North Tahoe Community Alliance

06/02/2026

The TOT-TBID-funded Tahoe Wood Project continues to explore innovative ways to support sustainable housing and forest health in the region. Last month, the project hosted the free public workshop, Building Tahoe Housing from Local Wood: Hands-on Panel Workshop, which provided training on nail-laminated timber and engaged stakeholders in conversations about integrating locally sourced wood into priority housing needs in the Truckee-Tahoe region.

06/01/2026

Summer in North Lake Tahoe takes coordination 🌲

Join us for June’s First Tuesday Breakfast Club as local agencies and partners share what’s happening on the ground ahead of the busy season — from parking management and transportation updates to destination stewardship and human impact mitigation efforts.

We’ll hear updates from Placer County, Tahoe Transportation District, NTCA, Supervisor Gustafson, and more, followed by agency updates, Q&A, and community stump speeches.

☕ June 2, 2026
⏰ 7–8:30 a.m.
💻 Virtual on Zoom

If you live, work, or care about North Lake Tahoe, this is a chance to hear directly from the people helping shape how summer works up here.

Join us → firsttuesdaybreakfastclub.com

05/21/2026

May is Wildfire Preparedness Month, a timely reminder that readiness is a shared responsibility across our region.

At this month’s First Tuesday Breakfast Club, local and regional fire, forestry, emergency management, and infrastructure partners shared updates on wildfire response, forest health, evacuation readiness, and ongoing fire suppression efforts. The discussion underscored the importance of coordination between agencies and communities as we prepare for the season ahead.

As wildfire season approaches, residents and visitors are encouraged to stay informed by exploring available resources, including emergency alerts, interactive maps, and educational tools that support preparedness and awareness throughout the region.

Preparedness here isn’t just planning, it’s part of how we care for each other and this place.

Watch the Breakfast Club recording and learn more.

As wildfire risk continues to shape life in the Sierra, preparedness and regional coordination remain critical priorities for North Lake Tahoe. The May 2026 First Tuesday Breakfast Club brought together local and regional experts to share updates on wildfire response, forest health, emergency planni...

05/20/2026

If you host a short-term rental in North Tahoe, you already know the responsibility gap: most guests want to do right by this place, but they don't know there's no need to buy bottled water here, that bears will pry open a car for a candy wrapper, or that quiet hours actually mean something to your neighbors.

There's a free kit that does the explaining for you. The Lake Tahoe Short Term Rental Guest Messaging Kit covers five things guests consistently don't know — water, fire, bears, parking, and noise — and puts the signage exactly where the behavior happens: faucet hang tags by the sink, gas tank hang tags by the propane, "Close. Lock. Check." stickers on the bear box, an interior sign by the front door for parking, a quiet hours table topper on the patio.

One kit per home, free, pick up at the North Lake Tahoe Visitor Information Centers in Tahoe City or Kings Beach.
Order at: https://laketahoeshorttermrentals.com/

A small thing hosts can do that makes a real difference 🏔

TOT-TBID Dollars At Work

05/04/2026

The North Lake Tahoe TBID was just renewed by the business community for another 10 years — and with the renewal came an updated Management District Plan (MDP) that more clearly lays out where the roughly $6.5M raised each year is reinvested back into our community.

For 2026–2036, the budget categories are: • Economic Health & Resiliency — 47% • Community Vitality — 22% • Zone 1 (lakeside) Specific Services — 15% • Environmental Stewardship — 10% • Contingency — 4% • Placer County collection administration — 2%

Behind those percentages: workforce housing programs, transit and transportation initiatives, trail connectivity, stewardship and human-impact mitigation, infrastructure that supports both residents and visitor-serving businesses. The work is carried out collaboratively through NTCA, the North Tahoe Chamber, and Lake Tahoe Travel — with shared staff across organizations to keep things efficient.

This is the playbook for the next decade of TBID-funded work in North Lake Tahoe.

Read the full Management District Plan and category breakdown: https://www.northtahoecommunityalliance.com/economic-health/with-tbid-renewal-revised-management-district-plan-outlines-how-funds-are-allocated/

Onward into the next chapter. 📊

TOT-TBID Dollars At Work in partnership with Placer County

When the North Lake Tahoe Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) was renewed by the business community for another 10 years, the Management District Plan (MDP) detailing how the approximately $6.5M in funds generated by the assessment are spent was also updated. The intention was to simplify a...

04/24/2026

We're hiring the 2026 Lake Tahoe Ambassadors — a paid summer internship for local youth, run in partnership with the Sierra Nevada Alliance.

Ambassadors get hands-on training in natural history, wildfire prevention, trail stewardship, species identification, and communication, then spend the summer at beaches, trailheads, and visitor centers sharing responsible-recreation tips with visitors. They also model stewardship in action — picking up litter, supporting clean recreation spaces, and using citizen-science tools to track observations in the field. College-level crew leaders guide the team.

If you (or a young person you know) cares about Tahoe and wants to spend the summer protecting it, apply here 👉 https://www.northtahoecommunityalliance.com/environmental-stewardship/now-hiring-lake-tahoe-ambassadors/
TOT-TBID Dollars At Work

04/09/2026

Stay connected to what’s happening in North Lake Tahoe.

From local meetings to festivals and events, TahoeEventsCalendar.com is your go-to resource for staying informed and getting involved in the future of our community.

This season, getting to those events is even easier. TART has expanded evening service and introduced new summer shuttle options to help residents and visitors access popular events across the region. From Tahoe City to Olympic Valley and the West Shore, these free transit options are designed to reduce congestion and make it easier to enjoy everything our community has to offer.

These services, funded by TOT-TBID Dollars At Work, support a more connected, accessible, and vibrant North Lake Tahoe.

Explore upcoming events and plan your ride.

04/07/2026

Explore the latest trail improvements in North Tahoe, designed to better connect our community and enhance year-round recreation.

This video highlights recent updates to the West Shore Trail, Pam Emmerich Memorial Trail, and Martis Valley Trail—including smoother, safer pathways, expanded accessibility, and new connections for walking, biking, and more.

Made possible through NTCA's TOT-TBID Dollars At Work and collaboration with Tahoe City Public Utility District, North Tahoe Public Utility District, Northstar Community Services District, and other regional partners, these projects reflect a shared investment in outdoor access.

Watch to see how these multi-use trails are coming to life—and connecting North Tahoe, one mile at a time.

Explore the latest trail improvements in North Tahoe, designed to better connect our community and enhance year-round recreation. This video highlights recen...

03/02/2026

📅 First Tuesday Breakfast Club is THIS Tuesday, March 3rd!
Join us from 7:00–8:30 AM for a look at the new TOT-TBID Dollars At Work projects coming to North Lake Tahoe in 2026. On the agenda: childcare and youth development programs, local wood-based business opportunities, and an employer housing resource hub — plus a full overview of what's ahead this year.

First Tuesday Breakfast Club is a community forum hosted by the North Tahoe Community Alliance. It presents an opportunity to learn about timely community news, project information, and relevant updates from businesses and influencers in North Lake Tahoe. Breakfast Club takes place on the first Tues...

02/27/2026

Headed to the Snowfest fireworks on Feb. 27 in Tahoe City? The TART Park & Ride program is offering free shuttle service from Olympic Valley and the West Shore to help reduce congestion and environmental impacts.

Two free shuttle options:
• Olympic Valley Route: Free parking at Palisades with stops at Everline, River Ranch, and TART Olympic Valley locations
• West Shore Route: Serving Granlibakken, Sunnyside, Homewood, and Tahoma

Funded by TOT-TBID Dollars at Work and managed by TNTTMA, Tahoe City Downtown Association, and Palisades Tahoe.

Skip the hassle and choose public transit: tahoetruckeetransit.com/snowfest.