The 50th annual Capitol Frog Jump was held on the west side of the California State Capitol, attracting lawmakers, Capitol staff, and media participants eager to demonstrate their frog-jumping abilities. The frogs used in the competition are sourced from Calaveras County, and the event serves as a promotional activity for the upcoming Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee, which begins on May 14. This year, the event also commemorates America's 250th birthday. Organizers are currently working to locate and refurbish painted frog statues that were part of the Jubilee 25 years ago; they have successfully tracked down 24 out of 28 original statues and aim to have a dozen ready for display during the Jubilee festivities.