In The News – June 2026 | Primary Election: Who and What Will Be on the Ballot?
May 14, 2026 | Member Submitted
Originally published in Moonshine Ink, 5/14/2026, Written by Alex Hoeft
Moonshine Ink’s coverage area spans Truckee, Tahoe’s North Shore, as far as Tahoma on the West Shore, and east to Crystal Bay and Incline Village. The tables below provide election information for our readers on a county level.
Note that your ballot will depend on the county and/or districts you live in. Based on the varying number of candidates for each seat, we elected to list the current officeholder. Find a full list of candidates on your county of residence’s election page.
In California, the two candidates who garner the most votes, regardless of party preference, will move on to the General Election in November.
In The News – Tahoe Fund support helps Tahoe Interagency Bear Team discover new tactics for reducing human-bear conflicts
May 14, 2026 | Member Submitted
Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 5/14/2026, Staff Report
Spring is in full swing in Tahoe, and Black bears have emerged from their winter dens and can be spotted around town. Members of the Tahoe Interagency Bear Team (TIBT) are exploring new tactics to help manage human-bear conflicts learned at the 7th International Human Bear Conflict Workshop, held in Kalispell, Montana thanks to funding provided by the Tahoe Fund.
At the conference, nine members of the team, representing the Nevada Department of Wildlife, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and California State Parks, learned about initiatives that are showing positive results in other communities, and presented their own key learnings and best practices with the 320 attendees from 20 countries and 31 states.
PHOTO: Members of the Tahoe Interagency Bear Team (TIBT) attended the 7th International Human Bear Conflict Workshop, held in Kalispell, MontanaProvided / Tahoe Interagency Bear Team
In The News – Summer 2026 Lake Tahoe music guide: Concerts, festivals and shows around the lake (May-July)
May 14, 2026 | Member Submitted
Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 05/14/2026, written by Victoria Mastrocola
A summer in Lake Tahoe is made up of more than just beautiful hikes, refreshing lake dips, river floats, and days spent beachside. It’s time for Tahoe’s vibrant music scene to fire on all cylinders, bringing a variety of jams to venues all around the lake. To make things easy, we’ve gathered a list of concerts, festivals and shows – both free and for purchase, in the months of May, June and July – so you can get out there and start swaying those hips.
Construction is underway on new parking areas along Tahoe’s East Shore Trail! These parking improvements are the next step in the expansion of the East Shore Trail, and will help improve safety and enhance recreational access along the SR 28 corridor.
So what’s happening? The East Shore Trailhead parking area in Incline Village is getting 38 more paid parking spaces immediately north of the existing paid parking area along SR 28, near Tunnel Creek Cafe. On the other side of the highway just north of Lakeshore Drive, there will be a new public transit shelter for southbound transit passengers. The project also includes much needed environmental restoration of an eroded shoulder area on the west side of SR 28 known as Rocky Point to reduce impacts on lake clarity.
A little farther south on SR 28, more parking improvements are also underway and new parking areas will open this spring, including: Chimney Beach (seasonal paid parking beginning June 1)Secret Harbor (seasonal paid parking also beginning June 1)Spooner Mobility Hub (construction beginning in May)Once open, roadside parking will be banned along SR 28 near the Chimney Beach Trailhead to remove dangerously parked cars and help improve safety along the SR 28 corridor. Eventually, these parking areas will offer connections to the next section of the Tahoe East Shore Trail, which is currently in design.
Behind the scenes, countless partners are hard at work making this project happen, including the Tahoe Fund, Nevada Department of Transportation, Washoe County, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, Nevada Division of State Lands, Nevada Division of State Parks, and other regional partners. F.W. Carson Company is the construction contractor for the East Shore Trailhead area parking improvements.
This next phase of the East Shore Trail Extension project will help better manage high visitation to one of the most visited areas in Lake Tahoe and make it easier and safer for people to enjoy Tahoe’s iconic East Shore.
If you are interested in getting on the reserve list for future East Shore Trail vista points please contact us at: info@tahoefund.org.
The Local Lens: Restaurant Week, Revitalization, and Community Momentum
May 13, 2026 | Linda Offerdahl
IVCBA was re-formed in 2021 as a Business AND a Community Association. This was right after COVID, with the idea was that our community needed to rebuild some of the cohesiveness we had lost during the time when public gatherings were limited. We recognized that all segments of the community needed support if we were going to thrive. With that in mind, we set up communications, events, and business programs that would connect our community and make it more vibrant. Memberships have funded IVCBA programs that serve the entire community. Today I want to touch on the 6 segments of our community that we highlight on IVCBA.org and with our magazine LIVE.WORK.PLAY. Please don’t miss any of this Lens!
BUSINESS It’s Restaurant Week! Branch out, either go out for breakfast instead of lunch or go to restaurant you haven’t tried. My take: Big Water Grille has hired a top-notch chef that I plan to try. Incline Bak’d has a new owner, longtime local chefs Evan Roa and Chad Burns. Try their Italian beef sandwich! Rosewood is a happening place, but only for dinner. Adam took over the Jiffy Pizza spot too. Watch for a new restaurant opening there this summer. See all the Restaurant Week specials on IVCBA.org. By the way, participating restaurants are all donating to the Boys and Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe. What a guilt-free way to go out to eat!
IVCBA was a sponsor of the Economic Summit put on by Tahoe Prosperity Center. Kudos to Jason Jurss, Happy Tiers owner, who spoke on the entrepreneur’s panel.
ENVIRONMENT Everyone says it’s going to be a big fire or smoke season. Thanks to the fire district and their defensible space program, Firewise, and small business Wildfire Mitigation (Steve Blaney and Wildfire Pros (Steve Conboy), we have lots of resources. Learn about them all at the Wildfire Preparedness and Mitigation seminar on Tuesday May 26, organized by local activist Kristie Wells.
ARTS AND CULTURE We are becoming known as the center for arts and culture on the north shore of Lake Tahoe, with Classical Tahoe, Shakespeare, Tahoe Phil, and the Dance Collective. What we are really becoming famous for is the live music almost every night of the week. Check the IVCBA.org calendar. Maybe this is a stretch, but I am considering line dancing at Alibi Friday night as my culture for the week. After having pizza and beer for Restaurant Week dinner, of course!
FAMILY ADVOCACY and WELLNESS I am combining these two segments to feature two things.
It is mental health month…not sure if this is officially out, but I have it on good authority! Tahoe Family Solutions has plans to open a separate facility for its mental health clinic. Wow!
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The 3rd Annual Incline Village Crystal Bay Restaurant Week returns May 16 through Memorial Day Weekend, bringing together local restaurants, cafés, bars, and culinary teams for a 10-day celebration of food, community, and local flavor across Incline Village and Crystal Bay.
This year’s event continues to grow, with participating venues offering special prix fixe menus, featured dishes, happy hour offerings, and exclusive Restaurant Week creations. It is a great opportunity to explore somewhere new, revisit a longtime favorite, and support local businesses during the shoulder season before summer officially kicks off.
Even better, a portion of Restaurant Week sales will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe, helping support local youth and families in our community. Dining out during Restaurant Week is not only a way to support local restaurants but also a way to give back.
Here’s a look at the participating restaurants and specials announced so far. Keep checking the Restaurant Week page as more venues and menu details continue to be added.
Alibi Ale Works – Incline Public House
Alibi Ale Works is bringing together elevated comfort food and craft beer pairings with a three-course prix fixe menu. Guests can start with Chipotle Arancini before choosing between Korean Braised Short Rib or Blackened King Salmon. Dessert finishes with a Tuxedo Panna Cotta. Known for its laid-back atmosphere and local brews, Alibi’s pairing-focused menu is a great fit for a spring evening out during Restaurant Week.
Azzara’s
Azzara’s is offering a multi-course dining experience featuring a mix of classic Italian and upscale entrée selections. Guests can choose from appetizers like Carpaccio, Ravioli, or Stuffed Artichoke before moving into entrées including Filet Oscar, Halibut, Stuffed Pork Loin, or Paella. Honey Panna Cotta rounds out the experience. The menu reflects the restaurant’s warm atmosphere and longtime reputation for hearty, elevated dining in Incline Village.
Big Water Grille
Known for its lake views and creative seasonal cuisine, Big Water Grille will feature a rotating three-course Restaurant Week menu that changes daily. Specials will be posted online 24 to 48 hours in advance, encouraging guests to check back throughout the week and experience something new each visit. Restaurant Week is the perfect excuse to plan a sunset dinner overlooking Lake Tahoe while enjoying chef-driven seasonal dishes.
Crosby’s Kitchen & Cocktails
Crosby’s Kitchen & Cocktails is offering a broad Restaurant Week lineup spanning brunch, lunch, and dinner favorites. Specials include Lobster Benedict, Hash Brown Crusted Quiche Lorraine, Roasted Mary’s Herb Chicken, BBQ Brisket Platter, and Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake. The varied menu makes Crosby’s an easy choice whether guests are stopping in for breakfast, cocktails, or a full dinner outing. Plus, check out their Happy Hour specials, they are going all out for Restaurant Week!
Crystal Bay Steak & Lobster House
Crystal Bay Steak & Lobster House is serving a standout Restaurant Week special featuring Wagyu Meatloaf topped with Nordic Umami Glaze, balsamic caramelized onions, roasted garlic potatoes, and Calabrian nduja sautéed broccolini. Offered at $35, the special combines elevated steakhouse flavors with comfort food influences. Located inside Crystal Bay Casino, the restaurant remains a classic North Shore dining destination.
Cutthroat’s Saloon
Located at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino, Cutthroat’s Saloon is featuring a “Burger Parade” special for Restaurant Week. Guests can choose from Angus, Wagyu, Durham Ranch Bison, or Elk burgers, served with fries, soup, or salad for $20. The menu offers a relaxed and approachable way to enjoy high-quality ingredients in a casual Tahoe setting.
Glasses Wine Bar
Glasses Wine Bar is leaning into the social side of Restaurant Week with a featured happy hour available Wednesday through Sunday from 4–6 p.m. Specials include a cheese and charcuterie board paired with a four-wine flight for $35, with additional wine flights available for $15. It is a great option for gathering with friends and enjoying a relaxed evening during Restaurant Week.
Gus’ Open Pit Barbecue
A longtime local favorite, Gus’ Open Pit Barbecue will be joining Restaurant Week with specials still to be announced. Known for classic barbecue plates, hearty portions, and a casual family-friendly atmosphere, Gus’ continues to be a staple in Incline Village dining. Guests are encouraged to keep checking the Restaurant Week page for updates and menu details as the event approaches.
Happy Tiers Bakery & Cafe
Happy Tiers Bakery & Café is bringing playful dessert creations to Restaurant Week with featured items including the Dubai Chocolate Ice Cream Sundae, Cookie Monster Sundae, and Tiramisu Affogato Sundae. Adding to the community impact, the bakery will donate 25% of net sales from these featured items directly to the Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe. It is a sweet way to support both local business and local youth programs.
Incline Bak’d
Incline Bak’d is keeping it simple and satisfying with a featured Meatball Sub special for Restaurant Week. Known for fresh-baked breads, sandwiches, and casual grab-and-go favorites, Incline Bak’d offers an approachable lunch stop for locals and visitors looking to explore the week’s offerings without committing to a full evening out.
Osteria Sierra
Also located at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino, Osteria Sierra is offering a four-course prix fixe menu featuring Grilled Baby Artichoke, Casarecce alla Carbonara, Grilled Filet, and Tiramisu. Guests can also add a wine pairing experience. The menu highlights elevated Italian-inspired cuisine and offers one of the more refined dining experiences of Restaurant Week. Reservations are encouraged.
Sage Leaf Tahoe
Sage Leaf’s Restaurant Week prix fixe menu combines bold flavors and seasonal ingredients. Starters include Seared Scallops with coconut cream polenta and pineapple relish, while entrée choices feature Spaghetti Bolognese or Pan Seared Halibut with poblano thyme risotto and porcini beurre blanc. The menu reflects Sage Leaf’s creative and modern approach to dining on Tahoe’s North Shore.
Susie Scoops
Susie Scoops is offering family-friendly Restaurant Week specials, including BOGO 50% off treats, discounted sundaes and shakes, and free kids scoops with qualifying purchases. The specials make it easy for families to participate in Restaurant Week while enjoying ice cream, smoothies, boba, and sweet treats in a fun and casual setting.
The Grille at The Chateau
The Grille at The Chateau is featuring multiple Restaurant Week offerings, including a Pie & Pints Happy Hour with pizza and draft beers for $25. Dinner specials will rotate daily throughout the event, encouraging guests to return more than once during the week. Located on the golf course, The Grille offers a relaxed Tahoe dining atmosphere with scenic surroundings.
Tunnel Creek Cafe
Tunnel Creek Café will feature a classic Reuben sandwich special during Restaurant Week. Popular with bikers, hikers, and locals heading to or from the Flume Trail area, Tunnel Creek Café brings a casual mountain atmosphere and outdoor-adventure vibe to this year’s lineup.
To explore the full lineup and updated specials, visit the official Restaurant Week page at IVCBA Restaurant Week. More restaurants and menu updates will continue to be added leading up to the event.
Incline High School sophomore Shelby Erikson made history on April 4th at the Stanford Invitational, breaking a 41-year-old school record in the 400 meters with a time of 56.73. The previous mark of 56.90 had stood since 1985—one of the oldest records in school history.
Her performance now ranks as the second fastest in Nevada this season, currently ahead of Alyssa Dixon of Galena High School—a remarkable achievement for a sophomore competing out of a small mountain school.
Shelby’s resume is already extraordinary. She holds Incline High records in the 200m, 800m, and 1600m, plus both medley relays, and won three individual state titles as a freshman.
With regionals (May 8–9) and state (May 15–16) ahead, all eyes are on what she’ll do next.
A historic record has fallen—and Shelby Erikson is just getting started.
Introducing the Limited Edition IVCBA X TAHOE-LOVE Collection
It’s here. For the very first time, the Local Heroes 4th of July Celebration has its own merch – and it’s every bit as proud, festive, and Tahoe as you’d hope. Meet the Limited Edition IVCBA X TAHOE-LOVE Collection: a co-branded lineup created with our friends at Tahoe-Love to honor America’s 250th and the everyday heroes who make Incline Village and Crystal Bay home.
Wear it on the parade route. Pull it on for cool Tahoe evenings. Wave it, cheer with it, take it to every barbecue from now until eternity. Every piece – Tee, Hoodie, Dad Cap, Straw Hat, and Clappers – is a one-time commemorative that won’t be reprinted. And every dollar goes back into the parade itself, keeping it free, joyful, and ours.
Meet the Collection
America 250 T-Shirt – $30. A collector tee marking America’s 250th, co-branded IVCBA X TAHOE-LOVE. Gildan Softstyle 100% cotton. Available in Sand color, sizes YXS – 3XL.
America 250 Hoodie – $50. Our premium IVCBA X Tahoe-Love hoodie for those classic chilly Tahoe nights. Wear it year-round for comfort with the same commemorative mark. Gilden Heavy Blend 50/50. Available in Sand color, sizes YXS – 3XL.
Dad Cap – $25. Low-profile, embroidered with the Local Heroes logo, and casually patriotic. The ‘fits-with-everything’ piece of the collection.
Straw Hat – $30. Lake-day energy meets parade-day pride. Tahoe summer in hat form with a sewn-on Local Heroes patch.
Clappers – $5. Bring on the noise. Cheer on our heroes.
Pre-Sale: Lock in Your Tee + Hoodie
The Tee and Hoodie are pre-sale only – pre-ordering is the only way to guarantee your size. After the cutoff, only a small handful may be available on parade day, while supplies last.
Pickup is easy: bring your order confirmation to any of our IVCBA X TAHOE LOVE pop ups at Tahoe Family Solutions Thrift Shop starting Thursday, June 18 – full schedule below.
Order One. Order Two. Honor a Local Hero.
Buy one for you – and one for the hero who deserves it.
This year, we’re inviting our community to do something a little extra: buy a 250 America Tee or Hoodie as an honor tribute for a Local Hero in your life. The firefighter on your block. The teacher who showed up for your kid. The nurse on the night shift. The neighbor who plows your driveway every time it snows. The veteran at the end of the road. The volunteer who runs the lemonade stand for the parade route – every single year.
Pre-order one in their size, write a little note, and surprise them with it before July 3 – or hand it over at the parade and watch them light up.
How to gift a tribute:
Pre-order an extra Tee or Hoodie in your hero’s size by Friday, May 29 at 11:59 PM.
Pick it up at any TFS pop-up (June 18, 20, 27) or Thursday, July 2 – then deliver it however you’d like.
Tag them on social with #HonoringMyLocalHero – and tag @ivcba and @tahoe-love so we can share the love.
Bring them along on July 3 – matching shirts on the parade route just hit different.
Caps, Straw Hats & Clappers? Catch Them in Person.
These three are in-person only – no pre-sale, no online cart. Find them at our TFS Thrift Shop pop-ups across the second half of June, then on parade day at the route and the Community Fair. Quantities are limited and they go until they run out – so don’t wait for July 3.
TFS Thrift Shop Pop-Up Schedule
Thursday, June 18 – Third Thursday Event. Pickup + caps/straw hats/clappers on sale.
Saturday, June 20 – Art Sale. Pickup + caps/straw hats/clappers on sale, alongside the TFS Art Sale.
Saturday, June 27 – TFS Pop-Up. Pickup + last shot at the rest of the merch before the parade.
Thursday, July 2 – Pre-Sale Pickup Only. The very last pickup window before parade day.
All pop-ups happen at the Tahoe Family Solutions Thrift Shop located in the upper Village Center on Southwood Boulevard in Incline Village.
Parade Day, July 3 – See You Out There!
Can’t catch a pop-up? You still have one more shot. On the morning of Friday, July 3, look for our IVCBA X TAHOE-LOVE Swag Street Team walking the parade route – they’ll have any remaining merch on hand. Then swing by the TAHOE-LOVE booth at the Community Fair for the full lineup, while supplies last.
Wave a clapper. Tip your straw hat. Snap a photo with a hero. We’ll be there with you.
Why Your Purchase Matters
The Local Heroes Parade is free for everyone in our community to enjoy – and it stays that way because folks like you choose to celebrate with us. Every Tee, every Hoodie, every Clapper directly offsets the costs of producing the parade. You’re not just buying merch. You’re funding the celebration.
With Heartfelt Thanks to Tahoe-Love
None of this happens with Tahoe-Love. As our co-marketing partner, Tahoe-Love is helping us bring the Local Heroes celebration to life – from the design of this collection to parade day, and at the community fair. Thank you for celebrating our heroes and America’s 250th alongside us.
Ready? Let’s Go.
Pre-order the Tee + Hoodie by Friday, May 29 at 11:59 PM: [LINK]
Order one for a Local Hero in your life – an honor tribute they’ll never forget.
Drop by the TFS pop-ups on June 18, 20, or 27 – for pickup or to grab a cap, straw hat, or clappers in person.
Find us July 3 along the parade route and at the Community Fair.
And as always – tag us. We can’t wait to see you wearing it: @tahoe-love @ivcba
In The News – Local Chef Jazmine Silvestre-Stier promoted to Executive Chef for IVGID Food & Beverage Operations
May 12, 2026 | Member Submitted
Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 5/12/2026, Staff Report
The Incline Village General Improvement District (IVGID) is thrilled to announce that Jazmine Silvestre-Stier has been promoted to the role of Executive Chef for the District’s Food & Beverage operations.
Originally from the Philippines, Chef Jazmine brings a globally inspired culinary background shaped by years of experience in destination resorts, luxury hospitality venues, golf course dining, banquet operations and ski resort kitchens throughout the United States. Her culinary journey has included positions in San Antonio, Deer Valley Resort, the San Juan Islands, Bar Harbor and North Lake Tahoe.
Silvestre-Stier joined IVGID in 2023 and quickly advanced from line cook to Sous Chef through her leadership, creativity and operational expertise.
Join us this summer for the 42nd annual Summer Arts Workshop!Spend five days in an intensive creative experience, led by internationally recognized sculptors, painters, photographers, and mixed-media artists. Artists of all levels are welcome. EXPLORE THE SUMMER ARTS WORKSHOPS
Classes are filling up so sign up to reserve your spot in a course! On-campus housing available in limited supply.
Workshops will take place during the following weeks:
