TRAFFIC ADVISORY STATE ROUTE 88 FROM AMADOR/ALPINE COUNTY LINE TO RED LAKE ROAD IN ALPINE COUNTY Alpine County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on State Route 88 from the Amador/Alpine County line to Red Lake Road for striping. Crews are scheduled to work beginning Monday, November 2, 2015, through Friday, November 6, 2015, from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Motorists should expect 15 minute delays and seek…
Trick-or-Treaters · Choose bright or light colored costumes that properly fit your child and add reflective tape or stickers to the front and back of costumes to make the child more visible in the dark. · Give kids flashlights or glow sticks to enhance their visibility and allow them to see. · Try to avoid masks, wigs and beards that can limit your child’s ability to see. · Make sure kids shoes and clothing fit…
Amador County Fire Departments, with support from the Jackson Lions Club are hosting a Halloween Pancake Breakfast to support Calaveras County residents impacted by the Butte incident. The Pancake Breakfast will be held Saturday 10/31 9:00am - 12:00pm at the Italian Picnic Grounds in Sutter Creek. All are welcome. Kudos to Sutter Creek Fire Department Fire Chief Dominic Moreno for spearheading this effort.
The Amador STARS are asking everyone to help us raise $10,000! We have an anonymous donor who said the following: "In the interest of helping the Amador STARS recover from the loss of the cancellation of the Camp Out for Cancer due to the Butte Fire, I would like to match any donations up to $5,000 for all donations received at the Super Heroes Return for the Day of Giving. I will match any donations…
November is Native American Heritage month. Though there are several events scheduled around the state, I am pleased to inform you that Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park (Amador County's only state park) will have Fred Velasquez present on Saturday, November 21, 2015 from 1:00-3:00. Feel free to contact me for more information.Marilyn Alarcon (209) 295-7134
If you are a veteran, then you can proudly display veteran on your driver license or identification card. 1. Find your military discharge certificate (DD214). If you need assistance obtaining your military records, then contact your County Veteran Service Officer (CVSO). 2. Take your DD214 government identification to your CVSO to obtain your Veteran Status Verification Form. 3. Go on-line or call DMV for an appointment. Then bring your Veteran Status Verification Form to DMV.…
FOR THOSE IMPACTED BY THE BUTTE FIRE: Certified Weed-free Rice straw is now available, free of charge for your immediate use on erosion control in Mokelumne Hill at the Equestrian Center on Lafayette St. and in Mountain Ranch at Central Fire Station #1 on Jesus Maria Rd. Please take what you can use now and leave the rest for our neighbors. Our Donors thank you for making it happen. Money you donate is used within…
AMADOR COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH: Health officials are warning consumers of possible E. coli contamination in High Hill Ranch (El Dorado County) unpasteurized apple juice. People can get sick when they consume food or drink that is contaminated by the E. coli bacteria. Symptoms include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, vomiting and sometimes a low-grade fever. The symptoms usually occur within three to four days after exposure but can occur between one and 12 days after exposure. …
