SBC In the News
Leaving a legacy of land
The man who had seen tens of thoughsands of Sierra Valley sunsets, and in his 90s turned his love of that landscape into a tirelyess effort ot preserve ranches in California's largest alpine valley, died in January.
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Making moves on the Sierra checkerboard
Called the Sierra checkboard, the pattern of land ownership divides every-other square mile into public and private ownership. Created more than a century ago to help with the Transcontinental Railroad develop a route over the mountain, it now leaves the U.S. Forest Service and other government entities in a difficult place for land management and fire fighting.
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Storing Carbon in the Sierra
With climate change confronting the Sierra Nevada, new ideas — and perhaps new economics — are beginning to take hold.
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Saving the Ranch
Conservation easement protects another Sierra Valley ranch from development.
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Campaigns Encourage Thinking and Buying Local
Heading out to eat dinner recently, I was struck once again (as I am every fall) by how dark it was at 5 p.m. and by how downtrodden the restaurant workers were.
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Yes, We Can
The Sierra Business Council (SBC) believes the Sierra Nevada has a fighting chance to become a sustainable region, despite being under significant pressures.
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How Much Money is the Sierra Worth?
Clean water and fresh air are just two of the vital resources the Sierra Nevada provides to millions of people for free — and both are often taken for granted.
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Latinos Call Pedestrian Safety Top Priority
Abel Villagomez lives down the street from the North Tahoe Boys and Girls Club and Kings Beach Elementary, and everyday he sees groups of kids walking down his street.
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Event Coaxes Locals To Stay Home And Spend
The Truckee Downtown Merchants Association is organizing an event that will encourage residents within the triangle of Truckee, Incline and the West Shore to “Think Local, Be Local, Buy Local.”
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