Tracking Tahoe/Truckee’s Wildfire Preparation
Our communities are ramping up wildfire preparedness through two key designations — Firewise and fire adapted — with dozens of neighborhoods organizing efforts. Is yours?
Grand Jury Investigations: The Who, What, How, and Why
California’s local grand juries allow citizens to submit complaints for possible investigation. In Nevada, it’s a different setup.
Speed Bumps and a Legacy on Pause
This edition’s YATA explores why there are many speed bumps in Kings Beach, but not in Truckee, as well as why Legacy Trail progress has been delayed.
This Winter, Let Sleeping Bears Lie (If They’re Actually Sleeping)
With all the options for year-round food, are local bears still hibernating?
Creeping Forward: Three Projects in the Pipeline
Hyatt Regency in Incline, 39 North in Kings Beach, and the Tahoe City Lodge — what are their statuses?
Threats in U.S. Schools Are Up. What’s TTUSD’s Policy on Keeping...
A threatening comment prompted additional security at a Truckee High School football game. The school district will hold two safety information nights in November, one lakeside and one in Truckee.
Cost of Severance and Retirement Packages for our Special District Leadership
A roundup of what’s paid to special district leadership employees after they’ve left their job.
Truckee Fire’s Mission to Get Paid for Servicing Martis Valley
Truckee Fire has been asking Placer County for its full share of Martis Valley property taxes for years. The county says it’s still evaluating the situation.
Nevada Commissioner Answers Fire Insurance Questions
The outlook for skyrocketing Nevada state fire insurance rates is bleak, for now. Also, what goes into the virtual fire safety inspections for short-term rental units?
Lower Electricity Costs During Summer, if the Timing Is Right
Liberty Utilities: Smoothing out the challenges of time-of-use rate implementation.