By Kathryn Reed Walk onto a tennis court or dive into a swimming pool – it doesn’t matter what sex you are. The net is the same height, the lines spaced the same; 50 meters is 50 meters. Walk onto a boys’ baseball field and girls’ softball field – the differences are noticeable because of the...

The South Lake Tahoe Recreation Facilities Joint Powers Authority Bicycle and Fields Advisory Committees, required by Measure R, have established their meeting schedules for May, June, and July. These meetings are being conducted in preparation for making recommendations to the JPA at its regular meeting...

By Torey Van Oot, Sacramento Bee Democratic Sens. Joe Simitian and Noreen Evans have rolled out a proposal aimed at keeping gates open at more than 50 California state parks set to close this summer. The proposal, which will be heard by a Senate budget subcommittee this afternoon, includes shifting as...

The first solar eclipse since 1994 is coming May 20. And the West will be one of the best places to see the moon covering the sun. The Fleischmann Planetarium in Reno is having a viewing that night. For more details, go online. But the event in the sky should be visible from most Lake Tahoe backyards...

The grand opening of the 16-mile Genoa Trail System is May 12 from 10-11am. This free event is at the Eagle Ridge Trailhead, located near the green water tank, about 1.8 miles north of Genoa off of Jacks Valley Road on Eagle Ridge Road. Carson Valley Trails Association member Jeremy Vlcan will brief...

This summer, Piping Rock’s equestrian camp will give children the opportunity to connect with horses and nature under the supervision of a CHA certified trainer. The instruction at Piping Rock Equestrian Center develops a comprehensive understanding of horses through an array of unmounted activities,...

By Tom Stienstra, San Francisco Chronicle An unspoken alliance between boaters and local agencies is crushing the biggest threat ever faced at recreation lakes in Northern California. In four years since invasive quagga and zebra mussels showed up in San Benito County in central California, volunteer...

The 18th annual Barton Foundation Golf Tournament is June 29 at Genoa Lakes Golf Course. The 9am start is a shotgun scramble. Cost is $150 per person. The Community Health Endowment Fund of the Barton Foundation is the beneficiary. For more information, call (530) 543.5909.

By Tom Knudson, Sacramento Bee Like many ranchers, Bill Jensen drives a pickup, shoots a high-powered rifle and loves to talk about sheep, cattle and the outdoors. But unlike many ranchers, he no longer relies on the federal government for predator control. Nor does the Marin County rancher have a choice....

On May 24 from 7:30-9:30pm there will be a free curling clinic at the South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena. Participation is limited to the first 20 people who reserve a spot. Participants should dress in warm clothes, clean, close-toed, athletic rubber soled shoes and gloves. For more information or to sign up,...