Winter Returns Briefly Tonight With Rain & Mountain Snow!

Winter Returns Briefly Tonight With Rain & Mountain Snow!

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 […]

Rain & Snow Return To Our Area This Week

Rain & Snow Return To Our Area This Week

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 […]

Interview From 2014 with Then Newly Promoted CHP Lieutenant Commander Georgia Hiehle

Interview From 2014 with Then Newly Promoted CHP Lieutenant Commander Georgia Hiehle

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 […]

Retired, CHP Lieutenant Commander Georgia Hiehle Has Passed Away

Retired, CHP Lieutenant Commander Georgia Hiehle Has Passed Away

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 […]

Warm Start to Weather Week Then Precipitation Returns

Warm Start to Weather Week Then Precipitation Returns

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 […]

Traffic Update….Big Rig Towing Big Rig vs Nissan Near Climax Rd / Petersen Ranch Dr

Traffic Update….Big Rig Towing Big Rig vs Nissan Near Climax Rd / Petersen Ranch Dr

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] […]

Heavy Rain & Flood Watch with Moderate to Heavy Rainfall Friday Through Saturday

Heavy Rain & Flood Watch with Moderate to Heavy Rainfall Friday Through Saturday

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 […]

The 2018 UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador Plant Sale

The 2018 UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador Plant Sale

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 […]

Hop on the e-Bus in Jackson or Sonora to get Your Taxes Done for Free

Hop on the e-Bus in Jackson or Sonora to get Your Taxes Done for Free

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) […]

Wet Weather Returns to Northern California Later this Week. Inches of Rain in the Forecast!

Wet Weather Returns to Northern California Later this Week.  Inches of Rain in the Forecast!

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 […]

Caltrans District 10 Road Report & Repair Schedule Through April 7th, Including Storm Closures

Caltrans District 10 Road Report & Repair Schedule Through April 7th, Including Storm Closures

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 […]

Traffic Update….Overturned Trailer Blocking Lanes Near Sr88 & Cooks Station

Traffic Update….Overturned Trailer Blocking Lanes Near Sr88 & Cooks Station

Pioneer, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Trailer Blocking Lanes Near Sr88 & Cooks Station Incident: 00268 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr88 / Omo Ranch Rd Loc Desc: JWO Lat/Lon: 38.527977 -120.442157 Detail Information 6:39 PM 7 [22] [Appended, 18:43:25] [6] REQ FB TOW 6:37 PM 6 [16] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 ATR 209-295-5270/HEAVY 6:35 PM 5 [14] […]

Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort Presents Pop & Motown Legends, the Commodores

Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort Presents Pop & Motown Legends, the Commodores

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 […]

Attorney General Becerra Sues Sutter Health for Anti-competitive Practices

Attorney General Becerra Sues Sutter Health for Anti-competitive Practices

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 […]

Citizen Police Academy in Ione Helps Community Learn about the Legal System

Citizen Police Academy in Ione Helps Community Learn about the Legal System

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 […]

Sacramento Area U. S. Naval Sea Cadets Training and Camping at Lake Camanche This Week

Sacramento Area U. S. Naval Sea Cadets Training and Camping at Lake Camanche This Week

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 […]

Caltrans District 10 Road Report & Repair Schedule Through March 31st. Including Storm Damage

Caltrans District 10 Road Report & Repair Schedule Through March 31st.  Including Storm Damage

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 […]

Traffic Update…Ford Super Duty on its Roof Near Hwy 88 & Omo Ranch Road

Traffic Update…Ford Super Duty on its Roof Near Hwy 88 & Omo Ranch Road

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 […]

Traffic Update….Subaru Off Roadway Near Ham’s Station on Hwy 88

Traffic Update….Subaru Off Roadway Near Ham’s Station on Hwy 88

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 […]

Updated Storm Warning With Low Elevation Snow as Temps Turn Colder

Updated Storm Warning With Low Elevation Snow as Temps Turn Colder

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 […]

Traffic Update….Collision on Latrobe Road

Traffic Update….Collision on Latrobe Road

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

Winter Storm Warning Starting This Evening Till Sunday Am

Winter Storm Warning Starting This Evening Till Sunday Am

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 […]

Caltrans Busy on Local Roadways Today Including Removing Snow From Hwy 88

Caltrans Busy on Local Roadways Today Including Removing Snow From Hwy 88

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 […]

Wanted Subject Jimmy Blake Terry Arrested in Jackson

Wanted Subject Jimmy Blake Terry Arrested in Jackson

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 […]

Traffic Update….Collision with Subject Trapped in Vehicle Near New York Ranch Rd / Ridge Rd

Traffic Update….Collision with Subject Trapped in Vehicle Near New York Ranch Rd / Ridge Rd

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 […]

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