·       Placer County’s draft update to its winery and farm brewery ordinance is available for public review and comment online.

·       South Lake Tahoe is conducting a survey to gauge if polystyrene should be banned in the city.

·      Douglas County libraries in Minden and Zephyr Cove will be closed Oct. 27-28 for the Nevada Day weekend. 

·      Sierra-at-Tahoe has hired Duane Stutzman to be director of snowsports school and Maria Aime as manager of Wild Mountain children’s program.

·      North Tahoe Public Utility District is offering rebates on water-saving appliances such as dishwashers and washing machines as well as “smart” irrigation controllers, toilets, faucets, and more.