Oxford, UK…Patrick Irwin, Professor of Planetary Physics (from the Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary Physics group here in the Oxford Department of Physics) and global collaborators spectroscopically dissected the infrared light from Uranus captured by the eight-metre Gemini North telescope on Hawaii’s Maunakea. They found hydrogen sulphide, the odiferous gas that most people avoid, in Uranus’s […]
Burlingame, CA…California Teachers Association members and leaders joined by elected officials and community supporters will take part in multiple statewide events on Friday, April 20, demanding that action be taken to end the school shootings that have been devastating American schools. The National Day of Action Against Gun Violence in Schools, organized by the Network […]
Angels Camp, CA…”The Addams Family” features an original story, and it’s every father’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family, a man her parents have never met. And if that weren’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her […]
Murphys, CA…The Angels Murphys Rotary Club Students of the Month for April are Josh Girard and Leah Dempsey. Congratulations!! About the Angels Muprhys Rotary Club..What do we do in the community? We raise money and give it to those who strengthen and improve the community. We do hands-on projects and have fun doing them. History […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras High School Drama is delighted to present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella,” the first full-length musical to take the stage at the Calaveras Performing Arts Center in over three years. The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance. Originally presented […]
Columbia, CA…Columbia College will hold its 49th Commencement on Friday, April 27 at 6:00 p.m. in the Oak Pavilion. A brief reception for the graduates and guests will be held immediately after the ceremony in Carkeet Park next to the pavilion. The 297 students in the 2018 graduating class have earned a total of 136 […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Calaveras Business Resource Center, Bret Harte High School, Calaveras Unified School District, Calaveras High School, Calaveras County Office of Education and the Calaveras County Administrative Offices are proud to announce the 1st Annual “On the Right Track” program taking place in the Spring […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office was notified by the Mark Twain School District that another threatening email had been received last night by district staff. Although the Sheriff’s Office, treats and investigates every threat seriously and independently; the FBI has already sent notification to local law enforcement that this latest email is likely […]
Columbia, CA…The Columbia College Foundation and its community partners will present more than $120,000 in scholarships to qualified and deserving students at the annual Columbia College Scholarship and Awards Celebration on Thursday, April 12. The event, 4:30-5:30 pm at the Dogwood Forum on campus, features student and community speakers, musical performances and presentation of the […]
Columbia, CA…The Columbia College Presidential Search Committee has selected two finalists who will participate in community open forums scheduled for April 18 and 19, 2018 at Columbia College. The finalists (with most recent position held) are listed below with forum times: Dr. Santanu Bandyopadhyay – (Wednesday, April 18, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. in the […]
Murphys, CA…The 2018 Ladies Night Out Bingo Fundraiser to Benefit Bret Harte Grad Night is April, 28 at Native Son’s Parlor in Murphys. Doors open at 5:00pm & Bingo is at 7:00pm.
Sonora, CA…This afternoon our office became aware of a email sent to all school districts in Tuolumne County. Through the investigation we have learned multiple schools throughout the state have received the email from a hacking group somewhere in the UK, referencing threats to schools. This email has gone viral and is believed to be […]
San Andreas, CA…Mark Charles Jacobson was born on August 12, 1952 in Janesville, Wisconsin to Gordon Charles Jacobson and Norma Ellis Jacobson. Mark passed away at the age of sixty-five on March 30th, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. Mark grew up with his mother and father in Janesville, Wisconsin. After earning his high […]
Angels Camp, CA…Interested in becoming a mentor? Want to learn more about Calaveras Mentoring? Join us today at 3:00 at the Calaveras County Office of Education for an information session about our programs!
Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today issued new guidance to help California’s public K-12 schools and other local educational agencies develop policies to protect the rights of undocumented students and their families. The guide is designed to help schools better understand protections that safeguard the privacy of undocumented students and their families, and to […]
Sacramento, CA….Americans Against Gun Violence is pleased to announce that we’re sponsoring an essay contest open to all U.S. high school students. The prompt for the contest is a statement made by the late Senator Thomas Dodd of Connecticut in a speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate on June 11, 1968. He said: […]
San Andreas, CA…School Safety & Violence Prevention in Our Community Town Hall at Calaveras High School on March 22, 2018. Panel of speakers, moderated by Steve Wilensky, includes Sheriff Rick DiBasilio, Calaveras Superintendent of Schools Scott Nanik, Calaveras High School Superintendent Mark Campbell and Director of Behavioral Health David Sackman.
Arnold, CA…On Saturday, April 21, 2018 The Arnold Library Presents Novelist and Clive Cussler co-author from 1-3pm at the Ebbetts Pass Fire District Meeting Room. Robin Burcell spent nearly three decades working in law enforcement as a police officer, hostage negotiator, criminal investigator and FBI Academy-trained forensic artist. Burcell currently co-writes with international best-selling author […]
Murphys, CA…We want our community to stay healthy! Mark Twain Medical Center is sponsoring the 9th Annual Spring Health Fair. Services offered will include FREE health screenings, community health groups, $20 bone density screenings, and $45 blood draw analyses. The 9th Annual Spring Health Fair will be at Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys on March 24th […]
Arnold, CA…In Loving Memory of Priscilla Rea Natalia 1/15/42 to 3/3/2018. She was a bus driver and arts teacher at Hazel Fischer Elementary for 39 Years, 7 Months & 4 1/2 Days. She was born in San Francisco and moved to White Pines in 1972. She would want you to remember her as a person […]
Roseville, CA…Foothills Rising is committed to organizing for the common good and collaboratively, building communities of trust and solidarity. The safety of our children is a primary concern. When we send them to school, we expect them to be safe and well-cared-for. Recent events have drawn into question our once unshakeable trust in our schools […]
Angels Camp, CA…Seventy students walked out of Bret Harte Union High School for 17 minutes today to demand a safer school, despite being handed detentions following the walk-out. Although the number seems small, it represents about 15% of the student body. The effort was led by Devyn Pryor, Riley Lowell and Claudia Loomis – all […]
San Andreas, CA…Town Hall Meeting to discuss school safety and violence prevention in response to the recent mass shootings across the country. The meeting will feature a panel of speakers from various backgrounds and perspectives to address these issues as it pertains to our local community of Calaveras County. The panel of speakers includes: Sheriff […]
San Andreas, CA…On March 8 & 9, Lani Lott of LL Consulting will be speaking to business owners throughout the county on how they can grow their customer base and create a unique experience for visitors. This is a very special and rare opportunity for Calaveras businesses to talk with a “world class” marketing expert […]
San Andreas, CA…On 03/6/18 Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and Detectives completed their follow-up investigation into the alleged threat at Calaveras High School where a 15-year-old student had mentioned bringing a firearm to campus. The student was arrested at the high school during the initial response to the complaint. During the investigation the investigators learned […]
San Andreas, CA…Today, 3-6-18, Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to the Calaveras High School located in San Andreas for a report that a student had mentioned bringing a firearm to campus. It was reported that during a discussion regarding lock down drills and school safety, the 15 year old male student was heard making […]
Murphys, CA…Albert Michelson Elementary School is currently registering transitional kindergarten and kindergarten students for the 2018-19 school year. If you currently reside in the Vallecito Union School District and your child will be five (5) years old on or before December 2, 2018, please contact the school office at 728-344. Registration will be held, by […]
San Andreas, CA…The Monthly Good Morning Calaveras Program is March 7th. This month the Guest Speaker is Kathy Toepel, Associate Director, Common Ground Senior Services. Get Your Tickets Now… Wednesday, March 7th, 2018 7:30am – 9:00am Mark Twain Medical Center, Classroom #2 768 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas $15 includes breakfast catered by Carmen’s Cafe […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County students in fourth through twelfth grades will showcase their scientific experiments and demonstrations at the 33nd Annual Calaveras County Science Fair on Saturday, March 10, 2018, at the Calaveras River Academy/Mountain Oaks School gymnasium at 150 Old Oak Road, San Andreas. The Science Fair is funded in part by a grant […]
Avery, CA…Vallecito Union School District Schools on Two Hour Snow Delay. Today, March 2nd is a two hour late start. All schools and bus routes will start two hours late today. Hazel Fischer / Michelson = 10 am – 2 pm. Avery Middle School = 10:45 am – 3 pm
