The Upper Mokelumne River Watershed Authority is a joint powers authority made up of nine entities, including Amador, Calaveras and Alpine Counties in the Upper Mokelumne River watershed. The group, through proposition 13 and 50 grant funding, has undertaken a multi-phase watershed assessment and planning project which is aimed at advancing the group toward a broader understanding of the water quality issues that concern the Upper Mokelumne River watershed, as well as developing a method…

The Junior Olympic trials recently held in Amador County by the Amador County recreation Agency showed the athletic talents of our local kids. The winners will now be moving on to the regional competition to be held in West Sacramento. The first place finishers are eligible to continue to the national junior Olympic held in Colorado. The winners are: for Boys Basketball - 8-9 Division First Place - Travis Andrews Jr., Second Place - Stone…

According to the California Highway Patrol Wednesday was a rough day for drivers under 21 on Amador County roadways. Fortunately of all four of the accidents reported yesterday, only one involved any injury. However, 3 of the accidents have common denominators, young drivers driving at excessive speeds on wet roadways. Three of the four reports were written by Officer Mike LeMasters in succession. The first accident was reported at 5:30 am on Stoney Creek Rd…

Saturday, Amador County will see an influx of motorcyclists as the Italian Picnic grounds become the destination for the Unsung Heroes Motorcycle Ride to benefit the Special Olympics of Northern California. The ride is anticipated to generate 800 to 1000 riders which will begin from three separate points, the Harley Shop in Folsom, the new Harley Shop on Sutter Hill and a point in Stockton. The route, according to the Special Olympics is about 60…

The Jackson Rancheria Casino has announced they have schedules a third Global Knock-Out event. The wildly popular action packed world of mixed martial arts returns to Jackson Rancheria Casino with Global Knock-Out – Summer Slugfest on Thursday, August 2. Dalton Town Hall doors open at 5:30 p.m. Must be 18 to attend.Tickets are $100, $70, and $35 and can be purchased online or by phone from Ticketmaster or in person at the Jackson Rancheria Box…

Cal Fire has announced that the Amador-El Dorado Unit of Cal Fire will conduct Hand Crew Exercises in the area of Marble Valley (the Parker Development) for three days. The exercises began May 1st and include conservation crews from Pine Grove, Growlersburg, and Washington Ridge. The Conservation Camps will conduct a four-mile hike, construct hand cut fire lines and chain saw training. The exercises, will prepare hand crews for the upcoming fire season. Cal Fire…

According to Menu Foods, the manufacturer of pet food that began recalling that food over contamination issues, their recall is now expanding. The original recall included wet cat and dog food produced with adulterated wheat gluten supplied by ChemNutra Inc.  Menu Foods is now expanding the recall to include cuts and gravy and select other products which do not include ChemNutra wheat gluten but which were manufactured at any of Menu Foods’ plants during the…

Amador Fire Protection District’s activities continue to be on the rise. In March the AFPD responded to a total of 125 incidents while in April they responded to 145 incidents.  Medical aid calls soared from 68 last month to 91 in April. Also on the rise were vehicle accidents, up from 25 to 27 vehicle accidents in April. Both medical calls and vehicle accidents accounted for 81% of the total incidents.  5 of the incidents were…

Saturday the Great Sutter Duck Race was also the scene of a simple procedure that may help people in need of a bone marrow transplant. Jim Archer of Inventex, sponsor of the event, states that over 130 people received the simple swab procedure. According to BloodSource who administered and will be handling the swabs, the samples will now be tested and the results are put on a registry that is has become international. A BloodSource…

Its almost summertime and that means its almost time to dive right in and join the fun at the Jackson Pool at Detert Park. Certified Red Cross swim instructors and lifeguards provide up-to the-minute swim lessons, techniques and safe recreational swimming. Lap swim is also provided for the enjoyment and fitness of swimmers. This year the City is offering several types of activities including : MINI SESSIONS ~ one week crash course of introduction to…