Presidential Proclamation — Armed Forces Day, 2016

Presidential Proclamation — Armed Forces Day, 2016

Washington, DC…The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen who comprise our Armed Forces have defended our Nation and the values for which we stand for generations, answering the call to give up the comforts of civilian life, do whatever it takes to keep us safe, and go wherever they are needed. On Armed Forces […]

Market At The Square On May 22nd. Joe Rose & The Howlers, Lemonlove & More

Market At The Square On May 22nd.  Joe Rose & The Howlers, Lemonlove & More

Copperopolis, CA…Market At The Square is of the best Farmers Markets In the area runs every Sunday 10-3! This week live music by Joe Rose and The Howlers! Playing Blues, Swing, Rockabilly and Jazz! Come out and Dance!! New this week is Lemonlove. Enjoy a fresh squeezed all natural citrus beverage and receive a customer […]

Hero’s Day at Fair, Tribute To Veterans, CCPRA Rodeo, Tribute To Journey & More!!

Hero’s Day at Fair, Tribute To Veterans, CCPRA Rodeo, Tribute To Journey & More!!

Frogtown, USA….Saturday is jam-packed with events for everyone! 8AM – Gates open, the Frogtown Stampede begins in the arena 9:30AM – The frog jumping begins! 10AM – Youth Talent Show on the Main Stage 12PM – Arm Wrestling Competition on the Lawn Stage 1PM – On-site floral arranging, large animal round-robin in the Barns, 2PM […]

President Obama’s Weekly Address On Expanding Overtime Pay

President Obama’s Weekly Address On Expanding Overtime Pay

Washington, DC…Hi everybody. Last summer, I got a letter from a woman named Elizabeth Paredes from Tucson, Arizona. Elizabeth is the mom of a 3-year-old boy, and an assistant manager at a sandwich shop. She earns about $2,000 a month, and she routinely works some 50 hours a week, sometimes even more. But because of […]

Makayla Ruthrauff Is Miss Calaveras 2016! Her court is Sierra Stackpole & Brighton Hamari. Full Video & Photos

Makayla Ruthrauff Is Miss Calaveras 2016!   Her court is Sierra Stackpole &  Brighton Hamari.  Full Video & Photos

Frogtown, USA…The 2016 Miss Calaveras Is….Makayla Ruthrauff and her court is Sierra Stackpole & Brighton Hamari. Miss Ruthrauff follows in the royal footsteps of her mother and sister. The Miss Calaveras competition for 2016 was a great show and great group of young ladies. Taking the stage for Miss Calaveras were Macy Breaux (Bret Harte), […]

2016 Fair & Frog Jump Jubilee Dedicated To The Whittle Family

2016 Fair & Frog Jump Jubilee Dedicated To The Whittle Family

Frogtown, CA…Each year the Fair board selects a family and or organization to dedicate the annual fair to. This year the Fair has selected the Don and Nancy Whittle family. The Whittles have made significant contributions to the Fair. Nancy serving as the Junior Livestock Secretary for several years. Supporting the Fair as auction buyers […]

Visit Cal-Waste Recovery Systems At The Fair & Frog Jump

Visit Cal-Waste Recovery Systems At The Fair & Frog Jump

Frogtown, USA…The Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee is going on now. Come by the Cal-Waste Recovery Systems booth to participate in our great contests. 16 Lucky people will win FREE Residential Service for 12 MONTHS! For our grand prize, we’re giving away a Cool Camping Gear Set. We look forward to seeing you […]

The 2016 Frog Jump Youth Parade Pictures & Video

The 2016 Frog Jump Youth Parade Pictures & Video

Angels Camp, CA…The Annual Frog Jump Youth Parade was today and we have pictures & video below! The Parade, which is put on by Soroptimist International of Calaveras County and sponsored by Century 21 Sierra Properties always takes place on the first day of the fair. Individuals, pairs, and groups/clubs were all invited to take […]

The 2016 Frog Jump Youth Parade Pictures & Video

The 2016 Frog Jump Youth Parade Pictures & Video

Angels Camp, CA…The Annual Frog Jump Youth Parade was today and we have pictures & video below! The Parade, which is put on by Soroptimist International of Calaveras County and sponsored by Century 21 Sierra Properties always takes place on the first day of the fair. Individuals, pairs, and groups/clubs were all invited to take […]

55 Year Old Denise Marie Gadd Identified As Person Found Deceased In Strawberry

55 Year Old Denise Marie Gadd Identified As Person Found Deceased In Strawberry

Strawberry, CA…Today the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Detectives were able to positively identify the remains that were discovered on April 28th on Old Strawberry Road as belonging to 55 year old Tuolumne County resident, Denise Marie Gadd. Denise was reported as a missing person to the Sonora Police Department on 8/16/2015 by a concerned friend who […]

Michael Norman Hill 1942 – 2016

Michael Norman Hill 1942 – 2016

Arnold, CA…Michael Norman Hill, resident of Arnold, California, died 4/26 in Sonora after a short illness. Memorial celebration is being planned for May 29th, at 2pm at Mt Brow Winery. Michael was born in Stockton, 9/5/42. He worked as a contractor for his realtor parents (Hill Realty in Blue Lake Springs), Carl and Mabel Hill […]

The Big Buildup Is Complete & Now Will Rosie’s Record Stand

The Big Buildup Is Complete & Now Will Rosie’s Record Stand

Frogtown, USA….The 2016 Calaveras County Fair & Frog Jump Jubilee is underway. In the weeks leading up to the event there are several sanctioned Frog Jumps were people can qualify for the International Frog Jump Finals on Sunday at the fair. Below are photos from the Government Jump in San Andreas and a few photos […]

The First Day of Fair Has Something for Everyone! Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee May 19-22

The First Day of Fair Has Something for Everyone!   Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee May 19-22

Frogtown, USA…Today, Thursday May 19, is the first day of our celebrated County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee and there is something to do for everyone! 8AM – Livestock Shows start at the Tower Pavilion 10AM – Youth Parade through downtown Angels Camp 12PM – California Carnival opens up, Frog Stage opens, Cole Porter Band […]

Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets Weekly Specials Through May 24

Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets Weekly Specials Through May 24

Murphys & Angels Camp, CA… Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets have been part of the Calaveras community since 1935. High Quality, Great Customer Service and Great Hometown Prices. “We are dedicated to providing the best to our customers. ” – Mike Croshaw Wishing you Good Times, Good Cheer, and a […]

Backcountry Pictures, in Cooperation with the Calaveras Arts Council, Presents the West Coast Premier of “A Walk in the Park with David Vassar.”

Backcountry Pictures, in Cooperation with the Calaveras Arts Council,  Presents the West Coast Premier of  “A Walk in the Park with David Vassar.”

Murphys, CA…In celebration of the National Park Centennial, Backcountry Pictures presents the West Coast Premier of “A Walk in the Park with David Vassar” featuring the Academy Award®-nominated and Emmy® Award-winning writer, director, producer, and documentarian, David Vassar. “A Walk in the Park” will be presented in Vassar’s adopted home of Calaveras County on the evening of Friday, […]

Sonora Pass Opens For Summer Driving Season. All Mountain Passes Now Open

Sonora Pass Opens For Summer Driving Season.  All Mountain Passes Now Open

Tuolumne County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has removed the winter snow, cleared the debris and made the necessary repairs to open State Route 108 over Sonora Pass at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. The diligent work of Caltrans crews enabled the opening of the pass for motorists who utilize this […]

Donald Trump Releases List Of Potential Supreme Court Nominees

Donald Trump Releases List Of Potential Supreme Court Nominees

New York, NY…Today Donald J. Trump released the much-anticipated list of people he would consider as potential replacements for Justice Scalia at the United States Supreme Court. This list was compiled, first and foremost, based on constitutional principles, with input from highly respected conservatives and Republican Party leadership. Mr. Trump stated, “Justice Scalia was a […]

Robert Lowell Mast December 6, 1990 – May 13, 2016

Robert Lowell Mast December 6, 1990 – May 13, 2016

Murphys, CA…Robert Lowell Mast, 25, passed on Friday, May 13, 2016 drowning in the Stanislaus River on a camping trip. Born and raised in Calaveras, Robbie loved exploring the outdoors. He was an outstanding student often chosen for leadership roles. He was fearless in all pursuits: a creative visual artist, instinctive performer, inspired designer, and […]

Gold Rush History Comes to Life At Columbia State Historic Park’s Diggins 1852

Gold Rush History Comes to Life At Columbia State Historic Park’s Diggins 1852

Columbia, CA…Columbia State Historic Park will present “Diggins Tent Town 1852”, their annual living history event this coming May 19th through May 22nd. Sponsored by Friends of Columbia and Columbia State Historic Park and depicted by over 150 costumed volunteers, visitors can experience the events and environment of an 1850’s mining camp that is re-created […]

Don’t Miss The Soroptimist’s 2016 Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee Youth Parade

Don’t Miss The Soroptimist’s 2016 Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee Youth Parade

Angels Camp, CA…Time to sign up to participate for the annual Youth Parade! The Parade, which is put on by Soroptimist International of Calaveras County and sponsored by Century 21 Sierra Properties, will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 19 in Angels Camp. Individuals, pairs, and groups/clubs are all invited to take part […]

Traffic Update…Injured Deer & Coyote In Roadway On Hwy 108

Traffic Update…Injured Deer & Coyote In Roadway On Hwy 108

Twain Harte, CA….CHP is reporting an injured deer and an injured coyote in the roadway on Hwy 108 and Confidence Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00286 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr108 / Confidence Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.045266 -120.207623 Close Detail Information 9:58 AM 2 [2] BOTH IN RDWY 9:58 AM 1 […]

Traffic Update….Lane Blocked By Collision On Hwy 49 Near Fricot City Road

Traffic Update….Lane Blocked By Collision On Hwy 49 Near Fricot City Road

Angels Camp, CA…CHP is reporting a minor injury collision on Hwy 49 near Fricot City Road. The southbound lane is obstructed at this time. Incident: 00122 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Sr49 / Fricot City Rd Loc Desc: SR49 AT 4TH CROSSING Lat/Lon: 38.132518 -120.634962 Close Detail Information 9:56 AM 3 [5] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed […]

Cal.net Announces Merger With Hstar Technology Group

Cal.net Announces Merger With Hstar Technology Group

Shingle Springs, CA…Cal.net, Inc, an Internet Service Provider (“ISP”) based in Shingle Springs, CA, today announces that it has merged with Hstar Technology Group, Inc., an ISP based in Angels Camp, CA. By adding about 300 square miles of service area in Calaveras and Tuolumne Counties, this merger expands the Cal.net geographic coverage territory to […]