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New Placer County foundations helps support crime victims
PLACER COUNTY — Awareness and support are the goals behind a new nonprofit organization in Placer County that aims to help victims and survivors of crime.The Placer Justice Foundation streamlines a lot of the services and resources from the county directly to people to help them cope.Nothing prepares a mother to lose a daughter."My daughter went missing," said Debbie Boyd, the foundation's secretary. "Turned out she was kidnapped, murdered and her body hidden for 15 years."In 2005, Christy Wilson was last seen leaving the Thunder Valley Casino with Mario Garcia. He would later be convicted and sentenced to prison.However, it...
Wildfire prevention: New BurnBot to improve forest restoration in Tahoe-Truckee region
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Fire and community resource agencies in the Tahoe-Truckee region are taking action to improve wildfire prevention. “Forest health has to be our number one goal. Because if we lose the forest, we lose everything else, said Amy Berry, the CEO of Tahoe Fund. “People aren’t recreating, people aren’t visiting, the lake is not going to be blue and people might lose their lives.” The Tahoe Fund, North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District, Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, and the Martis Fund are announcing the new BurnBot technology that will increase the pace and scale of forest restoration.
Tears shed when businesses asked City Council not to raise local minimum wage
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Over 40 community members expressed comments regarding a potential minimum wage increase at City Council Tuesday night, April 23. The majority were business owners opposed, some in tears as they shared concerns regarding an increased minimum wage. “I just want a break. I just...
Roseville man found guilty of murdering roommate
(FOX40.COM) — A Roseville man has been found guilty by a Placer County jury of stabbing his roommate 17 times leading to their murder in June 2022, according to the Placer County District Attorney’s Office. On June 15, the Roseville Police Department and Roseville Fire Department responded to a home on Loretto Avenue, near Frances […]
Hundreds remain chronically homeless in Placer and Nevada counties
(FOX40.COM) — The homeless and unsheltered populations in Placer and Nevada counties saw a slight decrease between the 2023 and 2024 point-in-time counts, according to data from the Homeless Resource of the Sierras. On Jan. 24 the two counties Continuum of Care offices conducted their point-in-time counts to see who stayed the night in shelters […]
Tahoe Donner appoints first female General Manager in over 40 years
TRUCKEE, Calif. – Amongst several hundred applicants from across the nation, one standout individual held the most relevant expertise to lead Tahoe Donner, an expansive homeowner’s association and mountain community boasting nearly 6,500 properties, a family-friendly ski resort, world-renowned cross country ski resort, championship 18-hole golf course and additional exclusive and public amenities atop the Sierra Nevada. This past month, the board of directors was pleased to announce its appointment of Annie Rosenfeld to general manager, the first female to hold the highest staff leadership position in over 40 years.
Tahoe Forest Pharmacy adjusts hours to accommodate lunch break for pharmacists, staff
TRUCKEE, Calif. – Effective Monday, May 6, 2024, the Tahoe Forest Pharmacy will be closed for lunch from 1:30– 2 p.m. every day. The 30-minute closure allows for an anticipated daily break for the Pharmacy team, while minimizing service interruption to customers. “A 30-minute closure for a lunch...
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