Unemployment Resources + FAQs

Can I file an Unemployment Insurance claim if I am self-employed? If you are self-employed and unable to work or have had your hours reduced due to COVID-19, you may be eligible for Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits under a few different scenarios: You chose to contribute to UI Elective Coverage and paid the required contributions…

PLACER COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER ISSUES DIRECTIVE TO STAY HOME EXCEPT FOR ESSENTIAL ACTIVITIES

PLACER COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER ISSUES DIRECTIVE TO STAY HOME EXCEPT FOR ESSENTIAL ACTIVITIES Published March 19, 2020 Placer County Health Officer Dr. Aimee Sisson has issued a directive for residents to remain at home except to engage in “essential activities,” effective 12:01 a.m., March 20, 2020, in response to local and regional spread of COVID-19.…

When business as usual… is unusual : Webinar Series for Small Businesses and Nonprofits

When business as usual… is unusual : Webinar Series for Small Businesses and Nonprofits Small businesses and Nonprofits are dealing day-by-day with the new realities in our homes, communities and business.  Are you a business manager or nonprofit executive director in the Tahoe/Truckee region? Are you trying to figure out what options and resources are…

Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order to Protect Renters and Homeowners During COVID-19 Pandemic

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, March 16, 2020 The Executive Order authorizes local governments to halt evictions, slows foreclosures, and protects against utility shut offs SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an executive order that authorizes local governments to halt evictions for renters and homeowners, slows foreclosures, and protects against utility shutoffs for Californians affected…

Immediate support and resources now available to small businesses impacted by COVID-19 in Placer County

AUBURN, Calif. — Placer County is committed to helping its small business community through the unprecedented and trying effects of the COVID-19 virus. Placer County is a partner of the Northern California Small Business Development Center and the Sierra Small Business Development Center, who are prepared immediately to provide support and resources to Placer’s business…

SBA To Provide Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19) Up to $2 Million in Disaster Assistance Loans

WASHINGTON – SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza issued the following statement today in response to the President’s address to the nation: “The President took bold, decisive action to make our 30 million small businesses more resilient to Coronavirus-related economic disruptions. Small businesses are vital economic engines in every community and state, and they have helped make…

North Shore to Improve Firework Safety

Story by Alex Hoeft | Moonshine Ink. Lake barge fires nearly suspended 2020’s Fourth of July celebrations. Fourth of July firework celebrations for 2020 in both Tahoe City and Kings Beach almost became a no-go back in September 2019. A letter from North Tahoe Fire Protection District Fire Marshal Todd Conradson informed Placer County and other stakeholders…