PacWest Bancorp and El Dorado Savings Bank Agree to Merge

PacWest Bancorp and El Dorado Savings Bank Agree to Merge

Placerville, CA…PacWest Bancorp (Nasdaq: PACW) (“PacWest”) and El Dorado Savings Bank, F.S.B. (“El Dorado”) announced the signing of a definitive agreement and plan of merger (the “Agreement”) whereby PacWest will acquire El Dorado in a transaction valued at approximately $466.7 million. El Dorado, headquartered in Placerville, CA, is a federally chartered savings bank founded in […]

Traffic Update…State Route 88 from State Route 49 to Omo Ranch Road

Traffic Update…State Route 88 from State Route 49 to Omo Ranch Road

Amador County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be performing one-way traffic control at various locations on eastbound and westbound State Route 88 (SR-88). Work will occur as follows: One-way traffic control will be in effect from SR-49 to Wagon Wheel Drive in Pioneer beginning Monday, September 17, 2018, through Thursday, September, 20, 2018, […]

Caltrans Road Report Through September 22nd

Caltrans Road Report Through September 22nd

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 […]

Argonaut & Amador Roll, Other Mother Lode Football Teams Dropped Friday Night Games

Argonaut & Amador Roll, Other Mother Lode Football Teams Dropped Friday Night Games

Angels Camp, CA…Bret Harte varsity lost Friday’s away game against El Dorado 21-16. Calaveras lost Friday’s away game against Ripon 24-21. Sonora lost Friday’s away game against Hilmar 39-20. Summerville lost Friday’s home game against Hughson 12-9. Amador won Friday’s away game against Union Mine 55-28. Argonaut won Friday’s game against Sierra Ridge Academy/ROP 49-8.

Caltrans Road Report Through September 15th

Caltrans Road Report Through September 15th

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 […]

Off Duty CHP Officer Shoots Wife and Then Himself

Off Duty CHP Officer Shoots Wife and Then Himself

Martell, CA…On Monday September 3, 2018 at around 10:45pm, the Amador County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from the owner of Get Ripped Nutrition, Martell. The caller reported he was inside the business with a women and her husband was banging on the door to get inside. The caller stated the husband was a […]

Amador, Argonaut & Summerville Start Football Season in Win Column

Amador, Argonaut & Summerville Start Football Season in Win Column

Angels Camp, CA…Amador, Argonaut & Summerville have started the 2018 Season in winning style. For many Mother Lode League Teams it has been a tough start to the season. This weekend Bret Harte dropped their game in Truckee 63 – 0. Calaveras lost Friday’s away game against Escalon 21-7. Sonora was scoreless against Ripon 34-0. […]

Construction Delays in Carson Pass High Country

Construction Delays in Carson Pass High Country

Kirkwood, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be performing one-way traffic control at various locations on eastbound and westbound State Route 88 (SR-88). Work will occur as follows: One-way traffic control will be in effect from Silver Driver in Pioneer to Shake Ridge Road beginning Monday, August 27, 2018, through Thursday, August 30, 2018, […]

Traffic Update….Non-Injury School Bus Collision Near Sr16 / Demartini Rd

Traffic Update….Non-Injury School Bus Collision Near Sr16 / Demartini Rd

Drytown, CA…Traffic Update….Non-Injury School Bus Collision Near Sr16 / Demartini Rd Incident: 00329 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr16 / Demartini Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.452267 -120.913396 Detail Information 4:30 PM 1 [1] SCHOOL BUS TC / 1182 // 94-2 WAS ADVISED / ENRT Unit Information 4:30 PM 7 Unit Assigned 4:30 PM 6 Unit […]

Former CHP Officer Charged with Rape of 12 Year Old Girl

Former CHP Officer Charged with Rape of 12 Year Old Girl

Jackson, CA…From the Amador Sheriff’s Office…”On Sunday afternoon, the Sheriff’s Office received a troubling call from the pastor of a local church. The pastor explained that the mother of a 12-year-old recently learned that her daughter had been molested. The mother also disclosed that the suspect in the molestation is currently employed as an officer […]

Children Learn about Parents’ Jobs at Mule Creek ~ By Lt. Angelo Gonzales, AA/PIO Mule Creek State Prison

Children Learn about Parents’ Jobs at Mule Creek ~ By Lt. Angelo Gonzales, AA/PIO Mule Creek State Prison

Ione, CA…Mule Creek State Prison (MCSP) recently held its fifth annual Junior Corrections Academy. The Junior Academy was designed to give the children of MCSP employees a chance to learn more about the job their parents do every day and to expose them to the field of Corrections Law Enforcement. On July 16, 44 participants, […]

Hay Bales Cause Sacramento Area Couple’s Death in Hwy 88 Motorcycle Collision

Hay Bales Cause Sacramento Area Couple’s Death in Hwy 88 Motorcycle Collision

Kirkwood, CA…On 8-10-2018 at approximately 1105 hours, Jim Hutton a resident of Sacramento and his passenger, Theresa Lish a resident of Auburn were traveling eastbound at approximately 50 miles per hour on their 2013 Harley Davidson motorcycle on SR-88 behind 5 other motorcycles in a group. When they were east of Mormon Emigrant Trail, Mr. […]

Traffic Update…Minor Injury Collision in Clearing Stages Near Sr88 / Inspiration Dr East

Traffic Update…Minor Injury Collision in Clearing Stages Near Sr88 / Inspiration Dr East

Barton, CA…Traffic Update…Minor Injury Collision in Clearing Stages Near Sr88 / Inspiration Dr E Incident: 00149 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Sr88 / Inspiration Dr E Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.491855 -120.511813 Detail Information 12:23 PM 12 [24] A94-005 RDWY CLR 12:20 PM 11 [22] 1039 ATR 209-295-5270 FB 12:19 PM 10 [21] A94-005 1185 FB […]

The Big Summer Sale is Going on Now at The Clothes Mine

The Big Summer Sale is Going on Now at The Clothes Mine

Angels Camp, CA…At The Clothes Mine, we carry an eclectic mix of women’s sportswear and accessories, as well as bridal and formal wear. We also offer men’s sportswear and tuxedo rental. While many casual browsers find themselves leaving with a purchase, we are especially happy to help those who don’t typically find their size or […]

Yosemite Roundhouse Restoration Project with Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians

Yosemite Roundhouse Restoration Project with Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians

Jackson, CA…The Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians believes strongly in helping our neighbors and strives to assist the community and the families of Amador County. As many of you know, we have been working hard over the last several years to restore the parks in your neighborhoods. One such project, Chaw’se Indian Grinding Rock, […]

Caltrans Road Report for July 15th through July 21st

Caltrans Road Report for July 15th through July 21st

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 […]

Summer Temps Are Here With Chance of Thunderstorms in High Country

Summer Temps Are Here With Chance of Thunderstorms in High Country

Arnold, CA…From the National Weather Service for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Sunny. Highs 73 to 88 higher elevations…86 to 94 lower elevations. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon. Tonight Mostly clear. At higher elevations, a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. […]

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision on Stoney Creek Road.

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision on Stoney Creek Road.

Jackson, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision on Stoney Creek Road. Incident: 00380 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 8000 Stoney Creek Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.337883 -120.820141 Detail Information 10:00 PM 2 [3] 1039 AMA SO FOR EQUIP 9:59 PM 1 [1] HEARD ONLY Unit Information 10:02 PM 6 Unit Assigned 10:03 PM 5 Unit Assigned 10:03 […]

Traffic Update….Overturned Travel Trailer Near SR49 / Main St

Traffic Update….Overturned Travel Trailer Near SR49 / Main St

Sutter Creek, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Travel Trailer Near SR49 / Main St Incident: 00293 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: SR49 / Main St Loc Desc: JSO Lat/Lon: 38.419893 -120.841292 Detail Information 3:55 PM 5 [14] [Rotation Request Comment] ***** 1039 ATR 209-295-5270 ***** 3:51 PM 4 [12] 94-4 START 1185 / 24 FT BUMPER PULL TRAVEL […]

Irish Fire Update, Forward Progress Stopped, 840 Acres, 40% Contained

Irish Fire Update, Forward Progress Stopped, 840 Acres, 40% Contained

Drytown, CA…Irish Fire Update, Forward Progress Stopped, 840 Acres, 40%. Contained.Irish Fire Incident Information: Last Updated:July 06, 2018 7:34 pm. Date/Time Started: July 06, 2018 2:42 pm. Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE Amador – El Dorado Unit. County: Amador County Location: Off Irish Ridge Road and Carbondale Road, southeast of Plymouth. Acres Burned – Containment: 840 […]

PG&E, Providing Funding to Local Fire Safe Councils to Help Prevent, Prepare for Wildfires

PG&E, Providing Funding to Local Fire Safe Councils to Help Prevent, Prepare for Wildfires

San Francisco, CA…In an effort to help prevent wildfires and protect communities, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is joining forces with local Fire Safe Councils to enhance the safety and preparedness of local communities. PG&E is providing $2 million to fund local Fire Safe Council projects to reduce the threat of wildfires and help […]

Caltrans District 10 Road Report & Repair Schedule Through July 14th

Caltrans District 10 Road Report & Repair Schedule Through July 14th

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 […]

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