·      Douglas County commissioners on Dec. 21 unanimously agreed to increase South Tahoe Refuse rates by 6.81 percent starting Jan. 1.

·      Here are the El Dorado-Tahoe and Sierra roadwork schedules for the week.

·      Nevada was the second fastest growing state from July 2016 to July 2017, according to the Census Bureau. The population grew 2 percent to nearly 3 million people.

·      The Tides Project donated $700 in art supplies to the Boys and Girls Club of South Lake Tahoe.

·      Mickey Avalon, plus EKOH, the Guestlist and disc jockey (R)Styles will be at Whiskey Dicks Saloon in South Lake Tahoe on Dec. 29. Doors open at 9pm. Must be 21 to attend. Tickets will be $25.