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Katz Amsterdam Foundation Continues Vital Partnership with Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, Investing $250,000 to Help Transform Local Mental Health Support
Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation (TTCF) has partnered once again with the Katz Amsterdam Foundation (KAF). At the end of 2023, the collaboration helped distribute $250,000 in grant funding to fo...
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From Sierra Sun...
Extension Seeking to Boost Master Gardener Presence in North Lake Tahoe Area
With the newly acquired University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe campus, the University is looking to invigorate the demonstration garden it once helped to start at the former Sierra Nevada College campus.
From Tahoe Daily Tribune...
Affordable Housing in Incline Village Sees Progress With Acknowledgment of Housing Roadmap
The 2023 Washoe Tahoe Housing Partnership's Housing Roadmap was officially acknowledged by the Washoe County Board of Commissioners.
Washoe School District Trustees Approve $27M Construction Contract
The Washoe County School District Board of Trustees approved a contract for construction for $27 million thanks to a grant from the Dave and Cheryl Duffield Foundation.
Placer County Takes Steps to Protect Lake Tahoe
In an effort to improve lake clarity and reduce sediment loading from roadway runoff to protect the natural beauty of Lake Tahoe, Placer County is moving forward with construction of the transformative Lower Secline Water Quality project in Kings Beach.
NV Energy to Continue Work in the Lake Tahoe Basin to Protect Communities, Reduce Wildfire Risk
Beginning the week of July 10, NV Energy and partnering agencies will continue to implement measures to reduce wildfire and natural disaster risk throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin and Southern Nevada as part of the Natural Disaster Protection Plan.
Millions in Transformative Housing Grants Awarded to Tahoe Region
Affordable housing in the Lake Tahoe area is getting a boost due to a $2.4 million grant from the California Department of Housing and Community Development awarded to the bi-state Tahoe Regional Planning Agency.
Petition for City of Incline Village Paused Amid Recall Campaign
It was announced via The City of Incline Village's official website that the plan to release the petition to incorporate the district of Incline Village as a city would be put on pause amid IVGID recall petitions currently circulating.
NDOT to Install Traffic Signal on U.S. 50 at Warrior Way
Lane reductions and permanent roadside parking restrictions will begin Monday, July 10, as the Nevada Department of Transportation launches a project to install a traffic signal and improve U.S. 50 near Warrior on Lake Tahoe’s east shore.
From Roseville Today...
Placer County Declares ‘Once-in-a-Generation’ Chance to Update General Plan
The Placer County Planning Services Division is launching an effort to comprehensively update the county’s general plan and set a new vision for unincorporated land in such areas as housing, mobility, climate change, environmental justice and more through 2050.
TRPA Approves Amendment to Area Plan With Mitigations, Extension of Beach Shuttle
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency governing board voted to approve the amendment to the Tahoe Area Plan in Incline Village's Special Area 1, with serious mitigations to promote mixed-use development and achievable housing, in addition to the extension of the special use permit for the East Shore Trail Shuttle located at the old elementary school in Incline Village.
From Mountain Democrat...
Tahoe Blue Center Nears Completion, Expected Opening Date
Before the end of summer, an event center will be fully functioning with a nearly 27,000-square-foot floor space that can be used for a variety of events such as concerts, sports events and conferences.
Project 8 Winery in Penryn Approved by Placer County Board
The Placer County Board of Supervisors gave final approval to the Project 8 Winery in Penryn, which includes a full-production, large winery expected to produce 50,000 cases of wine annually.
Lake Tahoe Stewardship Plan Introduced to Address Tourism, Recreation Challenges
An unprecedented group of Lake Tahoe destination management, land management and nonprofits launched the Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Plan with the signing of an agreement to create the first stewardship council for the region.
From YubaNet...
CAL FIRE Suspends Burn Permits in Nevada, Yuba, Placer, Sierra Counties
The increasing fire danger posed by the high volume of dead grass and hotter, drier conditions in the region is prompting CAL FIRE to suspend all burn permits for outdoor residential burning within the State Responsibility Area of Nevada, Yuba, Placer and Sierra counties.
SMF’s New Air Traffic Control Tower to be Funded by FAA
The Sacramento County Department of Airports announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will provide funding for the Sacramento International Airport’s (SMF) control tower replacement project.
Board Approves Funding for Alternative Transportation Sources in North Lake Tahoe
Placer County's commitment to alternative modes of transportation got a boost following two board approvals that authorized the use of Transient Occupancy Tax.
CPUC Provides More Numbers for the 530
The California Public Utilities Commission approved a second area code (called an overlay) that will provide additional numbering resources while minimizing customer inconvenience in the geographic region served by the 530 area code.
D.L. Bliss State Park Closes for Summer Due to Waterline Replacement
D.L. Bliss State Park, on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe, will be closed for the summer to replace the aging main waterline, which will impact hiking on the Rubicon Trail.
Placer County General Plan Update to Offer Opportunity to Shape the Future
The Placer County Planning Services Division is launching a three-to-five-year effort to comprehensively update the county's general plan, a road map document that will set a new vision for the unincorporated area of the county in areas such as land use, housing, mobility, natural resource protection, climate change, environmental justice and more.
7 Unlicensed Contractors Cited in South Tahoe Sting Operation
The Contractors State License Board collaborated with the El Dorado County District Attorney's Office in a recent undercover operation targeting unlicensed contractors.
Roseville's New Soccer Complex, Universally Accessible Playground Breaks Ground
Roseville continues to expanding its growing position in California sports tourism with the groundbreaking of a new multi-field soccer complex at 2600 Westbrook Dr and Blue Oaks Blvd.
From Moonshine Ink...
The Affordable Housing Experiment
Two decades after its inception, Hopkins Village has become an experiment: How do you build affordable homes and have the project make sense financially?
Auburn Library Heads Into Future with Nearly $10M Upgrade
The Auburn Library is a step closer to being upgraded with $9.8 million in improvements including: new heating and air conditioning units, public restroom renovations and the installation of an elevator among electrical and safety feature upgrades.
Douglas County Approves VHR Rental Revisions
County commissioners voted 3-2 to approve revisions to the ordinance governing the rentals in Tahoe Township.
Placer County Launches Website Specifically for North Lake Tahoe
Placer County officially launched its new Tahoe-specific website, where residents and visitors alike can access county information, resources and programs all in one place.
IVGID, Local Agencies Seek Best Location for Dog Park
Concerns were raised over the placement of the designated dog park in Incline Village due to public safety access and potential harm to the surrounding creeks at the Village Green.
Waldorf Astoria Moves Forward with Permit Process
The Waldorf Astoria team discussed special use permits needed for the project through Washoe County.
Placer County Commissions Plan for North Lake Tahoe Highway Transit Improvements
The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved a $511,838 contract with Wood Rodgers Inc. to create a strategic implementation and phasing plan to advance implementation along state routes 89 and 267, both of which connect Interstate 80 to North Lake Tahoe.
California Governor Signs Landmark Bill
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 341 into law, reinstating a moratorium on the expansion of cardrooms in the state.
Speaker Series to Highlight Housing Issues, Solutions in Placer County
The Placer County Community Development Resource Agency will host a free four-part virtual speaker series from June 1 to June 14 to provide information on options for housing in the region.
From Citrus Heights Sentinel...
Development Projects Planned Along Citrus Heights, Roseville Border
A long-vacant site that was once home to a popular nightclub in Roseville is now proposed for demolition, while several new drive-thrus, a theater, and a $20-million-plus investment from the city of Citrus Heights in roadway improvements are also planned nearby.
Washoe Commissioners to Reconsider Tyrolian Village STR Appeal
The Washoe County Board of County Commissioners has decided to reconsider its decision to decrease the parking and occupancy numbers for a short-term rental in Incline Village.
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