For those of you frustrated at the parking situation at several of the new food and coffee outlets located in the developing Martell commercial area, help is on the way- at least for establishments built in the future. According to documents prepared by Planning Director Susan Grijalva, a comparative analysis of other jurisdictions shows that perception is reality on the parking situation and the parking issue has reached “critical mass”. The County’s standards for the…
At the Tuesday meeting the Board of Supervisor’s adopted several resolutions that ultimately put into motion a Community Facilities District (CFD) to levy a Special Tax to finance Fire Protection Services. The properties within the CFD total 40.86 acres, which is split into 4 main areas and range in location from Martell to the upcountry. The first area is located north of Ridge Road and northeast of Climax Road; the second just east of Pioneer…
According to County Administrative Officer, Pat Blacklock on Jan. 2nd the County and MCSP’s New Warden Rich Subia all met. “The purpose of the meeting was simply to introduce ourselves, establish a relationship and discuss issues of concern. The County extended an invitation to meet once we learned there was a new warden,” according to Blacklock. Supervisor’s Louis Boitano and Richard Forster, County Administrative Officer Patrick Blacklock, and County Counsel Martha Shaver all attended. Both…
In response to forecasts for unusually cold temperatures throughout much of California in the coming days, officials with the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) and the California Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), as well as local agencies such as the Jackson Water Department urged Californians to prepare themselves, their family members, and their animals for the possible effects of the inclement weather. The National Weather Service has reported to OES that temperatures will…
Yesterday morning the
Amador Water Agency held interviews for the replacement of now Supervisor Ted
Novelli on the Amador Water Agency Board. The Board of Directors for the agency
is patterned after the Board of Supervisors and thus each Director represents a
supevisorial district. The opening on the board, created by Novelli’s election to the Board of Supervisors
is for district 3 which encompasses much of the upcountry areas of the county.
Applying for the position was a previous short term member Dave Thomas from
Pine Grove.
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Calaveras County Chief Probation Officer Michael Kriletich took his place on the podium with Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and other prominent law enforcement officials on December 21, 2006 as the Governor unveiled his comprehensive prison reform proposal. Along with the addition of 16,238 beds in state correctional facilities, and 45,000 local jail beds, the proposal includes a proposed $50 million augmentation to adult probation services for the 2007-2008 budget year and $100 million for both the…
Amador County Public Schools, under the leadership of Superintendent Mike Carey and Board of Trustee member Pat Miller has refocused the district on the importance of vocational education. This as the number of workers to perform specialized jobs requiring skills and training, but not necessarily a college degree has grown as a need in our rapidly developing state. Miller, upon his election, made the growth of the voc ed programs locally a priority. Dr. Carey…
The action packed world of mixed martial arts returns to Jackson Rancheria Casino with the ever so popular Global Knock-Out - The Rancheria Beat Down on Thursday, March 22. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the event begins at 6:30 p.m. in Dalton Town Hall. You must be 18 or older to attend. Tickets are $100, $70, and $35 and are going fast so purchase your tickets online or by phone from Ticketmaster or in…
Chief of Police Scott Morrison proudly introduced 3 new Reserve Police Officers to the Jackson City Council on Monday. Laurie Smith, Rachel Brager and 27 year CHP veteran John Kellogg joined the Department. Morrison also presented Kellogg with two resolutions from Assemblyman Alan Nakanishi and Senator Dave Cox’s Office for his 27years of dedicated service on the California Highway Patrol. Later under Administrative reports Morrison reported that due to Detective Chris Mynderup’s outstanding work the…
