It’s Raining. It’s Pouring & It’s Bead & Party Time Tonight at Make and parTake!!

It’s Raining.  It’s Pouring & It’s Bead & Party Time Tonight at Make and parTake!!

Arnold, CA…It’s Raining. It’s Pouring. The old man is snoring! BORED? Wanna get out and have some fun? Check out Make and parTake. By day, your mild-mannered, family friendly fun place. But After Hours is even better! There are still seats available at our last beading event of the year. Come sip cider from Posterity, […]

Arnold Rim Trail — Guided Natural History & Tree Identifier Walks – 2026

Arnold Rim Trail — Guided Natural History & Tree Identifier Walks – 2026

Arnold, CA…Join retired National Park Service Rangers, Nancy Muleady-Mecham and Mary Anne Carlton as they share their extensive knowledge of the ecology and natural history of the Arnold Rim Trail and this area. ART Natural History Hikes with Nancy Muleady-Mecham, PhD Join Biology Professor Nancy Muleady-Mecham (Doc Nancy) for a stroll along the Arnold Rim […]

Make and parTake has New Crafts, New Classes, New Sessions & More!!

Make and parTake has New Crafts, New Classes, New Sessions & More!!

Arnold, CA…Make and parTake has a different activity planned for every Saturday this Spring, including the inaugural sessions for three new crafts! All ages and skill ranges are welcome. Most sessions start at 2:00. See our event calendar for details. Sessions could change without notice.   Our three new crafts will include Mini-albums, Personal Journals, and […]

Vallecito Union School District Seeking New Principal for Avery Middle School

Vallecito Union School District Seeking New Principal for Avery Middle School

Avery, CA…Vallecito Union School District is seeking a dynamic, personable, and student-centered leader to serve as ​Principal of Avery Middle School beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. Please spread the word about this great opportunity to work at Vallecito Union School District. For detailed information CLICK THE EDJOIN LINK

Bret Harte CTE Programs to be Featured in Documentary

Bret Harte CTE Programs to be Featured in Documentary

Angels Camp, CA…Jeremy Brooks and his team with The Education Talk Show were on campus yesterday March 17 filming our career technical education programs for a documentary on rural education that will be released later this year. Along with staff and students, local superintendents were interviewed and will be included in the documentary. Learn more […]

Traditional Hunter Education Course to be Held at the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office

Traditional Hunter Education Course to be Held at the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office

San Andreas, CA…The California Department of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW) will host a Traditional Hunter Education Course on March 21 and March 22, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The course will be held in the community room of the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office in San Andreas, 1045 Jeff Tuttle Drive. In an effort […]

From Proclamation to Practice: Kindness Week Unites Calaveras County

From Proclamation to Practice: Kindness Week Unites Calaveras County

Angels Camp, CA – A simple message carries a powerful reminder across Calaveras County this February: Kindness Starts With Me. (Left to right): Vice Chair Benjamin Stopper, District 5; Chair Martin Huberty, District 3; Autumn Andahl, District 2; Jared Hungerford; Debbie Strand; Amanda Folendord, District 4; Gary Tofanelli, District 1 In celebration of Kindness Week, […]

Repeat Champion Headlines 55th Annual Calaveras County Spelling Bee

Repeat Champion Headlines 55th Annual Calaveras County Spelling Bee

San Andreas, CA…On February 11, 2026, the gymnasium at Calaveras River Academy/Mountain Oaks was filled with focus and anticipation as 47 students in grades 6–9 competed in the 55th Annual Calaveras County Spelling Championship. Representing seven schools from across the county, students prepared to demonstrate not only their mastery of language, but also the perseverance […]

Record Attendance Marks 7th Annual Battle of the Books in Calaveras County

Record Attendance Marks 7th Annual Battle of the Books in Calaveras County

San Andreas, CA — A record-breaking 133 students from eight schools across Calaveras County gathered on Wednesday, Jan. 21, to compete in the 7th Annual Battle of the Books. This popular student event, offered by the Calaveras County Office of Education (CCOE), continues to grow each year and celebrates reading, teamwork, and academic competition. 4th/5th Grade […]

Shifting Norms, Shaping Futures: Youth-Led Media Campaign Aims to Reduce Underage Drinking

Shifting Norms, Shaping Futures: Youth-Led Media Campaign Aims to Reduce Underage Drinking

Calaveras County, CA…High school students from across Calaveras County are leading a creative, research-based media campaign to reduce underage drinking, using their voices to influence peers and spark positive change. The effort is led by the Calaveras County Youth Council, a countywide chapter of the Friday Night Live (FNL) program locally coordinated by the Calaveras […]

Bret Harte High School Announces 1st Semester Honor Roll

Bret Harte High School Announces 1st Semester Honor Roll

Angels Camp, CA – Bret Harte High School is proud to recognize 340 students for achieving academic excellence during the first semester of the 2025-2026 school year. These students have earned a place on the Honor Roll, demonstrating exceptional dedication and commitment to their studies. “We are incredibly proud of these students for their hard […]

Calaveras High State Championship Rally Today!!!

Calaveras High State Championship Rally Today!!!

San Andreas, CA…Main Street in San Andreas will be impacted by the Calaveras High School State Championship Rally on Friday, December 19, 2025, from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Main Street and Court Street will be closed to traffic during the rally. Please observe all traffic control signs and instructions of onsite personnel. Contact Calaveras […]

Arnold Ace Home Center Thanks Everyone Who Attended Their Holiday Classes

Arnold Ace Home Center Thanks Everyone Who Attended Their Holiday Classes

Arnold, CA…As this holiday season comes to a close, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who joined us for one of our holiday classes. Your creativity, laughter, and community spirit made each gathering truly special. We’re already looking forward to welcoming you back next year for more festive fun, hands-on projects, and […]

Ebbetts Pass Wintersports History Night in Bear Valley! Chuck Toeniskoetter 2025 Honoree!

Ebbetts Pass Wintersports History Night in Bear Valley!  Chuck Toeniskoetter 2025 Honoree!

Bear Valley, CA…Chuck Toeniskoetter will be the 2025 Honoree! There will also be a photo presentation of photos by Robert Chamberlian photo presentation mostly from December 1967, the Bear Valley early days. The event is free and open to the public.  The event is tomorrow night December 13th!  Don’t miss it!! A volunteer organization, founded […]

Ski and Snowboarding Joins Bret Harte’s Athletic Program

Ski and Snowboarding Joins Bret Harte’s Athletic Program

Angels Camp, CA…Bret Harte is now home to the newest member school competing in the California-Nevada Interscholastic Ski & Snowboard Federation (CNISSF). Joining the “South 1” division, the Bret Harte Ski & Snowboarding Team will compete alongside Amador/Argonaut, El Dorado, Oak Ridge, Ponderosa and Union Mine High Schools at Sierra at Tahoe and their home […]

Congratulations to the Newest FBI-LEEDA Supervisor Leadership Institute graduates!

Congratulations to the Newest FBI-LEEDA Supervisor Leadership Institute graduates!

San Andreas, CA…A huge shoutout to the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office in San Andreas, CA for hosting this outstanding FBI-LEEDA course. Thank you to instructor Luis Soler for delivering exceptional training and equipping these leaders with the tools they need to excel. These graduates are ready to lead with confidence, integrity, and purpose. The future of […]

Calaveras County Sheriff’s School Resource Deputy and Evidence Technician Attend the Annual Dinner with a Scientist

Calaveras County Sheriff’s School Resource Deputy and Evidence Technician Attend the Annual Dinner with a Scientist

San Andreas, CA…On November 5, 2025, the Calaveras Sheriff’s Office School Resource Deputy and Evidence Technician participated in the annual “Dinner with a Scientist” event held at Mark Twain Hall at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds. The event was hosted by the Calaveras County Office of Education. Dinner with a Scientist gives 4th-12th grade students a […]

Peyton Heermance; Bret Harte’s First National FFA Proficiency Champion

Peyton Heermance; Bret Harte’s First National FFA Proficiency Champion

Angels Camp, CA…Senior Peyton Heermance earned national honors last Friday October 31st in Indianapolis when he was declared the 2025 National FFA Agricultural Proficiency in Veterinary Science Champion at the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo. Heermance was also named the California FFA State Veterinary Science Proficiency Award Champion in April at the 97th Annual […]

Small Districts, Big Impact: SSDA Executive Director Speaks at Annual School Board Gathering

Small Districts, Big Impact: SSDA Executive Director Speaks at Annual School Board Gathering

Murphys, CA…Calaveras County school board members and superintendents from all five school districts gathered last Thursday for the annual School Board Dinner, hosted by Calaveras County Superintendent of Schools, Jared Hungerford. The event featured guest speaker Yuri Calderon, Executive Director of the Small School Districts Association (SSDA), accompanied by Amy Roehl, SSDA’s Director of Programs […]

Give Back While You Create & Support Hazel Fischer Elementary! Arnold Ace Home Center, Much More Than a Hardware Store!

Give Back While You Create & Support Hazel Fischer Elementary!  Arnold Ace Home Center, Much More Than a Hardware Store!

Arnold, CA…Diy candle bar fundraiser! Hosted by Ace Hardware. What’s included:One pre-wicked glass candle jar base. A metal lid to seal your jar after each use Mix & match up to five choices of fall scented wax beads Scent options:Sticky buns Apple strudel Carmel corn Rake pile leaf Brown butter pumpkin Now until September 30th!Give […]

Be Prepared Calaveras: Back to School with Local Superintendents

Be Prepared Calaveras: Back to School with Local Superintendents

San Andreas, CA…In this insightful episode of Be Prepared Calaveras, Martha Rubin sits down with Scott Nanik, Superintendent of Bret Harte Union High School District, and Ronald J. Estes, Interim Superintendent of Calaveras Unified School District, to talk about the start of the new school year. They discuss how families can stay informed, get involved, […]

From Classroom to Forest Trail: Mountain Oaks Teachers Lead at Celebrate Teachers Event

From Classroom to Forest Trail: Mountain Oaks Teachers Lead at Celebrate Teachers Event

Calaveras Big Trees State Park, CA…This past Saturday, Calaveras Big Trees State Park welcomed educators from Amador, Calaveras, and Tuolumne counties for the 4th Annual Celebrate Teachers event, hosted at the park’s historic Jack Knight Hall. Teachers enjoyed free park admission for a day of exploration, professional connections, and resource sharing to inspire student engagement […]

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