Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 09/16/2024, Written by Tim Kelly

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – The Incline Middle School Mountain Lions and the Lake Tahoe School Bobcats ran their hearts out last Friday against hundreds of middle schoolers from all over the region in the annual cross-country opener hosted officially by Lake Tahoe School.

The course, which covers most of the Ridgeline fields behind Incline Middle School and the Incline Village Disc Golf Course, is a grueling 1.5 mile run that tests the young racers endurance and toughness.

Both schools represented the village well as six racers finished in the top 12 and one racer earned the runner-up medal.

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Photo provided to TDT from Lake Tahoe School Girls Cross country team

Originally Published in the Reno Gazette Journal, 09/15/2024, Written by Brett McGinness Siobhan McAndrew Jason Hidalgo Jaedyn Young

More than 6,000 acres burned. Eleven homes and a church were lost. Thousands were told to flee their homes and shelter elsewhere, and students in south Reno — who had yet to be in class for even a month this fall — had a week’s worth of education delayed.

But the most dire forecasts — flames tearing through homes along the west side of Reno all the way up to McCarran Boulevard — didn’t come true thanks to firefighters who spent the week battling the Davis Fire, which started in a wooded park in Washoe Valley.

“By the hard work of those firefighters … it saved the day up there. No growth experienced,” said Stewart Turner, the fire behavior analyst who modeled predictions for the wildfire. “It wasn’t luck, it wasn’t the weather change, it was the hard work of those firefighters. That’s all it was.”

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Photo Credit: Jason Bean (RGJ)

Submitted by Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort and Spa, September 9th

The award-winning Stillwater Spa at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino announces the “Spa Happy Hour” experience providing extended hours and special promotions on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The new experience will provide opportunities for resort guests and local residents to indulge in luxurious spa treatments in a condensed timeframe.

“We are thrilled to extend our hours and introduce the new ‘Spa Happy Hour’ experience at Stillwater Spa,” said Julie Orblych, Director of Spa and Wellness at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino. “Our talented team of wellness professionals has thoughtfully designed the happy hour experience to provide the ultimate relaxation in a time-efficient manner, allowing everyone to enjoy a blissful moment of tranquility.”

The “Spa Happy Hour” will be available between 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, between 9:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, and between 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Thursdays. Guests will be able to select from a limited menu of 45-minute massages and facials, each at the discounted price of $180, with the option of add-on services.

Stillwater Spa at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe is renowned for its serene atmosphere and exceptional service, offering a wide range of services that promote lakeside relaxation and overall wellbeing. In addition to the happy hour services, signature treatments include flotation therapy with “Pearl,” a revolutionary float and sensory deprivation orb. Guests can also opt for bioacoustic therapy on the “Harmony” Biomat designed to improve blood circulation, reduce pain and stiffness, and promote deep relaxation. Additional signature services include the “Tahoe Adventurer” massage geared toward an active lifestyle, and the “Elemental Immersion” experience which provides a full day of wellness including breathwork, a cold-water immersion in Lake Tahoe, sound healing, and a letting go ceremony. More information on the spa menu can be found by visiting https://issuu.com/hyattlaketahoe/docs/spa_flip_final_proof

Further focusing on overall wellness and connection with nature, Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe is also home to an on-site Adventure program. It features complimentary guided excursions including hikes and snowshoe tours, archery classes, yoga, floating movement and meditation sessions in the resort’s heated pool, and more. For more information on the Adventure program, please visit https://uqr.to/HyattAdventures. 

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

About Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino

Ideally situated on the pristine shores of North Lake Tahoe, the AAA Four Diamond Award-winning Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino offers majestic lake and mountain views from its 422 guest rooms, including 32 suites and 24 lakeside cottages. The resort epitomizes modern alpine luxury with its exposed wood beams, rich leathers, and granite accents. Guests can enjoy premium amenities such as a private beach with a 275-foot floating pier, a year-round heated lagoon-style pool, two hot tubs, a 25,000 square-foot Grand Lodge Casino, and 65,000 square feet of flexible indoor/outdoor meeting and event space, including the picturesque Lakeside Ballroom, Tahoe’s premier lakeside venue. Additional features 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 with Peloton bikes, and an on-site Adventure program offering guided activities. Recognized for excellence, the resort has garnered numerous awards including Travel + Leisure’s 500 Best Hotels in the World, Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best in the West Smart Meetings Smart Stars Awards, and U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hotel Awards.

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

Yesterday, a great friend of mine invited me to join the Stanford Club on a five-mile hike to Galena Falls, led by geologist emeritus, Dave. I have always been fond of rocks, ever since I overheard a geologist uncle of mine assure my aunt while pointing to an eight-year-old me, “That boy’s got rocks in his head.”

However, I found a new appreciation for rocks while hiking, as Dave elucidated on their content, their virtue, and their beauty. Though at one point I did trip on a gobblin that I mistook for a half-gobblin. Then too, I was alarmed to learn that an active earthquake fault passes directly beneath my bed. I could get a wakeup call by Mother Earth tonight, and end up on the floor. I also resolved to give every volcano I see a wide berth, no matter how old Dave thinks it might be, or how old the Stanford grad at my side thinks it might be… 

One member of our party asked Dave how old Lake Tahoe is, and I could not help but to jump in ahead of him and answer that question, as I happened to know the answer down to the very year. Dave looked a little perturbed as I expounded, “Lake Tahoe is three million and three years old.”

There was a hush before Dave asked, “So, good sir, how do you know Lake Tahoe is three million and three years old?”

“Well, you see, a Washoe elder told me Tahoe was three million years old, and that was three years ago.”

Dave gave me an indulging smile, before kicking the dirt (granular granite) with his boot. I wanted to take over the leadership of the tour at that point, but Dave held his ground…

One of our members sported a shirt that boasted DEAD SEA on her chest, and I could not help but to whisper to her, “I was there when the Dead Sea was only sick.” 

She looked at me like I had asked to borrow five dollars, and stuck her tongue out at me…

I guess it didn’t help that I was wearing a t-shirt that swaggered a Cal football win over Stanford away back in 1982 with “The Play” diagramed there on my chest, involving six laterals for a touchdown that knocked over half the Stanford band waiting in the endzone to celebrate Stanford’s seemingly certain victory. 

Well, those Stanford grads took to looking at me like I had tested positive for Covid, but then when I asked a lady for one little cookie when I could see she had two, she gave them both to me. So I do love them Stanford grads, though by the end of Dave’s fascinating tour, I found myself biting my nails in anticipation of a looming earthquake or lava flow, and promised myself that I would go to confession on the following Sunday…

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

Submitted by NLTFPD, Tia Rancourt, 09/11/2024

September 11, 2024 | 10:00 a.m.

North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District remains fully engaged with the Davis Fire, actively coordinating both on the ground and in ongoing communications with the Complex Incident Management Team.

Current Status:

• No Threat: The Davis Fire, given the predicted wind patterns, poses no threat to Incline Village and Crystal Bay.

• No Evacuation Warnings: There are currently no evacuation warnings or advisories for our community.

Aerial Support:

You may observe fixed-wing aircraft using Lake Tahoe for water supply in the suppression efforts for the Davis Fire. Rotary-wing aircraft are utilizing Washoe Lake.

Community Information:

Fire Information boards have been set up at the Incline Village Post Office, Raley’s, and Natural Grocer. These boards will be updated daily as new information is received from the Incident Management Team.

For the latest updates on the Davis Fire, please follow:

• USFS Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Facebook Page

• Southwest IMT Type 1 Facebook Page

• InciWeb Incident Information

Stay informed, sign up for CodeRED emergency alert notifications and stay safe.

Originally Live on Facebook, 9/10/24, U.S. Forest Service-Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest 

WATCH LATEST UPDATE VIDEO ON FACEBOOK

Highlights: Southwest Area Incident Management Team 1 assumed command of the #DavisFire at 6 p.m. on Monday, September 9th. Active fire behavior was seen along the southwestern portion of the fire yesterday in the vicinity of Mount Rose Highway. Aircraft were limited due to wind and smoke conditions, but crews were able to take advantage of natural features and roadways to directly attack the fire. Strike teams and engines from local jurisdictions were able to continue structure protection in and around all impacted communities and additional resources begin to arrive from around the country to support. Four super scooper aircraft have been assigned to the incident, increasing the speed at which water can be delivered to support firefighting efforts across the fire area.

Fire Activity: Overnight, crews and engines worked to construct direct line in areas around the south and western flanks of the fire but were challenged by very active fire behavior. A spot fire established in the lower portion of Browns Creek, east of Hidden Lake and crews were able to gain access and begin building line. Engines were also closely monitoring fire activity in and around communities, extinguishing any heat that could pose further risk to homes and property. Today, along the north and eastern edges of the fire, crews and engines will continue to monitor and mop up heat sources near the line, working to gain containment in the areas along Interstate 580. On the southern perimeter of the fire, Interagency Hotshot Crews will continue to go direct, building line directly on the fires edge, preventing any continued growth to the south. The southwestern corner of the fire is expected to continue to see extreme fire behavior today with spotting potential up to ½ mile. A mix of aircraft, supported by crews on the ground, will work to check the fire up along Mount Rose Highway, while also scouting secondary containment options.

Weather: A Red Flag Warning has been issued for the area beginning at 11:00 a.m. on September 10th. Expect wind gusts up to 35 mph and relative humidities dropping to single digits at lower elevations. The temperatures will range from 92 at the lower elevations to 74 at the high elevation. A thermal belt will establish overnight, keeping humidities lower than normal.

Evacuations: For updated on evacuation statuses please visit: https://perimetermap.com.

Email: 2024.davis@firenet.gov

Fire Information: 775-446-5520

Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident…/nvhtf-davis-fire

Truckee Meadows Fire Protection DistrictWashoe County, Nevada – GovernmentCity of Reno Government

We are writing to provide an update on the Davis Fire and share important resources for our community as of 9/10/24 at 10:30pm.

ALL UPDATED INFO: Unified command’s public information officers will be putting regular updates with all important information on the US Forest Service- Humbolt Toiyabe National Forest social media pages.

FOR SOCIAL MEDIA UPDATES PLEASE CHECK: https://www.facebook.com/HumboldtToiyabeNF

The community briefing surrounding the Davis Fire was Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. at Depoali Middle School, located at 9300 Wilbur May Parkway in Reno.

Expect to hear from the Southwest Area Incident Management Team 1, a Complex Incident Management Team. Southwest Incident Management Team 1 is helping to increase the management capabilities for this fire while continuing to work with local agencies. Truckee Meadows Fire representatives and other responding agencies will be there for information. *Washoe County Update

WATCH COMMUNITY BRIEFING VIDEO HERE

For more information and updates: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/nvhtf-davis-fire

Important Resources:

• Watch Duty (Live updates): Watch Duty
• Washoe County Davis Creek Fire Emergency Assistance Fund: Assistance Fund
• Evacuation Map: Perimeter Map
• North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District: YouTube
• Southwest IMT Type 1 Facebook Page
• www.facebook.com/HumboldtToiyabeNF

The North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District has provided the information below to help keep you safe during emergencies:

CLICK HERE to sign up for CodeRED notifications here to be notified by your local emergency response team in the event of emergency situations or critical community alerts. Registering for CodeRED increases the likelihood that residents will receive these urgent notifications.

“Are You Ready” list is available by CLICKING HERE.

Emergency Preparedness Guide is available by CLICKING HERE.

Evacuation Checklist is available by CLICKING HERE.

Nevada Fire link:
https://www.nevadafireinfo.org/

For Updates:

• U.S. Forest Service – Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest:
  • Website: USFS Humboldt-Toiyabe
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
• Fire and Smoke Map: AirNow
• Road Closures: Nevada Roads

Please stay safe out there and check in with your neighbors.