The Devil's Dictionary, Tales, & Memoirs By Ambrose Bierce; edited by S.T. Joshi When the Library of America decides to memorialize the writings of an author or publish an anthology of a literary genre, the result is always worthwhile.

Bret Harte Union High School District trustees unanimously agreed Monday night to get a $5 million loan against future bond funds to build a two-story science building.

Students in teacher Angela Acuna's classroom gave her an "A" for her first-day performance Wednesday at Copperopolis Elementary School.

Bret Harte was born in New York State with the name Francis Brett. His father was a school teacher who could not hold a job.

The Bret Harte High School class of 2011 will receive diplomas at a graduation ceremony this evening at the school's football field.