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Image caption: More than 9 million Californians who rely on Kaiser for healthcare would be affected by the scheduled Oct. 4 labor action.
Kaiser Strike Over Worker Pay Could Hit Dozens of California Hospitals

Kaiser Permanente provides health care to more than 9 million Californians. A strike this week could affect patients at dozens of hospitals.

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Save Mart owners disappointed to see lease terminated, looking for new locations

TAHOE CITY, Calif.— After proudly operating in Tahoe City for over five decades, it was announced by Save Mart that their store in the area would be closing due to the termination of the lease for...

Image caption: Fast food workers celebrate as Gov. Gavin Newsom signs a bill raising their minimum hourly pay to $20.
New CA Fast Food Minimum Wage Set at $20 Under New Law

More than half a million fast food workers, mostly minorities and women, will earn higher minimum wage because Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a fast food bill Thursday. But some say that’s not a living wage.

Image caption: California workers could receive unemployment benefits if they go on strike. It’s up to Gavin Newsom.
Gov to Decide if Unemployment Benefits Go to Striking Workers

A union-backed bill that would make strikers eligible for California’s unemployment benefits awaits the governor’s signature. Businesses say it’ll cost too much.

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Silver Store owner lives for her customers

The Silver Store is being honored as Business of the Year at the upcoming Auburn Chamber of Commerce State of the Community Awards.

Image caption: Many Planned Parenthood workers say they have heavier workloads and tougher working conditions since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Planned Parenthood Workers Unionize After Roe v. Wade Overturn

Planned Parenthood clinics in Southern California saw a sharp increase in abortions after the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade. Now, workers at the clinics are creating a union.

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California is Turning to Crypto Kiosks to Regulate the Sector

Cryptocurrencies have found fertile ground in California, once one of the best crypto-prepared jurisdictions and supporters in the United States.

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Save Mart in Tahoe City to close due to lease not being renewed by landlord

TAHOE CITY, Calif.— After more than 50 years of serving the Tahoe City community, the property landlord of the Save Mart store in Tahoe City has chosen not to renew the store's lease. The store...

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Officials cut the ribbon on the Tahoe Blue Event Center, ‘In 3 years you’ll see a much healthier economy’

To make it a reality over 60 tradespeople, contractors and subcontractors, as well as more than 30 appliance and furniture vendors coordinated to get the desired result, a state-of-the-art 5,000-seat multi-use event center with 10,000 square feet of additional meeting …

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Auburn seeks company to perform energy audit for efficiency, savings

The City Council unanimously approved a resolution that would allow the city to issue a request for proposal for an energy services contract to create an investment-grade audit on all city-owned and operated facilities.

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Colfax expands cannabis to adult use

The Colfax City Council approved an ordinance Tuesday, Sept. 12, that will amend its cannabis policy to expand the allowable retail scope to include adult use.

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Natural Grocers to host hiring event ahead of opening new store in Incline Village this winter

The Natural Grocers team is excited to announce the planned opening of the new store on Jan. 17, 2024, with residents of Incline Village and the surrounding communities invited to attend a special hiring event from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. …

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Full service salon celebrates grand opening on lower Kingsbury, hiring local beauticians

After nearly a year of new ownership, Salon at the Lake is now operating under a different crew as Luxe Beauty Studio.

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Virat Vij appointed as new director of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management at LTCC

This year’s fall semester at Lake Tahoe Community College will welcome Virat Vij as the new director of the Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Program.

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Historic Old Town Post Office closes its doors

The Old Town Post Office at 1583 Lincoln Way closed its doors this month, leaving many wondering if the historic post office will reopen.

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Local repairman crafts functional art, customized Lake Tahoe shaped cabinets

After being urged by family members, Edher Sanchez, owner of Tahoe General Repair, hung his first piece which connects his skills and creativity. What started as a fun side project for himself, Sanchez said, has grown into a brand new …

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“You can never break the chain”: Chain restaurants around the Basin

Sometimes a person comes to Lake Tahoe, falls in love with it, and comes up with an idea that takes off and turns into a beloved staple in the community that lasts for decades. A...

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Water is a human right under California law, but it doesn’t always work out that way.
Agriculture and Water Shortages in the State’s Breadbasket, Explained
There are many causes contributing to this crisis. And as you may already know, this situation really is nuts.
The cycle of crime and homelessness is escalating, but it doesn't have to be that way.
Homelessness and Crime in California: Even More Complex Than You Think
What causes the cycle of homelessness and crime, and how to stop it.
Thousands of homeowners have been kicked off their fire insurance policies.
California Fire Insurance Crisis: How the State Helps Homeowners
The state tries persuading insurance companies to cover homes in fire zones.
Moss Landing in Monterey Bay is the world’s largest battery storage facility for solar and other renewable energy.
Solar Power and California’s Clean Energy Goals
How the sun is helping push the state toward 100 percent renewable energy.
Owning homes is the primary way the middle class builds wealth, and an option no longer available to most Californians.
Is California’s Housing Crisis Making Inequality Worse?
California has some of the worst economic inequality in the United States. Is housing a cause? Could it be a cure?
Though life expectancy has declined in recent years, Californians still live longer than most Americans.
Want to Live a Long, Healthy Life? Move to California
Californians live longer than people in all but three states, but not all counties are equal.
They help feed the whole country, but life for California’s farm workers remains a struggle.
How California Feeds the Country
California, a state known for high-tech and show business glitz, is also America’s farming powerhouse.
Zoning laws tell you what you can and can't build on the property you own. How does government get away with that?
How Zoning Laws Shape California and Society
Zoning is everywhere, but is it a way to regulate development or a tool for social engineering?
How California reclamation districts turned millions of acres of wetlands into fertile agricultural land, starting in the earliest days of the Gold Rush.
Reclamation Districts: Turning ‘Swamps’ Into Farmland
From its earliest days as a state, California has been trying to turn marshes into productive land.
Long-duration energy storage, such as this thermal energy storage facility, allows renewable energy sources to operate at full capacity without overloading the power grid.
How California Leads the Race For Long Duration Energy Storage
For renewable energy sources such as solar and wind to be viable, ways to store the power they create are essential.
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