Snippets about Lake Tahoe

• Heavenly Mountain Resort expects to fire up its snowmaking guns Nov. 1.

• Expect the highways around Lake Tahoe to be impacted by the Lake Tahoe Marathon Sept. 28-30. This website provides details.

• Truckee is making changes to its transit system starting Oct. 12.

• Sierra Avalanche Center has hired Jenny Hatch as program director.

• Deer hunting season (rifle) began Sept. 22 for the west side of the Tahoe National Forest and it starts Oct. 6 for the east side. Use caution and wear bright colors.