Deadwood, CA…The two men who tragically perished over the weekend have been identified as 25-year-old Rinoel Villena of Daly City and 20-year-old Benedict Rozario of Pittsburg. The two men were part of a larger group who visited Gods Bath. Mr. Villena, Mr. Rozario, and a third person jumped into the water. Due to the swift […]
Kennedy Meadows, CA…Traffic Update….Big Rig Currently Blocking Hwy 108 near Leavitt Creek Vista Point Incident: 00075 Type: CLOSURE of a Road Location: 18437 5th Ave Loc Desc: Sonora Chp Lat/Lon: 37.956699 -120.418155 Detail Information 8:00 AM 2 [3] DUE TO 1125 SEMI TK 7:59 AM 1 [1] EB AND WB SR108 IS CLOSED NEAR LEAVITT […]
Washington, DC – Congressman McClintock this morning delivered the following remarks on the House Floor discussing illegal immigration. Mr. Speaker: Last year, we achieved operational control of our southern border for the first time in generations. Would be trespassers knew they would be turned back and so never started the perilous journey. On his first […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today. Supervisor’s photographs, Covid update & solid waste tops the agenda. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Special Meeting 5/18/2021 9:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Video Supervisors Photograph’s 8:00 AM:The Board […]
Angels Camp, CA…We sat down for a few minutes Monday morning with Calaveras County Coroner Kevin Raggio. The county is discussing combining the Sheriff and Coroner Departments. Roughly half of California counties have done so. Conventional wisdom dictates that combining departments may drive cost savings. In Calaveras County however the Coroner says it may double […]
Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update….Cow Jumped Fence near Sr12 / Lime Creek Rd Incident: 00069 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr12 / Lime Creek Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.197315 -120.800793 Detail Information 7:07 AM 11 [24] 1039 MR COLEMAN – 1022 /SAG 7:07 AM 10 [23] 1039 DAMON POMBO 209-481-2423 / WILL SEND SOMEONE TO ASSIST 7:06 […]
Pioneer, CA…Traffic Update….Older Female in Powered Wheel Chair in Eastbound Lane Near Sr88 / Raven Rd Incident: 00065 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr88 / Raven Rd Loc Desc: EB SR88 JEO 13 CURVES Lat/Lon: 38.425037 -120.592268 Detail Information 6:47 AM 1 [1] OLDER WFA W/ GRY HAIR / LGT GRN SWEATER RIDING HER POWERED WHEEL […]
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Sacramento, CA…The latest tweet from the Governor….” CA has now administered over 35 MILLION vaccines. We will implement the new CDC mask guidelines on 6/15, when we fully reopen our economy. Protect yourself. Protect your loved ones. Get vaccinated.” He also stated that mask mandates to largely cease after June 15th in media interviews..
Angels Camp, CA…Angels Camp City Hall’s Post Office box located in the Angels Camp Post Office at 1216 South Main Street was vandalized sometime between Friday, May 14 and this morning, May 17, 2021. If you recently mailed anything to City Hall using PO Box 667, Angels Camp, CA 95222, please contact City Hall and […]
Washington, DC…Good afternoon. There are three things I want to speak briefly today with you all about: the new — new milestone in our progress against COVID-19 here at home, steps we’re taking to fight COVID internationally, and an important tax cut for families with children under the age of 18. And that’s where I’m […]
Frogtown, Angels Camp, CA…Seven-year-old Bria Heintz won the 2021 Jumping Frog Jubilee. Her frog named Firefly jumped 20 feet and 1 inch – short of the 21 feet 5 and ¾ inches World’s Record but creating lots of excitement Sunday at the Calaveras County Homecoming celebration. She is the third generation of an Angels Camp-based […]
Angels Camp, CA…The City of Angels announces the resignation of Councilman Jeremy Leonard from the Angels Camp City Council effective May 13, 2021. Councilman Leonard was elected on November 3, 2020. He has been a lifetime City resident and in his short tenure as Councilman proudly facilitated a community clean-up day and lead several construction […]
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)..Congratulations to 2021 Miss Calaveras, Acadia Moes, and her court First Princess Emma Darmsted and Second Princess, Taylor Wilden! We had posted brief announcements earlier but we like to post a summary article that contains photos and video for that year so people can find all of our coverage in one spot. […]
Avery, CA…(Update as of 2:07pm…Fire has been called contained at 1-2 acres with extensive mop up. Great job everyone!!) (Update as of 1:59pm….Tankers have been released. No call yet on Forward Progress Stopped but that should be forthcoming.) Traffic & Fire Update….Vegetation Fire Reported in Timber Trails Area Off Sheep Ranch Road. One acre in […]
Valley Springs, CA…Traffic & Fire Update…Grass Fire Reported off Ranchero Road Incident: 00198 Type: Report of Fire Location: 1992 S Ranchero Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.187409 -120.792423 Detail Information 12:45 PM 2 [3] TRANS TO CAL FIRE SDS 12:45 PM 1 [1] GRASS FIRE
Arnold, CA…Mornings with the One Percent™ is live weekday mornings from 7-10am. The premise for the show is that the USDA ranked all 3,142 counties or county equivalents in the USA on a livability or desirability scale based on factors such as climate, scenic beauty, bodies of water for recreation, humidity and much more. All […]
Sacramento, CA…California Governor Gavin Newsom presented his $100 billion California Comeback Plan, the biggest economic recovery package in California history. The Governor’s Plan outlines comprehensive strategies and major investments in key areas so that California can come roaring back from the pandemic. The California Comeback Plan has one goal: hit fast forward on our state’s recovery […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled another component of his $100 billion California Comeback Plan: making historic investments in small business relief. Governor Newsom’s Plan expands the state’s COVID-19 Small Business Relief Grant program to a total of $4 billion, representing the largest such program in the entire country. That’s in addition to Governor Newsom’s $6.2 billion […]
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)…Just before the Miss Calaveras Pageant an opening ceremony and ribbon cutting was held. Former Fair Director Bob Trinchero was honored and the Westberg family. A few photos and video of the Opening Ceremony is below…
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)…Thursday the first day of the Fair & Frog Jump is always one of the busiest. With the Youth Parade in the morning, the Saddle Queen in the afternoon & Miss Calaveras at night. The Calaveras Saddle Queen contestants compete in several categories including Miss Phtogenic, Miss Congeniality, Written Test, Speech, Appearance, […]
Frogtown, USA…..Seven Year Old Bria Heintz & Frog Firefly Hopped to Victory in 2021 Frog Jump! Her jump was 20 Feet One Inch!! Full Video replay and photos coming later this evening.
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)…Below are links to 90 photos of Out & About around Frogtown. The Miss Calaveras, Calaveras Saddle Queen & Frog Jump Finals will be in separate photo galleries. Click on an image below to go to the photos…
Arnold, CA…As our local economy continues to improve and those entrepreneurial urges resurface there is a great commercial restaurant location in our area. We spent a few minutes with Ashlock Financial Group’s Tim Ashlock who manages numerous commercial properties in the area. Right next to Sarafina’s in Arnold is a turn key restaurant opportunity with […]
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)…Below is the schedule of events for the Homecoming & Frog Jump for this year. Click on an image below for larger version or go to Frogtown.org.
Murphys, CA…Memorial Service Today for Battalion Chief Terry Bullock.
Vallecito, CA…Stevenot Winery is now open for wine tastings with safety precautions in place. Reservations recommended with limited availability of walk-in tastings as well. Social distance, wear your face coverings, enjoy a beautiful winery setting and great wines today. On January 16, 2019 the Oliveto Family purchased the former location of Irish Vineyards in Vallecito, […]
Arnold, CA…Arnold Ace Home Center is Now Hiring! Join the Team Today!
Angels Camp, CA…The Fair is back and so is Calaveras Connect’s Shuttle Service! May 13 thru May 16, Calaveras Connect will provide free shuttle service between the Save Mart Bus Stop in Angels Camp and the Fairgrounds for the 2021 Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee. The shuttle will run Thursday through Sunday, every […]
Mountain Ranch & Valley Springs, CA…In 1950, we started out as a family operation with Erich’s father and mother, August and Freida Sender, in a century-old adobe building. The upstairs was home to the Sender family, and the first floor included groceries, a meat market, a bar, and a small eating place called Opa’s Smokehouse. […]
