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npoa News Magazine of the Northstar Property Owners Association Board Members Jim O’Gara, President jogara@npoa.info Chris Somers, Vice President csomers@npoa.info Gene Roeder, Secretary/Treasurer groeder@npoa.info Dan Cox, Board Member dcox@npoa.info Doug Kohen, Board Member dkohen@npoa.info Jim Kooler, Board Member jkooler@npoa.info Al Roth, Board Member aroth@npoa.info NPOA Staff Tim Fulton General Manager tim@npoa.info Nancy Barna Administrative Manager nancy@npoa.info Sean Cutunilli Operations Manager sean@npoa.info John Forni Maintenance Manager john@npoa.info Alex Case Design Review & Community Compliance Manager alex@npoa.info Contact NPOA/Northstar Living 2200 North Village Drive Truckee, CA 96161 530.562.0322 website www.npoa.info Office Hours (Subject to change) 8am – 4pm, Monday – Saturday Summer Recreation Center Hours (subject to change) 7am – 9pm Daily For up to date information please visit the NPOA website www.npoa.info Publisher | Advertising Sales CCMedia Publishing Sales: Peggy McElfish Design: Tina Cutler 775.548.6562 | www.cc.media peggy@ccmpublishing.com Cover Photo Olof Carmel of Carmel Gallery "Brilliant Waters"

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inside this issue 04 | President’s Perspective 06 | GM Report 08 | Northstar California Resort Summer Events 10 | Measure U Oversight Committee 12 | Northstar Tennis/Pickleball Community 14 | Northstar Fire Department 16 | NPOA Design Review and Compliance 18 | Northstar California Golf Course

19 | Northstar Golf Clubs 20 | NPOA Community Reminders 21 | Northstar Community Services District 22 | Truckee River Watershed Council 24 | Liberty Utilities 26 | Achieve Tahoe 30 | Condominium Updates

meeting dates 2026

Meeting details will be sent via Eblast prior to meeting dates. If you are not signed up for electronic communications please contact the NPOA Office for a form: npoa@npoa.info or 530.562.0322.

June 13 @ 9am NPOA Board of Directors June 30 @ 9am Design Review Committee July 21 @ 8am (If needed) NPOA Board of Directors July 28 @ 9am Design Review Committee August 22 @ 9am NPOA Board of Directors August 25 @ 9am Design Review Committee September 5 @ 9am Counting of Election Ballots September 5 @ 3pm Annual Membership Meeting September 8 @ 8am Special Board Meeting To Elect Officers September 29 @ 9am Design Review Committee October 17 @ 8am (If needed) NPOA Board of Directors

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president’s perspective The Summer Season

It’s a great time to be at Northstar. The weather is spectacular and there are dozens of ways to enjoy yourself.

Vail and the Larger Northstar Property

It’s a great time for you, your family, and guests to just relax and enjoy oneself.

NPOA Recreation Center

All Recreation Center activities are open and the spring cleaning of our facility is

complete. Painting of the fences, repair

The roller-skating rink is open daily and

of the kiddie pool, repair of pickleball

Thursday through Sunday. The Village

and a myriad of smaller, but needed

there is live music in the Village every

courts and the middle level tennis courts,

stores and restaurants are also open to

repairs are done.

shop and dine at your leisure. There is

also organized stargazing twice a week

during the season and the golf course is now open.

Two of the three major projects for the

2026 season have also been completed.

The deck repair and extension next to the game room has been completed

The shuttle service provided by Vail is

giving us more outdoor space. We

the service when able to versus trying to

parking lot which included grinding down

now available and I encourage all to use

also completed the repair of the NPOA

use of one of only 40 spots in our lot.

the existing lot, resurfacing, and striping of the parking spots.

The third major project, the refurbishment of the Ladies Locker Room is currently out for bid and we expect to begin this work shortly after the Annual Meeting.

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adult pickleball camps as well as a variety of other activities. For those who love

these activities, most of our courts have been repaired and/or reconditioned.

The lower pickleball courts alongside the Recreation Center lounge are scheduled for a major uplift in 2027.

Some Last Thoughts

My family has been coming to Northstar since 1989 and have been full-time

residents since 2019. As guests and

owners, we’ve witnessed some dramatic changes. From a sleepy little ski resort

with outdoor ticket booths and a largely

California clientele to today’s much larger resort with National and International owners and visitors.

Vail’s ownership certainly changed the

look and feel of the overall resort, but the

available Wednesday through Sundays,

changes and upgrades but you still get

Burgers and Brews), and the menu has

Tahoe communities.

community feel. Yes, we’ve made some

provided by Northstar Poolside (Inclined

a sense that this is one of the great Lake

and panini presses to enhance the fun while lounging at the pool.

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James will be running tennis camps and

Food service next to the main pool is

machines, soft serve ice cream machines,

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NPOA facilities have maintained that quiet

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Our Tennis & Pickleball Director, James

Summer Food Service

been enhanced to offer a wider selection.

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Tennis, Pickle Ball and other activities.

schedule for July 11th and there will

be no charge this season for the meals and refreshments. We also have a

We have a great NPOA Board and the NPOA staff does an amazing job of

keeping everything in order and running smoothly. So, enjoy the season, join in

our NPOA events, and offer a welcomed handshake to old and new friends.

As always, if you have any issues or want to discuss anything, please reach out to me or the staff.

Homeowners Cocktail event on August 8th in the Lounge. I encourage all to

attend as it’s a great way to meet up with old friends and introduce yourself to some new owners.

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general manager's report Spring in March. Winter in April. And now mild weather as we

well to budget. Many variable expenses and revenues occur

Recreation Center.

have a very good projection for the remainder of the fiscal year.

head into another action-packed summer season at the NPOA

during the summer season, so by mid-September we typically

Summer Staffing & Contractors

Work has already started on updates to the reserve study and

We start recruiting summer seasonal staff late winter season,

with interviews starting in March. We have several returning and

preparing the 2027 budget, which will be approved during the Board of Director’s meeting in October.

many new lifeguards this summer. We also welcome great new

Defensible Space

Lastly in addition to the contractors discussed in the President

center parcel, we are finally seeing a healthier forest and fewer

offer yoga services as well as massage services that are offered

not having a significant loss of tress going forward. Outside the

Nature Trail

NPOA cost-share agreement with NCSD will be completed this

staff members to provide some fun activities at the Bear Hut.

After many years of defensible space work on the recreation

Perspective, we also welcome back Tahoe Yoga & Wellness to

trees dying. Hopefully we are now in a regrowth stage and will

year-round!

Recreation Center parcel, the Measure U work allocated in the

Adjacent to the Recreation Center is the Nature Trail, also

called West Martis Creek Trail, which crosses parcels owned by

multiple different entities including NPOA. I walked the trail this

spring and removed fallen debris. One large tree was removed

mid-May, with several smaller trees still needing to be removed.

Financial Update

The great news is through April 2026, NPOA is trending very

summer and will be moving into “maintenance mode” for the

NPOA common areas, although Measure U cost share and grant work will continue on some Trimont parcels. Please see the

Measure U Oversight Committee update starting on page 10 for more information.

Defensible Space, Tax Credits, & Insurance

Did you know you may be eligible to receive tax credit available for defensible space work and home hardening?

SB 269 (Fire Safe Home Tax Credits Act). This bill creates

temporary California state income tax credits to encourage homeowners to reduce wildfire risk. From 2026 through 2030, eligible homeowners can claim tax credits for 1)

Home hardening (making structures more fire-resistant) & 2)

Vegetation management (clearing and maintaining defensible space). The credit covers 50% of eligible costs. Northstar is

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located in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ)

which allows for 1) a home hardening maximum credit up to

a $2,000 and 2) a vegetation management credit of $500 per year. There are eligibility requirements, such as the property being a primary residence and income limitations. In addition, you

must apply in advance (reserve the credit)

through the Franchise Tax Board. For more

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an incentive for proactive measure in highrisk fire areas. The bill may include tax-free

mitigation grants for reducing wildfire risks

and tax deduction for costs associated with certified improvements against wildfires.

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Northstar has been a National Firewise USA Program Certificate holder since 2010. A copy of the current certificate issued

October 2025 is available on the NPOA website. In addition, the California Board of Forestry has approved Northstar Fire

Department submittal for the Northstar community to be added to the Fire Risk Reduction Community List effective July 1,

2026. Both of these programs may earn discounts on property insurance coverage, including the California FAIR Plan. Please be sure to share this information with your licensed insurance broker and apply for these potential discounts. In addition,

NCSD is updating their “insurance packet” and plans to offer

customized packages specific to your residence. Please refer to

the NCSD website for these additional resources that may assist with your next property insurance renewal.

event dates 2026

July 11 @ 12pm Summer Homeowner BBQ August 8 @ 5pm Homeowner Cocktail Party September 5 @ 5pm Annual Membership Meeting BBQ

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Summer programs are now available for archery, climbing, hiking, horsemanship, kayaking, paddleboarding, sailing, seadoo, tubing and waterskiing.

Learn more at AchieveTahoe.org or contact us today at 530.581.4161.

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Summer Fun at Northstar California Resort

A Season of Summer Fun Awaits at Northstar

opening weekend, with performances every Friday through

you to another season of mountain adventure, community

Chamber.

Summer is just around the corner, and we’re excited to welcome connection, and memorable experiences.

Season Kickoff

Summer operations begin on Friday, June 12, with mountain

biking, hiking, and scenic lift rides—offering something for every pace, from adrenaline-filled trails to relaxing scenic views.

Twilight Fridays & Multi-Day Passes

Running July 3 through September 4, Twilight Fridays feature

extended hours from 5:00–7:00 p.m., giving you more time to enjoy the mountain during cooler summer evenings.

New 2-, 3-, and 4-day pass options also provide flexible ways to get out and ride throughout the season.

Live Music in the Village

Live music returns to the Northstar Summer Stage beginning

Sunday all season long. Sponsored by the North Tahoe

Tahoe Wine & Feast

A new two-day festival, Tahoe Wine & Feast, arrives in the

Village this summer on August 21 & 22. The event will feature

wine seminars on Friday and Saturday, and a Grand Tasting on the Overlook on Saturday. It will be a unique opportunity to

enjoy exceptional food and wine in our beautiful alpine setting.

Tickets available at tahoewinefeast.com.

Mountain Biking & Programs

This summer brings exciting updates to Northstar’s bike park,

including the full opening of the new Playground intermediate trail and a refreshed Livewire, reimagined in partnership with

expert local trail-builder and pro rider Steve Wentz. Together,

these enhancements add new flow, progression, and variety for riders of all levels.

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This year’s biking programming also offers exciting

are designed to help female-identifying riders grow their

opportunities for riders of all levels:

confidence, develop new skills, and build community.

Race Series

Progression on Pedals (Twilight Fridays July 3 – September 4)

Downhill series for the speed demons, along with Junior

Pedals, a two-hour mini-clinic designed specifically for female-

racing, or the Mini Enduro for riders of all ages looking for an

environment.

Northstar’s mountain bike races return, with our legendary

Also returning during Twilight Fridays is Progression on

Downhill for riders aged 14 and under looking to get started in

identifying riders looking to build skills in a fun, supportive

approachable way to experience enduro racing.

⊲ Downhill series: June 21, July 26, August 16, September 6-7, and September 20

Weekly Youth Camps & Mountain Bike Programs

A variety of camps and recurring programs offer younger riders

and developing athletes a fun, supportive way to build skills and

⊲ Junior Downhill series: July 12 and August 2

spend time on the trails.

⊲ Mini Enduro series: June 26 and July 17

Dark Skies Cosmoarium

Experience the magic of Tahoe’s night skies at the Dark Skies

We’ll also welcome back the California Enduro Series (CES)

Cosmoarium, offered every Thursday and Saturday from June

on August 22 & 23, and the National Interscholastic Cycling

through September. These guided stargazing experiences are a

Association (NICA) on September 12-13.

wonderful way to connect with the natural beauty of the region

Women’s Mountain Bike Clinics

after sunset.

(June 28, July 12, August 9, September 20)

Now offering four one-day sessions (June 28, July 12, August 9, and September 20). These small-group, coach-led experiences

We look forward to seeing you out on the mountain and in the Village for another incredible Northstar summer!

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Measure U Oversight Committee Dear Northstar Property Owner,

We, the members of the Measure U Citizens Oversight

Committee (MUOC), completed our annual meeting with the Northstar Fire Department (NFD) and Northstar Community

Services District on May 5, 2026. The following letter is intended to provide the public with an overview of the MUOC’s findings, while also including insight into Measure U’s path moving forward.

As a reminder, Measure U is a 10-year tax measure that collects $240 per parcel and provides up to $496,000 annually in local funding for wildfire prevention efforts. For land that falls within 300 feet of private property lines with habitable structures, a

funds program was developed to offer 50% matching costs for forest fuels reduction work. Areas beyond 300 feet, which are fully funded by the tax measure, have also been prioritized,

and treatments have begun. These two prioritizations for forest

fuels reduction are intended to tie multiple fuel breaks together to strengthen Northstar’s buffer from a potentially threatening

wildfire. NFD’s scope of work has primarily focused on removing highly combustible ground vegetation and improving tree density inside the Wildfire Prevention Zone (WPZ).

In year one (FY 2023: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023), 80 total

acres were treated and funded by Measure U. The Green Waste Curbside Pickup Program collected and disposed of 708 cubic yards of material from private properties.

In year two (FY 2024: July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024), 83 total

acres were treated and funded by Measure U. The Green Waste Curbside Pickup Program collected and disposed of 702 cubic yards of material.

In year three (FY 2025: July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025), 72 acres

were treated and funded by Measure U. An additional 201 acres were treated by other funding sources. In total, 273 acres were treated. The Green Waste Curbside Pickup Program collected and disposed of 867 cubic yards of material.

In year four (FY 2026: July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026), 68 acres

have been treated and funded by Measure U. An additional 52 acres have been treated by other funding sources. There are

86 treatment acres remaining and will be completed by June

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30, 2026. Through three pickups, the Green Waste Curbside

Pickup Program has collected and disposed of 319 cubic yards of material.

In year five now (FY 2027: July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027),

Measure U is treating and funding up to 57.5 acres. An additional 269 acres are scheduled to be treated using other funding

sources. The Green Waste Curbside Pickup and any unforeseen

overages will be covered by other funding sources. The FY 2027 Contact Steve Today!

530-214-5547 steve.schmidt@skyrun.com skyrun.com/north-lake-tahoe

Measure U Work Plan that was created and presented by NFD

to the Oversight Committee is available at the hyperlink at the bottom of the page.

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narrative overview and analysis of the operational and financial aspects of Measure U, including the District’s

utilization of Measure U funding. They are

available at the hyperlink at the bottom of the page. We have concluded that NFD is using Measure U’s funds efficiently,

responsibly, and consistent with Measure U’s requirements.

Thank you to members of the community and the major stakeholders at Northstar for their continued diligence in creating a safer and more

resilient tomorrow.

For more about

Measure U scan this QR code.

The MUOC is committed to overseeing

MUOC has produced three annual

thoughtful recommendations into

FY 2023, FY 2024, and FY 2025. These

Measure U’s budget while providing

reports for Measure U activities during

prioritized projects along the way. The

reports are intended to provide a

Sincerely,

Members of the Measure U

Citizens Oversight Committee

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Northstar Tennis/Pickleball Community

Summer 2026 at Northstar Racquet Club

Happy Summer 2026, NPOA Community! I'm James, your

Northstar Racquet Club director, and I'm thrilled to share what

we have in store for Summer 2026. Alongside my partner Paige, our Director of Social, we've spent the off-season building out a program calendar that's equal parts great tennis and pickleball,

and an even greater sense of community. If you've spent time on or off the courts with us before, you know the vibe: competitive

enough to keep things challenging, and social enough to feel like something special.

We have several key events and lineups going on this Summer that we hope you join us for.

Signature Pickleball Experiences

Our Signature Pickleball Experiences are curated two-day retreats combining hands-on instruction, competitive play, and the kind

of off-court hospitality you don't typically find at any racquet club.

• Après-play

mimosas, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic options on the sundeck

• The Northstar Signature Player Kit

Premium apparel, tournament-grade pickleballs, and gear for the Tahoe playing season

Three weekends available this summer: • June 27 & 28 • July 18 & 19

• August 8 & 9

Ideal for Advanced Beginner to Intermediate players (2.75–3.75 level).

Grand Slam Tennis Clinic Series

This summer, we transform the tennis courts and environment

into a Grand Slam experience. Each event is a full-morning tennis clinic themed around one of the season’s iconic Grand Slams,

Each experience runs Saturday and Sunday morning (9am –

complete with on-court coaching, competitive play, and a post-

intimate coaching, lots of reps, and real connection with the

• French Open — Saturday, June 6 & Wednesday, June 10

12pm), and is intentionally capped at just 8 players, so you get

play social. Full lunch and drinks menu available after play.

group. Paige handles all the off-court curation, and they are a

9am – 12pm

• European-style mid-morning breakfast board

drop shots and lobs. A full menu of French café refreshments,

highlight in themselves:

(yogurt, berries, pastries, cheeses)

Clay-court point development with focus on ground strokes, Bordeaux, and Champagne on the sundeck.

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• Margs & Matches Every Saturday, 4 – 6pm, all summer long.

Pickleball round robins with margaritas, music, and chips & salsa. Drop in any week.

Jr. Tennis Camps

Our Junior Tennis Camps offer a fun, social, and high-energy

learning environment for players ages 8 –13. Limited to just 6 players per day, camps emphasize individualized instruction,

skill development, match play, and confidence-building to help juniors progress to the next level.

Camps begin the week of June 29 and run Monday – Friday

through August 7. Families may register for full-week sessions or individual drop-in days.

We can't wait to see you on and off the courts.

The full summer schedule, program details, and registrations are all at www.northstarracquetclub.com. For questions or private

lessons, email us anytime — we’re a family-oriented operation, and you’ll hear back from one of us directly.

James & Paige • Wimbledon — Saturday, July 11 & Wednesday, July 15 9sm – 12pm

Wear your Wimbledon whites. This themed clinic focuses on serve & volley strategies, fast points, and finishing at the net.

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Weathering Storms together for over 35 years

Strawberries and cream, with bubbles and more after play.

• U.S. Open — Wednesday, August 19 & Saturday, August 29 9am – 12pm

High-energy hard-court match play, focused on offensive court positioning and aggressive point construction. American craft food, craft beers and Napa wines to close the summer.

Each event includes three hours of coached tennis with on-court

video feedback, a themed breakfast board, a full après-play lunch and drinks social, and a post-play raffle featuring gear, apparel, and private lesson prizes. Limited to 10 players per event.

Summer Socials

If you ask me what sets Northstar Racquet Club apart, the answer is our community. As our Director of Social Events, Paige is the

reason every clinic and event ends with something worth sticking around for and helps create the atmosphere that keeps our community coming back weekend after weekend.

Here's what we have lined up this summer: • Memorial Day Madness (May 23 – 24) — Round robin pickleball and tennis to open the season, followed by a BBQ with margaritas, mimosas, beer, and wine.

• Red, White & Boom (July 4 – 5) — 4th of July round robins with a festive BBQ social. Same format, same great crowd.

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Northstar Fire Department

NORTHSTAR FIRE DEPARTMENT Fuels Management Measure U To Date July 2022 – January 2026: Refer to the attached map for specific locations.

• • •

610 acres treated in NCSD’s Wildfire Prevention Zone (WPZ).

930 8’x8’ burn piles stacked by hand crews, cured, covered, and burned at later dates.

20 Green Waste Curbside Pickup dates completed and over 2,600 cubic yards of green waste removed from Northstar’s private properties.

Forest fuels reduction at Northstar continues to be driven by science when prescribing key management techniques intended to protect areas of high value such as homes in the community, improve forest resiliency, and statistically reduce the risks of fire by restoring the forest to pre-western migration levels.

Remaining Measure U Forest Fuels Reduction May 2026 – June 2032: Refer to the attached map for specific locations.

• • •

103 acres to be treated within 300-feet of private property lines with habitable structures.

284 acres to be treated beyond 300-feet of private property lines with habitable structures.

30 Green Waste Curbside Pickup dates.

See Attached Green Waste Curbside Pickup Newsletter for 2026 Dates and for Information Regarding the Dumpster Rebate Program For more information on Measure U, the Annual Report, and Work scan this QR code.Hub for more information including 2026-2027 prioritized project’s Follow thePlan Fuels Management

coming in April/May: https://fuelsmanagementhub.northstarcsd.org/

Used in Forest Fuels Reduction Defensible Space Inspections

Fire Prevention

Defensible space inspections are scheduled to begin in early May 2026 if the weather conditions allow.

Every year the Fire Department identifies a focus area based on fuel loading, and when an area was last inspected. Defensible space inspections are compulsory – governed by Northstar Ordinance 38-22, 14 | Northstar Living | News Magazine of the Northstar Property Owners Association

For more information on the Green Waste Curbside Pickup and Dumpster Rebate Program(s), scan this QR code.

To request/schedule a defensible space inspection with NFD, scan this QR code.

For more information on Insurance Packets, scan this QR code.

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design review & compliance Summer at Northstar — Fire Season & What to Know

structure must be wrapped on all sides, including the bottom,

Fire Season & the Burn Ban

with a fire-retardant tarp. Partial wrapping doesn't meet the

Northstar Fire Department (NFD) seasonal burn ban takes effect

standard. NCSD's Measure U crews are also active this summer

charcoal BBQs, no open burning. Gas and propane appliances

Wolf Tree, Martis Landing, and Indian Hills Road. This work

term preemptive bans ahead of Red Flag conditions, so check

requirements run on a separate track.

in June and runs through November meaning no campfires, no

with fuels reduction work along Beaver Pond, Grouse Ridge,

are permitted, as are pellet smokers, but NFD can still call short-

addresses community-level fuel reduction, while individual lot

the NCSD site when conditions look uncertain. For STR owners, Placer County's ordinance adds a separate layer: charcoal and open wood burning are permanently banned for rental guests year-round, fire season or not. That information belongs in any guest packet.

Routine Work Still Needs a Sign-Off

Summer is when exterior maintenance projects such-as

restaining, window replacements, driveway resealing kickoff

and it's easy to assume that like-for-like work doesn't need a

sign-off. It does, and the reason is practical: stain products get

Defensible Space Get There First

reformulated between batches, and the approval is what keeps

NFD runs defensible space inspections between May and

the record current. For routine maintenance it's a staff-level

being on the receiving end of a notice. One NFD requirement

without a Design Review Committee meeting required.

October — scheduling one proactively is much easier than

submission. Typically, color samples provide a quick turnaround

that catches people off guard: firewood within 30 feet of any

Landscape and hardscape projects require approval from both NPOA and NFD before work can begin. Reach out to our office before anything is scheduled and we can walk through what your project needs for compliance and approval.

Wildlife & Your Guests

High season brings more people and more bear encounters

— more visitors mean more attractants, and the bears know it.

A trash bag left out overnight, a cooler on the deck, a car left

unlocked with food inside; each example reinforces behavior that makes the next interaction harder to otherwise manage.

Guests are often the variable, not because they don't care,

but because nobody told them. Welcome materials should

advise guests to place trash in the bear-resistant enclosure until

pickup, and avoid leaving scented items in vehicles or on decks

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Northstar California Golf Course

Summer is upon us and the grass is green and the birds are

chirping. Who’s ready for opening day on May 22, 2026? The golf

course is in great condition and happy to say the best conditions I

have seen coming out winter since I took over as Director in 2022.

Obviously, a light winter helped the turf recover quickly with little to no damage.

Our team is very excited for the upcoming golf season and

summer months. Once we start operation all non-paying golfers are prohibited from walking or biking on golf course property.

We appreciate homeowners and guests obeying these rules throughout the season. This is for the safety of everyone.

I want to note a list of available rates and items coming available.

• Opening day was May 22, 2206 – all 18 holes and full driving

• Season passes can be purchased in the golf shop with homeowner discounts available

• Online bookings are live https://northstar.quick18.com/

teetimes/searchmatrix up to 30 days out for public and 14 days out for passholders

• Local rates are available with no restrictions throughout the

season (proof of local address on driver’s license in the north lake Tahoe area

• 18-hole ladies’ club is on Tuesday mornings Please reach out with any questions by calling the golf shop at 530.562.3290. I look forward to seeing you on the links!

Jarrett Bower,

PGA, Director of Golf

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Northstar Women's Golf Club

The course opened on May 22.

The NWGC plays every Tuesday from May 26 until the golf course closes in October. $75 and as a member, you can bring a guest on Tuesday, and they get the same discounted rate.

For the gentlemen, you can join the Northstar Golf Club, but

Tuesday at 9 is only for the ladies. It has been many years since From our 2025 Championship (left to right) Front Row: Sandy Campion, Kerrie Utsumi. Back Row: Ruta Rudisill, Carol Pawlak, Cindy Denham, Marian Hansen, Astrid Cousins, Jen Polishook.

Just like last year, we received more snow after the resort closed than we did in January. The ski racks have been replaced with bike racks, and the golf course is looking great.

there has been a Men’s Club, but I’m sure Jarrett in the Pro Shop would help you get that established.

You do not need to be a Northstar Homeowner to join, so if you know someone who could be interested, please share this with them.

Hope to see you out there.

The course opened on May 22. The NWGC plays every Tuesday from May 26 until the golf course closes in October. We would

love to have you join us (sorry, just the ladies are welcome). We

are a really fun, low-pressure group who are there to encourage players of all levels. If you have not played Northstar in a while, join us on a Tuesday and we will help you navigate the course.

We try to schedule the first tee time around 9am, and we will

pair you up with players of similar abilities. The group will hold its Championship tournament, tentatively set for August 25.

We will have prizes for longest drive, closest to the pin and

Gross and Net scores, and we will continue our Buy a Mulligan format, which has been so much fun. If you would like to join

the Northstar Golf Club, you can go to https://nevadagolf.org/

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Membership in the Northstar Women’s Golf Club automatically enrolls you in the Golf Handicap Information Network (GHIN).

So, if you don’t have an established handicap, this is a great way to get that created. Many of us get season passes (which are

very reasonable for the area), and we will get together for one or two other days during the week. The cost to join NWGC is

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community reminders RV & Boat Storage

Trash Disposal

for boating and camping. As a reminder, please be sure to

every use at the dumpster Site on Northstar Drive and at all the

There are few better places in the world than Lake Tahoe

appropriately store your boat and RV within the Northstar

community. The NPOA CC&R’s Section 8.09 Parking and Vehicle

Restrictions addresses restrictions on the size and type of vehicles allowed and prohibited, which include trailers, campers and

recreation vehicles, commercial vehicles, and inoperable vehicles.

Campers and recreation vehicles may be kept upon a lot or

parked along the street only for brief periods for the purposes of

loading and unloading. Trailers of any kind including boat trailers, are allowed to be stored within an entirely enclosed garage.

Otherwise, boat trailers are only allowed in the driveway of the lot

(not the street) for brief periods again for the purposes of loading

and unloading. If you or your guests are in need of storage for RVs, boats, etc. either overnight or for a longer period of time during

the non-winter seasons, please contact Northstar Public Safety at 530.562.2259 to make arrangements for overnight or long-term storage at the Castle Peak Parking Lot sections 11 & 13.

Please remember to completely close and latch dumpsters after Condominium complexes. It is extremely important to secure

and close lids as tightly as possible, as bears will reach through

even small openings and pull trash from the top of the dumpster.

Please see the Design Review Committee section in this edition of Northstar Living for more information. And a reminder for single-

family residences that trash cans installed inside Bear Boxes, Bear

Sheds, or placed curbside the day of trash service (currently every

Monday) may be no larger than 32 gallons or 60 pounds in weight.

TTSD will service trash cans left the morning of service curbside or from the Bear Box within 25’ from the edge of the roadway.

If a Bear Box or Bear Shed is located more than 25’ from the

edge of the roadway, there are three service options available: 1)

homeowner must bring trash cans to the curbside by 6:00 am day

of service 2) sign a waiver with TTSD to allow them to drive on your driveway closer to your shed or bear box or 3) set up an account

with TTSD and pay a monthly trip charge for collection personnel to walk to your bear box or shed. If the bear box or shed is more than 25’ and one of these three options are not selected, TTSD

personnel will not service your residence. If you would like to have TTSD personnel inspect your lot and possibly sign a waiver or set up an account, please contact TTSD at 530.583.7800.

Single-Family Residence Exterior Projects

A Project Review Application and accompanying fees must be submitted for review and approval prior to starting any

maintenance or improvement work on the exterior of single-family residences.

Recreation Center Access

For our members and their immediate family members on their access list, please remember bring in your member card when

visiting the Rec Center. We also ask that you convey to your rental guests to bring in one of the guest access cards and inform them

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that each guest 5 and older will pay a $10 per person guest fee to

use the facility. We continue to have many short-term rental guests who show up at the Recreation Center with no guest card and no

rental confirmation information to identify where they are staying.

So again, please be sure to provide information for your guests if you would like for them to have access to the Recreation Center.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Waiver

The release & waiver system has been in place now for over a year.

We thank all of our members who have completed the waiver.

Please remind any guests or renters that they will need to sign this release and waiver on their first entry to the recreation center.

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Northstar Community Services District Update

Martis Valley Trail Segment 3F

This extension of the Martis Valley Trail runs from the Castle

Peak Parking Area to the Northstar Village. Snow removal was performed over the winter providing an additional recreation

opportunity. Bollards were recently installed to prevent vehicles from accessing the trail.

Wood Energy Facility

The facility is designed to convert forest waste from local fuels

management projects into renewable energy. Once complete,

Trail and Wood Energy Facility Projects Tomkins Memorial Trail

Spring cleanup has commenced along the trail network.

Boardwalk improvements are coming soon in the vicinity of Pappe’s Bridge where

beaver activity has raised the water table significantly over the past few years. Trail

it will provide heat for pools and buildings throughout the

Northstar Village and generate electricity to power the facility

itself. With permits in hand, staff went out to public bid in March in hopes of starting construction on May 1. Unfortunately,

bids received significantly exceeded the engineer’s estimate, and additional funds are being pursued to continue with construction.

Maps are available on the District’s website

For specific questions/concerns related to District activities,

device:

customerservice@northstarcsd.org

by scanning this QR code with your mobile

please contact NCSD at 530.562.0747 or

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Truckee River Watershed Council

Get Involved with the Truckee River Watershed Council's Efforts!

There are many ways to get involved with supporting efforts toward maintaining a sustainable community where nature and humanity thrive together: • Attend River Talks to stay informed of past and present threats to the Truckee River Watershed and learn how you can protect and restore it.

• Participate in the Adopt-A-Stream

At first glance, our Middle Truckee River Watershed may seem simple: rain and

snowmelt run into the Truckee River. But what happens next? Who has a say? And what are the many factors that shape the final outcome?

If you picture the mountains surrounding the Truckee River like an oddly shaped bowl, then any drop of water that falls on that bowl and rolls down toward the Truckee River is part of our watershed. Each and every detail informs our watershed health – from

which plants grow on riverbanks to where snow lands to when dams open or close.

program to monitor water quality in creeks and streams using fun and easy-to-learn scientific techniques.

• Help our ecosystem by planting native plants and trees, stabilize streambanks, and improving habitat on Truckee River Day!

To learn more, subscribe to our newsletter or get involved: www.truckeeriverwc.org

Think you know it all?

Test your knowledge of our watershed below!

Think You Know It All? Test Your Knowledge of Our Watershed How many outlets flow out from Lake Tahoe? And where do they end?

Only one: the Truckee River! While 63 consistent streams and creeks feed water into Lake Tahoe, the Truckee River is the only body carrying water out from the lake. The

Truckee River is part of what we call a ‘closed system,’ traveling 121 miles northeast to reach its final destination: Pyramid Lake.

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How are water flows

inhibiting natural stability. This sediment

it benefits people, too! From Tahoe City

Ten times per year, the Truckee River

out aquatic insect larvae, starving fisheries

and relies on the Truckee River can

In the Truckee River managed?

Watershed Council convenes the Truckee River Basin Water Group (TRBWG) to

negotiate and establish flows out of our

region’s six major dams: Tahoe, Donner, Independence, Prosser, Stampede, and Boca.

Is the Truckee River considered pristine?

If not, why?

No. In fact, the federal Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) and the State

of California have both designated the

Truckee River as ‘polluted’ as a result of

too much sediment. While some sediment occurs naturally, the long histories of

mining, logging, and railroad construction in our area have altered our landscape, both exacerbating soil erosion and

reduces overall water quality and chokes and producing a ripple effect across the rest of the food web.

to Pyramid Lake, everyone who enjoys

depend on us to safeguard this place for generations to come.

What can be done to protect, enhance,

Want to Learn More? Join Us on a

Watershed?

Come and see the impact of our work,

and restore our Middle Truckee River The Truckee River Watershed Council is hard at work doing just that! With

over three decades and 50 large-scale

restoration projects under our belt, we know how to effectively and efficiently

restore important ecosystem functions,

increase habitat, improve water quality, and re-establish natural sediment capture processes in our area.

And our work doesn’t only benefit fish and wildlife in our watershed…

Restoration Site Tour!

yourself. Join TRWC for a visit to one

of our restoration sites and learn more about how TRWC is helping protect,

enhance, and restore our watershed.

• June 12, 9am – 12pm at Coldstream Canyon

• July 8, 4 – 7pm at Lower Hoke Meadow • August 18 9am – 12pm at Perazzo Meadows

RSVP at info@truckeeriverwc.org

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Liberty Utilities Residential heat pump incentive program

Heating (and water heating) can be one

of the largest sources of energy use in a

home. Upgrading to high-efficiency heat pumps can reduce energy consumption

and improve comfort by maintaining more consistent temperatures.

Through this program, qualifying

customers may be eligible to receive a

rebate of up to $4,000 when upgrading an existing electric system. To learn more and apply, visit the Energy Efficiency Programs page at libertyenergyandwater.com. For

any questions, email CAEnergyEfficiency@ libertyutilities.com.

Liberty's Programs Can help You save Energy

From EV charging to heat pump rebates, Liberty offers practical ways to reduce energy use and take advantage of available incentives.

Liberty’s energy efficiency and electrification programs are designed to help you lower your monthly costs by saving

energy, while keeping your home comfortable year-round.

Whether you’re planning a home upgrade now or simply want to understand your options, check out the programs that are currently available, plus what’s coming next.

Electric vehicle (EV) charger rebate

If you drive an electric vehicle or

Home energy audits (program update)

switch, Liberty’s EV charger rebates

(like insulation gaps, air leaks, or outdated equipment) and

a charger at your home or business.

resulting in potential savings opportunities.

you’re thinking about making the

can help offset the cost of installing Residential customers may receive

a rebate of up to $1,500, and small businesses may receive a rebate

of up to $2,500. Eligible expenses

may include the charger, installation, permitting, and even certain panel

Home energy audits will help you identify energy inefficiencies provide home-specific recommendations to improve efficiency,

While home energy audits are not currently available, Liberty

is preparing to launch an updated program by summer 2026.

Keep an eye out for announcements and check the Energy

Efficiency Programs page at www.libertyenergyandwater.com for the latest information.

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Summer and fall historically see double the transaction volume of winter and spring, but low inventory overrides seasonality.

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Achieve Tahoe

Achieve Tahoe— Pushing Past Limitations Achieve Tahoe is a nonprofit dedicated

to making outdoor recreation accessible for people with disabilities. For more

than five decades, Achieve Tahoe has

provided affordable, inclusive physical and recreational activities that build

health, confidence, and independence.

Through adaptive instruction and

specialized equipment, participants are supported in discovering their

own capabilities and pushing beyond

perceived limitations. Programs include adaptive skiing and snowboarding in

the winter, and activities such as hiking,

climbing, sailing, paddle sports, archery

and horsemanship throughout the rest of the year.

Founded in 1967 by Jim Winthers, a World War II veteran of the 10th

Mountain Division and former ski school director at Soda Springs, Achieve Tahoe

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began with a simple but powerful idea: everyone deserves the opportunity to enjoy a breath of fresh air, regardless of disability. What began as a small

adaptive ski school has grown into a

year-round organization serving over 800 participants with physical, sensory, and cognitive disabilities annually.

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Through adaptive instruction and specialized equipment, participants are supported in discovering their own capabilities and pushing beyond perceived limitations.

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The true impact of Achieve Tahoe is

best seen in the stories of the people it serves. Families often share how their children, once sidelined by medical

diagnoses or mobility challenges, are

now confidently skiing alongside siblings or friends. Adults recovering from injury or living with progressive conditions

describe finding renewed purpose and

community through adaptive sports. For

many veterans, Achieve Tahoe provides

not only physical rehabilitation, but also a supportive space to reconnect with others and rebuild confidence.

These success stories are made possible by a dedicated team of instructors,

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removing barriers and creating opportunities, Achieve Tahoe

At its core, Achieve Tahoe is about more than sport. It’s about

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condominium updates Indian Hills Nothing Beats Summer at Indian Hills

Summer might be the best time of the year at Indian Hills. The days are long, the skies are blue, and there are lots of things

to do! There are great opportunities for hiking, biking, tennis,

pickleball, swimming, rafting, boating, fishing, and spectacular stargazing.

Indian Hills is continuing to plan for our front entryway

replacements, check out the one that was completed as a demonstration on Feather Ridge!

As the cost of everything seems to be going up these days,

Indian Hills is looking at changing how we obtain internet and

television services. A bulk bundle package may be obtained by the Association that could reduce our costs significantly.

As we all know, we live in a forest and the risk of fire is

real. Thanks to all our combined efforts, we are a Fire Safe

Community. Guests and visitors need to be reminded to help

keep our area safe. We recently had a guest put an open flame

fire pit on the deck of a condo. Fortunately, the material we

used on the decks is fire rated Class A, and the decking was

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