Angels Camp, CA…On May 4, 1973 the Bret Harte FFA was awarded their official FFA charter thus making this year their 50th year anniversary. In celebrating this achievement, the FFA chapter would like to honor their past, celebrate the present and motivate future FFA members. This year’s theme is “Building a Golden Foundation” and our […]
Sacramento, CA… Golden 1 Credit Union (Golden 1) is pleased to announce it has awarded Calaveras High School graduate Garrett Hesser a scholarship. Hesser is among 43 exceptional students throughout California to receive a Golden 1 scholarship, which are awarded based on a student’s academic achievements, community involvement, extracurricular activities, education, and career goals. “Golden 1 […]
Angels Camp, CA…On August 24, 2022 multiple reports of a student bringing ammunition to Mark Twain Elementary were reported to the Angels Camp Police Department. Mark Twain Elementary staff and the Angels Camp Police Department fully investigated the reports and NO ammunition or weapons were found on school grounds. The Angels Camp Police Department takes […]
Washington, DC…President Biden believes that a post-high school education should be a ticket to a middle-class life, but for too many, the cost of borrowing for college is a lifelong burden that deprives them of that opportunity. During the campaign, he promised to provide student debt relief. Today, the Biden Administration is following through on […]
Sacramento, CA…With kids across California headed back to school, Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled California’s Master Plan for Kids’ Mental Health to ensure all California kids, parents and communities have increased access to mental health and substance use services. Nationally, kids are reporting symptoms of depression and anxiety at record rates and are considering or attempting […]
Murphys, CA… Save The Date: “THE PARTY” is Back, Live and In-Person! Saturday, October 8, 2022, Brice Station Vineyards at 4-8pm. THE PARTY, the Calaveras Mentoring Foundation’s largest annual fundraiser for Calaveras Mentoring. Tickets cost at $75/person; $500 for a table of eight. Available at calaverasmentoring.org or by calling 209-737-7706. Brice Station Vineyards 3353 CA-4, […]
Wallace, CA…Join UCCE Master Food Preservers of Amador/Calaveras Counties on Saturday, August 20th from 9am to 12noon at Tri-Lake Church Community Center, 7999 Wards Avenue in Wallace for a class on savory jams and jellies. We’ll explore making a variety of spiced fruit jams, jellies, chutneys, and more. Enhance a grazing platter or charcuterie spread […]
Angels Camp, CA… Childs/Hurst Scholarship Awarded by Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) The Beth E. Childs/Genna Hurst Renewable Scholarship, administered by CCF, was awarded recently. The 2022 Scholarship winner is Calaveras High School student Sierra Lowry. See photo below. The scholarship is for $1,000 a year, renewable for four years. Sierra plans to become a Registered […]
Oxford, United Kingdom….Scientists modelling the cancer-suppressing p53 gene identify how the 20 different molecules unique to elephants get activated for increased sensitivity and response against carcinogenic conditions – with implications for cancer treatments in humans. Scientists from seven research institutions including the University of Oxford and the University of Edinburgh have used pioneering bioinformatic modelling […]
Columbia, CA… Columbia College has been awarded a $408,000 state grant to expand and strengthen its programs for incarcerated students over the next three years. The grant comes through the Rising Scholars Network, a new program within California Community Colleges funded by California Assembly Bill 417 and designed to support justice-involved students. The three-year Rising […]
Murphys, CA…Calaveras Winegrape Alliance Education & Events Manager, Mark Silverstone, brings you this bi-weekly spotlight series to educate and inspire! Of the 52 varieties of grapes grown in Calaveras county (going from A to Z), first up is Albariño. This green skinned grape is native to Galicia Spain (Rias Baixas) on the Iberian Penninsula. It […]
Angels Camp, CA…Based on the popular comic strip, Annie tells the extraordinary story of a little orphan who ends up in the lap of luxury with Depression-era billionaire Oliver Warbucks, and his secretary, Grace Farrell. Unlike most of the other children at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage, spunky Annie believes that her parents are still alive and […]
Angels Camp, CA…Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) recently awarded Career and Technical Training (C&TT) scholarships to a total of nine high school students: six Calaveras High School students, one Bret Harte High School student and two Mountain Oaks School students. Each received a $1,000 scholarship. The students receiving C&TT scholarships and their fields of study are: […]
Washington, DC…Watch the moment Speller 231 Harini Logan won the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee via the first Spell-off in Bee history. Her winning word, the final word she spelled correctly during the Spell-off, was “moorhen.”
Angels Camp, CA…Bret Harte High School Commencement Livestream – Class of 2022
Twain Harte, CA… Michael J. Rusca 12/10/1954 – 5/22/2022. Michael J. Rusca, 67, of Twain Harte, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at his home. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
University of Delaware Newark, Delaware… To all the parents up in the stands, this may be the best day of all. No more tuition! (Laughter and applause.) But probably all of them are going to graduate school, so that probably won’t work. (Laughs.) 10:24 A.M. EDT AUDIENCE: Joe! Joe! Joe! Joe! THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, […]
Guildford, UK…Findings from a seven-year research project suggest that there could be a new approach to treating one of the most common and devastating forms of brain cancer in adults – Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM). In a peer-reviewed study published by BMC Cancer, scientists from the University of Surrey show that a short chain of amino […]
Arnold, CA…Are you ready for Mustang Bingo!? Pre-order your dinner and bingo cards this week – look for flyers going home with your child on Monday, or visit our https://hfpc.square.site/
Angels Camp – Junior and senior Bret Harte U.S. History students learn firsthand the experiences of those who have served our Nation. Veterans and servicemen share their stories, bringing history alive for the students. The United States Servicemen/Veterans Presentation event has been a 24-year tradition at Bret Harte High School (BHHS), headed up by history […]
Angels Camp, CA…Bret Harte U.H.S.D. accepting apps for 1) Student Body/Athletic Secretary, 8 hrs. p/day, $18.38-$20.22 p/hr, DOE, (2) Spec Ed Paras, 6.5 hrs p/day, $20.11-$21.28 p/hr, DOE, Closing Date: Until Filled. Apply online: www.bhuhsd-ca.schoolloop.com or call (209) 736-8340. EOE.
White Pines, CA…Join retired National Park Service Ranger Nancy Muleady-Mecham as she shares her extensive knowledge of the history of the Arnold Rim Trail and its environs. These gently paced walks meet at the Sierra Nevada Logging Museum in White Pines at 9 am and are about 2 miles round trip. Walks proceed rain or […]
Calaveras High School Performing Arts is proud to present the beloved American musical classic, “Hello, Dolly!” for one weekend only, April 28, 2022 – May 1, 2022, at the Calaveras Performing Arts Center in San Andreas, CA. This musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s hit play The Matchmaker bursts with humor, romance, energetic dance and some […]
Avery, CA…Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 28th at 5:00 pm to help us dedicate the Avery Middle School track & field to our esteemed retired teacher and coach, Ed Martin. Hope to see you at the field!
Angels Camp, CA… On Monday April 25, The Calaveras Chamber of Commerce held our 3rd Annual “On the Right Track” Program at Bret Harte High School. We served 230 juniors and seniors this year. This program was created to help High School students gain knowledge about resources they can use once they graduate. The students […]
Cape Canaveral, FL…On Wednesday, April 27 at 3:52 a.m. ET, 7:52 UTC, Falcon 9 launched Dragon’s fourth science expedition mission Crew-4 to the International Space Station from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage landed on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship. Dragon will autonomously […]
Angels Camp, CA…Join us for some great family fun and free admission on April 30, 2022 to celebrate the grand opening of our new Jumping Frog Jubilee Exhibit sponsored by the Calaveras Community Foundation. About Angels Camp Museum Located on a 3-acre site of the Angels Mine, the museum dedicates collections to inspire understanding of […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Education unanimously voted at last night’s regularly scheduled board meeting to approve Karen Vail as the new Calaveras County Superintendent of Schools. She will complete the remainder of Scott Nanik’s term starting July 1, 2022. Vail is running unopposed in the upcoming election, that 4-year term will begin […]
Avery, CA…Notice of Provisional Appointment (Pursuant to Education Code Sections 5091 and 5092). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a vacancy in the Vallecito Union School District (“District”) has occurred because Vallecito Union School District Governing Board Member, Tom Pratt, resigned effective February 8, 2022. On April 20, 2022, the VALLECITO UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD […]
Arnold, CA…Guided Nature Walk: Get to Know your Conifers, April 24, 2022 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am. Join retired National Park Service Ranger Mary Anne Carlton as she shares her extensive knowledge of the ecology and history of the Arnold Rim Trail and its environs. These gently paced walks meet at the Sierra Nevada […]
