Women & Children’s Resource Fund Donates to CASA Program

Women & Children’s Resource Fund Donates to CASA Program

Jackson, CA…The Amador Community Foundation (ACF) has awarded a check for $2,300 to the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program of Amador and Calaveras, administered locally by Nexus Youth & Family Services in Jackson.  The award was made possible thanks to the Women & Children’s Support Resource Fund, an ACF donor-advised fund aptly named after […]

Saturday, March 23: Green Sand Molding & Foundry Practice Workshop at Knight Foundry

Saturday, March 23: Green Sand Molding & Foundry Practice Workshop at Knight Foundry

Sutter Creek, CA…In this full-day, hands-on workshop, taught by a team of Knight Foundry’s own experts, you will experience every step of the foundry workflow, from preparing the sand to pouring your completed molds in aluminum and removing your finished castings. You’ll gain a wealth of foundry practice tips, tricks, and techniques that have been […]

Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil Announces Passage of SB 1028 to Support Local Economic Growth and Tourism

Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil Announces Passage of SB 1028 to Support Local Economic Growth and  Tourism

Sacramento, CA…Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil (D-Jackson) presented Senate Bill (SB) 1028 in the Governmental Organization Committee to address the challenges rural counties in California face with limited on-sale general licenses for bona fide eating places. This legislation also aims to empower local economies and cater to the needs of both residents and tourists. Under the current […]

Saturday, March 23: Green Sand Molding & Foundry Practice Workshop at Knight Foundry

Saturday, March 23: Green Sand Molding & Foundry Practice Workshop at Knight Foundry

Sutter Creek, CA…In this full-day, hands-on workshop, taught by a team of Knight Foundry’s own experts, you will experience every step of the foundry workflow, from preparing the sand to pouring your completed molds in aluminum and removing your finished castings. You’ll gain a wealth of foundry practice tips, tricks, and techniques that have been […]

March 16th Pressure Canning Class by UCCE Master Food Preservers of Amador/Calaveras Counties

March 16th Pressure Canning Class by UCCE Master Food Preservers of Amador/Calaveras Counties

Jackson, CA…Join UCCE Master Food Preservers on Saturday, March 16th, and we’ll show you how a pressure canner works. Build your confidence in pressure canning by watching the entire process. Learn the multiple safety features included on every modern canner and compare a variety of canner types. Do you know when you need to use […]

CHP Officer Injured While Making Enforcement Stop

CHP Officer Injured While Making Enforcement Stop

Jackson, CA…On Thursday March 7, 2004 at approximately 4:00 PM, a California Highway Patrol vehicle was traveling eastbound on Shenandoah Road west of Dickson Road. The CHP officer was attempting to make an enforcement stop and was broadsided on the passenger side by a vehicle traveling westbound on Shenandoah Road. Both the officer and the […]

Hospice of Amador and Calaveras Gratefully Acknowledges a Generous $400,000 Donation from the Estate of Vietnam War Veteran and Community Advocate, Gary Noice

Hospice of Amador and Calaveras Gratefully Acknowledges a Generous $400,000 Donation from the Estate of Vietnam War Veteran and Community Advocate, Gary Noice

Amador County, CA…Hospice of Amador and Calaveras is thrilled to announce the receipt of a substantial donation of $400,000 from the estate of the late Gary E. Noice. A staunch supporter of the community, Gary Noice’s bequest is a testament to his dedication to making a lasting impact even beyond his lifetime. The donation comes […]

Early March Weather Rolls in Like a February

Early March Weather Rolls in Like a February

Arnold, CA…Winter looks to stick around most of this week. Early March will look a lot like an early February. The latest forecasts for the West Slope and Mother Lode are below… Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada Today Heavy snow showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Blowing snow. Windy. Visibility one […]

One-Way Traffic Control on Hwy 49 Next Week in Amador County

One-Way Traffic Control on Hwy 49 Next Week in Amador County

Amador County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various lane closures on State Route 49 (SR-49) for maintenance and construction operations. Work to occur as follows; STATE ROUTE 49 • One-way traffic control at the Mokelumne River Bridge (Amador/Calaveras County line) for bridge work beginning Thursday, February 15, through October 4, 2024, from […]

San Francisco Man Rescued After Skiing Out of Bounds at Kirkwood

San Francisco Man Rescued After Skiing Out of Bounds at Kirkwood

Kirkwood, CA…On the evening of February 10th, the Amador County Sheriff’s Office received a report that 34-year-old Mihayl Petkov of San Francisco was in a remote location east of Silver Lake and needed help. Petkov had gone skiing at Kirkwood and went out of bounds off the back side of the mountain. He attempted to […]

Several Hundred PG&E Customers in the Dark as This Storm Wave Rolls Through

Several Hundred PG&E Customers in the Dark as This Storm Wave Rolls Through

Arnold, CA…The grid seems to be holding up moderately well. There are however several hundred PG&E Customers in the dark at this time. In the Arnold area around Big Trees State Park, Up Hwy 4 in the Skyhigh & Tamarack areas, Groveland has two separate moderate scale outages, between Sutter Creek and Pine Grove in […]

One Way Traffic Controls on Hwys 49, 88, & 124 in Amador County Next Week

One Way Traffic Controls on Hwys 49, 88, & 124 in Amador County Next Week

Amador County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various lane closures on State Route 49 (SR-49), SR-88, and SR-124 for maintenance and construction operations. Work to occur as follows; STATE ROUTE 49 • One-way traffic control at the Mokelumne River Bridge (Amador/Calaveras County line) for bridge work beginning Monday, January 29, through Friday, […]

One Way Traffic Controls on Hwys 49, 88 & 124 Next Week

One Way Traffic Controls on Hwys 49, 88 & 124 Next Week

Amador County, CA….The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various lane closures on State Route 49 (SR-49), SR-88, and SR-124 for maintenance and construction operations. Work to occur as follows; STATE ROUTE 49 • One-way traffic control at the Mokelumne River Bridge (Amador/Calaveras County line) for bridge work beginning Monday, January 22, through Friday, […]

Its Official! Caltrans Announces Winter Closures of Ebbetts, Sonora & Monitor Passes.

Its Official!  Caltrans Announces Winter Closures of Ebbetts, Sonora & Monitor Passes.

Arnold, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has closed State Route 4/Ebbetts Pass, State Route 89/Monitor Pass, and State Route 108/Sonora Pass for the winter. State Route 4/Ebbetts Pass is currently closed from the Mt. Reba turnoff just west of Lake Alpine to Silver Creek, 5 miles west of the Route 89 junction (Alpine County). […]

One-Way Traffic Controls on SR-8 & SR-124

One-Way Traffic Controls on SR-8 & SR-124

Amador County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various lane closures on State Route 88 (SR-88) and SR-124 for maintenance and construction operations. Work to occur as follows; STATE ROUTE 88 • One-way traffic control from Rossbridge Road to East Molofino Road for tree work beginning Monday, December 18, through Friday, Dec. 22, […]

One-Way Traffic Control on Hwy 88 Next Week

One-Way Traffic Control on Hwy 88 Next Week

Alpine County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct the following one-way traffic control next week on State Route 88 (SR-88) for maintenance operations. Work is scheduled as follows: STATE ROUTE 88 • One-way traffic control from Red Lake Vista Point to Red Lake Road for guardrail repair work beginning on Monday, December 18, […]

Kenneth Hamon 1966 ~ 2023

Kenneth Hamon 1966 ~ 2023

Pine Grove, CA…Kenneth Hamon January 18, 1966 ~ December 9, 2023 (age 57). Kenneth Hamon, 57, passed away on December 09, 2023 in Jackson, CA. Kenneth was born on January 18, 1966 in Los Angeles, CA to parents Robert and Mary Ann Hamon. Kenneth was working as a Plumbing Contractor in the Amador/Calaveras Area for […]

Janice Jean Babcock 1943 ~ 2023

Janice Jean Babcock 1943 ~ 2023

Jackson, CA…Janice Jean Babcock October 1, 1943 ~ December 11, 2023 (age 80). Janice Jean Babcock, 80, passed away on December 11, 2023, in Jackson, CA. Janice was born on October 01, 1943, in Johnstown, PA to parents Louis and Dorena (Miorelli) Miller. Janice is survived by Spouse James Lee Babcock. Family services will be […]

Chain Controls on Hwys 88 & 4. Ebbetts, Sonora & Tioga Passes Closed

Chain Controls on Hwys 88 & 4.  Ebbetts, Sonora & Tioga Passes Closed

Arnold, CA…Chain Controls on Hwys 88 & 4. Ebbetts, Sonora & Tioga Passes Closed. This highway information is the latest reported by Cal Trans as of Sunday, December 3rd, 2023 at 09:19 AM. SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] Is closed from 0.5 mi east of the Jct of SR 207 /Mt Reba Turnoff/ […]

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