Originally Published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune on 03/27/2024, Written by Brenna O’Boyle

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – Are you tired of struggling to stay awake during those dry, jargon-filled civic meetings? Well, get ready to have your perception of government flipped on its head because Kevin Lyons is bringing his side-splitting “pizza and beer” approach to Incline Village tonight.

Brace yourself for an evening of myth-busting laughter that will forever change how you view the inner workings of our leadership.

After toiling away for 30 years, studying the nerdy nuances of governance under the tutelage of Nobel Prize winners and top-brass practitioners, Lyons has emerged with a simple mission: to make learning about government as enjoyable as cracking open a cold one with your buddies.

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Originally Published in the Sierra Sun on 03/28/2024, Written by Zoe Meyer

Five years ago, the decision to merge four local core service organizations – Project MANA, North Tahoe Family Resource Center, Family Resource Center of Truckee, and Tahoe Safe Alliance – was unprecedented and initially met with skepticism. This strategic merger aimed to streamline and enhance service delivery by addressing overlapping services in the community, ultimately resulting in the Sierra Community House (SCH). 

It proved to be a successful endeavor, eliminating confusion, inefficiencies, and retraumatization that individuals faced while navigating multiple services before the merger. By consolidating resources under one roof, SCH made essential services easily accessible in a single location. 

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Submitted by Tia Rancourt of North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District (NLTFPD)

Thanks to a $1.7 million grant from FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant program, Carson City, Tahoe Douglas, East Fork, Smith Valley, and North Lake Tahoe Fire Districts all have new, state-of-the-art Scott X3 PRO self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

These SCBAs, essential for protecting firefighters in hazardous environments, were nearing the end of their lifespan. The new Scott X3 PRO models offer the latest safety features, ensuring better protection for our firefighters who risk their lives for our communities.

This grant, administered by the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District (NLTFPD), fostered regional cooperation, with all five fire departments now using the same equipment, enabling seamless collaboration, communication, and interoperability during joint operations across county lines.

The North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District extends its thanks to FEMA and the participating fire departments for their collaboration over the last 17 months in securing and implementing this grant.

“Big thanks go to FEMA and all the participating fire districts for making this vital upgrade possible. Regional cooperation is key, and this project is a shining example of that principle in action,” said NLTFPD Fire Chief Ryan Sommers.