Category: Policy
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From Yosemite to Tahoe, Making Development Work Is Only Half the Question
Kingsbarn says shorter access would help make development more feasible near Yosemite. Kings Beach has had years to see how many different public decisions can become part of making difficult redevelopment work. Over the weekend, people kept sending me the same Yosemite story. Anna Kramer at NOTUS reported that the National Park Service has been…
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Kings Beach and Opportunity Zone 2.0 — What happens if more begins to pencil?
Placer County is asking California to reconsider Kings Beach Census Tract 06061020107 for Opportunity Zone 2.0, a federal program that offers tax benefits for qualifying private investment in designated low-income census tracts. The Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to support that reconsideration after the California Department of Finance initially did not advance the Kings Beach…
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AB 2679: Safer Recreation Access in Tahoe — What Should California Get Right?
AB 2679 starts with a straightforward goal: make recreation access safer. People should not have to park dangerously along Tahoe highways or walk through active traffic to reach beaches, trails and public lands. Assemblymember Heather Hadwick, TRPA and supporters have made a credible case that California needs clearer authority to address those conditions. At a…
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Why North Tahoe Residents Need a Say in Our Electricity Costs and Supply
Strong North Tahoe founding member Danielle Hughes explains why North Tahoe electricity costs and supply decisions are about affordability, transparency, resilience, and local representation.
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$400M for SR 89/267 Ski Traffic? Let’s Prioritize North Tahoe’s Needs First, Not Tahoe Highway Expansion
Hey North Tahoe Neighbors, Let’s Talk About Our Roads (and Our Future) We all live here, and we all know the feeling – trying to get around during a busy holiday weekend can be a real headache. Placer County is looking at a big plan to tackle this traffic on Highways 89 and 267, especially…
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Two Scholarship Opportunities for Community Learning in Tahoe
Are you interested in shaping the future of your community? Two unique scholarship opportunities are now available to help locals learn more about housing, land-use planning, and local government decision-making in the Tahoe region. 1. TRPA Community Academy Scholarship The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) has launched the Community Academy, a webinar series designed to…