·      The Beach Retreat in South Lake Tahoe is being transformed into a winter wonderland the month of December. Twinkling lights and holiday decor will cover every inch of the resort and stay on display until mid-January. Go online for event details.

·      Out of the 20 resorts nominated by a panel of pro skiers and snowboarders, USA Today and 10Best readers selected Squaw Valley best ski resort for the third consecutive year.

·      Christmas tree permits in the Lake Tahoe Basin are sold out. Permits may still be available in other locations outside the basin. For more information, go online.

·      Ted Kennedy, who is the main partner in the restaurant group that owns Base Camp Pizza, Azul and California Burger Company in South Lake Tahoe as well as the pizza joints in the Northstar and Squaw Valley villages, now owns X Crows inside Hotel Becket in South Tahoe.

·      Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival’s 2018 summer season will feature “MacBeth” and “Beehive: the 60s Musical.”