For the first time ever, the different entities, counties and agencies that represent Lake Tahoe are collaborating on the development of guiding principles and practices to preserve our region’s natural resources. Lake Tahoe residents, community members and stakeholders interested in reducing human impacts on our environment—particularly as our population surges during peak times—are invited to…
North Tahoe Firefighters train in preparation for the 2022 fire season. Photo courtesy: Julien Lecorps North Tahoe Fire and Meeks Bay Fire Protection Districts Prohibit ALL Open Burning and Recreational Fires Tahoe City, Calif. May 31, 2022 – On May 19, 2022, CALFIRE NEU suspended burn permits for the season, and on Monday, May 24, 2022…
Expanding East Placer Workforce Housing Opportunities Placer County is bringing forward some updates to East Placer housing programs in May and June to increase housing opportunities for the local workforce. Changes include expanding and removing income requirements for certain local worker programs and projects, incentivizing long-term rentals, and allowing moveable tiny houses. Workforce Housing Preservation…
Welcome New NTBA Members On behalf of the NTBA staff and Board of Directors, we want to thank these businesses for becoming North Tahoe Business Association members. We are excited to have them helping to support our vital organization that is actively involved in improving economic vitality and quality of life in the communities of…
NORTH LAKE TAHOE WILL LAUNCH DRONES INSTEAD OF FIREWORKS TO CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY THIS YEAR The shift aligns with the region’s commitment to sustainability and stewardship, and addresses community concerns related to fire risk and environmental impacts FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (March 31, 2022) – After a two year Independence Day fireworks…
Placer taking another look at feasibility of biomass facility in North Lake Tahoe Published March 8, 2022 AUBURN, Calif. — The Placer County Board of Supervisors today authorized staff to restart the feasibility evaluation for a biomass to energy facility in North Lake Tahoe. A plan for the project was initially approved in 2013, however…
Placer County removes the name Squaw from all county-maintained roads Published Feb. 24, 2022 The Placer County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted to rename the three county-maintained roads that contained the word “Squaw” to alternative names. Squaw Valley Road was renamed Olympic Valley Road, Squaw Peak Road was renamed Shirley Canyon Road, and Squaw…
Placer County Introduces a New Micro Biz Grant Microbusinesses in Placer County that have been negatively affected by the pandemic can now apply for relief grants of up to $2,500. The official deadline to submit your application is Mar. 31, 2022. The program includes a total of $412,500 in funding* from the California Microbusiness…
Tahoe Transportation District revives pay-to-park program for second year at East Shore Trail Park Tahoe generates funds to help maintain, expand trail network March 1, 2022 (Stateline, Nev.) — Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) reintroduces the fee structure today for those parking near Tunnel Creek to access Lake Tahoe’s East Shore Trail. The metered parking…
Welcome New NTBA Members On behalf of the NTBA staff and Board of Directors, we want to thank these businesses for becoming North Tahoe Business Association members. We are excited to have them helping to support our vital organization that is actively involved in improving economic vitality and quality of life in the communities of…