Placer County Business, Economy & Jobs Articles

California is full of places and communities, but most are not cities. Here's what it takes for a community to become a city, the benefits of being one—and why the state has a 'de facto moratorium' on new cities.

Billionaires now own Twitter, Facebook and numerous other online and offline media outlets. But there are other information sources not run by the super-rich. We've found a few and listed them here.

Elon Musk says he plans to make Twitter a haven for 'free speech,' but a look at his list of investors suggests that the world's richest person may have other reasons for purchasing the highly influential social media platform.

California has some of the worst economic inequality in the United States. Is the housing crisis a cause?

You wake up late, dry-mouthed and puffy-eyed from last night’s partying. You sort through your hangover remedy options: electrolytes, kombucha, pear juice, raw egg, exercise — or that age-old cure: hair of the dog. Don’t laugh. According to Kat Valentina, …

In California, you can bet on a horse race, buy a lottery ticket, put money on poker in a card room and play slots at a tribal casino all in the same day.

California will likely reject legal sports betting, despite being the state with the most pro sports franchises and the biggest potential gambling market.

Coal is the dirtiest fossil fuel, yet it is the source of 40 percent of the world's energy. California remains an exception to coal industry dominance, using and producing less coal that almost any other state.

Oil aka petroleum holds a tighter grip on California than any other energy source. Here's how Big Oil came to dominate the state and world economy, and some hints at how oil's grip may finally loosen.

Here’s who is eligible for a 2022 gas rebate, how you will get it, when and how much you should expect.

As California and the nation narrowly averted the first railroad strike in 30 years, here's a look at how damaging rail strikes have happened before, from the 19th century to today.

In an attempt to slow California's housing crisis, Gov. Gavin Newsom signs pair of bills, SB 6 and AB 2011, that will allow development where now-closed businesses once stood, without rezoning those areas for residential projects.

You stop by a local retailer to purchase gear and stay for a bite and brew. You go to a local bookstore for the latest release, order a coffee and reserve a conference space for your virtual meeting. You head …

In advance of the 2022-23 winter season, ski areas in California and Nevada are investing heavily in infrastructure upgrades including at many downhill and cross-country resorts in the Tahoe Sierra, according to a release from Ski California. Ski California, a …

Canned cocktails are taking the country by storm. They are sold at bars, hotels and supermarkets. It’s easy to open a can and enjoy a cocktail with no preparation or fuss — perfect for a day on the lake, in …

Natural gas is sometimes called a 'clean' fossil fuel, but it comes with considerable risks to the environment in both its use and how it is extracted. Here's how natural gas is a major cause of climate change.

There's too much parking! Why a new law, AB 2097, cutting back on parking space requirements in new housing and business developments could be a game changer for the climate, and the housing crisis.

South Lake Tahoe’s newest neighborhood hangout is the perfect place to enjoy food, have a beer, coffee or wine, and sway your hips to live music. Sandwiched between Eldorado Beach and Tahoe Bike Company on Highway 50, Lakeview Social is …

Self-proclaimed foodies and garlicologists Greg Lusson and Kayla Burton stumbled into a ramen house and tried black garlic. That meal changed the trajectory of their lives. Black garlic is less spicy than white garlic. It’s easy to digest and offers …

Solar power, and a network of giant battery storage facilities, are playing an essential role in moving California toward its goal of exclusive reliance on renewable energy sources.