AAA: More Than 38 Million Americans Expected to Travel This Memorial Day Weekend

AAA: More Than 38 Million Americans Expected to Travel This Memorial Day Weekend

Orlando, FL…AAA projects more than 38 million Americans will travel this Memorial Day weekend. That is the second-highest Memorial Day travel volume on record and the most since 2005. Spurred by the lowest gas prices in more than a decade, about 700,000 more people will travel compared to last year. The Memorial Day holiday travel […]

CUSD Threads The AB30 Needle & Calaveras High Logo To Remain The Same

CUSD Threads The AB30 Needle & Calaveras High Logo To Remain The Same

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras High School was faced with AB30 this year which mandated the removal of our Redskin Mascot, which has been in place since the mid 1940’s. The dignity and pride that we have maintained in the use of our logo will not change. Our Mascot Selection Committee was comprised of Calaveras High School […]

CCWD Board Lifts Water Conservation Restrictions

CCWD Board Lifts Water Conservation Restrictions

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Water District Board of Directors voted to remove all water conservation restrictions at today’s Board meeting (Read the resolution here), meaning all CCWD customers are now at a 0% conservation level. This decision came after the State Water Resources Control Board made significant changes to statewide water conservation emergency regulations […]

Hey Neighbors! “Locals Night” at Milliaire Winery starts Wednesday June 8th at 6pm!

Hey Neighbors! “Locals Night” at Milliaire Winery starts Wednesday June 8th at 6pm!

Murphys, CA…Swing by the second and fourth Wednesday from June to September for some casual, Creekside patio fun! We will have live music from local talent and some weeks will feature cuisine from local vendors. Select bottles of wine will be half price, wine will also be available by the glass. The Milliaire Winery tasting […]

First First Friday In The Park Will Be Second Friday In June! Chains Required To Kick Off Season

First First Friday In The Park Will Be Second Friday In June!  Chains Required To Kick Off Season

Murphys, CA…To kick off this year’s season of First Fridays in the Park neighborhood concerts, the sponsoring Murphys Community Club is actually staging the June event on the second Friday of the month, June 10 to avoid a conflict with the graduation ceremony at Bret Harte High School. “It has become a tradition to move […]

Tree Mortality Delays Some Campground Openings

Tree Mortality Delays Some Campground Openings

Sonora, CA…With more than 40 million trees dead across California and even more dying, the face of recreation opportunities on national forest lands is changing. Four years of extreme drought and bark beetle infestation, combined with ongoing work to mitigate public safety hazards means some Stanislaus National Forest (STF) sites will not be open to […]

Another Successful Fair & Frog Jump Jubilee!! Livestock Auction Brings In Over $500,000

Another Successful Fair & Frog Jump Jubilee!!  Livestock Auction Brings In Over $500,000

Frogtown, USA…A bit of a summary on this year’s Fair & Frog Jump “Thanks to everyone who came out and made our Fair awesome! Here are some of the highlights: Our Frog Jump winner was Morgan Kitchell and her frog, Ribbit This, with a final jump of 20′ 2 3/4″. The Livestock Auction brought in […]

Morgan Kitchell Takes The 2016 Frog Jump!! “Ribbit This” Jumps 20ft 2 & ¾ Inches

Morgan Kitchell Takes The 2016 Frog Jump!!  “Ribbit This” Jumps 20ft 2 & ¾ Inches

Frogtown, USA….The Morgan Kitchell of the famous Frog Jumping Kitchell family takes the 2016 Calaveras County International Frog Jump Championships. The Kitchell family has been on a roll the last few years. Mother Laura Kitchell started the roll then Riley Kitchell took top honors twice and now his wife Morgan Kitchell in 2016. Several of […]

Perfect Frog Jumping Weather To Start Our Weather Week

Perfect Frog Jumping Weather To Start Our Weather Week

Angels Camp, CA…Perfect Frog Jumping weather to start the week in the Mother Lode. Today Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs 58 to 70. Light winds becoming southwest up to 10 mph in the afternoon. Tonight Mostly cloudy. Lows 42 to 50. Prevailing southwest winds up to 10 mph. Monday Mostly […]

Sunday Is Jumpin’ With Things To Do! Will Rosie’s Record Hold?

Sunday Is Jumpin’ With Things To Do!  Will Rosie’s Record Hold?

Frogtown, CA…Sunday is jumpin’ with things to do! 9AM – Junior Livestock Auction down in Tower Pavilion and Swine Ring, come on down and support our local youth! 10AM – Booths and buildings open up, Barrel of Monkeez opens, Barnyard Adventures opens 12PM – Both Carnivals open up, Best of Calaveras performs out on the […]

Presidential Proclamation — Armed Forces Day, 2016

Presidential Proclamation — Armed Forces Day, 2016

Washington, DC…The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen who comprise our Armed Forces have defended our Nation and the values for which we stand for generations, answering the call to give up the comforts of civilian life, do whatever it takes to keep us safe, and go wherever they are needed. On Armed Forces […]

Market At The Square On May 22nd. Joe Rose & The Howlers, Lemonlove & More

Market At The Square On May 22nd.  Joe Rose & The Howlers, Lemonlove & More

Copperopolis, CA…Market At The Square is of the best Farmers Markets In the area runs every Sunday 10-3! This week live music by Joe Rose and The Howlers! Playing Blues, Swing, Rockabilly and Jazz! Come out and Dance!! New this week is Lemonlove. Enjoy a fresh squeezed all natural citrus beverage and receive a customer […]

Hero’s Day at Fair, Tribute To Veterans, CCPRA Rodeo, Tribute To Journey & More!!

Hero’s Day at Fair, Tribute To Veterans, CCPRA Rodeo, Tribute To Journey & More!!

Frogtown, USA….Saturday is jam-packed with events for everyone! 8AM – Gates open, the Frogtown Stampede begins in the arena 9:30AM – The frog jumping begins! 10AM – Youth Talent Show on the Main Stage 12PM – Arm Wrestling Competition on the Lawn Stage 1PM – On-site floral arranging, large animal round-robin in the Barns, 2PM […]

Makayla Ruthrauff Is Miss Calaveras 2016! Her court is Sierra Stackpole & Brighton Hamari. Full Video & Photos

Makayla Ruthrauff Is Miss Calaveras 2016!   Her court is Sierra Stackpole &  Brighton Hamari.  Full Video & Photos

Frogtown, USA…The 2016 Miss Calaveras Is….Makayla Ruthrauff and her court is Sierra Stackpole & Brighton Hamari. Miss Ruthrauff follows in the royal footsteps of her mother and sister. The Miss Calaveras competition for 2016 was a great show and great group of young ladies. Taking the stage for Miss Calaveras were Macy Breaux (Bret Harte), […]

2016 Fair & Frog Jump Jubilee Dedicated To The Whittle Family

2016 Fair & Frog Jump Jubilee Dedicated To The Whittle Family

Frogtown, CA…Each year the Fair board selects a family and or organization to dedicate the annual fair to. This year the Fair has selected the Don and Nancy Whittle family. The Whittles have made significant contributions to the Fair. Nancy serving as the Junior Livestock Secretary for several years. Supporting the Fair as auction buyers […]

The 2016 Frog Jump Youth Parade Pictures & Video

The 2016 Frog Jump Youth Parade Pictures & Video

Angels Camp, CA…The Annual Frog Jump Youth Parade was today and we have pictures & video below! The Parade, which is put on by Soroptimist International of Calaveras County and sponsored by Century 21 Sierra Properties always takes place on the first day of the fair. Individuals, pairs, and groups/clubs were all invited to take […]

The 2016 Frog Jump Youth Parade Pictures & Video

The 2016 Frog Jump Youth Parade Pictures & Video

Angels Camp, CA…The Annual Frog Jump Youth Parade was today and we have pictures & video below! The Parade, which is put on by Soroptimist International of Calaveras County and sponsored by Century 21 Sierra Properties always takes place on the first day of the fair. Individuals, pairs, and groups/clubs were all invited to take […]

The Big Buildup Is Complete & Now Will Rosie’s Record Stand

The Big Buildup Is Complete & Now Will Rosie’s Record Stand

Frogtown, USA….The 2016 Calaveras County Fair & Frog Jump Jubilee is underway. In the weeks leading up to the event there are several sanctioned Frog Jumps were people can qualify for the International Frog Jump Finals on Sunday at the fair. Below are photos from the Government Jump in San Andreas and a few photos […]

The First Day of Fair Has Something for Everyone! Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee May 19-22

The First Day of Fair Has Something for Everyone!   Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee May 19-22

Frogtown, USA…Today, Thursday May 19, is the first day of our celebrated County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee and there is something to do for everyone! 8AM – Livestock Shows start at the Tower Pavilion 10AM – Youth Parade through downtown Angels Camp 12PM – California Carnival opens up, Frog Stage opens, Cole Porter Band […]

Backcountry Pictures, in Cooperation with the Calaveras Arts Council, Presents the West Coast Premier of “A Walk in the Park with David Vassar.”

Backcountry Pictures, in Cooperation with the Calaveras Arts Council,  Presents the West Coast Premier of  “A Walk in the Park with David Vassar.”

Murphys, CA…In celebration of the National Park Centennial, Backcountry Pictures presents the West Coast Premier of “A Walk in the Park with David Vassar” featuring the Academy Award®-nominated and Emmy® Award-winning writer, director, producer, and documentarian, David Vassar. “A Walk in the Park” will be presented in Vassar’s adopted home of Calaveras County on the evening of Friday, […]

Gold Rush History Comes to Life At Columbia State Historic Park’s Diggins 1852

Gold Rush History Comes to Life At Columbia State Historic Park’s Diggins 1852

Columbia, CA…Columbia State Historic Park will present “Diggins Tent Town 1852”, their annual living history event this coming May 19th through May 22nd. Sponsored by Friends of Columbia and Columbia State Historic Park and depicted by over 150 costumed volunteers, visitors can experience the events and environment of an 1850’s mining camp that is re-created […]

The Saddle Queen Competition Gallups Into The Arena On Day One Of Fair

The Saddle Queen Competition Gallups Into The Arena On Day One Of Fair

Angels Camp, CA…Galluping into the Arena at 2 P.M. on the opening day of the Fair for the Saddle Queen competition will be: Callie Fischer (Calaveras), Christa Gillio (Calaveras), Gracie Granam (Bret Harte), Melanie Nelson (Bret Harte), and Samantha Smith (Bret Harte). This is a great test of skill, poise and drive for our young […]