Amador County saw its fair share of big rig problems yesterday. Around 9:30 am this double hauler moved too close to the edge of Climax Rd approaching Highway 88 and its rear trailer, literally, fell off of the roadway. Yesterday afternoon a hay hauler also lost its rear trailer causing about a 35 minute closure of one lane of Hwy 88. The mess was cleaned up and the truck, with an expired registration out of…
The Amador County Grand Jury report was presented this week to the Board of Supervisors. This year’s grand Jury investigated everything from the Overcrowding of Mule Creek State Prison and its impact on the local environment to school district maintenance to a specific Ione Police Department case. On the matter of Mule Creek State Prison the grand jury was concerned over overcrowding at the facility that was originally built for 1700 inmates, but currently is…
The Amador County Transportation Commission conducted a special workshop this week with the Amador County Planning Commission. The workshop was held to analyze traffic issues associated with the proposed Wicklow Way Subdivision. The subdivision is located between the Argonaut High School campus and Wal-Mart and is located in the unincorporated area of the county. ACTC Executive Director Charles Field stated in a memo to the Commission, said, “ACTC staff is concerned that the mitigation measures…
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) Commissioner Mike Brown has issued a challenge to the state’s motorists this Independence Day holiday; one entire day with no traffic fatalities throughout the state. Since 1968, when record keeping began, there have been only three days when death took a holiday from California roadways. The most recent fatal free day was September 12, 2000. The other two were May 1, 1991 and March 11, 1968.
Amador County’s budget has seen better days, or more specifically better years. CAO Terri Daly told the BOS on Tuesday that there is never an easy year for a budget and she said that is the way she thinks it should be, because a challenging budget ensures staff is being efficient for the year. “This year is especially challenging year because of reduced revenues from many sources,” said Daly. Since this is the first year…
The CHP has released the report on the accident that occurred on Tuesday morning involving an impaired driver. According to Officer Frank Peixoto’s report Michael Craig 49 and of Happy Valley was traveling eastbound on Hwy. 88 approaching the intersection of Lower Ridge Road. While, George Ruiz, 44 and of Fontana was traveling westbound on Hwy. 88, stopped at the intersection of Lower Ridge Road for a red traffic light.
The 2006-2007 Grand Jury report was made officially available to the public yesterday. This years Grand Jury consisted of a core group of dedicated citizens who devoted time and effort to their duties for an entire year. Robert Davis, this years Foreman of the Grand Jury addressed the members of the Grand Jury in the report and said, “It is gratifying to see you rise to the challenge and produce and excellent, thoughtful document…The Court…
Approximately $616,800 in grants was awarded to Amador County agencies from the Amador County Local Indian Gaming Benefit Committee to enhance fire and safety in Amador County. The funds come from the Indian Gaming Special Distribution Fund established by the State of California and based on an assessment of tribal gaming machines that were in place prior to 1999 at Jackson Rancheria. Grant recipients include Amador County, the City of Sutter Creek and the City…
Emergency meetings being held in Tahoe to address the current emergency situation are revealing anger. That anger aimed squarely at the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency or TRPA. In all, a crowd of nearly 2,000 people gathered at the South Tahoe Middle School auditorium Monday night, wanting to be heard after the losses from the Angora Fire. The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency is considered a powerful bi-state environmental land use agency that charged with managing the…
