Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee Sunday May 20, 2018 Frog Jump Finals Day!

Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee Sunday May 20, 2018  Frog Jump Finals Day!

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 […]

The Wedding of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex

The Wedding of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex

Windsor, UK…On the morning of the wedding it was announced that The Queen had conferred a Dukedom on Prince Henry of Wales; The Duke of Sussex. His titles are therefore Duke of Sussex, Earl of Dumbarton and Baron Kilkeel. On her marriage to The Duke of Sussex, Ms. Meghan Markle will become known as Her […]

Murphys Motorcycle Company Has All Your Frog Jump Apparel! Shirts, Tanks, Cinch Jeans & More

Murphys Motorcycle Company Has All Your Frog Jump Apparel!  Shirts, Tanks, Cinch Jeans & More

Murphys, CA…Murphys Motorcycle Company Has All Your Frog Jump Apparel! Shirts, Tanks, Cinch Jeans & More! The History of Murphys Motorcycle Company What began as one man’s vision to create something entirely unique in his old home town, the Murphys Motorcycle Company is now a flourishing full service retail store that is a top draw […]

Darol Anger’s All-Star Blur-Grass Fondue, May 19th at Twisted Oak!

Darol Anger’s All-Star Blur-Grass Fondue, May 19th at Twisted Oak!

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 […]

Reckless Kelly Tonight At Frogtown!! Included with Admission!!

Reckless Kelly Tonight At Frogtown!!  Included with Admission!!

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 […]

The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County ~ By Mark Twain 1835-1910

The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County ~ By Mark Twain 1835-1910

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 […]

Book Your Stay For Frog Jump Weekend at Timberline Lodge.

Book Your Stay For Frog Jump Weekend at Timberline Lodge.

Arnold, CA…Rich in History, Arnold Timberline Lodge is a delightful mountain destination. Think of us as your personal vacation cabin where you can relax and enjoy a comfortable, well-appointed room with all the amenities and charm that make your mountain retreat perfect. The Lodge is centrally located, making it easy to enjoy all the great […]

Dr. James Brennan, Urologist and Calaveras Veterans Services staff to speak at Mark Twain Medical Center

Dr. James Brennan, Urologist and Calaveras Veterans Services staff to speak at Mark Twain Medical Center

San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center is pleased to share that Urologist Dr. James Brennan will be speaking at a FREE workshop about Kidney Stones; prevention and treatment options are the topic of a free workshop on May 31st at Mark Twain Medical Center. In addition to this presentation, staff from the Calaveras Veterans Services […]

The 44th Annual Capital Frog Jump is In the Books!

The 44th Annual Capital Frog Jump is In the Books!

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 […]

Day One At 2018 Fair & Frog Jump

Day One At 2018 Fair & Frog Jump

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 […]

$213,349 Granted to UC Davis Researchers for Bovine Methane Emissions

$213,349 Granted to UC Davis Researchers for Bovine Methane Emissions

Sacramento, CA…CDFA selected a research project titled “Small Dairy Climate Change Research: An economic evaluation of strategies for methane emission reduction effectiveness and appropriateness in small and large California dairies” for a grant award of $213,349. The research team is led by California Dairy Research Foundation in collaboration from University of California, Davis researchers. This […]

Shooting Hours Restricted at Candy Rock Quarry. Shooting ok During Daylight Hours on Weekdays, Weekends

Shooting Hours Restricted at Candy Rock Quarry.  Shooting ok During Daylight Hours on Weekdays, Weekends

Hathaway Pines, CA…Stanislaus National Forest supervisor, Jason Kuiken, signed Forest Order STF 2018-01 limiting the hours shooting enthusiasts may use Candy Rock Quarry on Calaveras Ranger District. The order, which is in effect until April 20, 2019, allows discharging a firearm within the Candy Rock Quarry Shooting Restriction Area only between 10 a.m. and 6 […]

5th Annual Chaw’se Day Presented by Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians

5th Annual Chaw’se Day Presented by Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians

Jackson, CA….The Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians invites the community to join them for the 5th Annual Chaw’se Day event on Saturday, May 26 and Sunday, May 27 at the Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park. Over the past four years, the Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians have led and completed the restoration […]

Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing

Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing

San Andreas, CA…PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Planning Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. 2018-018 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR MARK TWAIN HEALTHCARE DISTRICT: The applicant is requesting re-approval of a previously approved Planned Development Permit approved by the Planning Commission in 2016. Prior to validation, the permit expired […]

The 2018 Jr. Miss Calaveras is Brenna Flanagan

The 2018 Jr. Miss Calaveras is Brenna Flanagan

Angels Camp, CA…Annual Junior Miss Calaveras and Junior Frog Jump were held yesterday. This community event is held the second Saturday in May every year and sponsored by the Altaville Melones Fire Association. 2018 Jr Miss Calaveras Brenna Flanagan, 1st Princess Paytin Curran, 2nd Princess Sule’ma Solis! Thank you to EVERYONE who came out to […]