Arnold, CA…From the National Weather Service…Mountain snow returns later today into early Thursday. A colder and wetter weather system will move into northern California today bringing accumulating snow to the mountains by this evening. Travelers over the higher mountain passes should be prepared for winter driving conditions tonight into Thursday. Snow levels are forecast to […]
Arnold, CA….The National Weather has issued an update on the Weather Changes for Interior Northern California this Week…A couple of Pacific weather systems will bring rain, mountain snow, breezy winds and colder temperatures to interior northern California this week. The first Pacific weather system will weaken at it moves inland today. This system will bring […]
Jackson, CA…(This is an interview from 2014 and we though some of our readers might like to watch it in honor of her passing. She will be missed) We had the pleasure to spend a few minutes talking with Amador County CHP’s new Lt. Commander Georgia Hiehle. Many of our readers may know Lt. Hiehle […]
Jackson, CA…From the Amador Area CHP Office and Lieutenant Hiehle was a longtime resident of Calaveras County…”The Amador Area is saddened to report the passing of retired, Lieutenant Commander Georgia Hiehle, ID 10578. Lieutenant Hiehle was a valued and distinguished member of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) for 33 years. Lieutenant Hiehle entered the CHP […]
Arnold, CA…From the National Weather Service for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Sunny, warmer. Highs 54 to 69 higher elevations…66 to 74 lower elevations. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph shifting to the south in the afternoon. Tonight Mostly clear in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows 36 to 51 higher […]
Jackson, CA…Traffic Update…Big Rig Blocking Road Near New York Ranch Rd / Ridge Rd. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00101 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: New York Ranch Rd / Ridge Rd Loc Desc: NY RANCH NR UPPER RIDGE Lat/Lon: 38.400383 -120.732569 Detail Information 9:25 AM 2 [2] STOPPED IN RDWY 9:25 AM 1 […]
Pine Grove, CA…Traffic Update….Big Rig Towing Big Rig vs Nissan Near Climax Rd / Petersen Ranch Dr. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00398 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Climax Rd / Petersen Ranch Dr Loc Desc: BTWN TAVES / PETERSEN RANCH Lat/Lon: 38.404549 -120.673810 Detail Information 10:07 PM 5 [8] [Rotation Request Comment] […]
Angels Camp & Sutter Creek, CA…Prom season is here, and we have a great selection of tuxes available for rental by Jim’s Formal Wear! From slim styles by Michael Kors to basic black traditional fits from a variety of designers, we have the perfect look for any guy. Basic black tux rental starts at just […]
Arnold, CA…From the National Weather Service Sacramento, you can expect Moderate to Heavy Rainfall Friday Through Saturday. A strong atmospheric river will bring wet weather Thursday into the weekend. Snow levels will initially be well above pass levels, bringing rain across the area, including the mountains. Some snow melt is possible due to the rainfall […]
Martell, CA…The UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador County will be holding a plant sale on Sunday, April 29, from 10:00 a.m. – 2 p.m at the American Legion Hall located at 12134 Airport Rd in Martell. Start your spring gardening off right by picking up your favorite tomato or other vegetable varieties which have been propagated […]
Sonora & Jackson, CA…Need help filing your federal and state income taxes? The e-Bus will be in Jackson on April 9-10 and in Sonora on April 11-12 providing free tax prep to those earning $54,000 or less, the Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency announced. The bus will be staffed with IRS-certified Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) […]
Arnold, CA….From the National Weather Service Sacramento….Wet Weather Returns to Northern California Later this Week. A surge of sub-tropical moisture from Hawaii will bring a return of wet weather to northern California beginning Thursday and continuing into the weekend. Periods of heavy rain, and strong gusty south winds, are possible Friday night and Saturday. Rain […]
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 […]
Jackson, CA…Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort invites you to get your groove on with the award winning Commodores; April 5, 2018 in our Grand Oak Ballroom. Having sold over 60 million records, the Commodores were one of the largest selling acts for Motown in the 70’s and 80’s. But they didn’t stop there. Wanting to produce […]
Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today announced the filing of a lawsuit against Sutter Health, the largest hospital system in Northern California, for anticompetitive practices that result in higher healthcare costs for Northern Californians. The action aims to stop Sutter Health from unlawful conduct under state antitrust laws and restore competition in the California […]
Ione, CA…From the Amador DA’s Office….The City of Ione Police Department invited us to present at their Citizen Police Academy last Thursday night, and we were happy to oblige. Chief Assistant District Attorney Robert Trudgen provided an overview of the DA’s role in the criminal justice system and their relationship with law enforcement, and Investigator […]
Pine Grove, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near Ridge Rd / Climax Rd Incident: 00080 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Ridge Rd / Climax Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.404493 -120.717039 Detail Information 9:50 AM 1 [1] BLK MERC VS MAR JEEP
Ione, CA…From the Amador County Sheriff’s Office…While on a call at Lake Camanche this afternoon, two members of our patrol team came across an interesting group of campers. The group was comprised of high school aged boys and girls who are camping for the week as part of the Sacramento Division of the U.S. Naval […]
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 […]
Pioneer, CA…Traffic Update…Ford Super Duty on its Roof Near Hwy 88 & Omo Ranch Road. Luckily non-injury and all occupants are out of the vehicle. Incident: 00056 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: SR88 / Omo Ranch Rd Loc Desc: JWO Lat/Lon: 38.527977 -120.442157 Detail Information 7:56 AM 9 [18] PET ATR – DRVR WILL CALL […]
Pioneer, CA…CHP is reporting a Subaru off the roadway Near Ham’s Station on Hwy 88. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00218 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: 0 Sr88 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.552554 -120.299070 Detail Information 2:50 PM 4 [23] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 AMADOR TOW // 209-295-5270 // BLK CHRY 2:48 PM 3 […]
Arnold, CA…From the National Weather Service…Significant low elevation snow into the weekend. A cold system with lower snow levels and heavy snow will drop south over the region into the weekend. The heaviest snow will be tonight with a second round Saturday night. Significant travel delays are expected. Winter Storm Warning URGENT – WINTER WEATHER […]
Plymouth, CA…Traffic Update….Collision on Latrobe Road. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00205 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: 22550 Latrobe Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.511108 -120.948745 Detail Information 3:09 PM 1 [1] 2 VEHS Unit Information 3:12 PM 2 Unit Assigned 3:30 PM 1 Unit At Scene
Angels Camp & Sutter Creek, CA…Prom season is here, and we have a great selection of tuxes available for rental by Jim’s Formal Wear! From slim styles by Michael Kors to basic black traditional fits from a variety of designers, we have the perfect look for any guy. Basic black tux rental starts at just […]
Arnold, CA…Significant low elevation snow into the weekend. A cold system with low snow levels and heavy snow will drop south over the region into the weekend. The heaviest snow will be this afternoon through tonight, and again Saturday night. Significant travel delays are expected. Winter Storm Warning URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather […]
Kirkwood, CA…From Caltrans…If you’ve got any questions regarding how much snow is falling in the Sierra Nevada today, just take a look at some of the photos that our Caples Lake Supervisor Stephen Ziehlke shot of crews clearing the roads. These pictures were from this morning’s cleanup effort on State Route 88/Carson Spur in Amador […]
Jackson, CA…On 3-22-18, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office received information that Most Wanted subject Jimmy Blake Terry was seen around the Best Western hotel in Jackson (Amador County). In January 2018, Terry was named Calaveras County Most Wanted and was sought in connection with a burglary and vehicle pursuit in the Arnold area. Jimmy Blake […]
Amador City, CA…Traffic Update….Tree Across Roadway Near Bunker Hill Rd / Fremont Mine Rd Incident: 00070 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Bunker Hill Rd / Fremont Mine Rd Loc Desc: NR 14829 BUNKER HILL Lat/Lon: 38.434618 -120.830651 Detail Information 6:54 AM 3 [5] 1039 3 6:54 AM 2 [3] 1039 AMA SO 6:53 AM 1 [1] […]
Jackson, CA…Traffic Update….Collision with Subject Trapped in Vehicle Near New York Ranch Rd / Ridge Rd Incident: 00068 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: New York Ranch Rd / Ridge Rd Loc Desc: NEW YORK RANCH / BINGO Lat/Lon: 38.400383 -120.732569 Detail Information 6:14 AM 5 [7] A94-005 1185 EXP 6:02 AM 4 [4] AMA SO […]