Snippets about Lake Tahoe

• Ballots for those who vote by mail in California have been sent out for the Nov. 2 election. In El Dorado County, that is 62.8 percent of registered voters and in Placer County it is 56 percent of registered voters.

• Gottschalks department store chain’s plan to revive itself – which could include a store in Carson City — are being postponed from November to the spring.

• Incline Village made Forbes’ list of cities with the most expensive ZIP codes.

• Lake Tahoe Cruises is offering deals for locals through Nov. 30 – just call (530) 543.6191.

• This video is a must-see for San Francisco Giants fans.

• Contemporary Services Corporation of Northridge, the world’s largest event security firm, has expanded into Nevada. Jay Purves will be responsible for managing and overseeing operations in the Lake Tahoe, Reno and Las Vegas areas.

• Sam and Annett Dufour, owners of Teaz N Pleaz in South Lake Tahoe, have opened a location in Fair Oaks.