·       Bill Cottrill is now general manager of Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel in South Lake Tahoe.

·      Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Area’s inaugural Winter Festival is Jan. 24. Discounted trail passes will be $10 each and $15 rentals will be available, including free lessons, tours and ski equipment demonstrations. Festival-goers may also enjoy live music and a barbecue.

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

·       The Placer County Board of Supervisors on Nov. 3 approved amendments to the county’s flood management policies to bring the county into compliance with state law requiring increased flood protection for urban areas.