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Wage, construction defect laws hamper job growth says Nevada business group
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 02/15/2012 - 4:19amCARSON CITY – Members of the Nevada chapter of a small business organization say the state’s minimum wage and construction defects laws are hampering job growth in the state.
The state’s prevailing wage law was also cited as a drag on economic development in the survey of its members by the Nevada chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business.
Survey: Residents less than enamoured with South Tahoe
Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/15/2012 - 1:59amSurvey: What our local politicians make around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 02/12/2012 - 12:03pm(Editor's note: The following ran in the January issue of the Tahoe Mountain News. The second part of the series that examines public agency salaries for managers is in the February issue, on newsstands now.)
Here are the latest salaries and benefits available for the South Lake Tahoe Public Utilities Commission, the South Lake Tahoe City Council, El Dorado County Board of Supervisors, the Douglas County (Nevada) Board of County Commissioners, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District board and the board of the Douglas County School District.
Sierra snowpack well below normal even after January boost
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 02/02/2012 - 5:30pm
The snowfall in January gave the Sierra snowpack a boost, but it is still well below average, according to the National Weather Service in Reno. The graph above shows the Snow Water Equivalent from the current water year through Feb. 1, the average water year (1971-2000), and the 2010-2011 water year.
The Snow Water Equivalent for this water year through Feb. 1 is around 5 inches, compared to more than 20 inches this time last year, according to the weather service.
Lecture on fragrances at Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 01/26/2012 - 1:52am
There are many people who experience unpleasant physical effects from scented products, such as perfumes and colognes. Sometimes, it might be a headache or nausea when passing by a department store’s fragrance counter or riding in an elevator with someone wearing a certain fragrance. However, there is a growing number of people who suffer more severe reactions to these and many other types of products and chemicals. This condition is known as multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS) and involves people who have developed an acute sensitivity to various chemicals in the environment.
El Dorado County 2011 Sheriff's Report; future challenges include county gaining more inmates
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 12:33pm
To the citizens of El Dorado County,
The year 2011 is wrapped up, and so is my first year as your Sheriff. This year end report is to provide you, the community we serve, with information outlining some of the achievements by the men and women that make up your Sheriff’s Office. I believe it is my obligation to keep you, as the taxpayers of El Dorado County, informed as to the direction and accomplishments of this office.
Survey: Outlook brightens
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 6:00amEmployers in northern Nevada see signs of improvement in 2012, including modest increases in sales, the likelihood of some additional hiring and even the possibility of raises for some employees.A ...
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 seeks waiver from No Child Left Behind
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/14/2012 - 10:34amPublisher's note: Nevada Department of Education is taking a survey about No Child Left Behind until Jan. 27. By Sean Whaley, Nevada News Bureau. CARSON CITY — Nevada is joining with many other st...
UC Davis researchers to share data on fragrance chemicals in Jan. 26 lecture
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 01/13/2012 - 10:23amThere are many people who experience unpleasant physical effects from scented products, such as perfumes and colognes. Sometimes, it might be a headache or nausea when passing by a department store’s fragrance counter or riding in an elevator with someone wearing a certain fragrance.
SnowGlobe angst praise keep reverberating in South Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 4:26pmThe South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce took a survey with the results showing ... Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce this week put up a survey on its ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../snowglobe-angst-...
TahoeChamber seeks input onSnowGlobe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 10:51amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce has posted a link to a survey on its home page at www.tahoechamber.org regarding business conditions during Christmas, New ...
TahoeChamber seeks input onSnowGlobe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 10:51amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce has posted a link to a survey on its home page at www.tahoechamber.org regarding business conditions during Christmas, New ...
Snow survey comes up nearly dry
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 4:30pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - While the usual crowd of reporters and television cameras gathered for the first California Department of Water Resources snow survey of the year in Phillips, one thin...
City surveying opinions SnowGlobe Music Festival
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 8:51amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - City officials want to know what people thought of SnowGlobe Music Festival and whether or not they should bring the event back next year. The survey can be found on t...
First snow survey scheduled for Jan. 3
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/29/2011 - 5:13pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Department of Water Resources will conduct this winter's first snow survey on Jan. 3, according to a Wednesday statement.Statewide electronic readings indi...
Bookstore pops up at the Village Center
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 12/17/2011 - 3:08pm
By Elaine Goodman / Tahoe Business Monitor
Shoppers who visit the just-opened Lake Tahoe Books and Art store in the Village Center won’t just be tackling their holiday gift lists — they’ll also be part of an experiment.
The store, which will be open through December and possibly longer, is in part a test to see if there is enough community support for a permanent, full-service bookstore at the South Shore.
Survey: N. Nevada employers keeping health
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/08/2011 - 5:53amBy John Seelmeyer, Northern Nevada Business Weekly. Northern Nevada employers appear to be focused on protection of health insurance for their workers, ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../survey-n-nevada-emp...
Nevada Urges Cyclists to take Statewide Bicycle Plan Survey
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 10:38am
The Nevada Department of Transportation is developing a Statewide Bicycle Plan for the state highway system in Nevada. The project is to focus on policies, programs, legislation and infrastructure that increase safe bicycling in rural communities in Nevada. The intent of the survey is to learn more about people’s preferences for bicycling in Nevada. Responses are being accepted through Tuesday, Dec. 6. Go here to take the survey.
Sarah Hussong-Johnson Named South Lake Tahoe Engineering Director
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 11/14/2011 - 6:00pm
By Nancy Kerry
The City of South Lake Tahoe announced today the appointment of Sarah Hussong-Johnson as Director of Engineering. Announcing her appointment, City Manager Tony O’Rourke said Ms. Hussong-Johnson, “has demonstrated outstanding capability to build public improvements on time and within budget and will lead the City’s Strategic Priority to Improve the Built Environment. Sarah brings a solution-oriented collaborative approach to resolving the challenges of constructing public improvements and will be an excellent leader for the years ahead.”
Bona Fide Books asks community to participate in survey
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 10/30/2011 - 11:23amSeveral South Shore Lake Tahoe businesses, including the Bona Fide Books publishing house, are in the process of evaluating whether to open a temporary "pop-up" bookstore in South Lake Tahoe for the coming holiday shopping season. To help evaluate the feasibility and nature of a pop-up bookstore in the community, and whether there is support for having a permanent bookstore in town, Bona Fide Books has helped develop a quick and simple online survey.
Northern California struck by 2 earthquakes
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/27/2011 - 8:48amTRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) - A magnitude-4.8 earthquake has shaken Northern California communities in the Sierra Nevada.The U.S. Geological Survey says in a computer generated report that the quake struc...
Ski readers: Heavenly best Lake Tahoe resort
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 10/23/2011 - 7:19pmNow in it's 24th year, Ski magazine's reader survey offers a glimpse into what people have to say about resorts in North America and provide a bit of insider info ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../...
Don't forget the boss on Monday
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 12:33pm
Monday is National Boss's Day and since it is Friday you may have not seen the memo about this.
Yes there is a day for the Michael Scott's and Bill Lumbergh's of the world, though the "The Office" and "Office Space" characters are more than likely the parodied exception to today's slash and burn corporate culture rule. This holiday usually falls on Oct. 16 but is celebrated to the closest working day because of the weekend.
Take our reader survey and win an iPad
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/06/2011 - 11:19amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Daily Tribune is asking readers and advertisers to help the publication better understand the region's market and expectations of the communities it serves. ...
TRPA Announces Winners of Lake Spirit Awards
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/30/2011 - 2:53pmBy Kristi Boosman
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency announced the winners of the Lake Spirit Awards honoring "real people making real progress protecting Lake Tahoe" at their first-ever Community Appreciation Day event held on September 29 at TRPA's office.
Iron Girl Triathlon brings economic boost to Lake Tahoe region
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 4:30pmThe Athleta Iron Girl Triathlon at Tahoe South, Sept. 18, attracted an estimated 1,000 participants, visitors, families and fans from California, Nevada, and 14 other states, local tourism officials report.
Opinion: S. Tahoe explains why it does what it does
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 8:19amIn fact, the city of South Lake Tahoe ranked last among 267 other cities surveyed in this category. The survey clearly indicated the City needed and in fact was ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinion-s-...
Open Letter: South Lake Tahoe City Manager offers explanation to proposed budget cuts
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 5:23amHere's an open letter from Tony O'Rourke, city manager of South Lake Tahoe, sent to the local press. South Tahoe leaders will meet Sept. 27 to vote on proposed cuts to the budget, which could mean eliminating several more city jobs.
Readers can win iPad by taking Tribune survey
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 4:56pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Daily Tribune is asking readers and advertisers to help the publication better understand the region's market and expectations of the communities it serves. Any...
Gas prices surge — especially in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/15/2011 - 12:07pmIt's pricey to fill up the tank in South Lake Tahoe. According to the AAA September survey released Tuesday, the town, along with Eureka, Calif., is the most ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../gas-price...
California shaking from pair of earthquakes
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/24/2011 - 11:15amMAMMOTH LAKES, Calif. (AP) - While the East Coast recovers from earthquake jitters, small quakes have been rocking California.The U.S. Geological Survey says in a computer-generated report that the...
Online Sales Of School Supplies Could Cut Into Retailers’ Share
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/24/2011 - 3:10am
Spending on back-to-school supplies in Nevada will likely remain stagnant this year, but a jump in online sales could reduce the portion of state retailers.
Forest Service uses shocking method to survey fish in Upper Truckee River
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/19/2011 - 9:52amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Chris Lemmers has been shocked more times than he can remember. As a fish surveyor for the Forest Service, his job is to walk or boat the rivers, streams and creeks of...
National child welfare survey examines recession
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/17/2011 - 11:21amLAS VEGAS (AP) - Karla Washington worries how she will afford new school uniforms for her five-year-old daughter.Washington, an undergraduate student, earns less than $11,000 a year from a part-tim...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/27/2011 - 3:19pmLake Tahoe Community College is conducting a survey to see what people want in community education. • Ed Gurowitz, a management and organizational ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../snippets-about-la...
