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Eastern Placer Future Reaches Historic Milestone in Grassroots Effort Exploring Local Incorporation for North Tahoe
2+ hour, 5+ min ago (294+ words) The application filing caps a four-year, community-driven effort to evaluate whether local self-governance could better serve North Tahoe's roughly 13,387 year-round residents " people who say that decisions about local roads, housing, wildfire safety, and transportation options shouldn't be made an hour…...
Empowering Nevada County: Free Advisory Visits Plus Interactive Fire Education Workshops for Nevada County Landowners
6+ hour, 38+ min ago (582+ words) February 28, 2026 " The Nevada County Resource Conservation District offers two advisory programs designed to support local landowners. Whether you're looking to improve your property or strengthen your fire'safe readiness, their professional team is available to connect you with the resources and…...
Nevada City skatepark process back on track
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (292+ words) NEVADA CITY, Calif. February 26, 2026 " After a reality check in the form of an exhaustive staff report, Nevada City councilmembers faced the lack of land, cash and contracts for the promised skatepark during Wednesday evening's meeting. In the end, they gave…...
Yuba Water Agency focused on environmental response in advance of oncoming storms
1+ week, 5+ day ago (200+ words) OREGON HOUSE, Calif. (Feb. 15, 2026) " In the aftermath of Friday's rupture of the penstock pipe above New Colgate Powerhouse in Dobbins, Yuba Water Agency crews and environmental contractors spent Sunday focused on potential hazard containment and debris removal from the Yuba…...
Sal Alberti, CPA, Announces Candidacy for Nevada County Auditor-Controller
2+ week, 1+ day ago (256+ words) Local news provides trustworthy information about what's happening in your community. Nevada County native and California Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Sal Alberti has announced his candidacy for Nevada County Auditor-Controller, pledging financial integrity, transparency, and independent oversight on behalf of…...
Pioneer Community Energy Lowers Electricity Rates for Third Consecutive Year
2+ week, 4+ day ago (108+ words) Local news provides trustworthy information about what's happening in your community. Pioneer sets the generation rate, while PG&E, the investor-owned utility in Pioneer territory, sets transmission and distribution rates." "Despite volatility in the energy market, we are committed to…...
Findings Report: Community Input Guides Next Steps for Historic HEW Complex
3+ week, 1+ day ago (191+ words) We Deliver News to the Sierra Local news provides trustworthy information about what's happening in your community. HEW Renew has released its Phase 1 Findings Report, summarizing five months of "Listen & Explore" engagement and marking the first major milestone in a…...
Placer County launches Placer Job Network to connect local employers and job seekers
3+ week, 1+ day ago (264+ words) We Deliver News to the Sierra Local news provides trustworthy information about what's happening in your community. AUBURN, Calif. " Placer County is introducing a new way to connect talent with opportunity right here at home. The Placer Job Network is…...
Factual Information About Lake Tahoe’s Black Bears
3+ week, 3+ day ago (708+ words) We Deliver News to the Sierra Local news provides trustworthy information about what's happening in your community. Bears often damage the insulation, exposing pipes to freezing temperatures or even damaging them in the process. Once a bear gets established, it…...
Tahoe National Forest seeking public input on 2026 OHV grant applications
3+ week, 3+ day ago (74+ words) Tahoe National Forest seeking public input on 2026 OHV grant applications'YubaNet We Deliver News to the Sierra Local news provides trustworthy information about what's happening in your community. Forest staff will consider the public comments received as they develop the final…...