• Heavenly Mountain Resort started snowmaking Oct. 26.

• There will be a free reception for mixed media artist Charli Beck on Nov. 1 from 6-8pm at Bona Fide Books – 1069 Magua St., No. 4, Meyers.

• Check this video out about a private chairlift near Lake Tahoe.

• Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has updated its website so critical community information is now also available in Spanish.

• Gas prices are continuing to drop across the nation, with the national average just pennies-shy from dipping below $3 per gallon.