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 […]
Angels Camp, CA… This past weekend, over 34 students and their team teacher/coach participated in the first-ever fully virtual student event, Battle of the Books. Students and teachers were delighted to have the friendly academic competition when all student events have otherwise come to a halt during the pandemic. Last year was the first year […]
Fresno County, CA… Save the Date! Register now for a California Forest Stewardship Workshop Online beginning January 27, 2021 – April 13, 2021, and in person Saturday, February 20th, Fresno County. Join the workshop to understand and protect your forests by developing a Forest Management Plan. Topics include: • Forest management objectives and planning • […]
Sacramento, CA… Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring January 15, 2021, as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the State of California. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. taught us that we are ultimately measured not by where we stand in moments of comfort and convenience, but by the stands we take during […]
Angels Camp, CA… January is National Mentoring Month, the annual campaign aimed at expanding quality mentoring opportunities to connect more of our country’s young people with caring adults. This year, Calaveras Mentoring is celebrating with a social media campaign showcasing all of the opportunities to join Calaveras Mentoring programs. The local campaign will enlighten and […]
Sacramento, CA… Governor Gavin Newsom today released the State Safe Schools for All plan, California’s framework to support schools to continue operating safely in-person and to expand the number of schools safely resuming in-person instruction. Informed by growing evidence of the decreased risks and increased benefits of in-person instruction especially for our youngest students – […]
San Andreas, CA… Calaveras county has been designated a ‘professional shortage area’, where the ratio of the population to the number of health care providers is over 60% higher than in other California counties. Local stakeholder, Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC), recognizes the importance of supporting the programs offered to youth who are considering a […]
Columbia, CA…Columbia College’s Fire Academy would like to announce the graduation and Certificates of Completion to the successful students of the Fire Technology Program. The certificates are awarded based on the student’s successful completion of the academic and manipulative training as mandated for a California Firefighter 1 Certification. The students must still complete six months […]
Columbia, CA…Growing safety concerns surrounding COVID-19 and Tuolumne County’s inclusion in the recent Regional Stay Home Order have led to the cancellation of Columbia College volleyball and basketball through the spring of 2021. We remain hopeful that the 2021-2022 season will bring Athletics back to the Oak Pavilion and the community will be there to […]
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 […]
Sonora, CA…From TC Fire…”We’re currently planning to do our annual Joint Basic Volunteer Firefighter Academy starting in January following COVID safety precautions. It will be for Volunteer Firefighters, Water Tender Operators, and EMS Responders. Everyone that takes this Academy will get the following certificates: California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI) Hazardous Materials First Responder State Fire […]
Amador County, CA… Scott Hunkins, President of the Amador County Teachers Association (ACTA), with the support of the classified unit led by Theresa Cramer, released the following statement on behalf of ACTA educators after hearing the Amador County Health Officer, Dr. Kerr, inform the Amador County Board of Supervisors that case rates are becoming more […]
Burlingame, CA… California Teachers Association President E. Toby Boyd issued the following statement congratulating President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris for their historical victory in which they garnered nearly 76,000,000 votes in the 2020 election. “On behalf of our 310,000 members, CTA congratulates President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on their […]
San Andreas… 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 meeting, […]
Murphys, CA…The Bret Harte FFA Chapter hosted the 31st annual Cow Pie Social at Ironstone Vineyards on Friday, October 30th beginning at 5:30 in the evening. Due to the COVID restrictions, the Bret Harte FFA chapter had to find a new way to continue a community tradition and our members sold tickets for a chance […]
San Andreas… 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 meeting, […]
Vallecito, CA… As we approach election day, I would like to share some facts regarding Measure I with our school community. The funds generated by the passage of Measure I are very important in completing the much-needed facilities renovation that we have undertaken with Measure E funds. Although Measure I is a small Bond the […]
