Angels Camp, CA…On November 4th, the Bret Harte FFA Chapter participated in the Mountain School opening and closing contest at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds. The Calaveras FFA Chapter hosted the contest not only for Bret Harte FFA, but also Sutter Creek FFA, Argonaut FFA and Sonora FFA. The competition consisted of three different levels beginning […]
Angels Camp, CA…The California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) will be administered countywide this November, inviting all students and faculty in Calaveras County schools, as well as many parents, to anonymously share their perspectives and experiences on a wide range of topics related to school safety and culture. Calaveras County school districts will administer the CHKS […]
Avery, CA…The Vallecito Teachers Association has taken and passed a Vote of No Confidence in VUSD Board member Carol Gordon. Gordon is currently seeking reelection for another 4 year term to the Board. After two censures by the District’s Board based on recurrent behavior violating the Board Governance Handbook, Gordon has been banned from all […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program is proud to recognize Angels Camp resident Tim Cody as the November Mentor of the Month. Tim has been matched with his 16-year-old mentee Conner for a year and a half, and the two have built an incredible friendship and discovered common interests along the way. Tim Cody […]
San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center says Thank You to our 2016 Teddy Bear Clinic Partners who helped them play host & educate 467 Kindergarteners. Thanks to California Highway Patrol San Andreas, PHI Air Medical, California Highway Patrol Air Operations, East Bay Municipal Utility District, San Andreas Fire Department, American Legion Ambulance & CAL FIRE. […]
Sonora, CA…Sonora Regional Medical Center is hosting the California Highway Patrol for a car seat safety training. The CHP will be available to inspect your child safety seat and instruct you on proper installation and use. Sonora Regional Medical Center is proud to care for this community with an extraordinary medical team of world-class physicians […]
Avery, CA…The teachers of Vallecito Union School District are very proud and excited to announce their strong endorsement of Susan Singleton for the position of VUSD School Board Trustee. Singleton recently retired from teaching, after 20 dedicated years. She has earned the support of all her colleagues due to her ability to work effectively with […]
Jackson, CA…It’s wonderful to share gifts of home preserved foods during the holidays, but it’s even better when those gifts are eaten as part of a delicious meal. In addition to giving food gifts, share recipes and meal suggestions on how to use the food you lovingly prepared. The UCCE Master Food Preservers of Amador […]
San Andreas, CA…Your resume is usually the first document that a potential employer will typically view. A resume acts as your first impression in the employment process. A nicely written and eye- catching resume tells the employer volumes about your professionalism, and will improve your chances for an interview. The America’s Job Center of CaliforniaSM […]
Sonora, CA…Hospice of the Sierra is offering Coping with the Holidays, a grief support event for anyone who has lost a loved one and would like some help in coping with the upcoming holiday season. Grief facilitators and others who have been on this journey will share ways of coping during the holidays. The gathering […]
Sonora, CA…Sonora Regional Medical Center will host a free educational presentation by Timothy Nardine, MD, on “Coping With Incontinence and Prolapse” on Thursday, October 20, from noon to 1:00 pm. The presentation will be held at the Sonora Elks Lodge on Elk Drive. Light snacks and refreshments will be served, and attendees will be given […]
Angels Camp, CA…Destination Angels Camp will be offering several business training seminars over the next year made possible by a grant from Central Sierra Economic Development District. “Promote Your Business” will be the focus of the first three fall classes. The first class, on October 12 will be “Grow your Business with Facebook Marketing,” presented […]
Lodi, CA…On October 5th 2016, thirty five Freshman attended the Greenhand Leadership Conference (GLC) at Lodi High School. The entire conference hosted 180 freshman students from nearby FFA chapters who got the chance to come together and learn about all of the different opportunities that FFA has to offer. The Agriculture students learned about leadership, […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Mark Twain Elementary School District Board of Education is hosting a regular meeting on Thursday, October 13th. Part of the meeting will include a conference with a labor negotiator from Angels-Copperopolis Educators. One item on the agenda is the discussion and consideration of a retroactive salary increase. The agenda is below: Mark […]
Tuolumne, CA…Summerville High School was on a brief lockdown due to an enraged student threatening staff. There was no threat to students and the responsible left the campus. The lock down has been lifted and the Sheriff’s Deputies are out with the student.
Mountain Ranch, CA…Meet your Local Mountain Ranch 4H Club Friday October 7th 3-6pm at Senders Market. Since 4‑H began more than 100 years ago, it has become the nation’s largest youth development organization. The 4‑H idea is simple: help young people and their families gain the skills needed to be proactive forces in their communities […]
Calaveras County, CA…The next Calaveras County “Drop the Drugs” event is coming up on Saturday, October 22, 2016 from 9am-1pm at two locations in the county. “Drop the Drugs” sites are the parking lots at: Calaveras County Office of Education, Angels Camp (next to Calaveras Lumber) Toyon Middle School, between San Andreas and Valley Springs […]
Angels Camp, CA…Destination Angels Camp will be offering several business training seminars over the next year made possible by a grant from Central Sierra Economic Development District. “Promote Your Business” will be the focus of the first three fall classes. The first class, on October 12 will be “Grow your Business with Facebook Marketing,” presented […]
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. […]
