LBGT Alliance Honors Their Scholarship Winners At The Pourhouse

LBGT Alliance Honors Their Scholarship Winners At The Pourhouse

Murphys, CA…TheTri-County LGBT Alliance is hosting its June family-friendly mixer on Wednesday, June 7th at the Murphys Pourhouse starting at 6:30pm. They invite all friends, family, community allies, and LGBT members to the Pourhouse. The Alliance will publicly announcing and acknowledge the four graduating high school seniors who won the 2017 Tri-County LGBT Alliance Scholarship […]

Avery Hawks Soar Onto Next Level In Their Education Career!

Avery Hawks Soar Onto Next Level In Their Education Career!

Avery, CA…Last evening Avery Middle School held the graduation ceremony for the graduating 8th grade class. In the picturesque mountain setting with trees as their backdrop the graduates moved forward in their education path. The Class of 2017 is another great class of students from the Gold Ribbon Winning School. Congratulations Graduates. Clicking on the […]

Instahack Leads to Instathreat of Schools on Instagram!

Instahack Leads to Instathreat of Schools on Instagram!

Sonora, CA…The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office was informed by Summerville High School District Administrators about an Instagram posting that mentioned someone doing harm at an unnamed school. The Instagram account was hacked and several other messages including sexual and racial content were posted. It has been determined there is no credible threat to the safety […]

Poor Grades Led To Threats Against Local Schools

Poor Grades Led To Threats Against Local Schools

Angels Camp, CA…On May 30, 2017 at approximately 9:45 PM, the Angels Camp Police Department received information of a possible threat to “shoot up” Mark Twain Elementary School, Calaveras River Academy, Calaveras High School, and the Angels Camp Police Station. The threat was made by students of Mark Twain Elementary School through social media and […]

Congratulations Graduates!! Be Sure That Your Life is a Journey Traveled Well!

Congratulations Graduates!!  Be Sure That Your Life is a Journey Traveled Well!

San Andreas, CA…Congratulations Graduates from Mark Twain Medical Center!! Be Sure That Your Life is a Journey Traveled Well! History Health care services were limited in Calaveras County, and residents traveled outside their communities for acute care, until Mark Twain Hospital opened in 1951. We Opened in 1951 The hospital opened on August 26, 1951, […]

Mark Zuckerberg Delivers Harvard Commencement Address

Mark Zuckerberg Delivers Harvard Commencement Address

Cambridge, MA…The following it the full text of his speech. “President Faust, Board of Overseers, faculty, alumni, friends, proud parents, members of the ad board, and graduates of the greatest university in the world, I’m honored to be with you today because, let’s face it, you accomplished something I never could. If I get through […]

Supervisors Proclaim May 21 – 28, 2017 as Arnold Branch Library Week in Calaveras County.

Supervisors Proclaim May 21 – 28, 2017 as Arnold Branch Library Week in Calaveras County.

San Andreas, CA…From Calaveras County Librarian, Nancy Giddens. “Every successful venture has people who make it a success. Over the 50 years we celebrate this year, many people have worked hard to make the Arnold Branch Library a success. Although I have served as Calaveras County Librarian for just a year, it quickly became clear […]

Teachers Union Reminds District of Legal Obligation to Negotiate Reduced Class Sizes

Teachers Union Reminds District of Legal Obligation to Negotiate Reduced Class Sizes

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Unified School District (CUSD) Superintendent Mark Campbell received legal notice reminding him of the district’s obligation to bargain in good faith class size reduction with the Calaveras Unified Educators’ Association (CUEA). Calaveras teachers are at impasse with the district over class size, specifically for transitional kindergarten to third grade. CUEA President Lorraine […]

Social Media Posts Lead to School Closing for the Day.

Social Media Posts Lead to School Closing for the Day.

Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Department…”Due to unsubstantiated social media posts Curtis Creek Elementary School decided to close today as a precautionary measure. There is no credible threat to the school at this time. The Sheriff’s Office has investigators looking into the situation and more information will be provided as it is obtained. We […]

Sickness Unto Death: An American Dilemma. Part One ~ By John MacWillie, Ph.D.

Sickness Unto Death:  An American Dilemma.  Part One  ~ By John MacWillie, Ph.D.

Murphys, CA…Introduction: The United States is alone among industrialized nations in using wealth as a gatekeeper for access to health care. The wealthier you are, the more and better health care you get. The national debate that is now taking place focuses on whether every individual, irrespective of their income, should have access to great […]

Bret Harte FFA Teams Excelled For Calaveras County At State Judging Finals

Bret Harte FFA Teams Excelled For Calaveras County At State Judging Finals

Angels Camp, CA…The Bret Harte FFA Chapter proudly represented Calaveras county at the California State FFA Judging Finals in San Luis Obispo on May 5th and 6th. Cal Poly hosted these career development events for over 3,000 FFA members across the state. The Floriculture team placed 4th high team in California with team members Bailey […]

State Superintendent Tom Torlakson To Attend Amador County Public Schools’ Groundbreaking Ceremony

State Superintendent Tom Torlakson To Attend Amador County Public Schools’ Groundbreaking Ceremony

Jackson, CA…Please join District leaders along with local community partners and State Superintendent Tom Torlakson to commemorate the start of Amador County Public Schools’ sustainability program! Amador County Public Schools is kicking off a comprehensive energy program that is expected to achieve over $17 million in net savings over the program life, while enhancing energy […]

International Trade Development Workshop Coming To Sonora On June 7th

International Trade Development Workshop Coming To Sonora On June 7th

Sonora, CA…RCRC, in partnership with the Northern California Regional Center for International Trade Development and Tuolumne County Economic Development Authority, announces a Rural Trade Workshop in Tuolumne County on June 7, 2017, at the Best Western Plus Sonora Oaks Hotel & Conference Center.   The purpose of this trade workshop is to teach the basics […]

Seven To Compete For 80th Annual Miss Calaveras Tiara

Seven To Compete For 80th Annual Miss Calaveras Tiara

Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)…Seven accomplished young women from across Calaveras County will compete for the title of Miss Calaveras County 2017 at 8:00 pm on Thursday, May 18 at the 2017 Miss Calaveras County Scholarship Pageant. These young women will participate in four phases of competition, including a personal interview, a health and fitness demonstration, […]

Don’t Miss The Senior Family Forum On May 3rd

Don’t Miss The Senior Family Forum On May 3rd

Sonora, CA…The Sonora Area Foundation invites the community to the inaugural Senior Family Forum on Wednesday, May 3rd from 8:45 AM to 12:00 PM. This is a free community event featuring a morning of fast paced presentations by local experts on issues of significance to seniors and their families. Topics include: Elder Abuse / Scams, […]

Mind Matters Celebrated 10 Years Of Serving At Mixer

Mind Matters Celebrated 10 Years Of Serving At Mixer

Murphys, CA…The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce helped celebrate the tenth anniversary of Mind Matters at its monthly mixer held at the clinic on April 20. Mind Matters, a non-profit clinic located in Murphys, is dedicated to helping individuals and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD), and learning disabilities, […]

Columbia College Graduates 34 Fire Academy Students

Columbia College Graduates 34 Fire Academy Students

Columbia, CA…The Columbia College Fire Academy will hold its graduation ceremony and presentation of Certification of Completion to 34 successful students of the Fire Technology Program. The event, which is open to the general public, will be held Thursday, April 27th, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Oak Pavilion at Columbia College. Certificates will be […]

Calaveras Business Resource Center Is Ready To Help The Business Community Grow & Thrive

Calaveras Business Resource Center Is Ready To Help The Business Community Grow & Thrive

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce, California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED) and Central Sierra Economic Development District (CSEDD) celebrated the Grand Opening of the Calaveras Business Resource Center on April 13. The CBRC is a project that was developed by the 2015 Leadership Calaveras Program and as a result of the […]

Calaveras Chamber Celebrates Mind Matters 10th Anniversary!! Don’t Miss It!!

Calaveras Chamber Celebrates Mind Matters 10th Anniversary!!  Don’t Miss It!!

Murphys, CA…The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the tenth anniversary of the founding of Mind Matters at its monthly mixer to be held at the clinic on Thursday, April 20, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Mind Matters, a non-profit clinic located in Murphys, is dedicated to helping individuals and families affected by Autism […]

The Winners Of The 49th Annual Calaveras County Spelling Bee Are?

The Winners Of The 49th Annual Calaveras County Spelling Bee Are?

San Andreas, CA…The 49th Annual Calaveras County Spelling Bee saw some intense spelling competition on Thursday, April 6 at the Calaveras River Academy/Mountain Oaks gymnasium. Fifty students competed from the following schools: Avery Middle School, Bret Harte High School, Calaveras High School, Christian Family Learning Center, Copperopolis Elementary, Jenny Lind Elementary, Mark Twain Elementary, San […]

Freedom From Smoking Class Begins In April

Freedom From Smoking Class Begins In April

Sonora, CA…Sonora Regional Medical Center is offering the American Lung Association’s Freedom From Smoking® course beginning April 18. Classes will meet at Pulmonary Rehabilitation, located at 19747 Greenley Road, each Tuesday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. for seven weeks. Freedom From Smoking provides a supportive group environment where adults work through the quitting process together […]

Bret Harte & Summerville Students Bring Home Medals In Academic Decathlon

Bret Harte & Summerville Students Bring Home Medals In Academic Decathlon

Sacramento, CA…Bret Harte Junior Jessica Dominick won a silver medal in Speech. Summerville ACADEC team members bring home medals in speech and music. Bret Harte Junior Jessica Dominick earned a silver in the Academic Decathlon Speech Division III Honors Division. Left To Right: Michala Scholkowfsky, Summerville, Jessica Dominick, Bret Harte, Sydney Jones, Summerville, Skyler Ryan, […]

Fermentation, Kimchi, Kombucha & More~ A Master Food Preserver Class, April 8th

Fermentation, Kimchi, Kombucha & More~ A Master Food Preserver Class, April 8th

Jackson,CA…Join us for this 3-hour fermentation class and learn how easy it is to make your own delicious sauerkraut, kimchi, and dill pickles. We will discuss the popular drink kombucha, and will teach you how to make yogurt and yogurt cheese. Walk-ins are always welcome, but to save a seat and to help us ensure […]

Worcester Polytechnic Team Grows Heart Tissue on Spinach Leaves

Worcester Polytechnic Team Grows Heart Tissue on Spinach Leaves

Worcester, MA…Researchers face a fundamental challenge as they seek to scale up human tissue regeneration from small lab samples to full-size tissues, bones, even whole organs to implant in people to treat disease or traumatic injuries: how to establish a vascular system that delivers blood deep into the developing tissue. Current bioengineering techniques, including 3-D […]

Building & Using A Hoop House – Rescheduled

Building & Using A Hoop House – Rescheduled

Amador County, CA…How would you like more control over the growing season? Do you want to harvest tomatoes year-round and grow lettuce for your salads in the hot summer? If so, then a Hoop House could be the perfect addition to your gardening area. Please join the UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador County on Saturday, […]

Bullfrogs Swim Past Lions To Open League Swim Season

Bullfrogs Swim Past Lions To Open League Swim Season

Angels Camp, CA…On Friday the Bret Harte Aquatic Center was filled as Bret Harte opened the season hosting Linden. The Lady Bullfrogs swam past Linden 10-60. The Bull Bullfrogs paddled by the Lions 109-47. Some of the kids turned in some great times and already swam under the marks needed to qualify for sections. Full […]

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