Originally Published in the Sierra Sun on 03/24/2024, Submitted

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The snow will melt soon in the Lake Tahoe region and winter will give way to a busy spring for area wildlife. Bears that have been wintering in their dens will emerge soon and they will be hungry!

Each fall, black bears go through hyperphagia (pronounced hi·per·fay·jee·uh) which is an increase in feeding activity (consuming about 25,000 calories a day) driven by their need to fatten up before winter. Over the course of the winter, bears’ bodies utilize those fat stores during hibernation when food is scarce. Come spring, their body mass will have naturally decreased and as a result, bears will be on the lookout for easily accessible food sources to help rebuild those fat reserves. Bears will instinctively seek out areas where they can find fresh greens like grasses and forbs which can bring them into neighborhoods.

As bears make their way through human-populated areas, please be vigilant about cleaning up and securing bear attractants. The Tahoe Interagency Bear Team (TIBT) knows that many people choose to feed birds in winter, but please do not let bird feeders attract and feed bears. Now is the time to take those bird feeders down completely. 

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Originally Published on the TRPA Website 03/22/2024, Written by Julie Regan

Lake Tahoe has protectors just about everywhere in this great nation. Last week, TRPA representatives joined a coalition of Lake Tahoe supporters in Washington D.C. to urge the extension of a key piece of legislation that has been pivotal in Lake Tahoe’s preservation. The Lake Tahoe Restoration Act is set to expire in September of this year, putting a major source of federal funding at risk.

Nevada and California local elected officials, tribal leaders, TRPA board members, and public and private organizations gathered for meetings with members of Congress and the Biden Administration to stress the urgency of continuing to protect Lake Tahoe. “Team Tahoe” succeeded in drawing national attention to our numerous challenges, from historical environmental impacts to emerging threats posed by climate change. The call to protect Lake Tahoe has echoed from these mountainsides, throughout Nevada and California, and across America to bring attention to one of the country’s most treasured landscapes.

Lake Tahoe suffered severe environmental damage before strict protections were enacted under the first Lake Tahoe Regional Plan. In 1997, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) joined many public and private partners to launch the Environmental Improvement Program, or EIP. Under the initiative, more than 800 projects have been completed thus far to protect water quality, reduce the threat of wildfire, combat aquatic invasive species, improve transportation and trails, support science and research, and much more.

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Photo credit of TRPA

What Would Mark Twain Say?

My first visit to a dentist here in the Village of Incline, was to see the intrepid Doctor Cherry away back in 1983. I had heard that he was very good at his craft, and that he sometimes practiced pulling teeth on iron rakes. While in the waiting room I read the license that hung on his wall and was surprised to see that we attended the University of Oregon about the same time. Just then, Dr. Cherry popped his head into the waiting room and said, “It won’t be long.”

You know how it is, when you meet someone about your own age, you always think they look older than you. So I was sure Dr. Cherry must be a few years ahead of me, and when I took a seat in his dental chair I mentioned, “We were at U of O about the same time.”

He looked closely at me, and asked, “What did you teach?”

We became friends, and I learned from Bill, well, let’s let Mark Twain tell us…

“The dentist who talks well -other things being equal -is the one to choose. 
Dr. Cherry for instance, tells anecdotes all the while and keeps his patient so interested and entertained that one hardly notices the flight of time.  For he not only tells anecdotes that are good in themselves, but he adds nice shadings to them with his instruments as he goes along,
and now and then brings out effects which could not be produced with any other kinds of tools at all.  All the while he is plowing down into a cavity and has discovered a nerve that he only visits at intervals, according to the needs of his anecdote.
          The suspense grows and you can hear your heart beat as his voice diminishes to a murmur.  Then with lightning suddenness the “nub” is sprung and the drill drives into the raw nerve! The most brilliant surprises of the stage are pale and artificial compared to this.”

While boating out on Lake Tahoe, Bill would instruct me on what things were best to eat and drink to preserve my teeth. I was tempted to protest, “Sounds like the only way to keep my teeth, Bill, is to eat what I don’t want, and drink what I don’t like.” But I held my tongue. Bill proved to be the best dentist, and even better friend.

As is our custom, we shall leave the last word to Mr. Twain…

“Dr. Cherry invented an instrument, combining the properties of the screw, the lever, the wedge, the hammer, and the incline plane.
              A patient came in and sat in the chair. One turn of the crank, and out came that tooth! Its roots were hooked under the patient’s right big toe, and his entire skeleton was extracted with the tooth. They had to send him home in a pillowcase. But no matter, Dr. Cherry got a patent on that instrument, yes, as a turkey de-boner.”

Audio: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Fhv4PrH1UuwlhbnTT23zO

Submitted by Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort and Spa

Incline Village (March 15, 2024) – Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino, a spacious resort nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and on the shore of Lake Tahoe, announces a special Easter dining experience at Lone Eagle Grille. The resort will also provide special activities for the holiday weekend including Easter Bunny Fun Run and a poolside “Eggstravanza” celebration.

“We are thrilled to welcome our guests and local community for an unforgettable Easter holiday that the entire family will love,” said Pascal Dupuis, General Manager of Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino. “Whether you’re looking for a delicious lakefront brunch to enjoy with loved ones, or a way to meet and take photos with the Easter Bunny, we will be providing a fun-filled schedule of activities throughout the weekend.”

On Saturday, March 30, the resort will offer several holiday-themed activities for guests including an Easter Fun Run with the Easter Bunny at 9 a.m. The run will take guests along the trails around the property. Guests can also enjoy an “Easter Eggstravaganza” celebration at the pool between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. The event will feature a photo booth with the Easter Bunny, Easter-themed crafts, a DJ pool party featuring music from DJ JOOLZ, and lawn games. The resort will also provide multiple Adventure activities for the holiday including morning yoga, a meditation session, landscape photography classes, and multiple hikes to popular area trails.

The holiday brunch at Lone Eagle Grille will be available between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Easter Day. It will include a variety of a la carte options including a strawberry mascarpone-stuffed brioche French toast, a soy-cured salmon served with herb crème fraiche and Asian pears, a bison burger served with house-made steak sauce and braised pork belly, and the signature Lone Eagle steak and eggs dish served with green chili salsa and house-made gravy. These specials will run alongside a focused selection of classic dishes from our regular dinner menu. Reservations are required and can be made by visiting loneeaglegrille.com. 

For more information or to book a getaway to Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe, please visit Hyattregencylaketahoe.com, or call (775) 832-1234.

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About Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino

Ideally situated on the pristine shores of North Lake Tahoe, Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino, a AAA Four Diamond Award winning resort, offers majestic lake and mountain views from its 422 guestrooms, including 32 suites and 24 lakeside cottages. The resort’s design evokes modern alpine luxury with exposed wood beams, rich leathers, and granite features throughout the property. Premium amenities include 500 feet of private beach featuring a 275-foot floating pier, a year-round heated lagoon-style pool and two hot tubs, a 25,000 square foot Grand Lodge Casino, and 50,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor flexible meeting and event space including the picturesque Lakeside Ballroom, Tahoe’s premier lakeside ballroom just steps away from the beach. Additional amenities include a 20,000 square-foot Stillwater Spa with 16 treatment rooms, multiple restaurants and bars, pet-friendly accommodations, a fully-equipped Hyatt StayFit gym, and an on-site Adventure program which provides guided activities led by the resort’s team of adventure specialists. Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino has received numerous awards and recognitions including Travel + Leisure’s 500 Best Hotels in the World, Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards, Smart Meetings Smart Stars Awards, U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hotel Awards, and more. 

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino is located on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe, at 111 Country Club Drive, Incline Village, NV, 89451. For more information, visit HyattRegencyLakeTahoe.com or follow the resort on Facebook or Instagram.

About Hyatt Regency hotels 

The Hyatt Regency brand is a global collection of hotels and resorts found in more than 200 locations in over 40 countries around the world. The depth and breadth of this diverse portfolio, from expansive resorts to urban city centers, is a testament to the brand’s evolutionary spirit. For more than 50 years, the Hyatt Regency brand has championed fresh perspectives and enriching experiences, while its forward-thinking philosophy provides guests with inviting spaces that bring people together and foster a spirit of community. As a hospitality original, Hyatt Regency hotels and resorts are founded on openness—our colleagues consistently serve with open minds and open hearts to deliver unforgettable celebrations, effortless relaxation and notable culinary experiences alongside expert meetings and technology-enabled collaboration. The brand prides itself on an everlasting reputation for insightful care—one that welcomes all people across all countries and cultures, generation after generation.
For more information, please visit hyatt.com

Submitted and Written by Melissa Mangiaracina, 03/19/2024

As you may have heard, I am running for Justice of the Peace in the Incline Village/Crystal Bay Justice Court. It looks like this position will likely be decided at the primary election on June 11, 2024.

In an effort to meet and talk to as many Incline Village and Crystal Bay residents as possible before early voting begins on May 25, 2024, I will be hosting a number of Meet and Greets with the community.

Please save the date and join me for one of the following events to talk about the future of our local court:

• Virtual Meet and Greet: March 25, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

• Virtual Meet and Greet: April 8, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

• In-Person Meet and Greet: April 29, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

To join one of the virtual meetings, please go to www.zoom.com. The meeting ID is 878-5111-1990. The passcode is 126236.

The in-person Meet and Greet on April 29, 2024, will be held at the Mountain Workspace, located at 885 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Village, NV.

I hope to see you at one of these events and look forward to talking to you about my background and experience. If you are unable to make these dates but would like to learn more about me and my campaign, please visit www.melissaforjp.com. Melissa Mangiaracina, Esq.

Originally Published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune on 03/18/2024, Written by Brenna O’Boyle

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – At Wednesday’s Incline Village General Improvement District Board of Trustee meeting, Manger Bobby Magee gave a status report that included upcoming Christmas Tree Village restaurant closures, human resources, financial reports, and the annual audit.

Magee said water will be shut off March 19 to 21 in Christmas Tree Village for emergency repairs due to a leaking waterline valve next to the Christmas Tree Village shopping center.

“As part of the health and safety requirements, food establishments within Christmas Tree Village will have to remain closed from March 19 to 21,” Magee said.

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