North Lake Tahoe Launches Shop Local Campaign

The North Lake Tahoe Resort Association and regional business associations have teamed up to help make holiday shopping even more rewarding this year. In an effort to encourage shopping local, we have created a 5-week holiday shopping scavenger hunt to drive locals and visitors around the region to complete shopping related challenges. The contest will run…

State Issues Limited Stay at Home Order to Slow Spread of COVID-19

Non-essential businesses and personal gatherings are prohibited between 10 PM and 5 AM beginning Saturday, November 21 at 10 PM SACRAMENTO – In light of an unprecedented, rapid rise in COVID-19 cases across California, Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced a limited Stay at Home Order requiring generally that non-essential work,…

Thanksgiving 2020 in North Lake Tahoe

Celebrate Thanksgiving in North Lake TahoeDeals & Activities to be Thankful for From community meals to takeout, to Small Business Saturday and holiday shopping, there are a plenty of covid friendly events happening around Thanksgiving in North Lake Tahoe. For all events, visit our event calendar. Community Safe Dining Let’s Talk Turkey! Thanksgiving Drive-Through Distribution…

Governor Newsom Announces New Immediate Actions to Curb COVID-19 Transmission

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Governor’s Press Office Monday, November 16, 2020 (916) 445-4571 Governor Newsom Announces New Immediate Actions to Curb COVID-19 Transmission New actions include pulling an emergency brake in the Blueprint for a Safer Economy and strengthening face covering mandate   Vast majority of counties are in the most restrictive tier starting tomorrow…

North Lake Tahoe Launches Takeout Tahoe to Support and Promote Regional Restaurants

TAKEOUT TAHOE SUPPORTS REGIONAL RESTAURANTS As cooler temperatures and capacity limitations impact restaurant operations, the North Tahoe destination offers critical support to local dining establishments.The North Lake Tahoe Resort Association (NLTRA) recently launched Takeout Tahoe, an initiative to support and promote local restaurants through fall, winter and beyond. The campaign includes a downloadable guide to…

Happy Holidays 2020

HAPPY HOLIDAYS Placer County Public Health shares COVID-19 safety tips ahead of holidays As the holiday season approaches, many are wondering how to safely celebrate in the time of COVID-19. Pending forthcoming additional state guidance, Placer County Public Health is sharing some tips to help community members start thinking about ways to connect during this…

NEW Grant Program – Placer Shares Impact Grants

We’re continuing to invest in the community with our new Placer Shares Impact Grants. Placer County has designated an additional $5 million of its Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act funding to aid small businesses and nonprofits in the county through a new, targeted grant program called Placer Shares Impact Grants. Funding for small…

Placer County moves back to Tier 2 on Tuesday, Nov. 10

Understanding Tier 2 Guidance Placer County moved back to Red (Tier 2) on Tuesday, Nov. 10. This directly impacts restaurants, retail stores, cinemas, gyms & salons (find all business tier guidance and operational modifications HERE). Under Tier 2 guidelines, the following updates are in place: Restaurants can open indoors at 25% capacity Retail can open indoors at 50% capacity Cinemas can…

Placer County Board of Supervisors approves $5 million in grant funding for community stabilization

  For Immediate Release: Oct. 28, 2020 AUBURN, Calif. — The Placer County Board of Supervisors has approved an additional $5 million of the county’s Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act funding to aid anchor businesses and social safety net programs critically impacted by COVID-19. This move comes on the heels of economic indicators…