News 2008-07-24 Andanh.com

TRPA approves Kings Beach road reconsideration
A three-lane, roundabout street design for Kings Beach is back on the table after the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency voted today to reconsider it's denial of the option last month.

BREAKING NEWS: Roy "RJ" Clason appointed to TRPA Governing Board
Roy "RJ" Clason was appointed to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board today at a meeting in the North Tahoe Conference Center at Kings Beach.

Bear problems down in Incline Village
Nevada Department of Wildlife officials euthanized a 100-pound bear Monday in Crystal Bay, a disappointment in a summer so far marked by a notable decrease in bear activity.

Placer County Supervisors vote 4-1 for three lanes, roundabouts in Kings Beach; Bruce Kranz pulled f
The Placer County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted in favor of the three-lane, roundabout alternative for the Kings Beach Commercial Core Tuesday.

TRPA Announces candidates for vacant Governing Board seat
As follows are a list of candidates for the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency seat vacated by former Governing Board member Coe Swobe Tuesday.

Bear facts look good
Monday's euthanization of a bear in Crystal Bay is an unfortunate blip in the progress made by the Incline Village and Crystal Bay community on the bear problem.

Let's settle the shorezone debate
While people have very different opinions on the ongoing shorezone debate in terms of what, if any, level of development they think should be allowed on and adjacent to Lake Tahoe's shore, there is one point no one can deny: 20 years of talking it...

Measles still are very prevalent
Every day 600 children die globally from measles; a disease many people in the U.S. believe no longer exists. Since January 2008 there have been 132 diagnosed cases in 15 states, all of whom were unvaccinated children (USA Today, July 14, 2008).

Fiddling with the roads
Boulder Bay says they are improving public safety for visitors and residents, yet the proposed abandonment of a portion of Wassou and all of Reservoir Road adds to congestion while increasing land for the project.

Duo teams up to share first place, hundreds compete in endurance races
Erik Skaden and Mike Wolfe have no qualms with sharing.

Incline Village crime log for week of July 15 -21
The following are incident reports submitted by the Washoe County Sheriff's Office Incline Village Substation for July 15- 21.

Incline Lake observatory on the move
With the sale of Incline Lake from a group of private shareholders to the U.S. Forest Service expected to take place soon, the 777-acre plot of land near the Mt. Rose Summit was in the public spotlight for a different reason Tuesday afternoon.

Incline Village firefighters finishing California work
After more than a month of fighting flames in California, Chief Mike Brown of the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District said personnel and assets from the NLTFPD may be on their way home soon.

Drowning at Lake Tahoe
A day on Lake Tahoe turned tragic late Monday afternoon at Sand Harbor State Park when a 41-year-old New York man died after he tried to save his son, who was struggling to swim on the lake's choppy water.

Coe Swobe resigns from TRPA
The Nevada Tahoe Regional Planning Agency will look at filling Coe Swobe's seat on the TRPA Governing Board today after the Reno lawyer announced his resignation Tuesday.

TRPA may revist Kings Beach improvement plan
After a two-day long meeting last month that included discussions about shorezone ordinances and the Kings Beach Commercial Core Improvement Project, today's Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Meeting is packed, but shorter.

Community Stadium 2009 project update
The plan to provide the community and Incline High School with a state-of-the-art sports facility continues next week, when the matter is brought before the Washoe County School District Board of Trustees.

Inaugural Tail and Ale Festival to benefit local projects
Fried fish treats and samplings of beer can be good for the appetite - and for the community, at the inaugural Tahoe Biltmore's Tail and Ale Festival.

Backyard conservation block party in August in Skyland, Nev.
The Nevada Tahoe Conservation District and the Skyland Fire Safe Chapter will hold a "Backyard Conservation Block Party" from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, in Skyland near Zephyr Cove, Nev. on the South Shore.

Minimum wage going up, little help as costs soar Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:43:00 PST
WASHINGTON -- About 2 million Americans get a raise today as the federal minimum wage rises 70 cents. The bad news: Higher gas and food prices are swallowing it up, and some small businesses will pass the cost of the wage increase to consumers.

New negotiator takes over Renown-nurses talks Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:43:00 PST
Daniel Bush, the new chief negotiator for union nurses at Renown Regional Medical Center, wants to close a deal and a long ordeal.

Raids, fine heighten awareness of illegal workers Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:43:00 PST
Last week's $1 million fine against a Reno McDonald's restaurant operator for violating federal immigration law has other industries that rely on minorities assessing their hiring practices.

Airport moves ticket counters to temporary lobby Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:43:00 PST
All tickets counters at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport will be relocated today to the temporary lobby, according to airport officials.

Senate Dems call for OSHA to improve job safety Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:43:00 PST
LAS VEGAS -- A group of Democratic Senate leaders wants better federal protection for high-rise construction workers nationwide.

Gates, Bloomberg pool riches to fight smoking Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:43:00 PST
NEW YORK -- Microsoft founder Bill Gates and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg are pooling their piles of money to pour $375 million into a global effort to cut smoking.

Andrews named managing partner at SNWM Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:43:00 PST
Chris Andrews of Sierra Nevada Wealth Management passed his Series 65 exam and was named managing partner by founder Greg Crawford, who said Andrews "brings business acumen and well-established relationships to our organization."

The Blackberry is all business, the iPhone 3G displays its artistic side Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:37:00 PST
Batman vs. the Joker. Coke vs. Pepsi. Ali vs. Frazier.

Financial security will be topic of UNR summit Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:37:00 PST
The region's first Family Financial Security Summit will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday at the Joe Crowley Student Union at the University of Nevada, Reno. Hosted by United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra, the summit will include keynote presentations from economic experts including John Olson, community affairs specialist from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, and Jill Perry, certified consumer credit counselor and Northern Nevada director of Consumer Credit Affiliates. Residents and other interested parties can call 322-8668 or visit uwayreno.org for information.

California foreclosures soar to 20-year high Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:37:00 PST
LOS ANGELES -- Foreclosures in California soared in the second quarter to the highest level in at least 20 years, as many homeowners who bought at the height of the housing boom were unable to make mortgage payments, a real estate research firm said Tuesday.

Calif. wind-turbine firm buys Carson's Cirrus assets Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:37:00 PST
Folsom, Calif.-based Marquiss Wind Power, a developer of roof-top wind turbines for businesses, said Tuesday that it has completed its acquisition of the assets of Cirrus Technologies Inc. of Carson City.

Credit union reports net income Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:37:00 PST
Las Vegas-based Nevada Federal Credit Union, which operates two branches in Reno-Sparks, reported net income of $1.75 million in the first six months of 2008 with $6.5 million in dividends paid to its members.

Airlines think cutbacks could bring back profits Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:37:00 PST
PHOENIX (AP) -- New travel fees mean hundreds of millions of dollars a year for beleaguered airlines, and executives say they need them more than ever as fuel costs continue to suck profits out of the industry.

Rescue of mortgage giants could hit $25 billion Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:37:00 PST
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A federal rescue of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could cost taxpayers $25 billion, congressional budget experts said Tuesday, as lawmakers put finishing touches on legislation that would tap the troubled mortgage giants' profits to help save homeowners from foreclosure.

Colliers VP wins broker award Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:37:00 PST
Tim Ruffin, senior vice president and managing partner of the Colliers International Reno office, was honored at the third annual Summit Awards with Office Broker of the Year. This is the third consecutive year he has received this honor.

People Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:37:00 PST
Plumas Bank announced that B.J. North has joined the company as executive vice president and manager of retail banking. North will oversee the bank's branch network, marketing and investment services.

Gas prices spur consumer buying change Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:37:00 PST
NEW YORK -- Americans' struggle with $4 gas doesn't just mean we are turning in our gas-guzzling SUVs for more fuel-efficient cars, forgoing vacations or socializing more at home.

Big Brothers Big Sisters elects new officers Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:53:00 PST
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada began its fiscal year in July with the election of officers and new members to the board of directors:

Plumas Bancorp reports drop in second quarter net income Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:53:00 PST
Plumas Bancorp, which plans to open a bank branch in Reno, announced a 39 percent drop in net income in the second quarter from a year ago.

Web-design firm offers help to small companies Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:53:00 PST
After being a Web design developer for a local company, Kristy Crabtree decided to open her own company. Westward Strategy & Design Group was established to offer professional services to the small companies that might not want to invest large sums of money to get onto the Internet to promote their services or products.

Dunagan joins realty office Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:53:00 PST
RE/MAX Realty Affiliates announced that Lisa Dunagan, a real estate professional, has joined the Reno office.

SBA financing can minimize the risks for business sellers Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:53:00 PST
One of the concerns a business owner has always faced when selling their business is the fact that many buyers prefer to make a down payment amount equal to about one year's annual net cash flow. They see this as a risk because they will need to carry a note for the remainder of the total sales price.

Fischer deserved a spot in RTO Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:58:00 PST
Michelle Wie got the nod, which means Todd Fischer got the boot.

Pressure center, high combine for tornado sightings Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:38:00 PST
Holy cow.

Sun nukes skin rather than burns Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:37:00 PST
The sun doesn't burn you like a frying pan but rather nukes you like a microwave. UVB radiation excites the molecules in the outer layer of the skin (the epidermis), causing the damage that can lead to painful aftermaths, not to mention many skin cancers.

Shoptalk: Beaded bra straps are fun option Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:37:00 PST
There's a way to dress up tank tops, spaghetti strap shirts and any other kind of outfit where your bra strap peaks out.

Sorry, we're all out of Hummers Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:37:00 PST
Just a year or so ago, builders were offering innovative incentives to homebuyers, and we all remember the one local builder who was giving away free Hummers with every home purchase. Aside from the fact that a similar offer today would be a disincentive because of the increased gas prices, I'm happy to report that exotic offers such as these have disappeared from the real-estate horizon. Appraisers throughout the land are breathing a collective sigh of relief, as incentives unrelated to price or upgrades generally skew the fair market value -- to the dismay of lenders and underwriters.

Renter's insurance helps cover tenants and their property Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:37:00 PST
My rental agreement includes a provision stating that the landlord's insurance policy doesn't cover damage to my personal property. If this is true, should I purchase a renter's insurance policy?

Encroaching fence may be irremovable Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:37:00 PST
DEAR BENNY: My wife and are going to remodel our house and had our property surveyed. It turns out our neighbors built a wooden fence some time ago that, according to the survey, is eight inches on our property. She is selling her home "as is." The fence is worn and infested with termites. I told her about the situation, but she doesn't want to do anything or spend any money. Can I tear down the fence and build a new one straight down the property line? -- Robert

Starker exchange can offer an array of tax benefits Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:37:00 PST
Many investors are taking advantage of the like-kind exchange, which is authorized under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code. These exchanges commonly are referred to as "Starker" exchanges.

Births received July 16 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:37:00 PST
SAINT MARY'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

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