Angels Camp, CA…Join the Calaveras County Office of Education on Thursday, October 20th for a meet and greet amongst scientists, educators and parents. The goal of the meet is to share ideas and offer support to create more science opportunities for the youth in Calaveras County. Calaveras County has a rich heritage of education that […]
Arnold, CA…The latest developments from Apple, and other computer related topics, will be on the agenda when the Sierra Macintosh Users Group (SMUG) has its monthly meeting Tuesday, October 11 beginning at 7 p.m. in the assembly room of the Ebbetts Pass Fire District, 1037 Blagen Rd., just off Highway 4. Seth Summersett, a professional […]
San Andreas, CA…On behalf of their Volunteers, the Mark Twain Medical Center Foundation awarded $1000 scholarships to two employees to help them continue their educations in the field of healthcare. Photo ID, left to right: Scholarship committee and winners: Martha Myrick, Paul Mundy, Peggy Lucas, Gary Arvin, Allison Epperly, Florence Alberts, Del Harris and Pete […]
San Andreas, CA…October is domestic violence awareness month. The Resource Connection of Amador and Calaveras Counties is hosting a barbecue on Wednesday October, 12th at The Pickle Patch in San Andreas. Please join us to acknowledge and celebrate the survivors of domestic violence as well as the people and supporters who stand against it. The […]
Sonora, CA…Leading national researchers and local experts on forest transition will be the featured speakers at a free community event presented by the Columbia College Foundation Thursday evening, October 6. “A Changing Landscape: Tree Mortality in the Sierra Nevada,” a two-hour evening program at the Sonora High School Auditorium, will be moderated by Columbia College […]
Angels Camp, CA…On September 14th the Bret Harte FFA Chapter hosted their annual Welcome Back Picnic. Over 250 FFA members, parents, and FFA boosters were in attendance at the high school multipurpose room and theater. The Bret Harte FFA is lead this year by President- Maddie Walraven, Vice President -Izzy Herrin, Secretary -Emily Bolton, Treasurer-Kari […]
Arnold,CA…The Vallecito Union School District will be back in action with a regular meeting held by the Vallecito Board of Trustees at the Hazel Fischer School Library on September 21st, 2016. The open public meeting is to convene at 4:00 p.m. Top items on the agenda are the School Climate Report Card, CSBA Annual Education […]
Columbia, CA…High school and college students will have a chance to speak in-person to representatives from four-year colleges and universities at Columbia College’s Transfer Day/ College Night events scheduled for Thursday, September 22, 2016. Both events are free and open to all community members, high school students, and their families. Free parking is offered on […]
San Luis Obispo, CA…For the third year running, Cal Poly’s Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) club reigns as the best in the west. Cal Poly was awarded the Student Chapter of the Year award at the ITE Western District Annual Meeting held July 10-13 in Albuquerque, N.M. Murphys resident and Cal Poly civil engineering student, […]
Sacramento, CA…Lack of accountability and transparency at California charter schools is hurting our kids. That was the underlying sentiment shared on a media teleconference call today that included California State Treasurer John Chiang, Assembly Member Mike Gipson (D-Carson), Los Angeles Unified School District School Board Vice President Dr. George McKenna, Anaheim Unified School High School […]
Arnold, CA… If your student is interested in a Hunter Education class, Mark Oswald and Al Courtwright will be offering a course on September 4th, 11th, and 18th at Ebbetts Pass Fire Station #1, 1027 Blagen Road, Arnold from Noon—5pm each day. All three days must be attended to pass the class. The cost is […]
Angels Camp, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) recently presented Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) with a generous $5000 donation to benefit The Career and Technical Training (C&TT) Scholarship Fund. The Career and Technical Training Scholarship Fund, founded in 2010, helps to support alternative forms of higher education, including two-year community college and trade school certificates. […]
Rail Road Flat, CA…The sixth grade students of Mr. Randall Youngblood’s class were told of a program called e-Nable in which a 3D printer was used to make a hand for a child that didn’t have one. “The e-NABLE Community is an amazing group of individuals from all over the world who are using their […]
Miami, FL…The Florida Department of Health has identified an area in one neighborhood of Miami where Zika is being spread by mosquitoes. This guidance is for people who live in or traveled to this area any time after June 15 (based on the earliest time symptoms can start and the maximum 2-week incubation period for […]
San Andreas, CA…The leading cause of death for Americans 15-20 years old is motor vehicle collisions, (According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) and the CHP’s goal is to reduce the death rate among teenagers as the result of these collisions. In order to address this alarming trend, the CHP developed a program called […]
San Andreas, CA…The Beth E. Childs/ Genna Hurst Renewable Scholarship administered by the Calaveras Community Foundation was presented during the Awards night at Calaveras High School in early June. The 2016 scholarship committee selected Kelly Baird as the recipient. Kelly, an ambitious young woman with a 4.306 GPA, is the daughter of proud parents, Hope […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…Almost $1,000 was raised by three area high school drama students recently who wanted to help survivors of the Butte Fire. “This is a wonderful, compassionate gesture,” said Allen Sender, Chairman of Calaveras Recovers, as he accepted the check on behalf of the all-volunteer group. Calaveras Recovers is the long-term, post disaster recovery […]
Angels Camp, CA…At their June 20th board meeting, Bret Harte Union High School District board member Gail Bunge presented this year’s Parent/Community Volunteer Awards to Steve Cox and Paul De Baldo, both of Copperopolis. Nominated by retiring Agriculture teacher Roy Beck, Cox was recognized for his volunteer work with FFA and the Ag Department. Along […]
Murphys, CA…Students who are having difficulty with their reading and language skills have a place to seek help thanks to two programs offered by Mind Matters, the Murphys based non-profit clinic. Fast ForWord, a computer based learning program, will be available in Murphys and Sonora starting June 27. Mind Builder will be offered in Murphys […]
Sonora, CA…In December 2014, HealthLitNow, (www.healthlitnow.org) a 501(c)3 non-profit, was launched from the Tuolumne County Innovation Lab (www.myinnovationlab.org) to provide Public Health Literacy programs for K-12 students throughout Tuolumne County and the Sierra Region. Public Health Literacy is defined as the degree to which individuals and groups can obtain, process, understand, evaluate, and act on […]
Arnold, CA…The Hazel Fischer Elementary School is bringing back The Firecracker Mile! It will run on July 2nd, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. at the top of the Arnold Byway! Runners and walkers welcome! Once an Arnold Independence Day Parade tradition, the Firecracker Mile is a mile-long fun run that kicks off the Independence Day parade, […]
San Andreas, CA…We have full video and picture coverage of last night’s Calaveras High School Graduation. Just click on the group photo below for a high resolution photo. The class 2016 had 16 Valedictorians and all Valedictorians achieved a straight 4.0 GPA or above for all four years. The Calaveras High Class of 2016 was […]
Pinecrest, CA…In conjunction with National Get Outdoors Day, the Forest Service invites the public to participate in a fish fair on the Stanislaus National Forest, June 11. Children up to 16-years of age (all are welcome to attend) are invited to compete for fun and awards at the annual Pinecrest Lake Fish Fair, Summit Ranger […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Office of Education held its 36th Annual Math Mini-Bowl competition at Calaveras River Academy/Mountain Oaks School in San Andreas on Thursday, May 26, 2016. Approximately 120 fifth and sixth grade students from Calaveras County Schools put their math skills to the test. The following schools were represented: Albert Michelson Elementary, […]
Avery, CA…Last Thursday evening the 2016 eighth grade class donned their robes and marched on to the next level of their education journey. As a parent of a graduating student the evening had me reflecting on some of the schools in our area. It reminded me of what a father who relocated his family here […]
Angels Camp, CA….Last night the Bret Harte Graduating Class of 2016 Pomp & Circumstanced their way into adulthood. This is another great class of young adults produced by our local schools and communities. last night’s ceremony also marked the retirement of Roy Beck. Roy Beck became an institution unto himself with what he has done […]
Vallecito, CA…Calaveras County Office of Education is pleased to announce that two schools in Calaveras County have been recognized as Gold Ribbon Schools. On June 1, 2016, California Departments of Education recognized both Hazel Fischer Elementary School and Albert Michelson Elementary School, both part of Vallecito Union School District, as Gold Ribbon Schools. State Superintendent […]
Angels Camp, CA…Refuge Christian Preschool is now enrolling for the 2016-2017 school year. We offer care for children who are potty trained, 2 1/2 – 5 years old. Our curriculum is faith based, with an emphasis on kindergarten readiness. Preschool hours are 7:45 – 12:30 5 days a week with the option of extended day […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras High School was faced with AB30 this year which mandated the removal of our Redskin Mascot, which has been in place since the mid 1940’s. The dignity and pride that we have maintained in the use of our logo will not change. Our Mascot Selection Committee was comprised of Calaveras High School […]
Frogtown, USA…The 2016 Miss Calaveras Is….Makayla Ruthrauff and her court is Sierra Stackpole & Brighton Hamari. Miss Ruthrauff follows in the royal footsteps of her mother and sister. The Miss Calaveras competition for 2016 was a great show and great group of young ladies. Taking the stage for Miss Calaveras were Macy Breaux (Bret Harte), […]
