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Nevada County Nonprofits Brace for Budget Cuts

04/11/2025

The 175 active nonprofits in Nevada County provide essential community services, and are bracing for the impact of federal budget cuts.

Nevada County Habitat for Humanity Announces Mortgage Payoff

04/04/2025

The first participant in the Nevada County Habitat for Humanity homeowner program has become the first to officially pay off their mortgage.

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Truckee Coat Drive: Elementary Students Take on Fast Fashion Impact

TRUCKEE, Calif. – On Tuesday, April 8, the Truckee Elementary gym filled with elementary students, seamstresses, volunteers and Truckee Community members.

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New Community Initiative ‘ALL in Truckee Tahoe’ Launches With Inclusive Basketball Event

TRUCKEE, Calif. – A new community-driven initiative, ALL In Truckee Tahoe, has officially launched with a mission to foster inclusivity, connection, and opportunity for individuals of all abilities across Truckee, North Lake Tahoe, and South Lake Tahoe. Created as a …

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USDA Funding Freeze Threatens Food Security in Truckee-Tahoe

TRUCKEE, Calif. – A sudden federal funding freeze has dealt a major blow to Tahoe Food Hub and Sierra Community House, two organizations that provide fresh, locally sourced produce to hundreds of families in the Truckee-Tahoe region. The Local Food …

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Tahoe City Downtown Association Launches Bring Back the Boom Fireworks Fundraiser

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – The Tahoe City Downtown Association has launched its Bring Back the Boom fireworks fundraising campaign to bring Fourth of July fireworks back to Tahoe City in 2025! The community has spoken loud and clear – they …

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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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SOS Outreach Expands Opportunities for Tahoe Youth Through Mentorship and Career Development

NORTH LAKE TAHOE/TRUCKEE — For many young people in North Tahoe and Truckee, the towering mountains surrounding their hometowns can feel more like barriers than gateways to adventure. High costs, lack of equipment, and limited opportunities often prevent local youth …

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Turning Donations Into Impact

TRUCKEE, Calif. — The Excellence in Education Foundation was founded on a simple but meaningful mission: to support students, teachers, and schools across the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District. Every year, through the community's generosity, the foundation raises funds to …

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Truckee Rotary Community Foundation Seeks Projects for Funding

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Truckee Rotary Community Foundation is looking for community projects or needs to bestow their annual donations upon. This year, the foundation has up to $15,000 to donate for various projects. The Truckee Rotary Community Foundation provides …

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Three Truckee Scouts Earn Eagle Rank

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Earning the rank of Eagle Scout is no small feat—only about 6% of scouts nationwide achieve it. In Truckee, three local scouts have joined those elite ranks. Michael Dahlen, Brock Ryan, and Dylan Richards recently completed their …

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Become a First Responder, Teacher and Leader Through Service

On March 12, Governor Gavin Newsom and Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement (GO-Serve) Director Josh Fryday announced California is seeking 10,000 people to join the California Service Corps.

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