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The Power of AI

August 4, 2025 | Member Submitted

By David Vomund

The task of building Artificial General Intelligence is said to be on a scale similar to the Manhattan Project.  Sam Altman, head of OpenAI, made reference to the Manhattan Project when his company was developing the now famous ChatGPT product (did he notice the irony in that analogy?).  AI will dramatically change how we live and work.

In her book, Empire of AI, Karen Hao details her view that one consequence of AI is that the gap between the powerful and everyone else will widen.  The power/influence of the largest technology companies (i.e. the hyper-scalers) will continue to grow.  Meta, Amazon, Alphabet, and Microsoft will spend approximately $320 billion this year on AI.  These hyper-scalers are spending more money on AI data centers than all the others combined.  And they are hiring the best talent from the smaller upstart companies.  Good luck to those trying to compete with them!   

Their investments are working.  The market capitalization of these four companies ranges from $1.8 trillion to more than $3 trillion!  As a comparison, the market-cap of Walmart is $760 billion.

The gap between today’s powerful leaders that run the AI companies and to the rest of us is also widening.  Those running the hyper-scalers see their wealth growing at the same time that many others struggle to pay their rising utility bills thanks in part to AI’s need for energy and water.  This year, electricity bills for some 67 million customers are projected to surge by over 20 percent in 13 states from Illinois to New Jersey, the region with the most AI data centers.  Closer to home, NV Energy is expanding their infrastructure to provide power for two Alphabet data centers.  Will Nevada residents be competing with Alphabet for electricity?  

And what about jobs?  Many workers, especially entry level white color workers, are at risk of being replaced by cost-saving AI tools.  Look no further than to Microsoft, which has laid off 15,000 employees this year without seeing a drop in their strong financial performance.  While they say efficiency gains from AI were not a predominant factor in the layoffs, they acknowledge that over the long term AI will reshape jobs at Microsoft and everywhere else.  AI will boost productivity and profits, but are most people better or worse off?  I wonder.

When it comes to AI there is another kind of power:  the power needed to run AI.  Remember when the public was concerned that crypto currency mining required too much energy?  Even Elon Musk worried about its environmental impact.  We no longer hear about that.  Why?  The energy required for crypto currencies pales in comparison to what is needed to run Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centers.

My last article focused on the power of the AI companies and those who run them.  Now we’ll cover a different type of power – the power needed to run AI.  The energy required for AI data centers is expected to grow 50 percent a year through 2030 and in just three years it is expected to consume 13 percent of electricity demand.  Efforts to fight global warming be damned.

This column is about investing and when it comes to investing, in AI there are the usual suspects.  AI chip designer Nvidia leads the pack.  Then there is Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet.  But those are already well owned.  What are the best under the radar AI stocks?  That’s hard to know.  In early internet days companies like AOL and Ask Jeeves seemed unstoppable … until they were stopped.  

Instead of trying to choose who will benefit from AI, I prefer the more predictable approach of investing in the companies that are needed to build and power the AI data centers.  Most of those stocks have already rallied, but the need for more power is in a grand supercycle.   

The most direct AI power play might be GE Vernova (GEV).  It is the leading provider in natural gas turbines and it also has exposure to small modular nuclear reactors.  GEV is the second-best performing S&P 500 stock in 2025 so Wall Street understands its attractive position, but the general public isn’t aware, not yet.  Speaking of nuclear, Vistra Corp (VST) is the second-largest nuclear operator in the U.S. and it also supplies natural gas, solar and battery storage facilities.  Knowing which nuclear stock will benefit the most is difficult so I’m happy to simply own VanEck Nuclear and Uranium ETF (NLR).

One of my largest client holdings is Williams Cos. (WMB).  Unlike the volatile choices above, Williams has a steady income stream and an attractive 3.5 percent yield.  Williams is the prominent pipeline company that transports one-third of U.S. natural gas, which is then used to generate electricity for power centers and other uses.  Last month regulators approved a Williams 400-MW natural gas-fired power plant in Ohio to serve a Meta Platforms data center.  Their pipelines serve others, too.

David Vomund is an Incline Village-based Independent Investment Advisor.  Information is found at www.VomundInvestments.com or by calling 775-832-8555.  Clients hold the positions mentioned in this article.  Past performance does not guarantee future results.  Consult your financial advisor before purchasing any security.

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Help Your Back Work for You

August 2, 2025 | Member Submitted

Submitted by IVCBA Member, Barton Health, Written by Dr. Zachary Child

Your back plays a vital role in nearly every movement you make, but it’s easy to overlook until pain strikes. Once discomfort sets in, you may wish you’d paid more attention to protecting your back. While you can’t undo the past, you can adopt habits now to safeguard your back and maintain an active, pain-free lifestyle.

Back pain is one of the most common causes of disability, and it can stem from a variety of factors. Poor muscle tone, excess weight, and improper lifting techniques can strain your back muscles. Aging also increases the risk of injury. Sometimes, though, back pain occurs without a clear cause.

The good news is a strong, healthy back is within reach. Regular care and strengthening exercises can help your back function efficiently and with fewer complaints. Strengthening your core and back muscles through consistent exercise reduces the likelihood of injury and improves overall stability.

Follow the steps below to strengthen your back and prevent discomfort:

Practice good posture: Stand tall with your weight evenly distributed on both feet. When sitting, choose a chair that supports your lower back or place a small pillow or rolled towel behind your lower back for added support.

Exercise regularly: Engage in activities that strengthen your back, abdominal, and leg muscles. Low-impact exercises like walking, swimming, or stationary biking improve circulation and reduce the risk of injury. 

Always consult your healthcare provider before starting a new exercise program.

Maintain a healthy weight: Excess weight puts added strain on your back. Your healthcare provider can offer guidance if weight loss would benefit your back health.

Lift objects properly: When picking up items — even small ones — bend at your knees, not your waist, and keep your back straight. Hold objects close to your body to minimize strain on your back muscles.

Listen to your body: If you feel pain or discomfort during an activity, stop and rest. Ignoring pain can lead to more serious injuries.

By adopting these habits, you can help your back stay strong and support you through your daily activities. Investing in your back health today will pay off with better mobility, comfort, and overall well-being.

Dr. Zachary Child is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon with Tahoe Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, practicing at Barton Health’s orthopedic offices in South Lake Tahoe and Carson City. To learn more about expert orthopedic spine care, call 530.543.5554. And join Dr. Child for his free webinar, “Summer Strains: How to Prevent Back Injuries in the Warmer Months,” on Thursday, July 10 from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Details can be found at BartonHealth.org/Lecture.

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In The News – Former Navy SEAL organizes endurance race around Tahoe to end veteran suicide

August 1, 2025 | Member Submitted

Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 08/01/2025, Written by Katelyn Welsh

In less than a month, a former Navy SEAL and 11 other highly trained veterans will embark on a 220-mile endurance race across Sierra Nevada mountains, including the Tahoe Rim Trail loop to cultivate awareness around the daily number of veteran suicides.

“We need Americans to know the issues that we face if we’re going to be able to solve them,” race founder and former Navy SEAL, Liam Cogan says. That’s why you’ll see 22 as a repeating number throughout the race parameters.

The inaugural event begins Aug. 22, involving veterans racing 22 miles ten times over, with a 22-pound pack—symbolizing carrying the burden of those 22 veterans who commit suicide every single day.

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Tahoe: A Scientific Wonderland

August 1, 2025 | Member Submitted

Originally published in TRPA newsletter, 08/01/2025

Every four years, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) compiles the Threshold Evaluation Report, a science-based snapshot of the environmental health of the basin. Today, nearly 80 percent of environmental standards adopted more than 40 years ago are being met, and more than 90 percent are stable or improving. The science shows that Tahoe is on the right path—thanks to decades of collaborative, data-driven work.

Ten environmental threshold categories, ranging from water quality to wildlife, frame the region’s long-term environmental goals and standards. We measure the standards through science-based indicators and policy work. Together, they ensure Lake Tahoe stays protected for generations to come.

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Image: Field monitoring technician Sarah Newsome measures sediment in the Upper Truckee River. Years of monitoring data from TRPA, federal, state, and local agencies, research institutions, and community organizations are essential to tracking progress and informing policy decisions in the Tahoe Basin. Photo by: Beth Vollmer

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Barton Health Becomes a Cleveland Clinic Connected Member

July 30, 2025 | Member Submitted

Barton Health becomes the newest member to join the Cleveland Clinic Connected program, which provides members with access to the highest standards of patient care, quality and safety.   

The goal of the Cleveland Clinic Connected program is to build a global network of independent, like-minded, quality-focused organizations that have a positive impact on patient care.  

Barton Health is committed to providing consistently exceptional care to both residents and visitors of the Lake Tahoe region. By joining Cleveland Clinic Connected, Barton seeks to elevate its care delivery through unique access to Cleveland Clinic’s clinical expertise and specialized resources. This collaboration will support the development of more comprehensive service lines in key areas that significantly impact the health of its community, including cardiology, oncology, and neurology. Through this member program, Barton aims to enhance its capabilities and ensure advanced, high-quality care is accessible for its patients close to home. 

Cleveland Clinic created Cleveland Clinic Connected in response to the increased global demand for quality healthcare. The collaborative program enables hospitals and healthcare organizations to connect with Cleveland Clinic’s clinical and operational experts to improve patient care, enhance operational efficiencies, and supports the professional development and education of clinical and non-clinical staff. Through the program, members benefit from clinical and operational support and best practices developed during Cleveland Clinic’s 104-year history.  

“Our goal with the Cleveland Clinic Connected program is to positively impact patient care no matter where patients live,” said Tommaso Falcone, M.D., Cleveland Clinic Executive Vice President and President, International and Emerging Markets. “Together, this collaboration underscores our shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care to patients. We are excited to welcome Barton Health to the Cleveland Clinic Connected program.”  

As a Cleveland Clinic Connected member, Barton Health clinicians will be able to access educational opportunities either at Cleveland Clinic or through distance learning, as well as best practices and protocols that are used at Cleveland Clinic locations worldwide. In addition, Barton Health’s staff can access Cleveland Clinic’s continuous quality improvement and advisory services, plus education and training including clinical observership programs. 

“Our rural community deserves access to the best care possible, and Cleveland Clinic Connected represents a significant step forward in advancing that goal,” said Dr. Clint Purvance, President & CEO of Barton Health. “We value the opportunity to work alongside such esteemed colleagues as we continue our journey of continuous improvement and healthcare excellence. This collaboration will allow us to expand our expertise, strengthen key service lines, and ultimately provide our patients with more advanced, comprehensive care, right here in Lake Tahoe.” 

Cleveland Clinic and Barton Health are working together to identify priority focus areas, which will begin with planning for the expansion of cardiology, neurology, and cancer care. Cleveland Clinic’s top ranked heart care team will consult with Barton Health to enhance opportunities to provide new treatments and therapies to patients, as well as explore cutting-edge technologies and techniques in cardiac and vascular care that will accelerate advances in treatments. With the expertise of the Taussig Cancer Center, Cleveland Clinic is consulting with Barton Health to support the launch of a new cancer program, providing expert guidance and proven best practices to expand access to high-quality cancer care in the region. 

The focus on neurology builds on Cleveland Clinic’s nearly 20-year presence in Nevada, which began with the Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in downtown Las Vegas in 2009. This specialized outpatient neurological center is dedicated to the research, treatment, education, and support of individuals and families affected by neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders, and multiple sclerosis. With Cleveland Clinic in an advisory role, Barton Health looks to expand its neurological services, including the addition of leading diagnostic technology to care for individuals facing neurological disorders in Lake Tahoe. 

Additionally, the collaboration will bring Cleveland Clinic’s expertise in building design, patient flow, and space optimization as Barton Health plans for expansion on its Nevada campus — a transformative project for Lake Tahoe healthcare, which aims to construct a state-of-the art hospital, featuring increased emergency and surgical capacity, improved care rooms, and modern medical equipment to advance the delivery of patient care and continue to improve health outcomes.  

Keep Memory Alive’s annual Summer Festival & Rodeo returns on Saturday, Aug. 9 and Sunday, Aug. 10 at the historic Shakespeare Ranch, a private estate in Glenbrook, for more western fun with the addition of a luxury car show experience to raise funds in the fight against neurodegenerative diseases across Nevada. This year, the Summer Festival and Rodeo will recognize Barton Health with the Community Leadership Award for their longstanding commitment to serving the Lake Tahoe community. 

About Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. Cleveland Clinic is consistently recognized in the U.S. and throughout the world for its expertise and care. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 82,600 employees worldwide are more than 5,786 salaried physicians and researchers, and 20,700 registered nurses and advanced practice providers, representing 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,728-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 23 hospitals, 280 outpatient facilities, including locations in northeast Ohio; Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England. In 2024, there were 15.7 million outpatient encounters, 333,000 hospital admissions and observations, and 320,000 surgeries and procedures throughout Cleveland Clinic’s health system. Patients came for treatment from every state and 112 countries. Visit us at clevelandclinic.org. Follow us at x.com/CleClinicNews. News and resources are available at newsroom.clevelandclinic.org.

Editor’s Note:Cleveland Clinic News Service is available to provide broadcast-quality interviews and B-roll upon request.  

About Barton Health

Barton Health is a non-profit, bi-state healthcare system providing nationally recognized, compassionate care to residents and visitors of the Lake Tahoe region. Nestled in one of the most iconic alpine destinations in the world, Barton proudly serves an active, outdoor-oriented community with a wide range of services focused on promoting lifelong health and wellness. Since its founding in 1963, Barton Memorial Hospital has grown into a regional hub for health and healing, featuring 63 licensed acute care beds and an additional 48 beds in its Skilled Nursing Facility. Barton Health offers extensive inpatient and outpatient care, cutting-edge medical specialties, advanced surgical treatments, and a network of providers committed to enhancing community wellbeing. Recognized for multiple years on Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals list, Barton continues to set the standard for excellence in rural healthcare. A leader in orthopedic and sports medicine, Barton provides specialized trauma care as a designated Level III Trauma Center and is home to the Lake Tahoe Orthopedics Sports Medicine Fellowship, a nationally accredited program training the next generation of surgeons nationwide. For more information, visit bartonhealth.org. 

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Mountain Team, Grocery Dream – Grocery Outlet Incline Village

July 29, 2025 | Member Submitted

Originally posted with Tahoe.com, written by Kathryn Reed

Dreams do come true. Just ask Julie Liddicoat and Brandon Hibbs.

After her first trip to Lake Tahoe last summer, Julie fell in love with the area. It’s a story many locals share: One visit and you start plotting how to move to the mountains.

At the time Julie and Brandon, who had been happily running a Grocery Outlet in San Diego for three years, joked about what it would be like to own a Grocery Outlet somewhere at Lake Tahoe. They were not really thinking it would become a reality – at least not anytime soon. Turnover at locations in the greater Lake Tahoe area is rare.

When the Incline Village Grocery Outlet went on the market in 2024, they knew they had to check it out. And suddenly their wish to move to the mountains was becoming a reality. Now they are even happier living in Incline Village just minutes from the Grocery Outlet they own and operate.

“We fell in love with the small-town feel,” Brandon says. “I feel like everyone knows each other. Being from a big city, this really appeals to us to be in a tight-knit community.”

Prior to their foray into the grocery store business, Julie had been in retail for about 16 years, with 13 years at Walmart, including going through the conglomerate’s management training. Brandon spent the bulk of his early career working as a caddy for six months, traveling throughout the world for six months then repeating that scenario.

He’s been to every continent except Europe.

It was at the urging of Julie’s sister-in-law, who owns a Grocery Outlet, aka GO, that the couple took the leap to acquire their first store. Now they are hooked on these stores.

In a world of big-box grocery stores, Grocery Outlet is the antithesis. There is great autonomy in the GO world for owners because they have a corporate partner who does not dictate what they sell or where merchandise is located.

“This model is so unique and interesting,” Julie says. “You are responsible for your own success.”

Since last December, the duo has been the hands-on owners of the Incline Village Grocery Outlet. It didn’t take long before they were greeting customers by name, incorporating local products like bread from Truckee Sourdough Company and ensuring the shelves were stocked to accommodate the fluctuating summer crowds and run on goods before a winter storm hits.

Regular shoppers at the Incline Village Grocery Outlet will get to know Birdie, Julie and Brandon’s German shorthaired pointer, who has a bed in the office. She, like her parents, is having no trouble ad justing to four seasons even though all three were used to the climates of Florida and San Diego before moving to Tahoe.

Birdie loves her winter cold plunges into the lake – and so does Brandon, who’s an avid golfer, hiker, climber and skier. Julie is also embracing the water, the beach and paddleboarding in particular. Learning to snow ski is on her to-do list.

All three like that there are plenty of outdoor places to explore and that people are friendly and welcoming.

While customers understand that Grocery Outlet deliveries might be delayed because of weather or road closures, that is something Julie and Brandon have had to adjust to. They are also dialing in on what to stock. With fewer shopping options in this small Nevada town, Grocery Outlet for many people is more than a place to shop for food items.

“Health, beauty and general merchandise sales are more prominent at this Grocery Outlet location because there are fewer retailers here,” Julie says. “The market isn’t saturated like it was in Southern California.”

The amount of bedding and clothing sales have been a surprise to them. These are items the Incline GO will keep ordering to meet the demands of customers. Specialty health foods are another popular item in Incline.

“It’s interesting how much more volume we have with produce here,” Julie says, again reflecting it back to a different level of competition in a small town versus a city. Everything about a small town is what the couple is embracing. While the first few months of taking over the Incline Village store were about getting settled, putting a team of employees together and figuring out how much of what to order when, it’s the people – the workers and the customers – who keep them coming to work every day.

It’s about being part of a community – something more than themselves, being something other than business owners.

As Julie and Brandon continue to fine-tune the Incline GO operations, you’ll find them out in the community more, being involved in activities, embracing all that the area has to offer and putting down roots in their adopted hometown.

(775) 636-7745
NorthTahoeGroceryOutlets.com
770 Mays Boulevard, Ste 2, Incline Village

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In The News – Ultra endurance athlete swims around Lake Tahoe via the Lake Tahoe Water Trail

July 28, 2025 | Member Submitted

Originally Published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 07/28/2025, Written by Katelyn Welsh

Catherine Breed was already back to work the very next day after swimming over 60 miles around Lake Tahoe in just over five days.

“I think I’ll crash tonight, but I actually feel fine right now,” she said the day after she completed the swim.

She navigated the lake via The Lake Tahoe Water Trail, a 72-mile water route along the shoreline. A part of her goal with this swim was to draw attention and awareness to the trail, which offers day and overnight routes with wayfinding markers, campgrounds, as well as launch and landing sites posted along the entire route.

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Photo provided by Catherine Breed

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In The News – World-renowned oceanographer to kick off Keep Tahoe Blue’s 2025 Speaker Series

July 28, 2025 | Member Submitted

Originally Published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 07/28/2025, Staff Report

Keep Tahoe Blue has announced, Jean-Michel Cousteau, a world renowned oceanographer, is set to headline the first event in the environmental nonprofit’s 2025 Speaker Series, taking place at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe’s Wayne L. Prim Campus on Saturday, August 23.

Keep Tahoe Blue’s 2025 Speaker Series will feature innovators, pioneers, and changemakers in the fields of science, conservation, and sustainability at three events in the late summer and early fall. The speakers were selected to fascinate, inspire, and motivate people from all walks of life to better understand — then protect — not just Lake Tahoe, but treasured outdoor places around the globe.

The first keynote speaker is an explorer, diplomat, environmentalist, educator, film producer, author, architect, and diver. For over six decades, Jean-Michel Cousteau has dedicated himself to inspiring people of all generations and nations to act responsibly by protecting the ocean and our planet’s water ecosystems, which are so intricately connected to the survival of all life.

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Photo provided: Carrie Vonderhaar

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Thank you for attending our Tahoe Living Housing Workshops!

July 27, 2025 | Member Submitted

Originally published with Tahoe Living Newsletter

We’re so grateful to all the community members who showed up, shared ideas, and contributed to such meaningful conversations. A huge thank-you to our generous host locations, Bijou Elementary School on the South Shore andTahoe Community Foundation on the North Shore. Lastly, thank you to the incredible caterers, Los Mexicanos and Lupita’s, who kept everyone well-fed and happy — your support made the evening extra special.

With a great turnout and inspiring energy in the room, we’re excited about what’s ahead. Below are some next steps as we continue this important work together!

WHAT’S NEXT?

We’re taking the community’s valuable input and using it to outline potential policy pathways for the Cultivating Community project. These pathways will be reviewed for input from the Tahoe Living Working Group (TLWG) and our Community Partner Group.

This fall, we will host another round of public workshops to share and discuss policy proposals.

We are aiming to bring a policy recommendation to the TRPA Governing Board and initiate the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process in January 2026. The EIS is expected to take about a year and will include several additional opportunities for public review and feedback. 

Stay tuned for future events on our website: Tahoe Living: Cultivating Community, Conserving the Basin

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TRPA Board Approves Transportation Plan Update, Settles Enforcement Cases

July 26, 2025 | Member Submitted

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Governing Board unanimously approved the 25-year Lake Tahoe Regional Transportation Plan last week, TRPA said today.

Called Connections 2050, the four-year update ensures that transportation policies and priority projects improve safety, protect the lake, and reduce vehicle miles traveled in the Tahoe Basin. Backed by extensive public and partner agency input, the plan includes more than 90 projects focused on improving transit, trails, town centers, and technology.

“Improving Tahoe’s transportation system supports our lake environment and communities,” TRPA Executive Director Julie Regan said. “Significant progress has been made upgrading Tahoe’s roads with water quality infrastructure and providing additional options like trails and transit. We must continue that progress while addressing growing safety concerns and strengthening the resilience of the region.”

Key strategies of Connections 2050 include:

  • Increasing safety and reducing congestion in Tahoe’s most popular roadway corridors through corridor management plans that coordinate transit, parking management, and reservation systems.
  • Supporting wildfire evacuation planning by ensuring roadways are safe and navigable and communication infrastructure is ready for more extreme weather and emergencies.
  • Integrating new technology including travel apps, communication systems, parking reservations, and on-demand microtransit.
  • Identifying sustainable funding to invest in transportation infrastructure and transit.

An example of corridor work kicked off earlier this month with the launch of the Emerald Bay pilot project. Public agencies and non-profit partners are coordinating new microtransit service, installation of roadside parking barriers, and more parking enforcement in one of Lake Tahoe’s most popular transportation corridors. In the first six days of the pilot, 460 passengers accessed Emerald Bay via microtransit thanks to the leadership of elected officials and the funding support of local nonprofits.

Enforcement Cases

The Governing Board also demonstrated its commitment for TRPA’s compliance initiatives by approving a $20,000 settlement for illegal tree removal at a property in Incline Village, Nev. The trees in question were not related to fire safety. TRPA works with all fire protection districts in the Tahoe Basin to ensure tree removal for defensible space is expedited, according to TRPA. Policies allow property owners to remove hazardous trees with fire district approval and, in some cases, without a TRPA permit. TRPA approval is generally required in non-hazardous cases to maintain forest health, prevent soil erosion, and protect scenic quality. For more information on tree removal, visit trpa.gov/trees-and-defensible-space.

The enforcement case adds to Board-approved settlements last month including a $16,000 fine for illegal tree removal on public land in South Lake Tahoe, and an $85,000 penalty for removing sensitive vegetation and disturbing the shorezone on a lakefront property in North Lake Tahoe. A list of approved violation settlements is available at trpa.gov/agency. 

Images

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Caption: Trails. The award-winning Sierra Boulevard Complete Streets Project in South Lake Tahoe, Calif. reduced reliance on cars while improving water quality, safety, and accessibility.
Credit: Luxuri Media

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Caption: Corridor management. Transportation, law enforcement, land managers, and non-profit organizations are piloting a reservation-based microtransit service to Emerald Bay in combination with removal of unsafe roadside parking, and parking enforcement to protect one of Tahoe’s most popular transportation corridors. 
Credit: Tahoe Regional Planning Agency

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Caption: Transit. A hybrid electric bus at the Lake Tahoe Community College battery-charging mobility hub. Electrified buses, parking management, and more frequent transit service are a central focus of Connections 2050. Credit: Drone Promotions

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Caption: Town centers. The redeveloped main street in Kings Beach, Calif. reduced traffic congestion, improved pedestrian safety, and is helping revitalize the town center. Locating more residential and visitor accommodations in town centers further reduces reliance on the car travel. 
Credit: Generikal

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