Angels Camp, CA..(Frogtown, USA)…Join us Sunday, May 17 for an action-packed finale of the Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee — featuring International Frog Day and the world-famous International Frog Jump Finals! 🇺🇸🐸 Sunday, May 17, 2026 – International Frog Jump Day 🐸 Let Frogs Sing & Freedom Ring Tentative Schedule 🌅 Morning Kick-Off […]
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through May 19th! Shop Local & Save!! Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! Part of your community for generations. Click on an image below for full sized version.
Arnold, CA…Chapel in the Pines is an Evangelical Covenant church located in the Sierra Nevada mountain community of Arnold. Arnold is an attraction for many visitors due to the many recreation opportunities, such as Big Trees State Park, Bear Valley Ski Resort, Lake Alpine, Ebbetts Pass, and more. Our essential beliefs are summed up in […]
Angels Camp. CA…(Frogtown, USA)…One of the best events of opening day of the Fair & Frog Jump every year is the youth parade in downtown Angels Camp. Lovingly put on by the Soroptimist International of Calaveras County. It had Frogs, Smokey Bear, Marching Bands, Dance Schools, Tom & Becky from Hannibal, MO, & much, much […]
Angels Camp, CA…Below is the full Miss Calaveras Pageant video from last night. Now onto processing the photos…we will also post a summary post with all the photos, video etc. For now the video is below…
Angels Camp, CA…It was another impressive group of young ladies in this year’s pageant. Payton Kelling-Ballard was first runner up. Full Video of entire pageant & full photo slide show will be up tomorrow. The contestants for this year’s Miss Calaveras scholarship pageant were Scarlett Pinkston, Kati Schell, Winter Adkins and Payton Kelling-Ballard. Come cheer […]
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)…Ladies & Gents, Boys, Girls & Frog Jockeys, the 2026 Fair & Frog Jump is underway! The 2026 Parade was a good one and we have full parade video up now below. We will also post multiple photos of every entrant up for your viewing enjoyment soon. Hop On! Watch the full […]
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)…Ladies & Gents, Boys, Girls & Frog Jockeys, the 2026 Fair & Frog Jump is underway! The 2026 Parade was a good one and we will have full parade video & multiple photos of every entrant up for your viewing enjoyment soon. Hop On! Below are just a couple of samples from […]
Frogtown, USA…Thursday, May 14, 2026 – Kids Day! 🐸 Let Frogs Sing & Freedom Ring. 🎉 Kids 12 & under FREE all day! Parade Downtown Angels Camp at 10am! Today at the Calaveras County Fair is Kids Day with the theme “Let Frogs Sing & Freedom Ring – Be a Friend, not a Bully — […]
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad May 13 ~ May 19! Shop Local & Save!! Grocery, Meat, Deli, Produce & Lots of Local Wines! 100’s More Items on Sale Throughout the Store! Angels Food Market, started by Harry Croshaw, has been serving the Calaveras community since 1935. Glen, Harry’s […]
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through May 19th! Shop Local & Save!! Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! Part of your community for generations. Click on an image below for full sized version.
San Andreas, CA…Mr. Jerry Devin Naylor August 25, 1962 ~ May 9, 2026 (age 63). Jerry Devin Naylor, 63, passed away on May 09, 2026. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West St. Charles PO Box 328 San Andreas, CA 95249, (209) 754-3361. To send […]
Angels Camp, CA…Seniors Delaney Dickson, Peyton Lawrence, Reese Roeder, Ayla Jodie, David Willey, and Annelise Zumbach were celebrated for signing with a four-year college to continue their athletic and academic careers yesterday May 11 in Bob Bach Gymnasium. Photo courtesy of Mr. Nanik. Pictured, left to right, Dickson, Lawrence, Roeder, Jodie, Willey, and Zumbach. Athletic […]
West Point, CA…Mrs. Natasha L. Beckner August 7, 1987 ~ April 15, 2026 (age 38). Natasha Lee Beckner, 38, passed away on April 15, 2026. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday May 16, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. at the San Andreas Memorial Chapel in San Andreas, CA Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements […]
Avery, CA…Avery Middle School, part of Vallecito Union School District, has been recognized by the California Department of Education (CDE) as a 2026 California Distinguished School, one of the state’s highest honors for public schools. Vallecito Union School District Superintendent Tom Hoskins(left) and Avery Middle School Principal Scott Nicotero (right) Principal Scott Nicotero traveled to […]
Frogtown, USA…Get ready for FOUR DAYS OF HEADLINE ENTERTAINMENT at the 2026 Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee! , May 14–17, 2026. Thursday: Miss Calaveras & Rodeo Queen Competition—tradition, talent, and local pride take center stage. Friday: Pam Tillis LIVE in concert—don’t miss this country music legend! Saturday: Pro Rodeo action—thrills, spills, and nonstop […]
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad May 6 ~ May 12! Shop Local & Save!! Grocery, Meat, Deli, Produce & Lots of Local Wines! 100’s More Items on Sale Throughout the Store! Angels Food Market, started by Harry Croshaw, has been serving the Calaveras community since 1935. Glen, Harry’s […]
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through May 12th! Shop Local & Save!! Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! Part of your community for generations. Click on an image below for full sized version.
Arnold, CA…Chapel in the Pines is an Evangelical Covenant church located in the Sierra Nevada mountain community of Arnold. Arnold is an attraction for many visitors due to the many recreation opportunities, such as Big Trees State Park, Bear Valley Ski Resort, Lake Alpine, Ebbetts Pass, and more. Our essential beliefs are summed up in […]
Arnold, CA…Mother’s Day is this Sunday! If the holiday has snuck up on you or if you would like to craft something special for Mom, come by Make and parTake! We have ready made items or you can quickly and easily make something that really “fits” your mom- not just in form, but in spririt! […]
Alpine County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) formally reopened State Route 4 (SR-4)/Ebbetts Pass from Lake Alpine to Raymond Meadows as of 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Caltrans is advising motorists to use1-800-427-ROAD (7623) and Caltrans Highway Advisory Radio at 530AM & 1610AM for accurate travel information along State Route 4 through […]
Murphys, CA…On May 7th, at Murphys Historic Hotel, the Angels-Murphys Rotary honored exceptional educators from each Calaveras County school district during its annual Teacher of the Year luncheon. Each honoree was recognized for their dedication to students, passion for education, and lasting impact within their school communities. During the presentations, administrators shared heartfelt remarks highlighting […]
Angels Camp, CA…Congratulations to newly appointed Angels Camp Police Chief Steve Poortinga who was sworn in this morning in front of the police department’s headquarters in Angels Camp. We at the Sheriff’s Office are already familiar with and have a good working relationship with Chief Poortinga from his many years of dedicated service in the […]
San Andreas, CA…Taxpayer Alert! Host Al Segalla talks with Eric Eisenhammer from Dauntless Communications. Taxpayer Alert! is brought to you by the Calaveras County Taxpayers Association. http://ccta.camp8.org/ The Calaveras County Taxpayers Association is a non-partisan, citizen’s advocacy group committed to promoting lower taxes and efficiency in the administration of public business. They keep a watchful […]
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad May 6 ~ May 12! Shop Local & Save!! Grocery, Meat, Deli, Produce & Lots of Local Wines! 100’s More Items on Sale Throughout the Store! Angels Food Market, started by Harry Croshaw, has been serving the Calaveras community since 1935. Glen, Harry’s […]
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through May 12th! Shop Local & Save!! Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! Part of your community for generations. Click on an image below for full sized version.
Angels Camp, CA…The City of Angels is pleased to announce the appointment of Steven Poortinga as Chief of Police, following a competitive recruitment process. On May 5, 2026, the City Council voted in approval of his employment agreement under Resolution 26-50. The Chief of Police position has been vacant since late December 2025. Since January […]
San Andreas, CA…Vitalant will host the Calaveras Community blood drive to meet the community’s need for blood and blood products. The blood drive is sponsored by the Calaveras Community Foundation. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment by going to donors.vitalant.org and use blood drive code SMFM399 or call Vitalant at 877-258-4825. Walk-ins are welcome […]
Lake Alpine, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is pleased to announce the formal reopening of State Route 4 (SR-4)/Ebbetts Pass for the 2026 season as of 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Our Woodfords and Camp Connell Maintenance crews made great progress with their snow removal operations this season to reopen State Route […]
Murphy, CA…The third annual Clay Confluence returns to Quyle Kilns over Memorial Day weekend, inviting artists, collectors, and the clay-curious to three days of hands-on demonstrations, pottery contests, vendors, and community celebration. The event runs through the weekend at one of Northern California’s oldest working potteries. Quyle Kilns is a historic clay and pottery shop at Brice […]
