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Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe appoints Bob Jensch as Managing Director

Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe, debuting in winter 2023 as the brand's first lodging location in a ski destination, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bob Jensch as managing director.

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Placer County approves amendment to CAL FIRE service agreement

The amendment incorporates the increased personnel costs for fiscal years 2022-23 and 2023-24.

Image caption: Tri-City Medical Center in Oceanside is set to receive $33.2 million in state interest-free loans.
State to Bail Out 3 Bankrupt Hospitals With No-Interest Loans

Some independent California community hospitals have struggled with rising costs since the COVID-19 pandemic. Three declared bankruptcy this year, prompting the state to distribute interest-free loans.

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Why a Colorado Company Funds a California Tax-Limiting Initiative

American Medical Response has poured more than $3 million into a November 2024 initiative to raise requirements for levying taxes and fees. The company says it’s looking out for patients, but local officials say it’s about the money.

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Gaming Commission approves Hard Rock sale

The $277 million sale of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino was approved by the Nevada Gaming Commission.

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Rocklin couple adds Bennett's Westside Grill to its family of restaurants

Bennett’s Westside Grill, located at 6604 Lonetree Blvd., officially opened its doors Aug. 10 without a big grand-opening event.

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Barton Health welcomes pediatric provider, expands access to care for the Lake Tahoe Community

Barton Health welcomes Audrey DaSilva, MD, pediatric specialist to Barton Pediatrics.

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Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe welcomes Pascal Dupuis as General Manager

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino, a spacious resort nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and on the shore of North Lake Tahoe, announces Pascal Dupuis as general manager.

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Truckee Tahoe Workforce Housing Agency appoints Heidi Volkhardt Allstead as new Executive Director

With more than 20 years of leadership experience, Heidi Volkhardt's has been deeply involved in supporting various organizations in the greater Truckee-Tahoe region.

Image caption: California generates 70 percent more toxic waste than in 2010, but storage sites have declined by 80 percent over 40 years.
California’s Hazardous Waste Disposal System Is in Tatters

Neighbors to one of California’s biggest hazardous waste recyclers say they’re unfairly exposed to pollution, but can California afford to lose one of the few facilities that still takes toxic waste?

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Douglas County names new economic vitality manager

Two months after longtime Economic Vitality Manager Lisa Granahan retired, the county announced hiring new manager Nikki Verdile.

Image caption: A recent farmworker death highlights the need for additional heat safety measures.
Farmworker Dies in 100-Degree Heat Amid Calls for New Protections

U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla and the United Farm Workers union say a recent death in a tomatillo field was due to heat, but a coroner’s report doesn’t back that up.

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South Tahoe Public Utility District appoints Paul Hughes as General Manager

With more than 28 years in the public sector and 15 years as the district’s chief financial officer, Paul Hughes brings a strong financial background to the position.

Image caption: Loud noise created by other people is a form of pollution that can put a stop to housing projects, a court has ruled.
Housing Advocates ‘Infuriated’ as Human Noise Pollution Blocks Projects

Two different state courts have ruled recently that the human noise created by future tenants in housing projects are a form of pollution that cities must address. Lawmakers and the governor are working to reverse that novel interpretation of environmental …

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Sand Harbor State Park to close boat ramp twice weekly for the remainder of the season

Due to staffing shortages at Sand Harbor State Park, the Nevada Division of State Parks will be closing the boat ramp and adjacent parking lot within the park Wednesdays and Thursdays, beginning Aug. 23.

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Media panel in Truckee explores needs and challenges of local journalism

TRUCKEE, Calif.— Good Morning Truckee's media panel discussion presented by the Truckee Chamber of Commerce offered a unique look into the triumphs and challenges of local journalism in the basin. Featuring members from local media...

Image caption: How California reclamation districts turned millions of acres of wetlands into fertile agricultural land, starting in the earliest days of the Gold Rush.
Reclamation Districts: Turning ‘Swamps’ Into Farmland

California has used reclamation districts to turn millions of acres of unusable swamps into fertile agricultural land, starting in the earliest days of the Gold Rush. Here’s how it happened.

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Everline Resort & Spa welcomes Andre Priemer as managing director

Everline Resort & Spa, a spacious year-round mountain resort in North Lake Tahoe, announces Andre Priemer as managing director, where he will oversee the daily operations.

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Water is a human right under California law, but it doesn’t always work out that way.
Agriculture and Water Shortages in the State’s Breadbasket, Explained
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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.
Thousands of homeowners have been kicked off their fire insurance policies.
California Fire Insurance Crisis: How the State Helps Homeowners
The state tries persuading insurance companies to cover homes in fire zones.
Moss Landing in Monterey Bay is the world’s largest battery storage facility for solar and other renewable energy.
Solar Power and California’s Clean Energy Goals
How the sun is helping push the state toward 100 percent renewable energy.
Owning homes is the primary way the middle class builds wealth, and an option no longer available to most Californians.
Is California’s Housing Crisis Making Inequality Worse?
California has some of the worst economic inequality in the United States. Is housing a cause? Could it be a cure?
Though life expectancy has declined in recent years, Californians still live longer than most Americans.
Want to Live a Long, Healthy Life? Move to California
Californians live longer than people in all but three states, but not all counties are equal.
They help feed the whole country, but life for California’s farm workers remains a struggle.
How California Feeds the Country
California, a state known for high-tech and show business glitz, is also America’s farming powerhouse.
Zoning laws tell you what you can and can't build on the property you own. How does government get away with that?
How Zoning Laws Shape California and Society
Zoning is everywhere, but is it a way to regulate development or a tool for social engineering?
How California reclamation districts turned millions of acres of wetlands into fertile agricultural land, starting in the earliest days of the Gold Rush.
Reclamation Districts: Turning ‘Swamps’ Into Farmland
From its earliest days as a state, California has been trying to turn marshes into productive land.
Long-duration energy storage, such as this thermal energy storage facility, allows renewable energy sources to operate at full capacity without overloading the power grid.
How California Leads the Race For Long Duration Energy Storage
For renewable energy sources such as solar and wind to be viable, ways to store the power they create are essential.
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