Nevada County Business, Economy & Jobs Articles

In NYT’s “The Farmers Had What the Billionaires Wanted,” we meet a man who wants to build a city in the middle of nowhere, and folks who are slowing him down.

If you have driven by the old Mellow Fellow building at the state line in North Lake Tahoe and wondered what has gone into the space, you're not alone. While the inside and outside of the building has gone through …

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Truckee resident Daniel Feldman grew up snacking on popcorn, more so than the average person. It was a nightly snack for him and his dad. 

California Forever, the company behind a proposed new city in Solano County, will submit a ballot measure seeking an exemption from local laws to allow development on the massive project to proceed.

When Arvi Sabherwal, owner of Toast – Indian & Asian Fusion in Zephyr Cove, took over the restaurant in November of 2022 he wasn't anticipating the large challenge that many other local restaurants are also facing: a shortage of employees.   

The highest court in the land will soon decide how much leeway cities and counties have in offsetting new construction with fees to pay for infrastructure.

San Francisco provides all tenants facing eviction access to an attorney. Across the Bay, in Contra Costa County, it’s a different story. Two tenants’ stories show the difference a lawyer can make.

Disney icon Mickey Mouse is now in the public domain, meaning anyone can create their own Mickey Mouse cartoons. Here’s what that means, and how it could affect the California economy.

Even though California faces serious water shortages, the Legislature’s analysts recommend weaker outdoor conservation requirements and longer deadlines for urban water agencies.

State lawmakers reconvene with a lot of problems to fix, but not a lot of money to spend on solutions with a projected $68 billion budget deficit.

California lawmakers made an effort in 2023 to remove red tape around new affordable houses, but obstacles such as high interest rates, sluggish local approval processes and a shortage of skilled construction workers remain.

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Boasting rugged terrain, historic buildings, and century-old railroad tunnels; the old mining town of Truckee is a hub for western American culture. Aligning with Truckee's rich history, longtime manufacturer Overland Sheepskin Co. is opening their doors and …

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Following the posting of a video on Nov. 23, 2023 by Watching the Watchmen, a YouTube channel run by the father-son duo David and Ben Gutterman, showcasing a heated confrontation in front of Sock Parlour, viewers of …

Drivers’ complaints about difficulty getting insurance coverage prompt state to reiterate laws, signal possible enforcement actions.

Long-duration energy storage is essential if renewables are to become the basis for a future, carbon-neutral power grid. Here's how California is leading the race to store energy from solar, wind, and other clean sources for use whenever it's needed.

An investigative report shows how California companies and governments avoid the Golden State’s strict environmental regulations by shipping toxic waste across state borders. New reporting shows how California exports the risk to Mexico.

Two-thirds of the bills opposed by the oil industry this year were killed, thanks in part to an alliance with the building trades union, forcing Democrats to sometimes choose between jobs and the environment.

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Nevada County Arts Council, Grass Valley–Nevada City Cultural District and Truckee Cultural District invite locals and visitors to Show Up for the Arts! this holiday season. With National Shop Local Artists Week still in sight, the …

As the state battles climate change and Californians drive fewer gas-powered cars, tax revenue will drop substantially, according to a new state analysis. EV fees will make up only part of the transportation shortfall so lawmakers need new funding options.

California’s rent cap doesn’t apply to some kinds of low-income housing, which has its own rules. But with inflation, some tenants have gotten much higher rent increases, even though affordable units were built with taxpayer subsidies.