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Truckee Donner Railroad Society operates the Truckee River Railroad in the Truckee River Regional Park and educates the public on working railroads.

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California Enacts New Climate Rules — which Could Boost Gas Prices

11/08/2024

Experts don’t know how much gas prices may rise from the revised California climate program, which tightens standards and gives incentives for low-carbon fuels. The board ordered an annual review of the cost impacts.

California’s Transition Off Carbon Fuels Could Upset Gasoline Supply, Prices

10/29/2024

California motorists buy and consume a billion gallons of gasoline each month and are very sensitive about pump prices, which are markedly higher than those in other states. Naturally, they are a political football.

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Azul Latin Kitchen to Host Fundraiser for Bread & Broth

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – On Tuesday, November 12, Azul Latin Kitchen in Heavenly Village will host a taco buffet fundraiser from 5 to 8:30 p.m. to benefit Bread & Broth. A taco/nacho bar with tortillas, chips, salsa, guacamole, beans, …

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Tahoe Transportation District Seeking Public Input on Next Five Years

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Tahoe Transportation District is seeking input on their next five years by providing a public comment period on its Short Range Transit Plan, or SRTP.

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Winter Parking Ban in Effect in Truckee

TRUCKEE, Calif. – A winter parking ban is in effect from November 1 to April 30, enforced by the Truckee Police Department. Violators may be ticketed or towed. This ordinance prohibits parking on Town roads and public right-of-ways.

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Ribbon Cutting Marks Completion of Major Improvement Projects in Truckee

TRUCKEE, Calif. – On Wednesday, Oct. 23, the Town of Truckee held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of two significant capital improvement projects: the Truckee River Legacy Trail 4A and the West River Streetscape Project.

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Candidate Profiles: Truckee Tahoe Airport District Board Election Candidates

TRUCKEE, Calif. — Nevada County voters will elect or re-elect three board members to the Truckee Tahoe Airport District board this November. 

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‘Truckee 1927’ Model Railroad

The Truckee Donner Railroad Society has expanded its scope of operation with the building of a sectional train model of Truckee and the surrounding areas. The goal of the model is to capture the railroads, buildings and scenery from 1927 …

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South Shore Transit JPA Agreement Approved

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – City Council for the City of South Lake Tahoe and the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement establishing the South Shore Transit Joint Powers Authority on Tuesday, Oct. 15.

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Tahoe Transportation District Launches Bus in Action Photo Contest

STATELINE, Nev. — The Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) announced the launch of the 2024 "Bus in Action" Photo Contest, encouraging riders to share their unique experiences of riding TTD buses. Whether it's a snapshot of your favorite bus stop, your …

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Auto Extrication Training Brings Together Fire Departments From South Lake, Lake Valley, and Cal Fire

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – A precarious pile up of vehicles, including a bus donated by Tahoe Transport, was staged by South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue at Welcome's Auto Body and Towing to train fire departments on how to extract …

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Comment on E-Bike Trails in Tahoe National Forest

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The USDA Forest Service, Tahoe National Forest is accepting public comment until Oct. 5 on its proposed Class 1 E-Bike designations on up to 143 miles of Forest Service system trails, according …

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