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Wednesday, 17 October 2007 02:03
New Task Force Combats Drug Crimes
Drug use and drug-related
crime is at an all time high in Amador County and the county has one of the
worse drug-related crime rates in the state, especially for methamphetamines,
says Amador County District Attorney Todd Riebe. To combat drug related crimes,
the largest joint agency task force this county has seen will officially start
November 1st. The ACCNET (Amador County Combined Narcotics
Enforcement Team) had its first working meeting Monday, October 15 at Mel’s
Diner in Jackson.
Agencies involved in this task force include all local police departments, the
Sheriff’s department, State Department of Justice, California Highway Patrol,
the Attorney General’s office, Child Protective Services and Mule Creek State
Prison.
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Law Enforcement
Wednesday, 17 October 2007 02:01
Sutter Creek Planning Commission: City Growth?
The Sutter Creek Planning Commission met last night with a short agenda focused on a monster subject: City Growth. The commission discussed possible amendments to the current subdivision ordinance, rejecting a proposed change in wording that specified that developers shall be allowed to construct long, narrow “flight lots,” which often containing 3 or more residences, without Planning Commission review. The commission concurred that, given the irregular topography of Sutter Creek, flight lots are often an efficient and suitable option for developers, though developers often prefer flight lots regardless of lot dimensions because they are a cheap option.
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County Growth
Wednesday, 17 October 2007 02:00
Ready for the Rainy Season? Erosion Control Required Now
According to Amador County Public Works Dept.,
inspectors will be out checking job sites this week to make sure that the
October 15 deadline has been met for erosion control. Erosion control measures
must be in place if you have disturbed soil on your property from any type of
grading or construction, including construction of septic systems and wells.
County ordinance defines October 15 through May 1 as the rainy season -- and
earth grading or disturbed soils are particularly vulnerable to erosion when it
rains. You may conduct grading during the official rainy season, but during
that time, you are required to install special protective measures to minimize
damage. Ways to prevent construction site erosion include covering piles of
soil, seeding, straw mulching, hay bales, and straw wattles – those rolls of
chopped straw you often see on construction sites. Officials are most concerned
about muddy water going into any drainage, creek (seasonal or not), roads, or
adjacent properties. If you
have any questions about erosion on your property, call the Public Works
Department at 223-6429. According to Public Works Administrative
Assistant Sharon Murphy, inspectors are happy to visit your site and offer
guidance on best practices.
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Local
Wednesday, 17 October 2007 01:54
Haunted History Tour Scheduled for October 27th
Murder, poisoning,
and a Wells Fargo Bank stage coach shoot-out are some of the spooky tales
you’ll hear on the annual Haunted History tour of Jackson Cemetery.
This year’s tour is on Saturday evening, October 27, at 6:30 pm. Argonaut High School Drama Teacher Melinda
Rosselli designed the Halloween-y tour three years ago to involve students in
history and street theater. Stopping at famous and infamous gravesites,
students recreate prominent Jackson
figures who were buried at these sites. The event is a joint effort to support
the Argonaut High School Leadership and Drama
programs. Price of the
Tour is $5.00. The tour starts at Fantossi Model Works across from the Jackson cemetery entrance
on Church Street.
There will be lighted paths at the cemetery, but it is suggested that you bring
a flashlight. If you don’t have one, they can be purchased at the
cemetery. Because of the nature of the
re-enactments, the Haunted History Tour may be too scary for very young
children. For more information, call Argonaut
High School at 257-7700.
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Local
Monday, 15 October 2007 12:31
10-15-07 Board of Supervisors Report with Lucy Hackett and Ted Novelli
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Video
Monday, 15 October 2007 01:57
Logging Accident Proves Fatal
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Local
Monday, 15 October 2007 01:53
Local Fire Crews Respond To Liberty Road Fire, Sunday
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Law Enforcement
Monday, 15 October 2007 01:51
Sutter Amador Health Festival and Organ Rally Draw Crowds
On a lighter note this weekend was full of
activities for Amador
County residents and
tourist alike, and two of those events drawing a great crowd included the
Sutter Amador Health Festival and the Sutter Creek Organ Music Event. A little
rain and gray weather couldn’t keep participants away from this year’s Health
Festival which kicked off on Friday Oct. 12. The big event also included the
beginning of the Amador County Public Health Department’s fight against the
fall flu. The focus of the event included information about the services that
Sutter Amador offers, Safe Kids car seat check and a Walking Path Challenge.
Child Passenger Safety Technicians were on hand to inspect car seats and
determine if they had been recalled, were the wrong size or had been improperly
installed.
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Local
Monday, 15 October 2007 01:49
Jackson Planning Commission to Review Lot Splits Tuesday Night
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Local
Monday, 15 October 2007 01:47
Amador Water Agency Announces Completion of Water Supply Project
The Amador Water Agency has continued to work towards finding solutions to meet the water needs of the Lake Camanche Village. Recently their efforts stepped up when the Agency learned last year that a well’s production had plummeted to below 50 percent of production. The Agency reacted quickly in conjunction with the Department of Health Services and pursued the necessary steps to drill a new well. In September that well was constructed and found to produce approximately 350 gallons per minute.
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Local