Tahoe Truckee Region Local News


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01/24/2025
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The forest skirting the Carnelian Woods Avenue neighborhood now stands much healthier than the forest that resided there before. A pile burning project there is nearing completion. It's the last leg of a larger fuels mitigation project that included forest thinning.

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01/24/2025
Damages in the ongoing Southern California wildfires are topping $250 billion, on track for the costliest disaster in US history. Read on to learn more.

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01/23/2025
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The limited parking and utilized overflow room highlighted the vast public presence at the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency's Governing Board meeting where the agency approved Homewood Mountain Resort's Master Plan amendments and gondola project on Wednesday, Jan. 22.

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01/23/2025
Image for display with article titled Truckee High Student Recognized as Runner-Up in  National Essay Contest

On Wednesday, Jan. 22, Truckee High School junior Rachelle Guadalupe Zarate was honored as a runner-up in the Optimum and Univision Foundation's Hispanic Heritage Month essay contest. Zarate received an iPad and a certificate for her accomplishment, while her teacher, Dr. Craig Rowe, was awarded a $500 DonorsChoose gift card.

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01/23/2025
With President Donald Trump bound for Los Angeles today and once again threatening to withhold wildfire aid to California unless the state abides by his water policies, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills Thursday to provide $2.5 billion in state funding for wildfire response and preparedness.

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01/23/2025
The president’s order has no immediate effect on offshore wind leases already authorized, including two large areas off California’s coast. But it sends a current of uncertainty through the fledgling renewable energy industry, which relies on federal and state support.

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01/22/2025
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Recent community discussions have surfaced inaccuracies regarding the property at 12255 Sierra Drive. Contrary to claims circulating on social media, this site is not a homeless shelter, transitional housing, substance use treatment center, warming shelter, or halfway house, according to Nevada County. 

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01/22/2025
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TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Truckee Tahoe Airport District invites community members to attend its Airport Community Team (ACT) Meeting on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. The meeting will focus on noise and annoyance outreach, providing an opportunity for residents, pilots, and stakeholders to engage in constructive dialogue about minimizing and understanding the impact of airport operations on the surrounding community.

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01/22/2025
A look at how the rebuilding effort is going in the California town of Paradise, wiped out in a 2018 fire, and how it offers insights for the tough road ahead for residents in neighborhoods destroyed in the fires of Southern California.

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01/22/2025
At the Pasadena City College disaster resource center, the long, methodical work of putting lives back together is underway.

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01/22/2025
It would be impossible to overstate the complexity of water supply management in California.

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01/21/2025
Image for display with article titled Truckee High Students Stage Walkout for Women’s Rights

On Tuesday, Jan. 21, students at Truckee High School took a stand for women's rights by organizing a school-wide walkout. Led by the POWER (People Organized for Women's Empowerment and Respect) Club, the protest aimed to raise awareness about pressing issues surrounding women's rights, reproductive health, and equality in the United States.

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01/21/2025
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Last Tuesday, both social media and news outlets had mixed reports on whether or not there was an U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) presence in South Lake Tahoe.

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01/21/2025
Image for display with article titled El Dorado Local Agency Formation Commission Considers Appointment for the Alternate Public Member

The El Dorado Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) will be considering the appointment of an Alternate Public Member to LAFCO to serve the remainder of the current four-year term, from May 2024 through May 2028.

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01/21/2025
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Tahoe locals can make their personal mark, literally, and assist in the construction of the new South Lake Tahoe Recreation and Aquatics Center by sponsoring a commemorative tile for permanent display on the building entry wall.

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01/21/2025
Some schools destroyed years ago in the Sonoma and Butte fires are just now reopening. The long, expensive process of rebuilding in LA may eat up much of the money voters approved in November for school repairs statewide.

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01/21/2025
Trump apparently wants to override new Biden-Newsom rules that have widespread support among Southern California cities and some Central Valley farmers.

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01/21/2025
California’s Democratic leaders set aside tens of millions of dollars to challenge President Donald Trump’s executive orders and policies.

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01/20/2025
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Local agencies are forging ahead with plans to expand access within the State Route 28 Corridor and reduce reliance on private automobiles. The plans are part of a series of initiatives to expand access to existing trails through new parking lots and transport options, improve safety and reduce reliance on private automobiles.

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01/20/2025
Image for display with article titled Kings Beach to Receive Litter Reducing Help This Summer

KINGS BEACH, Calif. – It's still winter, but that hasn't stopped some basin organizations from preparing summer plans for Kings Beach that may create noticeable changes once warmer temperatures hit the sand.

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01/20/2025
Image for display with article titled Golden Programs: Building Community and Connection for Truckee Seniors

The Steve Randall Community Recreation Center in Truckee has become a hub of connection and engagement for local seniors, thanks to the success of its Golden Programs. Launched in April 2022 under the leadership of Sven Leff, General Manager of the Truckee-Donner Recreation and Park District, the initiative was created to combat isolation and provide meaningful opportunities for socialization and activity.

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01/20/2025
Image for display with article titled A Heartfelt Thank You From Truckee Community Cares (Opinion)

Truckee Community Cares (TCC) would like to thank the Truckee community for supporting our 2024 program. Our nonprofit provides grocery gift cards, toys and coats to Truckee locals who need assistance during the December holiday season. Each year, TCC partners with Soroptimist International of Truckee Donner (Toy Drive) and Tahoe Church (Coat Drive). Our mission is truly a grassroots campaign, powered by the collective efforts of the community.

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01/20/2025
With assurances that “sunlight is pouring over the entire world,” President Donald Trump was sworn into office Monday for his second term. He wasted no time taking potshots at California.

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01/20/2025
In 2018, Newsom promised to add 500,000 new apprenticeships in the decade after taking office. The state is making progress, but how much depends on the definition of “apprenticeship.”

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01/20/2025
Along the California-Mexico border, immigrants at risk of deportation are seeking to live undetected through an unprecedented crackdown.

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01/19/2025
Image for display with article titled New Design for Truckee Regional Library Unveiled

The Friends of the Truckee Library, in partnership with Nevada and Placer Counties and the Town of Truckee, revealed the new schematic design for the highly anticipated Truckee Regional Library. This milestone marks a transformative step in addressing the evolving needs of Truckee's vibrant and growing community.

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01/19/2025
Image for display with article titled Truckee Tahoe Airport District Advances Sustainable Aviation Goals setting New 2025 Leadership Benchmarks

As the aviation industry enters a pivotal year for climate action, the Truckee Tahoe Airport District is building on its groundbreaking initiatives to advance sustainable aviation. 

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01/18/2025
Read on to learn more about the $15 billion loan guarantee to PG&E granted in the final hours of the Biden Administration.