There might not be a more unique athlete at Calaveras High School than Vanessa Lee. The two-sport junior was not only one of ...

It’s rare to find Kendra McGee sitting still. During her sophomore year at Calaveras High School, McGee was always on the go. Whether it was on a cross country course, the soccer field or the track, ...

Oakendell, a residential treatment facility for teenage males in San Andreas, ceased operations on June 30, after 46 years in business. Founded in 1980 by Steve and Carol Mertens, Oakendell housed ...

For the first time in her Calaveras High School career, Kendra Baechler was a three-sport varsity athlete. Baechler started the season in the fall on the volleyball court before moving to basketball ...

Partially filmed in Calaveras County, a labor of love documentary on rural education challenges, starring some familiar local ...

I wish I knew what my first memory was, but unfortunately, I have no idea. There are things that I think I remember, but I can’t be certain whether those are actual memories or just events or moments ...

There aren’t many young men like Brayden Bowersox. Sure, he may be a four-sport athlete who, during his senior year at Bret Harte High School, won three league titles, reached the postseason in all ...

Being an elite competitor is in Maddie Kane’s DNA. Coming from a family that takes competition seriously, Kane fell right in line and joined the family business of being a top Bret Harte High School ...

Two hundred and 50 years of American independence was celebrated at the annual 4th of July celebration in Mokelumne Hill on July 4. And as parade floats made their way down this historic California ...

The Bible states the truth shall set you free. It doesn’t help your golf score, however. In bogey-point competition from the white tees on June 29 at La Contenta Golf Club in Valley Springs, newbie ...

When it comes to home repairs, I’m not exactly Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor, Bob the Builder or Bob Vila. Sure, I’ve got the knowledge and know-how to do simple fixes or put together ...

Cohen Curran took another big step forward during his junior year at Calaveras High School. Curran, a three-sport athlete, earned all-league honors in all three sports. He also won a state title in ...