Incline Village
North Lake Tahoe artists selected for East Shore Trail mural
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/31/2020 - 9:18am
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - A husband and wife artist team from North Lake Tahoe has been selected to paint the tunnel mural on the popular new Tahoe East Shore Trail. Over 34 people responded to the public call for submissions by the Tahoe Fund and a team of local nonprofits, private section and government agencies collaborated to select the winner.
Washoe County reports their first death of a resident from COVID-19
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/30/2020 - 12:06pm
In a Monday morning press conference, Washoe County updated the community on the current COVID-19 situation as they continue to urge residents to stay at home to prevent its spread.
The first Washoe County resident died from COVID-19 over the weekend. He was in his 49s and the case is under investigation. It is unknown at this time if the man has underlying health conditions.
“We’re devastated to learn that a Washoe County resident has died due to COVID-19,” said Kevin Dick, District Health Officer for Washoe County. “Our thoughts are with the family at this time.”
Incline Village GID asks visitors to stay home, for now
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/24/2020 - 12:23am
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - The Incline Village General Improvement District (IVGID) is asking anyone who is considering visiting the Incline Village or Crystal Bay area to reschedule their visit.
They said that, as a small and remote mountain-lake community, healthcare, support services, and facilities lack the capacity and resources to handle an outbreak of COVID-19.
Parents and students can have fun with science and TERC
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/24/2020 - 12:12am
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - The UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) is closed, but they are sharing with parents, teachers, students, caregivers a list of free STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) resources.
Due to the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic schools across the country, including UC Davis, are shut down. TERC has been closed its science centers and suspended regular program offerings.
They said they realize the challenges many parents who have had to home school their children may need help getting through the normal day-to-day schooling.
Diamond Peak in Incline Village to suspend operations for one week
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/15/2020 - 2:31pm
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Diamond Peak Ski Resort will suspend operations starting the morning of Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 20. All lift operations, food and beverage, and rental services will be closed during this time.
Ongoing updates can be found at DiamondPeak.com.
Letter: Zephyr Cove Elementary is a great option for Nevada families
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/04/2020 - 8:53pm
With over half of the school year completed, the talk at preschool pickup lately amongst the parents has been kindergarten – a big transition that seems like the official beginning of your child’s school career. Living in Nevada and working locally in town, parents have the ability to choose between any of the South Lake Tahoe public schools or our local district school in Zephyr Cove.
Prescribed burn operations continue around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/04/2020 - 1:00am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team (TFFT), which includes local, state and federal land management agencies, will continue prescribed fire operations in the Tahoe Basin over the next several weeks, weather permitting. Smoke may be visible.
Aspen 1011 - USDA Forest Service - Location: Off Pioneer and Marshall trails near South Lake Tahoe. Burn Type: Hand Piles. Total Acreage: 10.00. Planned Ignition: 02/28/2020
Twin Peaks 1091 - USDA Forest Service - Location: Near corner of Pawnee Drive and Iroquois Circle, Meyers, CA. Burn Type: Hand Piles. Total Acreage: 30.00.
Incline Village GID hires new finance director
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/03/2020 - 9:08pm
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - After a national search and interview process, Interim General Manager Indra Winquest has announced the selection of Paul Navazio as Incline Village General Improvement District’s (IVGID) new Director of Finance. Navazio’s first day with IVGID will be March 16, 2020.
Prescribed fire operations to continue around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/20/2020 - 10:19pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team (TFFT) has plans to continue prescribed fire operations around Lake Tahoe over the next several weeks, weather, conditions and staffing permitting.
In the map above, the following operations are scheduled (clockwise starting with Sugar Pine Point State Park):
Sugar Pine Point State Park - California State Parks
Rod Beaudry Trail northwest of Ehrman Manion
Burn Type: Hand Pile
Total Acreage: 2.00
Planned Ignition: 03/02/2020
Burton Creek State Park - California State Parks
Burton Creek State Park, North of Rocky Ridge
Letter: Meyers Area Council urges "yes" vote on Measure M in March
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/11/2020 - 12:39am
On March 3, 2020, the Meyer’s community will need to make some difficult decisions about the services that we need and want in our community. Not only do we need to support our Lake Valley Fire Fighters through Measure B, but we also need to decide whether timely, safe and efficient snow removal is vital to our safety, our economy and our ability to live and work in Meyers. For the Meyer’s Advisory Council, the answer is a resounding YES.
Science Expo volunteers needed in both South Lake Tahoe and Incline Village
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/06/2020 - 2:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center is seeking volunteers to assist with this year's Science Expo. No experience is necessary and the job is "fun and easy."
Volunteers will facilitate a hands-on science investigation station with small groups of elementary students. All the volunteers need is a willingness to have fun and share science with local youth. Training will be provided prior to the event.
Prescribed fires to continue around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/03/2020 - 5:37pm
Members of the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team (TFFT), which includes local, state and federal land management agencies, will continue prescribed fire operations over the next several weeks in the Tahoe Basin as conditions, staffing and weather allow. Smoke may be visible.
The following 12 areas are on the schedule:
Aspen Lily Lake 1011 - USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit.
Location: Powerline Road (Forest Road 12N08), off Pioneer Trail near South Lake Tahoe. Burn Type: Hand Piles - Total Acreage: 14.00 - Planned ignition: 1/25/20
Funding for reimagination and renovation of Spooner State Park now in place
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/03/2020 - 5:08pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Construction is set to begin in May 2020 on the renovation and reimagination of facilities at Spooner Lake State Park. A collaboration between Nevada State Parks, Nevada State Lands and the Tahoe Fund has been successful in securing funding and donations to complete plans for the 35-year-old park.
Proposed plans for SR-28 corridor from Sand Harbor to Spooner Summit released
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/31/2020 - 12:36am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - New plans have been released on the State Route 28 corridor from Sand Harbor to Spooner Summit on the east shore of Lake Tahoe. After the success of the East Shore Trail from Incline Village to Sand Harbor, the plan is to continue the shared-use trail with other improvements to highway safety and infrastructure; summer recreational access; water, air and scenic quality; and increase non-motorized access to the corridor.
The USFS Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) has issued a draft decision for the proposed improvements to this area.
Learn about NV Energy Natural Disaster Protection Plan at public meetings
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/24/2020 - 4:18pm
STATELINE, Nev. - The public is invited to take part in one of several meetings over the next two weeks that will go over NV Energy's Natural Disaster Protection Plan (NDPP).
The public is invited to take part as the utility shares key elements of their draft NDPP and solicit feedback before it is filed with the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada by March 1, 2020.
Senate Bill 329 addresses how the utilities will mitigate and respond to wildfires, severe storms and other natural disaster risks in service territories.
Prescribed burns to continue around Lake Tahoe, weather and snow permitting
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/19/2020 - 4:03pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Weather permitting, the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team (TFFT) will continue prescribed fire operations over the next several weeks in the Tahoe Basin. They may not be able to continue prescribed fire operations at some sites because of increased snow loads, but some units are able to continue burning.
Artists needed to create mural on East Shore Trail tunnel, the target of recent graffiti
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/08/2020 - 12:35am
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Since its opening in June 2019, the new Tahoe East Shore Trail connecting Incline Village to Sand Harbor State Park has quickly become an attraction for both residents and visitors interested in exploring Tahoe’s famed East Shore on foot or by bicycle. To augment the natural beauty of the immediate surroundings and transform a utilitarian tunnel into an enjoyable, relevant art experience, the Tahoe Fund and Tahoe Public Art have joined together to commission a mural that will be unique to the space.
Prescribed burn operations continue around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/07/2020 - 8:59pm
Members of the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team, which includes local, state and federal fire and land management agencies, are scheduled to continue prescribed fire operations in the Lake Tahoe Basin over the next few weeks, weather permitting.
The 13 areas currently on the planned operations:
The old Tahoe Pines Campground near the intersection of US Hwy 50 and South Upper Truckee Rd. by the California Tahoe Conservancy. 8 acres of Machine Piles.
Upper Kinsbury, Valley Side by the Tahoe Douglas Fire District. 40 acres of Hand Piles.
Climate Change: Science and Solutions next TERC lecture in Incline Village
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/04/2020 - 11:00pm
Event Date:
January 23, 2020 - 5:30pm
Weather update from UC Davis - Due to winter storm warnings, and in a effort to accommodate as many attendees as possible, TERC will be moving tomorrow's (January 16th) lecture to next week on Thursday, January 23, 2020. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope you will be able to join us next week when John Henry Beyer, Ph.D., Geophysicist and retired Research Program Manager at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, explains the science behind climate change in a way that is engaging and understandable.
Sheriff: Suspect found in Incline Village confesses to murder, dad's body found
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/04/2020 - 3:22pm
A four-hour interview of homicide suspect Sean Purdy in Reno Friday night has led to the discovery of the body of his father, 52-year-old Lance Purdy of Pine Grove, Calif.
Amador County murder suspect arrested after 12-hour search in Incline Village
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/02/2020 - 9:42am
1:15 p.m. UPDATE: Sean Purdy has been arrested. WCSO deputies just arrested Amador County fugitive Sean Purdy. Washoe County Sheriff Balaam expressed his deep appreciation to all the deputies and investigators from multiple agencies who have tenaciously worked for the safety of the community during the past 12 hours. He was arrested in the Memorial Point area just north of Sand Harbor near Incline Village. Details of the arrest are coming.
The sustainable message behind SnowGlobe Music Festival
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/30/2019 - 4:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Many know the annual winter SnowGlobe Music Festival in South Lake Tahoe as a gathering of electronic music fans in the cold outdoors, but they may not know about the behind the scenes efforts to make the event sustainable and to ensure they leave no trace behind where it comes to products used and trash.
To help them in these efforts, Waste Free Earth is on board to create an environment of sustainability through strict guidelines for vendors and sponsors, recycling waste bins throughout the event, and daily trash pickup and sorting.
Science of Cocktails next presentation at TERC in Incline Village
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/29/2019 - 5:32pm
Event Date:
January 31, 2020 - 6:00pm
The UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC), together with support from community partners, will host the 4th annual Science of Cocktails with proceeds directly supporting the UC Davis Tahoe Science Center and innovative science education programs.
Shake things up at the UC Davis Tahoe Science Center on Friday, January 31, 2020, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. when they hold "The Science of Cocktails," a unique evening event where mixology and science meet.
Incline Village trustees unable to come to consensus on who to fill open IVGID spot
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/19/2019 - 12:32am
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - They were tasked with interviewing seven candidates to fill an open seat on the Incline Village General Improvement District (IVGID) on Wednesday, but the current four trustees could not come to an agreement on who to fill the spot left vacant by the resignation of Phil Horan.
Tahoe Film Festival returns to the North Shore
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/02/2019 - 12:49pm
The 5th annual Tahoe Film Fest presents an incredible selection of new feature films and documentaries on various topics, as well as important award-winning environmental films. Several filmmakers introduce their works. The event is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy almost thirty films and interact with other film aficionados.
All proceeds from the festival, which runs on the North Shore from December 5-8, go to support educational programs at the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center.
NV Energy prepares for storm heading to Lake Tahoe and offers helpful tips
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/26/2019 - 1:22pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The incoming winter storm will not only bring with it heavy snow but also wind with gusts up to 115 mph over the crest of the Sierra.
"Safety is our top priorty," said NV Energy Director of Delivery Operations, Brian Costello. He said during these storms there is a concern for both public and staff safety with downed power lines.
NV Energy supplied electricity to the Nevada side of the Lake Tahoe Basin and to the Truckee Donner PUD. Their power lines go over the Mt. Rose Highway into Incline Village and over Kingsbury Grade into the South Shore.
Prescribed fire operations continue in Tahoe Basin, weather and staffing permitting
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/24/2019 - 10:50pm
North Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts, along with California State Parks, California Tahoe Conservancy and the USDA Forest Service are scheduled to continue prescribed fire operations over the next few weeks in the Tahoe Basin, weather, conditions, and staffing permitted.
Scheduled Prescribed Burns:
Tahoe Pines Campground
Nevada Supreme Court affirms ruling of $230K owed to IVGID
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/23/2019 - 12:01am
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Years of legal battles between the Incline Village General Improvement District (IVGID) and resident Aaron Katz appear to be drawing to a close after the Nevada Supreme Court on Friday affirmed a 2016 ruling that Katz pay almost $230,000 of attorney fees and costs.
Public gives input on proposed changes to USFS snowmobile/winter travel plan
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/15/2019 - 1:24am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - When the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) revised their Forest Plan over 10 years ago, many wanted them to include changes to snowmobile and other winter travel access to public lands at the same time. With the amount of public comment and the recognized need to have its own plan, they separated the two.
In 2011, LTBMU started a collaborative group to develop a proposed action plan for Winter Recreation and Over Snow Vehicle (OSV) use in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
IVGID trustee moving from area, resigns from his Incline Village post
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/14/2019 - 12:06am
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - The Incline Village General Improvement District (IVGID) has announced that Trustee Phil Horan will be leaving his seat on December 16, 2019. His resignation is contingent on the closing of escrow on his home.
Horan and his wife Jan are moving out of the area and recently sold their home. He made the announcement at the IVGID board meeting on November 13.
Mt. Rose lane closures as NDOT works on highway improvements
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/10/2019 - 1:11am
Single lane closures will take place on a section of the Mt. Rose Highway summit (State Route 431) Nov. 12-15 as part of continuing Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) roadway improvements.
Between 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Nov. 12 through Nov. 15, single lane closures with traffic flaggers alternating directions of travel will be in place on Mt. Rose Highway just below the Mt. Rose ski area. Motorists should anticipate minor travel delays.
Roadway signage is being enhanced to further focus driver attention on navigating the mountainous roadway turns.
Open Houses on proposed snowmobile/winter recreation access around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/07/2019 - 12:05am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – There was a lot of public reaction when the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) released their "Proposed Action for the Winter Recreation and Over Snow Vehicle (OSV) Travel Management Project" in September. That document outlined changes to snowmobile access in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
2.9 earthquake near Tahoe City; Dozens of small quakes near Bordertown
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/25/2019 - 10:34pm
NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The University of Nevada Seismological Lab is reporting a 2.9 earthquake on Friday, October 25 at 6:54 a.m. Centered six miles NNE of Tahoe City, the earthquake was 9km deep.
In the area of Bordertown, northwest of Reno, there has been a series of 38 small earthquakes since Thursday, October 24 at 3:00 p.m., all under a magnitude of 1.
On October 23 Incline Village experienced another small quake, one measuring 1.0 and another small one in between Incline Village and Tahoe City just prior to the 2.9.
New snowmobile access proposed for parts of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/24/2019 - 12:53pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) has released the "Proposed Action for the Winter Recreation and Over Snow Vehicle (OSV) Travel Management Project," and in that document are changes to snowmobile access in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
They have proposed to open OSV use (snowmobiles) to areas around the lake that have been restricted in the past and close up other areas. The plan still leaves about 50 percent of the lands managed by LTBMU open to OSV use.
The new areas proposed for OSV use
Washoe County Sheriff on lookout for realty sign thieves in Incline Village
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/09/2019 - 10:26pm
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Someone is stealing realty signs from in front of houses for sale in Incline Village and the Washoe County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding out who the culprit is.
Seven signs have been stolen from yards in Incline Village, most in the Lakeshore Boulevard area, since late June according to deputies at the Incline Village substation. Thieves have been stealing realty signs as well as information flyers, interfering with efforts by residents to sell their homes.
Students ready to start first full week back at Sierra House Elementary
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/06/2019 - 9:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Students and staff at Sierra House Elementary are starting their first full week back in their school Monday. All students in grades K-5 are getting settled in.
"It is so good to be back!" said Principal Karin Holmes. "The kids are doing great and the staff is so happy to be back in their classrooms. We are getting organized and enjoying being home. Our staff and students did not miss a beat in the transition back to Sierra House."
The school's annual Walkathon fundraiser is Friday, October 11.
Washoe County Sheriff's Office hosts National Coffee with a Cop Day in Incline Village
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/25/2019 - 3:46pm
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office added a third location for this year’s Coffee with a Cop Day in order to provide the public a greater opportunity for a one-on-one conversation with Sheriff’s Office executive staff and supervisors.
The new location is I.V. Coffee Lab, 907 Tahoe Boulevard in Incline Village. Chief Deputy Greg Herrera and Patrol Captain Don Gil will be available to answer questions, address concerns, or just casual conversation from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 2, 2019.
Looking to continue support of Lake Tahoe, former Governor Sandoval joins Tahoe Fund council
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/22/2019 - 3:36pm
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – Former Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval has joined the Tahoe Fund's Council of Special Advisors.
Expect lane closures on Mt. Rose Highway between Incline Village and ski resort
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/27/2019 - 4:09pm
CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) will be working on State Route 431, the Mt. Rose Highway, from August 28 to mid-October to improve roadside guardrail and resurface sections of the roadway.
The daytime work will require them to have intermittent lane closures from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on small sections of the highway in Incline Village and the northern side of Mt. Rose Summit. Though they expect drivers to have short delays, motorists should anticipate maximum travel delays of up to 30 minutes.
Guide to the Tahoe East Shore Trail - Know before you go
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/12/2019 - 2:43pm
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Even before the first line was drawn on a map in 1988, residents and visitors of North Lake Tahoe have been dreaming of a trail that provides a safer alternative for cyclists and beachgoers near the scenic East Shore of Lake Tahoe. Through the work of 13 partners, the impossible is now a reality with the opening of the new Tahoe East Shore Trail. The opportunity now exists to safely explore a wide range of activities along the East Shore, whether walking, riding, or rolling. Here’s what you need to know before you go.
Two affordable housing companies interested in South Lake Tahoe projects
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/11/2019 - 2:53pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Memo of Understanding (MOU) to show the cooperative and constructive intent to build affordable housing between the City of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Transportation District, Pacific Development Group and United Housing Corporation was to be voted on during Tuesday's City Council meeting.
Electric buses heading to South Lake Tahoe; Docking station at LTCC Mobility Hub
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/10/2019 - 9:22am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There are two new groups of buses heading to South Lake Tahoe, one bringing 35-foot overhead electrically-charged buses and the other bringing 16-passenger battery-charged buses.
The Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) has received a grant for $2.1 million grant to help bring new electric buses to South Lake Tahoe. During their meeting Friday in Incline Village, the Board approved the purchase of three battery-electric buses, two pedestal chargers and two overhead chargers, all to be done through grant funds.
College BootCamp and FREE College Fair in Incline
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/31/2019 - 2:56pm
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August 23, 2019 (All day) As incoming high school students prepare for the upcoming fall semester, they should also set aside time to explore where they might want to attend college.
So says educator Leslie Hermann, founder of Edplanit.org, an Incline Village-based educational consulting agency which focuses its energies on guiding high school students through the college application and admissions processes.
To that end, this month Hermann and her colleagues are hosting a college fair and a college Bootcamp.
Location
Bootcamp: Sierra Nevada College
999 Tahoe Blvd Incline Village
The College Fair is at: IHS. 499 Village Blvd, Incline Village
United States
See map: Google Maps
Coast Guard investigators at Lake Tahoe; Six boats cited and fined
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/30/2019 - 11:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - To operate a boat charter company on Lake Tahoe there are rules and regulations one must follow in order to be in legal compliance with the U.S. Coast Guard or face fines and citations, something six local boat operators are now facing.
Family Science Day in Kings Beach with free activities, fun, and games
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/26/2019 - 11:41am
Event Date:
August 3, 2019 - 1:00pm
Everyone is invited to spend a day learning about Lake Tahoe’s unique natural environment, ecology, and conservation from area experts. Family Science Day takes place from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at North Shore’s Kings Beach State Recreation Area.
Incline Village presentation: How safe are we?
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/24/2019 - 7:43am
Event Date:
July 25, 2019 (All day)
Janet Napolitano, Former Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, President of the University of California, and Advisory Board Member of Classical Tahoe, offers an insightful analysis of American security at home and a prescription for the future.
Her new book, “How Safe Are We?” is a clear-eyed, rational examination of a government office that plays a key and often misunderstood role in the lives of all Americans.
Classical Tahoe and Tahoe Environmental Research Center Co-Present A Conversation with Janet Napolitano on Thursday, July 25.
Column: Epic collaboration makes the impossible, possible
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/19/2019 - 4:44pm
We’ve finally settled into a spectacular Tahoe summer. Like a shooting star, summer is fleeting, with the Fourth of July already in our review mirror. With all the outdoor recreation that summer affords us here at Lake Tahoe, here’s one more experience worth noting.
If you’re looking for a stunningly beautiful bike ride or a perfect pathway on which to take a walk, the new East Shore Tahoe Trail is unparalleled. Dignitaries recently gathered to celebrate the trail’s grand opening at the end of June. The path is a three-mile link between the south end of Incline Village and Sand Harbor.
Resident complaints lead to arrest of two men in Incline Village
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/16/2019 - 9:28am
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Two men were arrested after residents of Incline Village reported concerns of suspicious and aggressive salesmen going door-to-door in their neighborhood on Saturday evening.
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the area of Carano Court and Oneil Way around 7:00 p.m. on July 13.
Upon arrival, they made contact with two subjects, later identified as Prince Ojionuka, age 30, and Torris Heckard, age 52. By that time, deputies were also contacted by several other residents who had similar complaints against the two men.
NV Energy to hold public meeting on planned power outages during fire season
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/15/2019 - 8:50pm
Event Date:
July 17, 2019 - 4:00pm
NV Energy is holding a meeting on Wednesday in Incline Village to inform customers about their Public Safety Outage Management (PSOM) this fire season.
The open house will explain how they will shut off power in extreme fire-risk areas, including Lake Tahoe, during a PSOM event. When certain environmental conditions are met, power will be shut down in order to protect their customers, equipment and environment from wildfires.
Good Samaritans help first responders save drowning man at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/13/2019 - 11:26pm
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - The extraordinary efforts of several Good Samaritans and deputies from the Washoe County Sheriff's Office helped save the life of a man near Thunderbird Beach at Lake Tahoe July 5.
At approximately 1:30 p.m., deputies aboard Marine 9 were informed of a drowning that had just occurred on the small beach just north of the historic lodge. As the boat arrived two minutes later, deputies observed Erin Dohlman of Des Moines, Iowa, administering CPR to a male adult laying on the beach.
