Placer 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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03/23/2024
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The popular Gumba’s pizza has reopened as Gumba’s II next to Grizzly Grill Restaurant in Blairsden featuring pizza, wings, salads and desserts for takeout only.

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03/22/2024
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The Exchange has brought back its Sunday Markets street fair on Commercial Street in Old Town Auburn on the fourth Sunday of each month through November.

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03/22/2024
Image for display with article titled Foothills Motel Renovation Highlights Property's Historic Charm

A look at the four-year project to upgrade a 1950's motor inn while retaining its period look and charm.

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03/19/2024
Image for display with article titled AdventureSmith Explorations Founder Named 2024 Top Travel Specialist by Condé Nast Traveler

Todd Smith, founder and president of Truckee-based AdventureSmith Explorations and a pioneer in the small-ship adventure cruise industry, has been named among the Top Travel Specialists on Condé Nast Traveler's annual list. This marks the eleventh time Smith has been selected for this recognition.

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03/16/2024
Image for display with article titled Alpenglow Sports 18th Annual Winter Speaker Series Concludes; Raises Over $430k for Local Nonprofits

On Thursday, March 7, the Alpenglow Sports 18th annual Winter Speaker Series, hosted by Tahoe Mountain Realty, concluded with series cofounder and one of the best storytellers alive, Dave Nettle.

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03/14/2024
An introduction to locals living out of their vehicles and examples of municipal "safe parking programs."

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03/09/2024
Image for display with article titled Sugar Bowl Resort Announces Season Extension, Discounted Spring Lift Access

With persistent mid-winter conditions and a deep snowpack of nearly 15 feet at its summit, Sugar Bowl Resort announced today that its ski season has been extended by three weeks.

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03/07/2024
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In honor of March being Women's History month, Sierra Sun has chosen to spotlight Tahoe City Downtown Association Executive Director Katie Biggers.

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03/07/2024
Image for display with article titled Golden State Natural Resources’ Wood Pellet Project and the Debate Over California’s Forests

Golden State Natural Resources (GSNR) is initiating a project aimed at enhancing the resilience of California's forestlands by acquiring and processing surplus biomass into pelletized fuel.

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03/05/2024
The consumer price index shows services are mostly responsible for persistent inflation, but prices for food and other goods in California remain high.

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03/04/2024
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The Placer County Board of Supervisors heard a presentation on the development of a Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Plan and formation of a Destination Stewardship Council at its meeting in Kings Beach on Tuesday.

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03/03/2024
Republicans want to scrap the law, accusing Gov. Gavin Newsom of corruption in dealings with a Panera Bread franchisee who is a major campaign donor. McDonald’s franchisees are funding a committee that is attacking Democrats who supported the law and are seeking local office in the primary.

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03/01/2024
On March 1, the California Public Utilities Commission gave approval for driverless taxi company Waymo to expand service into Los Angeles and San Mateo counties.

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02/20/2024
Logistics has been an economic lifeline for the Inland Empire for decades. Now that the industry is hitting a downturn, the region is feeling the pain.

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02/16/2024
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Town Manager Wes Heathcock says an offer of employment has been made for Ami Chilton to serve as finance director, starting March 11.

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02/15/2024
Image for display with article titled Local Leaders Travel to Germany to Promote Rocklin, Roseville

Traveling with the Greater Sacramento Economic Council, Rocklin Vice Mayor Jill Gayaldo joined area leadership to promote Rocklin and Roseville on an international scale this month.

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02/15/2024
Image for display with article titled Newly Opened Lincoln Brewery Promotes Agricultural Lifestyle

Three years in the making, Fowler Ranch Farm Brewery officially opened its doors, seated on land with a rich history of Placer County farming.

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02/15/2024
For the first time in decades, California is tightening its rules on workplace exposure to lead, a poisonous metal that can wreak havoc throughout the body.

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02/15/2024
When and if California legalizes sports gambling, the policy should honor the laws established in partnership with tribes decades ago, says Assemblyman James Ramos.

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02/14/2024
The San Pedro ports had a busy January as they rebounded from last year’s labor troubles and picked up cargo redirected because of Suez and Panama canal troubles.
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