Tahoe Truckee Region Local Business, Economy & Jobs News Articles

Economy & Jobs County of Nevada

State Grant Could Help Black-Market Growers Go Legit

11/18/2021
If a state grant materializes as expected, Nevada County could legalize thousands of cannabis growers.

Economy & Jobs

BrewBilt Manufacturing Keeps Breweries Going with Quality Equipment

11/18/2021
BrewBilt Manufacturing filled a gap in the brewery industry by providing equipment that was hard to come by. Today they are still thriving.

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Agriculture & Gardening Economy & Jobs

Holding Back the Bud Boom

11/08/2021

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Cannabis business is blossoming, and so are tax revenues. But industry insiders say the state is leaving money on the table.

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Agriculture & Gardening Economy & Jobs County of El Dorado County of El Dorado Board of Supervisors

Cannabis Growers Considering Suit Against El Dorado County

11/07/2021
El Dorado County Growers Alliance members say they plan to sue the county and its Board of Supervisors for blocking commercial cannabis licenses. “There have been 10,000 licenses issued in the other legalized counties ... but El Dorado for some reason can’t seem to issue one,” said license applicant Lee Tannenbaum.

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Economy & Jobs Transportation

Biden Secures $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill. What’s In It for California?

11/05/2021
The big infrastructure bill passed by the House could mean another $5.8 billion over five years in new federal dollars to California. The bill will help fix highways and bridges, and it provides funding for programs to make communities more pedestrian and cyclist-friendly.

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Economy & Jobs

Lakeside Resort Sells for $345M

10/28/2021
The Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino in Incline Village has been purchased by Larry Ellison, the co-founder of Oracle.

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Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Economy & Jobs

Tahoe Planning Agency Approves Ski Run Cell Tower Application

10/18/2021
A proposed cell tower on Ski Run Boulevard got final approval after a Tahoe Regional Planning Agency hearing. The application for the 112-foot tower, by Verizon Wireless, had been approved by the city of South Lake Tahoe in 2019 but faced opposition from neighbors.

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Education Economy & Jobs

Teachers Reach Settlement With Tahoe Truckee Unified School District

10/18/2021
The Tahoe Truckee Education Association has achieved a settlement with the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District that will bring a starting salary for a beginning teacher with a California teaching credential to almost $61,000, helping attract and retain high-quality teachers.

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Economy & Jobs Housing Neighborhoods Government

Short-Term Losses

10/16/2021
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The ‘vacation rental’ boom has disrupted the housing market and driven neighbors crazy.

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Environment Economy & Jobs History Government

Offshore Oil Drilling in California Waters, Explained

10/15/2021
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More than 50 years after the Santa Barbara oil spill, the state is still hit with oil disasters. Here’s why.

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Economy & Jobs Tahoe Prosperity Center

Tahoe Prosperity Center Publishes Report on Tahoe Basin Economy

10/12/2021
The Tahoe Prosperity Center, a community and economic development nonprofit for the Tahoe Basin, has published “2021 Baseline Report for the Tahoe Basin: Living and Working Today in and Around the Tahoe Basin.”

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Environment Economy & Jobs COVID-19

Link Between Port Traffic Jams and Oil Spill, Explained

10/11/2021
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California’s ports are backed up with overflow cargo ship traffic. Here’s why that’s dangerous.

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Economy & Jobs Land Use & Development

California Firm Snaps Up Tahoe Biltmore

10/10/2021
EKN Development Group has acquired the Tahoe Biltmore Lodge & Casino in Crystal Bay in a $56.9 million deal. The Newport Beach-based group plans “a branded marquee destination for both locals and visitors.”

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Economy & Jobs

Coming Soon: Craft Cocktails in Downtown Truckee

10/10/2021
Edible Reno-Tahoe visits Old Trestle Distillery, created by a group of Truckee friends to create the world’s best whiskey. Fans have eagerly awaited the opening of a tasting room and restaurant, which is on the horizon for the beginning of 2022.

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Resilience Economy & Jobs Public Safety

What Is the True Cost of California Wildfires?

10/10/2021
Even though not a single structure burned in the city of South Lake Tahoe, a preliminary estimate shows that the Caldor Fire cost tens of millions in lost economic activity to the region. But is that really the total? Experts believe it’s not clear how much fires cost the state each year.

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Economy & Jobs COVID-19

Why California Jobs Have Been Slow to Come Back, Explained

10/08/2021
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COVID relief measures have ended. But people are still out of work in California.

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Economy & Jobs State of California

Takeout Cocktails? Under New State Law, They’re Good to Go

10/07/2021
A new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, Senate Bill 389, allows California restaurants to sell to-go alcoholic beverages through 2026. Customers must also buy a meal, and customers are limited to a maximum of two beverages per meal.

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Housing Economy & Jobs

Housing Market Refugees

10/05/2021
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News site Moonshine Ink profiles locals displaced by the price of rent, the fires, or other factors.

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Agriculture & Gardening Economy & Jobs State of California

Refill ’Er Up! Newly Signed Bill Allows for Wine Bottle Reuse

10/05/2021
A state bill was recently signed into law allowing consumers to bring their own wine bottles to be refilled at participating tasting rooms. “The new legislation allows wineries to reduce packaging waste and cost,” said Heather Brand, owner I. Brand & Family Winery in Monterey County.

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COVID-19 Economy & Jobs

After 42 Years, Village Market Set to Close

09/30/2021
Owner Ron Stanger is closing Village Market in Incline Village, ending its four-decade history. Like other local entrepreneurs, Stanger is having trouble finding employees.

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