Take a stagecoach ride in Historic Placerville for the next two weekends (11-12th and 18-19th). Headed up by Davy "Doc" Wiser, the Wiser Overland Express will pack in the passengers for a scenic holiday tour of Old Hangtown. For more information, call the Placerville Downtown Association at 530-672-3436.

Taxpayer coalition to meet on improved transportation

   The El Dorado County Taxpayers Coalition for Open Roads and Quality Neighborhoods is hosting a Town Hall Meeting on Monday (Dec. 6) to provide the public with information about the 2004 El Dorado County General Plan. The meeting will begin at 7:30 and will be held at the El Dorado Hills CSD Pavilion, 1021 Harvard Way. For more information, go to www.protecteldoradocounty.org.

Public meeting announced on Downtown track work

   Regional Transit has scheduled an open house for Wednesday, January 5 at the Library Galleria, 828 I Street in Downtown Sacramento. Topics to be discussed include the light rail extension update and schedule, as well as information on the next round of utility relocation work. The open house begins at 11:30 a.m. with a presentation scheduled for noon. Bring your lunch. Drinks and cookies will be provided. The event is co-hosted by 50corridor.com and the Sacramento Transportation Management Association.