·       Here are the El Dorado-Tahoe and Sierra roadwork schedules from Caltrans for the week.

·       El Dorado County is ranked in the top 2 percent of U.S. counties for the number of natural amenities, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

·       Tahoe Donner’s Fall Festival is Oct. 10 from 11am-5pm at the Northwoods Clubhouse. There will be seasonal beer, barbecue, arts and crafts vendors, doggie dip contest at the pool, and a kids’ carnival area with food, pumpkin carving, face painting and more. Live entertainment will include a magic show by Penny the Clown and local bands. There will be a pumpkin patch, petting zoo and maze. For more info, go online.

·       Beginning Sept. 1, the Douglas County Animal Shelter will adjust its office hours to: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-5pm and closed from noon-1pm.