Tag: Placer County
Business Briefs | May 13 – June 9, 2021
Squaw/Alpine announces construction timeline for gondola to connect the two resorts; Alibi Ale Works makes beer with help from bees; businesses raise $1 million for Tahoe Fund; more
Firework Displays a No-Go This Fourth of July
Firework displays in North Tahoe/Truckee are canceled for this Fourth of July. The pandemic is partly to blame, but so too is concern of increased visitation and potential wildfire.
Kings Beach Questions; STR Progress; more
In response to county, TRPA, Truckee STR ordinance coverage
Placer Brings Frustrations with Tourism Impacts to the Forefront
Frustrations with overtourism came to a head in 2020 with Covid-19-inspired travels to the Tahoe Basin. Now, after a series of community conversations, Placer County is proposing a slew of tourism-mitigating solutions.
One year in, what has the once-novel coronavirus taught you?
One year in, what has the once-novel coronavirus taught you?
News Briefs | March 11 – April 8, 2021
EPA raises sunken vessel from Tahoe; Washoe County moves forward with STR ordinance; Placer County embarks further on redistricting process; more.
Policing Via Social Media
“Social media has changed the game a bit” in the world of policing. Now local offices use the ubiquitous platforms more than ever.
Do you think dogs should be allowed off-leash in the Tahoe...
Do you think dogs should be allowed off-leash in the Tahoe area? Community members weigh in.
We’re Stayin’ Alive, Stayin’ Alive
Several local businesses have pushed back against state and national regulations during COVID, and over the course of the last few months the Ink spoke with a few about the reasons why.
One by One: Vaccinating the Locals
Vaccines in El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, and Washoe counties have been administered to nearly 100,000 residents. A gap between supply and demand slows the process while insight from vaccinated locals shows enthusiasm for the rollout.