The hiker and his dog, Roxy, couldn't find a trail leading back downhill.

In a new kind of "Claw and Order," wildlife advocates plan to propose designating South Lake Tahoe as a sanctuary city for bears, giving them "a fair shake" and more of a trial when incidents happen.

Officials are urging the public to take precautions as bears search for food.

An elderly couple suffered minor injuries earlier this week when a bear got inside their home in Stateline, Nevada, near South Lake Tahoe, wildlife officials announced. In the Nov. 19 incident, ...

In Lake Tahoe, a mother bear and her cub — known as Hope and Bounce — have been breaking into homes. Now, wildlife officials want the mother euthanized, but bear advocates are fighting to save her.

I hope these car owners had “bear coverage” included in their vehicle's insurance. When you are out in bear country, you have to be extra careful with things that you might otherwise be nonchalant ...

A black bear surprised an 87-year-old man who had stepped into his garage for firewood before dawn Wednesday. The animal then followed the man into his house.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. -- Alarm is rising in Lake Tahoe this week over a flyer found posted around the area. It calls for attention to the local bear population, saying things like "the black bears of ...

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. -- New developments in the fight for the life of a Tahoe bear. Wildlife officials said Wednesday night they planned to kill her to save her cub. But now, they're reversing course.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. -- Diners in Tahoe city had their party crashed by an unannounced furry guest who was probably just looking for a hangout. A bear showed up at the Sunnyside Restaurant and Lodge ...

An 87-year-old couple was attacked by a black bear in their Lake Tahoe-area home, according to the Nevada Department of Wildlife.