Mustang Bingo Silent Auction (2025) Support Hazel Fischer Elementary School!

Mustang Bingo Silent Auction (2025) Support Hazel Fischer Elementary School!

Arnold, CA…We are pleased to announce our annual Mustang Bingo Night, taking place on Friday, May 2nd at 5:00 PM at Hazel Fischer Elementary School. We invite you to support our school community by participating in our online Silent Auction. Each class has contributed either a one-of-a-kind art piece or a thoughtfully themed gift basket, […]

California State Parks Invites Public to the Columbia Diggins 1852 Event at Columbia State Historic Park

California State Parks Invites Public to the Columbia Diggins 1852 Event at Columbia State Historic Park

Columbia, CA…California State Parks and Friends of Columbia State Historic Park invite you to step back in time and experience “Columbia Diggins 1852.” Join us from May 15 – 18 at Columbia State Historic Park for this annual living history event. Immerse yourself in the 1850s as over 100 dedicated volunteers bring history to life through clothing, food and […]

Chicken in a Barrel Fundraiser Returns to Murphys — Bigger, Tastier, and More Fun Than Ever!

Chicken in a Barrel Fundraiser Returns to Murphys — Bigger, Tastier, and More Fun Than Ever!

Murphys, CA – The beloved community fundraiser Chicken in a Barrel is back on Saturday, June 7 from 12–5 PM at Murphys Community Park —and it’s shaping up to be our biggest event yet! All proceeds support the students of Albert Michelson Elementary School , and the entire community is invited to come out, enjoy […]

Governor Newsom Launches Cradle-to-Career Tool for Education and Career Planning

Governor Newsom Launches Cradle-to-Career Tool for Education and Career Planning

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a first-of-its-kind informational tool to help students better understand their options for education and career planning. The Cradle-to-Career (C2C) Data System links datasets from K-12 and higher education, social service, and workforce entities to unite information from disconnected data across sectors and provide insights previously unavailable. This system will allow the […]

Columbia College Community Chorus Spring Concert is April 26 and 27

Columbia College Community Chorus Spring Concert is April 26 and 27

Sonora, CA…The Columbia College Community Chorus presents its annual Spring Concert in the sanctuary of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Sonora, with two performances the last weekend of April: Saturday, April 26, at 3:00 pm and Sunday, April 27, also at 3:00 pm. The 49-member Community Chorus, accompanied by an orchestra and Mark Seiver on […]

Annual Multi-Agency Active Shooter Scenario-Based Training

Annual Multi-Agency Active Shooter Scenario-Based Training

San Andreas, CA…On March 28, 2025, more than 90 first responders from Calaveras County engaged in active shooter training at the Mountain Oaks School in San Andreas, CA. This training emphasized the collaboration between law enforcement, fire services, and other first responders in accessing and treating victims during a hostile incident, focusing on delivering prompt […]

Board of Education Unanimously Appoints Jared Hungerford Interim Superintendent of Schools

Board of Education Unanimously Appoints Jared Hungerford Interim Superintendent of Schools

Angels Camp, CA…On March 24, the Calaveras County Board of Education unanimously voted to appoint Associate Superintendent Jared Hungerford as the interim Calaveras County Superintendent of Schools, effective July 1, 2025. Current Superintendent Karen Vail, who recently announced her retirement after 26 years of service to Calaveras County students, recommended Hungerford for the role to […]

From Seafloor to Foothills of Gold 400 Million Years of Local History

From Seafloor to Foothills of Gold 400 Million Years of Local History

Angels Camp, CA…Join us for a lively discussion of the geologic legacy of Calaveras County and how this land went from being an ocean floor to the mountains, rocks, and minerals we see today. 400 million years of local history! Geologist, Glen White will share examples of common rock types found in Calaveras County and […]

President Trump Signs EO Eliminating Dept of Education

President Trump Signs EO Eliminating Dept of Education

Washington, DC…Since 1979, the U.S. Department of Education has spent over $3 trillion with virtually nothing to show for it. Despite per-pupil spending having increased by more than 245% over that period, there has been virtually no measurable improvement in student achievement: Math and reading scores for 13-year-olds are at the lowest level in decades. […]

Angels-Murphys Rotary Celebrates Students of the Month

Angels-Murphys Rotary Celebrates Students of the Month

Murphys, CA…Today we celebrated two special students of the month! Sierra Johnson & Caitlyn Johnson! Sierra Johnson Sierra is often quiet in class, and this partially masks her talent in leadership. Sierra is an avid water sportster, representing Brat Harte in water polo and swim team. She is a member of FFA, Outdoor Science Club, […]

Snow Day for All VUSD Schools Today

Snow Day for All VUSD Schools Today

Avery, CA…No School – Thursday, March 13 (Snow Day) – Make up scheduled for Monday, April 14th. Good Morning Staff and Families, This is Superintendent Hoskins from Vallecito Union School District. After inspecting conditions on the road and school sites this morning we have decided to call a snow day for Thursday, March 13th. In […]

40th Annual Calaveras County Science Fair Showcases Student Innovation

40th Annual Calaveras County Science Fair Showcases Student Innovation

Calaveras County, CA…The 40th Annual Calaveras County Science Fair, held on March 8, 2025, brought together young scientific minds from across the county, celebrating four decades of student innovation, inquiry, and achievement. Hosted by the Calaveras County Office of Education (CCOE), the milestone event showcased projects from students in 4th through 11th grades, highlighting their […]

Bret Harte High School Teacher Honored as California Finalist for Ag Educator of the Year

Bret Harte High School Teacher Honored  as California Finalist for Ag Educator of the Year

Angels Camp, CA…Educators devote countless time, and often their own resources, to help students pursue their passions. The California FFA Foundation, California Farm Bureau and Nationwide have named Carrie Phillips, an agricultural teacher at Bret Harte High School, as a finalist for the 2024-2025 Ag Educator of the Year honor through Nationwide’s Golden Owl Award. […]

Bret Harte High School Fire Tech Program Hosts Multi-Agency Training Exercise

Bret Harte High School Fire Tech Program Hosts Multi-Agency Training Exercise

Angels Camp, CA…The Bret Harte High School Fire Tech Program recently conducted a comprehensive training exercise involving all local fire agencies. The exercise provided valuable hands-on experience for students and fostered collaboration among the region’s firefighting professionals. The training exercise simulated a realistic emergency scenario of a six-car accident, allowing students to apply their classroom […]

Mountain Ranch Seed & Scion Exchange 2025

Mountain Ranch Seed & Scion Exchange 2025

Mountain Ranch, CA…The Annual Mountain Ranch Seed & Scion Exchange was held on Sunday February 23, 2025. This event provided Calaveras County with the highest quality seeds and education to build ecological resiliency for the generations to come. #Gardeningeducation #seeds #farming #homegrown #calaverascounty #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #seedexhange

George Washington’s Farewell Address

George Washington’s Farewell Address

Mount Vernon, VA…Since today is actually Washington’s birthday we thought it was fitting to publish his farewell address that has become one of our founding documents and is as relevant today as when it was published. To the People of the United States September 19, 1796. Friends and Fellow-Citizens: The period for a new election […]

Fundraiser for Hazel Fischer Elementary and Avery Middle School!

Fundraiser for Hazel Fischer Elementary and Avery Middle School!

Avery, CA…Fundraiser for Hazel Fischer Elementary and Avery Middle School!  Order now, and pick up your sweet treats on Friday, March 14th.  This is a joint fundraiser facilitated by Avery Middle School Parents Club and Hazel Fischer Parents Club. ALL orders may be picked up at Mountain Aloha Bike Shop in Avery. *****Orders will NOT […]

Two Calaveras County Recruits Graduate from the Police Academy

Two Calaveras County Recruits Graduate from the Police Academy

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the addition of two new academy graduates to our law enforcement team. Tuscany Napoli and Francisco Benitez graduated from the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Regional Basic Peace Officer Academy (Class 193-24) on Friday, February 7th, and will begin their field training with us next week. […]

Emergency Livestock Pass Public Training for New Pass Holders Only

Emergency Livestock Pass Public Training for New Pass Holders Only

San Andreas, CA…On February 15, 2025, at 9:00 AM, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office will host the second and final offering of the Emergency Livestock Pass mandatory training for 2025. To register for the training, please contact Lieutenant Greg Stark at 209-754-6783 or Sergeant Jason Waite at 209-754-6786. Beginning in January 2025, the Calaveras County […]

CSTARS Presents Seussical the Musical Feb 14-16

CSTARS Presents Seussical the Musical Feb 14-16

Angels Camp, CA…”Oh, the thinks you can think” when Dr. Seuss’s best-loved characters collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper! Now one of the most performed shows in America, Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, […]

Get Ready Young Ladies for the 2025 Miss Calaveras Pageant

Get Ready Young Ladies for the 2025 Miss Calaveras Pageant

Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)The Miss Calaveras Pageant is a prestigious event that celebrates the talents and qualities of young women in the community. Participating in the Miss Calaveras Pageant is a valuable experience that encourages personal growth, community involvement, and the celebration of diverse talents and qualities. We look forward to seeing the unique contributions […]

Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families

Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families

Washington, DC…By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and to improve the education, well-being, and future success of America’s most prized resource, her young citizens, it is hereby ordered: Section 1.  Purpose.  Parents want and deserve the best education for their children.  But […]

Calaveras County Declares December 19th as Albert Michelson Day

Calaveras County Declares December 19th as Albert Michelson Day

Murphys, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors has officially declared December 19th as Albert Michelson Day in honor of the Nobel Prize-winning physicist who spent part of his childhood in Murphys. The proclamation, adopted last week during the board’s meeting, celebrates Michelson’s contributions to science and his historical connection to the county. At the proclamation […]

Two Calaveras County Recruits Graduate from Police Academy, Earning Three Top Awards

Two Calaveras County Recruits Graduate from Police Academy, Earning Three Top Awards

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the addition of two new academy graduates to our law enforcement team. Tyler Ferrante and David Rivera graduated from the San Joaquin Delta College Basic Peace Officer Academy on Monday, December 16th, and will begin their field training with us next week. The Delta […]

Mokelumne Hill Fifth Grader Wins Attendance Awareness Poster Contest

Mokelumne Hill Fifth Grader Wins Attendance Awareness Poster Contest

Mokelumne Hill, CA…The Calaveras County Attendance Awareness Poster Contest, now in its eighth year, continues to celebrate the creativity of students while emphasizing the importance of attending school. Established in 2016, the contest is a collaborative effort of the Calaveras County Office of Education, the Student Attendance Review Board (SARB), the Calaveras County Sheriff, and […]