Christmas in Coloma will have a huge pile of snow for visitors to enjoy. 1850's children's games, such as bowling will be available. All craft booths will have hand made items. Santa Claus & Mrs. Claus will be there, musicians, food, chestnut roasting,carriage rides and much more. A great day for the entire family. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, 8 miles north on Highway 49 from Placerville in Coloma. The admittance fee is only $7.00 per vehicle, everything else is free (except $3.00 cost of photo with Santa). Children can visit Santa for free without a photo. For more information contact: Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park (530) 295-2162
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A tropical storm dubbed Bertha has formed in the eastern Atlantic Ocean off Africa's coast and is heading west towards the Caribbean, the National Hurricane Center said Thursday.
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