·Congressman Dan Lungren explains his reasons for voting against the $825 billion stimulus package.·Congressman Dan Lungren announced the hiring of former Ione Band of Miwok Indians spokesman Peter Tateishi as his new Deputy Chief of Staff.·An injury accident in Jackson last Thursday evening left a man injured and temporarily stranded at the bottom of a steep embankment.·The Ione City Council heard from Buena Vista casino foes and voted to support the county in its legal battle.·The Sutter Creek City Council assigns committees for council members.