Placer County Local News: Local Community Groups


All Local Local Community Groups News articles contributed by our local media allies and other local newsrooms.

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02/11/2024
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The Mountain Area Preservation Foundation accuses the TRPA of violating the Tahoe Regional Planning Bi-State Compact, the area’s Regional Plan and the agency’s own regulations.

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02/09/2024
Image for display with article titled Workforce Housing in Tahoe Still Needs Work

Housing remains a significant challenge for both workers and employers in the Tahoe Truckee region.

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01/23/2024
Image for display with article titled Discount Lift Tickets Benefit Local Schools

Reduced-rate lift tickets valid at many North Lake Tahoe ski resorts can be bought through the Excellence in Education Skiing for Schools program.

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01/23/2024
Image for display with article titled Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe Appoints First Female Board President

Another glass ceiling is being broken thanks to the Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe. For the first time, CATT has appointed a woman to the position of board president.

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01/16/2024
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The Sierra Sun, Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation and the Mountain Housing Council are looking for feedback from the community on several housing related issues.

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01/13/2024
Image for display with article titled Climate Profile: David Carter of Deep Planet

Climate Profile, a feature by the North Tahoe chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby, explores how climate change has affected the lives of local citizens.

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01/04/2024
Dry Creek Conservancy has announced its Adopt-A-Creek volunteer opportunities in partnership with the city of Roseville Stormwater Management Division.

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01/03/2024
Image for display with article titled Placer Housing Market Ends 2023 With ‘Cautious Optimism’

The Auburn, Lincoln, Loomis, Rocklin and Roseville chambers of commerce met for their final joint Economic Development & Government Affairs meeting, cohosted by the Placer County Association of Realtors and held quarterly.

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12/27/2023
Image for display with article titled Community Collaborative of Tahoe Truckee Launches Health Needs Survey

The Community Collaborative of Tahoe Truckee requests resident participation in a confidential survey that will measure quality of life, community engagement, and behavioral health needs.

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12/19/2023
Image for display with article titled Truckee Chamber of Commerce Announces Grant Recipients

The Truckee Chamber of Commerce has awarded its 2024 Core Values Fund Grants, established with the town of Truckee and administered by the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation. The grants support local nonprofits by providing essential marketing resources.

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12/18/2023
Image for display with article titled Sierra Sun, Mountain Housing Council Ask for Feedback on Homeowner Resilience

Part of the Achievable Housing in Action partnership, the third in a series of five polls is live now, focusing on home resilience.

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12/16/2023
Image for display with article titled Truckee Cultural District, NV County Arts Council Launch Holiday Shopping Campaign

The Nevada County Arts Council, Grass Valley–Nevada City Cultural District and Truckee Cultural District invite locals and visitors to Show Up for the Arts! this holiday season.

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12/16/2023
Image for display with article titled Tahoe Conservation Groups Sue Placer County

Multiple nonprofits filed a petition against Placer County, alleging that several actions taken by the board regarding the Tahoe Basin Area Plan violated the California Environmental Quality Act.

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12/11/2023
Image for display with article titled Buy Bear Plaques to Fund Trails

The Tahoe Fund has announced a partnership with Placer County to install personalized bear plaques along the railings in Tahoe City’s Heritage Plaza to raise funds for trails in the Placer County region of North Lake Tahoe.

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12/10/2023
Image for display with article titled Community Collaborative of Tahoe Truckee Honors Three

The Community Collaborative of Tahoe Truckee, a program of the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, announced awards for three outstanding social service professionals on Dec. 5.

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12/05/2023
Image for display with article titled Ski Butlers Brings Snow Sport Equipment to Customers

Guests who ski or ride in the Tahoe region can skip rental lines and have equipment delivered through Ski Butlers. The company is also donating 20% of fees for reservations made through the Tahoe Fund portal to support environmental projects.

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11/10/2023
Image for display with article titled Climate Profile: Hunter Holman

Welcome to the Climate Profile, a feature by the North Tahoe chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby, which explores the stories of local citizens and how climate change has affected their lives.

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11/06/2023
Learning for Donner Trail Elementary School students took place in the Sierra Nevada forest on Defensible Space Stewardship Day, as the Truckee Fire Protection District and Sierra Watershed Education Partnerships helped students reduce the threat of wildfires and help community members in need.

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11/06/2023
On Dec. 11, Placer SPCA will open its doors for a festive Holiday Open House at the Placer SPCA Adoption and Education Center in Roseville.

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11/05/2023
Every Christmas for the past 30 plus years, the Tommy Apostolos shopping spree has purchased new clothes and shoes for children in need.
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