On November 30, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new $500 million program, the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program, to provide grants of up to $25,000 to small businesses and nonprofits in California. Nonprofits in either 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) categories with yearly gross revenues of $2.5 million or less will be eligible for a…
California’s New Stay Home Order On Thursday, Dec. 3, Governor Gavin Newsom outlined a new set of restrictions based on the regional strains on critical care services as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. The regional Stay Home order will be imposed if 85% of intensive care unit beds are filled. Once a region’s ICU bed capacity…
Published on Dec. 1, 2020 The Placer County Board of Supervisors today authorized an additional $2 million in Placer Shares Impact Grants to support businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, the county has allocated $16 million in grant funding in order to assist struggling businesses and nonprofits. “With these additional funds, our goal…
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…
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,…
Immediate actions to slow the spread of COVID-19 were taken today by state health officials and Governor Gavin Newsom as cases across the country continue to increase. Starting tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 94% of Californians will live in counties placed in the most restrictive purple tier (including Placer County, Nevada County and El Dorado County).…
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…
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 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…
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…