Jackson, CA…Today is the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day and it is only right that we should take a moment to honor those California peace officers that have lost their lives in the line of duty in 2017: Police Officer Keith Boyer Whittier Police Department End of Watch: 2/20/17 Cause of Death: Gunfire Officer Lucas […]
Amador County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be performing one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 88 from Court Street to Golf Links Drive for paving operations. Work will begin Sunday, May 14, 2017, through Friday, May 19, 2017, from 7:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. Motorists should expect 15-minute delays. […]
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 […]
Angels Camp & Sutter Creek, CA…Stop by The Clothes Mine for a great gift. We have beautiful tops, great fitting pants and lots of fun jewelry. We’ll even wrap your gift! We’re located in the Angels Towne Center next to the Angels Camp Medical Clinic and are open Mondays-Saturdays, 10am-6pm. Stop by, or give us […]
Arnold, CA…Caltrans District 10 gave the following update yesterday on their progress. “The gate at the Mt. Reba turnoff remains closed, and that is as far as folks can go by vehicle. After removing snow on SR-4 near Lake Alpine, a Caltrans’ maintenance crew saw that a washout had occurred, the result of a culvert […]
Jackson, CA…Please join District leaders along with local community partners and State Superintendent Tom Torlakson to commemorate the start of Amador County Public Schools’ sustainability program! Amador County Public Schools is kicking off a comprehensive energy program that is expected to achieve over $17 million in net savings over the program life, while enhancing energy […]
San Andreas, CA…Airola Butte Fire Attorneys in San Andreas is ready to help. We are a team of lawyers fighting for the rights of property owners in Amador and Calaveras Counties. The Airola family has been serving the legal needs of the Motherlode for 99 years. Now, in the aftermath of the Butte fire, the […]
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 […]
Kirkwood, CA…CHP is reporting a snow slide on Hwy 88 in the Carson Spur area. It was reported that subjects were trying to clear the roadway by hand. The roadway is totally blocked at this time. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00385 Type: Mud/Dirt/Rock Location: Sr88 / Carson Spur Loc Desc: BETW CARSON […]
Angels Camp & Sutter Creek, CA…Are you ready to be cheered up with new spring styles? Stop by and see what we’ve received at The Clothes Mine! We also have great fitting shorts and capris, up to a size 16. We’re located in the Angels Towne Center next to the Angels Camp Medical Clinic and […]
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 […]
West Point, CA…In this News Flash, Caltrans takes us on location as emergency maintenance contractors perform a controlled explosion to remove potentially hazardous rocks and debris while repairing State Route 26 (SR-26) near the Amador/Calaveras County line. On February 10, 2017, a roadside slip-out occurred on SR-26, followed by a rockslide on February 11, 2017, […]
Drytown, CA…A 45 year old River Pines man was driving his 92 Honda westbound on SR-16. His vehicle was having mechanical problems. He decided to make a u-turn. He turned his vehicle onto the shoulder and then made an immediate u-turn, directly into the path of that was following his vehicle. He failed to observe […]
Ione, CA…A 36 year old Valley Springs man was driving his 2006 Toyota westbound on SR-88, east of Eggiman Lane at an unknown speed. A 26 year old Stockton woman was driving her 2010 Chevy eastbound on SR-88, east of Eggiman Lane at approximately 55mph, to the west of the Toyota. For an unknown reason, […]
Pioneer, CA…All 3 roads that provide access to the Mokelumne River Canyon are closed indefinitely due to storm damage: Salt Springs Road, Ellis Road, and Panther Creek Road. There is storm damage on all 18 national forests in California with a total of 557 damage sites on forest service roads regionally as of April 5, […]
Amador County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be performing one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 88 from Silver Lake Campground to the Amador/Alpine County line for pavement repair. Work will begin Monday, April 17, 2017, through Friday, April 21, 2017, from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Motorists should expect […]
Amador County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on northbound and southbound State Route 49 (SR-49) from Dry Creek Bridge to SR-16 near Drytown for drainage work. Crews will begin work on Monday, April 17, 2017, through Friday, April 21, 2017, from 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Motorists should […]
Sutter Creek, CA…Knight Foundry in Sutter Creek is America’s last water-powered foundry and machine shop and a premier relic of Mother Lode gold mining history. Join us for our next Open House on Saturday, April 22, 10am-4pm. The event is free. Meet local historians and former Foundry employees, view demonstrations of how the wheels turned, […]
Pine Grove, CA…From the Amador County Sheriff’s Department…For the last several days, we’ve been searching for 79-year-old Christine Merten. Unfortunately, this morning, we found Christine deceased. She was located by a canine team in rugged, brushy terrain north of her home. The Amador County Sheriff’s Coroner’s Office will determine the cause of death, but we […]
Pine Grove, CA…CJP is reporting an overturned vehicle on Hwy 88 near Climax Road. The driver is out of the vehicle and it luckily non-injury. Incident: 00296 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr88 / Climax Rd Loc Desc: JWO Lat/Lon: 38.406871 -120.670047 Close Detail Information 6:50 PM 4 [5] 1039 AMA SO 6:49 PM 3 […]
Jackson, CA…Celebrate Earth Day, Saturday April 22 at the Historic Chichizola/Cuneo Ranch and Community Gardens. Located at 1324 Jackson Gate Rd., Jackson CA. Grounds will be open 9 am-2 pm. ACRA’s Be Active group will lead a guided tour of Historic Jackson Gate area from 9-11 am. This tour is free to Be Active Members, […]
Pioneer, CA…We are still searching for Christine. At this point she has been missing for approximately 23 hours. We have used a drone with thermal imagery, helicopters, a canine and trained ground searchers. We have entered her information into the Missing Persons System, we have utilized Code Red, issued a Silver Alert and provided information […]
Angels Camp & Sutter Creek, CA…If you or someone you know is planning to go to prom this year, this is the time to shop! There are great styles available in slim and traditional fits. You can even check them out at jimsformalwear.com before you come in. If price is a concern, check out our […]
Amador County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be performing various road work on State Route 88 (SR-88) from SR-104/Ridge Road to the Amador/Alpine County line. Work will occur as follows: One-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound SR-88 from SR-104/Ridge Road to Jackson/Martell shops entrance for utility work on Monday, April 3, 2017, […]
Plymouth, CA…The UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador County will be holding a plant sale on Sunday, April 23, from 10:00 a.m. – 3 p.m. It will be held at 17705 State Highway 49, Plymouth, CA 95669 next to Ace Hardware of Plymouth – (PH: 209 245-4911) Master Gardeners will be available to discuss gardening and […]
Angels Camp & Sutter Creek, CA…Are you ready to be cheered up with new spring styles? Stop by and see what we’ve received at The Clothes Mine. We also have great fitting pants and capris, up to a size 18. We’re located in the Angels Towne Center next to the Angels Camp Medical Clinic and […]
Jackson,CA…Join us for this 3-hour fermentation class and learn how easy it is to make your own delicious sauerkraut, kimchi, and dill pickles. We will discuss the popular drink kombucha, and will teach you how to make yogurt and yogurt cheese. Walk-ins are always welcome, but to save a seat and to help us ensure […]
Jackson, CA…re you eager to get started raising backyard chickens or just beginning to consider home grown poultry? Fresh eggs are one of the many benefits that come from having your own chickens, a popular practice many people find fun and rewarding. The UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador County will be offering a free public […]
Jackson, CA…Spring is finally here! Are your thoughts turning to delicious, homegrown vegetables or a vase of colorful flowers from your garden? Please join the UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador County on Saturday, April 1, 2017 for “Garden Friends: Summer Vegetables and Annual Flowers”. Master Gardeners will identify local favorites and discuss care and maintenance […]
Amador County, CA…How would you like more control over the growing season? Do you want to harvest tomatoes year-round and grow lettuce for your salads in the hot summer? If so, then a Hoop House could be the perfect addition to your gardening area. Please join the UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador County on Saturday, […]
