Jan. 27 The county’s COVID-19 case load rose to 3,420 on Wednesday, an increase of 26 from the prior day. Western county has reached 2,413 cases, and eastern county has 1,007. There were 567 active cases on Wednesday, a rise of 15 from the day before. There have been 2,780 people released from isolation, and 73 deaths. Everyone in Phase 1A is eligible for a vaccine, and some people in Phase 1B Meet Our Team
Archives for January 2021
Phase 2 of Soaring Ranch project postponed
For the second straight Truckee Planning Commission meeting, proposed changes to Phase Two of the Soaring Ranch project were continued. Following a nearly four-hour discussion on the topic, the Planning Commission moved to push the item to its next meeting in February. The project, at 10001 Soaring Way, is part of the Joerger Ranch Specific Plan that was adopted in 2015. The three-phase Soaring Meet Our Team
Unemployment spikes for first time in months
Grant program under scrutiny Image via iStock California’s economic recovery is trending in the wrong direction. The Golden State’s unemployment rate grew to 9% in December, triggering the first month-to-month increase since April 2020, according to figures released Friday by the Employment Development Department. While the nation’s unemployment rate remained static in Meet Our Team
Nevada County supervisors launch $250,000 ’Last-Mile Broadband Grant Program’
FROM A RELEASE: Expediting access to the internet for all residents is the goal of Nevada County’s “Last-Mile Broadband Grant Program.” With the Board of Supervisors’ allocation of $250,000, county staff, working with the Sierra Business Council, seeks applications from internet service providers to support distance learning, remote working, and tele-medicine. “Reliable internet access is Meet Our Team
How to move safely during the pandemic
When COVID-19 first hit, plans were inevitably put on hold. We were told it was safest to stay still, stay home. But months later, we’ve had to figure out how to move forward — safely. For some, that means physically moving. Maybe you’re chasing new dreams, making new commitments, or purchasing a new place while interest rates are low. Maybe your lease is up. Maybe living with Meet Our Team
Vaccine rollout + EDD = chaos
Presented by California Biotechnology Foundation Good morning, California. It’s Friday, January 22. Persistent tech problems Image via iStockCalifornia is struggling to provide residents with two items central to surviving the pandemic — the vaccine and unemployment benefits. California as of Wednesday had administered 38% of its 4.2 million doses of vaccine, ranking 45th Meet Our Team
