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, […]
San Andreas – The 2020 Mountain Oaks Academic Decathlon Team are the Calaveras & Tuolumne Regional Champions of the 41st Annual Regional Academic Decathlon Competition. This year’s competition took place on Feb. 1, 2020 at Sonora High School. This year’s curriculum theme was “In Sickness and in Health: An Exploration of Illness and Wellness”. Students compete in […]
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, […]
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 […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Big 2020 A.M.A Crab Feed is February 15th 2020. Tickets $50 per person – All you can eat crab, Tri Tip Available. No Host Bar @ 6:00 Dinner @ 7:00! Door Raffle & 50/50 prizes. Live Music by “Copper Holdings” Mark Twain Hall, Calaveras Fairgrounds. Proceeds benefit youth sports provided by A.M.A. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Jackson, CA…“Growing Backyard Berries” class on March 28, 2020. Blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries and more! Join the UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador County for their free Public Education class, “Growing Backyard Berries” on Saturday, March 28, 2020. Master Gardeners will discuss which berries are best suited for our home gardens and how to successfully maintain […]
