News | May 5 –  The South Lake Tahoe City Council will be holding a meeting on Tuesday City Council meetings are held in person at 1901 Lisa Maloff Way. Meetings are live-streamed on Channel 21, City website at http://www.cityofslt.us, and YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LYne8Ih-kTPLnnuyJW9SQ/live Levy of Assessment for Ski Run Business Improvement District for Business License Year 2025/2026 Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution confirming the Ski Run Business Improvement District annual report and levying the assessment for business license year 2025/2026 Ordinance Amending Vacation Home Rental Regulations Outside Tourist Core (First Reading) and Urgency Ordinance Extending Temporary Moratorium on Issuance of Vacation Home Rental Permits in Areas Where Permits Were Prohibited by Measure T Requested Action / Suggested Motions: (1) Pass a Motion to hold a first reading (by title only) of an Ordinance Amending Article V (Vacation Home Rentals) of Chapter 3.50 (Transient Lodging) and Table 2.35.070 (Appealable Actions and Matters) of the South Lake Tahoe City Code to Modify the Regulation of Vacation Home Rentals Located Outside the Tourist Core Area Plan and refer second reading and adoption to the May 20 2025 meeting; and (2) Pass an Urgency Ordinance Extending a Temporary Moratorium on the Issuance of Vacation Home Rental Permits in Areas Where Permits Were Prohibited by Measure T Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion adopting the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan License with Mary Johnson McCall for Use of Bijou Golf Course Parking Lot Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a license agreement with Mary Johnson McCall to use the parking lot at Bijou Golf Course located at Fairway Drive for an annual payment of $30,000 to lease the parking lot from May 1 through October 31 each year of 2025 through 2027 and appropriating $4,645 from General Funds Undesignated Excess Revenues into the Golf Course account 100-04110-43041 Rental of Land & Buildings.  Ordinance Amending Chapter 8.05.170 (Permits to Reserve Portions of Park) of the South Lake Tahoe City Code to Establish a Commercial Use Permit (First Reading) Requested Action / Suggested Motions: 1) Pass a Motion to hold a first reading (by title only) of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 8.05.170 (Permits to Reserve Portions of Park) establishing a permit for commercial use purposes and refer to second reading and adoption to May 20 CEQA Determination: This ordinance is categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines sections 15301 (existing facilities) and 15323 (normal operation of facilities for public gatherings) Stateline Transit Center Parking Enforcement Authorization Ordinance (First Reading) Requested Action / Suggested Motions: 1) Pass a Motion to hold a first reading (by title only) of an Ordinance amending Article VII of Chapter 4.25 of the South Lake Tahoe City Code to add Section 4.25.607 authorizing City Council and regulations at municipal off-street parking facilities and refer to a second reading and adoption to the May 6 2) Pass a Resolution establishing parking prohibitions and regulations for the Stateline Transit Center Pioneer Trail Pedestrian Improvement Project Phase II: Construction Contract with B&M Civil LLC Amendment to Agreement with CDM Smith for Engineering Services During Construction and Accepting and Appropriating Grant Funding Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Either: (1) Pass a Resolution: a) Authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Construction Contract with B&M Civil LLC for $6,344,383 plus a 10% Construction Contingency of $634,436; b) Authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Amendment No 6 to Agreement with CDM Smith for Engineering Services During Construction for an additional amount of $54,983.67 and a total amount not to exceed $615,396.39; c) Accepting and Appropriating grant funding of $1.2 million from Active Transportation Program $1,551,000 from Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality $606,000 from Surface Transportation Block Grant and $714,984 from South Tahoe Public Utilities for In Lieu Fees; d) Transferring $1,050,000 of Measure S Undesignated Reserves and $915,898 from SB-1 funds; and e) Transferring $481,732 from James and Eloise Drainage Project; or (2) Pass a Motion to reject all bids and direct staff to re-bid the construction contract See the full agenda here.  The Tahoe Transportation District will be meeting Wednesday The meeting can be attended in person at 128 Market St., Stateline, Nev. or remotely https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4525786008528114783.  TAHOE TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT (TTD) BUSINESS ITEMS and Possible Approval of theProposed Fiscal Year  2026 Budget and Work Program and Approve Agreement ForvServices as Executive Director Between the Tahoe Transportation Districtvand James Marino TAHOE TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (TTC) BUSINESS ITEMS For Possible Action: Conduct a Public Hearing and Recommend Approval of the 2025 Federal Transportation Improvement Program Amendment No 2 to the Tahoe Metropolitan Planning Organization Governing Board For Possible Action: Conduct a Public Hearing to Solicit Public Comments on the Draft Connections 2050: 2025 Regional Transportation Plan See the full agenda here.   Incline Village General Improvement District The Incline Village General Improvement District is holding a meeting on Wednesday, May 7 at 6 p.m. The meeting can be viewed in person at 893 Southwood Blvd. Incline Village or remotely at https://livestream.com/accounts/3411104 SUBJECT: District General Manager Budget Report – Fiscal Year 2025-26; Review Discuss and provide Feedback to the District General Manager regarding the Board of Trustees questions provided to the District General Manager following the first Budget Workshop and incorporated reorganization (Requesting Staff Member: District General Manager Robert Harrison) Recommendation for Action: That the Board of Trustees provide Feedback and Direction to the District General Manager on the Set of Questions presented SUBJECT: Budget Workshop Presentation – Fiscal Year 2025–26 – Presentation by the Facilities; Marketing and Communications; Food and Beverage teams regarding their Budgets with Discussion and possible Feedback from the Board of Trustees (Requesting Staff Member: Diamond Peak General Manager Mike Bandelin) Recommendation for Action: That the Board of Trustees provide feedback to Staff on the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budgets for Facilities SUBJECT: Budget Workshop Presentation – Fiscal Year 2025-26 – Review Discuss and possibly Adopt proposed Changes to Policy 7.1.0 – Budgeting and Fiscal Management 2022; Policy 18.1.0 – Budgeting and Fiscal Management Adoption of Central Service Cost Allocation Plan 2022; Policy 21.1.0 – Purchasing Policy for Goods and Services 2024; and Policy 21.2.0 – Purchasing Policy for Public Works Contracts – Effective February 14 2024 (Requesting Staff Member: Director of Finance Jessica O’Connell) Recommendation for Action: That the Board of Trustees make a Motion to Adopt the proposed Changes to Policy 7.1.0 – Budgeting and Fiscal Management Appropriate Level of Reserves; Policy 18.1.0 – Budgeting and Fiscal Management Adoption of Central Service Cost Allocation Plan; Policy 21.1.0 – Purchasing Policy for Goods and Services; and Policy 21.2.0 – Purchasing Policy for Public Works Contracts Discuss and Approval to reset the date and time for the Public Hearing(s) for the FY 2025/2026 Budget and Recreation Roll for Friday at 12 noon (Requesting Staff Member: Director of Finance Jessica O’Connell) Recommendation for Action: That the Board of Trustees make a Motion to reset the Date and Time for the Public Hearing(s) for the FY 2025/2026 Budget and Recreation Roll for Friday See the full agenda here The Lake Tahoe Unified School District Board will be meeting Thursday The meeting can be viewed in person at 1021 Al Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe or remotely via https://www.youtube.com/c/LTUSDMeetings/videos.  Declaration of Need for 2025-26 School Year The District is required to submit an annual declaration to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing This is a report stating the anticipated number of subject areas and emergency permits that may be needed for the 2025/26 school year 2025-26 LTUSD Administration Initial Proposal for Collective Bargaining with California School Employees’ Association (CSEA) 2025-26 California School Employees’ Association (CSEA) Initial Proposal for Collective Bargaining with LTUSD First Reading of the March 2025 CSBA Board Policies/Administrative Regulations See the full agenda here Readers around the Lake Tahoe Basin and beyond make the Tahoe Tribune's work possible Your financial contribution supports our efforts to deliver quality your support is critical to help us keep our community informed about the evolving coronavirus pandemic and the impact it is having locally Your donation will help us continue to cover COVID-19 and our other vital local news Sign up for daily and breaking news headlines Manage Subscriptions The Washoe County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the victim in an Incline Village homicide. The victim is 25-year-old Karen Herrera Ramon of Incline Village. The suspect was booked into Washoe County Jail. 25-year-old Karen Herrera Ramon of Incline Village was identified as the victim in a release. The cause of death was multiple sharp force injuries.  Detectives with the Washoe County Sheriff's Office have identified and arrested Manuel Lopez-Gomez in connection with a homicide that occurred in Incline Village on April 10. The investigation began last Thursday, when deputies were dispatched to a home in Incline Village for a report of a deceased person. "On April 10th deputies were dispatched to Incline Village for a deceased person," said Deputy Cade Goodman, Public Information Officer for the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office. "Upon arrival and entering the residence they located a deceased female. Detectives were notified and they arrived on scene and took over the investigation. Through their investigation a suspect was identified." Following the identification, a description of Lopez-Gomez, his car, and his last known direction of travel was distributed to surrounding law enforcement agencies. According to the Washoe County Sheriff's Office in an online Facebook Post, The California Highway Patrol located and stopped Lopez-Gomez in Kern County, California, where he was taken into custody without incident and booked into the Kern County Jail. On April 16, Lopez-Gomez was extradited to Nevada and booked into the Washoe County Detention Facility on a charge of Open Murder. "He is now being extradited today to our custody in the Washoe County Detention Facility where he's being booked for open murder," Goodman added. Our news crew was on the scene as detectives escorted Lopez-Gomez into the Washoe County Detention Facility, where he was officially booked. The identity of the female victim has not yet been released, and authorities have not disclosed any further details about the circumstances surrounding her death. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Detective Division at (775) 328-3220 and reference Case #25-1751. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Secret Witness by calling or texting 775-322-4900. Deputies say they responded to a home last night and found one person dead. Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. READ MOREIncline Village woman identified as homicide victim; suspect arrested in Californiaby Kenneth Dunn The Washoe County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the woman found dead in her Incline Village home on April 10 as 25-year-old Karen Herrera-Ramon Authorities pronounced Herrera-Ramon dead at the scene and the Medical Examiner’s Office determined her death to be a homicide caused by multiple sharp force injuries The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect as Manuel Lopez-Gomez authorities circulated a description of Lopez-Gomez and his last known direction of travel to nearby law enforcement agencies The California Highway Patrol located and apprehended Lopez-Gomez in Kern County He was booked into the Kern County Jail before being extradited to Washoe County on April 16 Lopez-Gomez now faces a charge of open murder and is held at the Washoe County Detention Facility The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation into the case News | May 1 and why it’s changing and find out how you can keep Tahoe blue you learn the latest findings from the world-class UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) Ticket purchase & pre-registration required visit tahoe.ucdavis.edu or call 775-881-7560 Tahoe Center For Environmental Sciences at the UNR Lake Tahoe Campus softball-sized relatives of rabbits that depend on high elevation boulder fields to live their lives likely due to warming temperatures from climate change No one has ever thoroughly surveyed the northern Sierra’s (including the Tahoe Basin) for Pika and our results paint a stark picture of one of Tahoe’s most climate-dependent species disappearing rapidly from our own local mountains.  Ticket purchase & pre-registration required Advance: $10 | Day of: $15 | Students: Free For more information 6-8 p.m., Cutthroat’s Saloon, 111 Country Club Drive, Incline Village. Join us each Thursday for a night of live music, great food, and wonderful people!  For more information, visit http://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/nevada/hyatt-regency-lake-tahoe-resort-spa-and-casino/tvllt or call 775-832-1234 Get ready to light up the night at our Family Glow Party This year’s Family Dance is all about glow-in-the-dark fun and non-stop music to keep the energy high Bring the whole family for an evening of dancing Complete with a DJ spinning your favorite hits a fun photo booth to capture the night and snacks and refreshments available visit sierracommunityhouse.org or call 530-546-0952 Nevada’s oldest town celebrates its Western heritage with three days packed with music The Annual Kiwanis Wine Tasting Event is Back we expect this year’s event to be fantastic and can’t wait to celebrate with you Tickets can be purchased here and are $50 in advance or $60 the week of All proceeds go to youth organizations in our local area We will add a link to the auction catalogue when it goes live and it can also be accessed through the ticket purchasing link There will be a 5% buyer’s premium added to all winning bids to cover costs $50/person in advance; $60/person day of For more information “Join us each month for a themed line dancing night with dance lessons from Country Casey visit alibialeworks.com or call 530-536-5029.” and beyond make the Sierra Sun's work possible there are no polls available at the moment News | Apr 25 – The Tahoe Transportation District will be hosting an open house to discuss multiple planned State Route 28 improvement projects on Wednesday The community will be able to view project displays and maps at information stations around the room Staff will be available to answer questions These strategic improvements along SR 28 are designed to: The open house will be held at Incline Village Library Attendees may arrive anytime during the event (News 4 & Fox 11) — An investigation is underway after a body was found in a home in Incline Village late Thursday night Washoe County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) deputies responded to a home in Incline Village around 10:45 p.m on April 10 for the report of a deceased person Washoe County Sheriff’s Office detectives responded to the scene and took over the investigation The identity of the deceased has not been released Authorities say that while this investigation is currently ongoing there is no outstanding threat to the public Anyone with information about the incident should call the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Detective Division at (775) 328-3320 News | Apr 24 Participating locations throughout Incline Village/Crystal Bay IVCBA is excited to present the return of the annual Incline Village Crystal Bay Restaurant Week an immersive and celebratory event designed to showcase the unique culinary talents of our community This week-long extravaganza will bring together local businesses and visitors in a culinary celebration that highlights the diverse flavors and vibrant spirit of Incline Village and Crystal Bay 5 p.m., Tahoe Expedition Academy, 9765 Schaffer Mill Rd, Truckee. Join TEA for its annual Speaker Series, featuring internationally renowned experts in digital safety, screen time awareness, and parenting in the digital age.  Pre-registration required. Free For more information, visit http://www.tahoeexpeditionacademy.org or call 530-546-5253 The UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center is pleased to welcome Stephanie Hampton as the new director of TERC and professor in the Department of Environmental Science and Policy 7-9 p.m., Blue Coyote, 10015 Palisades Dr, Truckee. Join Trout Unlimited for a fun evening supporting local conservation projects. Enjoy beer, pizza, and raffle prizes while connecting with guides and anglers who care about protecting our fisheries. All are welcome. Admission: $30 (includes food, drink, and raffle entry) For more information, visit http://www.mountainhardwareandsports.com or call 530-587-4844 Steamboat Hot Springs Healing Center & Spa Experience deep relaxation and connection at the Earth Day Sound Bath at Steamboat Hot Springs for an outdoor sound healing session that invites you to unwind and reconnect with nature visit steamboatsprings.org or call 775-853-6600 News | Apr 17 INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – Washoe County Sheriff’s Office detectives have identified Manuel Lopez-Gomez as the suspect in connection with a homicide that occurred in Incline Village on April 10 and the last known direction of travel was distributed to surrounding law enforcement agencies The California Highway Patrol located and stopped Lopez-Gomez in Kern County He was taken into custody without incident and booked into the Kern County Jail Manuel Lopez-Gomez was extradited to Washoe County and booked into the Washoe County Detention Facility on a charge of Open Murder Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Washoe County Detective Division at (775) 328-3220 by Tom Aizenberg — Detectives from the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office have identified the suspect in a homicide that took place in Incline Village on April 10 WCSO identified the suspect as Manuel Lopez-Gomez authorities distributed a description of Lopez-Gomez and his last known direction of travel to surrounding law enforcement agencies Lopez-Gomez was extradited to Washoe County and booked into the Washoe County Detention Facility on a charge of open murder The North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District is helping the community prepare for wildfire season They will offer defensible space inspections and curbside chipping services for people living in Incline Village and Crystal Bay Online registration begins on May 5th and services will begin the week after Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device News | Feb 28 The longest-standing snow festival on the West Coast is coming back to North Lake Tahoe this weekend, kicking off a multitude of activities happening now through March 9th. More than 50 events are on the docket, with local businesses throughout North Lake Tahoe giving back to local nonprofits, education, public programs, and scholarship funds. All the SNOWFEST events are listed on https://www.tahoesnowfest.org/ but here is what’s happening specifically in Incline Village and Crystal Bay along with some can’t miss SNOWFEST events (like the parade and fireworks show) 28-March 3: Try an Under the Rose at Drink Coffee Do Stuff DCDS is selling special vanilla rose lattes this weekend only as part of SNOWFEST Get fueled up before going up to the mountain and know when you’re supporting DCDS then you are also supporting Clean Up The Lake’s efforts as well.  5pm-8pm: Fireworks at the Tahoe City Golf Course Catch this SNOWFEST can’t miss event…live music and the only fireworks show on the North Shore at the Tahoe City Golf Course The NOMADS will play at 5:30pm followed by the fireworks at dark They’ll be lit off in the middle of the snow and viewable in all of Tahoe City Food and drinks will be served by Café Zenon.  Wear your best Hawaiian shirt and bring your Aloha spirit to Sunnyside Lodge on the West Shore Sunnyside will be offering a special menu featuring island favorites and tropical drinks Proceeds from this event help the Sierra Community House which serves Incline Village residents.  9:30am-3:30pm: Winter Festival Diamond Peak Village Jib Jam Head over to Diamond Peak’s Village Terrain Park for a Jib Jam like no other where you can display your skills sliding rails or cheer on riders throwing down their best tricks to win awesome prizes The music and action will be happening all day long followed by an après party at UNR this is one winter event you won’t want to miss head over to UNR’s Lake Tahoe campus to keep the energy high with DJ Plattenum cozy winter treats with the Mountain Lotus food truck 7pm-10pm: Bowls & Beats/SNOWFEST Edition at Bowl Incline Hit the dayglo pins in the dark with DJ Dom Murelli providing the beats The cost to play is $45 per hour when you reserve online Head back to Bowl Incline the next day to take part in the SNOWFEST Strike Derby See how many strikes you can throw in four minutes with prizes for 1st It costs $10 to enter with proceeds going to Tahoe’s Connection for Families The heated patio will be open for fireside cocktails.  Travel North Tahoe Nevada in a collaboration with Tahoe Multisport and Nevada Nordic will be putting on the first-ever FreeHeel Fest with cross country ski demos provided by Saloman Slide around the trails within the Nevada Nordic XC trail system with your heels free with local cross-country ski experts on hand There will also be snowshoe demos and live music in the meadows If you really get after it and ski the longest trail in the meadows all the way to Sand Harbor a free hot sauna provided by Tahoe Multisport will be waiting for you at the lake.  Christmas Tree Village Goes Off for SNOWFEST on March 7th-8th  Celebrate the final weekend of SNOWFEST in the Christmas Tree Village with deals 6pm-9pm: Crosby’s Kitchen SNOWFEST Party Spend the weekend at Crosby’s with live music Saw will be playing live music in the lounge on Friday night and there will be appetizer specials along with Pigeon Head beers and Long Drinks for $6 Coppola Family Wine and cocktails (including hideout vodka cosmos and cucumber martinis) will be $10 a glass.  1pm-4pm: Crosby’s SNOWFEST Puppapalooza Crosby’s will keep the party going on Saturday March 8th in Christmas Tree Village with live music by Robbie Gade & Friends Bring your four-legged companion to join the Best Dog Costume Contest; Pet Network will have dogs available to adopt as well.  The Karma Tahoe consignment store will be doing a special SNOWFEST sale on clothing and accessories—25 percent off blue stickered items and 50 percent off red stickered ones.  1pm-6pm: The Loteria at Thania’s Juice Bar Incline’s favorite healthy juice bar will be getting into the SNOWFEST spirit by offering a special menu She’ll also be launching a new juice!  1pm-6pm: Pup Cups at Village Pet Foundation The Village Pet Foundation thrift store will have a photo booth set up for people to take fun SNOWFEST pictures with pets and special edible (and healthy) pup cups.  4:20pm-6pm: The Highest Hot Cocoa at Higher Elevation  Have a hot cocoa and play fun mystery box games at Higer Elevation for the chance to win prizes from the smoke and gift shop non-mind-altering ingredients in it making it suitable for people of all ages.  Enjoy a cinnamon roll and coffee special for $5 and owner Andrea Jurss will have a cake decorating station set up.  all day: Food and Drink Specials at MoFo’s  Enjoy free food samples and drink specials at this longtime family-owned pizza and pasta restaurant They also have an excellent salad bar.  1pm-6pm:  Music and Workshops at Tahoe Gifting Co.  The Old Trestle female master distiller will be there pouring gin will have a Make Your Own Room Spray station Choose your own scent profile and label (and Sierra Soapbox Co can help you come up with your own signature snarky saying) for $20 a bottle will also be specially embroidering bandanas with the Sierra wildflowers on them for $10 and half of that fee goes back to MAP (Mountain Area Preservation).  For details, more information, and a list of all Incline Village SNOWFEST events and more, visit https://business.ivcba.org/event-calendar .  News | Apr 9 – The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN) yesterday accepted two stipulations issuing civil penalties to Great Basin Transmission Company (Great Basin) and Aspen Developers Corp (Aspen) for a pipeline excavation damage incident that occurred on Oct The civil penalties were issued in Docket Nos 25-02009 and 25-02010 as part of the PUCN’s enforcement of Nevada’s “Call (811) Before You Dig” law The excavation damage associated with these civil penalties involved the high-pressure 8-inch transmission pipeline lateral located between Carson City and Incline Village that serves all of Incline Village and North Tahoe The stipulations stated that while this damage could have resulted in 38,000 customers losing service the incident did not result in any significant interruption of services Great Basin received a $40,000 fine for violations regarding incorrect marking of subsurface facilities in response to an excavation ticket Aspen was fined $6,000 for failing to obtain a valid “One Call” ticket prior to excavation Although the pipeline that was damaged is an interstate pipeline and under the authority of the Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA) protection of the pipeline from excavation is subject to the jurisdiction of Nevada’s Call Before You Dig law and the PUCN “This excavation damage had the potential of causing widespread customer outages just as the onset of winter was occurring Nevada has one of the most effective damage prevention laws and programs in the country Holding both operators and excavators accountable when incidents occur so they look at their practices and procedures to ensure improvements going forward is very important,” said Paul Maguire State regulations require contractors to obtain a dig ticket if using mechanical equipment or hand tools Non-contractors also always need a dig ticket if excavating with mechanical equipment or digging more than 12 inches deep with hand tools it is good practice for everyone to call for a free dig ticket whenever excavating regardless of depth an underground utility line is damaged because someone decided to dig without first contacting 811 about one underground gas line is damaged every day requires a call to 811 to avoid inconvenient outages With summer being a peak time to work on home improvement projects it’s timelier than ever that residents remember to dig safely Homeowners and professional contractors alike are reminded to use the free 811 service before digging to reduce the risk of striking an underground utility line Contacting 811 is really the only way to know which utility facilities are buried in your area so that you dig safely homeowners and contractors are connected to USA North USA North notifies the appropriate utility companies of the homeowner’s or contractor’s intent to dig Professional locators are then sent to the requested dig site at no cost to mark the approximate locations of underground lines with flags The depth of utility lines can vary for several reasons Utility lines need to be properly marked because the risk of striking an underground utility line still exists even when digging only a few inches or digging in a location that’s been marked previously When natural gas pipelines have been damaged and natural gas is escaping the following steps are the most important to take: Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 455.140 and Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) 455.160 require excavators to follow the steps outlined above and not attempt to operate any valve or other device owned by a utility For more information about safe digging procedures, please visit http://www.call811.com, http://www.usanorth811.org, or puc.nv.gov News | Apr 18 – The Incline Village General Improvement District (IVGID) is in danger of fiscal watch amid a long-winded financial controversy which includes questions over $6 million in duplicate invoices two disclaimers of opinion and several timeline extensions to submit audit figures for the 2024-25 fiscal year but also of the consistency and delivery of the upcoming figures IVGID auditor Davis Farr prematurely terminated their five-year contract with IVGID earlier this year.  A disclaimer of opinion is seen as one of the worst outcomes for a publicly funded agency and indicates significant limitations in the audit evaluation process It is issued when an auditor determines there is missing information lack of sufficient evidence to form an opinion or limitations created by the agency in question.  a fifth extension request and cancellation of an audit committee meeting prior the Committee on Local Government Finance held a meeting with the State of Nevada Department of Taxation IVGID board members and other parties involved in the agency’s finances While a fifth extension has been criticized heavily by outside entities and may violate certain state policies District General Manager Robert Harrison has stated repeatedly in committee meetings that taking additional time still trumps receiving another disclaimer of opinion.  The board has faced even more scrutiny in recent months with public uncertainty around $6 million across thousands of duplicate invoices which board members attribute to a technical error in their accounting software In the February meeting in which they were first discussed at length Director of Finance Jessica O’Connell cited a hand deletion of invoices “The staff deleted 3,000 invoices and with the new ERP (enterprise resource planning) system it wasn’t just a click of a void click here and say okay then let the hamster wheel go round and round and then it would post it.” IVGID trustee Ray Tulloch said he found certain financial practices “completely alien.”  “I’ve never worked in a business where I can just delete and then just not do a capital project and then drop the money back into my operating budget the next year basically,” said Tulloch IVGID’s District General Manager Robert Harrison attributes the duplicate invoices to a faulty transition between enterprise software “The transition from the old system into the new system just wasn’t as successful as people would have liked it to be,” Harrison told the Tahoe Daily Tribune in a telephone interview “Then we also suffered from quite a bit of transition both in leadership at the general manager and finance director level as well as on the team and the finance department So I think all of that instability contributed to the challenges of just installing a whole new ERP system in the first place.” He added that the board’s intention is to “actually have a finished audit and have good solid new financials to start the new year with.” High turnover and a ‘financial pot of boiling water’ Questions over IVGID’s future and finances arrive on the heels of a period of significant turnover and a series of short-serving general managers most recently with termination of former district general manager Kent Walrack who served just six weeks in his role before being removed from his position and receiving a severance payout of $250,000 — the amount he would have been paid for a year of service as trustees discussed short-term goals for the newly-appointed Harrison said the list “highlighted the fact that we are in a financial pot of boiling water,” focusing primarily the completion of the 2024 audit In light of the turnover as well as lack of accounting staff IVGID has also contracted with an outside financial agency for a contract of at least $165,000 to assist with audit preparation following additional audit extensions and efforts to present defensible figures the board expects to pay the financial firm additional fees on top of the initially agreed-upon contract IVGID’s next audit committee meeting will be held on April 22 and will determine the next steps for the board which is in the process of untangling several financial knots in the public eye.  The North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District is reminding people of the upcoming closure of seasonal open burning Open burning is set to end starting on May 1 Open burning closes on May 1 for Incline Village and Crystal Bay Recreational fires using wood or charcoal contained within a non-combustible container will still be allowed with a permit and barbecue grilling will also still be allowed No open flames of any kind are permitted during red flag warnings News | Apr 11 Nev — The Incline Village Crystal Bay Community and Business Association (IVCBA) announces the return of Incline Village Crystal Bay Restaurant Week back for its second year after a successful debut this week-long culinary celebration highlights the diverse and thriving food and beverage scene across our mountain community Building on the excitement of its inaugural year the second annual IVCB Restaurant Week once again invites locals and food lovers alike to explore the rich flavors and vibrant hospitality that define Incline Village and Crystal Bay From signature dishes to creative new offerings this event is a delicious opportunity to experience the best of our local culinary talent and curated food and beverage pairings designed to showcase their unique styles and specialties This year’s event also puts a spotlight on the region’s standout beverages Many venues will feature beverage specials and pairings celebrating the creativity of our local mixologists “IVCB Restaurant Week is more than just a food event—it’s a celebration of the community and the people behind every plate and pour,” said Linda Offerdahl “We’re excited to welcome everyone back for another unforgettable week of flavor Presented by IVCBA and supported by Inside Incline Real Estate & Community and the 5th Annual Incline Village Wine + Food Event IVCB Restaurant Week will include favorites such as Alibi AleWorks Osteria Sierra & Cutthroat’s Saloon (at the Hyatt) and Glasses Wine Bar—with more venues joining each day For a full list of participating restaurants and their special offerings, visit https://ivcba.org Stay tuned for updates as new menus and experiences are added News | Mar 20 a Washoe County Sheriff’s Office deputy observed a white Jeep Cherokee and a black Ford F-150 fail to stop at a stop sign in Incline Village Both vehicles traveled at high speeds above the posted limit The deputy activated the patrol vehicle’s red and blue overhead lights attempting to conduct a traffic stop The white Jeep Cherokee and black Ford F-150 failed to yield for the deputy The pursuit continued to the Incline Valley Bowling Alley parking lot where both vehicles entered to evade the deputy The deputy blocked the exit to prevent the vehicles from escaping The white Jeep Cherokee evaded by driving around while the black Ford F-150 struck the patrol vehicle before fleeing A second deputy arrived and continued to pursue both vehicles The pursuit was terminated when the white Jeep Cherokee collided with a tree near the intersection of Northwood Boulevard and Lakeshore Boulevard A description of the black Ford F-150 was provided to neighboring agencies as it fled toward the California border After a pursuit with Truckee Police Department officers ended in a crash the driver of the black Ford F-150 was ultimately apprehended and arrested on local charges Further information will be provided upon the conclusion of their investigation No deputies or officers involved were injured in this incident The driver of the white Jeep Cherokee was identified as Luca Giannini Giannini was charged and booked for the following:-NRS 484C.110 DUI 1st (Alcohol + Drugs) -NRS 484B.550.5 Stop Required Upon Signal of Peace Officer While Under the Influence of Alcohol and/or Controlled Substance “The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is committed to keeping our community safe We are out there patrolling our streets and will find you if you choose to drive impaired Driving under the influence and endangering others will not be tolerated,” said Sheriff Darin Balaam Washoe County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a home in Incline Village on a report of a deceased individual Washoe County Sheriff’s Office detectives responded to the scene and took over the investigation While this investigation is currently ongoing Anyone with information about the incident should call the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Detective Division at (775) 328-3320 News | Mar 4 – The Incline Village General Improvement District (IVGID) met Wednesday initial goals for the new district general manager Director of Finance Jessica O’Connell started the meeting with a verbal report on the progress of the 2024 audit IVGID has requested a fourth extension with the state due to “staff resource issues.” However she outlined progress in financial reporting “We have completed the fiscal year trial balance for the auditors,” she said we tied out accounts payable and capital assets.” She added that Baker Tilly is working to complete the current audit and preparing for the fiscal year 2025 audit The firm is additionally assisting with the development of a cost allocation plan “which hasn’t been done with an outside party for a long time.”  Trustee Ray Tulloch voiced his preference that efficiency is prioritized in the development of the budget “We did see that the salaries and benefits had grown by over 50% over three years so I would ask that you stress to venue managers to look for real efficiencies not just keep adding stuff,” he said.  Trustees additionally discussed at-large audit committee nominations and voted unanimously to appoint both Marc Kelly and Kim Lighthart to fill the vacancies Tulloch’s term is expected to expire Feb and Chair Michaela Tonking was unanimously voted to replace him.  The initial goals for new District General Manager Robert Harrison were also rolled out Vice Chair Michelle Jezycki outlined the key points many of which focused on financial management “You’ll notice this plan looks quite a bit different than the others,” said Jezycki “We highlighted the fact that we are in a financial pot of boiling water so we are really heavy on the finance part of that.” Multiple trustees expressed concern over the number of goals and their particular deadlines ahead of June 30 Jezycki clarified that the dates “are not carved in stone.” Top of the list was completing the 2024 audit and the completion and finalization of the 2024 annual comprehensive financial report which includes eliminating “the backlog of reconciliations for all relevant accounts by April 30 2025.” This was followed by goals regarding timely and accurate financial reporting under which a comprehensive process review which identifies inefficiencies and sets improvement targets.  Other goals fall under organizational and leadership development and organizational structure and management efficiency The goals were approved unanimously.  Trustees additionally approved a cost increase of 5% to all non-resident season pass products at the Diamond Peak Ski Resort The next IVGID meeting will be held on March 5 with a focus on budget planning and park and field fees News | Feb 4 the suspect in a homicide that took place in Incline Village on January 25 was booked into the Washoe County Detention Facility on a warrant Thursday was released from Lyon County on local charges of felony eluding and possession of a stolen vehicle He was then taken into the custody of the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office on a warrant for Open Murder with Use of a Deadly Weapon Nicholas is now awaiting trial for the murder of 59-year-old Susan Powell deputies responded to a call about “trouble unknown” at a residence They arrived to conduct a safety sweep and discovered a deceased adult female later identified by the Washoe County Medical Examiner’s Office as Susan Powell and her death ruled a homicide by stabbing.  Detectives soon identified Powell as the primary suspect in her death and the Incline Village-Crystal Township Justice Court issued an arrest warrant for him Following a high-speed chase through multiple counties Powell was apprehended on Nevada Highway 338 and initially placed in custody at the Lyon County Detention Facility agencies including the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Mono County Sheriff’s Office and the California Highway Patrol assisted in bringing Powell into custody and the relationship between the two has not yet been disclosed.  The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the woman found dead inside her Incline Village home last week as 25-year-old Karen Herrera-Ramon Washoe County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to a residence on Tanager Street on April 10 according to the medical examiner’s office after Washoe County deputies shared his description and vehicle details with law enforcement agencies in the region He was extradited to Washoe County on Wednesday and booked on an open murder charge Anyone with information is asked to call the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Detective Division at 775-328-3220 News | Jan 28 the Incline Village and Crystal Bay Community and Business Association hosted an informational meeting on unlocking housing stock in the area That meeting coincided with the soon-to-launch Placemate Lease to Locals program started off the first presentation of the series by discussing the importance of workforce housing “The IVCBA has been working to create positive interaction and common ground on issues that can be controversial… Workforce housing includes not just service work the IVCBA also conducted a workforce housing series survey where nearly 70% of people expressed their interest in unlocking existing housing stock for workforce housing general manager of Placemate in the Tahoe region which has already been implemented in Truckee Incline Village and Crystal Bay would be the 11th community to join the program one of the IVCBA community outreach members “[Placemate] is serving communities like ours,” as they focus on resort and tourist towns Janvrin thanked the meeting attendees for the support they provided to Placemate “We’ve never had this much support before launch The Lease to Locals program in the area would operate much like those already in the community: they provide either seasonal or long-term leases to people working in the area and an incentive to the property owners for renting it out At least one adult in the household must be locally employed for 30 hours a week and cannot have a gross income greater than 200% of the area median income—which helps target the “missing middle” of the housing crisis in Tahoe Janvrin stated that a high percentage of homes in tourist communities are vacant second homes which may remain empty for many months out of the year That’s why the incentives for property owners aim to galvanize them into utilizing the housing space for more time in the year These one-time payments are funded by Washoe County for Incline Village and Crystal Bay Janvrin thanked Commissioner Alexis Hill for helping enable funds for the pilot “There is no other program out there with costs so modest to house people,” said Janvrin Placemate will also be utilizing the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds that have carried it through opening their last ten programs though those funds must be completely spent by 2026 Incline Village and Crystal Bay have $216,000 allocated for them from these funds Though much of the logistics were completed late last year Janvrin said they chose to launch the program in February to avoid holiday slowdowns There will be an eight-month onboarding period and a 12-month compliance period and the program is projected to unlock about 20 homes with a total projected budget of $350,000 for the pilot program Washoe County will be waiting on the results of Placemate’s program before they commit to further funding planning to do outreach and bolster the success of the program Other counties and cities are also evaluating the success of the program though Janvrin stated that even without further incentives in South Lake Tahoe 93% of property owners chose to renew their leases for their tenants IVCBA will be continuing their workforce housing series throughout 2025. Information and news about their housing programs can be found on their website at https://ivcba.org/programs/housing/ Eli Ramos is a reporter for Tahoe Daily Tribune They are part of the 2024–26 cohort of California Local News Fellows through UC Berkeley Two people were arrested after fleeing from Washoe County Sheriff's deputies in Incline Village on Wednesday evening The chase involved two cars that fled when deputies attempted a traffic stop Two people were arrested after fleeing from Washoe County Sheriff's deputies in Incline Village in two different cars on Wednesday evening a deputy observed a black Ford F-150 and a white Jeep Cherokee drive through a stop sign in Incline Village Both cars exceeded the posted speed limit by a significant amount the deputy turned on the red and blue overhead lights of the patrol car The black Ford F-150 and white Jeep Cherokee did not stop for the deputy Both cars entered the Incline Valley Bowling Alley parking area to avoid the deputy as the pursuit continued there The black Ford F-150 hit the patrol car and then fled while the white Jeep Cherokee dodged by driving around it A second deputy arrived in the area and continued the pursuit of the two cars When the white Jeep Cherokee struck a tree close to the intersection of Northwood Boulevard and Tahoe Boulevard As the black Ford F-150 fled toward the California border nearby agencies were given a description of the truck The driver of the Ford F-150 was eventually caught and taken into custody on local charges following a crash that occurred during a pursuit with Truckee Police Department officers; more information will be provided after their agency's investigation They say no police or deputies were injured in this incident The white Jeep Cherokee's driver was identified as Luca Giannini Giannini was charged and booked for the following charges: DUI 1st (Drugs + Alcohol) and Stop Required Upon Signal of Peace Officer While Under the Influence of Alcohol and Controlled Substance News | Mar 18 The Incline Village General Improvement District met on March 12 to approve the development contract for the Incline Beach House Project next moves for the Skate Park Enhancement Project and candidacy for the next General Manager of Golf Operations.  IVGID passed a motion to approve and authorize an agreement with construction company Core West Inc to move ahead with the full development contract for the Incline Beach House Project Public Works Director Kate Nelson gave an overview of the project along with a description of civil drawings provided by District Project Manager Bree Waters “The Incline Beach house was designed with functionality and durability at its core,” said Nelson “Our goal was to create a modern yet understated space that allows the natural beauty of Lake Tahoe to take center stage while ensuring efficiency longevity and just a great experience for visitors year-around.” Plans include doubling the capacity of the existing beach house restrooms and upgrades to the kitchen area to provide additional storage The exterior features materials “suited to heavy snowfall and intense summer sun.”  fun and protection from the elements while respecting and integrating with the landscape of Lake Tahoe.” The motion passed 4-0 District General Manager Robert Harrison provided an update relating to the approval of the fourth extensions of the district’s audited financial statements.  “We did receive a letter from the state department fo taxation granting a fourth extension of the audit so we do have to turn that in by March 25,” said Harrison He added that in a meeting with the Washoe County Sheriff officials said they were looking to implement a real-time response center and requested access to IVGID’s public cameras Harrison has asked them to draft a proposal for board review.  “They wouldn’t be accessing them full-time,” he said “They would be accessing them if there was a call.” Harrison said staff have drafted an RFP for an in-house attorney and legal services with more concrete steps for recruitment to be established by June of this year.  Trustees unanimously made a motion to approve and authorize the District General Manager to execute a payment between IVGID and the Nevada Department of Transportation for the adjustment of manholes valve covers and meter boxes in the amount of $102,385.58.  Trustee Michelle Jezycki was nominated unanimously as the board liaison to attend the interviews of candidates for the General Manager of Golf Operations Position Jezycki will be responsible for providing feedback to the board and staff following the interviews Next steps for Skate Park Enhancement Project trustees unanimously agreed upon direction and goals for the final design-build construction contract for the Skate Park Enhancement Project Nelson provided an overview of the current 30% design of the skate park project and outlined its progression.  Adam Eichorn of Spohn Ranch Skate Parks offered two design concepts for board consideration with one design offering more safety features than the other.  The board agreed that the second option was the most ideal design for the reason that it has more safety features and directed Spohn Ranch to move ahead with the 100% design plans for this version.  Director of Finance Jessica O’Connell concluded the essential updates in the meeting by providing a review of the 2025-26 budget workshop for the General Fund and Utilities Fund.  “The workshops are a great tool to bring trustees and staff together to build a balanced budget and a good place for open discussion,” said O’Connell.  IVGID will hold its next meeting on March 19 to address 2025 summer season beach rates golf rates and fire reduction efforts.  News | Mar 28 The Incline Village General Improvement District met March 19 to approve an increase to beach rates for the 2025 season amend an agreement with the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District in which they disclosed that the deadline would not be met Trustee Mick Homan gave the update on audit progress and said the district will not make the deadline but is closer to receiving an opinion from the auditor.  “The good news is that we appear to be progressing closer towards getting an opinion from our auditors,” said Homan He added that state officials said “staff has made more progress this month than they have seen in the previous six months.” “The bad news is that we are not going to meet the latest deadline,” he said “Neither the state nor us are frankly happy with that.” Staff aims to have the audit completed or in the clean-up stages by late April and the delay was necessary to give time to be more thorough in order to avoid another disclaimer of opinion.  The additional time also means there will be additional payment to Davis Farr and Baker Tilly the external agencies assisting with the audit Trustees additionally unanimously approved a cost increase to kayak and paddleboard rack rental rates Director of Parks and Recreation Karen Crocker said that given the high number of people on the waitlist for rental racks an increase could bring excess demand down The board also approved a $1 increase to beach entrance rates for Ski Beach the board made a motion 3/0 to approve the amended Cooperative Agreement with the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District for Fire Reduction (Defensible Space) Services Trustees Michaela Tonking and Ray Tulloch abstained with Tonking citing a conflict of interest.  Trustee Dave Noble proposed increasing the threshold to $500,000 “I don’t want to be looking back in a year or two wishing we had increased the funding if we are faced with a catastrophic fire that devastates the community,” he said Trustee Michelle Jezycki also questioned if $200,000 would be sufficient for fire reduction efforts “Can we accomplish what we want to accomplish with $200,000?,” Jezycki asked Trustees additionally unanimously approved the recommended golf rates proposed by Senior Head Golf Professional Robert Bruce Due to competition with other golf courses raising rates could negatively impact golf course usage in Incline Village News | Jan 18 – The Incline Village General Improvement District (IVGID) board voted to terminate new General Manager Kent Walrack’s leadership just six weeks into his term The motion was passed 4-0 with Trustee Ray Tulloch who initially voted in favor of Walrack’s appointment The board also passed a motion to extend an offer of employment to previous candidate Robert Harrison Walrack’s short-term has been riddled with controversy since it began He was previously appointed general manager with a 3-2 vote in November that vote was led by two outgoing trustees replaced by two trustees who were not in favor Concerns over lack of financial background The start of the meeting was standing room only with most audience seats filled and a small crowd gathered in the lobby of the IVGID office The board discussion opened with Chair Michaela Tonking citing concerns over Walrack’s qualifications in government finance Regarding his performance in his first weeks Tonking also noted what she saw as a lack of sufficient engagement with staff and trustees Trustee Dave Noble cited similar concerns over his “lack of government management and lack of government finance background.” “In any other situation where we were not facing serious financial issues Walrack might be the best person for this job,” said Noble who in the previous week’s meeting proposed a termination of Walrack’s contract referred to the initial decision as a failure “Every time the previous board dealt with the general management position it basically ended up in a failure of one form or another and to me it was no different in their last actions of hiring Kent,” he said “I’d like to go on record here saying this is one of the craziest decisions I’ve ever seen from this board,” he said “Don’t forget that what they’re doing is spending $260,000 plus of taxpayer money just to satisfy their own desires.” Despite a majority of the board not in favor of Walrack several members of the public still arrived to voice their support for Walrack and to oppose his termination Jim Lyon called the move “sheer madness and in direct contradiction to you [the board’s] campaign promises to bring about normality to the board.” Lyon additionally praised Walrack’s performance during his term Trustees floated an offer of an 18-month contract with a salary of $250,000 and a maximum of a six-month severance IVGID staff is set to return with a new contract agreement on or before January 29 – The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Sex Offender Notification Unit (SONU) Marshal Service Nevada Violent Offender Fugitive Task Force (NVOFTF) and Nevada Parole and Probation arrested Gurvinder Dosanjh and Reginald Burns for failing to comply with sex offender registration laws detectives received information that Dosanjh was working at a business in Incline Village which revealed Dosanjh was frequently in Incline Village during the afternoon on multiple days Further investigation revealed Dosanjh was working at a local restaurant detectives observed Dosanjh working at the restaurant He was subsequently stopped for speeding by Washoe County Sheriff’s Deputies and taken into custody Dosanjh failed to register with the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office as a worker within 48 hours of beginning employment Dosanjh was booked into the Washoe County Detention Facility on charges of: * Failure to Obey Sex Offender Registration Laws (NRS 179D.550.1a) Dosanjh was convicted of Open and Gross Lewdness in Churchill County and is classified as a Tier 1 sex offender discovered Reginald Burns in Incline Village working at a local gas station and had failed to report his employment to law enforcement within 48 hours Burns was booked into the Washoe County Detention Facility on the charge of:* Failure to Obey Sex Offender Registration Laws Burns was convicted of Statutory Sexual Seduction and Lewdness by a Person More than 18 in the Presence of a Child on January 8 “Great job by our deputies and partnering agencies on these cases The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to ensuring the safety of our community and enforcing sex offender registration laws,” said Sheriff Darin Balaam The Incline Village Crystal Bay Association hosts the Second Annual Incline Village Crystal Bay Restaurant Week from April 21 to 27 cafes and food vendors will offer exclusive menus and specials crafted especially for the event innovative creations and one-of-a-kind food and drink items This year’s confirmed participants as of March 30 include: View updates ivcba.org/ivcb-restaurant-week Signup Now! 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Firefighters knock down Incline Village blazeby Katherine Nowicki (News 4 & Fox 11) — The North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District (NLTFPD) knocked down a fire at an Incline Village home on Sunday night Authorities say crews responded to a residential structure fire at 1013 Tomahawk Trail on Dec crews observed smoke and flames coming from the home All occupants had safely evacuated the home before firefighters arrived The cause of the fire is under investigation where he faces a charge of open murder with a deadly weapon in the death of 59-year-old Susan Powell he was booked on Thursday and is being held without bail Authorities said Powell was apprehended following a high-speed police chase on January 25 that spanned from Mono to Lyon counties The Lyon County Sheriff's Office was alerted to the pursuit just before 7 p.m as the Mono County Sheriff's Office chased Powell the suspect in Susan Powell's murder earlier that day Lyon County deputies joined the chase as it neared Smith Valley on Highway 338 Powell was eventually stopped on Day Lane and arrested without incident Powell was temporarily held at the Lyon County jail on charges of felony eluding and possession of a stolen vehicle An arrest warrant was issued on January 26 by the Incline Village-Crystal Township Justice Court charging him with open murder with the use of a deadly weapon He will be booked in the Washoe County jail on the murder charge after his extradition The Washoe County Sheriff's Office discovered Susan Powell's body during a safety sweep of her Incline Village home on the evening of January 25 The coroner's office has ruled her death a homicide Authorities have not disclosed the relationship between Nicholas and Susan Powell The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office expressed gratitude to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office and the California Highway Patrol for their assistance in the arrest Anyone with information related to the case is urged to contact the Detective Division at (775) 328-3320 Washoe County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating a death reported late Thursday at a home in Incline Village deputies responding to the residence found one person dead Authorities said there is no outstanding threat to the public Anyone with information is urged to call the sheriff's office at 775-328-3320 A man is facing a murder charge after a woman was found dead in her Incline Village home on Saturday The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office obtained a murder warrant Sunday for Nicholas Powell who is being held at the Lyon County Detention Facility He was taken into custody on Saturday following a vehicle pursuit in California that entered Nevada Deputies responded to a report of a "trouble unknown" at an Incline Village home Saturday evening and found a woman's body during a safety sweep The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office identified the woman as Susan Powell though the cause remains under investigation Investigators later identified Nicholas Powell as a suspect The relationship between the suspect and victim was not disclosed the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office joined a pursuit of a homicide suspect traveling from Mono County was wanted in connection with a Washoe County stabbing A Lyon County deputy disabled Powell’s vehicle with his patrol car He was booked on charges of felony eluding and possession of a stolen vehicle Powell is being held without bail and awaiting extradition to Washoe County Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the Washoe County Sheriff’s Detective Division at 775-328-3320 A disturbance call at a home in Incline Village leads to the arrest of a woman for battery with a deadly weapon The woman has not yet been identified because deputies say she may have given them a fake name Deputies from the Washoe County Sheriff's Office were called to a reported disturbance at an Incline Village home on March 24 at around 2:43 a.m deputies spoke with three people inside the house the suspect became hostile and physically attacked them at a social gathering The suspect allegedly struck one victim in the forehead with a glass beer bottle and scratched the second victim's face Deputies say they saw obvious wounds that matched the victims' reports They later found the suspect sitting in a ditch nearby Deputies say she was put in a patrol car while they carried out their investigation because of the weather and the clothes she was wearing Deputies say the suspect had no apparent injuries and was arrested and booked into the Washoe County Detention Facility on the charge of battery with a deadly weapon (News 4 & Fox 11) — A man wanted for the murder of a woman in Incline Village is in custody following a police chase that spanned Mono and Lyon counties was apprehended after a high-speed chase on January 25 The Lyon County Sheriff's Office was alerted to the chase just before 7 p.m as the Mono County Sheriff's Office pursued Powell the suspect in the murder of 59-year-old Susan Powell earlier that day Lyon County deputies joined the chase as it approached Smith Valley on Highway 338 Powell is currently held in the Lyon County jail on charges of felony eluding and possession of a stolen vehicle He will be booked in the Washoe County jail on a murder charged after he is extradited The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office thanked the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office — An investigation is underway after a woman was found dead in a home in Incline Village on Saturday deputies from the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence following a report of unknown trouble deputies conducted a safety sweep and discovered an adult woman dead inside the home Detectives have since taken over the investigation Authorities have assured the public that there is no immediate threat to the community at this time The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information related to this case to contact the Detective Division at (775) 328-3320 Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses News | Jan 28 28 at 8 a.m.: Through continued investigation by Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Detectives Nicholas Powell has been identified as the suspect in case #WC25-452 An arrest warrant was submitted and subsequently issued for Powell on January 26 by the Incline Village-Crystal Township Justice Court for the charge of Open Murder with Use of a Deadly Weapon Powell is currently in custody at the Lyon County Detention Facility on local charges and is awaiting extradition to Washoe County The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office expresses gratitude and commends the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office and the California Highway Patrol for their assistance in bringing Powell into custody The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information related to this case to contact the Detective Division at (775) 328-3320 deputies from the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in Incline Village for a report of a trouble unknown deputies conducted a safety sweep and discovered a deceased adult female Detectives arrived on scene and are leading the investigation There is no immediate threat to the community at this time The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information related to this case to contact the Detective Division at (775) 328-3320 News | Apr 3 – Incline Village General Improvement District (IVGID) board met on March 26 to discuss the procurement of residential water meter registers a new Budget and Recreation meeting time and selection of an auditor for the 2024/2025 fiscal year Trustees unanimously voted to approve an update to the district’s Water Management Plan which includes the purchase of 8.81 acre feet of water rights for $140,961 by Incline Hotel LLC which owns the Hyatt Regency at Lake Tahoe Trustees suggested raising the rate of water rights fees as the current rate has not been adjusted since 2008 “I would support this item but with a directive to staff to look at raising the water rights fee and come back to the board at a later date,” said Trustee Dave Noble.  They additionally approved the procurement of 1,860 residential water meter registers and 1,970 transponders through vendor Hydro Specialties Co trustees unanimously approved the date of a hearing for the Budget and Recreation Roll District General Manager Robert Harrison additionally gave a brief update around the search for an auditor for the 2024/2025 fiscal year and said that IVGID has reached out to several potential auditors but has not yet found an agency that has capacity to assist.  “We have two firms that did express an interest,” said Harrison “They don’t have capacity right now but they have smaller CPAs that they work with.” “We are hopeful that maybe we will have an engagement letter,” he said.  Trustees are expected to discuss a draft budget for the upcoming year.  The Duluth Incline Village construction is officially underway and developer’s owner representative The construction site is where the Duluth Central High school once stood over looking the city There will be more than 1,300 housing units planned to be built over the next few years On the one hand the project is estimated to cost half of a billion dollars there will be more than just housing units added to the Duluth Central Hillside neighborhoods with over 80,000 square feet of retail space There’s even plans for over 200 units of senior housing that will be made available before 2030 the Business Development Executive at ICS says the Duluth incline village construction has already started there will be 70-unit condominium building which should be completed in the summer of 2026 “The development will also be including retail space It will also include public amenity space with a trailhead and a public pavilion,” Schiltz said “I’m proud to say that the developer’s giving up some of his private property to allow the loot to take advantage of continued use of this wonderful piece of property with the public amenity space.” the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce President says housing projects like the Incline Village will provide more homes to future residents in the Twin Ports This really is going to make Duluth the best place to raise children,” Baumgartner said And this really is going to make Duluth the best place to raise children.” The Incline Village construction project will also provide over 220 units for senior housing The entire housing development has three phases but the project is anticipated to be finished by June of 2029 Dulluth City Council President Roz Randorf said months ago the seven out of the eight councilors agreed to use tax-increment financing to make Incline Village an opportunity for more housing in Duluth “It is such a privilege to stand here today as we celebrate this exciting groundbreaking they don’t happen by chance,” Randorf said because of collaboration and shared commitment to the process.” For more information about the Duluth Incline Village construction you can read more here. Also for other stories about the Duluth Incline Village housing development you can read more here Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public file should contact Vicki Kaping at vkaping@wdio.com or (218) 727-6864 The Washoe County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the victim in an Incline Village homicide The victim is 25-year-old Karen Herrera Ramon of Incline Village The suspect was booked into Washoe County Jail 25-year-old Karen Herrera Ramon of Incline Village was identified as the victim in a release The cause of death was multiple sharp force injuries Detectives with the Washoe County Sheriff's Office have identified and arrested Manuel Lopez-Gomez in connection with a homicide that occurred in Incline Village on April 10 when deputies were dispatched to a home in Incline Village for a report of a deceased person "On April 10th deputies were dispatched to Incline Village for a deceased person," said Deputy Cade Goodman Public Information Officer for the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office "Upon arrival and entering the residence they located a deceased female Detectives were notified and they arrived on scene and took over the investigation Through their investigation a suspect was identified." and his last known direction of travel was distributed to surrounding law enforcement agencies According to the Washoe County Sheriff's Office in an online Facebook Post where he was taken into custody without incident and booked into the Kern County Jail Lopez-Gomez was extradited to Nevada and booked into the Washoe County Detention Facility on a charge of Open Murder "He is now being extradited today to our custody in the Washoe County Detention Facility where he's being booked for open murder," Goodman added Our news crew was on the scene as detectives escorted Lopez-Gomez into the Washoe County Detention Facility The identity of the female victim has not yet been released and authorities have not disclosed any further details about the circumstances surrounding her death Anyone with information is urged to contact the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Detective Division at (775) 328-3220 and reference Case #25-1751 Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Secret Witness by calling or texting 775-322-4900 Deputies say they responded to a home last night and found one person dead