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slide3Last week TSPN brought you the news regarding a possible suspension of new will serve agreements for waste water services connections within the Amador Water Agency’s Wastewater Improvement District 12, the Martell area. This could lead to a stopping of new commercial development in what has become the commercial hub of Amador County. The Martell area’s waste water needs are currently served by the Amador Water Agency through the Amador Regional Sanitation Agency, or ARSA. ARSA also includes the cities of Sutter Creek, Amador City and Ione.

Tuesday, 28 November 2006 23:23

Caltrans Winter Staffing Just Around The Corner

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 Caltrans begins their winter staffing in just a few days, that is, December 1st to be exact.
Monday, 02 October 2006 04:25

Mother Lode Fall Energy Expo

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This weekend the community gathered together in Volcano to see alternative energy options at the well attended Mother Lode Fall Energy Expo presented by the Volcano Community Service District in partnership with PG&E.
Tuesday, 28 November 2006 23:10

Amador County Fairgrounds Go “Green”

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The Amador County Fairgrounds yesterday became the recipient of a large check courtesy of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for a “green” project.
Monday, 02 October 2006 04:31

Amador Fire Safe Council Announces Defensible Space Contest

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slide11The Amador Fire Safe Council has announced a Defensible Space Home Contest and the public is invited to participate. The contest is to highlight those in the county that are meeting, or exceeding, defensible space requirements on their own property. You may either enter your own home in the contest or the home of someone else in Amador County that you believe meets the Defensible Space criteria. The contest will be running every quarter this year and the winners will have a yard sign they can display proclaiming their community awareness to Be Fire Safe!
Tuesday, 28 November 2006 01:24

Decline In Salmon Population generates Talk: Problem Ongoing

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Globally, wild Salmon numbers continue to fall. There is even some talk in scientific circles that the popular fish could be headed for extinction if radical efforts are not taken on behalf of saving the fish species and its habitats.
Monday, 02 October 2006 04:37

Gubernatorial Election

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slide25According to the Los Angeles Times with just over five weeks before election day, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger holds a commanding lead over his Democratic challenger, state Treasurer Phil Angelides, who has built scant support beyond a core base of liberals, according to a new Los Angeles Times poll.
Tuesday, 28 November 2006 01:17

Jessica’s Law: Closer To Enforcement of Voter’s Wishes?

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According to the Associated Press, California county prosecutors and state lawyers on have further narrowed their interpretation of the voter-approved crackdown on sexual offenders, Jessica’s Law.
Monday, 02 October 2006 04:44

Eldorado Casino agreement

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slide21El Dorado County officials have now announced an agreement with the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians announced that will allow construction of a casino in exchange for at least $190 million in payments to the county over 20 years. The county had fought the tribe in state and federal courts for years to block the casino and hotel project, which is planned off Highway 50 in Shingle Springs.
Tuesday, 28 November 2006 01:11

Albertson’s Sold Again

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A new name in groceries may soon becoming to the county with the announcement yesterday that Save Mart Supermarkets is buying up 132 Albertson's grocery stores in Northern California and Nevada, a purchase that doubles the Modesto-based supermarket chain to 256 store according to both companies.