Day 2 of Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee May 18 – 21
Frogtown, USA….The Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee May 18 – 21 Day 2. Click the image below for a full schedule…or hear for full schedule.
2023 Miss Calaveras Pageant Video
Frogtown, USA…Below is the full video of the Miss Calaveras Pageant show last night. Lily Maygren was Crowned Miss Calaveras 2023.
Lily Maygren Crowned Miss Calaveras 2023
Frogtown, USA…Lily Maygren Crowned Miss Calaveras 2023. We will have full pageant video and full photo coverage up on Friday. A few photos below as she found out she won and being crowned.
Over 100 2023 Frog Jump Youth Photos & Full Parade Video
Angels Camp, CA…The 2023 Calaveras County Fair & Frog Jumping Jubilee is officially underway at the Soroptimist’s Frog Jump Youth Parade led off the festivities. A good crowd was on hand for a great slice of small town Americana, Youth Floats, The Calaveras Marching Band, Beauty Queens, Dancing Groups, this year’s Tom & Becky Thatcher […]
Traffic Update….Possible Injury Vehicle Off Roadway Collision Between Arnold & Big Trees
Arnold, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Vehicle Off Roadway Collision Between Arnold & Big Trees Incident: 00286 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Moran Rd Loc Desc: WB 4 BTWN ARNOLD AND BIG TREES Lat/Lon: 38.264970 -120.333721 Detail Information 4:54 PM 2 [4] 1039 CAL SO 4:53 PM 1 [2] OFF THE SIDE OF THE RDWY […]
The 2023 Frog Jump Youth Parade Video
Angels Camp, CA…The 2023 Calaveras County Fair & Frog Jumping Jubilee is officially underway at the Soroptimist’s Frog Jump Youth Parade led off the festivities. A good crowd was on hand for a great slice of small town Americana, Youth Floats, The Calaveras Marching Band, Beauty Queens, Dancing Groups, this year’s Tom & Becky Thatcher […]
Angels-Murphys Rotary Teachers of the Year 2023
Murphys, CA…On May 4th, the Angels-Murphys Rotary honored teachers from each district in Calaveras County. The 2023 Teachers of the Year shown here left to right: Jessica Handgis (Mark Twain Union Elementary School District), Daphne Williams (Calaveras Unified School District), David Duggan (Bret Harte Union School District), Ali Heermance (Vallecito Union School District), and Kathleen […]
Phillip M. Coffee 1934 ~ 2023
Arnold, CA…Phillip M. Coffee June 11, 1934 ~ May 13, 2023 (age 88)
Jesus Lopez Garcia Sr. 1979 ~ 2023
Angels Camp, CA…Jesus Lopez Garcia Sr. February 12, 1979 ~ May 9, 2023 (age 44)
Sender’s Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through May 23rd! Shop Local & Save!!
Mountain Ranch, CA…In 1950, we started out as a family operation with Erich’s father and mother, August and Freida Sender, in a century-old adobe building. The upstairs was home to the Sender family, and the first floor included groceries, a meat market, a bar, and a small eating place called Opa’s Smokehouse. On Christmas morning […]
Perfect Fair & Frog Jump Weekend Weather Ahead
Arnold, CA…The latest from the National Weather Service for the West Slope & Mother Lode. West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Tonight, Mostly clear. Lows 38 to 53 higher elevations…53 to 63 lower elevations. Prevailing southwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to the east after midnight. Thursday, Mostly sunny. Highs 62 to 77 higher elevations… […]
The 2023 Brice Station Concert Series!
Murphys, CA…The 2023 Brice Station Concert Series! Get your tickets now!!
Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad May 17 ~ May 23
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad May 10 ~ May 16! Make sure to scroll all the way to the bottom of the ad to see the entire ad! Shop Local & Save!! Angels Food Market, started by Harry Croshaw, has been serving the Calaveras community since 1935. Glen, […]
Big Trees Market Weekly Ad, Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials May 17-23! Shop Local & Save!
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! They have also implemented enhanced safety, cleaning and social distancing procedures in the store. These include plastic shields between staff and public in the checkstands. Click on an image below for full sized version.
Residential Structure Fire Yesterday Afternoon in Wallace
Wallace, CA…Firefighters from Calaveras Consolidated, Clements, CalFire, and San Andreas Fire responded with heavy fire conditions in the home and spreading to the vegetation. Working in 95-degree heat, firefighters extinguished the well-involved house fire and vegetation fire which was just under an acre. Two family pets (dogs) were rescued by firefighters and returned to family […]
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 […]
State Route 4 Closure on East Side of Ebbetts Pass Moved to Wolf Creek for Fishing & Camping Access
Markleeville, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 10 moved the closure on the east side of State Route 4/Ebbetts Pass from Gate #5 at the State Route 89/4 junction to Gate #4 at Wolf Creek at approximately 8:00 a.m. today (Wednesday, May 17, 2023). This allows the public to access the East Fork of […]
Temporary Road Closure for Annual Youth Parade
Angels Camp, CA…South Main Street will be closed from Bret Harte Road (near St. Patrick’s Church) to Vallecito Road on May 18, 2023 from 9:45 AM to approximately 11:15 AM for the annual Youth Parade. If you need to get around the road closure, use the Hwy 4 Bypass….or better yet, park your vehicle and […]
Miwuk Cultural Museum Groundbreaking Ceremony
Angels Camp, CA…Have you heard? We are one step closer to making a historic event in our community. MACT Health Board Inc. will be holding groundbreaking ceremony on June 5, 2023 for our future Miwuk Cultural Museum. Amazing dedication of involvement and hard work. The beginning of an exciting new phase for MACT Health Board […]
Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee May 18 – 21
Frogtown, USA….The Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee May 18 – 21 starts tomorrow. Click the image below for a full schedule…or https://new.thepinetree.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/schedule-3-05022023120229.pdf
Saturday Night is Pro Rodeo Night at Frogtown!
Frogtown, USA…California Cowboys Pro Rodeo and Rockin’M Productions Present the Professional Rodeo on May 20th at the Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee.
$20,000 Prize Awaits at Frog Jump Finals of Jumping Frog Jubilee!
Frogtown, USA…All eyes will be on the $20,000 Prize at the May 21 Grand Finals of the Jumping Frog Jubilee – but there are many other highlights. The increase in prize money has inspired more serious frog jumpers than ever before. Prior to the jump off between the 50 longest leapers in the four-day competition […]
Come Visit Bistro Any Day of The Week!! Bistro Creamery Now Open!
Arnold, CA… Come on down to your local cafe and grab some coffee & grub ANY DAY OF THE WEEK!
Trump Says…Shop for Your Animals & Pets at Spence Ranch! Shop Local & Save!
Angels Camp, CA…”Trump” who is the Official Canine Spokesdog at Spence Ranch has some canine advice for all pet owners. Trump says start the new year off right for all your furry friends! Looking for the very best food and supplies for your pets? Shop local and put the experience and local knowledge of Spence […]
Russell Irish Joins the Better Altitude Properties Team
Arnold, CA…We are thrilled to welcome Russell Irish to the Better Altitude Properties Real Estate team. With his extensive knowledge and experience of Calaveras County, he is the perfect asset to help you with all of your real estate needs. Contact us today to schedule a consultation with Russell and start your journey to finding […]
Angels Camp Resident Loses Life in Collision Caused by DUI Driver
Sonora, CA….On May 11, 2023, at approximately 5:08 pm, a 39-year-old Angels Camp resident was driving a 2019 Kia Optima westbound on Highway 108, west of Draper Mine Road and slowing to make a left turn onto a private driveway. At this time, 30-year-old Sonora resident, Samuel Luce, was driving a 2015 Ford F-350 eastbound […]
Deceased Male Found Along Avery Sheep Ranch Road
Murphys, CA…On May 15, 2023, at about 12:30 PM, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office received a call for service regarding a possible unresponsive person on the side of Avery Sheep Ranch Rd near Black Quartz Rd, Murphys. Deputies responded to the scene and located the male subject. Upon initial examination, no apparent signs of foul […]
Savings at Middleton’s Furniture & Appliances! Deeply Rooted in Your Community Since 1955!
Angels Camp, CA…When people buy from us, they don’t just get an appliance, piece of furniture or electronic; they become a member of our family, a family that is there for one another for the life of the product. Whether you want to stop by to learn more—or plan to purchase a major appliance, furniture […]
Sender’s Market Ace Hardware May Red Hot Buys! Shop Local & Save!
Mountain Ranch & Valley Springs, CA…In 1950, we started out as a family operation with Erich’s father and mother, August and Freida Sender, in a century-old adobe building. The upstairs was home to the Sender family, and the first floor included groceries, a meat market, a bar, and a small eating place called Opa’s Smokehouse. […]
Big Trees Market Weekly Ad, Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials May 10 – 16! Shop Local & Save!
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! They have also implemented enhanced safety, cleaning and social distancing procedures in the store. These include plastic shields between staff and public in the checkstands. Click on an image below for full sized version.