This is a Tough Time for Animal Welfare
Now is the time to adopt an animal, says Stephanie Nistler, Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe CEO.
Liberty Utilities Doesn’t Own the Sun
In this January My Shot, Peter Tucker takes issue with Liberty Utilities’ solar program, contending it must be easier and more cost effective for consumers.
Tahoe Basin Area Plan Amendments Are Essential
In this January My Shot, Steve Teshara explains why Placer County’s Tahoe Basin Area Plan Amendments are essential.
Airport Noise, Runways, and Community
In this January My Shot, Rick Stephens agrees airport noise is a problem for nearby homeowners, and says lavatory spending is not outrageous.
Tahoe Basin Area Plan Amendments = Developers’ Dreams Come True
In December’s My Shot, Tahoe City’s Ron Grassi, a retired attorney, asserts the amended Tahoe Basin Area Plan makes too many concessions to developers.
Steve Randall’s 37 Years at TDRPD Made all the Difference
In his December My Shot, writer Pete Kristian lauds Steve Randall for his 37 years as general manager of the Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District. Randall will retire this winter.
Truckee 2040 Falls Short on Environmental/Community Benefits
In December’s My Shot, Mountain Area Preservation’s advocacy director, Sophia Heidrich, argues the Truckee General Plan Update, called Truckee 2040, doesn’t go far enough on protections for climate change, scenic corridors, marginalized community, and workforce housing. Heidrich urges readers to stay involved.
Living Under the Flight Path
Truckee resident Megan Butcher says it’s time to stop using taxpayer money to subsidize the airport. The millions of dollars saved can provide much-needed benefits for the whole community.
Join Truckee Dirt Union to Help Make Mountain Biking Awesome
In November’s My Shot, Truckee resident Matt Chappell explains why readers should join Truckee Dirt Union to help preserve and maintain our mountain bike trails, especially Donkey Town Trail (formerly Jackass Trail).
County Supervisor and SBC Vice President Say Yes to Measure V
Supporters and opponents of the Measure V sales tax proposal on November’s ballot share their opinions.