·      The reservation fee for Desolation Wilderness overnight permits increased from $6 to $10 per permit.

·      According to Kiplinger, Gardnerville Ranchos and Truckee-Grass Valley are in the top 10 for small towns with the most number of millionaires. Gardnerville has 1,445 and Truckee-Grass Valley 3,007.

·      At the meeting June 13 in Auburn, the Placer County Board of Supervisors will consider adoption of a draft $796 million budget for the next fiscal year starting July 1.

·      El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office has a website dedicated to the unsolved homicides in the county dating back to the 1960s. It includes a tip line and email address for the public to call in any information they may have regarding any of these cases. All information can be confidential.

·      The Barbera Festival is Sept. 16 from 11am-4pm in Plymouth. More than 70 wineries from all over California and beyond will pour their Barbera. Top area chefs prepare gourmet food. Italian varietal white wines will also be poured. Cost is $50. For more info, email infoe@barberafestival.com.