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Saunders: Romney was clumsy, but he had a point
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/22/2012 - 6:00am"There are 47 percent of the people who will vote for the president no matter what," Mitt Romney told donors in a $50,000-a-plate Florida fundraiser that was secretly recorded in May and released b...
Calif. allows complete voter registration online
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/20/2012 - 10:23amSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California elections officials hope to make signing up to vote easier than ever through an online registration system that launched Wednesday.Secretary of State Debra Bowe...
Democrats Continue To Outpace Republicans In Nevada Voter Registration
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/18/2012 - 3:16pmCARSON CITY — Democrats continue to out-register their Republican counterparts, with the latest data from Clark County now showing a more than 100,000 voter advantage as the deadline to participate in the Nov. 6 general election draws ever closer.
Today just before noon the Clark County website, which updates registration totals regularly, showed 346,703 Democrats registered to vote compared to 246,479 for Republicans, a 100,224 advantage.
Douglas County adds online voter registration option; now aligned with all Nevada counties
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/07/2012 - 10:57amCARSON CITY — With 60 days until the general election and just over six weeks until early voting begins, the Secretary of State’s Office Friday announced that Douglas County has become the final county to offer online voter registration.
Californians debate merits of death penalty before November vote
Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/05/2012 - 12:50pmPRI declared winner of Mexico's presidential vote
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/31/2012 - 5:31pmMEXICO CITY - Mexico's highest electoral authority declared Friday that Enrique Pena Nieto was the legitimate winner of the July 1 presidential election, formally opening the transition to a new go...
Barton Foundation’s Third Annual 'Signature' Cocktail Contest
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 08/30/2012 - 3:55am
Event Date:
September 13, 2012 - 5:30pm
Mixologists, also known as bartenders, will create delicious winter cocktail concoctions, while adding their own enticing flare during the third annual Barton Foundation “Signature” Cocktail Contest, Thursday, Sept. 13 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Riva Grill.
The contest, sponsored by Riva Grill and Tahoe Blue Vodka, is the official “kick off” to the annual Festival of Trees & Lights, held November 29 – December 2, at Montbleu Resort Casino & Spa.
Proposed Legislative Discussion On Assault Weapons Derailed By Nevada Committee Vote
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/28/2012 - 2:16pmCARSON CITY — If there was any question about whether the gun debate is a controversial topic in Nevada as well as nationally, a clear answer was provided Tuesday at a meeting of the Advisory Commission on the Administration of Justice.
A proposed discussion on assault weapons was removed from the agenda by a vote of the panel before it could even begin.
Edgewood Lake Tahoe resort project approved by TRPA board
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 08/23/2012 - 9:55pm
Lake Tahoe planning leaders gave their approval Thursday to a paradigm changing project at the South Shore, which would allow for a high-end resort complex at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, the site of the American Century Championship.
The governing board of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency unanimously approved the Edgewood Tahoe Lodge and Golf Course realignment project that will make way for the 154-room lodge. Construction could begin in 2014, according to the Tahoe Daily Tribune.
Nevada Legislative Panel OKs Budget Changes So $3 Million Tourism Contract Can Be Finalized
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 08/23/2012 - 6:17pmCARSON CITY – A legislative panel today quickly approved budget changes sought by a state agency so it can finalize a $3 million contract with an out-of-state firm to spearhead tourism efforts in Nevada.
Burson-Marsteller, with offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco, was the unanimous selection of an evaluation committee made up of Nevada tourism professionals. The company will be working with Red Rock Strategies of Las Vegas.
Lawmakers OK $11.7 Million Plan From Nevada Attorney General To Help Homeowners In Foreclosure Crisis
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 08/23/2012 - 6:12pmCARSON CITY — Several lawmakers raised questions today about a proposal put forth by Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto to spend $33 million over three years on outreach, counseling and legal assistance to homeowners who are facing foreclosure.
Lake Tahoe agency board moves Regional Plan Update forward
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 08/23/2012 - 5:04pmThe Tahoe Regional Planning Agency’s Regional Plan Update took a major step forward with the Governing Board affirming, in a straw vote, the recommendations of the Plan Update Committee to incorporate a package of revisions into a final plan and accompanying documents.
Nevada Panel Wants Study Of Legislature, Including Pay, Annual Sessions
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/21/2012 - 11:05amCARSON CITY – A legislative panel voted on Monday to seek a resolution in the 2013 session to authorize the creation of a public commission to study the operation of the Legislature and make recommendations on issues ranging from lawmaker pay to moving to annual sessions.
Board Rejects Proposal To Seek State Funding To Subsidize Nevada’s Health Insurance Exchange
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 08/16/2012 - 1:57pmCARSON CITY – A board overseeing the creation of the state’s health insurance exchange opted today not to seek general fund support to subsidize the fees charged to participants in the program.
The Finance and Sustainability Advisory Subcommittee of the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange Board had proposed subsidizing the monthly fee paid by enrollees with a general fund appropriation from the state Insurance Premium Tax.
Two incumbents face field of challengers in City Council race
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 08/10/2012 - 11:05pmAnd they're off. Two incumbents — Hal Cole and Bruce Grego — will face three and possibly four challengers in the race for two seats on the South Lake Tahoe City Council in November.
The filing period ended at 5 p.m. Friday. If one of the incumbents had not filed, the filing period would have been extended by five days.
Council to expand use of sandwich boards
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/08/2012 - 6:00amThe South Lake Tahoe City Council is set to allow businesses to increase their use of sandwich boards for advertising following a vote this week.
The council gave initial approval to changes to the city's sign ordinance that will allow a business to display one sandwich board — folding signs that are typically are set in front of a business — on holidays, weekends and the period between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.
Group enlists Nevada small business owners to lobby against regulations
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 07/26/2012 - 5:53pmCARSON CITY — A pair of Nevada small business owners on Thursday said the federal government needs to ease off on its excessive regulatory efforts under the Obama administration if it wants to encourage job growth here and around the country.
$3 Million Tourism Contract Approved By Nevada Board, Funding Still In Limbo
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 07/13/2012 - 2:50pmCARSON CITY — The state Board of Examiners on Friday approved a $3 million contract with an out-of-state firm to spearhead tourism efforts in Nevada after being told the selection process was thorough and fair.
The board, with members Gov. Brian Sandoval and Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto voting, approved the two-year contract with the California-based offices of Burson-Marsteller.
Saunders: California high-speed rail: unsafe at any speed
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/11/2012 - 6:00amDemocratic California state Sen. Joe Simitian probably is best-known as the author of California's bill to ban the use of hand-held cellphones while driving. After Friday's vote, Simitian may be be...
GOP Members Of Congress Ask Governors To Reject Health Exchanges, Nevada Program Already Well Under Way
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 07/10/2012 - 2:48pmCARSON CITY – A letter from 12 U.S. Senators and 61 members of the House to the nation’s governors asking them to oppose the creation of health care exchanges under the Affordable Care Act comes too late to have any effect in Nevada.
S. Tahoe council blocks pot club move after initially approving it
Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/04/2012 - 1:59am
What was supposed to be a routine re-vote to remedy an improperly -worded resolution turned into a reversal of an earlier decision during Tuesday’s South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting. The council was scheduled to vote again on a resolution to allow City of Angels 2 medical marijuana dispensary to relocate to a building on Lake Tahoe Boulevard, a move the council voted 4-1 to approve at its meeting on June 5.
Lake Tahoe Regional Update Plan comment period ends today
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 06/28/2012 - 3:38amThe initial comment period on the environmental study of the Lake Tahoe Regional Plan Update will close Thursday after a special two-day meeting of the Governing Board. However, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agencyencourages public input on the draft policy updates now and throughout the summer and fall as the update heads for a final decision by the TRPA Governing Board in December, according to the Agency.
AP source: Talks fail to resolve contempt issue
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/26/2012 - 5:45pmWASHINGTON - Obama administration officials and House Republican staff members Tuesday failed to resolve a document dispute that could lead to a precedent-setting contempt of Congress vote Thursday...
TRPA to wrap up technical comment period with two days of meetings
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 06/22/2012 - 9:08amThe initial comment period on the environmental study of the Lake Tahoe Regional Plan Update will close next week at a special two-day meeting of the Governing Board June 27 and 28. However, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency is encouraging public input on the draft policy updates now and throughout the summer and fall as the update heads for a final decision by the TRPA Governing Board this December, according to the Agency.
The RPU fact sheet is below.
Proposals to raise taxes qualifies for ballot
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 06/21/2012 - 10:16amSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California voters will get a chance to vote on competing proposals that would raise taxes as the state struggles with its budget deficit.An initiative backed by Gov. Jerry...
South Lake Tahoe wants more options, independent economic study in Loop Road proposal
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 06/19/2012 - 4:00pmThe South Lake Tahoe Council voted to send a letter to the Tahoe Transportation District stating that the city does not agree with the present configuration of the South Shore Community Revitalization Project and wants more alternatives to consider.
Calif. lawmakers set budget vote as deadline looms
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/15/2012 - 10:26amSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California lawmakers have scheduled a Friday budget vote on their plan to balance a $15.7 billion deficit as they run up against a constitutional deadline or risk losing t...
Opinion: June Skibum
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 06/09/2012 - 8:33pm
Loop road poop road, you do realize that the state is going to do what they want, how they want and when they want with concerns to the Loop road. This is probably the best chance we have to get out of our financial obligation with regards to pensions, healthcare, unsound financial decisions, raising taxes, giving away the keys to the city to every con artist around and quite possibly the clap.
Calif. voters split on tax targeted by Big Tobacco
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 10:48amLOS ANGELES (AP) - A California initiative to raise the tax on tobacco products was losing early Wednesday but the vote was still too close to call because hundreds of thousands of ballots potentia...
Proposed Nevada business profits tax to support public education expected to be filed
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 06/05/2012 - 8:05pmCARSON CITY – A proposal seeking to implement a business profits tax in Nevada to support public education will be filed with the Secretary of State’s office on Wednesday.
Supported by the state teachers union and the AFL-CIO, if the groups can collect 72,352 signatures by November 13, the issue of taxes will be dumped squarely in the laps of state lawmakers in 2013.
Council approves City of Angels move
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/05/2012 - 6:24pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - One of three medical marijuana dispensaries in South Lake Tahoe will be able to move around the corner following a decision by the City Council Tuesday.By a 4-1 vote, the...
Nevada's Washoe County Critical in 2012 Presidential Contest
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 06/05/2012 - 5:24amCARSON CITY — Washoe County Republican and Democratic Party leaders may disagree on who the best choice is for president, but they agree on one point — Washoe is the “battleground” county in the battleground state that is Nevada.
Clark County is expected to go big for Democrats and President Obama, while Nevada’s rural counties are expected to go strong for Mitt Romney. But Washoe County, where Republicans lead in voter registration by 3,700, has gone for both parties in past elections.
Opinion: South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce: Vote NO on Measure B
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 06/04/2012 - 4:18pmThe South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce opposes the increase in taxes for business owners.
Measure B proposes assessing greater fees based on the number of employees and gross receipts without the perspective of costs. To tax on gross without allowances for costs is not a “fair tax.”
Campaign urges Congress To OK Internet sales tax collections; Nevada delegation split
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 05/31/2012 - 10:29amCARSON CITY — The National Retail Federation has launched a nationwide 60-day campaign to raise awareness among lawmakers and the public on how what it calls a loophole exempting online sales from sales tax is hurting local communities and job creation.
If Nevada’s five-member Congressional delegation is any indication, the group has its work cut out for it, with three members opposed and two supportive of the idea to allow states to tax online sales.
Letter to the editor: Vote no on Measure B
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 05/30/2012 - 6:00amThe article in the May 25 paper regarding the business license increase is a testament to the mentality of the mayor and City Council. To suggest that those retailers in this community who are majo...
Early voting numbers down in Douglas
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 05/28/2012 - 2:16pmMINDEN, Nev. - Early voting numbers are down a sixth compared to the last election.According to the Clerk-Treasurer's Office, 341 people turned out to vote on Saturday, the first day of early votin...
South Lake Tahoe to remember fallen soldiers on Memorial Day
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 05/26/2012 - 10:46pm
A Memorial Day service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Happy Homestead Cemetery, 1261 Johnson Blvd., in South Lake Tahoe. The service will recognize veterans past and present and will be followed by cake and coffee at American Legion Post 795, 2748 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
The following was submitted by Gold Star Mom Patty Smith:
Survey Of Nevada Lawmakers, Candidates Shows Continued Support for Transparency
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 05/23/2012 - 3:34amCARSON CITY — Sixty state lawmakers and legislative candidates who responded to a survey on government transparency largely favor new laws requiring the Legislature to follow the Open Meeting Law and mandating expanded reporting of spending on legislators by lobbyists.
Calif. voters to weigh sex trafficking penalties
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 05/11/2012 - 10:30amSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California voters will get to vote on a measure that would increase penalties for human sex trafficking and require social media disclosures by convicted sex offenders.The...
State water board to hear Lake Tahoe pesticide proposal
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/08/2012 - 5:22pmThe California State Water Resources is scheduled to vote on a proposal that would allow the use of aquatic pesticides at Lake Tahoe under certain circumstances.The State Water Board is scheduled t...
South Lake Tahoe resident, Barton Health Employee Stella Ortega lands top spot on Dr. Oz Show
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 05/07/2012 - 3:06pm
South Lake Tahoe resident and Barton Health employee, Stella Ortega, made it to the top 10 on Dr. Oz Show-Transformation Nation: Million Dollar You segment. Ortega is among 10 finalists to earn a spot in the show's season-long initiative. Viewers can vote on which finalist they feel should win the grand prize of $1 million by going to www.doctoroz.com. The winner will be announced on “The Dr. Oz Show” scheduled to air on May 23.
Sparks Fly at Nevada Republican Party Convention
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 05/05/2012 - 11:32pmSPARKS — An impassioned motion to revoke credentials for more than 300 delegates who arrived after the meeting began. Heated questions about the presence of guests and whether they were voting. An angry motion to remove the convention chairman. And that was just for starters.
More than 1,600 county delegates gathered Saturday at the Nevada Republican Party convention in Sparks in a meeting that fluctuated between contentiousness and relative calm as the hours rolled on.
