TAHOE/TRUCK
At the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District Board of Trustees meeting on April 24, Amy and Jason Lapp of the Scotty Lapp Foundation presented an assignment to build a regional skate park in downtown Tahoe City in memory of their son, Scotty Lapp. asked the TTUSD Board of Directors for a joint use agreement with the Tahoe City Public Utility District (TCPUD) that would allow the skate park to be built on a TTUSD-owned parcel of land at 211 Grove St. in Tahoe City, next to existing baseball fields and Tahoe Lake Elementary School, according to a staff report.
The express site is at the east end of the school’s property, just off Grove Street, where there is a network dog park, operated through TCPUD. The agreement proposes that the dog park be eliminated and that the area be converted into a park for a 10,000-square-foot skate park. The location of the assignment features lighting fixtures that turn on between dusk and nine p. m. m. , on-site public restrooms, and public parking available.
The Scotty Lapp Foundation was established in honor of Scotty Lapp, who died in a twist of fate skiing at Alpine Meadows when he was 16 years old. The Lapps told the board that Scotty enjoyed skateboarding in Tahoe City, but claimed there is nowhere where skaters can do so legally. skate as the nearest skate parks are in Incline Village and Truckee. He expressed interest in building a skate park that would be available to other young people in Tahoe City.
The base has built a 4,000-square-foot transient skatepark, which is now in its third summer and will likely be demolished until the end of the year, according to Jason. It is located in the former Blue Agave in Tahoe City. Amy said the park attracts between 30 and 80 users per day.
The base raised more than 75% of the budget needed to build and maintain the park. Letters were earned from District Five Supervisor Cindy Gustafson, the North Tahoe Community Alliance, the Tahoe City Downtown Association, the Tahoe City PUD, and the Tahoe Office. of the County’s Executive Order.
The Board heard from network members and Tahoe City PUD Director of Parks and Recreation, Indra Winquest, who stated that TCPUD staff and the skatepark board of directors.
The TTUSD Board of Trustees has reached an agreement to create an action item for a formal vote at the May 15 Board meeting.
~TC
TAHEE CITY
On Monday, April 22, the building that houses the Tahoe Forest Health System clinics at 905 N. Lake Blvd. , Suite C, in Tahoe City, broke down due to a small fire. By order of the authorities, the construction company shut down its operations.
The lab is scheduled to reopen on Monday, April 29 at 7:30 a. m. M. EN 925 N. Se asks patients to call (530) 582-3270 to check in upon arrival.
The fitness formula is underway to repair fitness and wellness in Tahoe City.
Patients can call (530) 582-6205 for more information, to choose service locations, and to reschedule existing appointments.
Tahoe Forest’s primary care and urgent care clinics, at 925 N. Lake Blvd. , Suite B, in Tahoe City, remain open for the time being. However, patience is required in those clinics, as the outage has affected their IT systems.
Please refer tfhd. com or call (530) 582-6205 for up-to-date information related to the closing.
~ TFHD Press Releases
NEVADA COUNTY
Last month, doctors at Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital reached out to Nevada County with considerations about an increase in the number of patients noticed in emergency rooms and other settings due to headaches from recreational nitrous oxide use. Complications are neurological and come with tingling in the extremities, loss of sensation, significant weakness, and long-term neurological damage.
Nitrous oxide, also known as laughter, noz, or whip fuel, is a colorless fuel that is commonly used for sedating and pain relief in medical settings, although it is also used for recreational purposes. In medical settings, nitrous oxide is highly regulated and regularly administered. with oxygen for protection reasons. When used recreationally, it is ingested in much higher concentrations.
In reaction to the considerations of medical providers, Nevada County Public Health and Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital have developed educational resources in Knowoverdosenc. com that come with a website, a fact sheet, and an educational toolkit containing protective and fitness data related to the recreational use of nitroso. rust, adding potential hazards. Long-term neurological disorders similar to heavy use.
“Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, we have noticed an increase in substance abuse for many reasons,” said Dr. Tyler Hill, medical director at Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital. “In Nevada County, we have noticed the devastating effect many other people have had to be hospitalized due to major neurological conditions, in addition to the inability to walk and care for themselves on a daily basis. These neurological effects are irreversible and require long-term care for those affected. One of our biggest considerations is the use of nitrous oxide in our youth.
Those interested in a remedy for nitrous oxide or other drugs can visit Knowoverdosenc. com/local-resources or contact Nevada County Behavioral Health at (530) 265-1437.
Anyone experiencing the effects of excessive nitrous oxide consumption, in addition to nerve damage, deserves to seek medical attention as soon as possible, as studies show that an early remedy improves the chances of recovery.
~ Nevada County Press Release
NEVADA COUNTY
The Nevada County Board of Supervisors is changing speed restrictions and adding a speed limit reduction on Donner Pass Road. The board is expected to take a final vote on the adjustments on May 14.
At the April 9 board meeting, the Department of Public Works proposed lowering the speed limit on Donner Pass Road from 35 miles per hour to 25 miles per hour between Interstate 80 and Donner Drive.
State law requires speed limits to be set at 5 miles consistent with the hour increment closest to the speed at which 85% of the public is comfortable driving. Exceptions come with express protection considerations similar to proximity to bicyclists, pedestrians, or residential developments. , as is the case with the Donner Pass Road segment.
~ Nevada County Renews
TRUCK/TAHOE
The Tahoe Truckee Housing Hub creates opportunities to boost second home production and advocates for removing barriers to the construction of small housing projects. Learn more about tahoehousinghub. org.
Once again, up to $150,000 will be available again for East Placer staff looking to purchase a home in the North Lake Tahoe area. The Placer County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the reactivation of the Workforce Housing Preservation Program following the updated program rules. and materials on loan.
WHPP is helping local staff secure housing by offering 16%, or up to $150,000, of the home’s directory price. In return, the space is limited by deed for 55 years so that only qualified local staff can occupy the residence. This monetary assistance does not want to be reimbursed and the deed restriction resumes with each sale or transaction of the property.
The program, which has been suspended for eight months, offers no source of income limit for applicants and will especially reduce borrowing costs for North Lake Tahoe workers.
Homes considered for the program must be located in the unincorporated area of eastern Placer County. An eligible applicant must have at least one family member over the age of 18 and hired full-time at a location within the geographic barriers of the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District. Workers working remotely within the TTUSD will also be required to work for an employer whose primary job title is within those limits.
Learn more about the Workforce Housing Preservation Program in placer. ca. gov/7130/workforce-housing-preservation-program.
~ Placer County Renews
NEVADA CITY
The Tahoe National Forest plans to begin prescribed fire operations in the spring beginning April 29, depending on fuels and weather conditions. Planned burn locations and allocation schedules would likely vary throughout the forest.
Each prescribed chimney operation follows a specialized burn plan, in which temperature, humidity, wind, plant humidity, and smoke dispersion situations are considered daily before a prescribed chimney is implemented. All of this data is used to determine if and when to burn.
Prescribed burns reduce fuel and bloom, reducing the severity of wildfires in the long run. Prescribed burns also repair the health and diversity of forests and provide additional protection to surrounding communities in the event of a wildfire.
The smoke produced by planned prescribed burns is lower than that produced by unplanned wildfires. Prescribed burns now can prevent the effects or spread of wildfires in the future.
The next prescribed fires come with the American River Ranger District and the Yuba River Ranger District. The Sierraville and Truckee Ranger districts come with the bottom burn on the eastern side roads: 400 acres of bottom burn along the Forest Service roads in both districts.
Sign up for alerts and news about prescribed chimneys from the Tahoe National Forest in bit. ly/tahoenews. Schedules, updates, and photographs of the prescribed chimney assignment will also be shared on inciweb. wildfireplaceplace. gov. Tahoe’s National Wildfire Information Line is (530) 264-8309. You’ll also find news and updates on the Tahoe National Forest X and Facebook pages.
~ Tahoe National Forest Press Release
CHESTNUT
The Placer County Office of Veterans Affairs helped record a record 5,208 veteran claims in the last fiscal year, an increase of more than 40% over last year, which is already a record, according to knowledge presented to the Board of Supervisors. .
These claims led to a record reimbursement of $11,592,954 for local veterans in 2022, a record and nearly five times the amount awarded a few years earlier. Last March, the VSO surpassed its monthly record, with more than $1. 6 million awarded. This spectacular building increase is due in part to the enactment of the PACT Act, which expanded Veterans Affairs (VA) physical care and decomponent benefits for veterans exposed to burns, Agent Orange, and other poisonous substances. Recent updates to the PACT Act are expected to add more, increase eligibility and demand.
Placer County has about 25,000 veterans, and the county’s local VSO is helping them register claims and maximize their VA benefits for free, from pensions to physical care to education. Services are also available for family members of veterans.
The Placer County VSO is also among the best in the state in terms of capital in terms of grant investment, according to recent data. Grant investment is the cash the county receives from CalVet based on its workload.
The VSO offers schedules in Rocklin, Auburn, and by appointment in Carnelian Bay. Learn more at placer. ca. gov/veterans or by calling (916) 780-3290.
~ Placer County Press Release
TRUCK
The Truckee Chamber of Commerce has announced the theme for this year’s 4th of July parade, Throwback Thursday. The theme encourages parade-goers to showcase the spirit of bygone eras, whether through vintage clothing, vintage cars, or iconic cultural references. The topic presented through Ali Jenkins, a member of the community. The Tahoe Forest Health System is this year’s Grand Marshal and commemorates the 75th anniversary of TFHS.
To apply for admission to the parade, truckee. com/authentic-mountain-town/4th-of-july-truckee-style.
Trophies will be awarded to the best in the show and to the winners of the five categories: advertising (representing a company), youth organization (under 18), vintage cars, open (for teams that do not have compatibility in any other category) and untested compatibility.
Sponsorships that the network can continue to enjoy from this Truckee tradition. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jessica Penman, president and CEO of the Truckee Chamber of Commerce, in jessica@truckee. com.
The Truckee Chamber of Commerce is generating the parade in partnership with the City of Truckee and Big Blue Adventure logistics. For more information on how to participate in the 4th of July parade, contact the Truckee Chamber of Commerce at (530) 587-8808 or via email at info@truckee. com.
For more information, truckee. com/news/4th-of-july-parade-activities/
~ Truckee Chamber of Commerce Press
NEVADA COUNTY
The Nevada County Youth Commission is seeking new members for the 2024/25 school year. Members must be between the ages of 14 and 19, live in Nevada County, and/or be enrolled in a Nevada County school system. as a bridge between youth and the Board of Supervisors and identifies, connects, and advocates for issues facing youth in Nevada County.
Commissioners serve a one-year term. There are six vacancies available.
“Being a part of the Youth Commission is a very rewarding and rewarding experience,” said Chair Mackenzie Rist. “I’ve had amazing opportunities and I’ve gained a lot of skills and a lot of wisdom that a lot of other people don’t have. get to much later in life. As a commissioner, I feel like I’ve been able to begin to create a positive replacement within the organization my age and, more importantly, in my community.
The deadline is May 7, with interviews scheduled for May 16-21. Bids to be part of the commission will be made from May 29 to 31. The supervisory board is expected to verify the appointments on June 25.
Learn more about nevadacountyca. gov/youthcommission or Jeff Dellis at jeff. dellis@nevadacountyca. gov.
~ Nevada County Press Release
TRUCK
Nearly 3 years after opening, Truckee Artist Lofts, a mixed-use housing network founded in 2021, hosts its first-ever exhibition combining TAL resident artists with guest artists from the Truckee/Tahoe/Reno metro area. On Saturday, April 27, TAL artist-in-residence Patricia Eagan will provide the Quinzaine Salon Collective, a collaboration of visual artists who cultivate an appreciation of the arts through practice and engagement.
Based on the Parisian salons hosted by artists Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas, Fortnight Salon Collective will be located in TAL’s resident showroom, known as 9848. Gallery, for an art fair and exhibition for Earth Day. For their show, TAL artists provide works that illustrate the tension of the encounter between nature and industry, to read about micro-local places – and the goal – of maintaining planet Earth. The thematic exhibition will include photography, painting, combined techniques and mosaics.
Literary artist Patricia Eagan will introduce the members of the Quinzaine Salon Collective: Tahoe musician and Tahoe Truckee School of Music instructor Alice Osborn, Reno poet and University of Nevada assistant professor Joanne Mallari, and Truckee Artist Lofts artists Joanne Corso, Rebekah Masters, and Love Andreyev. and Donna Snow.
Live music will begin at four o’clock in the afternoon. A generative writing workshop will begin shortly after 4:30 p. m. After the workshop and an animated short film, visitors will be invited to share their poetry for an open mic performance at 5:30 p. m. m. The first six children to submit will be invited to decorate a pot and plant a succulent. This occasion is free and open to the public.
~ PKaye’s Creative Press Release
TAHOE/TRUCK
A Tahoe/Truckee nonprofit is teaming up for the second annual Grow Your Own festival, which features gardening demonstrations and a high-altitude seedling sale. This informal networking event shares the benefits of developing food in high-altitude regions with a watershed. friendly practices.
Event Dates:
At each location, participants will have the opportunity to collect seedlings, each selected for their ability, to serve as a short season of development.
UCCE Lake Tahoe Master Gardeners will offer informative hands-on demonstrations and be able to answer questions about what grows most productive in the area. Topics include site selection, soil preparation, and pest management. Learn more about volunteer opportunities on the occasion and a stop at each site’s gardens. Additional demonstrations are included with container gardens, raised beds, compost, children’s activities, and more.
Check the calendar of on-site occasions and reserve edible grass seedlings at the highest elevations in slowfoodlaketahoe. org/occasions.
Organizations and suppliers interested in the occasion can contact:
~ Slow Food Lake Tahoe Press Release
NORTH LAKE TAHOE
Two mothers whose love of music and diligence in giving music lessons to their children created a lifelong love for music that is now North Lake Tahoe.
Two concerts in the Tahoe Music Alive 2024 series are committed to moms who have encouraged music lessons, practice, and fun. The July 6 concert through Julliard flutist Carol Wincenc, also known as the “Queen of the Flute,” is sponsored through Charlene and Dan Simmons in honor of Charlene’s mother, Jean Wear (1920-1992), who played the flute and gave flute lessons and mentored music students. The Oct. 13 Insight Chamber Players concert is sponsored through the Banzett Fund for the Musical Arts, honoring Lorelle Banzett’s mother, Edna Teresa “Terry” Anderson (1917-2011), a watercolorist who also sang in choirs when she was 80.
Tahoe Music Alive is committed to bringing world-class musicians to local schools, starting with the Brazilian ensemble Duo Violao Plus Percussion. The ensemble will perform in Kings Beach on May 4 and play for Truckee High School last week. Student tickets for the concert are $10.
Tickets for Tahoe Music Alive concerts can be purchased at tahoemusicalive. org/events or eventbrite. com/tahoemusicalive.
~ Introducing Tahoe Music Alive
LEANING VILLAGE
The North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District will host a blood drive on Tuesday, May 7, from 9 a. m. to 19 p. m. at five p. m. , at the main fire station at 87five Tanager St. Food and beverages will be courtesy of Hyatt Regency Resort, Spa.
To schedule an appointment, call (775) 329-6451 or donantes. vitalant. org.
~ North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District Press Release
TRUCK
Summer Concert on the Green returns to Tahoe Donner on July 5 and 6, with two nights of live performances through the most sensible dance and tribute bands. Tickets are on sale now and are expected to sell out.
On Friday, July 5, kick off with Deckheads, a band of Caribbean cowboys, followed by Pop Fiction, featuring hits from the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s.
On Saturday, July 6, Decoy, a local band generating hits full of rock, pop and country, will open for Jumping Jack Flash, a tribute band to the Rolling Stones.
The Summer Concert on the Green is a family-friendly event held at the Tahoe Donner Driving Range, located next to the Trout Creek Recreation Center. Concertgoers are likely to bring picnics and low-backed lawn chairs. The food truck area will feature menu features from local vendors. Dogs are not allowed.
Doors open for general admission at 4:30 p. m. , with music starting at 6:00 p. m. to 10 p. m. Tickets are $50 for adults and $25 for children ages 3 to 12. Toddlers 2 years and under are free.
Buy tickets with prices and learn more about tahoedonner. com/summerconcert. All priced ticket sales are non-transferable and non-refundable.
~ Tahoe Donner Association Press
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