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Update on Ongoing and New Incline Village Main Street Projects

October 10, 2025 | Linda Offerdahl

OCTOBER UPDATE

Incline Village Main Street is a revitalization and redevelopment program affiliated with Nevada Main Street as well as Main Street America. Its strategic priorities are economic vitality, civic engagement, and community initiatives. It is organized under the auspices of the IVCBA community and business organization. Go to IVCBA.org/programs/mainstreet for more information.

“Our community deserves a revitalized look that reflects the natural beauty of our environment….Together we create a thriving community that benefits everyone.” Linda Offerdahl, Executive Director

The Sierra Giving Circle has been launched to fund beautification projects. An inaugural dinner, Roots to Revitalization, jump-started the campaign, raising over $100,000 that was matched by one of the donors, for a total of $200,000+.  This funding will be used for the Gateway Roundabout Improvements and community projects such as the “gathering place” at Crosbys.

A newsbrief about the Sierra Giving Circle will be released shortly, with a call for more donations from the community. Charitable donations are tax deductible as allowed by law through our partner Incline Tahoe Foundation, EIN 27-0823168. 

To join the Sierra Giving Circle, go to inclinetahoe.org/sierracircle. 

Checks may be sent to Incline Tahoe Foundation, 948 Incline Way, Incline Village, NV 89451.

DANCING WITH DAFFODILS

Planting fall bulbs for early spring blooming is the latest project for Inclined to Bloom. Our goal is to plant 15,000 yellow daffodil bulbs. We will be reaching out to our network of property managers and landscapers, but residents are encouraged to buy bulbs and plant them themselves along some of our downtown streets that could use beautification. To volunteer to plant bulbs, please reach out to Linda@IVCBA.org. To help us buy 15,000 bulbs, donate at Incline Tahoe Foundation – Inclined to Bloom.

NORTHERN LIGHTS HOLIDAY LIGHTING

IVCBA installed holiday lighting along Tahoe Blvd in 2021 as part of Northern Lights, a month-long celebration in December. Now in our fifth year, we maintain these lights for Holiday Lighting and look for new lighting opportunities. A lighting contest encourages businesses and residents to decorate! To help us light up the Village, please donate to Incline Tahoe Foundation – Northern Lights

GATEWAY ROUNDABOUT IMPROVEMENTS

Gateway Roundabout Improvements project is moving forward with NDOT. Preliminary(30%completion) plans have met with only minor changes from NDOT!

WALKABILITY

A “gathering place”, complete with Adirondack chairs, has been created below Crosby’s in Christmas Tree Village, thanks to Russell Jones, owner of Crosby’s,  Tony Robinson, property manager for Christmas Tree Village, and High Sierra Gardens.

Inclined to Bloom successfully beautified Incline with hanging baskets and terra cotta pots at the bus shelters(thanks to Rotary.)

I want to thank everyone for their support. When the agencies see community support like this, they want to be helpful. We garnered feedback and ideas for over a year before deciding to move forward with the Gateway Roundabout improvements. Businesses have been so cooperative with Inclined to Bloom; what Crosbys/Christmas Tree Village has done is inspiring others as well.  Stay tuned!

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In The News – Sun Bear Realty & Property Management acquires Vacation Station and Incline House Cleaning

October 10, 2025 | Member Submitted

Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 10/10/2025, Staff Report

Sun Bear Realty & Property Management in Incline Village, Nevada, has recently acquired the well-established Vacation Station short-term and long-term property rental business and its subsidiary, Incline House Cleaning.

‘We are happy to announce our recent purchase of Vacation Station and Incline House Cleaning, both of which are long-time businesses based in our hometown of Incline Village,” said Blane Johnson, owner of Sun Bear Realty & Property Management. “We thank Don Cauley and Kathleen Savino for trusting us to continue their well-respected operations and wish them the best as they retire and enjoy their new adventures in life.”

“With this purchase, we look forward to welcoming their staff to the Sun Bear team,” said Johnson.

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In The News – Mountain towns weigh in on housing (Part 1)

October 10, 2025 | Member Submitted

Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 10/10/2025, Written by Eli Ramos

The unique challenges of creating and maintaining housing in Tahoe have been the focus of the Tribune’s housing series. Now, the Tribune takes a look at other mountain communities: their challenges, triumphs and lessons they’ve learned.

The Tribune spoke with housing managers and planning employees from Ketchum, Idaho; Aspen and Vail, Colorado; Jackson and Teton County, Wyoming; Hood River, Oregon; and Mammoth Lakes, California. While these communities span across the states, they have similar problems with location, tourism and funding, as well as their own residents’ thoughts on housing development.

Location challenges

While the mountains, lakes and rivers of these rural areas are beautiful, they pose a challenge for developing housing. Limited land makes it harder to build for increasing populations, especially when surrounded by public lands or protected sites.

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PHOTO: Tahoe Daily Tribune

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In The News – Potential priority applicant policy for affordable housing in Placer County

October 9, 2025 | Member Submitted

Originally Published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 10/09/2025, Written by Eli Ramos

On Tuesday, Placer County held their Tahoe workshop to get feedback on a priority applicant policy, which could look similar to South Lake Tahoe’s local preference policy. The public feedback will be used to bring a draft to the Placer County board of supervisors on November 18.

Housing development project planner Marie Maniscalco presented to the small group gathered on the potential policy they’re trying to create. She noted that there has been a feeling that Placer County tends to do things from the top-down and emphasized the importance of sharing input for this undertaking.

Nikki Streegan, housing manager, said that the concept of affordable housing priority policies have been considered in the past, most recently during discussions of Dollar Creek Crossing. The policy would only apply to affordable housing units, which are meant to house those at the 80% area median income or lower. The median income in Placer County is about $84,550.

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In The News – Washoe County Sheriff’s Office hosts educational seminar on e-bike safety in Incline Village

October 9, 2025 | Member Submitted

Originally Published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 10/09/2025, Staff Report

With the growing popularity of electric bicycles (e-bikes) and motorized bicycles in our community, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is hosting an educational assembly to help students, families, community members, and bike enthusiasts understand the rules, responsibilities, and best practices for safe riding.

The interactive assembly will cover topics including:

  • The differences between bicycles, e-bikes, and motorbikes
  • Helmet requirements and safety tips
  • Traffic laws that apply to all riders
  • Common misconceptions about e-bikes and motorcycles
  • How safe riding protects riders and the community

“Understanding the rules and safety practices for bicycles and e-bikes is essential for preventing accidents and keeping everyone safe in our vibrant community, where biking, driving, and other modes of transportation intersect for work and pleasure,” said Sheriff Darin Balaam. “We encourage parents and students to join us, ask questions, and learn how to ride responsibly.”

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The Local Lens – Fall Fest and Village Center

October 8, 2025 | Linda Offerdahl

IVCBA and the Village Center are starting a new tradition on Saturday. Fall Fest is a family event reminiscent of the Oktoberfest events that were held here several years ago. Instead of German food, Mexican food will be available at Lupita’s, Foursquare Church, and La Tienda Latina.  Jacked Up will be playing instead of an oompah band. Highlights include a pumpkin patch (where you can decorate them on the spot) at Grocery Outlet and scarecrow making at Sierra Verde.  The brainchild of owner Pam Aaron, stick scarecrows will be provided and can be decorated with clothing donated from the thrift stores. Families will be encouraged to stroll along the boardwalks on both upper and lower levels, grab some food, and hang out in the plaza created in the middle of the parking lot to enjoy the music. IVCBA will host lemonade and water.  Many businesses will have games, crafts, or treats to enjoy. The fire district will be on hand, giving free flu shots. And if it’s cold, they will bring out the burn barrels!

As the oldest shopping center in Incline, Village Center holds a lot of history. Known best for the post office and Postal Express across the parking lot,  it is the place “where locals shop and neighbors meet”. It has a diverse mix of businesses, including salons, 2 Mexican markets, and a restaurant,  Fitness Loft, Wyld Peony floral shop, the only computer maintenance storefront in Incline, Wired Solutions and Tahoe Multi-sport with year-round sports equipment rentals. It is also home to Tahoe Family Solutions, a Family Resource Center, helping those in need and providing bilingual counseling. 

INCLINED TO BLOOM

Dancing in daffodils is what we will be doing next spring if we ALL plant bulbs this fall!  This is starting out as a grassroots campaign to beautify Incline in the spring. Daffodils are the first flower (yellow) to peak out through the snow in April/May and are hardy enough to survive an unexpected snowstorm. Once the bulbs are planted, the flowers come back every year. Locals are invited to plant bulbs along streets that have visibility in town. Donations can be made through Incline Tahoe Foundation. Anyone or any group willing to plant extra bulbs, reach out to Linda@IVCBA.org. More about this next week. 

DEFENSIBLE SPACE

Time to rake up those pine needles. Homeowners should have received stickers in the mail. Chipping services are available through October. More info with NLTFPD.

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

DID YOU KNOW that Sand Harbor is getting a makeover? It’s a major effort. Find out the details at the Citizen Advisory Board (CAB) hybrid meeting on Monday, October 13 at Incline Library or on Zoom.

Take that CPR class sponsored by NLTFPD! https://nltfpd.org/training-center/cpr-classes

ARTS AND CRAFTS

Tahoe Gifting Company has expanded their space and now offer specialty crafts weekly. This adds to the plethora of art activities offered by Incline Library and pottery classes at Karacotta Ceramics. Check the IVCBA.org calendar for specific classes and dates. The CUT

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Wildwood Open Lands Foundation first cinematic Creation

October 8, 2025 | Member Submitted

We are celebrating the release of Wildwood Open Lands Foundation’s first cinematic creation, The Sheldon Massacre Expedition, a story of our team’s backcountry, citizen science, vehicle-based journey through Northwestern Nevada during May 2025.

You can view the film at the Wildwood Expedition YouTube Channel here:

The Sheldon Massacre Expedition

The project is undertaken in partnership with our friends KP at Zero Declination and Kurstin at Bikepacking Northern Nevada. Endless gratitude and appreciation of both KP and Kurstin, without their effort, this project would never exist. 

Please enjoy the film. Join us on Saturday, October 18th at Alibi Ale Works, Incline Village Public House in Incline Village, NV where we will be screening the film with members of the team. We will be partnering with Travel North Tahoe who will also be showing a short film. The  free, public event begins at 7pm. See you soon!

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Major Progress on Environmental Protections at Barton Health’s Proposed Hospital Location

October 8, 2025 | Member Submitted

Updated BMP Plan Implemented to Ensure Site Stabilization – Submitted by IVCBA member Barton Health

 With grading season nearing its close and winter approaching, Barton Health has finalized improvements to ensure environmental protections are in place at its proposed new hospital location site, 168 Highway 50. Barton has invested in an updated site stabilization plan demonstrating its continued commitment to Lake Tahoe, the surrounding environment, and the local neighborhood.

This new site stabilization plan was developed by NCE, a respected local engineering and environmental firm with expertise in erosion control and stormwater design in the Tahoe Basin and has received TRPA approval.

Key upgrades to the site include:

  • Curb installation along adjacent roadways minimizing stormwater run-on from the surrounding areas.
  • Soil decompaction across the parcel through ripping and tilling to restore natural soil absorption of precipitation.
  • Mulch application and Installation of Fiber Rolls to protect the soil surface and reduce erosion.

“Our team designed this updated site stabilization plan to minimize erosion and ensure the site captures and infiltrates stormwater,” said Jason Drew, Principal Scientist with NCE. “By decompacting soil, placing mulch, and eliminating off-site run-on, the site now mimics the natural conditions of adjacent undeveloped areas.”  

These enhancements follow TRPA’s guidance, building on work completed last year and further improving a site that was once highly developed.

“Environmental stewardship is a core component to Barton’s mission of caring for the health of our community,” said Dr. Clint Purvance, President and CEO of Barton Health. “We remain committed to meeting the growing healthcare needs of our community while also prioritizing the health of this beautiful area we are fortunate to call home.”

For more information about the Barton Health Dual-Campus Strategy, including project status and updates, visit BartonHealth.org/Dual-Campus.

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About Barton Health
Barton Health is a nonprofit health system providing high quality, compassionate care to Lake Tahoe residents and the area’s visitors. Advancing its mission of improving community health and well-being, Barton Health’s Dual-Campus Strategy plans to expand regional medical services and ensure the continued delivery of high-quality care throughout Lake Tahoe’s South Shore. The proposed Hospital Replacement Project at 168 Highway 50 will modernize aging facilities and increase healthcare services and access for the community. To learn more, visit BartonHealth.org.


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Tahoe Grading Season ends October 15

October 7, 2025 | Member Submitted

Submitted by TRPA

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) is reminding residents and contractors that the annual grading and digging season for permitted projects will end on Wednesday, October 15. All construction sites must be winterized to protect Lake Tahoe’s famed water clarity. Grading season in the Tahoe Basin runs from May 1 to October 15 every year.

The long-standing requirement helps prevent sediment from washing into stormwater systems and the lake and prevents soil compaction and disturbance during the wettest months. Site winterization requirements are available on trpa.gov/applications-forms/winterization-guidelines.

The agency is able to review applications for a  grading season exception at trpa.gov/inspections-and-securities if a public health, safety, or water quality emergency exists. Applications for an exception can be submitted beginning Wednesday, October 8.

Some digging activities are considered exempt and do not require TRPA approval, even outside of the grading season. To remain exempt, these activities must adhere to water quality standards and only continue during dry conditions. When a site is wet or covered with snow, work must stop and the site must be stabilized following the winterization guidelines at the link above. A list of exempt projects is under “How do I know if I need a permit?” at trpa.gov/frequently-asked-questions.

The grading and digging season for permitted projects at Lake Tahoe will reopen May 1, 2026.

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Incline Justice Court Updates

October 7, 2025 | Member Submitted

The Incline Justice Court is proud to announce a number of exciting updates. First, the court has a new website, which can be found atwww.washoecounty.gov/ijc/. We invite the community to check it out to see what the court has to offer the community.

Second, starting in July 2025, the court entered into a collaborative agreement with the Neighborhood Mediation Center and implemented a mandatory mediation program for all small claims cases. The court is excited about this program and the opportunity for litigants to attempt to reach an agreement outside of the courtroom setting, whenever possible.

Finally, the court is currently seeking a bilingual (Spanish/English) Interpreter/Clerk to join our team.

For more information about the job posting or to apply for the position, please visit https://www.washoecounty.gov/ijc/Job-Opportunities/Interpreter-Clerk.php.




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