Tahoe Truckee Region Local News: Local Community Groups

The Truckee Chamber of Commerce, Sierra Business Council, and Lift Workspace announce the launch of the Truckee Tahoe Future Founders (TTFF) Club, a new initiative designed to support and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs in our region. The club is open to aspiring entrepreneurs aged 14-24 and will officially kick off with a community event on Thursday, May 29, at 5:00 p.m. at Lift Workspace in Truckee.

The Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe and Bare Roots Coffee Roasting Co. launched a meaningful new partnership. This collaboration introduces a special coffee medium roast blend, "Root for Tahoe Youth: The Kindness Blend", with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Club. Also, Bare Roots is donating $1 for every bag.

To address North Lake Tahoe’s workforce housing challenges, the North Tahoe Community Alliance is leveraging tourism-generated funding to support initiatives to unlock more housing options for local workers.

A dynamic new partnership is bringing fresh energy to a vital community cause. Beloved local brand truckee love. and the Friends of the Truckee Library have joined forces to launch truckee library love., a heartfelt collaboration aimed at supporting the campaign to build a new, modern library for Truckee.

Truckee Little Leaguers might not love "benching it," but locals and visitors strolling along the Truckee River Legacy Trail have a different view — and now, thanks to the Rotary Club of Truckee, they have even more places to rest, relax, and enjoy the scenery.

On April 8, the League to Save Lake Tahoe, Sierra Nevada Alliance, and Sierra Business Council hosted the annual Sierra Day at the Capitol in Sacramento. Approximately 70 participants attended, representing over 45 organizations.

When people talk about getting involved in local government, most imagine casting a vote or showing up to a public meeting. But one of the most impactful ways to shape the future of our town is also one of the most overlooked: understanding the budget.

A well-established partnership between the Truckee-Donner Recreation and Park District (TDRPD) and local nonprofit Biking for a Better World (BBW) is under review after the district's General Manager opted not to renew BBW's Concession Agreement beyond its May 1, 2025 expiration. The decision, which caught many community members by surprise, has prompted a formal appeal by BBW and sparked a broader discussion about roles, responsibilities, and governance at the Truckee Bike Park.

The Truckee Donner Land Trust has launched a fundraising campaign to permanently protect 110 acres on Jackass Ridge—the stretch of open space perched above Highway 89, just south of Truckee. The effort, called the Jackass Ridge Acquisition Campaign, is aimed at safeguarding critical wildlife habitat, scenic views, and popular recreation trails in the Truckee-Donner region.

The annual National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is set for April 30, and the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe is inviting the community to come and meet the available pets for adoption. This year, HSTT is reminding everyone that the local shelter is a great place to find animals of every type, size, age and personality – all waiting for loving and permanent homes. HSTT's staff and volunteers are eager to share the stories of these incredible pets that have found their way to the shelter. 

Last Saturday, Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care's (LTWC) second annual "Born to Be Wild" fundraiser increased its attendance from last year, raised over $5000, and received 150 items from their wishlist, making it possible for them to improve care during the "baby season."

The Truckee Chamber of Commerce, through its  Truckee Jobs Collective program, is hosting a Truckee Job Fair on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, from 3:00 - 5:30  p.m. at the Steve Randall Truckee Community Rec Center in the north parking lot. The Truckee Chamber is excited to offer businesses and job seekers this opportunity to connect.

Clean Up The Lake hosted its first Donner Lake Litter Seminar this spring, bringing together environmental leaders, community members, and agency partners to address litter reduction and data-driven stewardship at Donner Lake. The event focused on infrastructure improvements, behavior change strategies, and sustainable funding solutions to preserve the lake's natural beauty.

For Jean Fournier, the landscape of Donner Summit holds more than beauty — it holds memories etched in art.

Bread & Broth was recently awarded a $16,000 cash donation from Vail's EpicPromise grant

The Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe will host its 3rd Annual Bright Futures Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at the Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe.

A sudden federal funding freeze has dealt a major blow to Tahoe Food Hub and Sierra Community House, two organizations that provide fresh, locally sourced produce to hundreds of families in the Truckee-Tahoe region.

Thanks to the generosity of Tahoe Fund donors, the nonprofit reached its $200,000 fundraising goal to support the California Tahoe Conservancy's efforts to demolish the former Motel 6 building, restaurant, and parking lot in the Upper Truckee Marsh. This is the next step in removing these developments and restoring the sensitive wetland area.

With limited land, varying policies between counties, and environmental regulations to consider, it's no wonder that housing development has been a challenge in the Basin. And after the COVID-19 pandemic increased the number of remote workers who flocked to tourist destinations, housing issues for local workers were further exacerbated.

The Tahoe Chamber announced that nominations are now open for the 2025 Blue Ribbon Awards, the premier recognition program celebrating excellence in the South Shore business community. The Chamber invites businesses, organizations, and individuals to submit nominations for outstanding achievements by businesses that are Chamber member in 8 categories.