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Objections to Disclosure of Student Records From Local Schools From CDE Lawsuit
Morgan Hill, CA…In April 2012, the Morgan Hill Concerned Parents Association and the Concerned Parent Association (plaintiffs) filed a lawsuit against the California Department of Education (CDE). As part of the litigation, which does not directly involve any specific School District, the plaintiffs are subpoenaing student data from the CDE’s student database. Nonetheless, as a […]
Update On The Precautionary (Now Lifted) Lockdown At Bret Harte High School
Angels Camp, CA…We would like to thank Bret Harte Unified School District Superintendent Michael Chimente for some additional details on this mornings incident. “We did have a threat and the campus was placed on precautionary lockdown while ACPD, TCSO and other agencies did a sweep of the campus. The lockdown was lifted at 10:40am this […]
“The Little Mermaid” Swims Into The Bret Harte Theatre Feb. 12-14
Angels Camp, CA…Go “Under the Sea” and let Calaveras Sings! Theatre Arts Repertory for Kids be “Part of Your World” as 70 talented youth performers between the ages of 5-18 stage “The Little Mermaid,” February 12-14 at the Bret Harte High School Center for the Performing Arts in Angels Camp. Based on the iconic 1989 […]
Over 160 California Schools Adopt New Plant-Based Nutrition Program
San Rafael, CA…International animal protection organization, In Defense of Animals, is pleased to announce that 166 California schools have joined the campaign for good health through plant-based nutrition program the Daily Scoop, led by Lean and Green Kids. The Daily Scoop features a series of fun, consistent and easy to understand daily nutrition tips for […]
CUSD Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten Registration Feb. 1, 2016 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Unified School District 2016/2017 Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten Registration is FEBRUARY 1, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. All elementary schools in the Calaveras Unified School District will be registering children for Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten on February 1, 2016. Call the appropriate school listed below for an appointment. For Transitional […]
40th Annual Columbia Wine Tasting to Benefit Columbia College Hospitality Management Program
Columbia, CA…This spring the Columbia College Foundation will host the 40th Annual Columbia Wine Tasting – a benefit event from 1:00 to 4:00pm SATURDAY, April 9 to support the Columbia College Hospitality Management Program. This is the first year the Columbia Wine Tasting will be featured on a SATURDAY. Guests will savor tempting hors d’oeuvres […]
CalFire TV Post-Wildfire Efforts Help Reduce Hazards to Life and Property
Sacramento Ca Post-Wildfire Efforts Help Reduce Hazards to Life and Property
Green Building Consortium Coming To Mountain Ranch Community Hall
Mountain Ranch Ca Global Realty is coming to Mountain Ranch Tuesday Jan 19 from 6p to 8pm and on Saturday Jan 23 from 10am to 12 Noon and on Tuesday Jan 26 from 6pm to 8pm to discuss with Residents and Contractors alike about the aspects of using their Building Materials and plans in reconstructing […]
CFLC’s Play Was A Big Part Of What A Wonderful Holiday Season It Was…
Angels Camp, CA…As the Christmas Lights come down and get packed away for another year let’s look back a few weeks to one of the local traditions that makes our area sparkle every year. The Christian Family Learning Center puts on a wonderful program annually that captures thy joy of the season. CFLC’s program has […]
January is National Mentoring Month!
Angels Camp, CA…This January marks the 15th annual National Mentoring Month, a campaign aimed at expanding quality mentoring programs and connecting more of our community’s young people with caring adults. Here in Calaveras County, the Calaveras County Office of Education administers three youth mentoring programs: Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program, FNL Mentoring, and SWAG Young Adult […]
Wild Land Fire Season Is Only A Few Months Away
Jackson Ca Fire Season is right around the corner once again. Time to get out and get your Property in a Fire Safe Condition. I cannot emphasize it enough to clear back from your homes as far as reasonably possible. The more Defensible Space you have the better off you are. Clear all ground and […]
Columbia College Receives $960,000 State Grant for Apprenticeship Programs
Columbia, CA…Columbia College has been awarded a two-year $960,000 grant to develop a new hospitality apprenticeship training program in partnership with two major local employers — Black Oak Casino Resort in Tuolumne and Evergreen Lodge and Rush Creek Lodge near Groveland. The award, just announced by the California Community College Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO), is part […]
Bark Beatles Are A Danger To Us All
Sacramento Ca Make your #NewYearsResolution to remove your dead & dying trees and reduce your wildfire risk. Learn more: http://www.readyforwildfire.org/Bark_Beetles_Risk
3,017 Lbs. Of Drugs Collected During “Drop the Drugs” 2015
San Andreas, CA…In 2015, approximately 3,017 pounds of unused/unwanted drugs were collected for disposal. The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office and Angels Camp Police Department held a number of “Drop the Drugs” events in 2015. On December 15th alone, we collected 111 pounds of unused and/or unwanted prescription medications at three locations in the county. This […]
Another First Hand Account Of The Butte Fire Reality 12 19 2015
Mountain Ranch Ca Re-posted with permission from Terry Miner of the The Friends of Rail Road Flat School Butte Fire Relief Efforts a 501c3. Via Facebook group Mountain Ranch Needs and Volunteers https://www.facebook.com/groups/518745204942169/permalink/546782125471810/ This is the #ButteFireReality Terry can be reached at – terryrockzz@yahoo.com Terry Miner I’ve had a very busy couple of days and […]
Butte Fire Recovery Meeting Murphys 12 12 2015
Murphys Ca Calaveras Recovers From The Butte Fire Sharing an event announcement for one of our local Calaveras Recovers team partners: This meeting event is open to the public and we especially invite volunteers, community leaders, and Directors of any recovery efforts for the Butte Fire to attend a meeting at First Congregational United Church […]
Link to California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Keeping Safe in Mountain Lion Country
Angels Camp Ca California Department of Fish and Wildlife has received two reports of mountain lion incidents in Angels Camp over the last month. The incidents involved three goats and a deer, no humans were harmed. More than half of California is mountain lion habitat. Mountain lions generally exist wherever deer are found. They are […]
Butte Fire Victims Needs List 12 9 2015
Railroad Flat Ca. The Friends of Rail Road Flat School Butte Fire Relief Efforts a 501c3 that is working directly with the Butte Fire Victims through their Donation Center and their Mobile Donation Van in working hard 7 days a week to help in any way they can the Butte Fire Victims who are still […]
Ribbon-cutting Ceremony to Celebrate the Columbia College Calaveras County Outreach Site
Vallecito, CA…On Tuesday, December 1, 2015, Columbia College held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new Calaveras Outreach facility in Vallecito. Joining the ceremony were members of the Calaveras Chamber of Commerce and Executive Director – Staci Johnston, Calaveras Board of Supervisors, Chair – Cliff Edson and member Debbie Ponte, Calaveras County Superintendent of Schools, […]
“Dinner With A Scientist” Celebrated The Love Of STEM
San Andreas, CA….Students who came to dinner at Calaveras River Academy on November 19 not only got to eat a special meal, they got to learn how their bodies were processing every single bite. “Dinner with a Scientist” brought together 16 local and regional scientists with 20 teachers and 61 students from Calaveras and Amador […]
Ric (The Walking Man) & Joanne Ryan Make Generous Donation To Angels Camp’s K-9 Replacement Fund
Angels Camp, CA…On 12-02-15 the Angels Camp Police Department K-9 Association received a very generous donation to the replacement K-9 fund. Ric and Joanne Ryan decided to donate $1,000.00 to the fund. You may recall that Ric is also known as “The Walking Man,” and that he raises and donates money to assist Veterans that […]
DOJ & DOT issue Joint ADA Technical Assistance on Requirements To Provide Curb Ramps
Washington DC Today, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division (DOJ) and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (DOT) issued joint technical assistance, entitled “Questions and Answers: Supplement to the 2013 DOJ/DOT Joint Technical Assistance on the Title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act Requirements To Provide Curb Ramps when Streets, […]
The Amelia McKeen Memorial Library Dedication
Avery, CA…On Friday, November 13th The Amelia McKeen Memorial Library was dedicated and unveiled. Ms. McKeen lost a heroic battle with cancer a few weeks before the end of last school year. She instilled in her students the thrill of learning, joy in the quest for knowledge, love of reading and the example of putting […]
CalFire TV The California Bark Beetle Epidemic
Sacramento Ca CalFire TV The California Bark Beetle Epidemic
CDFW’s Advanced Hunter Education Program Releases 2016 Clinic Schedule
Sacramento Ca The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has released its schedule of Advanced Hunter Education classes for 2016. Several new offerings have been added, including Hunter Marksmanship, Hunt Planning and Basic Game Processing. Other popular clinics are still on the roster, including Wilderness First Aid, Wild Pig Hunting, Deer Hunting, Turkey Hunting, […]
CalFire Warns About Christmas Candles
Sacramento Ca Consider using flameless candles for your holiday decorations this year. Learn more: http://calfire.ca.gov/communications/communications_firesafety_candle
Wildlife Conservation Board Funds Environmental Improvement and Acquisition Projects
Sacramento Ca At its Nov. 19 quarterly meeting, the Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) approved approximately $11.5 million in grants to help restore and protect fish and wildlife habitat throughout California. Some of the 12 funded projects will benefit fish and wildlife – including some endangered species – while others will provide the public with access […]
Calaveras Business Symposium & Expo Highlighted Business Opportunities
Angels Camp, CA…The Inaugural Calaveras Business Symposium & Expo rolled into Frogtown on November 2nd. It was a full day of exhibits, breakout sessions, coaching and evening mixer & expo. The keynote Speaker at luncheon was Joe McClure, the District Director of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) office in Sacramento. We have video of […]
CDFW Seeks Public Comment on Supplemental Wildlife Plans
Sacramento Ca The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) seeks public comment on its nine draft companion plans, which will supplement the recently revised 2015 State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP). The public review period will run from Nov. 16, 2015, through Jan. 15, 2016. In addition, CDFW will hold a public meeting to present […]