Pine Grove, CA…On Friday January 3, 2020, at around 6:30 PM, Amador County Sheriff’s Office Detectives met with Sean Purdy at the Washoe County Jail in Reno, NV. After approximately four hours of interviewing Sean, Detectives were able to obtain a confession from Sean and the location of his father’s body. At around 11:00 PM, […]
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Jackson, CA…From the ACSO…”The Amador County Sheriff’s Office Search & Rescue Team will be searching various areas of the county tomorrow, Saturday January 4, 2020. They are easily identifiable by their bright yellow uniform shirts. If you happen to see any members of our team, please avoid the area. Thank you.”
Incline Village, CA…At approximately 1230 PM on today’s date, homicide suspect Sean Purdy was arrested without incident in the Incline Village area of Washoe County, Nevada by deputies from the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO). An Amador County Superior Court arrest warrant was issued for Purdy’s arrest on a single count of murder pursuant to […]
Incline Village, NV…From the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office…”WCSO deputies just arrested Amador County fugitive Sean Purdy south of Incline Village. Sheriff Balaam expressed his deep appreciation to all the deputies and investigators from multiple agencies who have tenaciously worked for the safety of the community during the past 12 hours. Amador Sheriff will Provide further […]
Pioneer, CA…On Wednesday January 1, 2020 at around 10:47 PM, the Amador County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from a reporting party. The caller reported a 16 year old female arrived home and discovered her mother and step-father deceased. Amador County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to 28291 Rolling Hills Road in Pioneer. Upon making entry […]
Pine Grove, CA…On Wednesday January 1, 2020 at around 4:37 PM, the Amador County Sheriff’s Office received a telephone call from a woman who stated she was currently out of state, but concerned for her husband’s welfare. The caller said her husband, 52 year old Lance Purdy of Pine Grove, flew home that morning to […]
Plymouth, CA…Traffic Update….Cows in Field Without Fences Near Irish Hill Rd / Sr104. Lead cow reportedly stated we don’t need to be fenced in. This is 2020 and we have bovine rights. Ironically this is just north of Mule Creek State Prison where a large group of misbehaving homo sapiens are locked behind fences with […]
Arnold, CA…This highway information is the latest reported as of Saturday, December 28th, 2019 at 12:34 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 – MOTORISTS […]
Arnold, CA…Monday Morning Chain Control Update…Cottage Springs on Hwy 4, Long Barn on Hwy 108 & Dew Drop on 88! This highway information is the latest reported as of Monday, December 23rd, 2019 at 07:40 AM. SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM 0.5 MI EAST OF THE JCT OF SR 207 […]
Pioneer, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Kia Near Tiger Creek Rd / Mckenzie Dr Incident: 00198 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Tiger Creek Rd / Mckenzie Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.443067 -120.514065 Detail Information 2:50 PM 5 [8] 1039 UP COUNTRY TOW 295-7885 2:49 PM 4 [7] B94-004 1185 FOR A KIA ON ITS SIDE 2:43 PM 3 […]
Angels Camp, CA…The latest schedule of road repairs and maintenance that will affect your travels in our area and as you travel. Locally crews will be working on many of our roadways. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county, and location of the possible repairs. Weather […]
Arnold, CA…This highway information is the latest reported as of Sunday, December 15th, 2019 at 08:10 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 – MOTORISTS […]
Angels Camp, CA…The latest schedule of road repairs and maintenance that will affect your travels in our area and as you travel. Locally crews will be working on many of our roadways. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county, and location of the possible repairs. Weather […]
Ione, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle, Major Injury Collision Near Jackson Valley Road and Hwy 88 Incident: 00344 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: Jackson Valley Rd / Sr88 Loc Desc: UPPER JACKSON VALLEY JSO SR88 Lat/Lon: 38.308571 -120.970301 Detail Information 10:13 PM 4 [9] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to 1180-Trfc Collision-Major Inj by CHP […]
Arnold, CA….The Latest Road Conditions & Chain Control Updates for Hwys, 4, 26, 49, 88, 108 & 120. This highway information is the latest reported as of Wednesday, December 11th, 2019 at 09:36 AM. SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] THE EASTBOUND CONNECTOR TO NORTHBOUND I 680 (CONTRA COSTA CO) IS CLOSED FROM 2300 […]
Jackson, CA…Traffic Update….Two Females in Broken Down Vehicle Between Old Ridge & Climax Incident: 00159 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Ridge Rd / Climax Rd Loc Desc: BTWN OLD RIDGE and CLIMAX Lat/Lon: 38.404493 -120.717039 Detail Information 11:36 AM 2 [6] A94-004 RIDGE JEO CLIMAX // 1185 ENRT // PUSHED THEM TO A TURN OUT 11:18 […]
Fiddletown, CA…Traffic Update….Non Injury School Bus vs Pickup Hit & Run Near Fiddletown Rd & Burnt Wheel Farm Rd. From the way the CHP log is written it appears it was the school bus that did the hitting and running… Incident: 00053 Type: Hit and Run No Injuries Location: Fiddletown Rd / Burnt Wheel Farm […]
Pioneer, CA…From the Amador Sheriff’s Office…”On December 2, 2019, a deputy responded to the Pioneer Post Office for the report of a theft of approximately 300 parcels. When the deputy arrived at the Post Office, the Post Master said 297 parcels were stolen from four pallets left behind the building. The Post Master informed the […]
Arnold, CA…Mother Nature is making sure the fire season is doused, stirred & doused some more. Now we can look forward to a great holiday season. Winter storm watches && forecasts for the West Slope & Mother Lode. Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Rest Of Today Heavy rain at lower elevations…and heavy […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…“Holiday Belles” will be ringing out once again as the Ladies of Mountain Melody bring their musical magic to the foothills in four delightful seasonal concerts. Lots of new favorite tunes such as “Cool Yule,” and Gettin’ In The Mood For Christmas,” and old gems such as “Jingle Bells” and “Sleigh Ride” will […]
Arnold, CA…This highway information is the latest reported as of Sunday, December 1st, 2019 at 09:35 AM. At this time Hwy 88 is closed in the Carson Spur area so if Tahoe is your destination Hwy 50 is your closest path. SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM 0.5 MI EAST OF […]
Arnold, CA…This highway information is the latest reported as of Friday, November 29th, 2019 at 02:36 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) – DUE TO SNOW – MOTORISTS […]
Arnold, CA…Another storm is inbound and it will be slightly warmer than the last one. If the snow level stays low enough it should be just what the ski resorts need as a heavy base of Sierra Cement for the season. This last storm while a great way to start the season was a bit […]
Arnold, CA…Winter has arrived with a vengeance. Following are forecasts for the Western Slope and Mother Lode regions. The detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Snow showers. Breezy. Highs 20 to 35 higher elevations… 32 to 40 lower elevations. Snow accumulation of 8 to 14 inches. Prevailing southwest winds 10 to 25 […]
Jackson, CA…Traffic Update….SUV vs Rock Wall Near Sr88 / Bonnefoy Dr Incident: 00291 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr88 / Bonnefoy Dr Loc Desc: JEO Lat/Lon: 38.360573 -120.751144 Detail Information 4:11 PM 6 [18] 1039 JACKS // BOT 4:05 PM 5 [14] B94-004 1185 3:57 PM 4 [5] 1039 AMASO 3:57 PM 3 [4] [Notification] […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…“Holiday Belles” will be ringing out once again as the Ladies of Mountain Melody bring their musical magic to the foothills in four delightful seasonal concerts. Lots of new favorite tunes such as “Cool Yule,” and Gettin’ In The Mood For Christmas,” and old gems such as “Jingle Bells” and “Sleigh Ride” will […]
Angels Camp, CA…The 2019 Mother Lode & Mountain Youth Football vs Valley All-Star Games took place on November 9th in Angels Camp. We Live Streamed the games and below is complete game video from the Youth JV & Youth Varsity Games. A few photos are below as well. Youth football is alive and well in […]
Jackson, CA…Hospice of Amador and Calaveras has ushered in a new program for patients facing final moments of their lives without the presence of a loved one at their side. The No One Dies Alone (NODA) program is a national volunteer-centered program that was started in 2001 by Peace Health in Eugene, Ore. It has […]
Jackson, CA…The 19th Annual Tree of Lights memorial celebration honoring loved ones who have passed will be held Thursday, December 5 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hospice administrative offices located at 1500 S. Hwy 49, in Jackson. Please join the Hospice team as they light their beautiful 14-ft. blue spruce, donated and planted last year […]
