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Happy Trails: Where to Hike in Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe has long attracted nature lovers from across the world. Nestled in the heart of the Sierra Nevada, the [...]
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When disaster strikes, you’ll need to have these information resources available on your smartphone.
Fires, floods, earthquakes—California’s got it all. And CERT volunteers are ready to step in.
As California insurance companies have revoked the fire policies of thousands of homeowners, the state has taken steps to get them covered again.
California wildfires are becoming larger, more frequent and more ferocious. ‘Malibu Burning’ author Robert Kerbeck shares simple steps you can take to protect your home.
Making it through the earthquake is the easy part. The hard part is surviving in the chaos that follows.
The climate change era has created a whole new set of terms for a wide variety of storms and other weather phenomena. Here are some of the most important.
California residents can turn to these public and private entities to help prepare for wildfires and protect their property.
Community service districts can do most anything a city government can do. Here’s how they work and how to start one.
The pesky mosquito can be deadly as well as annoying. Here’s how local governments in California have been waging war on mosquitoes for more than a century.
California will soon add a new emergency hotline service with the number 988. Here’s the story behind that new service, and the original 911 number.
Since long before the COVID-19 pandemic, states have possessed broad authority to protect public health, even to suspend laws and commandeer private property. Here’s why, and how it works.
What does it mean when firefighters call a fire "contained?" Here's a brief guide to commonly used fire prevention terminology.
From YubaNet...
From Sierra Sun...
The Olympic Valley Public Service District Board took a key step toward updating development impact fees charged for fire services by approving a contract for a legally required nexus study and fee analysis.
From Tahoe Daily Tribune...
Lake Tahoe watercraft inspection stations are open for the season to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species and boaters can now book an appointment for this summer online, announced the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and the Tahoe Resource Conservation District.
Truckee Fire has opened the application period for the Wildfire Prevention Grant Program. This Measure T funded program is designed to enhance and support forest management, fuel reduction and community preparedness projects.
As human beings, we are innately fascinated with the natural world and often spend time and money to view the strength and resiliency of wildlife.
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit has announced effective at 8 a.m., Wednesday, May 1, 2024, all hazard reduction burning will require a permit in Nevada, Yuba, Placer and Sierra Counties.
The Truckee Tahoe Airport District has announced the approval of $1,934,500 in funding for eight district-wide wildfire mitigation projects.
Clean Up the Lake is embarking on a light-hearted and comedic journey to develop creative content that promotes boating safety, in collaboration with the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency.
From The Union...
In times of crisis, each and every member of our community can play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our neighbors.
From California Local...
A new bill would make it illegal for homeless residents to camp in certain places, such as near schools, throughout California. Its authors say such a ban has had great success in San Diego. But a closer look at that city paints a more nuanced picture.
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