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2:40 p.m. update: Tara Dawn Johnson has been located. She was discovered walking in the area of Lake Tahoe and Al Tahoe Boulevards just before 2:00 p.m. Thursday. She was wet with the rain and cold, but otherwise seemed healthy. Her dog Bart was with her and he is fine as well.

Johnson explained she had walked away of her own accord and found shelter on her own last night. There appears to have been no foul play involved in this case. Johnson has been released back to her care giver.

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Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.

Today is Wednesday, December 14.

GET OUT ON THE MOUNTAIN EARLY AS A HIGH WIND WARNING GOES INTO EFFECT AT 10AM THRU TOMORROW TILL 4PM. HEAVENLY OPENS CALIFORNIA SIDE TODAY-WWP; MAMMOTH MTN FIRES UP 20 LIFTS WITH 92 RUNS OPEN; MT ROSE IS CLOSED TODAY DUE TO HIGH WINDS; UPPER MTN AT SQUAW IS CLOSED DUE TO WINDS; SUMMIT SIX AT ALPINE IS CLOSED DUE TO HIGH WINDS…

Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.

Today is Monday, December 12.

A GOOD MOTIVATION MONDAY TO GET OUT ON THE MOUNTAIN AND ENJOY PRE-HOLIDAY SEASON TURNS… A BREAK IN WEATHER TODAY AND MORE COMING THRU STARTING TOMORROW WITH A WINTER STORM WATCH POSTED.

TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Mostly Cloudy. Highs: 41F to 46F. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Ridge gusts up to 60 mph.

Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.

Today is Saturday, December 10.

GORTEX IS THE WORD OF THE DAY… RAIN & MIXED PRECIPITATION, PLUS GUSTY RIDGE TOP WINDS HAVE CREATED ISSUES FOR RESORTS TO OPERATE TODAY. SOME ARE CLOSED AND OTHERS HAVE LIMITED LOWER MOUNTAIN LIFTS AND TOWS OPERATING. CALL AHEAD!

Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.

Today is Tuesday, December 6.

GUSTY RIDGE TOP WINDS ARE AFFECTING OPERATION OF UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS. LIFTS WILL OPERATE WIND & WEATHER PERMITTING. IF YOU ARE GOING UP, BE AWARE OF POSSIBLE WIND HOLDS. HEAVENLY GONDOLA ON WIND HOLD, SO NO ACCESS TO MOUNTAIN. AERIAL TRAM AND SEVERAL UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS AT SQUAW ARE ON WIND HOLD. NW 6 AT MT ROSE ON WIND HOLD… CALL AHEAD!

Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.

Today is Sunday, December 4.

It's shaping up to be a SUNDAY FUNDAY for early season turns. Cold temps are allowing resorts to continue making snow and open more lifts and terrain! Great surface conditions with machine groomed and skier-rider packed powder. Lifts will operate wind and weather permitting.

Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.

Today is Friday, December 2.

SHAPING UP TO BE A GOOD FRIDAY FOR EARLY SEASON TURNS. COLD TEMPS ARE ALLOWING RESORTS TO CONTINUE TO MAKE SNOW AND OPEN MORE LIFTS AND RUNS… WINDS COULD BE AN ISSUE TODAY SO ALL UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS WILL OPERATE WIND & WEATHER PERMITTING. AT THIS TIME UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS AT SQUAW ARE ON HOLD… MAMMOTH RECEIVES 4” OF NEW… SKI & RIDE WITH CARE!

Santa Claus has come early for some lucky residents. For the month of December all pet adoption fees will be covered in El Dorado County after a generous donation by TravelLite RV Rentals in Placerville.

Their donation covers the adoption fees at both the Diamond Springs and South Lake Tahoe shelters.

There are currently eight dogs and nine cats at the South Lake Tahoe shelter, all waiting to go to a good home. Among them are two boxer mixes, one boxer, one Australian Shepherd and a Siberian Husky.

Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Shaping up to be a great day for early season turns. Cold temps are allowing resorts to continue to make snow and open more lifts and runs. Ski and ride with care!

TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Partly Cloudy Skies with Highs 32F-37F (22F-27F on the Slopes) with East Winds around 10mph & possible Ridge Gusts up to 60mph.
TONIGHT: Partly Cloudy then Clearing with overnight Lows 8F to 18F. East winds around 10 mph shifting to SW up to 10mph after midnight.

South Lake Tahoe native Zach McAllister passed away unexpectedly on November 12, 2016. His bright smile and beautiful soul will be deeply missed by his family and friends. His passing has left a huge hole in each of our hearts.

The Douglas County Parks and Recreation Department is celebrating the new additions at Johnson Lane Park and the public invited to a dedication of the facilities on December 1, 2016 at 10:30 a.m.

Construction on the new additions began over a year ago and was completed this Fall on new tennis and pickle ball courts, pavers, playground, pavilion and restroom building.

The park is located at 1476 Stephanie Way in Minden, Nev.

It may only say November on the calendar but it is already time to get your furry family photos taken during the 30th annual Lake Tahoe Humane Society's Santa Paws.

Get your photo taken with Tahoe's original Santa Dog, Hopeful Henry. Bring your pet(s) along to get in on the photo which can be used on greeting cards, ornaments or other keepsakes.

Enjoy some hot chocolate, coffee or Mimosas while you wait! There will also be some fun shopping for both pets and their humans.

100 percent of the proceeds help Lake Tahoe Humane Society's efforts in assisting local animals in need.

Dear Henry,
I’m new to the area and not sure about how to deal with the cold weather and my dog, do you have any tips for us?
Thank you,
Bethany

Purrfect timing for this question as it actually looks like we are going to get a winter this year! Here are some winter tips for all pets.

Keep your cats inside. During any time of the year, cats that are allowed to stray can become lost or stolen, injured or killed. They can also be exposed to infectious diseases, including rabies, from other cats, dogs and wildlife.

The South Lake Tahoe chapter of the Citizen's Climate Lobby recently asked all ten of the candidates their views on climate change, green buildings and our carbon footprint and how they can make a change if elected.

The Citizen's Climate Lobby is an organization focused on national policies to address climate change, and the South Lake Tahoe chapter is one of 354 in the United States and abroad.

Patricia Sussman of the local chapter said just five of the candidates responded to their questions.

Dear Hopeful Henry,

My Neighbor reported me because my dog barks and he said it is disturbing him. I am frustrated because yes, my dog barks, but all dogs bark. And he didn’t bother coming to me first! Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Barking Dog & Nagging Neighbor

Barking Dog,

Sunday, October 9 will be going to the dogs, and their humans, during the Animal Coalition of Tahoe’s 12th annual Mutt Strut Poker Run, a fun, family event where you can get a little exercise with your pooch, play poker, and maybe win some prizes is less than two weeks away!

The Mutt Strut will begin at the corner of Lake Tahoe Boulevard and Lakeview Avenue in South Lake Tahoe, with registration from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Don’t ignore flea and heartworm treatments

The South Lake Tahoe Police Department Canine Unit will be hosting the 9th annual K9 Trials on Saturday, September 10. The all day event gets underway at 9:00 a.m.

The patrol dog competition will be held at Lakeview Commons at El Dorado Beach starting with the 'Field Search' phase. This portion tests the ability of the canine (K9) team to locate hidden suspects. The 'Obedience and Agility' phase tests the dogs' ability to navigate several obstacles and respond to the handler's commands of right turn, left turn, about turn, turn into your dog, fast/slow and heel.

Four-legged friends will celebrated at the 7th annual Peaks and Paws Festival when it returns to Squaw Valley on Saturday, August 27 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Village this special day set aside for pets and will be full of pet-friendly guided hikes up the mountain, specialty pet vendors, contests, flying dog show, music and more.

Here is some news to take a little “paws” with...introducing the newest trainee on the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District team, Gunner. He is a member of the Tahoe Douglas Explosive Ordinance Disposal team and, once he completes his training, will join six other dogs as canine resources for the Northern Nevada Bomb Technicians Task Force.

The other EOD dogs are from UNR-Police Department, Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, Reno Police Department, and three from Reno Airport TSA.

The celebrities are gone, the tarmac at the airport is empty of luxury jets, the golf course is open to the public and the crowds have lessened. American Century Golf Championship 2016 is in the books so it's time to look into some stats from one of the biggest tourism weeks of the year for South Lake Tahoe.

The Repeat Champ: Mark Mulder won his second consecutive ACC title becoming the third back-to-back champion in the tournament’s 27-year history, joining 8-time champion Rick Rhoden who accomplished the feat in 2008- 2009, and five-time winner Dan Quinn.

It is dark. It is 2:00 a.m. on Friday, July 15 at the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) in Placerville. It is early, but not too early to prevent a group of people to come see Camino resident Hervé Leconte leave on his 65-mile run to the EDSO building in South Lake Tahoe.

Henry,
I frequently see young men riding skateboards or bicycles with small dogs running along beside them. How much strenuous exercise is good for little dogs and how can the dog owner know when he is pushing the dog too hard? Dogs will run really hard to stay up with their owner. How much is too much?
Signed,
Concerned dog lover

Great question Concerned Dog Lover!

We love animals and collect as much food and donations to benefit our furry friends at the Lake Tahoe Humane Society as we can! Members and non-members are encouraged to bring in their furry kids and a bag of dog food or treats to donate to the Lake Tahoe Humane Society. Classes are FREE all day for non-members who bring a donation item. After class, stop by Dog. Dog. Cat. and pickup a FREE treat!

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