Angels Camp, CA…Calaveras Tourism is an economic heavy hitter. Preliminary data for 2017 shows an increase of 3% from $188.5 million to $193 million in overall tourism spending in Calaveras County. Visitors spent most on food service and food stores combined for a total of $69.3 million (up from $68.5 million in 2016) followed by […]
Angels Camp, CA…It was another great opening evening to the Fair on Thursday evening! We streamed it live and this article is about 100 photos from the evening and full replay video. Calaveras High School Senior Destinee Berry was crowned 2018 Miss Calaveras last night! Congratulations to Destinee and her court: First Princess Summer Hamari, […]
Frogtown, USA…(Angels Camp, CA)…The Calaveras County Fair board of directors voted unanimously to dedicate the 2018 Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee to the Calaveras Frog Team. It was the 90th anniversary of the Frog Jump. On this auspicious occasion the board thanked the Calaveras Frog Jockeys for keeping the event alive locally. The […]
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)….Katherine Sharp is the 2018 Calaveras Saddle Queen. Katherine Sharp is a 16 year old Junior at Connecting Waters Charter School. She lives in Mountain Ranch and loves playing the Irish Penny whistle, soccer & raising guide dogs. It was a tough competition and she edged out Emily Bolton for top honors. […]
Angels Camp, CA…1st Impressions Dentistry is partnering with Calaveras County Veterans Services to honor and provide Free Dental Care and Services for veterans. There will to be over a dozen other vendors, a health van, food, and a variety of services available for our beloved Veterans who have sacrificed to serve our Nation. Please join […]
Angels Camp, CA…Detailed forecast for the Mother Lode from the national weather service. Today, Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 68 to 80. Prevailing southwest winds up to 10 mph. Tonight, Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows 49 to 57. Prevailing […]
Angels Camp, CA…The latest schedule of road repairs and maintenance that will affect your travels in our area and as you travel. Locally crews will be working on many of our roadways. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county, and location of the possible repairs. Weather […]
Angels Camp, CA…Whether you want to find ways to save more on your insurance or need a new policy, contact us. Jim and his team are here to help Calaveras County and surrounding areas find better coverage for Home, Auto, Business, & Beyond. About James (Jim) Bailey A local and long time resident of Murphys, […]
Angels Camp, CA…It was a very sad day at the Frog Jump Finals as an integral young part of the local Frog Jump community passed away suddenly yesterday. The 2014 Frog Jump Champion was one of the top qualifiers for today’s finals as were other members of the Nash family. The sudden loss of Casey […]
Angels Camp, CA…..Laura Kitchell, Jockeying “Reckles” is the 2018 Frog Jump Champion. the Winning Jump was 19 Feet 4 1/2 Inches.
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)…Last year it was Justin Fasano Jockeying “Kermit” as The 2017 Frog Jump Champion. Kermit jumped 18 Feet, 4 Inches for the win. Can the Gustine Frog Team repeat or will local Frog Jumping Dynasties regain the title. Could a newcomer with a few tricks upset the veterans? Tune in at 3pm […]
Angels Camp, CA…Every year on of the great events that kicks off Fair & Frog Jump Weekend is the Soroptimist Frog Jump Youth Parade. This event has welcomed generations of entrants and is always a celebratory and fun way to get fair weekend off and running. About the Soroptimists Soroptimist is a global women’s organization […]
Angels Camp, CA..(Frogtown, USA)….Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee, Sunday May 20, 2018. Going Frog Wild! Sunday is the International Frog Jump Finals Day. The top 50 Qualifiers take to the launching pad at 3pm on Sunday to see who will be crowned champion and to see if they can exceed Rosie the Ribbiter’s […]
Angels Camp, CA..(Frogtown, USA)…Miss Calaveras 2018 Pageant Video
Vallecito, CA…It’s a concatenation of some of the most brilliant Acoustic String Music stars, all of whom are excellent at standing out while blending. If they don’t want you to notice them, you won’t… but when the Chips are Down, the Pizza is Delivered with rockets and sirens. Much like fondue; a great hot thick […]
Angels Camp, CA..(Frogtown, USA)..We Love Red Dirt and Outlaw Country! After Ned Le Doux in 2017, you said give us more! So we are bringing you Reckless Kelly… “The Austin-based band were Americana before there really was such a term, combining roots, rock and country influences into an uncompromising musical approach that has earned the […]
Angels Camp, CA…In compliance with the request of a friend of mine, who wrote me from the East, I called on good-natured, garrulous old Simon Wheeler, and inquired after my friend’s friend, Leonidas W. Smiley, as requested to do, and I hereunto append the result. I have a lurking suspicion that Leonidas W. Smiley is […]
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)….Katherine Sharp is the 2018 Calaveras Saddle Queen. Katherine Sharp is a 16 year old Junior at Connecting Waters Charter School. She lives in Mountain Ranch and loves playing the Irish Penny whistle, soccer & raising guide dogs. It was a tough competition and she edged out Emily Bolton for top honors. […]
Angels Camp, CA…One of the signature kick off events every year at the Fair and Frog Jump is the Youth Parade. Below is video from this morning. Photos coming soon.
Angels Camp, CA…Memorial Day Weekend is just around the corner!! if you haven’t yet, book your weekend plans before they are all gone! Here comes summer, and we cannot wait to serve you! From Family Parties, to having fun with a Ski boat, to our full line of water toys Click the link below to […]
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 209.753.7331 Or You may call your order into 209.736.4243 ext 14. Sierra Hills Market Deli, Text your order to […]
Frogtown, USA…(Angels Camp, CA)…Day Three At 2018 Fair & Frog Jump. Click below for larger images. The Day Continues Below
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. […]
Jamestown, CA…Like many men, Tim Bratten ignored his health for as long as he could – until the pain in his back forced him to stop working. He had not been to a doctor in 40 years. “It seemed like a waste of time,” he says. “Why take off work to go to the doctor?” […]
Frogtown, USA…(Angels Camp, CA)…Day Two At 2018 Fair & Frog Jump. Click below for larger images. The Day Continues Below
Angels Camp, CA…On 05/15/18, at approximately 10 AM, staff from the Angels Camp Police Department and the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant in the 1800 block of Appaloosa Road. The search warrant authorized officers to look for illegal drugs, firearms, stolen property, electronic storage devices, and authorized those items to be seized. […]
Sacramento, CA…Assemblyman Frank Bigelow and staff helped our local Frog Committee launch our green friends into low earth, triple jump orbit this morning at the 44th Annual Capital Frog Jump. This was the last stop on the 2018, 90th Frog Jump Birthday tour. The tour builds excitement for the Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog […]
Angels Camp, CA…It will be pleasant temps in the 70s & 80s for Fair & Frog Jump Weekend. The forecast for the Motherlode from the National Weather Service is as follows…Today Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain showers and isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 57 to 68. Prevailing […]
Angels Camp, CA…Stop and say hi and top off your tanks today! Angels Trading Post has everything you need to keep you Hopping when you visit our area. Great Prices on Gas, Drinks, Sodas, Java City Coffees and more. They also accept E.B.T. cards.and have great prices on tobacco products. Stop by and see the […]
Frogtown, USA…(Angels Camp, CA)…Day One At 2018 Fair & Frog Jump. Click below for larger images. Kids 12 and under are free! Tentative Schedule 8:00 a.m. Grounds/Gates Open · Swine Show—Swine Show Ring · Sheep Show, Followed by Sheep Show—Tower Pavilion 9:00 a.m. Poultry Show · Becky Thatcher Hall – Receiving Daily Baked Goods 10:00a.m…….Youth […]
