·       El Dorado County issued a warning saying travel on the Rubicon Trail is not advised the next few days because of the weather.

·       Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, Heavenly Mountain Resort, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board were presented with a 2016 Regional Forester Honor award for their work, dedication, and commitment to conserving and restoring natural resources for present and future generations.

·       KKFT 99.1-FM, broadcasting out of Carson City, will be airing “America Outdoors Radio” on Saturday mornings between 5 and 6.

·       Sam Slack is now vice president and general manager of Ridge Tahoe.

·       President Obama on Dec. 16 signed the federal water act that includes the $415 million Lake Tahoe Restoration Act.