Truckee and North Lake Tahoe regional officials cancel upcoming Fourth of July events in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; deferring to the state order

       For Immediate Release: May 4, 2020 NORTH LAKE TAHOE – TRUCKEE, Calif. — Truckee and North Lake Tahoe regional officials announced that they have made the tough decision to cancel the annual Fourth of July fireworks shows in Donner Lake, Truckee, and the North Shore of Lake Tahoe. Canceled events include the…

SBDC Sierra Resilience Fund

LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS Resources to Improve, Adapt and Recover The Resilience Fund was created for the community, by the community to provide rapid assistance to local small businesses in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In partnership with Sierra Business Council and local investors, we can help you navigate all of the available resources to help…

While statewide shelter-in-place order remains in effect, Placer County looks ahead to phased reopening

For Immediate Release: April 29, 2020 AUBURN, Calif. — As of Saturday, May 2, Placer County’s local health order will expire and residents will be guided by the governor’s Executive Order to shelter in place — removing any confusion over areas of difference between the two orders. This transition will allow a focus on planning…

Industry Roundtable Discussion — Reopening Your Business

You’re Invited: Industry Roundtable Discussion — Reopening Your Business The North Lake Tahoe Resort Association/Chamber is hosting a series of roundtable discussions (via Zoom) with each business sector in the region. In these sessions, we will start with introductory remarks and then ask individual business owners and operators to provide their thoughts about what concerns…

Sierra Sun to host webinar answering unemployment questions

Sierra Sun and partner publications will host a live informational webinar on April 16 at 1 p.m. addressing questions about unemployment benefits and career development during the coronavirus pandemic. Panelists will include Jessica Valand, Director of the Northwest Workforce Area for the Colorado Department of Labor and Unemployment, and Mellanee Montgomery, Employment First Coordinator with…