MCHS receives $10,000 for second year in a row by taking part in Rural All In Challenge



Rural and small schools in California participated in the College Board’s Rural and Small School Official SAT Practice (OSP) All In Challenge over the 2018-19 school year. The College Board challenged 15 California schools to encourage their students to connect their College Board and Khan Academy accounts to receive a free, personalized SAT practice plan. Five school districts earned awards […]

Tech Trek participants enjoyed the experience

Over the summer, five seventh grade girls from the area had the opportunity to attend Tech Trek at Fresno State, thanks to the sponsorship of Mariposa’s AAUW (American Association of University Women) Branch. The girls were nominated by their math and science teachers and then went through an application and interview process. Tech Trek is a STEM based camp focusing […]

Advanced vocational classes increase students’ earnings in early career, report says

Students earn about 2 percent more annually for each advanced or upper-level voca­tional class they take in high school, according to an analysis of the schooling and workforce outcomes of over 4,000 early-career adults. In a new article for the scholarly journal Education Next, authors Daniel Kreisman (Georgia State University) and Kevin Stange (University of Michigan) further report that, rather […]

Yosemite takes part in World Ranger Day

Ceremony held in valley

It’s important to recognize those who serve and give of themselves. Yosemite National Park took part in World Ranger Day on July 31. Yosemite staff was joined by California State Park Rangers (and K-9 ranger Rocky), representatives of the California State Park Rangers Association, The International Ranger Federation, and representatives from Congressman Tom McClintock and State Senator Andreas Borgeas’ offices […]

Angling for a big sturgeon? Keep an eye out for a reward tag

Every year, California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) scientists rely on help from California anglers in order to monitor and manage the White Sturgeon population. White Sturgeon anglers who are already familiar with the requirement to purchase an annual Sturgeon Report Card know that by Jan. 31 of the following year, they must return their card (by mail) or […]

Landowners invited to participate in state Waterfowl Habitat Program

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is now accepting applications from landowners for the California Waterfowl Habitat Program (CWHP). The CWHP provides technical guidance and economic incentives to private landowners who agree to manage their properties in accordance with a wetland management plan developed cooperatively by CDFW biologists and participating landowners. In response to the loss of wetland […]

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Yosemite debuts new app that helps visitors explore the park

A new app by Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Conservancy makes it easier to plan a visit and explore Yosemite National Park. “This app features incredible content about what to see and do in Yosemite in different areas of the park during all seasons,” said Yosemite National Park Superintendent Michael Reynolds. “It’s a great tool intended to enrich visitors’ time […]

August 2019 CDFW calendar posted, has plenty of activities

The August 2019 California Department of Fish and Wildlife calendar has officially been released. Here is the listing of events scheduled throughout the state. Various days — Bat Talk and Walk at Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area. Various times, 45211 County Road 32 B, Davis. Each year, from June through September, the Yolo Basin Foundation offers “Bat Talk and Walk” tours. […]