Grid Buckling Under Late Season Storm & Snow, Thousands Start Week Powerless

Grid Buckling Under Late Season Storm & Snow, Thousands Start Week Powerless

Arnold, CA…Grid Buckling Under Late Season Storm & Snow as Thousands Start Week Powerless. PG&E Crews are back in the field this morning to patch up the damage mother nature did to their equipment. Below are the approximate outage areas. Some of the areas hardest hit are the Arnold, Cold Springs, Groveland & some lower […]

Winter Storm Warning Starting Late Saturday Morning. Snow & Rain Across Our Region Into Next Week

Winter Storm Warning Starting Late Saturday Morning.  Snow & Rain Across Our Region Into Next Week

Arnold, CA…The Detailed forecast for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada is as follows: Tonight Mostly clear. Lows 18 to 33 higher elevations…33 to 39 lower elevations. Prevailing southwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to the east after midnight. Saturday A chance of rain and snow showers in the morning, then rain and snow […]

Amador County Public Health Confirms Third COVID-19 Case

Amador County Public Health Confirms Third COVID-19 Case

Amador County, CA…The Amador County Public Health Department confirms an additional positive case of COVID-19 in an elderly Amador County resident. This new diagnosis is travel-associated and is not linked to community transmission. The individual is currently isolated at home and recovering. All household members and close contacts of this new case have been contacted, […]

Amador County Public Health Reports Contact Investigations

Amador County Public Health Reports Contact Investigations

Amador County, CA – The Amador County Public Health Department confirms that contact investigations are underway related to two positive cases of COVID-19. These individuals are employed in Amador but do not reside within the county. During contact investigations all persons who were in close contact with a confirmed case are contacted, evaluated, and given […]

Road Conditions Update….No Chain Controls but Most Parking Lots Including Big Trees State Park Are Closed.

Road Conditions Update….No Chain Controls but Most Parking Lots Including Big Trees State Park Are Closed.

Arnold, CA…This highway information is the latest reported as of Monday, March 30th, 2020 at 09:28 PM. As the Stay at Home order starts to show progress in slowing the rate of COVID-19 Expansion all residents are asked to stay in the country of their primary residence. SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS […]

Amador County Health Officer Issues Orders on Use of Lodging Facilities and Non-Test Based Surveillance

Amador County Health Officer Issues Orders on Use of Lodging Facilities and Non-Test Based Surveillance

Amador County, CA – With increasing cases statewide of novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Amador County Health Officer Dr. Rita Kerr has issued additional orders for Amador County. These orders serve to enhance measures already being taken to slow the spread and preserve critical health care capacity. “Our top priority is the health and safety of […]

Two Deceased & Three with Major Injures in Fatal Collision Near SR-16 & Welsh Pond Road

Two Deceased & Three with Major Injures in Fatal Collision Near SR-16 & Welsh Pond Road

Drytown, CA…Last night there was another horrific collision on our local roads that left 2 deseased & 3 more with major injuries. The following is from CHP Amador…”A collision occurred between a 2018 Chevrolet Cruze and a 2013 Volkswagen Passat on State Route 16, west of Welsh Pond Road. The collision left two persons deceased […]

Chain Controls in Effect on Hwys 4, 88, 108 & 120, Yosemite Gates Remain Closed…

Chain Controls in Effect on Hwys 4, 88, 108 & 120, Yosemite Gates Remain Closed…

Arnold, CA…Chain Controls in Effect on Hwys 4, 88, 108 & 120, Yosemite Gates Remain Closed. This highway information is the latest reported as of Wednesday, March 25th, 2020 at 09:42 AM. SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM 0.3 MI EAST OF THE JCT OF SR 207 /MT REBA TURNOFF/ TO […]

A Snowy & Wet Week Ahead, Perfect Weather for Staying In

A Snowy & Wet Week Ahead, Perfect Weather for Staying In

Arnold, CA…Detailed forecast from the National Weather Service for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Mostly cloudy. At lower elevations, a chance of rain showers in the morning, then rain showers in the afternoon. At higher elevations, a chance of rain and snow showers in the morning, then rain and snow showers likely in […]

AWA’S Water Supply is Safe from Coronavirus Covid-19

AWA’S Water Supply is Safe from Coronavirus Covid-19

Amador Water Agency (AWA) wants to emphasize that our drinking water is not impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). According to the State Water Board, Environmental Protection Agency and Center for Disease Control, conventional water treatment methods that use filtration and disinfection, such as those in AWA drinking water systems, remove or inactivate the virus that […]

Amador County Health Officer Issues Stay at Home Order

Amador County Health Officer Issues Stay at Home Order

Sutter Creek, CA – With increasing cases statewide of novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Amador County Health Officer Dr. Rita Kerr is issuing a Stay at Home Order for all residents of Amador County. This order serves to enhance measures already being taken to slow the spread and preserve critical health care capacity. The intent of […]

PG&E Outage Number Updates as of 2 p.m Thursday. Calaveras 2,049, Amador 413 & Tuolumne 327

PG&E Outage Number Updates as of 2 p.m Thursday.  Calaveras 2,049, Amador 413 & Tuolumne 327

Arnold, CA…The latest from PG&E….”More than 165 crews working to keep restoring customers in the Sierra Foothills. Many should be back in service by tomorrow. In some areas extensive damage will result in still longer outages. We know that some customers have been without power for some time. We understand the hardship of this situation […]

150 PG&E Crews Working in Sierra to Restore Power After Latest Storms.

150 PG&E Crews Working in Sierra to Restore Power After Latest Storms.

Sacramento, CA…The latest numbers from PG&E…”More than 150 crews are working to get the lights back on. Numbers below as of 2 p.m. Crews continuing to find significant damage to equipment and down trees causing access issues. Working through it all to restore as many customers as possible by the end of the day.”   […]

Thousands Without Power As PG&E Works To Get Current Flowing After Storm

Thousands Without Power As PG&E Works To Get Current Flowing After Storm

Dorrington, CA…Some communities in the Sierra Nevada West Slope area were clobbered in the latest storm. PG&E’s outage map and system has been having intermittent outages as well. We have had several viewers reach out to us saying PG&E should be doing a bit more to make their sheltering in place cozier. Looks like the […]

Traffic Update….Major Injury Collision Near Sr88 / Pioneer Creek Rd

Traffic Update….Major Injury Collision Near Sr88 / Pioneer Creek Rd

Pioneer, CA…Traffic Update….Major Injury Collision Near Sr88 / Pioneer Creek Rd. Incident: 00075 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: Sr88 / Pioneer Creek Rd Loc Desc: JEO Lat/Lon: 38.431449 -120.573420 Detail Information 8:52 AM 12 [29] 1039 94-L1 INQ ON INJURY STATUS FOR 20 CHIEFS 8:51 AM 11 [28] 94-S3 SR88 WILL BE CLOSED FOR A […]

AWA Customer Service Office Closed to General. Public Dropbox, Phone and Online Access Available for Payments and Assistance

AWA Customer Service Office Closed to General.  Public Dropbox, Phone and Online Access Available for Payments and Assistance

Sutter Creek, CA…The Amador Water Agency (AWA) is taking steps to ensure the health and safety of customers and employees due to COVID-19 (coronavirus) concerns. Please note that beginning Tuesday, March 17, 2020, and until further notice, AWA will be closing its Customer Service lobby at the Administrative Office (12800 Ridge Road, Sutter Creek) to […]

Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians Announces Temporary Closure of Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort, Beginning Wednesday, March 18

Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians Announces Temporary Closure of Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort, Beginning Wednesday, March 18

Jackson, CA…After careful consideration amid ongoing concerns of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians today announced the temporary closure of Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort beginning Wednesday, March 18 at 8 a.m. for two weeks until Wednesday, April 1. During this temporary closure, all team members will be compensated, and their benefits […]

Road Conditions Update…Hwy 88 Closed at Carson Spur, Chain Controls on Hwys 4, 26, 88, 108 & 120!

Road Conditions Update…Hwy 88 Closed at Carson Spur, Chain Controls on Hwys 4, 26, 88, 108 & 120!

Arnold, CA…Road Conditions Update…Hwy 88 Closed at Carson Spur, Chain Controls on Hwys 4, 26, 88, 108 & 120!. This highway information is the latest reported as of Monday, March 16th, 2020 at 08:40 AM. SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM 0.3 MI EAST OF THE JCT OF SR 207 /MT […]

Road Conditions Update….Hwy 88 Closed Before Kirkwood. Chain Controls Starting in Arnold & Twain Harte

Road Conditions Update….Hwy 88 Closed Before Kirkwood.  Chain Controls Starting in Arnold & Twain Harte

Arnold, CA…Road Conditions Update….Hwy 88 Closed Before Kirkwood. Chain Controls Starting in Arnold & Twain Harte. This highway information is the latest reported as of Sunday, March 15th, 2020 at 02:41 PM. SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM 0.3 MI EAST OF THE JCT OF SR 207 /MT REBA TURNOFF/ TO […]

All Vail Resorts Including Northstar, Heavenly & Kirkwood Will Close from March 15 – March 22 Says CEO Rob Katz

All Vail Resorts Including Northstar, Heavenly & Kirkwood Will Close from March 15 – March 22 Says CEO Rob Katz

Broomfield, CO…This has no doubt been an incredibly challenging time. With 37 resorts spread across 15 states and three countries, we – like the rest of the world – have been closely tracking every new development related to coronavirus (COVID-19) and have been in constant contact with local health officials for guidance. Without question, our […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle Off Roadway, People Still in Vehicle Near Sr88 / Kirkwood Meadows Dr

Traffic Update….Vehicle Off Roadway, People Still in Vehicle Near Sr88 / Kirkwood Meadows Dr

Kirkwood, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle Off Roadway, People Still in Vehicle Near Sr88 / Kirkwood Meadows Dr. Incident: 00111 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr88 / Kirkwood Meadows Dr Loc Desc: IFO Kirkwood Ski Area Lat/Lon: 38.700729 -120.077373 Detail Information 8:54 AM 6 [12] A94-005 1185 ROT / VEH10 FT OFF RDWY / ADV 1185 TO PICK […]

Over Three Feet of Needed Snow Headed To The High Country

Over Three Feet of Needed Snow Headed To The High Country

Arnold, CA…From the National Weather Service in Sacramento the Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Rest Of Today Mostly sunny. Highs 44 to 59 higher elevations… 56 to 66 lower elevations. Prevailing southwest winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Tonight At lower elevations, rain likely in the evening, […]

Positive Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Diagnosis in Amador County Resident

Positive Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Diagnosis in Amador County Resident

Sutter Creek, CA – Amador County Public Health confirms a county resident traveling abroad has been diagnosed with novel coronavirus (COVID-19). This individual has not been at home in the county. No persons in the county were exposed. This individual poses no risk to Amador County. Amador County Public Health continues to work closely with […]

Knight Foundry Second Saturday Tour Day, March 14, is Canceled

Knight Foundry Second Saturday Tour Day, March 14, is Canceled

Sutter Creek CA…It is with sad hearts that the Knight Foundry Alliance Board of Directors has canceled the Saturday, March 14, Knight Foundry Second Saturday Tour Day. This decision was based on the latest guidance from the California Department of Public Health regarding gatherings and the potential for substantial spread of the Corona virus. We […]

Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort Names Crystal Jack New Chief Executive Officer

Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort Names Crystal Jack New Chief Executive Officer

Jackson, CA…Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort is proud to announce that Crystal Jack has been recently named Chief Executive Officer for the Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians and Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort. Crystal first joined the Jackson Rancheria team in 2006 as a Compensation Analyst and was quickly promoted to Compensation Manager and once more […]

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