Cambridge, MA…One of the most pressing shortages facing hospitals during the Covid-19 emergency is a lack of ventilators. These machines can keep patients breathing when they no longer can on their own, and they can cost around $30,000 each. Now, a rapidly assembled volunteer team of engineers, physicians, computer scientists, and others, centered at MIT, […]
San Andreas, CA…Give Now During Blood Shortage. Healthy donors who are feeling well needed now. Schedule your appointment today. THURSDAY, APRIL 9th 9am – 3pm. Community Blood Drive, Calaveras Unified District Office, Instructional Media Center 3304 Highway 12, San Andreas **Due to social distancing** please make an appointment at redcrossblood.org (sponsor code: Calaveras) or call […]
Angels Camp, CA…Based on the recommendations from Dr. Dean Kelaita of the Calaveras County Public Health Department, the Calaveras County superintendents have made a unified, regional decision to extend school closures for at least as long as California Governor Gavin Newsom’s ‘Stay at Home Order’ is in effect. The safety and wellness of students, families […]
Angels Camp, CA…Scott Nanik, Superintendent of Schools at Calaveras County Office of Education speaking regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Coronavirus Information & Resources. From the desk of Calaveras County Superintendent of Schools Scott Nanik: We continue to be in uncharted territory. Yesterday I was on Facebook LIVE for Calaveras County OES. You can find it at […]
Sacramento, CA…Today, California education and health officials released new guidance for K-12 schools to help education leaders meet the needs of all students affected by school closures, with an emphasis on assisting low-income children and those with disabilities. This guidance follows Governor Gavin Newsom’s March 13 Executive Order, which ensured that schools continue to receive funding and outlined […]
Avery, CA…Meals for Michelson, Avery Middle School, and Hazel Fischer students: MEAL PROGRAM: We understand that many of our students rely on the food program. In order to continue to provide breakfast and lunch meal service, parents/guardians whose students are on the free and reduced program at ANY DISTRICT SITE can receive food items by […]
San Andreas, CA…Dear Parents/Guardians, The Calaveras Unified School District (CUSD) Food & Nutrition Services (FNS) program will provide an opportunity for families to drive though and pick up meals for the children in their family at a number of school sites during the school closures. CHILDREN MUST BE PRESENT IN ORDER FOR MEALS TO BE […]
Sonora, California – March 15, 2020 – The Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools (TCSOS) in partnership with the county’s eleven school districts, serving more than 6,000 students combined, announced today that all public schools in the county will close, effective Monday, March 16, in an effort to provide time for planning for a possible long […]
Angels Camp, CA…Today the Calaveras County Superintendent of Schools Scott Nanik coordinated a conference call with Calaveras County School District Superintendents and the Calaveras County Public Health. Based upon the recommendation of Public Health all Calaveras County schools will be closed immediately with hopes of reopening on April 6, 2020. Student, staff and community safety […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order ensuring California public school districts retain state funding even in the event of physical closure. The order directs school districts to use those state dollars to fund distance learning and high quality educational opportunities, provide school meals and, as practicable, arrange for the supervision for students during […]
Avery, CA…Avery Middle School student, Preston Porrazzo, won this year’s “Tell Us Your True Teen Story” contest. This Scholastic Action contest takes entries from all over the U.S. Over 100 entries were submitted. Students submit a short essay about a passion they have, a struggle they’ve faced or something that makes them special. As the […]
San Andreas, CA…Late last night, the California Department of Public Health, recommended the cancellation of any public events that are expected to have more than 250 people in attendance. Even if the figures for attendance are projected to be below that number, they recommend implementing social distancing and having at least six feet of space […]
San Andreas, CA…Saturday, March 7, 2020 marked the 35th Annual Calaveras County Science Fair with students participating from across the county. The annual event is held at the Calaveras River Academy/Mountain Oaks gymnasium in San Andreas and is made possible in part by a grant from the Teichert Foundation. Reese Roeder, a 6th grader from […]
San Andreas, CA…Saturday, March 7, 2020 marked the 35th Annual Calaveras County Science Fair with students participating from across the county. The annual event is held at the Calaveras River Academy/Mountain Oaks gymnasium in San Andreas and is made possible in part by a grant from the Teichert Foundation. Reese Roeder, a 6th grader from […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras High School Performing Arts is proud to present its Spring 2020 musical, Rodger’s and Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!” Onstage at the Calaveras High School Performing Arts Center in San Andreas for one weekend only, performances are March 13 at 7:00, March 14 at 2:00 and 7:00, and March 15 at 2:00. In a Western […]
Copperopolis, CA…From MTUSD…”Dear Families, Teachers, and Staff, On Tuesday, March 10th after school dismissal, Calaveras Public Health confirmed that two members of a family in Copperopolis tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Their exposure to COVID-19 occurred outside of Calaveras County. One of those cases is currently enrolled at Copperopolis Elementary School. The public health […]
Murphys, CA…It’s time to celebrate Springtime at the 2020 Spring Swing, presented by the Calaveras Mentoring Foundation to raise funds for the Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program. Spring Swing is coming right up on Saturday, March 28, 2020 beginning at 5:30 pm at Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys. Ironstone’s ballroom will be sparkling with festive decorations reminiscent […]
Murphys, Calif., May 23rd, 2020 – Due to the impressive popularity of the first event, Live Like Goose Greif & Trauma Recovery, invites the community to unite and join them for the 2nd Annual Run Like Goose 5K Run/Walk, to be held on Saturday, May 23, 2020, Murphys Community Park. This event gives participants a […]
Baltimore, MD…Many of you may have seen the Coronavirus dashboard produced in part by Johns Hopkins University. As the infections start to spread in North American we thought we would post a link to it. It is a great source for actual data including those who have recovered. Just click the image below…
Angels Camp, CA…On February 26, 2020 at approximately 7:45 AM, the Angels Camp Police Department received a call of a suspicious person that had been watching children from a vehicle in the area of Mark Twain Elementary School. The caller reported that the person had left the area of Mark Twain Elementary and was parked […]
Kiryat Shmona, Israel…After 4 years of research funded by Israel’s Ministry of Science & Technology, MIGAL’s researchers have developed an effective vaccine against avian coronavirus Infectious Bronchitis Virus (IBV), to be adapted soon and create a human vaccine against COVID-19. Israel’s Minister of Science and Technology, Mr. Ofir Akunis, commented: “Congratulations to MIGAL on this […]
Angels Camp, CA…JOIN US IN THE Carriage House at the Museum, 1:30 p.m. refreshments, 2 – 3 p.m. lecture. The Angels Camp Museum Foundation invites you to join us for this very special lecture on Big Trees History by Joan Allday who is the historian and a docent for Big Trees State Park Joan grew […]
San Andreas, CA…A healthy heart is essential to overall health and well-being. Mark Twain Medical Center held a special workshop on Feb. 14 focusing on how to achieve and maintain heart health. Full Video of the workshop is below.. “It’s fitting that this workshop focuses on heart health,” notes Doug Archer, President and CEO of […]
Jackson, CA…Support the Hospice of Amador & Calaveras in Their Take a Chance on Love Valentine’s Drawing. Our 11th Annual ‘Take a Chance on Love’ Valentine’s Day Drawing will be held at our Jackson Thrift Store on Friday, Feb. 14 with KVGC broadcasting our winning tickets live as they’re drawn! Support your local Hospice by […]
San Andreas, CA…January 13, 2020 –A healthy heart is essential to overall health and well-being. Mark Twain Medical Center will host a special workshop on Feb. 14 focusing on how to achieve and maintain heart health. Heart Health = Everything is from 10 a.m. to noon in the MTMC Education Center. A complimentary luncheon follows […]
Washington, DC…Since July, the Department has uncovered more than $6 billion in unreported foreign gifts from countries including Qatar, China, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. The U.S. Department of Education announced today it is launching investigations into both Harvard and Yale Universities after it appears both Ivy League higher education institutions potentially failed to report hundreds […]
San Andreas, CA…January 13, 2020 –A healthy heart is essential to overall health and well-being. Mark Twain Medical Center will host a special workshop on Feb. 14 focusing on how to achieve and maintain heart health. Heart Health = Everything is from 10 a.m. to noon in the MTMC Education Center. A complimentary luncheon follows […]
Murphys, CA…The Calaveras Winegrape Alliance is set to host the 24th Annual Presidents’ Wine Weekend on February 15th and 16th 2020 from 11:00 to 5:00 each day. Calaveras Wine Country stretches between Angels Camp and Murphys at the base of the Sierra Foothills and is just 90 minutes from the Bay Area. The perfect wine […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors to Proclaim the week of February 10th through February 15th, 2020 as Kindness Week in Calaveras County and further deem the County as a Random Acts of Kindness Zone DISCUSSION/SUMMARY: Seeds of Kindness was formed in 1994 in Angels Camp, spearheaded by Jim & Judy Bergantz, then […]
San Andreas, CA…We can help save your life! Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women. FREE Complete Cholesterol Tests for Women during February Provided by Soroptimist International of Calaveras County. Soroptimist International of Calaveras County (SICC) provides financial support for this vital test during February, working with Mark Twain Medical Center. Since 1947, […]
