Local residents living with congestive heart failure will soon benefit from scales thanks to a generous $1,000 grant the AmadorCommunity Foundation presented to SutterAmador Hospital and the Sutter CareCoordination Program. The Sutter Care Coordination Program, a program that originated over two decades ago under the direction of the Sutter Health Sacramento Sierra Region, started April 2013 in Amador County so that patients with anti-coagulation, diabetes and heart failure could be monitored telephonically by local registered…
Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort is proud to announce that Jillian and Dustin from Lodi, CA are the official Dream Wedding Couple, winning a complete wedding package at Jackson Rancheria valued at $27,000. The contest began May 1, 2014 and hopeful couples submitted a photo of themselves and their soul mate to Jackson Rancheria’s Facebook page (Facebook.com/jacksoncasino) where friends, family and co-workers voted for their favorite couple. Voting ended on June 1, 2014 and those couples…
Only $40 to ride all summer! Summer Break Youth Pass. Good for unlimited rides on all local Amador County bus routes plus, reduced rates on the Sacramento Express. Youth pass for kids 6-17 years old. Valid for Amador County Public School Summer Break. Get your photo ID pass at the Amador Transit office located at 11400 American Legion Dr. Jackson, CA 95642. Call 267-9395 for more information or visit us on the web at www.AmadorTransit.com.
Independence Day is a holiday celebrating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, by America’s forefathers. Many Californians will celebrate this occasion with outdoor barbeques, picnics, and social gatherings. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) encourages you to enjoy the holiday but always designate a sober driver and buckle up. The CHP will be out in full force during the holiday weekend in an effort to reduce roadway deaths and prevent injuries.…
Sierra Business Council (SBC) is excited to invite the community to nominate individuals, organizations, business, and government agencies for the Sierra Vision Awards which will be held at Peak Innovation, happening October 8th-10th in Tahoe City. Nominations are due by July 15th; please help us spread the word about this opportunity to recognize community leaders in the Sierra!
The California Arts Council announced it plans to award $40,000 to AmadorArts as part of its new Creative California Communities program. This award will support AmadorArts’ “River Reflections” project, to showcase the arts to build awareness and appreciation of the Mokelumne River among the 1.4 million people who depend on its water including Amador, Calaveras, and the East Bay Area. The California Arts Council received 157 applications for this highly competitive grant program, which is supported by one-time…
Law Enforcement officials with the Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) have released causes on three fires that occurred over the last week. The Reed Fire in San Andreas, which burned 109 acres and destroyed two structures, was caused by a grinding operation. The Oak Fire on Pool Station Road near Copperopolis, which burned 88 acres and destroyed one structure, was caused by a grinding operation. The Rawhide…
Each year illegal and misused fireworks cause serious injuries and damaging wildfires. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is taking a zero tolerance stand against anyone possessing, transporting or using illegal fireworks. The penalties for possessing, transporting or using illegal fireworks ranges from a misdemeanor up to felony charges plus the cost incurred for fire suppression. Illegal fireworksin California are those that explode, leave the ground, or move about uncontrollably. Illegal…
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dennis T. Agar to the position of Caltrans District 10 Director. Agar has over 24 years of diverse and valuable Caltrans experience including a wide variety of managerial, supervisory, and technical experience from the district and headquarters. As District Director, Agar is responsible for overseeing projects and the maintenance and operations of over 3,500 lane miles. Agar manages over 500 permanent…
