Tahoe Library branches are opening on May 4, 2021 for public browsing. Computer use or indoor seating will not be offered yet, perhaps by mid-June. It’s a grab-n-go model. The WiFi at both branches, which is up 24/7, has been expanded to reach well out into the parking lot in Tahoe City and entirely around the…
Rent Help for Placer County Placer County is accepting applications for emergency rental assistance through April 30 at renthelpplacer.com. Income-eligible households who are unable to pay for rent and utilities because of COVID-19 are encouraged to start the application process now. Learn more For Immediate Release: March 22, 2021 Income eligible renters can now apply for assistance at RentHelpPlacer.com AUBURN, Calif.…
Placer County Moves to Red Tier Placer County moved into the red tier on Sunday, March 14, the California Department of Public Health announced after statewide vaccination thresholds were met and state tier metrics relaxed as a result. View a summary of what the red tier means here. “This is a big step and one that we welcome.…
North Lake Tahoe businesses officially pass the Tourism Business Improvement District with unanimous support from the Placer County Board of Supervisors North Tahoe business owners from key local industries demonstrated their ongoing support for a Tourism Business Improvement District at the Placer County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tues., Mar. 9. The final public hearing…
Update California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program We are excited to announce four new rounds of the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program. On February 23rd, Governor Newsom signed into law a comprehensive package providing urgent relief for the small businesses of CA. The package provides an additional $2 billion – a four-fold…
New $500 million state COVID relief grants program includes nonprofits – details below! We are excited to announce two NEW rounds—Rounds 3 and 4—of the California Relief Grant. On February 23, Governor Newsom signed into law a comprehensive package providing urgent relief for the small businesses of CA. The package provides an additional $2 billion…
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…
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…
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…