Incline Village on Public Safety Outage Management Watch Sept. 12 to 13 (Now Canceled); Free Community Baby Showers Sept. 16, 22; More

INCLINE VILLAGE

Editor’s note, 3:45 p.m.: NV Energy has canceled all remaining Public Safety Outage Management (PSOM) Watch areas in northern Nevada following updated weather forecasts, fire weather assessments, and operational reviews that indicate conditions have improved sufficiently to reduce the need for proactive power outages.

Editor’s note, 1:45 p.m.: NV Energy has canceled its Public Safety Outage Management (PSOM) Watch for several previously identified northern Nevada locations as weather conditions continue to improve and wildfire risk decreases across much of the region.

• Incline – Mt. Rose
• Incline – East
• Glenbrook – North
• Glenbrook – South
• Genoa South
• Stateline – Upper Kingsbury
• Heavenly
• Lakeview Carson
• Winnemucca

Previous: The National Weather Service in Reno, Elko, and Las Vegas have issued Fire Weather Watches covering the majority of Nevada for Saturday, Sept. 12, meaning critical fire weather conditions are possible, including strong winds, low humidity, and dry vegetation that could allow fires to start easily and spread rapidly.

NV Energy is issuing a Public Safety Outage Management (PSOM) Watch for customers in the following zones:

• Incline – Mt. Rose – 1 customer 
• Incline – East – approximately 493 customers 
• Glenbrook – North – approximately 94 customers 
• Glenbrook – East Spooner – approximately 76 customers 
• Glenbrook – South – approximately 979 customers 
• South Carson City – Clear Creek – approximately 9 customers  
• South Carson City – Jacks Valley – approximately 53 customers  
• Genoa South – approximately 591 customers  
• Stateline – Upper Kingsbury – approximately 1,493 customers 
• Heavenly – approximately 3 customers  
• Virginia City Highlands – approximately 677 customers 
• Lakeview Carson – approximately 569 customers 
• Winnemucca – approximately 5,807 customers

If NV Energy needs to de-energize, it would begin at approximately 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, and last until approximately 11 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13. 

PSOMs are preventive actions taken by NV Energy to prevent wildfires based on extreme weather criteria. The current fire weather forecasts indicate that a PSOM is likely in these areas. 

A watch means that certain weather conditions, including high winds, low humidity, and high temperatures, may require NV Energy to proactively de-energize equipment to ensure community safety and prevent potential wildfire ignition. This timeframe includes the duration of the weather event and the time needed for NV Energy crews to inspect lines and other equipment for damage, vegetation, or debris to safely restore power. 

“Some areas of northern Nevada are experiencing exceptionally dry conditions, and fire risk is as high as we’ve seen in certain zones,” said Alex Hoon, principal meteorologist for NV Energy. “With a strong wind event expected this weekend, any fire ignition could have the potential to spread rapidly. We recognize that any outage, whether planned or unplanned, creates hardships for the customers and communities affected. However, when extreme weather and wildfire conditions align like this, keeping public safety at the forefront of our decision-making is critical. We’ll continue to monitor conditions closely and provide updates as we evaluate the need for Public Safety Outage Management operations.”

Safety is NV Energy’s highest priority. PSOM is a key measure to help protect the community and environment from wildfires. During a PSOM event, power is shut off to prevent power lines, or debris blowing into power lines, and other equipment from causing a wildfire when certain environmental conditions are met. 

Factors contributing to a PSOM event include weather conditions, vegetation levels that can fuel a fire, field observations, and guidance from local fire departments and other first responders. All impacted customers will be notified via phone, text, and email messages. 

NV Energy continues to monitor fire weather conditions and will provide regular updates to impacted customers regarding the status of the outage event. Based on past experience, wind conditions can escalate quickly without notice. A PSOM Watch may be canceled if weather conditions improve. 

Learn how to prepare for a PSOM outage: Outage Preparation Tips | NV Energy 

For additional information, PSOM criteria, preparedness information, and PSOM Zone maps, please visit nvenergy.com/psom. 

~ NV Energy press release

TAHOMA

The Tahoma Grid Firewise Committee is pleased to announce official certification of the neighborhood as a Firewise Community.

Property owners doing hazard reduction and home hardening on their parcels throughout Tahoma have helped make the community safer and better protected against wildfire. 

The Firewise Community includes over 900 parcels, one of the largest in the Lake Tahoe area. 

In addition to lowering fire risk, active participants in a Firewise Community may qualify for reduced fire insurance premiums by submitting the current Firewise Certificate to their carrier. The minimum commitment to be considered an active participant is one hour per year (or equivalent monetary value) of home hardening or hazard reduction. 

To learn more about this Firewise Community, please visit: tahomagridfirewise.org. 

~ Tahoma Grid Firewise Committee press release

NEVADA CITY

Nevada County is beginning a community conversation about the future of its services in east county, asking community members what is working, what may be missing, and what the community will need in the years ahead.

All Nevada County services are available in east county, from public safety and emergency preparedness to roads, health and human services, housing, libraries, and more. East county has physical office locations for the sheriff’s office, library, child support services, social services, behavioral health, public health, probation, district attorney, and the public defender.

District 5 Supervisor Hardy Bullock, who represents the area, emphasized that the east county visioning process is an effort to better understand what the community wants and is not intended to move any particular project forward. The goal is also to consider how Nevada County can better integrate its services with those offered by other partners, like the Town of Truckee and Placer County.

There are two initial opportunities for the public to give input:

• Survey: Available at nevadacountyca.gov/eastcounty. The survey is available in English and Spanish.
• Community meeting: Thursday, Oct. 22, 5 p.m. in the Donner Room, Joseph Center, 10075 Levon Ave., Truckee. Community members will have an opportunity to learn more about the process and share their perspectives directly with county staff.

“East county has changed and grown over the years, and the services our community needs have evolved along with it,” Bullock said. “This is a good time to take a fresh look at those needs, listen to the community, and make sure the county is planning for the future based on what we hear.”

~ Nevada County press release

TAHOE CITY

Finding bus routes and getting around North Lake Tahoe is becoming easier with the addition of new technology from Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transit (TART).

TART has introduced real-time vehicle tracking and trip planning through the TART Connect app and the Transit app, giving riders more tools to plan their trips and follow their bus in real time. Riders can now receive real-time information about their ride, plan trips, view nearby transit options, access step-by-step directions, and check schedules. The TART Connect app is available for download on iOS and Android devices.

The new technology is designed to make riding TART more convenient and predictable for residents, employees, and visitors by providing easier access to the information they need before and during their trip.

“Public transit works best when it is easy to use,” said Public Works Transit Manager Jaime Wright. “With real-time tracking and trip planning now available, riders have more information at their fingertips and more confidence when choosing TART to get around the region.”

The real-time tracking enhancements come as TART’s fall schedule begins today and continues through Dec. 11. Service updates include night service on the North Shore, TART Connect micro-transit, on-demand service ending at 10 p.m., as well as additional buses for popular events throughout the fall.

TART is a public-private collaboration that provides free transit services and connections throughout the Tahoe Truckee region. Riders are encouraged to download the Transit app and review the new fall schedule before traveling.

For more information visit: tahoetruckeetransit.com.

View the fall schedule brochure here: tahoetruckeetransit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/fall26_tartschedule_web.pdf.

~ Placer County press release

NEVADA CITY

In April, Assessor Rolf Kleinhans and the Nevada County Assessor’s Office alerted property owners that California’s active solar energy system property tax exclusion was scheduled to expire Jan. 1.

The California State Board of Equalization has now issued Letter to Assessors No. 2026/034, confirming the upcoming change and providing guidance on how the exclusion will apply before and after the deadline.

What Property Owners Should Know

• The installation of a qualifying active solar energy system must be completed before Jan. 1 to qualify for the current property tax exclusion.
• Solar energy system construction that remains in progress as of Jan. 1 will not qualify for the property tax exclusion and will be subject to assessment as new construction.
• After the exclusion expires, the installation of a qualifying solar energy system will be considered assessable new construction. The market value of the solar energy system will be added to the property’s existing assessment, resulting in an increase in property taxes.
  • For example, if a property has an existing assessed value of $300,000 and a solar energy system is installed after the exclusion expires, the assessable value of the solar system would be added to the $300,000 assessment.
• Solar energy systems that qualify for the property tax exclusion before Jan. 1 will remain excluded from assessment after the exclusion expires, until there is a subsequent change in ownership.

California’s active solar energy system property tax exclusion was first enacted in 1980 and has been extended several times. Although legislation has been considered to further extend or modify the exclusion, no extension has been enacted. Property owners planning to install a solar energy system should not assume the deadline will be extended and should allow sufficient time for permitting, installation, inspection, and completion before Jan. 1.

For additional information about the Active Solar Energy System Exclusion and to learn more if your potential solar project meets the criteria to qualify for the exemption, please visit the California State Board of Equalization’s Active Solar Energy System Exclusion. 

~ Nevada County Assessor’s Office press release

INCLINE VILLAGE

In recognition of September as National Preparedness Month, the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District (NLTFPD), in collaboration with Washoe County, is reminding Incline Village residents that wildfire is a year-round risk. With dry summers, strong winds, and the unique landscape of the Sierra Nevada and Lake Tahoe Basin, residents must remain vigilant and continue learning how to live safely with fire.

Washoe County and local public safety agencies use the nationally recognized Ready, Set, Go! program to provide clear, consistent direction before and during a wildfire evacuation. Understanding each stage ahead of time can help residents make decisions quickly when conditions change.

Know Ready, Set, Go!

Ready, Set, Go! uses a simple color-coded model: green means Ready, yellow means Set, and red means Go.

• Be Ready — Be aware of danger in the area and monitor official media and emergency services for information. Prepare an emergency kit with supplies to last more than two weeks.
• Get Set — Pack and be ready to leave at a moment’s notice. People with special circumstances or anyone who needs additional time should consider evacuating early.
• Go Now — Leave immediately when directed. Do not wait, and do not return until officials say it is safe.

Preparedness saves lives. Ready, Set, Go! encourages residents to prepare before wildfire strikes and emphasizes leaving early when conditions become dangerous. Early action helps protect families and neighbors while keeping evacuation routes clearer for first responders.

“Preparedness does not have to happen all at once, but it does need to start before an emergency,” said NLTFPD Fire Chief Ryan Sommers. “When residents have a plan, know how they will receive alerts and are ready to leave early, it protects their families and helps our firefighters focus on the emergency.”

Residents are urged to sign up for Washoe County’s emergency alerts and follow official county and fire district social media channels for timely information during emergencies.

For more resources on how to get Ready, Set, Go!, visit: washoecounty.gov/em

To sign for Washoe County Rave Alert/Smart911 visit: www.washoecounty.gov/em/regional-alerts/index.php

~ NLTFPD press release