Snippets about Lake Tahoe

• Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care is looking for a home for twin ferrets that are less than 1 year old. People must live in Nevada because California doesn’t allow residents to own ferrets. For more info, call 530.577.2273.

• A coyote was hit and killed by a car at Pioneer Trail and Glenwood Avenue in South Lake Tahoe this week. About 30 minutes later a 300-pound bear was hit by three cars on Highway 89 near the standup paddle shop.

• Rubicon Trail in El Dorado County is closed until further notice.

• Tahoe Standup Paddle offers these tips for being on the water in winter.

• Tahoe Science Center will be closed Dec. 24-Jan. 5.