Full 2026 Miss Calaveras Pageant Video
Angels Camp, CA…Below is the full Miss Calaveras Pageant video from last night. Now onto processing the photos…we will also post a summary post with all the photos, video etc. For now the video is below…
Winter Adkins is Your 2026 Miss Calaveras!
Angels Camp, CA…It was another impressive group of young ladies in this year’s pageant. Payton Kelling-Ballard was first runner up. Full Video of entire pageant & full photo slide show will be up tomorrow. The contestants for this year’s Miss Calaveras scholarship pageant were Scarlett Pinkston, Kati Schell, Winter Adkins and Payton Kelling-Ballard. Come cheer […]
The 2026 Frog Jump Youth Parade is In the Books. Watch the Full Parade Video
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)…Ladies & Gents, Boys, Girls & Frog Jockeys, the 2026 Fair & Frog Jump is underway! The 2026 Parade was a good one and we have full parade video up now below. We will also post multiple photos of every entrant up for your viewing enjoyment soon. Hop On! Watch the full […]
The 2026 Frog Jump Youth Parade is In the Books. Full Parade Video & Photos Up Soon!
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)…Ladies & Gents, Boys, Girls & Frog Jockeys, the 2026 Fair & Frog Jump is underway! The 2026 Parade was a good one and we will have full parade video & multiple photos of every entrant up for your viewing enjoyment soon. Hop On! Below are just a couple of samples from […]
Let Frogs Sing & Freedom Ring!! Day One Schedule of 2026 Fair & Frog Jump!!
Frogtown, USA…Thursday, May 14, 2026 – Kids Day! 🐸 Let Frogs Sing & Freedom Ring. 🎉 Kids 12 & under FREE all day! Parade Downtown Angels Camp at 10am! Today at the Calaveras County Fair is Kids Day with the theme “Let Frogs Sing & Freedom Ring – Be a Friend, not a Bully — […]
Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad May 13 ~ May 19! Shop Local & Save!!
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad May 13 ~ May 19! Shop Local & Save!! Grocery, Meat, Deli, Produce & Lots of Local Wines! 100’s More Items on Sale Throughout the Store! Angels Food Market, started by Harry Croshaw, has been serving the Calaveras community since 1935. Glen, Harry’s […]
Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through May 19th! Shop Local & Save!
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through May 19th! Shop Local & Save!! Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! Part of your community for generations. Click on an image below for full sized version.
Mr. Jerry Devin Naylor 1962 ~ 2026
San Andreas, CA…Mr. Jerry Devin Naylor August 25, 1962 ~ May 9, 2026 (age 63). Jerry Devin Naylor, 63, passed away on May 09, 2026. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West St. Charles PO Box 328 San Andreas, CA 95249, (209) 754-3361. To send […]
California Remains Nation’s Top Travel Destination as Tourism Spending Climbs to Record $158.9 Billion
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today highlighted recent data showing California’s tourism economy continues its strong recovery and growth, with statewide travel spending reaching a record high $158.9 billion in 2025, reinforcing the Golden State’s position as the #1 travel destination in the nation. Newsom says California’s economy is built on resilience, innovation, and global appeal – our tourism […]
Six Bullfrogs Honored in Celebratory Letter of Intent Signing Event
Angels Camp, CA…Seniors Delaney Dickson, Peyton Lawrence, Reese Roeder, Ayla Jodie, David Willey, and Annelise Zumbach were celebrated for signing with a four-year college to continue their athletic and academic careers yesterday May 11 in Bob Bach Gymnasium. Photo courtesy of Mr. Nanik. Pictured, left to right, Dickson, Lawrence, Roeder, Jodie, Willey, and Zumbach. Athletic […]
Traffic Update….Minor Injury Collision Near Mountain Ranch Rd / Sun Rd
Mountain Ranch, CA…Traffic Update….Minor Injury Collision Near Mountain Ranch Rd / Sun Rd Incident: 0119 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Mountain Ranch Rd / Sun Rd Loc Desc: WB JEO Lat/Lon: 38.241176 -120.515770 Detail Information 12:33 PM 8 [21] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to 1181-Trfc Collision-Minor Inj by CHP [Shared] 11:10 AM […]
Mrs. Natasha L. Beckner 1987 ~ 2026
West Point, CA…Mrs. Natasha L. Beckner August 7, 1987 ~ April 15, 2026 (age 38). Natasha Lee Beckner, 38, passed away on April 15, 2026. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday May 16, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. at the San Andreas Memorial Chapel in San Andreas, CA Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements […]
Avery Middle School Receives 2026 California Distinguished School Award
Avery, CA…Avery Middle School, part of Vallecito Union School District, has been recognized by the California Department of Education (CDE) as a 2026 California Distinguished School, one of the state’s highest honors for public schools. Vallecito Union School District Superintendent Tom Hoskins(left) and Avery Middle School Principal Scott Nicotero (right) Principal Scott Nicotero traveled to […]
A Bit of Wisdom from Ralph Waldo Emerson
“The reward of a thing well done, is to have done it.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
Get Ready! Things are About to Get Hopping!
Frogtown, USA…Get ready for FOUR DAYS OF HEADLINE ENTERTAINMENT at the 2026 Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee! , May 14–17, 2026. Thursday: Miss Calaveras & Rodeo Queen Competition—tradition, talent, and local pride take center stage. Friday: Pam Tillis LIVE in concert—don’t miss this country music legend! Saturday: Pro Rodeo action—thrills, spills, and nonstop […]
Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad May 6 ~ May 12! Shop Local & Save!!
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad May 6 ~ May 12! Shop Local & Save!! Grocery, Meat, Deli, Produce & Lots of Local Wines! 100’s More Items on Sale Throughout the Store! Angels Food Market, started by Harry Croshaw, has been serving the Calaveras community since 1935. Glen, Harry’s […]
Governor Newsom Launches Program Providing Free Diapers for All New Parents
San Francisco, CA…Ahead of Mother’s Day, Governor Gavin Newsom announced today that the state is partnering with Baby2Baby, a leading national nonprofit organization headquartered in California, to launch a first-in-the-nation program to provide free diapers to all new babies born in California. Leveraging the bulk purchasing power of the state, this new effort known as […]
Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through May 12th! Shop Local & Save!
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through May 12th! Shop Local & Save!! Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! Part of your community for generations. Click on an image below for full sized version.
Chapel in the Pines Sunday Service, Back to the Basics: Community (Week 4)
Arnold, CA…Chapel in the Pines is an Evangelical Covenant church located in the Sierra Nevada mountain community of Arnold. Arnold is an attraction for many visitors due to the many recreation opportunities, such as Big Trees State Park, Bear Valley Ski Resort, Lake Alpine, Ebbetts Pass, and more. Our essential beliefs are summed up in […]
Our Sunday Edition with Local Features, Local Specials & More Every Sunday All Day Long!
Arnold, CA…Our goal is to bring back the feel of the old Sunday Paper. It was a day for features, profiles and most importantly the Rotogravure section with all the color ads that had kids begging mom & dad for the latest toys, Dad checking out the new hardware and automotive specials and Moms everywhere […]
Make and parTake Has the Mothers Day Gifts!!
Arnold, CA…Mother’s Day is this Sunday! If the holiday has snuck up on you or if you would like to craft something special for Mom, come by Make and parTake! We have ready made items or you can quickly and easily make something that really “fits” your mom- not just in form, but in spririt! […]
Update from Caltrans…Yes, Ebbetts Pass is Open Even if Your Phone Says it Isn’t
Alpine County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) formally reopened State Route 4 (SR-4)/Ebbetts Pass from Lake Alpine to Raymond Meadows as of 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Caltrans is advising motorists to use1-800-427-ROAD (7623) and Caltrans Highway Advisory Radio at 530AM & 1610AM for accurate travel information along State Route 4 through […]
Teacher of the Year Honorees Celebrated at Annual Rotary Luncheon
Murphys, CA…On May 7th, at Murphys Historic Hotel, the Angels-Murphys Rotary honored exceptional educators from each Calaveras County school district during its annual Teacher of the Year luncheon. Each honoree was recognized for their dedication to students, passion for education, and lasting impact within their school communities. During the presentations, administrators shared heartfelt remarks highlighting […]
Nonfarm Payrolls Up 115,000 in April
Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment edged up by 115,000 in April, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.3 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in health care, transportation and warehousing, and retail trade. Federal government employment continued to decline. This news release presents statistics from two monthly surveys. […]
Department of War Releases Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Files in Historic Transparency Effort
Arlington, VA…Today, the Department of War announced the initial release of new, never-before-seen files on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) as part of the Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters (PURSUE). This interagency effort includes The White House, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), the Department of Energy (DOE), the DOW’s […]
A Bit of Wisdom from Ben Franklin
Philadelphia, PA…Our favorite founding father had some great advice on the American Dream. “A little house well filled, a little land well tilled, and a little wife well willed are great riches” Ben Franklin
Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Sanguinetti Rd / Mono Way
Sonora, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Sanguinetti Rd / Mono Way Incident: 0255 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sanguinetti Rd / Mono Way Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.975812 -120.355286 Detail Information 12:40 PM 2 [4] 1039 61-2 12:39 PM 1 [1] WHI UTIL TK VS UNK DESC SUV Unit Information 12:41 PM 4 Unit Enroute 12:41 […]
Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Off Roadway Near Greeley Hill Rd / Priest Coulterville Rd
Greeley Hill, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Off Roadway Near Greeley Hill Rd / Priest Coulterville Rd Incident: 0199 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Greeley Hill Rd / Priest Coulterville Rd Loc Desc: BTWN OLD GREELEY HILL RD Lat/Lon: 37.735157 -120.186803 Detail Information 11:00 AM 7 [9] [Notification] [CHP]-MRI SO ADVSG DEP AND FIRE ARE 97 / […]
Sheriff’s Dept Congratulates Angels Camp Police Chief Poortinga
Angels Camp, CA…Congratulations to newly appointed Angels Camp Police Chief Steve Poortinga who was sworn in this morning in front of the police department’s headquarters in Angels Camp. We at the Sheriff’s Office are already familiar with and have a good working relationship with Chief Poortinga from his many years of dedicated service in the […]
Law Enforcement Veteran Steven Poortinga Sworn in as New Angels Camp Police Chief!
Angels Camp, CA…Steven Poortinga was officially sworn in this morning as the City of Angels Chief of Police. Poortinga has been an active member of the Angels Camp Police Department for over 15 years and is fully supported by the local law enforcement community. The City of Angels is proud to support him in this […]