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LISTEN: Tahoe TAP Podcast With Amy Berry

Mike Peron and Rob Galloway, the vibrant hosts of Tahoe TAP, are back to whisk listeners away on another enthralling journey. Today, they embark on a mission to spotlight an individual whose efforts have left an indelible mark on the …

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Homewood Mountain Resort Submits Revised Master Plan to Tahoe Regional Planning Agency

HOMEWOOD, Calif. – The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency received a revised Master Plan from Homewood Mountain Resort, marking a significant step forward in the resort's redevelopment plans. The revised plan, submitted by Homewood Village Resorts, LLC, includes changes to enhance …

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South Yuba River Citizens League Launches Phase 2 of Van Norden Meadow Restoration Project With $2.5M Grant

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The South Yuba River Citizens League is beginning Phase 2 of the Van Norden Meadow restoration work this summer. Phase 2 of the Van Norden Meadow Restoration Project will focus on reconnecting the Lytton Fan by completing …

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‘Singletrack Radness;’ Truckee Dirt Union Aims to Build, Enhance Local Mountain Bike Community

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The ski resorts are closed, the snow is melting and many people are dusting off their mountain bikes, putting air in their tires, and hitting the trails. One Truckee group has been working behind the scenes all …

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Map Update to Existing Fire Ordinance Turns Into Wider Discussion of Fuels Reduction Efficacy

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – City Council unanimously passed the first reading of an ordinance designating Very High Fire Severity Zones within city limits provided by CalFire. South Tahoe Fire Chief Jim Drennan explained, "This really is just a revision …

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New Playground Coming to Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Plywood currently blocks off the entrance to the now nonexistent slide that used to carry kids down the Al Tahoe playground since it was built in the late 1990s. The playground has received no upgrades …

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Mid-Town Area Plan Kicks Off at City Council

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The city of South Lake Tahoe's Mid-Town Area Plan process is now underway. Senior Planner Anna Kashuba made the announcement at City Council on Tuesday, May 7.

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South Lake Tahoe Council Approves Rezone for Development Near Van Sickle Bi-State Park

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – City Council approved a local developer's application to rezone a parcel near Montreal Road and Van Sickle Bi-State Park at their meeting on Tuesday, April 23. The decision changes the parcel's zoning from recreation to …

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Placer County Awarded $1.2M Grant to Construct Segment 1 of North Tahoe Trail

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – Placer County's North Tahoe Shared-Use Trail was one of two projects awarded a community sustainability and climate resilience grant earlier this month at the California Tahoe Conservancy Board meeting.

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KidZone Museum Announces $13 Million ‘Full Steam Ahead’ Campaign

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The KidZone Museum, a beacon of creativity and learning in the North Lake Tahoe region for more than 30 years, announced its plans to raise $13 million to expand and relocate to Truckee River Regional Park. The …

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City Council to Send Vail a Message

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif – A City Council agenda item originally providing an update on Heavenly parking arrangements and amending the parking agreement quickly turned to discussions of terminating the agreement altogether.

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Truckee Fire Announces Community Prevention Grant Program Funding Opportunities

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Truckee Fire has opened the application period for the Wildfire Prevention Grant Program. This Measure T funded program is designed to enhance and support forest management, fuel reduction and community preparedness projects.

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CAL FIRE Burn Permits Required May 1 in Nevada, Yuba, Placer, Sierra Counties

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit has announced effective at 8 a.m., Wednesday, May 1, 2024, all hazard reduction burning will require a permit in Nevada, Yuba, Placer and Sierra …

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Truckee Tahoe Airport District Allocates Nearly $2 Million for Vital Wildfire Mitigation Projects

TRUCKEE, Calif. – In a display of commitment to community safety and environmental stewardship, the Truckee Tahoe Airport District has announced the approval of $1,934,500 in funding for eight district-wide wildfire mitigation projects. The decision, approved unanimously in a 5-0 …

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City of South Lake Tahoe Seeks Input for Programs at the Multigenerational Recreation and Swim Complex

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The City's Park and Recreation Department is seeking input on future programs at the new recreation and swim complex. The City is excited for this new state-of-the-art center, which is scheduled to open its doors …

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Truckee Donner PUD Adopts Integrated Resource Plan, Approves Watershed Stewardship Efforts

TRUCKEE, Calif. —Truckee Donner Public Utility District's board of directors oversaw a packed agenda at the April board meeting. After adopting TDPUD's first-ever integrated resource plan, they also reviewed TDPUD's report on electric power purchased in 2023. On the water …

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City of South Lake Tahoe Awarded State of California Prohousing Designation

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – This City of South Lake Tahoe was awarded the State Prohousing Designation for efforts to encourage development of housing at all income levels. The announcement was made on Friday, April 19 by Governor Newsom that …

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Northstar Wood Energy Facility Receives $250K Boost for Forest Health and Wildfire Mitigation

TRUCKEE, Calif. – 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.

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Call for Nominations for 2022-2023 Best in Basin Awards

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – 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. Nominations are due …

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Truckee Invites Community Input for River Revitalization Project

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Truckee River is more than just a waterway; it's a cornerstone of the community, offering ecological richness and recreational value. Recognizing its significance, the Truckee Town Council launched the River Revitalization Steering Committee (R2SC) in May …

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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?
How California reclamation districts turned millions of acres of wetlands into fertile agricultural land, starting in the earliest days of the Gold Rush.
Reclamation Districts: Turning ‘Swamps’ Into Farmland
From its earliest days as a state, California has been trying to turn marshes into productive land.
Since 1972, the California Coastal Commission has ruled over the state’s shoreline.
California Coastal Commission: Where It Comes From, What It Does
How a nuclear plant, a real estate development and an oil spill led to a landmark law.
The Baldwin Hills area in South Los Angeles is one region where a state conservancy would keep open land accessible to the public.
California’s 10 State Conservancies: How They Protect Parks and Open Land
Starting in 1976, the legislature began creating agencies to buy up open land, and keep it open.
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?
The 1965 law known as the Williamson Act has been responsible for keeping about half of California's farmland out of the hands of developers.
The Williamson Act: How the Law That Protects California’s Farmland Works
More than half of California farmland is under contracts that prevent its development.
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