Snippets about Lake Tahoe

• Lake Tahoe was recently ranked the Best Lake in America in a survey by USA Today.

• Sept. 13 from 5:30-8pm is the Signature Cocktail Contest at Riva Grill. Proceeds benefit Barton Health Foundation’s Festival of Trees and Lights.

• Charter Communications has moved to 183 Highway 50, Ste. A in Round Hill.

• Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care’s open house is Aug. 5 from 10am-4pm.

• Truckee’s home tour benefiting Excellence in Education is Aug. 5 from 10am-4pm. Tickets are $40 in advance and $45 the day of event — (530) 550.7984.