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Now nearly a year into the pandemic, many business owners are starting to see the unique ways the pandemic has changed the way the economy functions. For some, it’s changed in surprisingly good ways.

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Environment

An Economy Dominated By Tourism, Tahoe Region Still Feeling Impact From First Stay-At-Home Order

December 18, 2020 | Ezra David Romero

With more than 60% of its economy dependent on tourism, the Tahoe region is struggling economically. A new report shows more than 120,000 people in the region lost their jobs at the start of the pandemic.

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State Government

Becerra: Amazon Not Cooperating With California’s COVID-19 Safety Investigation

December 15, 2020

California’s attorney general has filed a petition to get Amazon to comply with investigative subpoenas into the e-commerce giant’s coronavirus prevention efforts.

Business

Sacramento Business Journal: Rocklin And Loomis fight Over A Future Costco Store

December 11, 2020 | Mike Hagerty

The town of Loomis approved a Costco to be built on the border of Loomis and Rocklin, much to the chagrin of Rocklin. The city has sued Loomis in hopes of rescinding approval of the huge Costco store due to traffic and tax issues.

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State Government

Newsom Teases A New Stay-At-Home Order, But Local Officials Are In The Dark

December 2, 2020 | Nicole Nixon

Officials in a handful of purple-tier counties described being “aware of the rumor mill” on new restrictions but “in a holding pattern” while awaiting more details.

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