Jackson, CA…On Friday April 2nd, Sheriff Ryan administered the Oath of Office for Sheriff Gary Redman. Sheriff Redman officially took office at 00:01 on April 4th. Sheriff Redman previously served as Undersheriff and has been with the Amador County Sheriff’s Office since 1998. Congratulations Sheriff Redman and we look forward to your career full of […]
Plymouth, CA…Traffic Update…Possible Injury Collision near Fiddletown Rd / Quartz Mountain Rd. Incident: 00289 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Fiddletown Rd / Quartz Mountain Rd N Loc Desc: BTW QUARTZ MTN AND BRIDGE Lat/Lon: 38.505146 -120.766214 Detail Information 6:10 PM 8 [11] [Rotation Request Comment] ** 1039 RORYS TOW 209-245-6674 ** 6:08 PM 7 [10] […]
Bear Valley, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is scheduled to begin clearing the winter accumulation of snow from Ebbetts Pass and Monitor Pass in Alpine County, and Sonora Pass in Tuolumne County in an effort to get the seasonal routes open for the summer season. Equipment has been scheduled and the District 10 Maintenance […]
Jackson, CA…Yesterday afternoon at approximately 1351 hours, Sheriff’s Dispatch received a “911” call from a female stating she stabbed someone at the Jackson Rancheria Casino and Resort. A short time later a male victim arrived in the Emergency Room at Sutter Amador Hospital with a stab wound. A crime scene was located at the casino […]
Sutter Creek, CA…Amador County Public Health reports 29 more cases of COVID-19 since last Tuesday’s update, bringing the total laboratory confirmed case count to 1,675. The new cases include 17 males and 12 females, 3 children under the age of 18, 13 aged 18-49, 4 aged 50-64, 9 over 65 years of age; 2 residing […]
Jackson, CA…On March 28, 2021, at approximately 1738 hours, a motorcyclist was riding a 2002 American at a high rate of speed, eastbound on State Route 104 (SR-104) west of Zone Michigan Bar Rd. An on-duty CHP Officer was traveling westbound on SR-104 and observed the motorcyclist at a high rate of speed traveling towards […]
San Andreas, CA…On March 9th, 2021, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Explosive Ordinance Disposal Team was activated to assist Amador County with approximately 2,500 blasting caps. The reporting party stated they were in the process of demolishing an old building when they located the blasting caps. Upon arrival, the CCSO EOD team discovered the blasting […]
Amador County, CA… Amador County Public Health reports 14 more cases of COVID-19 and 1 more death since last Tuesday’s update, bringing the total laboratory confirmed case count to 1,646. The individual who passed was a male in his 70s. The new cases include 8 males and 6 females, 1 child under the age of […]
The Sierra Foothills are a wonderful place to live, but as we know, there are some unique challenges we face living up here including the very real possibility of frequent and prolonged power outages. At Green Light Energy we specialize in installing customized solar systems with innovative battery storage solutions for every home. The future […]
Jackson, CA…On March 23rd a 2007 Toyota reported stolen out of Lodi was crashed into a drainage ditch off of Jackson Valley Road. The driver fled the scene & details are below…
Amador County, CA… Eligibility for these clinics include Amador residents 50 years & older, Amador residents with chronic health conditions (age 18 & over), grocery store workers, agriculture workers, restaurant and food service workers, health care workers, first responders, emergency workers, educators, and community outreach workers, childcare providers and caregivers. Clinics will occur on March […]
Amador, CA… Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics: March 23 & March 25, 2021 at Health & Human Services and March 24, 2021 at Terra d’Oro Winery in Shenandoah Valley. Eligibility for these clinics include Amador residents 65 years & older, Amador residents with chronic health conditions (age 18 & over), grocery store workers, agriculture workers, restaurant […]
Pine Grove, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Near Sr88 / Homestead Rd. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00180 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Sr88 / Homestead Rd Loc Desc: IFO THE CHURCH Lat/Lon: 38.408173 -120.620231 Detail Information 11:18 AM 12 [28] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to 1181-Trfc Collision-Minor Inj by CHP [Shared] […]
Arnold, CA…This highway information is the latest reported by Caltrans as of Friday, March 19th, 2021 at 07:04 AM. SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM 0.5 MI EAST OF THE JCT OF SR 207 /MT REBA TURNOFF/ TO THE JCT OF SR 89 /EBBETTS PASS/ (ALPINE CO) – FOR THE WINTER […]
Jackson, CA…After a thorough investigation by Detectives, felony warrants for the arrest of Linda Beeman and Patricia Adams for violation of California Penal Code 32, Accessory to a Crime, were obtained. Linda, Jerry Adams’ Mother, and Patricia, Jerry Adams’ sister, are suspected of assisting Jerry Adams in his attempt to evade arrest after an arrest […]
Plymouth, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Blocking Lane Near Hwy 49 & Bell Rd Incident: 00146 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: SR49 / Bell Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.538954 -120.847361 Detail Information 12:15 PM 8 [17] 1039 AMA SO / 1022’D 12:03 PM 7 [15] A94-001 1 XRAY DETAINED // ROLL S3 12:01 PM 6 [13] [Rotation Request […]
Arnold, CA…Detailed forecast from NWS Sacramento for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today, Snow showers. Highs 21 to 36 higher elevations…32 to 42 lower elevations. Snow accumulation of 2 to 5 inches. Prevailing southwest winds up to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. Tonight, Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. At lower […]
Sutter Creek & Pioneer, CA… Please be advised these clinics additionally include Amador residents 65 years & older, residents with chronic health conditions (age 18 & over), grocery store workers, agriculture workers, restaurant and food service workers, health care workers, first responders, educators, and community outreach workers. These scheduled COVID-19 vaccine dates would include March […]
Martell, CA…Traffic Update…Possible Injury Collision Near Jackson Gate Rd / Sr49 Incident: 00128 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Jackson Gate Rd / Sr49 Loc Desc: 12470 JACKSON GATE Lat/Lon: 38.367194 -120.795865 Detail Information 10:40 AM 1 [2] UNK WHAT WAS HIT
Barton, CA…Traffic Update….Road Closure for Sand Trucks Near Sr88 / Fiddletown Silver Lake Rd Incident: 00094 Type: Closure of a Road Location: Sr88 / Fiddletown Silver Lake Rd Loc Desc: 88 / SHAKERIDGE *** Lat/Lon: 38.512843 -120.485114 Detail Information 8:57 AM 2 [3] 1039 CT 8:57 AM 1 [1] 94-5 REQ CT SHUT RDWY AT […]
Amador County, CA – Amador County Public Health reports 17 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total laboratory confirmed case count to 1,615 since last Tuesday’s update. The new cases include 6 males and 11 females, 1 child under the age of 18, 9 aged 18-49, 6 aged 50-64, 1 over 65 years of age; […]
Arnold, CA…This highway information is the latest reported by Caltrans as of Tuesday, March 9th, 2021 at 10:28 PM. SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM 0.5 MI EAST OF THE JCT OF SR 207 /MT REBA TURNOFF/ TO THE JCT OF SR 89 /EBBETTS PASS/ (ALPINE CO) – FOR THE WINTER […]
Pioneer, CA…Traffic Update…Overturned Vehicle Off Roadway Near Sr88 / Tiger Creek Rd Incident: 00337 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr88 / Tiger Creek Rd Loc Desc: JWO Lat/Lon: 38.444578 -120.532385 Detail Information 6:34 PM 9 [20] 1039 1185 LINE 19 6:33 PM 8 [18] B94-006 INFO FOR 1185 / VEH 200 FT DOWN EMBNKMENT / […]
Pioneer, CA…Gennifer Sloniker – 9/22/1971 – 3/1/2021. Gennifer Sloniker, 49, of Pioneer, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 at her home. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service – Calaveras. www.sierracremationservice.com
Arnold, CA…The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Winter Weather Watch for our area. It is as follows…Periods of snow expected over the NorCal mountains and upper foothills through mid-week. A Pacific storm system will bring snow to the mountains and upper foothills through Wednesday evening. Snow is forecast to begin today across […]
Pine Grove, CA….Update as of 2pm Sat..Both Makayla and Lillian have been located and are safe. Due to the fact this is an active investigation, no further information will be released at this time. Previously…On the evening of March 5th, 16 year old Makayla Abbe and her 13 year old sister, Lillian (Lilly) Abbe ran […]
Arnold, CA…This highway information is the latest reported by Caltrans as of Saturday, March 6th, 2021 at 06:58 AM. SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM 0.5 MI EAST OF THE JCT OF SR 207 /MT REBA TURNOFF/ TO THE JCT OF SR 89 /EBBETTS PASS/ (ALPINE CO) – FOR THE WINTER […]
Sacramento, CA…The latest from the National Weather Service Sacramento. Snow will Impact Sierra Travel Friday Night into Saturday Morning. A quick moving winter storm will bring widespread snow to the northern Sierra and portions of the southern Cascades Friday night into Saturday morning. Snow could become heavy for a time late Friday night into early […]
San Andreas, CA… The University of California Cooperative Extension and the Amador County Master Gardeners provide a wealth of exceptional web sites to assist you with your home gardening projects. During this class, Master Gardeners will introduce you to many of these UC sites and will demonstrate how you can use them to research your […]
San Andreas, CA… Do you have limited gardening space? Are you frustrated trying to grow in clayey soil? Then this is the class for you! We’ll cover building and gardening in raised beds, discovering the fun of growing in containers and how to make a small space go a long way with square foot gardening […]
