Earth Day: Resilience vs. Disaster

Caltrans is alerting motorists of the potential for extended delays along Interstate I-80 stretching between Colfax to the Nevada state line as several projects and emergency repairs get underway.

Completion of the American Canyon Roundabout is looking to be pushed out again, as Caltrans reports more delays on the project and Borland Avenue is facing another long-term closure.

Placer County announced the final environmental impact report (EIR) for its rezone program is available for public review.

The Folsom City Council will hold a public workshop at its upcoming meeting on Tuesday, April 23 to consider a preliminary request from AKT and UC Davis Health for a conceptual annexation proposal.

The City of South Lake Tahoe's single-use water bottle ban goes into effect for commercial vendors on Earth Day, April 22.

Trucks decorated in balloons, banners, and flags, filled with little league teams made their way down Donner Pass Road Saturday morning, April 13.

The Nevada County Transportation Commission and the Town of Truckee teamed up to address the future of transportation in the Truckee TART transit system.

In a significant step toward enhancing forest health and addressing wildfire risks, the Northstar Community Services District Wood Energy Facility has received a $250,000 boost from the Tahoe Fund and Vail Resorts EpicPromise program.

The city of Lincoln entered a master agreement with SiteLogIQ after unanimous council approval at the April 9 meeting to begin exploring ways to save money through solar electricity options.

Hitting the ground running, Rocklin’s newest Parks & Recreation Director has been busy checking out events the department is known for hosting.

After five years and 80-plus committee meetings, the Loomis Town Council finally adopted the 2040 General Plan last week.

The International Kiwanis Children’s Fund awarded a grant to the Lincoln Kiwanis for the the installation of a book vending machine at First Street Elementary School.

In April 2023, Truckee-Donner Historical Society submitted an application to the Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission for Truckee's Chinatowns seeking landmark status.

Truckee's Public Art Commission has set its sights on enhancing the visual appeal of the Church Street & Truckee Way Roundabout with a new public art installation.

In times of crisis, each and every member of our community can play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our neighbors.

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency is calling for nominations for projects completed in 2022 or 2023 that display outstanding environmental design to be recognized in the 31st annual Best in Basin awards program.

Sonia Hamilton's small army of painters has met a new challenge, and mounted their responses on the walls of Auburn Library's Beecher Room. The charge was to design a weathervane and display it on any structure they chose .

In a continued commitment to fair housing, the city of Colfax approved a resolution April 10 to further efforts to activities and programs related to housing and community development.

A recall may be on the horizon for the Auburn Union School District as 35 community members filed Intent to Recall paperwork this week against Trustees Greg Holt and Jayson Wedge.

The Colfax City Council approved a response generated to address the 2023 Grand Jury report findings regarding homelessness during its April 10 meeting.

Bread & Broth is extremely fortunate to have Adopt A Day of Nourishment sponsors that have hosted the organization's Monday Meal on a regular basis.

The Town of Truckee is launching the first "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark" photo contest as part of an initiative to encourage residents to limit light pollution and enjoy the natural beauty of the night sky.