Marble Quarry Rd off of Lupe Rd in Pine Grove was the scene of law enforcement activity last night when a caller to the Amador County Sheriff’s emergency dispatch reported at approximately 9:47PM that they had a physical altercation had occurred between a father and son at 15555 Marble Quarry, Road in Pine Grove.  While deputies were responding, it was reported that Robert Lee Fry, 61 and of Pine Grove, had shot his son Robert…

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has been held responsible by another arm of state government for waste water spills at Mule Creek State Prison. The Central Valley Regional Water Quality Board has fined the CDCR 50,000 dollars for eight spills into streams including Mule Creek. The board cited “operation, maintenance and overflow problems” at the prison as the reason for the spills. Notices of violation were issued to the peison in September and…

The recent blasts of winter are doing some good, at least for our snow pack and water situations. This week’s snow survey conducted by the State Department of Water Resources shows that recent storms have brought our snow pack conditions closer to normal with snow depths now 78 percent to 85 percent of normal. According to DWR Hydrology Branch Chief Arthur Hinojosa the results are encouraging: “Above average precipitation in February has certainly improved our…

United States Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced today that WILLIAM GLENN SATTERLEE, 59, of Valley Springs , California was convicted on March 1, 2007, of Attempting to Entice a Minor to Engage in Illegal Sexual Activities, in violation of title 18, United States Code, Section 2422(b).  The conviction followed a three-day jury trial. This case is the product of an investigation by the Stanislaus County Sheriff‛s Department with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.…

The California Legislature on Tuesday approved what they hope will give the state a greater voice in the race for the White House by moving the state's presidential primary from June to February. The Assembly approved the bill 46-28, along party lines, and now the bill sits on Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s desk. Schwarzenegger has said he supports the concept of the new law. The effort to move the primary has been cast by its supporters…

In front of a packed crowd last night the Jackson Planning Commission reviewed the findings of fact and statements of overriding considerations for the Jackson Hills project located off of French Bar Road. Jackson Hills, LLC is proposing a residential community consisting of 540 homes, an eighteen hole golf course, including a clubhouse, restaurant and maintenance facilities, a recreation and community center spa, a three acre park and all necessary roadway and infrastructure improvements associated…

Marble Quarry Rd off of Lupe Rd in Pine Grove was the scene of law enforcement activity last night when a caller to the Amador County Sheriff’s emergency dispatch personnel around 9:52PM reported he had shot a suspect after he was physically assaulted.  Amador County Sheriff Department Deputies and local CHP units converged on the location and set up a perimeter to look for the injured subject. Medics and Fire were staged on Lupe Road. After…

A trial was set yesterday for Tamara Lou Wilson, the 48-year-old woman charged with killing a motorcyclist then fleeing the scene last summer, according to El Dorado County Superior Court records. Wilson is charged with nearly two dozen felony counts, including vehicular manslaughter, driving under the influence, hit and run and resisting arrest. She remains in custody on $10 million bail. The Amador County woman was arrested July 16 after slamming head-on into a motorcycle…

The County’s renovation of the John C. Begovich is nearly complete. According to GSA Director John Hopkins the mission of preparing the building to become the new home of the Amador County Superior Court is apparently on time and on budget. “Every project has a contingency and do not believe that we have exceeded that contingency,” said Hopkins. He also said construction of the project is “85-90% complete” and that they still have some remaining…