The CHP responded to an accident on Shakeridge Road just east of Lupin Road on Tuesday only to find that the occupants of the vehicle had fled the scene.

Jackson Police Chief Scott Morrison has issued a press release regarding the robbery, Wednesday, of the Jackson Branch of the Bank of Amador.

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The Amador County Board of Supervisors recently approved, in concept, budget changes for monies for the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund, or COPS funding to continue the employment of two Amador County Sheriff’s Deputies and the purchase some equipment for use at the Amador County jail.

The number of traffic deaths statewide dropped dramatically this past Thanksgiving holiday weekend from last year, the California Highway Patrol reports.

This morning around 7:39am a serious accident occurred on Hwy 88 near Ousby Rd when for an unknown reason the driver of this car drove straight, instead of following the roadway curves, plunging off of the Highway and into a tree on the side of a residence located on Ousby Rd.

 Caltrans begins their winter staffing in just a few days, that is, December 1st to be exact.

The Amador County Fairgrounds yesterday became the recipient of a large check courtesy of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for a “green” project.

Last night around 9:46 pm an Amador County Sheriff’s Deputy noticed that a vehicle that had been reported stolen was being driven on Defender Grade Rd. in the upcountry area.

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.