Mokelumne Hill Fifth Grader Wins Attendance Awareness Poster Contest

Mokelumne Hill Fifth Grader Wins Attendance Awareness Poster Contest

Mokelumne Hill, CA…The Calaveras County Attendance Awareness Poster Contest, now in its eighth year, continues to celebrate the creativity of students while emphasizing the importance of attending school. Established in 2016, the contest is a collaborative effort of the Calaveras County Office of Education, the Student Attendance Review Board (SARB), the Calaveras County Sheriff, and […]

Glass Painting, Fairy Lights, Mimosas & Munchies

Glass Painting, Fairy Lights, Mimosas & Munchies

Burson, CA…Glass Painting, Fairy Lights, Mimosas & Munchies – What’s not to Like!! FOR YOUR PLEASURE AND ENJOYMENT – GLASS PAINTING, FAIRLY LIGHTS, MIMOSAS AND MUNCHIES! Please Pay Ahead and Reserve your seat. See Attached Flyer for information and QR Code. Contact is artist Linda Conversa (209)985-4510. Time (Friday) 6:00 am Location Burson Community Center […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Partners with Local Schools to Support 2024 Red Ribbon Week Program

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Partners with Local Schools to Support 2024 Red Ribbon Week Program

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office proudly participated in the 2024 Red Ribbon Week, an annual initiative promoting drug-free lifestyles. As part of the celebration, Sheriff Rachelle Whiting and Undersheriff Chris Villegas selected the top three winning drawings from each classroom who participated in a coloring contest. Sheriff Whiting later met with these local […]

Thousands to Attend Cross Country at Frogtown

Thousands to Attend Cross Country at Frogtown

Angels Camp, CA…Large Cross Country event for 2024 in on November 9, 2024. Hosted by Bret Harte High School, the fairgrounds will have as many as 8,000 kids, coaches and parents throughout the two events. Local eateries may expect an increase in business and residents may experience traffic delays. The course encompasses the Calaveras County […]

VUSD Board Member Has Concerns about the VTA ~ Letter to the Editor by Tim Bottomley

VUSD Board Member Has Concerns about the VTA ~ Letter to the Editor by Tim Bottomley

Avery, CA…Dear Editor, I am writing to express my serious concerns and dissatisfaction with the VTA’s conduct during the current school board election cycle. As a board member, I am appalled by how you have represented the association. First, holding a candidate’s night for all three board positions when only one seat is up for […]

You Are Invited to Bar Ale Day at Spence Ranch Feed & Supply!

You Are Invited to Bar Ale Day at Spence Ranch Feed & Supply!

Angels Camp, CA…You Are Invited to Bar Ale Day at Spence Ranch Feed & Supply!   Your Bar ALE Representative will be here with samples of poultry and equine products, coupons, and a raffle to win some new products! SATURDAY 5TH OCTOBER, 2024 START AT 10:00 AM – 4:00PM SPENCE RANCH FEED & SUPPLY 1291 CA-49, […]

Coach Kraig Clifton, November 27, 1973 – September 23, 2024

Coach Kraig Clifton, November 27, 1973 – September 23, 2024

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Basketball community mourns the loss of beloved coach and teacher Kraig Clifton after a 9-year battle with pancreatic cancer. A true champion on the court as a player and a coach, he was an even better person off the court, positively impacting the lives of countless students, players and most importantly, […]

Governor Newsom Signs Legislation to Limit the Use of Smartphones in Schools

Governor Newsom Signs Legislation to Limit the Use of Smartphones in Schools

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 3216, the Phone-Free School Act, to require every school district, charter school and county office of education to develop a policy limiting the use of smartphones by July 1, 2026. Building on his calls for school districts to restrict the use of smartphones on school campuses, Governor Gavin […]

Calaveras Homecoming Parade & Uptown Rally is September 27th!

Calaveras Homecoming Parade & Uptown Rally is September 27th!

San Andreas, CA…State Route 49 in San Andreas will be impacted by the Annual Calaveras High School Homecoming Parade on Friday, September 27, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Main Street and Court Street will be closed to through traffic during the Annual Calaveras High School Homecoming Uptown Rally. Please observe all traffic control […]

Bret Harte Union High School District Refinances Bonds to Save Taxpayers $1.4M

Bret Harte Union High School District Refinances Bonds to Save Taxpayers $1.4M

Angels Camp, CA – In a strategic move that will result in significant financial savings for taxpayers, the Bret Harte Union High School District has refinanced approximately $5 million of its outstanding general obligation bonds, yielding a projected savings of $1.4 million. Superintendent Scott Nanik made the announcement and called the news a “delivery of […]

Notice of Public Hearing for Sufficiency of Textbooks for Vallecito Union School District

Notice of Public Hearing for Sufficiency of Textbooks for Vallecito Union School District

Avery, CA…NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING! The Vallecito Union School District will hold a Public Hearing: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Vallecito Union School District Office – Conference Room, 4545 B. Moran Road, Avery, CA 95224. This Public Hearing will be held to determine whether each student has or will have sufficient textbooks and/or instructional […]

Chitty Bang Bang Live This Weekend in Angels Camp

Chitty Bang Bang Live This Weekend in Angels Camp

Angels Camp, CA…Take a fantastic musical adventure with an out-of-this-world car that flies through the air and sails the seas! Based on the beloved 1968 film, and featuring an unforgettable score by the Sherman Brothers, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is one family-friendly blockbuster that audiences will find “Truly Scrumptious.” An eccentric inventor, Caractacus Potts, sets […]

Calaveras Sheriff’s Office & School Resource Officer McNurlin Welcome Kids Back to School

Calaveras Sheriff’s Office & School Resource Officer McNurlin Welcome Kids Back to School

San Andreas, CA…As the new school year begins in 2024, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office is excited to welcome back our inspiring teachers and hardworking students and also introduce Deputy Scott McNurlin, Calaveras County’s new School Resource Officer. Deputy McNurlin was transferred to the position of School Resource Officer based on his passion for the […]

The Creators Hub Presents a Discussion with Award Winning Freelance Filmmaker Manuel Crosby

The Creators Hub Presents a Discussion with Award Winning Freelance Filmmaker Manuel Crosby

San Andreas, CA…As a director, cinematographer, and editor, Manuel’s list of credits include over 29 short and feature length films, documentaries, and TV productions. Two of his films have been accepted into the prestigious Sundance Film Festival. Currently living in South Lake Tahoe, Manuel grew up in Valley Springs and used his hometown in his […]

Calaveras Unified School District Awarded $1.1M Community-School Grant

Calaveras Unified School District Awarded $1.1M Community-School Grant

Valley Springs, CA…Calaveras Unified School District (CUSD) has been awarded a $1,187,500 California Department of Education (CDE) grant to establish “community school” programming at San Andreas Elementary School over the next five years, beginning with the 2024-2025 school year. The CDE’s website defines a community school as one that takes a “whole-child” approach to school […]

All Bret Harte & Mark Twain School Programs Closed Tuesday & Wednesday

All Bret Harte & Mark Twain School Programs Closed Tuesday & Wednesday

Angels Camp, CA…All Summer School & Special Education programs will be closed Tuesday do to the Aero Fire & Wednesday for Juneteeth. Summer School at Mark Twain is closed tomorrow. Summer School at Bret Harte is closed tomorrow. All Special Education Programs are closed tomorrow. All School programs are closed Wednesday in observance of the […]

Go Beyond Dill Pickles with UCCE Master Food Preservers

Go Beyond Dill Pickles with UCCE Master Food Preservers

San Andreas, CA…Go beyond dill pickles! Many other vegetables and fruits can become a pickled or fermented product, either canned for a shelf-stable product for year-round enjoyment, or without canning to be enjoyed in the short term. Join UCCE Master Food Preservers of Amador/Calaveras Counties on June 15th as we present a class, “We can […]

Albert Michelson Exhibit Inspires Young Minds at Angels Camp Museum

Albert Michelson Exhibit Inspires Young Minds at Angels Camp Museum

Angels Camp, CA…The Angels Camp Museum has been bustling with excitement as it has now welcomed enthusiastic students from Mark Twain Elementary, Albert Michelson Elementary, and Valley Springs Elementary schools. The students, brimming with curiosity, embarked on a special tour of the new exhibit that celebrates the life and achievements of Albert Michelson, the first […]

The 2024 Junior Livestock Auction Brings In Over $1.2 Million

The 2024 Junior Livestock Auction Brings In Over $1.2 Million

Anels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)..From Frogtown..”The Calaveras County Fair Junior Livestock Auction brought in more than 1.2 million dollars. Thank you so much to our leaders, volunteers and staff but most of all thank you buyers.”. Calaveras County and other local counties are wonderful indeed.  Ladies, Gents, Boys & Girls that is from a county with […]

Congratulations to 2024 Miss Calaveras Arabelle Jones & Her Court! Over 80 Photos & Full Pageant Video!

Congratulations to 2024 Miss Calaveras Arabelle Jones & Her Court!  Over 80 Photos & Full Pageant Video!

Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)..The New Miss Calaveras 2024 Arabelle Jones & First Princess Anastacia Sharpe, Second Princess Ava Weatherby-Plank & New for this year Miss Calaveras International Eva Crosetto. Below are over 80 photos in the photo album. There is also the full over two hour pageant video.  

Calaveras County 2024 Teachers of the Year

Calaveras County 2024 Teachers of the Year

Murphys, CA…On May 2nd, the Angels-Murphys Rotary recognized outstanding educators from across Calaveras County, celebrating the dedication and excellence they bring to their classrooms. The 2024 Teachers of the Year are exemplary individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment, innovation, and passion in their roles, enriching the lives of countless students and contributing significantly to the […]

Calaveras County High Schools Host “CASEY’S PLEDGE” Activity

Calaveras County High Schools Host “CASEY’S PLEDGE” Activity

Angels Camp, CA…The Friday Night Live Chapters at Bret Harte and Calaveras High School invited students to take “Casey’s Pledge,” a promise to be sober or not drink and drive before their prom on April 27th. “Casey’s Pledge” is a statewide prevention program that encourages youth to take an active role in reducing the negative […]

Columbia College Graduates Fire Academy Students

Columbia College Graduates Fire Academy Students

Sonora, CA…The Columbia College Fire Academy is pleased to announce that 24 students have earned graduation and Certificates of Completion from the Fire Technology Program. Students who completed Firefighter 1 and 2 were awarded their certificates on May 2, 2024 at Columbia College in Oak Pavilion. Certificates are awarded upon students’ successful completion of academic […]

The Mother Lode’s Greater Sierra Forestry Corps Graduates its Second Cohort at Columbia College

The Mother Lode’s Greater Sierra Forestry Corps Graduates its Second Cohort at Columbia College

Columbia, CA…The Greater Sierra Forestry Corps, a WIOA Title-1 financially assisted program, is excited to announce the graduation of its second cohort, which took place on May 1st in the Dogwood Forum at Columbia College. Over 16 weeks, Corps participants received extensive training in Wildland Fire Fuels Management (six weeks) and Foundations in Wildland Firefighting […]

Columbia College 2023 – 2024 Graduates

Columbia College 2023 – 2024 Graduates

Sonora, CA…Among the graduating class of Fall 2023, 25 Associate of Arts Degrees have been conferred, 6 Associate of Arts Transfer Degrees, 32 Associate of Science Degrees, and 10 Associate of Science Degrees. Seventeen (17) students will graduate with distinction (cumulative grade point averages of 3.75 or better**) and 9 with honors (between 3.5 and […]

Studio 4 Dance Theater Invites the Community to the Annual Student Showcase May 3rd & 4th

Studio 4 Dance Theater Invites the Community to the Annual Student Showcase May 3rd & 4th

Angels Camp, CA…Studio 4 Dance Theater is proud to announce its highly anticipated annual Student Showcase, set to light up the stage at the Bret Harte Theater in Angels Camp this coming May.  Mark your calendars for an enriching display of talent as our dedicated dancers perform an array of captivating dance pieces across multiple genres. This […]

The 2024 Arnold Firewise Community Meeting is May 4th!

The 2024 Arnold Firewise Community Meeting is May 4th!

Arnold, CA…Hear the Latest from District 3 Supervisor Martin Huberty, Ebbetts Pass Fire District Chief Mike Johnson, the CC Sheriff’s Office & Office of Emergency Sevices, CAL FIRE, Tuolumne FIREWISE, US CCWD, and visit the many booths for additional resources and community services.  BBQ lunch provided by Cal-Waste! May 4th from 9:00 – 12:00 at […]

Studio 4 Dance Theater Invites the Community to the Annual Student Showcase May 3rd & 4th

Studio 4 Dance Theater Invites the Community to the Annual Student Showcase May 3rd & 4th

Angels Camp, CA…Studio 4 Dance Theater is proud to announce its highly anticipated annual Student Showcase, set to light up the stage at the Bret Harte Theater in Angels Camp this coming May.  Mark your calendars for an enriching display of talent as our dedicated dancers perform an array of captivating dance pieces across multiple genres. This […]

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