As Californians make their Memorial Day weekend and summer vacation plans, CAL FIRE and federal fire agencies want to ensure vacationers obtain necessary campfire permits and learn how to have a campfire safely. The California Wildfire Coordination Group (CWCG) unveiled the new fire prevention website, www.PreventWildfireCA.org, which for the first time offers an online campfire permit section. “The new online system makes it easier for Californians to get a permit, while still taking the time to learn how to…
Traffic delays are expected on Highway 88 in the Pioneer area from June 2 through June 6, 2014, due to construction on the Amador Water Agency Gravity Supply Line. Drivers should expect up to 30 minute delays in the area between Tiger Creek Road and Silver Drive where the 6.6-mile pipeline construction crosses Highway 88. Construction crews will begin work in Tiger Creek Road, above the Tiger Creek Powerhouse, on June 9, 2014 through December…
P-1(Knight) was driving V1(GMC) E/B on SR-4 east of Hunt Rd. at an unknown speed. Due to Mr. Knights level of intoxication, he allowed V-1 to leave the paved portion of the roadway and collide with a tree. Mr. Knight was flown to Doctors Memorial Modesto for treatment of his injuries.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – As the public prepares for Memorial Day weekend, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is reminding motorists to buckle up, drive the speed limit, and designate a non-drinking driver. These friendly reminders are part of the upcoming CHP Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) that begins Friday, May 23, at 6:01 p.m. and continues through Monday, May 26, at 11:59 p.m. “We encourage the public to put measures in place ahead of time to help…
JACKSON, Calif. – Sutter Amador Hospital is pleased to announce the arrival of pediatrician Aye Myat Moe, M.D. Dr. Moe is a new member of Sutter Medical Group and the Sutter Amador Hospital medical staff. She is seeing patients at the pediatric center located in the Sutter Amador Outpatient Services Center at 100 Mission Boulevard, Suite 2600 in Jackson. After earning her medical degree from the Institute of Medicine in Yangon, Myanmar, Dr. Moe…
CAL FIRE Suspends Burn Permits Camino - To date CAL FIRE has responded to twice as many wildfires than average and it is anticipated that fire season will only continue to get worse. Fortunately, CAL FIRE began its transition into fire season several months earlier than normal and are continuing to prepare to meet the challenge. Due to the drought and the threat of large damaging wildfires in our communities, beginning on…
The first Farmers Market opens on June 1st in Jackson in Mel's parking lot, then June 4th in Pine Grove park, then June 7th in Sutter Creek Eureka St. parking lot. This will be the 20th anniversary for the markets, providing locally grown and produced fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, honey, olive oil, handmade clothing, crafts, soaps and lotions. Friends of thr Library will be selling books, Master Gardners will have their annual Tomato…
“Jackson Police Activities League Summer Baseball Program: Junior Giants” AMADOR COUNTY, CALIFORNIA– The Jackson Police Department is gearing up for the return of our countywide Jackson Police Activities League Summer Baseball Program, Junior Giants. The program is an official departmental program of the Jackson Police Department organized by the Jackson Police Activities League Program (JPAL). JPAL Baseball is open to boys and girls between the ages of five and eighteen. There are no sign-up fees and no insurance or equipment cost for players. This is a non-competitive league where…
