 2025 – Flipping the Script on Housing – Truckee Housing Success stories. This program will feature four locals who will speak about …

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A Tiny Solution for a Big Housing Problem in Tahoe

NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – To most people, having a mother-in-law unit or guest house on their property would be considered a luxury, something not very common in the Tahoe region. But what if there were more guest houses built …

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Rising Concerns Over High-Density Housing in Truckee: Is Growth Outpacing Community Needs?

TRUCKEE, Calif. — As Truckee grapples with California's push for more affordable housing, a growing number of local residents, including homeowners John Kedzie and Jim Francis of Winter Creek, are sounding the alarm about the long-term impact of high-density developments …

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Board to Hear Remaining Items for Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan in Auburn on Dec. 10

AUBURN, Calif. – Following approval of the Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan at its Nov. 19 meeting in Kings Beach, the Placer County Board of Supervisors will hear a pair of items related to that plan at its Dec. …

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Truckee Town Council Approves Changes to Affordable Housing in-Lieu Fee

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Truckee Town Council exercised their gratitude muscles during their Tuesday, Nov. 12 meeting. To celebrate Gratitude Month, each council member picked an organization or person which exemplified the Truckee Way.

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‘Updates From the Field’ Program Shows What’s Happening Now in Tahoe-Truckee Housing

KINGS BEACH, Calif. – The Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation (TTCF) hosted their second Lunch and Learn program with speakers Heidi Volkhardt Allstead and Jackelin McCoy of the Truckee Tahoe Workforce Housing Agency (TTWHA), Chelsy Delia from Guild Mortgage, and Isaac …

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Second Tahoe Living Workshop Gives North Shore a Chance to Contribute

KINGS BEACH, Calif. – After the first North Shore workshop was cancelled due to the Davis Fire, the Tahoe Living team rescheduled their "Cultivating Community" workshop to October 7, giving North Tahoe residents an opportunity to talk about what they …

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Hops and Homes Event Unites Over 50 Community Members to Address Truckee/Tahoe Housing Crisis

TRUCKEE, Calif. – On September 19, 2024, over 50 community members gathered at Alibi Ale Works in Truckee to engage with local housing experts and address the pressing housing challenges facing the Truckee Tahoe region. The event, co-hosted by several …

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Applications Open for Affordable Housing Forums

LAKE TAHOE, NEV./CALIF. – The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) has launched the next phase of its affordable and workforce housing program, the Tahoe Living strategic priority, and announced today opportunities for additional community representation.

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Tahoe Housing Hub Now Accepting Applications for Accessory Dwelling Unit Accelerator Pilot Program

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – The Tahoe Housing Hub is now accepting applications for its groundbreaking Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Accelerator Pilot Program. Inspired by Hello Housing's successful "Hello ADU program," it aims to empower Tahoe-Truckee homeowners to create much-needed housing …

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Could Accessory Dwelling Units Alleviate the Housing Crisis?

KINGS BEACH, Calif. – The Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation (TTCF) brought back their Housing Lunch and Learns earlier this month and kicked it off with experts Erin Casey and Thomas J. Powell as guest speakers. The session, called "Unlocking Potential: …

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South Lake Tahoe Hotels Support Davis Fire Evacuees

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. –The City of South Lake Tahoe extends its deepest condolences to those impacted by the Davis fire in the Reno area. South Lake Tahoe residents and business owners experienced the challenges of evacuation during the Caldor …

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Truckee Town Council Moves Forward With Short-Term Rental Workforce Housing Token Program

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Truckee Town Council met on Tuesday, Sept. 10, to discuss continuing the Short-Term Rental Workforce Housing Token Pilot Program.

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Supervisors Discuss Critical Housing Issues in Eastern Placer County

KINGS BEACH, Calif. – The Placer County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting on Monday, Aug. 26, at the North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach to address critical housing issues affecting Eastern Placer County. 

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Hardy Bullock: Mid-Year Progress on Community Preparedness, Resiliency, Housing and More

As we head into another fire season, I am proud of our team for all they have done to further our objective of Emergency Preparedness. We offered several free green waste disposal days over the last few months at both …

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Community Discourse Surrounds Large-Scale Development Proposal in Truckee

TRUCKEE, Calif. – A lively discussion has arisen over a notable development project on Jibboom Street. The proposal, "The Residences at Jibboom Street," has prompted a thorough examination of its potential impact on the town's historic district and its alignment …

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Prefab Temporary Housing Might Soon Shelter Unhoused Californians

Small, less-expensive readymade homes could buy time as the state continues to struggle with homelessness and high building costs.  By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main...

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Truckee Planning Commission Moves Forward With Housing Development Amid Community Concerns

TRUCKEE, Calif. – On Tuesday, Aug. 20, the Truckee Planning Commission met to review and discuss the proposed Silver Creek Estates housing development, a project slated to introduce 40 new rental units to the area. The development is being led …

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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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54-year-old environmental law is often blamed for causing the state’s housing crisis. Is it getting a bad rap?