By Melody Gutierrez, San Francisco Chronicle SACRAMENTO — Transgender people may find a bit of relief in a bill being proposed by a California lawmaker Friday that would make all public single-stall restrooms gender neutral. Assemblyman Phil Ting, D-San Francisco, said AB1732 would require all single-occupancy restrooms in private businesses and government buildings to be […]
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By Kathryn Reed Ten million dollars. That’s what it could cost to move South Tahoe Public Utility District’s water and sewer lines if the loop road goes through. “It could have devastating impacts for our utility,” Shannon Cotulla, STPUD assistant general manager, said of the relocations process. Cotulla and General Manager Richard Solbrig explained at […]
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By Sue Novasel El Dorado County and its Board of Supervisors have been in full stride throughout the last year solving critical issues, making important changes to protect tax dollars and providing expanded services to the public. I am proud that in my first year in office on the Board of Supervisors we have become […]
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By Matt Youmans, Las Vegas Review-Journal Politicians frequently inspire intense feelings of love and hate from the American public, and sometimes NFL quarterbacks do, too. Opinions are divided on Cam Newton. Some despise his dancing and showboating. Others respect his immense talent. Five months ago, few people were thinking about him at all. And, certainly, no […]
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By Sean Whaley, Las Vegas Review-Journal CARSON CITY — Nevada government and business leaders may have to shift at least part of their established economic development focus from renewable energy to other opportunities if new net metering rules drive the rooftop-solar business out of Nevada as predicted by industry officials. Rooftop solar was only very recently […]
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By Las Vegas Sun Modern-day mining in Nevada is a high-tech business, not a get-rich-quick dream. Operators use drones to survey, monstrous trucks to haul and T-Rex-sized power shovels to chomp into the ground. Permits and environmental applications take years to approve. Technology has transformed the business. But the first step remains the same: Stake […]
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After nearly a year of discussions, the Tahoe Transportation District is implementing a pilot program to provide interregional and out of area transportation for adults 60 years of age and older and individuals with disabilities. There will be monthly trips to Sacramento, Placerville-western El Dorado County, North Lake Tahoe-Truckee, and Reno-Carson City. The goal is to […]
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The Tahoe Women’s Community Fund has $22,000 to give to area nonprofits or public schools. Grant categories include children, poverty and housing, education and literacy, and mental health and wellness. The application deadline Feb. 29 at 5pm. Recipients will be announced April 1. For more info, go online.
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By Daniel Goldstein, MarketWatch If homeownership is the first cornerstone of the American Dream, then a quiet cabin by the lake (if not a beach house with a view of a breathtaking sunset) in the mountains as far away from a Wi-Fi hot spot as possible probably runs a close second. Indeed, overly-wired and Internet-saturated […]
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By Kathryn Reed The much-maligned property in Tahoe Vista where Spindleshanks used to be might still be turned into 39 time-share units. Tim Wilkens, who owns the 6-acre parcel, has been given an extension by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency until May 1 to start the construction process. “The determination was based on information that […]
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