Fire Update….20-25 Acre Vegetation Fire In Amador County
Ione, CA….Firefighters on ground and air are working a vegetation fire in the Deer Ridge area. Sounds like they are making decent progress. Let’s be careful out there…
Inventory Reduction Sale Going On Now At San Andreas Clothes Mine Location
Angels Camp, Sutter Creek & San Andreas, 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 […]
Major Injuries To 4 Year Old Jackson Boy In DUI Collision. DUI & Child Endangerment Charges Filed
San Andreas, CA…On August 2nd and 31 year old Jackson man was driving a 2003 Saturn southbound on Riata Way approaching Tapadero Street at approximately 30 miles an hour. He entered into a left hand curve in the roadway. He failed to negotiate the curve and traveled off the roght side of the roadway onto […]
Traffic Update….Vehicle Off Roadway & Overturned On Defender Grade
Pioneer, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle off the roadway and overturned near Red Dorral Road and Defender Grade. The passenger was able to crawl out of vehicle but driver is still in overturned vehicle. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00209 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Red Corral Rd / Defender Grade Rd Loc […]
Caltrans District 10 Weekly Road Report Through July 23rd
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 […]
Another Series Of Master Food Preserving Classes Start On July 13th.
Jackson, CA…The Master Food Preservers of Amador/Calaveras Counties will be presenting three more classes in July. July 13th, PRESSURE CANNING, 6:30-8:30pm. FREE Does the thought of using a pressure canner scare you? We will explain how a pressure canner works and the multiple safety features included on every modern canner. Build your confidence in pressure […]
Caltrans District 10 Weekly Road Report Through July 9th
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 […]
Caltrans District 10 Weekly Road Report Through July 2nd
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 […]
Caltrans District 10 Weekly Road Report Through June 18th
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 […]
EBMUD Planning Control Burn June 2nd
Valley Springs, CA…EBMUD Planning Control Burn June 2nd
Caltrans District 10 Weekly Road Report Through June 4th
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 […]
Two Perish After Falling Into Mokelumne River
Jackson, CA…This afternoon around 2:30pm, the Amador County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call saying that two people had fallen into the Mokelumne River near Moore Creek Campground and were swept down river. Their Swiftwater and Search and Rescue teams were called out. PG&E lowered the river flow and a CHP helicopter helped in the […]
Traffic & Fire Update….Vegetation Fire On Comanche Parkway
Ione, CA…Firefighters are working a vegetation fire on Comanche Parkway near Oliver. Initial reports are that the fire was started by a lawn mower. We would like to thank BJ Cook for the photos. And so the season begins…let’s be careful out there…
Inmate Death at Mule Creek State Prison is Suspected Homicide
Ione, CA…Officials at Mule Creek State Prison (MCSP) are investigating the death of inmate Gregory Miley as a suspected homicide. The incident occurred at approximately 7:25 p.m. Monday, May 23, after Miley was attacked by another inmate during the evening yard program. He was escorted to the prison medical facility where he was evaluated and […]
Caltrans District 10 Weekly Road Report Through May 28th
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 […]
Caltrans District 10 Weekly Road Report Through May 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 Hwys 4, 12, 26, 49, 108 & 120. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county and location of […]
Wanted: Steven Ward Little As A Suspect In Kidnapping & Beating His Mother
Pioneer, CA…On Thursday May 12, 2016 at approximately 0645 hours the Amador County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from a 66 year old female victim. The victim reported that she and her 44 year old son, Steven Ward Little, had moved into a residence on Vista Lane in Pioneer the week prior. The victim […]
Caltrans Clears Mountain Passes Each Spring to Open High-Altitude State Highways for Spring and Summer Travel
Stockton, CA…In this Caltrans News Flash, you get a front-row seat as Caltrans maintenance crews clear highways, cutting through steep and narrow mountain passes, including the Sonora pass in Tuolumne County, and the Ebbetts and Monitor passes in Alpine County. Snow and ice must be shoved off the road, rocks and debris must be removed, […]
$50,000 Grant Given For Butte Fire Rebuilding Efforts…Contractors & Funds Needed For 80 Homes
San Andreas, CA…A $50,000 grant from the California Endowment was given to Calaveras Recovers recently through the Amador Community Foundation, which is the fiscal sponsor of the local group dedicated to recovery from the Butte Fire. In April, concrete foundations were poured for the first two homes being built by Calaveras Recovers for the uninsured […]
Caltrans District 10 Weekly Road Report Through April 30
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 Hwys 4, 12, 26, 49, 108 & 120. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county and location of […]
Traffic Update….Delays On State Route 49 From State Route 16 To Empire Street
Amador County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will alternately close the #1 (right) lane and right shoulder on northbound and southbound State Route 49 (SR-49) from SR-16 to Empire Street for highway construction. Crews will begin work on Monday, April 18, 2016, through Friday, April 22, 2016, from 7:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Motorists […]
Traffic Update….Upcoming One-Way Traffic Control On State Route 88
Amador County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control for maintenance work at various locations on State Route 88 (SR-88) in Amador County. Work will occur as follows: On eastbound and westbound SR-88 from SR-49 to Ridge Road for tree work. Crews will begin work Monday, April 18, 2016, through Thursday, […]
Caltrans District 10 Weekly Road Report For April 17 – 23
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 Hwys 4, 12, 26, 49, 108 & 120. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county and location of […]
Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Into Tree Near Latrobe Rd & Old Sacramento Rd
Plymouth, CA….CHP is reporting an overturned vehicle into a tree near Latrobe Rd & Old Sacramento Rd. Lanes are not blocked as the vehicle ended up in a field but expect delays due to medical and other emergency crews… Incident: 00208 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Latrobe Rd / Old Sacramento Rd Loc Desc: 1 […]
Take Back The Drugs In Amador County April 30th
Jackson, CA…The Amador County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration, will again participate in the nationwide Take-Back Initiative on April 30, 2016 from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. Americans participating in DEA’s ten previous National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day events turned in more than five million pounds of […]
Hospice Of Amador & Calaveras Offers Volunteer Training
Jackson, CA…Hospice of Amador & Calaveras has a history of providing end-of-life care to both Amador & Calaveras residents. The agency began with a volunteer program over 30 years ago and now they continue to offer care with a well trained, professional staff and also with the help of a large number of trained volunteers. […]
Master Food Preserver Class On Jams, Jellies & More
Jackson, CA…The Master Food Preservers of Amador and Calaveras Counties will be holding a class on Jams, Jellies & More in May. This 3-hour introductory class takes you through the process of making and canning jams and jellies. We will discuss in detail the key ingredients: fruit choices, sugar and alternative sweeteners, the importance of […]
Sierra Water Filtration & Pump Service 209.736.2186
Angels Camp, CA…Call Sierra Water Filtration & Pump Service For All Your Water Needs. They are your Complete Water Treatment Products, Systems & Design Solution. From Pumps, Tanks, Filters & Softeners to Specialized Iron, Sulphur & Treatment Filters. The Serve Amador, Calaveras & Tuolumne Counties. Give Sierra Water Filtration & Pump Service A Call For […]
Local Measles Exposure: Public Health Seeks the Public’s Assistance
Sutter Creek, CA – Amador County Public Health is conducting an investigation of an unvaccinated visitor who tested positive for measles. This individual is not a resident of Amador County, but dined at a local restaurant while traveling through the area. There are currently no cases in Amador County. As part of this ongoing investigation, […]
Tux Rental at The Clothes Mine in Angels Camp!
Angels Camp, CA…Still need a tux for prom? The Clothes Mine has a great selection of styles from designers such as Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein and more! If price is a concern, we also have a great basic black tux that rents for less than $80. Stop by our new location next to […]