• Assemblywoman Beth Gaines, R-Roseville, testified Aug. 17 before the State Water Resources Control Board against what she calls new burdensome stormwater permits that are estimated to cost the state billions of dollars and have a detrimental effect on local businesses and governments.

• There is free yoga on Nevada Beach on Aug. 26 from 5:30-6:30pm, followed by a potluck, wine and snacks. This is put on by Svadhyaya Yoga Studio. Donations will be accepted.

• Tahoe Derby Dames are in action Sept. 17 at 2pm at Bijou Community Park.

• Lorenzo Gigliotti, former South Lake Tahoe fire chief, is now a consultant at Sierra Nevada Strategies.

• South Lake Tahoe’s planning staff has been told not to expect a tenant application for the old Mikasa building at the Y for a few months. Exterior and interior improvements, though, are continuing.

• On Aug. 21, Hilride will be back on the South Shore to review their plans for lower Corral Trail. They will be on the trail from 9-11am, so give your input if you are out there.

• Here is Caltrans’ Sierra roadwork schedule for next week as well as the Tahoe schedule.