Dear Friends and Neighbors – We know how difficult the COVID 19 pandemic has been to cope with. It has turned all of our worlds upside down. Your commitment to close business, work from home and stop gathering in groups has made a huge difference in the course of this virus. We want to…
The Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Program is a new emergency unemployment assistance program under the CARES Act that unemployed Californians can turn to if they do not qualify for regular unemployment insurance. The Employment Development Department has been directed to streamline the process so that Californians who are struggling financially due to COVID-19 can…
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…
SAVE SMALL BUSINESS Helping small employers who are struggling during the COVID-19 outbreak. The Save Small Business Fund is a grant making initiative offering short-term relief for small employers in the United States and its territories. VITAL TO OUR ECONOMY Small businesses are the foundation of our communities and our economy. Employing nearly half…
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The public health crisis surrounding COVID-19 has significantly impacted our North Lake Tahoe economy. Please take the survey below to help us understand the extent of these impacts to your business and the most important governmental paths to relief. [BUSINESS IMPACT SURVEY]
WIPES CLOG PIPES! The North Tahoe Public Utility District wants to remind our customers that Wipes Clog Pipes! If you are using cleaning wipes and other disposable cleaning products to clean around the house, PLEASE make sure to dispose of them in the trash and not the toilet! Wipes can clog sewer pumps and cause…
The North Tahoe Public Utility District (NTPUD) continues to track the ever-changing circumstances of the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. On Friday, April 10, 2020, Placer County issued a new order that clarifies, strengthens, and extends the terms of the previous directive to reduce person-to-person contact and increase physical distancing in order to further slow transmission of COVID-19. The…
Placer Health Officer issues new order through May 1 to slow the spread of COVID-19 For Immediate Release: April 10, 2020 AUBURN, Calif. — Placer County Health Officer Dr. Aimee Sisson has issued a new order that clarifies, strengthens, and extends the terms of the previous directive to reduce person-to-person contact and increase physical distancing…
North Lake Tahoe -Gift Card Recovery Program Buy Now, Spend Later! In an attempt to help struggling businesses during this difficult time, the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association, in conjunction with North Tahoe Business Association and Tahoe City Downtown Association, is starting a gift card recovery program. Please take a few minutes to complete this…