On Sunday April 26, 2015 at approximately 0145 hours the Amador County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) received a 911 Emergency call from a Pacific Gas and Electric employee. It was reported that a male subject had just shown up at a cabin at Salt Springs Reservoir reporting that he and a friend went canoeing in the reservoir when their canoe capsized. The male subject reported that he made it to shore but his friend did not.…
Event is at Sierra Ridge Winery on Ridge Road in Sutter Creek Saturday May 30th 6-10 PM Lots of raffle items and some silent auction items as well. The Box Music Family will give us great music to listen to while we munch on appetizers then buffet dinner. 10 FREE raffle tickets with each dinner ticket purchased Tickets are $55.00
On June 2, 2014, the Amador County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) received a report of a residential burglary on Mariposa Avenue in the unincorporated area of Jackson. A Sheriff’s patrol deputy responded to the call and learned that the home was burglarized between 9:45 AM and 11:30 AM while the residents were away. The victims in this case reported numerous items missing, including a full size gun safe containing numerous firearms, jewelry, an ammunition safe containing…
On June 2, 2014, the Amador County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) received a report of a residential burglary on Mariposa Avenue in the unincorporated area of Jackson. A Sheriff’s patrol deputy responded to the call and learned that the home was burglarized between 9:45 AM and 11:30 AM while the residents were away. The victims in this case reported numerous items missing, including a full size gun safe containing numerous firearms, jewelry, an ammunition safe containing…
The Amador County 4-H Goat Group is hosting a Goat Field Day on Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Howard Park in Ione. The event is open to the open to to all 4-H, FFA, and Grange members, as well as the general public. Lunch will be available for purchase. For more information please contact William Bullard at 209-304-0700 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. 4/23/2015– Girl Scouts Heart of Central California (GSHCC) was awarded a $15,000 sponsorship from Intel to support a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) initiative through GSHCC’s Outreach Program. With support from Intel, 800 girls at underserved elementary schools in the Sacramento area will participate in no-cost after school Girl Scout programs that include hands-on, cooperative STEM activities. Along with relevant and age-appropriate STEM lessons and concepts, girls in the GSHCC Outreach Program…
Due to the weather, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) closed State Route 4/Ebbetts Pass at Lake Alpine and State Route 108/Sonora Pass at Kennedy Meadows on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 22, 2015. Caltrans will reopen the pass once weather permits and crews make the necessary repairs to the road. For the latest road condition information, the radio may be tuned to the Caltrans Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) at 530 AM, 1610 AM…
(Jackson, CA) May 2nd, 2015 –The Master Food Preservers of Amador/Calaveras Counties presents a free class covering Jams and Sauces. Achieve the perfect gel with your jams and jellies and create an appetizing product that will please even the most sophisticated palette. Also discover canned sauces, perfect as a condiment or side to a meal or available for last minute desserts. This class will offer an inspiring discussion and demonstration of boiling water canning and…
