Amador County Supervisor, Richard Forster previews this week's Board meeting on TSPN TV News. 

Camp out for Cancer was cancelled in the wake of the Butte Fire. Find out how alternative ways to support Amador Stars on TSPN TV.

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. We will make it through this. Together.

We give thanks to all the firefighters, law enforcement, PG&E, all the volunteers, and for everyone's safety. 

Our power is back on here in Volcano as of last night, and we are open. If you need a place to get away, we are here. And there are rooms available for those who have been displaced by this disaster.
Call us if you need a place to stay.

Mark & Tracey Berkner, Ed Tracey and 
the staff at The Union

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 23^rd 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 “crush” activities and an eclectic mix of music and entertainment. You will fall in love with our handcrafted wines while experiencing The Big Crush! 

Join us on Saturday, October 3^rd& Sunday, October 4^th, 2015, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and discover why, in Amador County, wine is a passion and not just a crush!

Tickets for The Big Crush are good for a commemorative glass for wine tasting, food,and all activities at all 42 participating wineries - $40 pp in advance for Saturday andSunday. Sunday only tickets are $30 pp in advance. Tickets are $5 more the day of the event. Each ticket includes a wristband passport and commemorative wine glass. Tickets will be sold online at www.amadorwine.com beginning August 1, 2015. A ticket for your designated driver is only $10. Please drive responsibly, and enjoy all that ourBig Crush weekend has to offer.

For more information on Amador Vintners “The Big Crush” call 1-888-655-8614, e-mailThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it." style="color: #1155cc;">'+addy_text43414+'<\/a>'; //-->  or visit the Amador Vintners website at www.amadorwine.com.

Purchase on-line discounted tickets through September 29th, 2015 at:

www.AmadorWine.com

or by calling 1-888-655-8614. (Each ticket includes a commemorative wine glass.)

$40 Saturday (Includes Sunday admission)

$30 Sunday Only

$10 Designated Driver

*After September 29th, tickets may be purchased at participating wineries during the event for an additional $5 each.

For further information visit www.AmadorWine.com

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 on www.fire.ca.gov

- 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 reason to suspect your service was interrupted, do not attempt to relight you pilots— call your propane company for a pressure test and safety check.

- If you are uncertain if your service was interrupted, contact your propane company for a pressure test and safety check.

- If you smell gas when you return to your home, do not turn on any lights or strike any matches. Leave the building and call your propane company immediately.

We’re bringing in extra help from our other offices to help our customers get their service restored as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience! 

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 shelter to families in need.

- $25,000 to support local mental health services, including grievance counselors, peer support and others to individuals impacted by the fire in Amador and Calaveras counties.

- $20,000 to additional local angencies supporting fire relief in Lake County.

For information on how you can help support relief efforts, visit the American Red Cross Website.

For TSPN’s coverage of the Butte-Amador Fire, please visit 

facebook.com/tspn.newsdesk

Hank Arnold and Kelly Wolin talk about upcoming events hosted by the Upcountry Rotary Club. Find out more on TSPN TV News with Mike Spence.

Mike Spence talks to Hank Arnold and Kelly Wolin about the Upcountry Rotary Club on TSPN TV News.