Board Chair Jack Garamendi Takes The Government Center Frog Jump

Board Chair Jack Garamendi Takes The Government Center Frog Jump

San Andreas, CA…In a contest filled with over 70 Frog Jumps Calaveras Supervisor and Board Chair Jack Garamendi hopped away with the title. He said Rosie the Ribbiter’s record is destined to be broken at the International Frog Jump Finals on the Main Stage at Frogtown on Sunday. We will have video up later..

Calaveras County Arts Council Brings New Dates, New Venues, New Bands & New Art Activities to Music in the Parks.

Calaveras County Arts Council Brings New Dates, New Venues, New Bands & New Art Activities to Music in the Parks.

San Andreas, CA…This summer the Calaveras County Arts Council will shake, rattle and roll summer nights with four new dates and two new venues for their signature admission-free Music in the Parks concert series. In 2019 the Council is shifting four of their weekly concerts to Friday nights—June 14, 21 and August 16 and 23. […]

The Weather Week Ahead for The West Slope & Mother Lode

The Weather Week Ahead for The West Slope & Mother Lode

Arnold, CA…Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Tonight Mostly clear. At higher elevations, a chance of rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Lows 34 to 49 higher elevations…45 to 57 lower elevations. Prevailing west winds up to 10 mph shifting to the east after midnight. Monday Partly cloudy […]

Calaveras Tourism Leaps to $205.3 Million in 2018

Calaveras Tourism Leaps to $205.3 Million in 2018

Angels Camp, CA…This week, Dean Runyan published its tourism numbers compiled for Visit California, and we showed a healthy pattern of continued growth for our tourism economy in Calaveras County.  Calaveras Tourism is an economic heavy hitter. Preliminary data for 2018 shows an increase of 5% from $195.5 million to $205.3 million in overall tourism […]

Angels Food and Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through May 14th

Angels Food and Sierra Hills Markets  Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through May 14th

Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…For the best Deli Sandwiches in Calaveras County, come on in and treat yourself to the tastiest and freshest ‘made with love’ deli sandwiches around. Angels Food Deli, Text your order to 209.580.6035 Or You may call your order into 209.736.4243 ext 14. Sierra Hills Market Deli, Text your order to […]

Florencio Vaca Jockeying “Rana Del Rey” Took the Capital Frog Jump

Florencio Vaca Jockeying “Rana Del Rey” Took the Capital Frog Jump

San Andreas, CA…From Senator Andreas Borgeas…”Today we had a ribbiting good time at the Calaveras County Capitol Frog Jump! Frank Bigelow I hosted the 45th annual event with the fantastic volunteers from the Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee. The first place award went to Florencio Vaca, a legislative staffer from Assemblymember Luz Rivas’ […]

A Hop from Senator Borges at The 45th Annual State Capitol Frog Jump

A Hop from Senator Borges at The 45th Annual State Capitol Frog Jump

Sacramento, CA…The East Lawn at State Capitol played host to Calaveras County’s Celebrated Jumping Frogs this morning for the 45th Annual State Capitol Frog Jump. The frogs were accompanied by their entourage of volunteer Frog Jump Committee members. Last year more than 50 elected officials, legislative staffers and media representatives vied for bragging rights and […]

A Stunning Estate, 744 Total Acres, 64 Vineyard Acres, Three Homes, State Water Rights & More! $3,500,000

A Stunning Estate, 744 Total Acres, 64 Vineyard Acres, Three Homes, State Water Rights & More! $3,500,000

Esmeralda Valley, CA…This is the lifestyle! Turnkey Operation. The property at Chatom Vineyards consists of 11 parcels totaling 744.22 acres. 64 planted acres with 13 grape varietals. 60 plus acres of plantable land, 356 acres farmstead currently used for cattle grazing. Many options for expanding agricultural interests. There are 2 ponds & a natural spring. […]

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Near Sr4 / Hunt Rd

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Near Sr4 / Hunt Rd

Angels Camp, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Near Sr4 / Hunt Rd Incident: 00277 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Hunt Rd Loc Desc: JEO Lat/Lon: 38.035105 -120.649811 Detail Information 4:40 PM 7 [18] ALSO XPORTED SONORA REGIONAL ANA ROMERO 111458 POSS CLAVICLE/SHOULDER INJ 3:51 PM 6 [14] 1039 CALSO / 1141 WILL CALL IN WHEN […]

Future 2019 Calaveras Royalty Kissed Their Frogs

Future 2019 Calaveras Royalty Kissed Their Frogs

Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)…One of the things that makes rural communities wonderful and colorful places to live is their traditions. At the top of the tradition list in Angels Camp and Calaveras County is each year’s Calaveras Saddle Queen & Miss Calaveras Contestants spending a bit of up close and personal time with the Celebrated […]

The Saturday Hopper Now Connects to Ironstone! Try the Saturday Hopper this Saturday, May 4th!

The Saturday Hopper Now Connects to Ironstone! Try the Saturday Hopper this Saturday, May 4th!

Murphys, CA…The Hopper Will Connect You to Calaveras’ Wine Country Angels Camp • Murphys • Arnold! The Hopper Runs hourly from 10 AM to 7 PM, every Saturday from February 16 to November 2, 2019. Visit www.CalaverasConnect.org or call 209-754-4450 for complete schedule information. Scheduled stops are shown on the map. You can also flag […]

Celebrating Taste of Calaveras 2019 at Ironstone Vineyards

Celebrating Taste of Calaveras 2019 at Ironstone Vineyards

Murphys, CA…The Angels Camp Business Association’s 13th Annual Taste of Calaveras. Took place on April 27th at Ironstone Vineyards, this event showcased the food, wine and art from county. Guests received a commemorative wine glass, and tastings from 25+ local restaurants and wineries all under one roof. Calaveras artists and crafters were displaying and selling […]

Monty Python and the Holy Grail Playing in Angels Camp 5/5 & 5/8 as Part of Flashback Cinemas!

Monty Python and the Holy Grail Playing in Angels Camp 5/5 & 5/8 as Part of Flashback Cinemas!

Angels Camp, CA…Angels 6 Theatres in historic Angels Camp is the best place to see a movie in the Mother Lode. Click Below for full schedule.  Join Monty Python on their medieval quest to find The Holy Grail as King Arthur and his trusty servant Patsy seek Knights to join their Round Table at Camelot. […]

A Dose of Reality Gets Local Students “On-The-Right-Track”

A Dose of Reality Gets Local Students “On-The-Right-Track”

San Andreas & Angels Camp, CA…High school seniors from both Bret Harte and Calaveras High Schools got a taste of adult life last week during the Second Annual “On the Right Track” program sponsored by the Calaveras Chamber of Commerce. The program is one-day event that brings students and the community together to equip students […]

Burn Permits Required May 1st in The TCU

Burn Permits Required May 1st in The TCU

San Andreas – Wednesday, May 1st , 2019, at 8:00 AM the Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will require burning permits within State Responsibility Areas of Tuolumne County, Calaveras County, Eastern Stanislaus County and Eastern San Joaquin County. Burn hours will not be restricted; however, a transition […]

Calaveras Transit is Now…”Calaveras Connect” & Much More!

Calaveras Transit is Now…”Calaveras Connect” & Much More!

San Andreas, CA…Try the new Calaveras Connect today! Calaveras Transit is now…”Calaveras Connect” And our name isn’t the only thing that’s new! Direct from Valley Springs to Columbia College – 8X a day. Our Red Line offers direct service from Valley Springs, San Andreas and Angels Camp to Columbia College – 8 round trips each […]

It’s Time to PARTY for Youth Mentoring! Sunday, May 26, 2019, Vida Buena Farm, Vallecito

It’s Time to PARTY for Youth Mentoring!  Sunday, May 26, 2019, Vida Buena Farm, Vallecito

Vallecito, CA…Memorial Day weekend boasts more than just garage sales this year…Visitors and community members alike can celebrate Calaveras County’s award-winning Mentoring Program at THE PARTY on Sunday, May 26, 2019, from 6-10pm at Vida Buena Farm, 3286 Vallecito Bypass Road, Vallecito. This year’s theme is “Boots and Bling” and tickets are only $40 per […]