Tim Bottomley Provisionally Appointed to VUSD Board
Avery, CA…Tim Bottomley Provisionally Appointed to VUSD Board. Details on the appointment and possible special election is below…
Shrek The Musical Jr. This Weekend at Bret Harte Theater
Angels Camp, CA…Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical Jr., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. It’s a “big bright beautiful world” as everyone’s favorite ogre leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find acceptance. Part romance and […]
Shrek The Musical Jr. This Weekend at Bret Harte Theater
Angels Camp, CA…Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical Jr., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. It’s a “big bright beautiful world” as everyone’s favorite ogre leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find acceptance. Part romance and […]
Shrek The Musical Jr. This Weekend at Bret Harte Theater
Angels Camp, CA…Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical Jr., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. It’s a “big bright beautiful world” as everyone’s favorite ogre leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find acceptance. Part romance and […]
Calaveras County School Resource Officer Welcomes Students Back to School
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer Conor Seawell welcomes students back to school. In the coming school year, Deputy Seawell will work closely with schools throughout Calaveras County to enhance student and school safety. He will prioritize fostering positive relationships with students while promoting a supportive and safe school environment. As […]
Free Sports Physicals for Calaveras High School Students
San Andreas, CA…On Thursday, July 20, Calaveras High School (CHS) students were provided free sports physicals through a generous sponsorship from Mark Twain Health Care District. Practitioners and staff from the Valley Springs Health and Wellness Center, along with CHS school staff, conducted 95 health screenings for students who wish to participate in sports for […]
Much Ado About Nothing Summer Youth Production
Murphys, CA…Join us for an unforgettable evening as Murphys Creek Theatre presents our Summer on Stage youth performance of William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing! Our talented, young actors-in-training have been working hard all summer to bring this classic play to life. Their energy, enthusiasm, and dedication to learning the craft of theatre will leave […]
Governor Newsom Announces State Purchase of Textbooks & $1.5 Million Fine for Temecula School Board
Sacramento, CA…Following the Temecula Valley Unified School District’s failure to adopt an updated social studies curriculum, today Governor Gavin Newsom announced the state is entering into a contract to secure textbooks to ensure students in the district begin the school year with access to up-to-date books and materials that comply with state law. Elementary students […]
Lunch & Learn & Plan Ahead for End of Life Expenses June 18 & 19
San Andreas & Angels Camp, CA…Join San Andreas Memorial & Angels Memorial Chapels to learn how you can plan ahead, relieve your family of stress and avoid unnecessary funeral expenses. Let us help you plan ahead. RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/rsvpplanahead WHEN & WHERE: San Andreas Memorial Chapel | July 18th, 2023 11am & 6pm Angels Memorial Chapel | […]
Public Notice – Calaveras County Board of Education Trustee Area 3 Opening
Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Education is accepting applications for provisional appointment to the Calaveras County Board of Education for Trustee Area 3. The Board of Education intends to conduct interviews and fill the vacancy by appointment at the Aug. 7, 2023 board meeting, as specified in Board Bylaw 9223. Candidates must be […]
Vice President Kamala Harris on Additional Student Loan Forgiveness
Washington, DC…President Joe Biden and I are committed to delivering relief to student loan debt borrowers to help them move forward with their lives – whether they want to start a family, buy a home, or become an entrepreneur. Today, we are taking another historic step by forgiving $39 billion in student loan debt for […]
California Schools to Get More Shade and Nature to Protect Kids From Extreme Heat
Sacramento, CA…More shade is coming to California schools. Governor Gavin Newsom today announced CAL FIRE is providing $47 million in grants to help schools convert asphalt to green spaces and plant trees and other vegetation – adding cooler spaces essential to protecting kids from dangerous extreme heat. California’s kids are often disproportionately impacted by extreme […]
Calaveras Search & Rescue Volunteers Present the Hug – A – Tree Program
Arnold, CA…Join us Monday nights as our Calaveras Search & Rescue Volunteers present the Hug – A – Tree program. This program was developed to educate children in a select few of the most basic and vital survival principles. If you and your little ones are planning on being in the woods this summer, this […]
Lace Up Your Running Shoes for the 2023 Firecracker Mile!
Arnold, CA…This one mile race occurs immediately before the Arnold Independence Day Parade, and it’s a great way to participate in the day’s festivities if you aren’t already on a parade float. Runners get a race tshirt, post-race snacks, and there are prizes for the top three in each age group. Find us on facebook […]
Supreme Court Strikes Down Affirmative Action in Ruling Against Harvard & UNC
Washington, DC…The US Supreme Court ruled against race based college admissions. The admissions programs at Harvard College and the University of North Carolina violate the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. The case stemmed from some colleges limiting the number of Asian students on diversity grounds even though their testing scores warranted admission. Click […]
Lace Up Your Running Shoes for the 2023 Firecracker Mile!
Arnold, CA…This one mile race occurs immediately before the Arnold Independence Day Parade, and it’s a great way to participate in the day’s festivities if you aren’t already on a parade float. Runners get a race tshirt, post-race snacks, and there are prizes for the top three in each age group. Find us on facebook […]
Marisolio Presents Hawaiian Pupus Small Bites Cooking Class on June 16th!
Murphys, CA…Marisolio Tasting Bar presents Hawaiian Pupus Class. Friday, June 16th, 2023, 6:00 PM. Mona Klein will be offering this innovative class on Hawaiian “Small Bites” for Marisolio. We all love an appetizer party, and what better theme for summer than a Hawaiian style get-together. Mona will instruct us how to make a variety of […]
Reminder…Wild Things & Other Great Seminars this Summer at Calaveras Big Trees
Arnold, CA…Get up close and personal with a raccoon, a porcupine, a river otter and other surprises. WILD THINGS brought to the Park by CONSERVATION AMBASSADORS “Providing a loving home for displaced, abused, abandoned, injured wild animals” Where: Campfire Center Time: 10am-12pm Come one – come all. June 10 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. […]
Marisolio Presents Hawaiian Pupus Small Bites Cooking Class on June 16th!
Murphys, CA…Marisolio Tasting Bar presents Hawaiian Pupus Class. Friday, June 16th, 2023, 6:00 PM. Mona Klein will be offering this innovative class on Hawaiian “Small Bites” for Marisolio. We all love an appetizer party, and what better theme for summer than a Hawaiian style get-together. Mona will instruct us how to make a variety of […]
Bret Harte High School Commencement – Class of 2023
Angels Camp, CA…Live Stream of the Bret Harte High School Commencement Ceremony. Friday, June 2 at 7:30 PM on Bret Harte’s Dorroh Field. Gate opens at 6:30 PM. First come, first serve. Questions, call 209 736-2507.
Major Strides in Safety Education and Training for Educators with Opioid Overdose Prevention Training
Angels Camp, CA…Through collaboration and community partnerships, educators and school staff professionals are receiving essential opioid overdose training. Calaveras County Public Health has provided Opioid Overdose Prevention Trainings to ten Calaveras County schools and over 100 school staff. Haley Graham and Quincy Dyson cover the facts, statistics, signs, and preventive steps in the event of […]
The 2023 Avery Middle School Graduation (Full Video Below)
Avery, CA…The scenic mountain setting was the backdrop as the AMS Class of 2023 finished their elementary school journey and head to the next step in their education journey. Below we have full video of the graduation, photos & program photos as well.
Angels-Murphys Rotary Celebrates Honors Students with BBQ
Murphys – The Angels-Murphys Rotary Club treated high-achieving students from Bret Harte Union High School District to a bar-be-que and award ceremony on Thursday, May 25. The event, held at Murphys Community Park, celebrated the accomplishments of students who earned a 4.0 or greater GPA during the last semester. Nearly 80 honors students along with […]
The 34th Annual Chicken in a Barrel is June 3rd!
Murphys, CA…New this year, Cornhole and Bocce tournaments at the Michelson Parents Club Chicken in a Barrel! Sponsored by Gateway Press, each winning team will be presented with a HUGE custom trophy! Sign up today to support the Michelson Elementary students! https://chicken-in-a-barrel.square.site/shop/tournaments/3 Event occurs on 06/03/2023 from 12:00 PM to 05:00 PM.
Miwuk Cultural Museum Groundbreaking Ceremony
Angels Camp, CA…Have you heard? We are one step closer to making a historic event in our community. MACT Health Board Inc. will be holding groundbreaking ceremony on June 5, 2023 for our future Miwuk Cultural Museum. Amazing dedication of involvement and hard work. The beginning of an exciting new phase for MACT Health Board […]
2023 Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee Junior Livestock Auction Brought in Over 1.5 Million Dollars!
Frogtown, USA…The 2023 Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee Junior Livestock Auction Brought in Over 1.5 Million Dollars!
Marisolio Presents Hawaiian Pupus Small Bites Cooking Class on June 16th!
Murphys, CA…Marisolio Tasting Bar presents Hawaiian Pupus Class. Friday, June 16th, 2023, 6:00 PM. Mona Klein will be offering this innovative class on Hawaiian “Small Bites” for Marisolio. We all love an appetizer party, and what better theme for summer than a Hawaiian style get-together. Mona will instruct us how to make a variety of […]
Angels-Murphys Rotary Teachers of the Year 2023
Murphys, CA…On May 4th, the Angels-Murphys Rotary honored teachers from each district in Calaveras County. The 2023 Teachers of the Year shown here left to right: Jessica Handgis (Mark Twain Union Elementary School District), Daphne Williams (Calaveras Unified School District), David Duggan (Bret Harte Union School District), Ali Heermance (Vallecito Union School District), and Kathleen […]
Most Attended Annual Math Mini Bowl Equals Success
San Andreas, CA…Fifth and sixth grade students from all over Calaveras County gathered on May 9 at the 42nd Annual Math Mini Bowl (MMB). A total of 139 students from 10 schools attended the event. This MMB consists of three different competitions, challenging students to flex their math skills. This year’s event was the highest attended […]
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, May 5 – 14, 2023
San Andreas, CA…All our old friends, plus a few new ones, are here in this classic, marvelous musical adaptation. We’ll meet the captivating Princess Snow White, the prince, the evil queen, and, of course, the seven mischievous dwarfs — Sarge, Gabby, Gloomy Gus, Ticklish, Spritely, Snore, and Slowpoke. There’s also a hilarious palace cat and […]