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Considered one of the most beautiful places on the planet, the Tahoe-Truckee region nonetheless faces real challenges. Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation plays a vital part in meeting the needs of local residents and nurturing the natural environment.

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California Lawmakers Kill Bid to Force HOAs to Follow Open Meeting Laws

05/01/2025

A Republican bill to require more transparency from California’s 50,000 homeowners associations failed to advance out of committee despite bipartisan support.

Nevada City Proclaims May As Wildfire Prevention Month

05/01/2025

The City of Nevada City is conducting Defensible Space Inspections and holding public events to encourage residents to use the month to prepare their properties to be more wildfire resistant.

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Granite View Condominium Revised Environmental Report Available for Public Review

OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. – A revised notice of preparation for an environmental impact report for the proposed Granite View Condominium project is now available for public review and comment through May 22. A public EIR scoping meeting is scheduled for …

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Housing Solutions for North Lake Tahoe Take Center Stage at Discover & Discuss Community Event in Kings Beach

More than 100 community members joined Placer County staff from various departments and other community partners this week at the county’s Discover & Discuss community event at the North Tahoe Event Center.

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Placer to Host a Series of Events for Affordable Housing Month

Placer County is launching a series of events in May to recognize Affordable Housing Month and underscore the county’s ongoing commitment to addressing the critical need for safe, stable and affordable housing for all residents.

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Tahoe Housing Hub Adds New Services Covering Some Costs for ADUs

TRUCKEE, Calif. – As the weather heats up and the snow starts to melt, the buzz of saws and the pounding of hammers will soon be competing with the gentler sounds of spring. Construction season is upon us, and it's …

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Placer County to Host April 30 Discover & Discuss Community Event

Placer County is inviting the public and regional stakeholders to our next Discover and Discuss community event, April 30 from 5-7:30 p.m. at the North Tahoe Event Center (8318 N Lake Boulevard) in Kings Beach.

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New Eastern Placer Launchpad Program Opens Up $1M in Funding to Build Workforce Housing

TAHOE CITY, Calif. Placer County will begin accepting applications next week to fund new deed-restricted housing units for the local workforce in North Lake Tahoe.

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Placer County to Host Discover & Discuss Community Event in Kings Beach Featuring a Newly Added Housing Solutions Room

KINGS BEACH, Calif. – Placer County is inviting the public and regional stakeholders to our next Discover and Discuss community event, April 30 from 5-7:30 p.m. at the North Tahoe Event Center (8318 N Lake Boulevard) in Kings Beach.

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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.
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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?
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?
Does California’s signature environmental law protect the state’s scenic beauty, or cause more problems than it solves?
CEQA: The Surprising Story of CA’s Key Environmental Law
54-year-old environmental law is often blamed for causing the state’s housing crisis. Is it getting a bad rap?
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