Copperopolis, CA

It is nice to live in a sleepy small town. There are however a few things that would be nice. One of them is a pharmacy so we don't have to drive out of town when we don't feel up to it. Well now we do. Copper finally has a pharmacy. Medical Pro has opened in Copperopolis. This Discount Drug Mart and health suppler has opened. It is located at 3505 Spangler Lane #310. This is in the building with the Unpqua Bank and across from the Mark Twain St. Joseph's Family Medical Center. They are offering Rx pharmacy services. There telephone number is (209) 785-6776. The community welcomes our new and much needed neighbor.

It's that time of year! Winter rapidly approaches and we are firing up the fireplaces. This is a good time to call and have your chimney's cleaned. Burning causes a build up of creosote which can be a serious fire hazard. Every year the fire department reports at least one fire related to dirty flues. Also remember that it is not wise to throw wrapping paper into the fireplace at Christmas. This can cause a flash high up into the chimney and can burn very hot.

The third annual Copperoplis Holiday Run will start at 9 A.M. on November 28, 2009 at the Copper Town Square. Registration starts at 8 A.M. The cost to run is $20.00 and $10 for 18 and under if you pay before Nov 15th. After that it will be $25.00 for everyone. The run will have a 10 K race and a two mile run on a hilly course. For more information call Sue at 736-2216 or email runcopper@gmail.com. Should be a great day for everyone and the funds will be put to good use.

Just heard on local news (from Zillow) that northern and central California is slowly recovering from the upside nature in the mortgage market. This is happening very slowly and the statistics appear to be based on units. What I am seeing in Calaveras county is an increase in default notices on the upper priced and high middle priced homes. We have been dealing with large numbers of foreclosures but they seemed to be in the lower end homes. This is changing. I wonder if the homeowners in this market had the ability to hang on longer in hopes of the market changing or if these terribly over leveraged second homes are no longer worth keeping. It is difficult to justify keeping a second home mortgage that is 2 to 4 times higher than the value of the home in this market. Realtors in the second home or vacation home markets what do you think???

Welcome to Calaveras County!

Home of the California Gold Rush and Celebrated Jumping Frog, Mark Twain made Calaveras County in northern California famous, worldwide, when he wrote of the "Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" in 1865. The treasures of this enchanting Gold Country area in California continue to enrich the lives of all who visit Calaveras County today.

Copperopolis sits on a lake in Calaveras County. We were put on the map by Mark Twain and the Frog Jump.

Calaveras County is located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains - 133 miles east of San Francisco and 135 miles west of Lake Tahoe in California. Calaveras County is found midway on State Highway 49 between Sacramento and Yosemite, linking the towns of the California Gold Country. Calaveras stretches to the east into California's High Sierra wonderland. View our interactive activities guide for all the latest to see and do and Explore Calaveras with our interactive Calaveras County Map!

Calaveras County boasts historic and picturesque gold rush towns, award-winning California wineries and micro-breweries, eclectic art galleries, antique shops, and California gold rush museums. Visit our new "California foodie" website which emphasizes the variety of agriculture and food-centric events and shopping available in Calaveras County. Year-round outdoor adventures are also yours in Calaveras County. Learn the art of panning for gold in California, or go caving in the variety of natural limestone and crystalline-filled caverns. "Zip" 1500 feet on a zip line 100 feet above the earth. Play a round of golf on professional California golf courses stretched out along canyon ridges in the pines or among 200 year old oaks in rolling terrain.
Shopping in Calaveras County is at its most fun and innovative in the tiny, fascinating towns full Gold Country history.

Every season holds its share of fun in Calaveras. Enjoy biking and hiking trails that criss-cross through the giant Sequoias at Calaveras Big Trees State Park and the Stanislaus National Forest. Off highway adventures and the famous Stanislaus River Rafting experience beckon the adventuresome, while California fishing and boating, water skiing, camping, horseback riding and more will keep your entire family or your group of friends entertained.

The many attractions of winter in northern California include first class downhill skiing and snowboarding at Bear Valley Mountain Resort. Enjoy many excellent cross country trails offering silent, pristine scenes of winter wonder and miles of snowmobiling from two-hour to all-day tours around Bear Valley Village or through the woods.

Escape the tensions in your life. Be captivated, entertained, and rejuvenated by this unique part of California Gold Country and the High Sierra. Plan a visit to Calaveras County today!