Snippets about Lake Tahoe

• Even though the lease has not been signed between TJ Maxx and owners of the building at the Y in South Lake Tahoe, the clothing store’s sign is made and permits are in place for tenant improvements.

• Sierra Nevada College ski and snowboard team members will take flight against fellow SNC students in a big air contest and dual slalom exhibition on March 24 at Diamond Peak Ski Resort from noon-4:30pm.

• Local attorney and Judge Pro Tem Joseph Hoffman has announced his candidacy for El Dorado County Superior Court Judge, Office 7.

• Most of the bonds for South Lake Tahoe’s recreation measure have been converted to taxable to appease the IRS regulations so a private entity can operate the taxpayer-funded ice rink.

• South Lake Tahoe passed an ordinance making it illegal to possess spice or bath salts.

• The first planning meeting for the 2012 Festival of Trees & Lights is March 21 at 5:30pm. For details, call Natalie at (530) 543.5909.