Wednesday, 30 July 2014 20:52

Show Closing AM Live July 30, 2014

Monique wraps up Amador Live on TSPN TV with her guests.

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Richard and Monique talk with Laura Carpenter and Laurie Williams about Art at the fair and the 1st Saturday Art Trek at All Amador County Art Galleries.

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Miranda talks to Monique about the upcoming Fundraiser for Geri Keeley, who is battling Cancer. The event is held on Sat. Aug. 16, 2014 at Detert Park.

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Wednesday, 30 July 2014 20:47

Kim Nielsen is on AM Live July 30, 2014

Kim Nielsen speaks with Monique about the 1st Baptist Church in Jackson and the Plasses' Chapel's summer services.

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Richard Forster updates the viewers with the Supervisor's Report on TSPN TV.

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Richard Forster updates the viewers with the Supervisor's Report on TSPN TV.

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Laurine Estreito and Mary Wheat talk to Richard about Edge Crossfit helping out with Vapor Thrift Store to get 30,000-40,000 pounds of unsellable clothing donations shipped overseas for the less fortunate.

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Wednesday, 30 July 2014 16:29

Sand fire Incident Update July 30, 2014

Incident Start Date: 07-25-2014 Incident Start Time: 4:34 p.m.

Incident Type: Wildland Incident Location: Plymouth

Size / Acres: 4,240 Cause: Vehicle into dry vegetation

Containment: 90% Expected Containment: 08-02-2014

Injuries: 2

Structures Threatened: 0 Structures Destroyed: 66 Structures Damaged: 0

Engines: 78 Water Tenders: 26 Dozers: 7 Hand Crews: 46

Air Tankers: 0 Helicopters: 0 Total Personnel: 1,311

Current Situations: Acreage increased due to precise GPS mapping of the fire. Fire crews continue to strengthen the established containment lines. Patrol and mop-up of the fire will continue for several days. Rugged terrain and hot, dry weather conditions in addition to hazards associated with mines within the fire area continue to be a challenge for firefighters. The fire has destroyed 19 residential structures and 47 outbuildings. Damage assessment is ongoing. Excess resources are continuing to be released and or reassigned to other incidents.

Evacuations: All evacuation orders have been lifted, including Painted Pony Rd.

Evacuation Shelter: The Red Cross evacuation shelter located at the Pondarosa High School has been closed.

Road Closures: All road closures have been lifted.

Animal Evacuations: If you need assistance call Animal Services during normal business hours (530) 621-5795. After hours, call (530) 621-6600 and ask for an Animal Service Officer.

Additional Information: Fire information for the public can be obtained at 530-647-5218. The public is strongly urged to use extra caution and to drive slowly on Highway 49. This is due to the large amount of fire equipment that is traversing highway 49. For information on how to be fire safe at your home visit www.readyforwildfire.org.

Assisting Agencies: CHP, El Dorado Co SO, Amador SO, Cal OES, CDCR, El Dorado Co Animal Control, USFS, BLM, El Dorado Co DOT, CCC, Red Cross, PG&E, Cal Trans

Posted by TSPN TV on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 8:30AM

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Total attendance at the California State Fair grew by eight percent this year representing the highest attendance levels in six years. More than 750,000 guests came to see “The Best” of California on display during the 17-day State Fair (July 11-27). For the first time in more than 10 years, State Fair attendance levels exceeded 70,000 visitors on four separate days, three weekend days (7/19, 7/26 and 7/27) and the second Tuesday of the Fair (7/22) which was Wells Fargo Kids Day drawing 75,957 guests.  Additionally, the California State Fair became the most “liked” fair in the Western United States on Facebook with a new fan level of 108,196.

A combination of expanded programming and entertainment that attracted a diverse group of individuals, positive social media messages by Fairgoers who helped spread their excitement virally, a strategic shift in the marketing campaign that focused on the best of California and the iconic blue ribbon, the addition of professional soccer games, and a doubling of advance ticket sales were some of the factors contributing to the overall increase.  

State Fair organizers were pleased with these new records, noting that a number of challenges were overcome this year, including impacts of the drought, five days of temperatures in excess of 100 degrees, four wild land fires in the past three weeks on or near Cal Expo’s portion of the American River Parkway, a freeway closure on Wells Fargo Kid’s Day due to the fires, record viewership in California of the World Cup on the State Fair’s first Sunday, and rain on the State Fair’s second Sunday.

“Setting new attendance records during a summer of adverse weather, drought and fires, is a testament to the resiliency of the people of California and to the evolving relevance of the State Fair,” said Rick Pickering, CEO of the California Exposition and State Fair.  Pickering stated that, “The 2014 State Fair’s theme of ‘The Best’ was designed to help celebrate, preserve, and inspire California’s most valuable asset – it’s people.”

2014 State Fair by the numbers:  In addition to the number of attendees, officials estimate the following:

Guest Services
159,242 cars parked
47 lost phones returned to their owners
6,000 Bandaids given out by guest services
3,864,000 feet of toilet paper used

Social & Web
51,921 new Facebook fans since June 1, 2014 bringing the total to 108,196 -- the most "liked' fair in the western United States
589 social media posts by the State Fair, including 162 Facebook, 361 tweets and retweets and 66 Instagram posts during the Fair
756,459 total visits to the CAStateFair.org website since June 1, 2014
3.3 million page views on the CAStateFair.org website since June 1, 2014

Food & Beverage
75,000+ corn dogs eaten
40,000+ funnel cakes served
7,600 free, personalized Coca-Cola cans given out to guests
2.5 tons of whole wheat flour,  1,000 lbs. of cream cheese and 1 ton of cinnamon sugar used to make the Country Fair Cinnamon Rolls
2,156 State Fair Brewers’ Festival attendees
13,119 wine slushies served in the Save Mart Supermarkets Wine Country
12,191 scoops of gelato served by Colossal Gelato
 
Animals
38 animals born in the Baby Barn
6,393 livestock animals
2,725 yards of manure removed from the livestock area
214,710 dollars raised by 58 youth in the Tractor Supply Jr. Livestock Auction
 
Entertainment
2,601 jumps in the Jack in the Box Freestyle Motocross show
62,201 monorail rides
612 guests hypnotized on the PG&E Center Stage
500,000 dollars in horseracing capital improvements 
 
Exhibits
3,696 lbs. of fresh food harvested from The Farm presented by Save Mart Supermarkets and donated to local food banks during fair.
2,500 completed Read to Ride book reports turned in for 5,000 free rides by Butler Amusements
10,700 tree seedlings given out to guests in Forest Center
14,400 kids completed the passport program in The Farm presented by Save Mart Supermarkets
9,000 water efficient nozzles given out to guests by Toro to help save water
29 pieces of art sold from the fine art exhibit
 
The 2015 California State Fair will be held in July and will include three weekends of exciting horse racing.

For more than 160 years, the California State Fair has showcased the best of the Golden State. During the 2014 State Fair more than 750,000 people experienced the best and made memories that will last a lifetime. Initiated by Governor Pat Brown and opened by Governor Ronald Reagan in 1968 the current Cal Expo facilities were dedicated as a place to celebrate California’s achievement, preserve a slice of Americana, and provide a window into the future.

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Tuesday, 29 July 2014 06:50

Bank Robbery

On July 28, 2014 at approximately 1308 hours, the Amador County Sheriff’s Office received a silent hold up alarm at the American River Bank, 26395 Buckhorn Ridge Rd., Pioneer

Upon arrival of Amador County Sheriff’s Deputies, it was determined that a white male adult, approximately 30 years old, clean shaven, wearing a tan beanie, sunglasses, tan long sleeve shirt with the letters HAT over the left chest pocket, tan pants and deck shoes entered the bank armed with what appeared to be a black semi-automatic pistol.  The suspect stole an undisclosed amount of U.S. currency and was last seen fleeing on foot towards Buckhorn Ridge Road.  No one was injured during this robbery.

Amador County Sheriff’s Deputies saturated the Buckhorn scene and conducted a search of the region.  A Sheriff’s Service K9 as well as a CHP helicopter was also used to search the area.  A Reverse 911 notification was launched advising residents of the crime and asking for their assistance.  Sheriff’s Detectives are currently working with bank personnel to acquire surveillance footage. 

At this time the suspect is still outstanding.  If you have seen the suspect, or have any information related to this crime please call the Amador County Sheriff’s Office at (209)223-6500 or Amador County Secret Witness at (209)223-4900. 

Posted by TSPN TV on Monday, July 28, 2014 

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