Published on Feb. 17, 2021 Placer workers struggling to afford a home will soon have a new option to make their housing dreams come true. The county’s Workforce Housing Preservation Program will pay homeowners to deed restrict their properties so that only local workers can purchase or rent them. The program would provide qualifying home…
Why North Lake Tahoe’s TBID is a Positive Step Forward The passing of North Lake Tahoe’s Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) ensures locally generated funds are governed by local businesses (instead of Placer County). The District plans to begin collecting assessments on July 1, 2021 to bolster a year-round economy, offset tourism impacts and support…
Welcome New NTBA Members On behalf of the NTBA staff and Board of Directors, we want to thank these businesses for becoming North Tahoe Business Association members. We are excited to have them helping to support our vital organization that is actively involved in improving economic vitality and quality of life in the communities of…
Placer County Seeking Members for New Housing Taskforce On February 9, 2021, the Placer County Board of Supervisors approved the formation of a new Board-appointed committee. The Housing Development Advisory Taskforce will provide support to the Board to help identify and move forward affordable housing projects in the county. The taskforce will consist of nine community members with…
COVID-19 BUSINESS IMPACT SURVEY It’s been just over a year since the first COVID-19 case was detected in our country, and the pandemic continues to have an overarching influence in all of our lives. As we begin the new year and adjust to our new normal, it is important for us to hear how your…
February 17, 2021 For Immediate Release For more information, contact Kellie Cutler, Media Contact Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe 530.550.9999; kellie@ca-tt.com CATT Announces Hiring of New Truckee North Tahoe Government Affairs Manager Peter Fenolio hired as CATT Truckee North Tahoe Government Affairs Manager Truckee, Calif. – The Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe (CATT) has taken…
North Tahoe’s Martis Valley Trail Project Gains Momentum Published on January 21, 2021 The Martis Valley Trail project in North Lake Tahoe reached significant funding and multi-agency environmental review milestones this month as part of a trail system envisioned for the region. The 10.2-mile paved pathway will connect the Town of Truckee through Martis…
GETTING VACCINATED The Placer County Public Health Division is coordinating COVID-19 vaccine efforts in alignment with recommendations from the California Department of Public Health, the COVID-19 California Governor’s Vaccine Task Force, and the COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force Working Group. VACCINATION ELIGIBILITY Everyone 16+ who works or lives in Placer County is now eligible to receive…
An SBA loan that helps businesses keep their workforce employed during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. First Draw PPP loans can be used to help fund payroll costs, including benefits in addition to mortgage interest, rent, utilities, and worker protection costs related to the pandemic. First Draw PPP Loans for first time program participants Second Draw PPP…
Placer County seeks to further address trash issues in North Lake Tahoe For Immediate Release: Jan.12, 2021 AUBURN, Calif. – Responding to recent health and safety concerns with trash in the North Lake Tahoe region, the Placer County Board of Supervisors voted today in support of potentially increasing trash service requirements in eastern Placer…