Amador County, CA…On Thursday, November 3, Foothill Conservancy filed a lawsuit in Amador County Superior Court challenging the County of Amador’s new general plan and related environmental impact report. The Conservancy’s petition for writ of mandate asks the court to set aside the general plan and EIR, and revise the EIR to correct identified errors […]
Ione, CA…CHP is reporting an injury collision near Hwy 88 & Jackson Valley Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00309 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: SR88 / Jackson Valley Rd Loc Desc: EB SR88 JEO JV Lat/Lon: 38.329966 -120.907078 Close Detail Information 9:31 PM 13 [37] B94-006 CONFIRMED W/ 94-4 OF PARTY HAD […]
Pine Grove, CA…CHP is reporting a three vehicle collision on Hwy 88 near Tabeau Road. Lanes are blocked. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00101 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr88 / Tabeau Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.405572 -120.645914 Close Detail Information 12:04 PM 2 [2] 1125 12:04 PM 1 [1] 3 VEHS INVLD […]
Amador County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various road construction activities on State Route 88 (SR-88). Work will occur as follows: One-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound SR-88 from Cat Creek Road to Foster Meadow Road for grinding and paving operations beginning Monday, October 17, 2016, through Friday, October 21, 2016, […]
Amador County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close the right and left shoulders, and right and left turn lanes, on northbound and southbound State Route 49 from Clinton Road to South Avenue for traffic signal work. Work will begin Monday, October 17, 2016, through Friday, October 21, 2016, from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 […]
Sutter Creek, CA…ArCreations is an art show and sale featuring unique gifts made by unique people. From woodworking, ceramics and garden art, to painting, photography, jewelry and baked goods, you can find something for everyone on your Christmas list at this incredible event! Or maybe find something for yourself! Either way, it’s a great way […]
Jackson, CA…As we go into winter, is a great time to plan what you want to do next in your garden and to plan the irrigation layout for that design. There are many options for convenient and easy to maintain garden designs. So let’s spend some time thinking and planning ahead. Join the Master Gardeners […]
Sutter Creek, CA….CHP is reporting a multi-vehicle head on collision on Hwy 49 and Ridge Road. There is also a vehicle off the roadway on Mountain Ranch Road. Please use caution in these areas.. Incident: 00307 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / Ridge Rd Loc Desc: UPPER Lat/Lon: 38.378432 -120.802394 Close Detail Information 7:57 […]
Sutter Creek, CA…Foothill Conservancy invites all to celebrate this year’s bountiful foothill fall harvest on Sunday, October 23, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Feist Wines’ new indoor and outdoor tasting room at 15 Eureka Street in Sutter Creek. All proceeds will support Foothill Conservancy’s Mokelumne River and watershed conservation efforts. Guests will enjoy wood-fired […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Bret Harte Bullfrogs dominated their home game against Winters with a 41-0. Summerville rolled over Linden with a 34-9. Sonora Wildcats took Amador with a 35-14 and Calaveras prevailed over Argonaut 28-21.
Amador County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various road construction activities on State Route 88 (SR-88). Work will occur as follows: One-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound SR-88 from Columbia Drive to Shake Ridge Road for drainage work beginning Monday, October 3, 2016, through Friday, October 7, 2016, from 8:30 a.m. […]
Plymouth, CA…Autumn is the perfect time to enjoy the colorful fall foliage and a hearty morning meal out in the country. Visitors are invited to the Fiddletown Preservation Society’s all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet and bake sale Sunday, Nov. 6 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Fiddletown Community Center. All proceeds benefit the restoration of the […]
Pine Grove, CA…The Mother Lode Friends of Music, the classical music performance society of the central Mother Lode, opens its new season with a program of music for Baroque chamber orchestra, featuring the music of Georg Frideric Handel and Johann Sebastian Bach. The concert takes place on Sunday, October 16 at the Pine Grove Community […]
Sutter Creek, CA…– Amador County Public Health confirms one human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in Amador County. Outbreaks of WNV occur each summer in the United States and are most commonly transmitted to humans and animals through a mosquito bite from a mosquito harboring the virus. Public Health officials remind the community to […]
Stockton, CA…Individuals interested in becoming chain installers on California State Highways in the Sierra Nevada can contact the Caltrans Maintenance Office at (209) 736-0187. Permits are available for State Routes 4, 88, 89, 108 and 207 in Calaveras, Alpine, Amador and Tuolumne Counties. All new applicants are required to attend an orientation class, which will […]
Jackson, CA…The Bret Harte Bullfrogs football team dropped their away conference game against Argonaut 27-13. Sonora Wildcats took a hard fought game against Calaveras 28-14. The Amador Buffaloes football rolled overLinden by a score of 54-7.
Plymouth, CA… AmadorArts will present a screening of FOG CITY, a film by Liam Brady, resident of Plymouth, on Thursday October 13th at Vino Noceto Winery. The Artists Reception will be at 6:30 pm; the Film Screening at 7:00 pm, with Questions and Answers at 7:30pm. Brady’s short film Fog City has won awards at […]
San Andreas, CA…October is domestic violence awareness month. The Resource Connection of Amador and Calaveras Counties is hosting a barbecue on Wednesday October, 12th at The Pickle Patch in San Andreas. Please join us to acknowledge and celebrate the survivors of domestic violence as well as the people and supporters who stand against it. The […]
Sonora, CA… To celebrate National Public Lands Day, the Groveland District is hosting a volunteer work day on Saturday, September 24th to repair and resurface a raft and kayak launch at the popular Merals Pool put-in on the Tuolumne Wild and Scenic River. Project work will include clearing out brush and downed trees, moving dirt […]
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-HICKAM, HI… A 2014 East Stanislaus High School graduate and Oakdale, California native is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the guided-missile destroyer, USS O’Kane. Seaman Apprentice Samuel Miller is a damage controlman aboard the forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer operating out of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. A Navy damage controlman […]
Sacramento, CA…Caltrans and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) remind motorists to remain alert for wildlife on roadways during Watch Out for Wildlife Week, which runs September 18-24. “We urge motorists to remain alert and be cautious when traveling through wildlife areas, so our roadways will remain as safe as possible,” said Caltrans […]
Sacramento, CA… The Governor signed two bills strongly supported by the Chairwoman of the California State Board of Equalization (BOE) Fiona Ma, CPA, to help victims of domestic violence and businesses devastated by natural disasters. AB 1399 (Baker) will create a checkoff box on California personal income tax return forms which will allow Californian’s to donate […]
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 […]
San Andreas, CA…Vince Owyoung of Stockton will lead a demonstration and workshop on shohin-size bonsai, following the Mother Lode Bonsai Club’s 10:00 a.m. meeting on Saturday, October 1. It will be held at the San Andreas Central Library, 1299 Gold Hunter Road (off Mountain Ranch Road) in San Andreas. The public is invited to attend. […]
Burson, CA…The Tri-County Autism Group, TAG, is excited to announce their 9th Annual Ride for Autism, on Sunday October 9th, 2016. Registration for the ride will be from 9-11am, at El Torero Restaurant located at 2869 W.Highway 12, in Burson Ca. The pack ride will commence immediately following sign ups, touring through Calaveras, Amador and […]
Volcano, CA…CHP is reporting an overturned vehicle with a utility trailer attached about 20 – 25ft off roadway and upside down. The incident is near Charleston & Consolation. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00408 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Charleston Rd / Consolation St Loc Desc: 16485 CHARLESTON Lat/Lon: 38.442557 -120.631505 Close Detail […]
Kirkwood, CA…Amador County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform 24-hour one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 88 from Kit Carson Lodge to the Amador/Alpine County line for grinding operations. Crews will begin work Sunday, September 11, 2016, through Friday, September 16, 2016, from 6:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. Motorists […]
Sutter Creek, CA…Amador County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will alternately close the #1 (left) and #2 (right) lanes on northbound and southbound State Route 49 from Marcucci Lane to Sutter Creek Bypass in Jackson for traffic signal work. Crews will begin work on Sunday, September 11, 2016, through Friday, September 16, 2016, […]
Jackson, CA…Amador County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is preparing to begin work on a project that will install a traffic signal on State Route 49 at the staggered intersection of French Bar Road in Jackson. The purpose of the project is to improve safety at this intersection to address concerns created by […]
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 […]
