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Caltrans Statewide Litter Pickup Day

Posted by: thepinetree on 04/24/2014 08:27 AM

Angels Camp, CA....Caltrans is holding its annual statewide Litter Removal and Enforcement Day on Thursday, April 24, 2014. This activity is to enhance public awareness of the volume and cost associated with removing litter, trash and debris by removing litter along the highways and roadways. The best anti-litter campaign is to ensure trash never makes it onto our highways in the first place....

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NCAA America Sky Championship To Be Contested At Greenhorn Creek Golf Club

Posted by: thepinetree on 04/24/2014 08:46 AM

Angels Camp, CA......NCAA Division 1 golf will contest its first-ever tournament at Greenhorn Creek GC with the America Sky Championship, April 25-27, 2014. Seven college teams from around the country belonging to the Great West Conference will compete in the three-day event. Leading the charge is host Sacramento State, which won this event in 2012. They will be swinging against teams from Binghamton (NY); North Dakota; Northern Colorado; Southern Utah; Weber State (UT); and Hartford (CT), led by last year’s America Sky Rookie of the Year, Evan Russell....

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Bullfrog Football Team Yard Sale May 10...Going On Now!!

Posted by: Andy_Johnson on 04/24/2014 12:29 PM

Angels Camp, CA ...The Bullfrog football team will be hosting a yard sale at the upper parking lot at the Bret Harte High School. Team parents, coaches, and community members are donating gently used household goods to the team for this yard sale, we expect 15-20 families to be donating so the selection should be quite large. Items not sold at the end of the sale will go to support the local thrift stores....

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Glory Hole Fishing Report

Posted by: Andy_Johnson on 04/23/2014 10:02 AM

Angels Camp, CA ... Trout fishing in rivers and streams opens this next Saturday, April 26. Most of the local rivers and streams are at a very fishable water flow. Generally at beginning of trout season we have a lot of snow melt and run off making it harder to fish. Unfortunately this year we have had very little rain and snow but, the early season fishing should be better cause of it.

Fishing Report
Water Conditions: New Melones Lake is currently holding 984,966 acre-feet of water. The lake level dropped five feet this week and is currently at 940 ft. above sea level and 145 ft. from full. The water is slightly stained with some areas forming mud lines. The average water temperature is 62-68 degrees and rising daily. The boat launch ramps on the Glory Hole side have been moved back out to the end of the point which makes for a very short walk.

Bass: Good. The bass are in transition to and from shallow water. At this time of the year they are dawn to the shallows for the spawn. The lake level is falling at an exaggerated rate making the fish a bit leery. In the mornings and evening the bass have been moving closer to the shoreline to feed. Throughout the day try fishing main lake points near deeper water. The water is warming a bit each week and there has been a pretty decent reaction bite. Try using spinner baits, crank baits, and jerk baits to catch the more aggressive fish. Then slow down and fish a jig, Carolina rig, or Senko to catch fish that aren't willing to chase.

Andrew Beard caught a nice 6-pound bass on a pumpkin Senko rigged Texas style near Glory Hole.

Trout: Slow. The trout has been tough and very few fish are being caught. The lake level is dropping and the water temperature is warming. This will push the trout from the shallows out to deeper/cooler water. Try to find areas with clearer water that are protected from the wind and have deep water access. Bank fishing has been tough with most of the trout moving away from the shoreline. If you do choose to fish for trout from the shore, try fishing near Glory Hole Point and near the 49-bridge because the main river channel and cooler water is close. For bait try nightcrawlers, or chartreuse or rainbow garlic scented Power Bait. Trolling anglers have been catching a few fish while trolling over deep water on the main lake. To target these fish try using downriggers or leadcore line, 30-60' deep over 150-200' of water. The fish are relating to the old river channel and deep water. They will be in cooler water areas during the hotter summer months. Brighter colored baits have been working best. Orange, chartreuse and firetiger will work for browns and rainbows. When fishing the main lake and deep water it is a good idea to have a couple lines out that are targeting brown trout. There have been many really nice browns caught and released in the last few weeks. Try rolling shad or trolling large jointed plugs or swim baits. A good area for browns is out in front of the dam/spillway area or between the bridges. It is also a good idea to add plenty of scent and remember to reapply throughout the day. We do encourage catch and release for the brown trout as The Department of Fish and Game will no longer be planting them. Carefully measure, weigh and photograph trophy fish and send us pictures and information.

Keith Misclone of Atwater caught four chunky kokanee while trolling near Rose Island.

Kokanee: Fair. The fish are starting to school up making them easier to find and catch. We have had reports of multiple limits being caught. Some of the kokanee seem to be a decent size for this time of the year, and they have months left to grow. Pink is always a great color for dodgers and baits, with orange and green producing fish as well. It is a good idea to troll various sizes, colors, baits and blade combinations. The fish will favor certain rigs, and it can be a process of elimination to find what appeals to them throughout the day. Be sure to tip your baits with dyed and scented corn or Gulp Maggots. Also apply scent to you blades and lures, and continue to reapply multiple times on each outing. Garlic, carp spit, kokanne special, and bloody tuna are all good flavors to use.

Bob James of Murphys caught a nice limit of kokanee trolling Glitter Bugs pink micro hoochies on the main lake.

Blake Osgood and his father and friend (not pictured) caught six kokanee near Coyote Creek using pink hoochies and copper blades.

Catfish: Fair. The big cats should be up and eager to feed in preparation for the spawn. The water temperature is getting warmer each day which will encourage the cats to move shallow. Try using frozen shad or a ball of crawlers to target these fish. Catfish are drawn to bait by scent so it is a good idea to add additional scent to your bait.
Glory Hole Sports Big Fish of the Week Contest goes to Doug Chew, and Luke and William Lum. They landed a massive 13-pound catfish while fishing with a white and chartreuse spinner bait.

Crappie: Fair. The crappie bite is getting better each week and we are hearing of more being caught each day. We expect a fairly good bite this spring due to the lower water levels and the amount of standing timber. Try fishing with mini jigs and grubs under a slip-float. Also, a great way to catch them is with live minnows. The crappie that are being caught are chunky 1-2 pound slabs.

Please practice catch and release during the spring months. The fish are full of eggs in preparation for the spawn. Take photos and carefully release the fish back into to the lake to maintain a healthy fish population for generations to come.

George E. Segale 1925 - 2014

Posted by: thepinetree on 04/23/2014 10:32 AM

Valley Springs, CA...George Elmer Segale born and raised in Angels Camp, California, on January 15, 1925, died on April 13, 2014, peacefully in his Christian faith at his home in Valley Springs, California after battling asbestos-related mesothelioma lung cancer. George was an active member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church in Lockeford, California. He was 89 years old. Growing up, George attended Angels Camp Grammar School (Class of 1938) and graduated from Bret Harte High School in 1942. During WWII, George was a chipper and welder building steel boats in Stockton. He then attended and graduated from UOP in Stockton, CA, in 1948, on a baseball scholarship he received. He spent 34 years at Galt Elementary School beginning in 1949, both as a teacher and principal until he retired in 1983. During those same years George worked summers and some evenings at Delta Rubber Company in Stockton. In the early 60's George and his long time friend, the late John Giannoni, owned and operated George's Fluffy Donut Shop on Lodi Avenue in Lodi....

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1st Impressions Dentistry Grand Opening, Friday, April 25th

Posted by: thepinetree on 04/22/2014 08:42 AM

Angels Camp: -- 1st Impressions Dentistry, a full-service general dentistry office, will hold its grand opening celebration on Friday, April 25, from 3 to 7 pm, at its new location in the Mark Twain Center, 386 North Main Street in Angels Camp. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will start at 3 pm and will be led by a member of the Angels Camp City Council. “This new 3,000 square foot office will allow for expansion as the practice grows,” says owner Dr Shannon Russell. “We have room for another one or two partners and more technical staff, which would allow us to be open six days a week and into the evening. That’s my vision.”

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Hospice Thrift Shop

Posted by: Andy_Johnson on 04/22/2014 11:57 AM

Angels Camp, CA ...The Calaveras Hospice Thrift Store is open seven days a week. It is located at 570 Main St. Angels Camp, CA.

Sixteen Fellow Judges Endorse Hugh K. Swift's Election

Posted by: thepinetree on 04/21/2014 09:32 AM

San Andreas, CA...Sixteen superior court judges from throughout California have endorsed Judge Hugh K. Swift in his June 3 election campaign to retain his position in the Calaveras County Superior Court. Following an extensive evaluation by the State Bar Association’s Judicial Nominees Evaluation Commission, Swift was appointed last December to succeed the Hon. Douglas V. Mewhinney who was retiring. He now faces two challengers in the primary election....

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“Peter and the Wolf” Headlines Studio 4 Dance Theater’s Spring Showcase, May 2-3, 2014 in Angels Camp

Posted by: thepinetree on 04/21/2014 03:29 PM

Angels Camp, CA...Local audiences can enjoy both a ballet classic and cutting-edge modern dance at Studio 4 Dance Theater’s Spring Showcase 2014, 7pm, Friday, May 2, and 3pm, Saturday, May 3, 2014, at the Bret Harte Theater in Angels Camp. Appropriate for all ages, Studio 4 Dance Theater’s annual Spring Showcase is a mix of ballet, jazz, hip hop and contemporary dance...

The Wolf catches the Duck as Peter tries to warn her.
Alyssa Walker as Peter, Elizabeth Ernst as the Wolf, and Rebecca Elliott as the Duck
Photos by Stacy Arhontes

Calaveras Sherrif's Logs For April 17-21, 2014

Posted by: thepinetree on 04/21/2014 06:13 PM

San Andreas, CA...The Calaveas County Sheriff's Office Logs For April 17 -21, 2014. Some highlights: Copperopolis, Male came to knock at his door was talking weird things came into his house and got chips spread them all over his kitchen table then went to a neighbors house and got into his house was wondering around in his house. San Andreas, Occurred at Turner Park on Treat Ave. , San Andreas. There are approximately 12 people in a tent in the back of Turner park. San Andreas, Hunters parked on side of road BBQing drinking.

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