Last week, the county announced that vaccine access would begin for residents 75 and older. Initially this was a process they said that “will take time” as vaccine supplies remain extremely limited. Officials estimate that there are approximately 13,000 Nevada County residents who are 75 and older. According to Nevada County Public Health, the county has received more than 8,800 doses of COVID-19 Meet Our Team
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COVID: Nevada County not ready for eased restrictions
Nevada County’s COVID-19 risk level data once again stalled following moderate improvements the previous week and is not ready for eased restrictions. Case rate and positivity statistics increased, going from 20.8 new cases per day to 26.3 and 7% to 7.3% positivity for the week starting Jan. 17. In order to meet criteria to move into the red/substantial tier, the county needs to have fewer than Meet Our Team
Under average snowpack reflects statewide trend
The California Department of Water Resources conducted its second snowpack survey of the season Wednesday, after two significant storms swept through the area. Chris Orrock, public information officer for the department, went with a team to Phillips Station near the intersection of Highway 50 and Sierra-at-Tahoe Road. The snow depth measurement is double over what was documented just before the Meet Our Team
Special delivery: Snow or shine, Tahoe Food Hub delivers to those in need
For nearly a decade, Tahoe Food Hub has steadily grown in the North Tahoe area, seeking to connect the community to food grown within 150 miles, while also helping those facing food insecurity. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, the company has seen a surge in demand and a shift in its business model. Courtesy of Tahoe Food Hub Each Monday the orders begin flowing in for Susie Sutphin and her Meet Our Team
Biden housing plans include help for first-time buyers
(NerdWallet) — It’s hard to afford a house if you’re a first-time buyer. The Biden administration has a plan for that: giving first-timers up to $15,000 to apply toward a down payment. Frustrated would-be homeowners might favor that proposed solution. But it almost surely would drive house prices even higher. The proposed First Down Payment Tax Credit is one of many housing-related proposals Meet Our Team
Why Owning a Home Is a Powerful Financial Decision
In today’s housing market, there are clear financial benefits to owning a home: increasing equity, the chance to build your net worth, and appreciating home values, just to name a few. If you’re a renter, it’s never too early to think about how homeownership can propel you toward a stronger future. Here’s a dive into three often-overlooked financial benefits of homeownership and how preparing for Meet Our Team
