We want to thank all those who have put their lives in danger this past week to battle the 64,000+ acre fire that is ravaging Amador and Calaveras Counties. It has been an emotional week for so many families.Many of our own staff and their families have had to be evacuated, along with countless others. This has been a trying week for so many, and yet we seem to stand strong. We band together. We uplift each other.…
Declare your “Big Crush” on Amador County Wine Region! “Big Crush” (v): feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love for wines. We are two weeks away from the 23rd annual celebration of all things ‘Crush’! The 2015 Big Crush Harvest Festival brings together over 40 family owned wineries, winemakers and winery members for a weekend of harvest celebration – Amador Style! Enjoy an amazing selection of Amador wines, the harvest in action, food and wine pairings, special…
Sunday Sept. 20 is this year's Days of 49 Celebration on Main Street, Jackson -- even better (and bigger) than last year. All events free to the public! Enjoy the Wagon Train parade at 10:30 a.m. andAmador County living history festivities immediately following until 5 pm -- all on Main Street, Jackson. We have a fantastic line-up of entertainment, activities and living history exhibits planned. Live music includes: Slade Rivers Band Maria Behm & Her Dawn Riders…
CAL FIRE NEWS RELEASE: Effective immediately, CAL FIRE Incident Management Team I has expanded the Butte Fire Information Line to include the Butte Fire Recovery Information Line. The Fire Information and Fire Recovery Lines will serve as a central information center for residents and those affected by the Butte Fire. For any questions regarding the Butte Fire or recovery efforts, please call: (209) 822-3159 Additional information regarding the Butte Fire can be found…
- If your propane tank or gas system has been damaged in any way as a result of the fire, contact your propane company to arrange for an inspection and repair of the system. - If your propane service was shut off as part of your evacuation procedures, you will need a pressure test and safety check in order to safely restore your gas service. - If you return to your home and have any…
Sept. 15, 2015 - Sutter Health made a $300,000 donation today to support fire relief efforts across Northern California communities. The Donations will go to several organizations helping bring food, shelter and other resources to those affected by the massive Butte Fire, still burning in Amador and Calaveras counties and the Valley Fire, still raging in Lake County. - $250,000 to the American Red Cross California Wildfires Fund to help bring food, water, and emergency…
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Victory Village has a grant to assist homeless veterans with re-housing in Amador, Calaveras, Tuolumne, Alpine, El Dorado, and Mariposa Counties. However, these veterans must be under 50% Average Median Income for the county in which they reside or wish to relocate to. Please have all veterans contact us for assistance, even if they do not qualify for our grant.A lot of the veterans who have been calling us for assistance due to the loss…
SERVPRO of Amador/Calaveras Counties and Sonora is your local fire and water restoration company based out of Jackson. Because of the amount of structures affected by the fire and smoke, we have requested that a Disaster Recovery Team assist our franchise. We are anticipating hundreds of claims. Some for simple deodorization and others for extensive fire and smoke restoration. Our office staff will be taking all phone calls and prioritizing them based on severity. A special…
