Author: Matthew Wonnacott, MD

** Please note Barton’s Incline Village office, located at 925 Tahoe Blvd #105, is currently undergoing renovations with plans to reopen with new service lines in November. 

Every patient’s health needs are unique and some individuals may benefit from a more personalized, highly accessible healthcare experience — that’s where concierge medicine comes in — a modern, patient-first approach designed for those who want greater access to their physician, deeper focus on wellness, and proactive support at every step.

More Time, Direct Access

With fewer patients per doctor, you get more time and attention — call your care team directly, schedule same-day or next-day appointments, and never feel rushed during a visit. That’s the concierge difference. For patients juggling multiple health concerns or complex chronic conditions, concierge medicine may offer a higher-touch experience.

Whole-Person Wellness, Not Just Sick Visits

Concierge medicine isn’t just about treating illness — it’s about helping you thrive. With more time together, your physician can focus on your unique lifestyle, nutrition, stress, sleep, and long-term health goals. It’s truly personal care, tailored to you.

Coordinated Care and Support

Navigating multiple specialists, tests, and treatments can be overwhelming, especially for those with complex health needs. Concierge programs often include dedicated care coordination to manage appointments, follow up on lab results, and ensure all aspects of your care work together smoothly. This coordinated approach reduces stress and helps you stay on top of your health.

An Elevated, Personalized Experience

Concierge medicine brings an unmatched level of service — it is for people who want more from their care: more time, more connection, more peace of mind. If your health is a top priority — whether you’re managing chronic conditions or simply looking for a more connected healthcare experience — concierge medicine provides support through accessible, tailored care every step of the way.

Dr. Matthew Wonnacott is a primary care physician with Barton Concierge Medicine. Dr. Wonnacott pairs exceptional clinical expertise with a personalized, thoughtful approach to your care. Learn more by calling 530.543.5612 or visiting BartonHealth.org.

Originally Published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 09/23/2025, Staff Report

The Incline Village General Improvement District (IVGID) completed its Effluent Export Pipeline Replacement Project a full year ahead of schedule.

One of the largest capital improvement projects in the District’s history, the Effluent Export Pipeline Replacement Project is a multi-year effort to replace the aging infrastructure that conveys treated effluent from the District’s wastewater treatment plant out of the Lake Tahoe Basin, per federal requirements.

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Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino, a spacious resort nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, announces a new offering at Stillwater Spa, giving locals the opportunity to enjoy a full resort experience just steps from home.

“We are excited to introduce this exclusive spa offering designed specifically with our local community in mind,” said Julie Orblych, director of spa and wellness at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino. “By combining luxurious treatments with access to our full spa amenities, locals can enjoy a well-rounded and convenient escape that promotes relaxation and wellness without needing to travel far.”

From now through the end of 2025, locals who book any Stillwater Spa treatment priced at $100 or more, will receive access to the resort amenities for the day.  The amenities include a heated outdoor pool, multiple soothing hot tubs, steam rooms, saunas, and fitness facilities. 

Stillwater Spa at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe is renowned for its serene mountainside atmosphere, exceptional service, and its wide range of both traditional and innovative spa services. In addition to its menu of customizable massages, facials, and body treatments, the spa also offers the “Touchless Trio” which includes a float session in a sensory deprivation orb, bioacoustics therapy with the “Harmony” Biomat, and cryotherapy with the cutting-edge Cryobuilt Everest Ridge Cryochamber.

For more information or to book spa treatments please visit HyattStillwaterSpa.com. 

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

Situated among the towering peaks of the Sierra Nevada mountains, the award-winning Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino offers a premier destination based in the nature-infused setting of North Lake Tahoe. The resort is home to an on-site Adventure program offering daily guided activities to help guests explore the Tahoe outdoors with everything from group hikes and archery classes to meditation sessions. Guests can enjoy premium amenities such as a year-round heated lagoon-style pool, two hot tubs, and a 25,000 square-foot Grand Lodge Casino. The resort also boasts the 20,000 square-foot Stillwater Spa featuring a variety of relaxing massages, facials and body treatments as well as state-of-the-art touchless therapies including the Cryobuilt Cryochamber, “Pearl” a revolutionary float orb, and the “Harmony” bioacoustic mat. The property showcases premier dining opportunities at the brand-new Osteria Sierra offering elevated Italian cuisine, pub-style fare at Cutthroat’s Saloon, and grab-and-go selections at Tahoe Provisions. Additional culinary delights include afternoon tea service on the weekends and a selection of world-class pastries created by the resort’s renowned team of pastry chefs. 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, Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards, 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

Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 09/19/2025, Staff Report

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office invites residents and visitors to join us for our annual Incline Community Picnic on Saturday, September 27, 2025,  from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Aspen Grove and Village Green, Incline Village.

This free, family-friendly event is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy complimentary hot dogs and hamburgers while connecting with Sheriff’s Office personnel and learning more ways we serve our community.

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From the TRPA Newsletter, 09/19/2025, Written by Julie Regan

September might be the best month in the Tahoe Basin. The air holds a familiar crispness, the aspens are hinting at their pending golden journey, and we’re getting pumped for snow.

This month can also be daunting. After long summer days on the lake or trails, to-do lists resurface and pine needles form a sepia carpet across yards and rooftops. Without recent thundershowers, prolonged dryness sets in. And with it, an anxious edge.

The recent smoky days brought back unease for the community, especially in my Christmas Valley neighborhood where the Caldor Fire entered the Tahoe Basin in 2021. We are fortunate to have the Caldor Fire in rearview, and foresight is the gift we carry forward. Fire is not a distant possibility. It is part of our landscape. And wildfire is inevitable.

Caldor wasn’t the first to test us. The 2007 Angora Fire resulted in the loss of 254 homes and structures. And the scar from the 2002 Gondola Fire is another highly visible reminder that a community intertwined with nature is delicate. Fire doesn’t respect boundaries or property lines, so it has taught us to work together.

Since 2008, after the Angora Fire, the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team (TFFT) has led that charge, uniting Tahoe’s seven fire districts, emergency response teams, and more than 20 federal, tribal, state, and local agencies. Their coordination during the Caldor Fire was the reason no lives or property were lost in the basin.

The strength of collaboration is also found in actions. The Lake Tahoe West Restoration Partnership is a 59,000-acre effort to strengthen the West Shore’s resilience to wildfire and climate threats. Forests here are overly dense and uniform in size, making them vulnerable to drought, climate change, and extreme fire. With the West Shore’s patchwork of federal, state, local, and private ownership, the Lake Tahoe West partnership erases boundaries to restore forests to better withstand threats.

At the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA), we are proud stewards of these partnerships. While we are not first responders or evacuation officials, our policies and facilitation strengthen the work of those who are. Forest health is also central to the broader restoration goal of the Tahoe Region. Under the Lake Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program (EIP), TRPA is helping accelerate forest management as well as revitalization and redevelopment that support a Tahoe more prepared for wildfire. In total, since the EIP was formed in 1997, partners have treated nearly 100,000 acres of forest to reduce wildfire risk.

September is National Preparedness Month, and on September 27, FireFest in South Lake Tahoe invites families to join local fire districts and other TFFT partners for interactive, hands-on lessons in safety and conservation. Fittingly, National Public Lands Day this year falls on the same day as FireFest. The coincidence reminds us that nearly 90 percent of the Tahoe Basin is public land, protected and cared for through decades of coordinated effort. Maintaining these lands is essential to keeping our forests healthy and communities safe.

The best evacuation plan is readiness. Prepare a go-bag. Create defensible space. Sign up for emergency alerts. Visit TahoeLivingWithFire.org for resources.

We cannot control when the next wildfire will spark, but we can control how prepared we are. Preparedness is partnership, and when each of us does our part, we create a safer, more resilient Lake Tahoe.

Julie W. Regan is Executive Director of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency – Photo TRPA

Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 9/18/2025, Staff Report

This Saturday morning, volunteers will lace up their boots, pull on their gloves, and help restore Lake Tahoe’s natural environment with a few hours of intensely gratifying, land-healing work. Participants can choose from a range of hands-on projects taking place along Burke Creek and Rabe Meadow in Stateline, Nevada. This weekend’s projects will build on the work done by Keep Tahoe Blue volunteers at the same site last fall.

For 28 years, Keep Tahoe Blue has hosted Tahoe Forest Stewardship Days, the Basin’s largest volunteer ecosystem restoration event, in collaboration with land management partners and sponsors. Over nearly three decades, these outdoor events have empowered thousands of residents and visitors to make personal connections to the Tahoe environment as they restore it to good health. 

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