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In The News – Washoe County Commissioners raise STR fees, discuss work to be done for the program

September 6, 2023 | Miranda Jacobson

Originally Published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune 8/31/2023, Written by Miranda Jacobson

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev.— The Washoe County Board of Commissioners voted to increase fees related to short-term rentals in the county after it was revealed that Washoe County tax payers are currently subsidizing the STR program. 

Standards and regulations were established for STRs in the county in 2021 after a two-plus year public interaction process. These standards address quality of life impacts, occupancy, safety, and other aspects of STRs that seemed to cause problems in local communities. 

The initial fees that were set were based on future projections and “guesstimates,” leading to the expectation that staff would need to reassess the fees after the program was established. Issues that were identified with the program currently include the program being understaffed, meaning it does not operate at maximum efficiency, leading to delays in processing and responses. Additionally, Planning and Building Division Director Kelly Mullen explained during her presentation that general taxpayer dollars have been heavily subsidizing the STR program. 

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In The News – Lake Tahoe’s best happy hours

September 6, 2023 | Kayla Anderson

Originally Published in The Sierra Sun 9/01/2023, Written by Kayla Anderson

While the pandemic changed the way that some restaurants and bars do business now, there are still several places around the Tahoe basin that offer patrons some of their most popular food and drinks at amazing prices near the end of the workday. Here are some of the best midweek (and sometimes weekend) après-activities food and beverage deals around the lake that invite you to come eat, drink, and be happy: 

Incline Village

Glasses Wine Bar

On Tuesdays-Fridays from 3pm-6pm, head over to Glasses Wine Bar on 760 Mays Boulevard #8 to get 15% off all wine, including the ones you can pour yourself out of the various wine dispensers. Sit at the bar and you can also try four wines for just $15. Ladies can get 20% off wine selections on Thursdays all day long, and Glasses opens at 3 p.m. 

http://www.glasseswinebar.com

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The Local Lens – End of Summer Forecast

September 6, 2023 | Linda Offerdahl

No matter how it felt last weekend, fall is not officially here until September 21! I am not a weather expert, but 35 years of living in Incline tells me that we are likely to have another cold spell in September with snow, and then it will just be a nice warm fall through October. How’s that for a forecast looking through my rose-colored glasses?

I must give kudos to NDOT, Washoe County, and the crews working literally night and day on our roads. There are SO many improvements…have you noticed the more accessible sidewalks? I plan to remind Commissioner Hill that she budgeted money for more sidewalk snow removal this year. Not that it necessarily makes them safe to walk on, especially if we have another big snow year. Not making any predictions…but I am optimistic that the potholes will not return in such a bad way as they did this year. I replaced 3 tires on my 2013 Lexus sedan last winter due to potholes.  I LOVE that car, but my husband tells me I can’t keep driving through snow banks higher than my car.

We have an IVCBA BizBuz Mixer next Tuesday at Raley’s Center! This is a good old-fashioned gathering in the parking lot next to Umpqua Bank, starting at 4:30 pm. With Umpqua as the main host, T’s Rotisserie is catering. Mountain Hardware, Raley’s, The Potlatch, and Gail Krolick from Alpine Realty are also participating. This is a chance to meet up with other locals, some old friends…and make some new ones.

Back to School Nights…it’s a big week. If you are a parent, show up! You will be amazed at the dedication and high quality of the teaching staff.

There are some great community events as well. This Saturday, the Sanctuary Tahoe is having a Women’s Wellness event. Talks @ Tahoe is on again tomorrow eventing at the UNR Lake Tahoe Campus with ‘Meeting the Tides of Life through the Practice of Poetry And you can’t miss the Toccata 9/11 Memorial Concert on Friday the 15th and Kids & Horses hosts barn-raising fundraiser at the Crystal Bay Club on September 16th from 4-8pm! So Many great Community Events!

A little further out in fall we have a couple weekends of golf tournaments with Highlander Pride Golf Tournament on Saturday, September 23rd, and Golf From the Heart on Sunday, September 24th. Then don’t miss the Rotary Golf Tournament, Best Ball for a Cause on October 1st!

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Incline Village School Updates

September 6, 2023 | Mary Danahey

This week is just about keeping everyone in the know and getting used to the rhythm of the school year. See each school for the latest updates.

Incline Elementary School:

Principal John Stern welcomes 4 new teachers this year:

  • Jamie Gasparre Pre-k Teacher
  • Heather Fisher- Dean of Students
  • Jessica Garcia- New P.E. Teacher
  • Kimberly Murphy- New Computer/Tech Teacher

The Reno ACES held a successful fundraiser for IES last Sunday at the IES ACES DAY! There was a great turnout and everyone had a blast!   

Upcoming IES events: 

  • Back to School Night next Tuesday, September 12th, starting at 5pm.  
  • ‘Coffee and Conversation’ with the Principal on September 13th, starting at 9:30am
  • PTA Party on September 24th at 4:00pm at the Lower Village Green. 

Join here: https://incline-elementary-pta.square.site/pta-membership

Incline Middle School newbies:

New Principal, Dan Lediard welcomes 2 new additions to IMS: 

  • Robert Riley – librarian & computer science teacher
  • Crystal Preciado-Ramierez- CLS 

IMS falls sports teams (Cross Country and Girls Basketball) have started their seasons and Homework Club is in full swing, meeting M-Th right after school.

And don’t forget to join the Jr Boosters here: https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/2173

Incline High School updates:

Incline High School is excited to announce that they are now offering on-site College Counseling!  

Seniors will have first dibs (for obvious reasons) at access to services during their first period ADVISORY.  

Watch this column for more detailed information next week.

  • Hispanic Parent Night is TODAY, Wednesday, 9/6 at 6 p.m. in the Duffield Theater
  • Back to School night was a great success!  There was a huge turnout as parents got to meet their students’ teachers and lots of school spirit was on display. 

Don’t forget to join the BOOSTERS -if you haven’t already- so that you can attend any/all sporting events for free!  https://inclineboosters.com/join-us/

Football, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Cross country, Girls Golf, and Cheer are all in full swing.  Check out the IHS website for game schedules.   Volunteers are always needed to help at the games.

Mary Danahey
Incline Education Fund
maryd@inclineeducationfund.org
650-743-2309


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Moonlight Hike & Social

September 5, 2023 | Member Submitted

Join the community for a one-mile, paved road hikes to the Crystal Bay lookout site that usually include a spectacular sunset and ensuing moonrise. The outing includes transportation, wine, cheese, and snacks provided by IVGID Senior Programs. Sign up and enjoy the views, friends, refreshments, and fun!

Participants are encouraged to wear warm clothing and bring a flashlight. If you would like to participate, but are unable to hike either or both ways, you may ride in the van to join the group at the top and enjoy the views and the fun! 

Details

Who: Seniors 55+ (Adults 21+ welcome)

Times: Meet at the Recreation Center at 5:45 p.m. for check-in and be ready for a 6:00 p.m. departure. 

Dates:

  • September 29, 2023 – Harvest Moon

Daily Fee: $25, $20 with IVGID pass

Registration

REGISTER ONLINE

Visit Incline Village Parks & RecreationAdult Programs, or Senior Programs pages for more programs and events. 

Incline Village Recreation Center: 980 Incline Way, 775-832-1310

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Washoe County Sheriff Annual Incline Community Picnic

September 5, 2023 | Member Submitted

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is thrilled to invite the public to the WCSO Annual Incline Community Picnic that will be on Saturday, September 16th, 2023, beginning at 10:00 a.m. and running until 2:00 p.m.  This year’s event will be held at the Ridgeline Ball Fields at Incline Middle School.

Attendees will be able to enjoy free hot dogs and hamburgers while visiting with members of the Sheriff’s Office and WCSO Special Teams including:

  • Mounted Horse Unit
  • Motors
  • K9’s
  • RAVEN Helicopter
  • Marine 9 and crew
  • Bomb Squad
  • Search and Rescue Unit

… to name a few!

Community members are encouraged to come to the picnic and take advantage of valuable community resources including Child ID services, IVGID, Tahoe Family Solutions, TART, Sustainable Tahoe, Clearly Tahoe presenting Kayak Safety, Pet Network, and WARF, Tahoe Education Fund, K-9 Partners, the Tahoe Fund… and MANY more!

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Incline Village General Improvement District, the Incline Village Crystal Bay Association, the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District, the United States Coast Guard, the Nevada State Police and the Trauma Intervention Program of Northern Nevada for their assistance and participation in the Incline Picnic!

Please come out and enjoy!  It will be an event to remember!

CURRENT UPDATE:

Currently, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office substation is temporarily located at 855 Alder Avenue.  In the coming weeks, we will be moving back into the original substation, located at 625 Mt Rose Hwy.  The substation is set to be back up and running, and fully functional by Monday, September 11th.  Currently, the Incline Substation is fully staffed and recently welcomed a new Office Support Specialist to assist the IV-CB community with their needs!  Captain Beard and his amazing staff would like to thank everyone in the community for their support and patience during this relocation period.  We are truly lucky and honored to serve our amazing community!

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is currently working with Washoe County Roads to install additional solar-powered speed readers on Lakeshore Boulevard, as well as Upper Village and Upper Country Club. We are currently collecting speed data in various highly-traveled areas in IV-CB to help determine the locations for future signage.  We are dedicated to the safety of all community members and visitors… vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians alike.  Thank you to all community members who have reached out to our staff with suggestions and feedback!  We are all partners in the safety of our community.

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the assignment of two (2) School Resource Officers to the Incline High School, to begin this school session.  Both deputies are currently working with the WCSO Training Section and the Washoe County School District Police Department to receive the best training to serve the needs of the students, staff, parents, and all community members.

I will provide additional information if needed!

Thank you all and have a great weekend!

Blaine  

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Blaine Beard, Captain

Patrol Division – Incline Village

625 Mount Rose Highway, Incline Village, NV 89451
Desk: 775-832-4114

Email: bbeard@washoecounty.gov

Web:  www.WashoeSheriff.com

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Incline Village Road Works

September 5, 2023 | Member Submitted

Paving along the lake side of SR 28 in Incline Village starts Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 6 p.m.

MULTIPLE WORK ZONES:
Tuesday, Sept. 5, work/traffic control resumes at 8 p.m. Late season working hours Sundays 8 p.m. to Saturdays 7 p.m. Occasional Saturday work may occur, and notice will be provided. All work is weather and temperature permitting, and subject to change.

PAVING:
Milling and paving on the lake side of SR 28 at Village Dr. through Incline Village toward Ponderosa Ranch Rd. (near Tunnel Creek Cafe) will start Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 6 p.m. Traffic will be reduced to a single lane and controlled by flaggers night time only from 6 p.m. until 10 a.m. See schedule below. Drivers can expect full 30-minute delays. 
 SR 28: INCLINE VILLAGE & CRYSTAL BAY
Crews will continue curb, gutter, and installation of enhanced sidewalk ramps. Concrete work will include small work zones both in Incline Village and Crystal Bay with shoulder closures. In Crystal Bay daytime work will be minimal.  

SR 28 MARLETTE CREEK:
Work on SR 28 at Marlette Creek (near Thunderbird Lodge)is near completion and wait time have been minimal. Example of Utility & Other Construction ProjectsNV Energy Resilience Corridors project with replacing poles, removing trees begins Sept. 5 with small work zones, and is expected through the end of the month. Intermittent closures on SR 28 with helicopter work is planned Sept. 18-19.RTC/Washoe County Stormwater project on Northwood/Southwood and other neighborhood streets (July-October).Forest Service parking upgrades at Chimney Beach Trailhead are underway, and the parking area is expected to remain closed through the end of October.To help plan your commute, here are some road/highway construction resources for Nevada and California: Nevada 511 page: https://www.nvroads.com/California 511 page: https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/Tahoe-area highway updates via text and Twitter

Text the word “Incline” to 775-242-9168 to sign up for project related construction updates. You’ll receive text alerts for major lane and other closures right to your phone.

Also, follow @nevadadotreno on Twitter for highway conditions and updates for your northwestern Nevada commutes and travels.The Nevada Department of Transportation and Q&D Construction’s SR 431-28 Tahoe Project is a multi-year highway improvement project that will revitalize and enhance the existing roadways and utility/drainage systems helping preserve pavement and protect Lake Tahoe.

Drivers can expect reduced speeds through the work zone and up to 30 minute delays. Construction operations are weather dependent and subject to change.
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Help Your Business Grow!

September 5, 2023 | Member Submitted

Join NCET for their annual NCET Small Business Expo on September 29th! 

Attendees to the Expo will gain valuable new insights thanks to the informal opportunity for one-on-one conversations and networking. These discussions can spark new ideas, open doors to new partnerships, or provide the resources needed to turn an entrepreneurial dream into a reality. 

This year, organizers expect more than 1,000 attendees for the event held at the Reno Public Market from 11 AM – 6 PM.

The event, the resources, the networking – it’s completely FREE. Just give your business card at the door for entry.

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In The News – EAT This Week: Sam Choy’s Ohana Diner’s Godfathers Poke Bowl

September 2, 2023 | Member Submitted

Originally Published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune 8/31/2023, Written by Robert Galloway & photo credit

To try and decide each week where and what to eat in and around the basin can be a challenge – there are so many amazing choices. In this feature, we’ll dive into dishes that will surely satisfy those hunger pangs and leave you wondering where to go next.

I’m a sucker for good poke. I’ve written about multiple options that can be found around the lake in this column – each of them delicious in their own way. But, when you have a chef in Sam Choy who is often credited as the “Godfather of Poke,” you have to have certain expectations, right? Well, the expectations in this week’s feature certainly deliver.

This bowl really is a choose your own adventure when it comes to each flavor-packed bite. The carousel of components contain Namasu, endamame, lomi tomato, seaweed salad, and sitting in the center is the star of the show: shoyu or spicy poke aioli sitting atop a bed of steamed hapa rice then topped with unagi sauce, crispy won ton strips and furikake.

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Celebrate Responsibly This Holiday Weekend

September 1, 2023 | Member Submitted

Press Release from Tia Rancourt: NORTH LAKE TAHOE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

Incline Village, NV – This Labor Day weekend keep safety in mind as you enjoy the last days of summer while recreating outdoors.

Although the temperatures are trending a bit lower, we are still in fire restrictions in Incline Village and Crystal Bay, Nevada which means no burning of wood or charcoal. Propane or gas barbeques that meet the clearances per manufacturer recommendations are allowed. All forms of open flame are prohibited during red flag warning conditions. The National Weather Service (NWS) Reno issues Red Flag Warnings to alert land management officials and fire agencies when the potential of critical weather that could lead to wildfire activity. We urge our citizens to check the weather before participating in outdoor activities. 

A lake wind advisory is in effect from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, September 1st for Lake Tahoe.

Some water safety reminders:

BOATERS:

  • Wear a life jacket – U.S. Coast Guard statistics show that drowning was the reported cause of death in three out of every four recreational boating fatalities, and that 85% of those who drowned were not wearing life jackets. 
  • Never go boating under the influence – it is the leading contributing factor in recreational boater deaths.
  • Use an engine cut-off switch (a safety device that stops a powerboat engine should the operator, or even passenger, unexpectedly fall overboard. Using the engine cut-off switch can prevent propeller injuries and deaths).
  • Check equipment –
  • Make a float plan – let someone know where you are going and when you expect to be back.
  • Watch the weather – the weather can change quickly at Lake Tahoe, look at the forecast beforehand.
  • Know what is always going on around you.
  • Know where you are’ going and travel at safe speeds – observe local boating speed zones.
  • Stay connected – have more than one communication device that works when wet.

SWIMMERS:

  • Wear a life jacket
  • Enter the water slowly and feet first. Cold water shock can cause a powerful gasp reflex, which can make it difficult to breathe.
  • Never swim alone. Have a friend or family member with you in case you need help.
  • Check the weather for strong wind conditions.

Here are some additional tips for staying safe in cold water:

  • Dress for the water temperature, not the air temperature. Wear a wetsuit or other appropriate clothing to stay warm.
  • Avoid alcohol and drugs. Alcohol and drugs can impair your judgment and coordination, making it more difficult to stay safe in cold water.
  • Know your limits. If you are not a strong swimmer, do not go into the water alone.
  • Be prepared for anything. The weather can change quickly at Lake Tahoe, so be prepared for anything.

HIKERS AND BIKERS:

  • Know before you go – whether hiking or biking, have a good understanding of the level of difficulty of the trail you are taking and a realistic understanding of your own abilities. How far is it? What is the elevation gain? 
  • Weather – check the forecast. NOAA Weather Discussion is a good, detailed forecast for the Reno-Tahoe area
  • First Aid – Take a basic first-aid class.
  • Bring food and water.
  • Plan what you want to bring based on the weather forecast and how far you are going and what your needs are.
  • Pack it in, pack it out – Lake Tahoe is a national treasure. Do you part to help keep it that way.
  • Know the rules of the trail. Learn more at http://mountainbiketahoe.org/

The North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District is committed to keeping our community safe. If you see something, say something, and call 911 immediately.

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