Frogtown, USA…Riley Kitchell Takes Top Frog Jump Honors!! Riley Kitchell the 2013 Frog Jump Winner takes top honors again in 2015. With a jump of 18 feet 8 and 1/2 inches it was the top jump for 2015. More photos and full video to follow.. The Winning Jump In HD
Frogtown, USA…The 2015 Destruction Derby is tomorrow night at Frogtown. The Friends of the Fair have built and are raffling off the chance for fame and glory for derby enthusiasts. Your Raffle Ticket earns you the chance to win the chance to drive a derby car complete with pit crew and entrance fees paid. You […]
Frogtown, CA…The 2015 Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee is going on now!! Hero’s Day Celebrating the American Cowboy & the American Soldier. Below is a full Tentative Schedule for Saturday May 16 Hero’s Day Celebrating the American Cowboy & the American Soldier SaturdayMay 16 Tentative Schedule 7:30 a.m. Frogtown Stampede Competitors Meeting 8:00 […]
Arnold, CA…Arnold, CA…Stop by Calaveras Humane Society’s Thrift Store Cat Adoption Center in Arnold, located in Meadowmont Center next to Big Trees Market, open Thurs. through Sat., 10 am–5 pm (Phone 209-795-GIVE). Newman will be there, along with other kitties who would love to meet you. We will also have kitties available at our Angels […]
Frogtown, CA…The Saddle Queen Competition will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday May 14. The competition is in the Frogtown Arena. Three Calaveras County girls are competing in this year’s Saddle Queen Competition. The contestants are Jordan Moore of Altaville, Hailey Sadler of Angels Camp, and McKensey Middleton of Altaville. These girls will be judged […]
Murphys, CA…The Angels-Murphys Rotary Club recently held their annual Law Enforcement & Emergency Services awards luncheon. 8 Officers & Firefighters were honored. The event was held at the Murphys Historic Hotel was well attended. Some of the honorees were…Wade Whitney from the Calaveras Sheriff’s Dept, CHP Officer Jaime “Cas” Castillo, Fire Engineer Gordon Sadler Jr. […]
“Life would be infinitely happier if we could only be born at the age of eighty and gradually approach eighteen.” Mark Twain
Angels Camp, CA…Prom is right around the corner! If you’re looking for great designers, we have Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein and many more! If price is a concern, choose a basic black, with rental starting at just $69.95. Call us at 890-7532 or stop by! We’re open from 10am-6pm daily. We look forward […]
Frogtown, USA…CCPRA Rodeo coming to Frogtown on May 16. At 7pm there will be a Grand Entry – Celebrating Veterans. Local veterans will participate and over 60 of them practiced recently getting ready for the event. Make sure you don’t miss it as World War 11 and Korean War Veterans are fighting their last battle […]
Frogtown, CA…The 2015 Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee Kicks Off Tomorrow!! Below is a full Tentative Schedule for Opening Day. The Youth Parade is at 10am in Downtown Angels Camp at 10am. At 2pm the Saddle Queen Competition—Arena and at 8pm Miss Calaveras Scholarship Pageant. Thursday May 14, 2015 Jumpin’ Frogs, Chubby Hogs […]
“If it’s your job to eat a frog, it’s best to do it first thing in the morning. And If it’s your job to eat two frogs, it’s best to eat the biggest one first.” Mark Twain
Vallecito, CA…We have the pleasure to spend a few minutes speaking with Family 4 Fitness’s Kenny Lee. He brought us up to speed on all the latest at the premier fitness club in Calaveras County. They have added tons of new equipment and the club features fresh new paint as well. Family 4 Fitness offers […]
Copperopolis, CA…The Copperopolis Town Square was center of the Frog Jump world on Friday as they held their Inaugural Frog Jump. Ron Dwelley and crew brought the Calaveras County Fair & Frog Jump Frogmobile and Frogs to The Square last Friday. Merchants and visitors took their shot at Frog Jump glory. This year’s event was […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Junior Miss Calaveras Pageant and Junior Frog Jump were held concurrently on Saturday, May 9 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Altaville Melones Fire District station in Angels Camp. The Junior Miss Calaveras Queen and her court are as follows: QUEEN: Devyn Pryor, 12 of Avery Middle School, 1st Princess: […]
Angels Camp, CA…Doris Barger, founder and first president of the Mark Twain Hospital Foundation thirty one years ago, will once again delight golf participants with her traditional golf cart tour of the Greenhorn Creek golf course during play on June 8 at the golf outing named in her honor. The tournament is a favorite of […]
Vallecito, CA…Friends of Rosendo Rojas, the 24 year old Vallecito resident who is waging an heroic battle against a rare form of terminal brain cancer, are rallying behind him by organizing ways to raise funds to help meet the mounting costs that are not covered by insurance. The Bret Harte High School graduate was diagnosed […]
Angels Camp, CA…The 2015 Calaveras Fair & Frog Jump Kick Off Mixer was held last night at the Ranch House at Frogtown. The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce and the Friends Of The Fair event has become a staple on the calendar the week before Fair & Frog Jump every year. The well attended event […]
Sacramento, CA…Senator Tom Berryhill (R-Twain Harte) is pleased to announce the winners of the 41st annual Capitol Frog Jump. Elected officials, legislative staffers, media and members of the public jockeyed their frogs in hopes of winning the coveted trophies. There are three winning categories: longest, shortest and media jump. There were no flies in the […]
Angels Camp, CA…Stop by the Calaveras Humane Society’s Thrift Store Cat Adoption Center in Angels Camp, located in Angels Town Center at 240 S. Main St./Hwy 49, open Thurs.-Sat., 11am to 5pm. Sunny is a guest from Animal Services this week. He and several other shelter kitties are available for adoption through CHS during their […]
Angels Camp, CA…My name is Corinne and my family has found a beautiful dog in the Big Horn Mobile Home Park. She wandered upon our house on 5/5 and she is a sweet. beautiful dog with no tags. She seems to be young with no health problems…
Arnold & Bear Valley, CA…Thanks to Sophia, a walker we met this AM, who gave us a “hot tip”. I found Angus on the trail at the end of Sultana around noon. Heartfelt THANKS to everyone in the Meadowmont community who stepped up to help in the search. We can’t cite everyone since we don’t […]
Angels Camp, CA…Calaveras Transit to provide shuttle service. Save the cost of parking your car at the County fair this year. Let Calaveras Transit shuttle you right to the gate at Frogtown. Shuttle service to the fair from Angels Camp locations and back will be available at convenient times on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. New […]
Copperopolis, CA…The annual Hot Copper Car Show filled Copperopolis Town Square and the surrounding area with rolling art. There was everything from Model T’s to Lamborghinis on display.
Arnold, CA…Lost Airedale Terrier (black and tan, 65 lbs., neutered 15 mo. old male) named Angus. He was lost May 1 in the community just behind Big Trees Market and has been sited there yesterday and today, May 2. He is friendly, but now is completely scared and may not come to anyone until he […]
Arnold, CA…Stop by Calaveras Humane Society’s Thrift Store Cat Adoption Center in Arnold, located in Meadowmont Center next to Big Trees Market, open Thurs. through Sat., 10 am–5 pm (Phone 209-795-GIVE). Elsa will be there, along with other kitties who would love to meet you. We will also have kitties available at our Angels Camp […]
Arnold, CA…Arnold Ace Home Center has pages and pages and pages of great savings to get you ready for summer and outdoor living.
Murphys, CA….Bring your beads and your appetite for some New Orleans fun! Our class will be hosted by Tom Knoth and Paula Martell, who just returned from “The Big Easy” with some of the classic recipes that have made its restaurants famous… Tom and Paula are home cooks whose passion for food turned them into […]
Arnold, CA…“The Schedule” is published every Thursday by the Ebbetts Pass Visitors Center and includes everything happening from Murphys to Markleeville. For more detailed info visit The Schedule. Please come by and pick one up or contact the Visitors Center at info@epvc.org to have your event included in “The Schedule.” Click Above For Full Sized […]
Copperopolis, CA…1st Annual “Sounds of Summer” Concert Series at Copperopolis Town Square! FREE Live Music Starting Memorial Day Running Through Labor Day! All Concerts 6pm-8pm. Lawn Seating…Bring Your Own Chairs and Blankets. This Magnificent Series Will Kick Off On Saturday Evening, MAY 23rd With ” Chains Required”, Power Soul and Rock Dance. JUNE 6th We […]
Murphys, CA…The Kautz Family has been farming since 1923. With that experience comes an extensive awareness of the environment and challenges faced in agriculture and by our community. With that knowledge, the Kautz Family and Ironstone Vineyards have been a leader in sustainable agriculture and water management for many years. From the beginning, the Kautz […]
