·       Truckee is offering free transit on New Year’s Eve. For more info, go online.

·       IVGID will have curbside Christmas tree recycling Jan. 4-8. Trees must be cut into 3-foot or smaller sections.

·       There will be a court hearing Jan. 22 about the California fire tax. The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association is asking for the judge’s approval of the class notice. The hearing is in Sacramento Superior Court, 720 9th St., Sacramento at 10am.

·       El Dorado County has updated budget information about special districts. Information is online.

·       International accreditation was awarded to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Forensic Science Division’s Breath Alcohol Section.