Several aces were hit at Incline Village Mountain Golf Course recently.
The first hole-in-one was hit on September 8 by Carmen Lazipone. He hit the 111-yard shot from the 11th Tee with his 7 Iron. Carmen was visiting from Texas.
Carmen LaziponeProvided / Incline Village Golf Courses
Incline Village resident Elizabeth Hestmark hit an 112-yard ace on Hole 4 with her Driver on September 11.
Elizabeth HestmarkProvided / Incline Village Golf Courses
Also, on September 11, Brianna Paquet hit a 175-yard shot from the 8th Hole with her 4 hybrid. Brianna was visiting from Southern California.
Brianna PaquetProvided / Incline Village Golf Courses
STATELINE, Nev. – The Tahoe Transportation District (TTD), in partnership with the Tahoe Douglas Visitors Authority (TDVA), is expanding south shore transit options with the launch of Route 51, beginning Thursday, September 11, 2025.
This new route will operate Thursdays through Saturdays only (serving the Y Transit Center to Kingbury Transit Center) and is designed to better serve both residents and visitors during late-night travel periods. Route 51 is ideal for service industry workers, event staff, and concertgoers who need safe, reliable transportation after traditional operating hours.
The introduction of Route 51 builds on the success of TTD’s 50x pilot program, which demonstrated strong community demand for expanded service. The pilot confirmed that targeted, high-frequency routes can improve connectivity, reduce congestion, and provide meaningful alternatives to driving.
Updated maps and schedules will be available on the TTD website and Transit app.
“The 50x pilot showed the demand for expanded service and Route 51 delivers on that need,” said Jim Marino, Executive Director of the Tahoe Transportation District. “Our goal is to offer reliable and efficient transit that works for both residents and visitors, including late-night travelers.
The launch of Route 51 emphasizes TTD’s mission to incrementally enhance mobility, reduce traffic impacts, and improve the rider experience across the Lake Tahoe Basin.
For details on Tahoe Transportation District and its current projects, visit www.TahoeTransportation.org or call (775) 589-5500.
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The Tahoe Interagency Bear Team (TIBT) announces the return of Tahoe Bear Fest on Saturday, Sep. 20, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Spooner Lake State Park. This free, family-friendly event celebrates Lake Tahoe’s iconic black bears while highlighting the important role local agencies and communities play in keeping bears wild and people safe.
Visitors will enjoy a day filled with interactive booths, educational presentations, guided hikes, and activities for all ages. Food and drinks will be available, with Nevada State Parks Foundation serving hot dogs and hamburgers for a small donation while supplies last.
Throughout the day, attendees can:
• Explore booths and hands-on exhibits from local organizations and agencies.
• Attend presentations every 30 minutes at the amphitheater from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., featuring Bear Biology with California State Parks, Karelian Bear Dogs with Nevada Department of Wildlife, Bear CSI with California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Bear Storytime with the Zephyr Cove Library.
• Join the Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Park Rangers for two guided “Bear Walk” hikes at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., covering black bear biology, behavior, and habitat.
Parking is limited at Spooner Lake State Park; carpooling is strongly encouraged. Guests may arrive anytime between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; there is no need to attend from the very beginning. The event is free and park entrance fees will be waived for the duration of the event.
Participating organizations include: Bear-ier Solutions, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, California State Parks, Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space, Derek Stevenson Wildlife Art, Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada, Mountain Lion Arts, Nevada Department of Wildlife, Nevada State Parks, Nevada State Parks Foundation, South Tahoe Refuse, Sustainable Tahoe, Tahoe Rim Trail Association, USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, Waste Management, and Zephyr Cove Library.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – On Friday, September 12, 2025, the SLTPD was notified by a manager at US Bank of an attempted fraud with the suspect posing as an agent from the US Marshals Office. The suspect directed the victim to withdraw the entirety of their money from the bank account in cash. A courier would then pick up that money to support the US Marshals Service.
The scammer advised the money provided to them would be paid back via a reimbursement check. The scammer had personal information about the victim. The caller ID used by the suspect showed the main phone number of the South Lake Tahoe Police Department [(530) 542-6110].
The SLTPD wants to remind the public that we, nor any legitimate government agency, will never call and request cash to support our operations. Additionally, any request for money for a non-profit tied to an agency should be vetted before choosing to donate.
Personal identifying information about most people is available on the internet. Just because a caller can tell you personal details does not make their call legitimate. Common victims of these scams are the elderly and those that are not familiar with technology.
Using different internet applications, phone numbers can be manipulated in caller ID to replicate legitimate agencies and businesses. If a request sounds far-fetched for the type of agency or business the caller claims, be cautious in your interaction with them.
