Snippets about Lake Tahoe

• USA Today’s list of top bars that “exude warmth and coziness, with features such as leather banquets, wood paneling, strong drinks and hot fireplaces” includes the Auld Dubliner at the Village at Squaw Valley.

• The U.S. Forest Service has sold-out of its Christmas tree permits in the basin.

• Stephen Ditchkus is now general manager of MontBleu casino in Stateline.

• Sierra-at-Tahoe opens Dec. 6.

• Sugar Bowl opens Dec. 7