Arnold, CA…Superb guided nature walk on the Arnold Rim Trail this Saturday May 10th! Well behaved dogs on leashes welcomed. Join retired National Park Service Rangers Mary Anne Carlton and Nancy Muleady-Mecham as they share their extensive knowledge of the ecology and history of the Arnold Rim Trail and its environs. These gently paced walks […]
Angels Camp, CA…Studio 4 Dance Theater proudly announces its much-anticipated annual Student Showcase, set to dazzle audiences at the Bret Harte Theater in Angels Camp this May. Mark your calendars for an inspiring display of talent, creativity, and hard work as our dancers bring a vibrant mix of dance styles to the stage. This year’s […]
Arnold, CA…Columbia College Fire & Forestry Departments will be at The BE FIRE WISE EVENT on May 3RD with a special activity for kids…so families please come…9:00-!2:00. free BBQ Lunch provided by CAL WASTE. Independence Hall 1445 Blagen Rd, White Pines, Arnold. see you there, Be prepared!!!!
Arnold, CA…Guided Nature Walk: Get to Know Your Conifers, May 3 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am. Join retired National Park Service Rangers Mary Anne Carlton and Nancy Muleady-Mecham as they share their extensive knowledge of the ecology and history of the Arnold Rim Trail and its environs. These gently paced walks meet at the […]
Arnold, CA…Columbia College Fire & Forestry Departments will be at The BE FIRE WISE EVENT on May 3RD with a special activity for kids…so families please come…9:00-!2:00. free BBQ Lunch provided by CAL WASTE. Independence Hall 1445 Blagen Rd, White Pines, Arnold. see you there, Be prepared!!!!
Mountain Ranch, CA…The California 4-H Youth Development Program proudly announces the selection of Cecilia O’Geen as a 2025–2026 California 4-H State Ambassador. O’Geen joins a distinguished cohort of youth leaders dedicated to advancing 4-H’s mission of leadership, service, and education across the state. The California 4-H State Ambassador Program recognizes exceptional 4-H members who […]
Washington, DC…The U.S. Department of Education announced its Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) will resume collections of its defaulted federal student loan portfolio on Monday, May 5th. The Department has not collected on defaulted loans since March 2020. Resuming collections protects taxpayers from shouldering the cost of federal student loans that borrowers willingly undertook […]
Murphys, CA…Quyle Kilns is located at Brice Station in Murphys and has been in business since 1957. There are many amazing potters represented in the showroom. Lessons are available. #ruralliving #calaverascounty #outandaboutinthemotherlode #pottery
San Andreas, CA…Dick Tanner presented the history of the Tanner Family and Modern Logging Techniques at the April Dinner meeting of the Calaveras Historical Society. #Calaverascounty, #ruralliving #history #localhistory
Arnold, CA…We are pleased to announce our annual Mustang Bingo Night, taking place on Friday, May 2nd at 5:00 PM at Hazel Fischer Elementary School. We invite you to support our school community by participating in our online Silent Auction. Each class has contributed either a one-of-a-kind art piece or a thoughtfully themed gift basket, […]
Angels Camp, CA…Mark your calendars for “Chicago: The Musical” (Teen Edition), a production by Bret Harte Drama scheduled to premiere on April 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM. Based on the book by Bob Fosse and Fred Ebb, and the play by Maurine Dallas Watkins, “Chicago: The Musical” (Teen Edition) tells the story of two women […]
Columbia, CA…California State Parks and Friends of Columbia State Historic Park invite you to step back in time and experience “Columbia Diggins 1852.” Join us from May 15 – 18 at Columbia State Historic Park for this annual living history event. Immerse yourself in the 1850s as over 100 dedicated volunteers bring history to life through clothing, food and […]
Murphys, CA – The beloved community fundraiser Chicken in a Barrel is back on Saturday, June 7 from 12–5 PM at Murphys Community Park —and it’s shaping up to be our biggest event yet! All proceeds support the students of Albert Michelson Elementary School , and the entire community is invited to come out, enjoy […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a first-of-its-kind informational tool to help students better understand their options for education and career planning. The Cradle-to-Career (C2C) Data System links datasets from K-12 and higher education, social service, and workforce entities to unite information from disconnected data across sectors and provide insights previously unavailable. This system will allow the […]
Sonora, CA…The Columbia College Community Chorus presents its annual Spring Concert in the sanctuary of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Sonora, with two performances the last weekend of April: Saturday, April 26, at 3:00 pm and Sunday, April 27, also at 3:00 pm. The 49-member Community Chorus, accompanied by an orchestra and Mark Seiver on […]
San Andreas, CA…On March 28, 2025, more than 90 first responders from Calaveras County engaged in active shooter training at the Mountain Oaks School in San Andreas, CA. This training emphasized the collaboration between law enforcement, fire services, and other first responders in accessing and treating victims during a hostile incident, focusing on delivering prompt […]
Angels Camp, CA…On March 24, the Calaveras County Board of Education unanimously voted to appoint Associate Superintendent Jared Hungerford as the interim Calaveras County Superintendent of Schools, effective July 1, 2025. Current Superintendent Karen Vail, who recently announced her retirement after 26 years of service to Calaveras County students, recommended Hungerford for the role to […]
Angels Camp, CA…Join us for a lively discussion of the geologic legacy of Calaveras County and how this land went from being an ocean floor to the mountains, rocks, and minerals we see today. 400 million years of local history! Geologist, Glen White will share examples of common rock types found in Calaveras County and […]
Washington, DC…Since 1979, the U.S. Department of Education has spent over $3 trillion with virtually nothing to show for it. Despite per-pupil spending having increased by more than 245% over that period, there has been virtually no measurable improvement in student achievement: Math and reading scores for 13-year-olds are at the lowest level in decades. […]
Murphys, CA…Today we celebrated two special students of the month! Sierra Johnson & Caitlyn Johnson! Sierra Johnson Sierra is often quiet in class, and this partially masks her talent in leadership. Sierra is an avid water sportster, representing Brat Harte in water polo and swim team. She is a member of FFA, Outdoor Science Club, […]
Avery, CA…No School – Thursday, March 13 (Snow Day) – Make up scheduled for Monday, April 14th. Good Morning Staff and Families, This is Superintendent Hoskins from Vallecito Union School District. After inspecting conditions on the road and school sites this morning we have decided to call a snow day for Thursday, March 13th. In […]
Calaveras County, CA…The 40th Annual Calaveras County Science Fair, held on March 8, 2025, brought together young scientific minds from across the county, celebrating four decades of student innovation, inquiry, and achievement. Hosted by the Calaveras County Office of Education (CCOE), the milestone event showcased projects from students in 4th through 11th grades, highlighting their […]
Angels Camp, CA…Educators devote countless time, and often their own resources, to help students pursue their passions. The California FFA Foundation, California Farm Bureau and Nationwide have named Carrie Phillips, an agricultural teacher at Bret Harte High School, as a finalist for the 2024-2025 Ag Educator of the Year honor through Nationwide’s Golden Owl Award. […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Bret Harte High School Fire Tech Program recently conducted a comprehensive training exercise involving all local fire agencies. The exercise provided valuable hands-on experience for students and fostered collaboration among the region’s firefighting professionals. The training exercise simulated a realistic emergency scenario of a six-car accident, allowing students to apply their classroom […]
Angels Camp, CA…Chris Enss is a New York Times bestselling author who has been writing about women of the Old West for more than thirty years. She has penned more than fifty published books on the subject. Her work has been honored with nine Will Rogers Medallion Awards, two Elmer Kelton Book Awards, an Oklahoma […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…The Annual Mountain Ranch Seed & Scion Exchange was held on Sunday February 23, 2025. This event provided Calaveras County with the highest quality seeds and education to build ecological resiliency for the generations to come. #Gardeningeducation #seeds #farming #homegrown #calaverascounty #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #seedexhange
Mount Vernon, VA…Since today is actually Washington’s birthday we thought it was fitting to publish his farewell address that has become one of our founding documents and is as relevant today as when it was published. To the People of the United States September 19, 1796. Friends and Fellow-Citizens: The period for a new election […]
Avery, CA…Fundraiser for Hazel Fischer Elementary and Avery Middle School! Order now, and pick up your sweet treats on Friday, March 14th. This is a joint fundraiser facilitated by Avery Middle School Parents Club and Hazel Fischer Parents Club. ALL orders may be picked up at Mountain Aloha Bike Shop in Avery. *****Orders will NOT […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the addition of two new academy graduates to our law enforcement team. Tuscany Napoli and Francisco Benitez graduated from the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Regional Basic Peace Officer Academy (Class 193-24) on Friday, February 7th, and will begin their field training with us next week. […]
San Andreas, CA…On February 15, 2025, at 9:00 AM, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office will host the second and final offering of the Emergency Livestock Pass mandatory training for 2025. To register for the training, please contact Lieutenant Greg Stark at 209-754-6783 or Sergeant Jason Waite at 209-754-6786. Beginning in January 2025, the Calaveras County […]
