Wet and windy weather hit the foothills last night… A low pressure off the Pacific Northwest coast brought a cold front into central California last night. Rain and snow was expected above 7000 ft by Tuesday afternoon with snow levels down to 5500 to 6500 feet by this morning. Winter driving conditions are anticipated over the Sierra passes including Highway 88. In the valleys and foothills, we should be ready for showers affecting this morning’s…
Around 7:30 Tuesday morning, a car pulled out of Tabeau road in front of a Volcano Telephone truck towing a trailer with large spools of cable on it. According to TSPN reporter Bill Lavallie, the truck driver’s vision was hampered by early morning sun -- when the car continued into its path, the driver of the truck applied his brakes but was unable to stop in time. The driver of the car was taken to…
A loud disturbance and reports of possible gunshots brought Jackson Police in a hurry to the Pelican’s Roost restaurant in Jackson Creek Plaza Monday afternoon. A call had come in that there was a possible physical confrontation inside the Pelican’s Roost. When officers arrived and one officer entered the restaurant, they heard a loud noise that sounded like it could be a gunshot. At that point, officers took no chances, drew their weapons and ordered…
Tuesday night’s Joint Sutter Creek City Council and Planning Commission Workshop was the second in a series of discussions on the Gold Rush Ranch and Golf Resort. The Gold Rush Ranch Master-Planned Community is a proposed golf, resort and 12 new residential neighborhoods over approximately 945 acres. Tuesday’s workshop focused on the proposed General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Amendments. The Gold Rush Ranch project proposes 1,334 single family homes, a 60 room resort hotel, 300…
With falling real estate property values big news these days, are you wondering why your property tax bill went up this year? Amador County Assessor Jim Rooney says that’s a common question and the answer lies in the workings of California’s infamous Proposition 13. Since 1978 when Prop 13 was passed, assessed home values have been limited to a maximum increase of 2 percent per year. Over the past 10 years or so, Amador County…
This week is Fire Prevention Week and Californians are reminded to prepare and practice fire escape plans. This year's theme for Fire Prevention Week, "Practice Your Escape Plan!" Nationally in 2006, home fires accounted for 80 percent of all fire deaths, 2,600 people were killed and 12,500 were injured, according to NFPA reports. According to a NFPA poll, the majority of Americans have a fire plan, but most haven't practiced their plan. Developing a fire…
Tonight, Wednesday, October 10th, is the next session of Amador Government 101 the ongoing workshop series being offered by decision and policy makers to help the general public better understand Amador County Government. The workshops being held to allow local citizens an opportunity to hear how our local government works directly from the mouths of the folks who run it. Wednesday night’s Amador Government 101 class will focus on the responsibilities of the Assessor, the…
Assembly Speaker Fabian Núñez came under fire Friday after a report showed that the lawmaker - who has long fashioned himself as a champion of the poor - has used thousands of dollars in campaign contributions to make lavish purchases. According to the San Jose Mercury News, trips to Europe, expensive dinners, extravagant hotel stays and $2,500 worth of gifts from luxury retailer Louis Vuitton in Paris have created a swirl of questions about the…
Donovan Agasi, a Mokelumne Hill artist, had two of his pieces of art on display at Starbucks in Angels Camp. According to the Calaveras Enterprise, Agasi found out last week that one of his pieces had been stolen; he has yet to recover it and no information has come in as to its whereabouts. Agasi, who said he places no blame on Starbucks or its management for the theft, has had pieces on display on…
Thursday, the Campbell Soup Company announced a voluntary recall of more than 72,000 cans of a variety of its Chunky soup because they may contain pieces of hard plastic that present a choking hazard and could cause injury if swallowed. According to Sacramento Fox 40 News, the recall involves 18.8-ounce cans of Campbell's Chunky Baked Potato with Cheddar & Bacon Bits. No other products are affected by the recall, the company said. Campbell said three…
