News Briefs
Timeshare Resort Dissolves Board, Special Master to Oversee Future Election
INCLINE VILLAGE
An April 1 order in Washoe County’s Second Judicial Court requires that a special master be appointed for Club Tahoe, a 50-year-old timeshare resort based in Incline Village that has faced multiple disputes over the past several months, including the attempted functioning of two boards, neither of which recognized the other.
As a result, there is currently no board of directors for the Club Tahoe Association. In lieu, the special master will oversee an election for the association’s board of directors, as well as “manage, supervise, and maintain the Association up and until a new Board of Directors has been elected and fully established within their roles and corresponding responsibilities,” according to order documentation.
Over the past couple years, Club Tahoe has faced numerous challenges, not limited to recall efforts; two simultaneous boards; changing management companies and litigation; and a paralysis of operations amid the aforementioned events. Moonshine Ink last reported on the situation in February 2026 in the article titled Save Club Tahoe: Owners Push Back as Legal Battles and Board Infighting Threaten Near 50-Year-Old Resort.
Serving as special master is E. Alan Tiras, who performed as Incline Village–Crystal Bay Justice of the Peace from 2006 to January 2025 and has lived in the jurisdiction full-time since 1990. He described the special master position to Moonshine as a “junior judge” who is “assigned to look out after a certain subpart of the larger matter and then to report back to the presiding judge and keep her/him apprised of what’s going on.”
Tiras said he sees the situation at hand as more of a mediation than a strictly special master situation. “I’m trying to get everyone on the same page [so] at the end of it everyone can say yes, everything was fair.”
At present, he said both legal parties are in a healthy and collaborative environment, undergoing discussions to create procedures for the election, which Tiras anticipates taking place in October or November.
“I really want there to be as much participation as we can possibly have because this is their board and I want them to have a say in who their board is,” he said. “The more the merrier.”
Tiras is being paid for his work, the cost of which is to be shared evenly between the parties. “Any fees and costs paid by a party may be reallocated by the Court in its discretion,” states the court order, “and an award of costs at the conclusion of the case may include an award of all fees and costs incurred with the Special Master.”
Brian Arnold, Club Tahoe owner and treasurer of what was known as the recall board, said of the court decision, “I don’t see it as a home run, [but] it’s definitely a huge turning point. The fact that [the previous board] is no longer in power and that we’ll have a fair election … I like where we’re at now.”
Read the court order in full here. Read Tiras’s first letter to Club Tahoe owners here.
Owners seeking ongoing information about the situation, including future Q&As and FAQs, should visit clubtahoe.com and sign into the ownership portal.
~ AH
Open BriefPlacer County to Host Virtual Community Meeting for Employee Parking Needs
KINGS BEACH
Community members are encouraged to participate in a virtual public meeting focused on the North Lake Tahoe Parking Management Program on Tuesday, April 28 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The meeting will discuss employee parking solutions that support local businesses in Kings Beach, detail the expansion of paid parking lots, and provide timely updates.
As the community continues to welcome visitors throughout the year, ensuring local employees have reliable access to parking remains a key priority for maintaining a healthy and vibrant local economy. As the program enters its third summer of operation, changes to employee parking could be made to streamline this service. The county currently uses license plate recognition technology for parking violations and could ensure employee parking is protected.
Placer County staff will also share updates on current parking strategies and outline key changes ahead for the program, including expanded paid parking in Kings Beach. Community members will have the opportunity to provide input, ask questions, and help shape the program that seeks to balance the needs of residents, businesses, and visitors.
Join the April 28 virtual parking management meeting here: placer-ca-gov.zoom.us/j/91995640823?pwd=iKOHbDH9bMneOXxMgVIPBhfbIsRrrL.1.
Learn more about the Parking Management Program here: placer.ca.gov/8857/parking-management-program.
~ Placer County press release
Open BriefPadilla Joins Colleagues in Raising Concerns About Forest Service Reorganization
UNITED STATES
U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), co-chair of the Senate Wildfire Caucus, joined Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and 30 other senators in raising strong concerns about the reorganization of the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
“The USFS is charged with managing the 193 million-acre National Forest System (NFS), performing world-class forestry research, and delivering forestry assistance to improve the management of the more than 800 million acres of public and private forestlands across the country, including over 141 million acres of urban forests in our cities and towns. After the deep cuts over the previous year, a 2025 survey by the Partnership for Public Service found that the USFS was significantly worse at fulfilling stakeholder needs and providing quality service than a year earlier,” wrote the senators. “In addition, the sweeping changes being proposed — potentially impacting more than 6,500 employees — combined with the thousands of employees already lost through deferred resignation programs threatens to further erode the agency’s ability to complete its mission.”
Full text of the letter is available here.
~ Sen. Padilla press release
Open BriefClean California Community Recognition for Earth Day
TRUCKEE
On April 7, the Truckee Town Council presented a proclamation for Earth Day to Jeremy Linder of the California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) District 3.
Earth Day is celebrated each year on April 22 to raise awareness about environmental issues and promote action toward climate resilience, resource conservation, and protection of ecosystems.
In September 2025, the Town of Truckee was designated as a “Clean California Community” through Caltrans Clean CA Initiative. This designation highlights Truckee’s efforts in reducing litter, enhancing public spaces, and fostering community pride around sustainability.
Truckee was among the first 30 communities across the state to receive a Clean California Community designation. To honor this recognition, a “Clean California Community” sign has been hung at the entrance to town hall.
The Clean California Designation Community program is part of a larger Clean CA effort that started in 2021, which has helped to beautify communities throughout the state. This has included removing more than 3.5 million cubic yards of trash within the last five years.
Earth Day celebrations will continue at the region’s largest Earth Day Festival, happening on Saturday, April 25, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in The Village at Palisades Tahoe. This free, family-friendly event offers activities for all ages, with opportunities to learn about recycling, composting, alternative energy, and sustainable living in the Tahoe/Truckee region.
~ Town of Truckee press release
Open BriefVoter Information Guides Mailed Out
NEVADA COUNTY
Registered voters will soon receive two voter information guides to help them prepare for the June 2 Statewide Direct Primary Election.
One is the state guide, which contains information about candidates for governor, lieutenant governor, and California secretary of state, treasurer, attorney general, insurance commissioner, Board of Equalization, and superintendent of public instruction.
The other is the Nevada County guide, which includes information about candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives, state Senate, state Assembly and county assessor, auditor-controller, board of supervisors (districts 3 and 4), clerk-recorder/registrar of voters, superintendent of schools, treasurer-tax collector, City of Nevada City Council, and Placer County superintendent of schools. It also includes information about three local ballot measures — Measures H (Nevada City School District bond), Measure J (Union Hill School District bond), and Measure K (Town of Truckee road tax renewal).
Ballots will be mailed May 4. Ballots can be returned as soon as they are received. Early voting is available at the elections office, 950 Maidu Ave., Nevada City beginning May 4 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. All ballot drop boxes will be open by May 5. See nevadacountyca.gov/elections for more information on the election, how to register to vote and vote center and drop box locations.
~ Nevada County press release
Open BriefFirst-Ever State of the Community Event
TRUCKEE
The Town of Truckee, in partnership with Nevada County and numerous local service districts, invites the community to attend Truckee’s first-ever State of the Community event. This new forum offers residents a valuable opportunity to hear directly from the agencies that serve the Truckee region, learn about current initiatives, and gain insight into future plans.
The event will take place on Thursday, May 14, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Alder Creek Middle School. The event is free and open to the public.
The program will feature a series of brief, high-level presentations from participating agencies, highlighting key projects, services, and priorities shaping the community.
Attendees will hear directly from agency leaders about initiatives that impact daily life — from infrastructure improvements to planning efforts and new programs — and will have time to connect with representatives following the presentations.
To ensure accessibility and broad participation, Spanish interpretation and childcare (ages 2+) will be provided, along with light refreshments and raffle prizes.
Participating agencies include: Town of Truckee, Nevada County, Sierra College, Tahoe Forest Health System, Tahoe Truckee Unified School District, Tahoe-Truckee Sanitation Agency, Truckee Donner Public Utility District, Truckee Fire Protection District, Truckee Police Department, Truckee Sanitary District, Truckee Tahoe Airport District, Truckee-Donner Recreation & Park District, California Highway Patrol, and Nevada County Sheriff’s Office.
Community members are encouraged to attend and stay informed about the projects and priorities shaping Truckee’s future.
~ Town of Truckee press release
Open BriefAir Ambulance Crews Unionize with the TWU
NEVADA/CALIFORNIA
Flight nurses and flight paramedics who carry out dramatic high-risk rescues in northern Nevada and California voted overwhelmingly on April 22 to join the Transport Workers Union (TWU) of America.
The air ambulance crews, who respond by helicopter and small plane to medical emergencies in remote, hard-to-reach areas, including alpine ski trails and desert highways, said they decided to unionize to seek better pay, benefits, and respect from their employer, REMSA Health.
The flight nurses and flight paramedics have grown increasingly frustrated that their compensation and benefits do not reflect the level of responsibility, risk, and experience required for the job. In many cases, their benefits even fall short of what other employees in the same organization receive, despite their roles requiring far more education, experience, training, and certifications. Flight crews operate in one of the highest-acuity environments in healthcare, managing critically ill and injured patients while performing complex procedures in the confined, high-risk setting of an aircraft thousands of feet above the ground.
The new TWU workgroup operates four helicopter bases, one fixed-wing base, and one critical care transport ambulance in Nevada and California. The pilots are represented by another union.
REMSA provides ground emergency services for Washoe County, Nevada. Care Flight is its air ambulance division.
The TWU represents 165,000 workers in its air, rail, and transit divisions. It is the largest airlines union in the country with commercial jet mechanics, airport ground workers, flight attendants, dispatchers and other workers employed by American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Allegiant, FSI, and other companies.
~ Transport Workers Union of America press release
Open BriefState Parks System to Grow
CALIFORNIA
California State Parks Foundation celebrated the expansion of three existing state parks and the addition of three new state park properties. This is the biggest expansion of the California state park system in decades.
The expansion of the three existing state parks is streamlined because of legislation championed last year by California State Parks Foundation, along with other organizations. In 2025, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 630, a new law that significantly accelerates the process of adding land to California’s existing state parks.
Prior to Senate Bill 630 law, acquiring land next to state parks had to go through multiple layers of approval by as many as three other government agencies. This process often would take years to complete. Thanks to SB 630, California State Parks is now empowered to conduct due diligence and move forward with acquiring adjacent land to expand state parks with fewer layers of approval.
One such park expansion, located in Nevada County, is South Yuba River State Park, which includes a portion of the South Yuba River, its steep river canyon, and Bridgeport Covered Bridge, the longest single-span covered bridge in the world. In support of this state park, California State Parks Foundation has funded a River Ambassador program for multiple years. River Ambassadors help keep the South Yuba River safe and welcoming with an on-the-ground presence, visitor education, and emergency response coordination. The expansion of this property includes a 218 acre addition. With this addition, the iconic Independence Trail is now completely part of the state park. Independence Trail was the first wheelchair accessible wilderness trail in the country when it opened.
Learn more at calparks.org.
~ California State Parks Foundation press release
Open BriefEveryday Outlaw to Celebrate Album Release with Free Show at Alibi Ale Works
TRUCKEE
Truckee-based outlaw country band Everyday Outlaw will celebrate the release of its debut full-length album Born From the Fire with a special hometown show at Alibi Ale Works — Truckee Public House on Friday, May 8 at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Blending classic country influences with a modern edge, Everyday Outlaw has quickly built a reputation across the Tahoe region for high-energy live shows and authentic sound. The band’s debut album, “Born From the Fire,” captures that spirit, featuring original songs rooted in storytelling, grit, and timeless country tradition.
The release party will offer fans a first chance to purchase the album on vinyl, along with new band merchandise. The evening will also include special guest performances, making it a full night of live music in one of Truckee’s most popular venues.
~ Everyday Outlaw press release
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Boatworks Faces Foreclosure
TAHOE CITY
MJD Capital Partners is facing foreclosure on its Tahoe City property, the Boatworks Mall. A “Notice of Default and Election to Sell Under Deed of Trust” was issued on Jan. 28 to Boatworks at Tahoe for $14,391,836 by its lender, Citizens National Bank of Texas. MJD is also delinquent on its Placer County property taxes, totaling $247,049. MJD missed both the first installment, which was due Dec. 10, and the second installment, due April 10.
Sacramento-based MJD purchased the mall in 2019 for $10 million. Its current loan with Citizens National Bank of Texas was issued in December 2023 for $15 million.
MJD had big plans for the 3.8-acre site, which includes the Boatworks Mall, the Inn at Boatworks, and the El Dorado Savings Bank building. The redevelopment project aimed to create a mixed-use development that would include 79 hotel units, 29 residential condominiums, over 7,000 square-feet of commercial space, and a spa. The hotel would also feature new restaurants, conference facilities, event space, and a rooftop bar. The project would be served by underground parking.
In 2022, Boatworks completed a $1 million renovation of the inn. The Boatworks Mall redevelopment project is currently in the environmental review stage with Placer County.
Calls to MJD were not returned.
~ MS
Open BriefPalisades Delivers Tahoe’s Longest Season: Lifts Spinning Into May
OLYMPIC VALLEY
Spring just keeps delivering at Palisades Tahoe. April snow totals are at 81 inches and counting.
The latest refresh pushes the season total to 359 inches, with additional chances for light snowfall in the forecast through the end of April. A pattern of cooler temperatures, cloud cover, and scattered snow showers is helping preserve coverage and extend what is shaping up to be a standout spring stretch.
As the last resort open for skiing and riding in the Tahoe area, Palisades Tahoe continues to benefit from consistent late-season storms and cool temperatures, helping conditions hold strong into spring. That momentum is setting the stage to keep lifts spinning into early to mid-May. There’s currently no set closing date, and operations will continue as long as conditions allow.
Late-season skiing also comes with some of the best value of the year at palisadestahoe.com.
~ Palisades Tahoe press release
Open BriefGolf Course Announces Early Season Opening Due to Unprecedented Spring Conditions
TRUCKEE
Tahoe Mountain Club announced that Gray’s Crossing Golf Course officially kicked off the 2026 golf season early on April 24. Following a period of exceptionally warm weather, the club’s maintenance crew has worked diligently to prepare the course ahead of schedule. Golfers can expect premier playing surfaces, with current conditions cited as some of the best seen coming out of a Tahoe winter.
Learn more at tahoemountainclub.com.
~ Tahoe Mountain Club press release
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