Amador County is not the only county looking to bypass the current Hwy 88 where the Hwy runs through small towns.

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell has announced the results of the annual physical fitness tests given to all fifth, seventh, and ninth graders enrolled in California public schools.

Several Tahoe ski resorts planned to last Friday, but the changes in the weather to a warmer pattern forced the cancellation of those plans.

The search for a suspect in the Oct. 27 killing of Sacramento County sheriff's deputy Jeff Mitchell is now looking at two strike parolees.

“We will not forget” is the pledge of the Wildland Firefighter Foundation, a non-profit foundation that honors and recognizes our Wildland Firefighters and strives to take care of our fallen and injured.

The California Department of Health Services is reminding residents of the importance of food handling safety.

The El Dorado Irrigation District has recommended a personal water craft ban for Silver Lake recreation enthusiasts- however the Amador County Board of Supervisors will have the ultimate say in the controversial move.

California Attorney General Bill Lockyer moved to dismiss a federal lawsuit challenging Jessica's Law, also known as Proposition 83 on the November 7th ballot.

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger may have won a second term at Governor in a landslide election but some familiar problems continue to plaque his governorship.

Attorney General Bill Lockyer today announced an agreement under which the federal Department of Energy (DOE) will set new standards to sharply increase the energy efficiency of many types of household appliances, such as home ranges and ovens, air conditioners and dishwashers.