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El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Revitalizes Reserve Deputy Program
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 06/21/2012 - 8:40amThe El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office has restructured, reorganized and rejuvenated the Reserve Deputy Program. After being in existence for over 20 years, the Reserve Deputy Sheriff program was dwindling. At Sheriff D’Agostini’s direction the program has more than doubled in size and continues to grow.
State Workforce Consolidation Plan Gains Support From Northern Nevada Elected Officials
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 4:59pmCARSON CITY – Local elected officials representing the Northern Nevada workforce development agency have endorsed a plan to restructure the delivery of job training funds to Nevadans, including eliminating the two local boards now involved in the process.
Placer County accused of violating deputy’s employment rights
Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/25/2012 - 9:00pmNevada Announces Plans To Consolidate Workforce Investment Boards
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/08/2012 - 1:49pmCARSON CITY — A state agency announced Tuesday it plans to consolidate three separate boards that oversee workforce development into one, resulting in $5 million more in federal funds directed annually to helping train job seekers to find employment.
The plan, “Moving Nevada Forward: A Plan For Excellence in Workforce Development,” was released by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR).
Nevada Unemployment Shows Slight Improvement In First Quarter Of 2012
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 04/27/2012 - 3:55pmCARSON CITY — A broader measure of Nevada’s unemployment picture, including those who have given up looking for work, showed slight but continued improvement through the first quarter of 2012, a federal report released today shows.
The rate in Nevada dropped from 22.7 percent in the four quarters through Dec. 31, 2011, to 22.3 percent through March 31, according to the quarterly report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Report: Nevada Tax System Ranks High For Entrepreneurs, Small Business
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 04/24/2012 - 12:49pmCARSON CITY — A new business index evaluating the states on the effects of their tax systems on entrepreneurship and small business ranks Nevada 3rd behind South Dakota and Texas.
The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council’s “Business Tax Index 2012” pulls together 18 different tax measures, and combines them into one tax score that allows the 50 states and District of Columbia to be compared and ranked.
Nevada makes changes to Emergency Unemployment Compensation Program
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 4:49amCARSON CITY – A state agency today reported that significant changes have been made to the unemployment insurance benefit structure affecting both current and future recipients.
Nevada’s Jobless Rate Shrinks Again In February But News Not All Good
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 03/30/2012 - 12:26pmCARSON CITY – Nevada’s unemployment rate fell four-tenths of a percentage point in February to a seasonally adjusted 12.3 percent, but the news is not all positive, a state agency reported today.
Bill Anderson, chief economist with the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR), said an argument can be made that the forces behind the drop in the jobless rate were signs of weakness.
Nevada’s Unemployment Rate Falls To 12.7 Percent In January But Jobs Picture Remains Mixed
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 03/13/2012 - 8:35amCARSON CITY – Nevada’s jobless rate fell from a revised 13 percent in December to 12.7 percent in January, down from 13.8 percent a year ago and a peak of 14 percent in October 2010. The number of unemployed Nevadans remained relatively flat at 174,700, but is down 16,300 from the same month last year.
Douglas unemployment rises with the new year
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/12/2012 - 11:04amMINDEN, Nev. - The new year brought a spike in unemployment in Douglas County, according to data released Monday by Nevada's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.The unemployment r...
Nevada population remains about even, according to demographer
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/12/2012 - 10:22amThe Nevada State Demographer’s Office, located at the University of Nevada, Reno College of Business, has released its 2011 population estimates. The state gained an estimated 17,152 people from July 2010 to July 2011, an estimated increase of 0.6 percent, about equivalent to the increase of 0.7 percent the prior year. Two years ago, the state lost 27,677 people, a decrease of about 1.0 percent.
Governor's plans: Big employment growth, careful accountability
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/17/2012 - 5:19pmRENO, Nev. - Speaking into television cameras jammed into an auditorium at the University of Nevada, Reno, last week, Gov. Brian Sandoval said his administration seeks to create 50,000 new jobs in ...
Nevada unemployment picture shows signs of improvement
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 02/06/2012 - 12:30amCARSON CITY – A broader measure of Nevada’s unemployment picture, including those who have given up looking for work, showed some improvement through the end of 2011, a federal report released this week shows.
The rate in Nevada dropped to 22.7 percent in the 12 months through Dec. 31, down from 23.3 percent in the 12 months through Sept. 30, 2011.
State Treasurer’s Office OKs New Nevada Capital Investment Program
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 6:51pmCARSON CITY — Treasurer Kate Marshall announced today that a request for proposals for a manager to oversee a new investment program using up to $50 million from the state Permanent School Fund has been issued by the Nevada Capital Investment Corporation (NCIC) Board of Directors.
Douglas jobless climbs to 13.8 percent
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 9:43amMINDEN, Nev. - Douglas County's jobless numbers nudged back up in December.Total employment in Douglas held rock steady at 17,930 workers, but the number of jobless went up by 60 to 2,860, increasi...
Lake Tahoe Organization Zawadisha Fund Thinks Big and Small to Help Women in Kenya
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 11:06pm(Editor's note: The Lake Tahoe-based Zawadisha Fund was founded by Jennifer Gurecki and Julie Lowe of South Lake Tahoe. Here is their report.)
Barey's eyes widened with wonder as she held the piece of paper in her hand. She struggled to decipher the words on the document but understood its significance — the number, 5,000 Kenyan shillings, would be paid to her to start her own small business baking and selling chapati to support her family.
Nevada Think Tank Announces New Case Aimed At U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/16/2012 - 1:35pmCARSON CITY — A conservative Nevada think tank today announced the second case taken on by its Center for Justice and Constitutional Litigation (CJCL), this one aimed at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for allegedly flooding a Pahrump church camp through negligent and illegal work on two streams.
Business meeting to focus on employment law updates
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/13/2012 - 6:00amThe business community is invited to attend an employment law update "What's on Your Mind?" 9 a.m.-noon Jan. 24 at the TahoeChamber Conference Room, 169 Highway 50, Stateline.The seminar is sponsor...
T.J. Maxx to open South Lake Tahoe store
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/29/2011 - 2:23pmAfter months of speculation, the City of South Lake Tahoe is pleased to announce the owners of the Garfinkle property located 2011 Lake Tahoe Boulevard (northeast corner of the “Y”) have signed a permit application to bring T.J. Maxx into the location as their new tenant. The owners have indicated they expect a spring 2012 grand opening.
“This is exciting news for the City and community, an excellent way to get New Year 2012 off to a great start breathing new life into that corner of the community,” said South Lake Tahoe Mayor Claire Fortier.
Nevada Tax Collections Remain On Track Despite Gaming Volatility
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 5:46pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Despite ongoing volatility in Nevada’s gaming industry, strong consumer buying is helping to keep the state’s tax revenues on an even keel four months into the new two-year budget, state officials say.
Nevada Improves Data Collection To Measure Student Achievement, Still Faces Access Challenges
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 5:33pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Nevada has made significant progress in the collection of the data needed to measure and help improve student achievement, but still has work to do in putting the information to work for parents, educators and policy makers, a national report released today says.
Feeling the Squeeze: City's recent round of layoffs will be noticeable
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 8:42pmBy Li Terrell
The South Lake Tahoe City Council voted October 18 to approve the budget for Fiscal Year 2011-2012, which imposed layoffs for 19 employees who were relieved of their duties last Friday, November 18.
Sexual harassment training for managers
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/19/2011 - 5:19pmThe California Fair Employment and Housing Act requires all employers with 50 or more employees to provide training for supervisors and managers on preventing sexual harassment. The training must: * B...
Sexual harassment training for managers
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/19/2011 - 2:33pmThe California Fair Employment and Housing Act requires all employers with 50 or more employees to provide training for supervisors and managers on ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../sexual-harassment-train...
Economic Diversification Report Provides Roadmap For Nevada Job Creation
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/15/2011 - 3:22pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – A report outlining how Nevada can grow and diversify its economy says much more could be done now in the areas of health and medical services, and that clean energy and aerospace/defense are emerging sectors that could bring skilled jobs to the state.
Squaw Valley Job fair Nov. 11
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 10/24/2011 - 5:31amSquaw Valley will host the resort’s seasonal job interview fair on Friday, Nov. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Taking place in the Palisades Conference Room adjacent to the lobby of The Village at Squaw Valley, the interview fair will include interviews for a wide range of positions including snowsports instructors, ski patrol, lift operations, grooming, terrain parks, culinary services, rental services, retail, security, parking, product sales and services, and transportation.
Heavenly Mountain Resort - Job Fair
Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/17/2011 - 8:36pmThe Heavenly Job Fair is coming Saturday, October 22 from 9am-4pm at the California Main Lodge.
It’s time to sharpen your resume, as well as the edges of your skis! Working for Heavenly is the best way to live what you love! The job fair is your opportunity to meet with the department of your choice and tell them why you would be a great fit for Heavenly Mountain Resort!
Sierra-at-Tahoe Job Fair
Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/17/2011 - 8:08pmSierra at Tahoe will host a Job Fair Saturday, October 22 from 9am-2pm in the Main Lodge. All types of positions available, from food and beverage to ski and board instructor. For more information, fill out an application online and show up on Saturday!
Tahoe Chamber endorses Upper Truckee River Restoration Alt. 2
Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/17/2011 - 10:47amOn October 13, 2011 the Tahoe Chamber Board of Directors voted unanimously in favor of Alternative 2; the Upper Truckee River Restoration and Golf Course Reconfiguration project.
Kirkwood Mountain Resort JOB FAIR
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 9:42amKirkwood Mountain Resort will be having a JOB FAIR on Saturday, October 22nd from 10am-4:00pm in the Red Cliffs Day Lodge. This is an opportunity to meet the managers and supervisors. Come see what it's all about and don't forget to bring your resume, an online application can be found at the link above.
More executives, managers finding way back into employment
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 10:38amRENO, Nev. - Pieter Droog isn't sure the numbers mean anything at all, and he's certainly not willing to jump and declare that he's spotted a trend.But Droog, who manages the Reno office of a progr...
Nevada Unemployment Rate Climbs
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 9:26amBy Elizabeth Crum / Nevada News Bureau
The statewide unemployment rate has increased to 13.4 percent, up from 12.9 percent in July. In all, 176,200 people were out of work in August.
Unemployment in Las Vegas rose for the fourth straight month. the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) reported this morning. The jobless rate jumped to 14.2 percent in August, up from 14 percent in the prior month.
More city services on the chopping block; budget meeting Thursday
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/12/2011 - 9:07amBy Li Terrell
A special meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council to discuss the 2011-12 budget will be held this Thursday, Sept. 15 at 7pm. Not only is this the first look the public will have at the proposed budget, but this may be the only opportunity for public input before layoffs in crucial departments like streets and recreation. The regular council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday at 9 a.m.
U.S. military veterans gain job skills while reducing Lake Tahoe wildfire risk
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 1:50pmBy Cheva Heck
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — A crew of military veterans who are preparing for future employment while they're helping to protect Lake Tahoe communities from wildfire were visited today by U.S. Forest Service and California Conservation Corps officials.
Douglas employers shed 3,550 jobs over three years
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/22/2011 - 9:50amMINDEN, Nev. - Douglas County has shed 3,550 workers, or about 14 percent of its workforce, over the past three years.According to figures released Friday by the Department of Employment, Training ...
Calif. economist says technology drives June gains
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/25/2011 - 9:24amSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California added tens of thousands of jobs in June, the state Employment Development Department reported Friday, but the economy continues to show a split personality, wit...