Snippets about Lake Tahoe

·      Ralph Jones has been promoted to battalion chief within the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District.

·      Truckee Town Council is having a budget workshop regarding capital improvement projects on April 17 from 4-8pm at the airport.

·      Tahoe Rim Trail Association has a new website.

·      Pato Banto and the Now Generation, along with guests Clear Conscience and Two Peace will be at the Blu Nightclub in Stateline on April 29. Doors open at 9pm. Must be at least 21 to attend. Tickets are $15 plus fees.

·      Donald Carano, an influential figure in the development of the gaming and resort industry in Northern Nevada, and Ty Cobb, a key figure in foreign affairs and national security during the presidency of Ronald Reagan, were named distinguished Nevadans by the Nevada System of Higher Education board of regents.