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What to know about the Jumping Frog Jubilee and the Calaveras County Fair this weekend
ANGELS CAMP, Calif. — Hop on by the Calaveras County Fair this week for an annual competition that's sure to be ribbit-ing. The Jumping Frog Jubilee honorsMark Twain's hurmous short story published in 1865. The winner is whoever can get the frog to jump the furthest. The fair runs...
Reports of bicyclist struck by vehicle on Highway 88 in Amador
PINE GROVE, Calif. — A bicyclist was reportedly struck by a vehicle on Highway 88 near Climax Road in Pine Grove on Monday afternoon. Emergency crews responded to reports of the crash at approximately 3:40 p.m. The California Highway Patrol online logs indicate that the westbound lanes on the...
Softball Recap: Sonora triumphant thanks to a strong effort from KAYLA MONTGOMERY
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Sonora had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Ben Holt College Prep Academy Bobcats a 4-0 shutout. The win was nothing new for Sonora as they're now sitting on nine straight.
Calaveras Student Appointed To US Naval Academy
San Andreas, CA — A Calaveras High School student has successfully completed a rigorous process, which included receiving a nomination from local Congressman Tom McClintock, to be appointed to the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Colin Dunn will be one of only 1,200 incoming plebes, or freshmen, out...
Missing toddler found at illegal marijuana grow prompts arrests of parents in Northern California
The parents of a 3-year-old child were arrested after the toddler was reported missing and later found in an illegal marijuana grow, according to the Butte County Sheriff’s Office. The agency said the mother reported the child missing late at night on May 6 on a 51-acre parcel in the community of Bangor, about 70 […]
Roundup Parade Street Closure And Parking Details
Sonora, CA — A community celebration, the Mother Lode Roundup Parade, will get underway Saturday morning at 10 o’clock in downtown Sonora. Over 100 entrants will be taking part and it includes the traditional mix of horses, classic cars, bands, dancers, service groups, businesses, and government agencies as detailed in our Round Up Section here.
New Mother Lode Roundup Queen
Sonora, CA — A Lodi resident, who grew up in Burson, is the new Mother Lode Roundup Queen. 22-year-old Delaney Grace was awarded the crown at the Queen Coronation Ceremony held Thursday at the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Posse Grounds in Jamestown. Grace was also Miss Clements Stampede in 2020, a title she proudly held for three years as a result of the pandemic. She noted that she strives to live a life spreading kindness, smiles, and laughter.
Yahoo, Another Day Of Rodeo Fun
Sonora, CA — Today is the final day of the 65th annual Mother Lode Roundup weekend in Sonora. It’s another day of rodeo fun with more bucking broncos, bull riding and some laughs as today the kids get in on the action at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. Start the day of right with some good food at the Mother Lode Breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. At 10 a.m. head to the Cowboy Church with Coy Huffman for a sermon in the grandstands. Then spend the afternoon for plenty of rodeo action and some family fun! The Kiddie Rodeo begins at noon followed by professional riding and roping that begins at 2 p.m.
Angels Camp Police Officer Honored For Saving Lives
Angels Camp, CA – An Angels Camp police officer is being honored for de-escalating a “suicide by cop” situation where others were being threatened. Officer McDearmid received an Officer Commendation Tuesday night at the Angels Camp City Council meeting for her actions regarding a suicidal person. The incident occurred this January when Officer McDearmid was dispatched to a situation involving a suicidal person with a gun. Police report that the person said that he was “going to shoot his neighbors if officers didn’t shoot him first.” Officer McDearmid is praised for her ability to de-escalate the situation peacefully, and no one was harmed.
Blues band to rock Sutter Creek with new songs
SUTTER CREEK — Award-winning modern blues legends Rick Estrin & The Nightcats — two-time winners of the prestigious Blues Music Award for Band Of The Year — will celebrate the release of their long-awaited new Alligator Records album, “The Hits Keep Coming,” with a live performance at the Sutter Creek Theatre on May 17.
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