Nevada County Local News: Business, Economy & Jobs


All Local Business, Economy & Jobs News articles contributed by our local media allies and other local newsrooms.

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07/19/2024
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A proposed industrial development, including a sawmill and wood processing facility, has elicited concern among local residents.

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07/19/2024
A judge has halted a union effort at the Wonderful Company, throwing into question a new state law designed to make it easier for agricultural workers to organize.

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07/16/2024
California courts have long upheld below-minimum wage pay for prison inmates working a wide range of jobs. A 2024 ballot measure that would ban forced labor could alter those decisions.

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07/12/2024
A mother picks up her son from daycare in Richmond on Sept. 26, 2022. Photo by Marissa Leshnov for CalMatters

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07/10/2024
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The Truckee 4th of July Parade, produced by the Truckee Chamber of Commerce, proved that our little town knows how to have a great time!

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07/10/2024
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Visit Truckee-Tahoe unveiled its latest initiative, the Sustainable Truckee Visitors Guide. This digital and printed guidebook is designed to educate visitors on how to enjoy Truckee responsibly.

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07/08/2024
Private-sector jobs in California have declined since their post-pandemic peak, while public-sector employment has shown gains, the state’s Legislative Analyst’s Office says.

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07/08/2024
A program for low-income, first-generation STEM students at community colleges is receiving millions of dollars to expand across the state.

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06/28/2024
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Truckee Thursdays is a feel-good event that beckons the community to enjoy live music, a licensed alcohol area, food court with local food trucks and vendors, children’s activities and a variety of artisan vendors from 5 to 9 p.m. every Thursday until Aug. 15 (no event July 4).

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06/26/2024
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The Truckee Town Council met on Tuesday, June 25, to discuss the appeal of Pioneer Commerce Center Building.

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06/20/2024
On June 19, California YIMBY announced support for the California Forever project going to the Solano County ballot in November.

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06/12/2024
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Visit Truckee-Tahoe celebrated the three year milestone of its investment in the TART Connect shuttle service.

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06/11/2024
On June 11, Solano County elections officials announced the verification of necessary signatures for the California Forever sponsored initiative to amend the county General Plan to be on the November ballot.

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06/06/2024
The weekly Art Walk returns to downtown Nevada City every Friday from 6-9PM through August.

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06/06/2024
A panel of labor experts at the CalMatters Ideas Festival say California workers should have more access to more apprenticeships that pay more. Barriers still exist, especially for women and low-income Californians.

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05/31/2024
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The Eastern Sierra region is set to receive a significant economic boost through the newly-launched Sierra Jobs First initiative, part of a statewide investment aimed at job creation, industrial strategy, and economic development.

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05/31/2024
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Julie Gardner, who was born and raised in South Lake Tahoe, has recently taken over as CEO of California's most prominent employment social enterprise non-profits, Downtown Streets Team.

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05/30/2024
After four years of efforts, the Provisions cannabis dispensary is open in Grass Valley.

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05/27/2024
California’s governor, Gavin Newsom, flew more 6,000 miles to Rome this month to deliver a brief speech on climate change at a Vatican-sponsored conference.

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05/26/2024
Image for display with article titled Truckee Chamber June Lunch & Learn – Navigating DEI

The Truckee Chamber of Commerce invites you to our June Lunch & Learn on Wednesday, June 12, from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at Truckee Town Hall in the Town Council Chambers.

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