Washington, DC… National Women’s History Month traces its roots to March 8, 1857, when women from various New York City factories staged a protest over poor working conditions. The first Women’s Day celebration in the United States was in 1909, also in New York City. More than seven decades later, Congress in 1981 established National […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today signed a $6.6 billion package to accelerate the safe return to in-person instruction across California and empower schools to immediately expand academic, mental health and social-emotional supports, including over the summer. The package was passed by the Legislature with overwhelming, bipartisan support after it was announced earlier this week. Governor Newsom […]
Sacramento, CA…California Teachers Association President E. Toby Boyd issued the following statement on the passage of Assembly Bill 86 by the California Legislature: “CTA’s priority is the safety of our students, their families, educators and school staff. We recognize the efforts of state lawmakers in designating vaccine supply for educators who have been in schools […]
Sacramento, CA…Following last week’s announcement by Governor Gavin Newsom that, beginning March 1, at least 10 percent of vaccine supply would be dedicated to education workers – including teachers, paraprofessionals, bus drivers, child care workers and site-based administrators – the state outlined its plan to execute on the Governor’s commitment. “The education professionals who nurture and […]
San Andreas, CA… The Mission of the Calaveras Unified School District is to partner with its families and communities in order to graduate all students as engaged, responsible and skilled citizens enabling them to achieve personal success. Any individual who requires disability-related accommodations, including auxiliary aids and services, in order to participate in the board […]
Angels Camp, CA… Each year, the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) presents the Partners in Excellence Award to outstanding community partnerships. The award recognizes individual leadership and contributions of school administrators, educators, and community leaders. The Partners in Excellence Award was given to Calaveras Public Health for their excellence in communication, coordination and partnership […]
Burlingame, CA…The California Teachers Association launched an ad campaign today highlighting the ongoing threat of COVID-19 and its variants, and the importance of vaccines and multilayered safety measures as politicians and school districts ready to open additional schools for in-person instruction and accommodate more students on already-open campuses. The television ads, titled “Safety First,” warn of schools […]
San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center will host a virtual workshop on Feb. 18 focusing on Winter Wellness with tips to help folks overcome “The Winter Blues.” It will be held via Zoom at 5:30 p.m. You must register in advance on the MTMC Webpage. “Every year winter weather can limit activities and make a […]
San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center will host a virtual workshop on Feb. 18 focusing on Winter Wellness with tips to help folks overcome “The Winter Blues.” It will be held via Zoom at 5:30 p.m. You must register in advance on the MTMC Webpage. “Every year winter weather can limit activities and make a […]
Washington, DC…Three years ago today, a lone gunman took the lives of 14 students and three educators at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. In seconds, the lives of dozens of families, and the life of an American community, were changed forever. For three years now, the Parkland families have spent birthdays and […]
Washington, DC…But we can do more. Shortly before taking office, I set an ambitious but achievable goal of opening most K-8 schools by the end of my first 100 days. I’ve said all along that this is a national imperative — one that can only be achieved if Congress provides states and communities with the […]
Arnold, CA…Ebbetts Pass Fire was able to get in some ice rescue training today. This training is pretty fun for us, however, we would hate for one of our citizens to actually fall through the ice. The ice in our area is dangerous to be on. Please stay off the ice! Source = Ebbetts Pass […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the state has launched the Safe Schools for All Plan’s interactive Safe Schools Reopening Map, an online tool providing a statewide snapshot of the status of school reopenings across California. The map supports local communities in making data-driven decisions to safely open classrooms and helps ensure public transparency. […]
Sacramento, CA…The anticipated CDC Guidelines to reopen public schools safely was released Friday, reiterating what California’s educators have been calling for over the last 10 months: Masks and PPE, 6-feet for physical and social distancing, handwashing stations and proper ventilation, surface cleaning and sanitization; contact tracing, weekly testing, and prioritizing vaccinations for educators and school staff […]
San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center will host a virtual workshop on Feb. 18 focusing on Winter Wellness with tips to help folks overcome “The Winter Blues.” It will be held via Zoom at 5:30 p.m. You must register in advance on the MTMC Webpage. “Every year winter weather can limit activities and make a […]
Angels Camp, CA… Congratulations to Jared Hungerford for receiving the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Region 7 award as the Adult Education Administrator of the Year! Jared Hungerford is the Director of Curriculum and Instruction/Adult Education Coordinator for the Calaveras County Office of Education. There are over 750 educational leaders from Amador, Calaveras, Tuolumne, […]
København, Denmark…Using patient data, artificial intelligence can make a 90 percent accurate assessment of whether a person will die from COVID-19 or not, according to new research at the University of Copenhagen. Body mass index (BMI), gender and high blood pressure are among the most heavily weighted factors. The research can be used to predict […]
San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center will host a virtual workshop on Feb. 18 focusing on Winter Wellness with tips to help folks overcome “The Winter Blues.” It will be held via Zoom at 5:30 p.m. You must register in advance on the MTMC Webpage. “Every year winter weather can limit activities and make a […]
All Calaveras County Students Are Invited! Grades 4th – 12th. Winners could be eligible to compete in the California State and Engineering Fair! Easy as 1,2,3!! 1. Pick a Project: Science, Engineering, Math/Computer Science 2. Experiment, Chart/Graph, Notes/Pictures, Complete template provided 3. Submit your Project, Completed PDF Template, Project Video How to participate: 1. Visit […]
Washington, DC…United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) led their colleagues in reintroducing their bicameral resolution outlining a bold plan for President Biden to tackle the student loan debt crisis by using existing authority under the Higher Education Act to cancel up to $50,000 in […]
Placerville, CA… The University of California Master Food Preserver Program invites adults interested in helping others learn about safe home food preservation to apply for certification as a UC Master Food Preserver volunteer in the following counties: Amador, Calaveras, Del Norte, Humboldt, Inyo, Mono, Orange, San Francisco, San Mateo, Solano, Sonoma, and Yolo. The 2021 […]
Angels Camp, CA… Bret Harte High School is accepting nominations for the most dedicated student athletes and coaches of Bret Harte Athletics to honor in their Athletic Hall of Fame induction class of 2021. This special honor will recognize members of the Bret Harte family who have distinguished themselves as outstanding contributors to athletics at […]
San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center will host a virtual workshop on Feb. 18 focusing on Winter Wellness with tips to help folks overcome “The Winter Blues.” It will be held via Zoom at 5:30 p.m. You must register in advance on the MTMC Webpage. “Every year winter weather can limit activities and make a […]
Angels Camp, CA…Robert “Bob” Bach was born, Jonathan Moses Ford, on November 21, 1939, in La Fallotte, Tenn. He was one of eight children of John and Elsie Ford. In 1940, the family came to California and settled in Melones here in Calaveras County because of employment opportunities in the Carson Hill Mine. In 1942, […]
Sonora, CA… To Be En Fluency – This conversational Spanish program is about you and your Spanish language experience. Come and learn more at the Informational Night and reserve your spot. RSVP at mli5learn@gmail.com . Got Spanish! Get it today, wait no longer! The Mora Learning Institute is designed for those who want to be […]
Angels Camp, CA…Due to the incoming storms with heavy snow forecasted and extreme weather, Bret Harte High School District has make the decision to go to remote learning on Thursday. Bret Harte will be on a Tues & Thursday Bell Schedule.
Stockton, CA… The California Department of Transportation invited you to a Virtual Public Workshop on Wednesday, February 24th, 2021, to provide a status update and project information about the State Route 49 Mokelumne River Bridge project. Project information and workshop presentation are available at the following link by February 10, 2021: https://bit.ly/3pzXG2N Join Zoom Meeting […]
Sonora, CA… On Jan 30, 2021 at 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM, You will learn the very basics of map reading with and without marked trails, using natural landmarks as guides for only $25. To prepare, we’ll email you the Navigational Handbook. You need to bring a compass, we’ll provide a map of the winery […]
Angels Camp, CA…Due to the incoming storms with heavy snow forecasted and extreme weather the Bret Harte High School District has make the decision to go to remote learning on Wednesday and possibly Thursday & Friday. Bret Harte will be on a Wednesday & Friday Bell Schedule.
Angels Camp, CA… The Bret Harte FFA proudly announced their 2020-2021 Greenhand Degree recipients on December 9th, 2020 at their monthly virtual meeting. At the meeting 78 members were awarded their Greenhand Degrees as well as a pin they can place upon their blue corduroy jackets. These individuals have each met the requirements needed in […]
