Richard Forster previews this week's Amador County Board of Supervisors meeting with host, Tom Slivick. (2 of 2)

Richard Forster previews this week's Amador County Board of Supervisors meeting with host, Tom Slivick.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

WINTER CLOSURE

EBBETTS PASS (STATE ROUTE 4)

Alpine County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has closed State Route 4 (SR-4) for the winter as of Sunday, November 22, 2015.

The recent storms, and accumulation of snow, make the seasonal closure necessary for the safety of motorists and Caltrans crews. The weather conditions on the pass and subsequent road conditions are among the determining factors in the decision to make the seasonal closure. Once the pass is closed for winter, it will not be reopened until conditions warrant. Each year, Caltrans crews work diligently to clear debris, remove snow and make repairs so the highway can reopen by Memorial Day Weekend.  

For the latest road condition information, the radio may be tuned to the Caltrans Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) at 530 AM, 1610 AM or 1670 AM or call the Caltrans Road Condition Hotline at 1-800-427-ROAD (7623). Real time conditions are also available online and for mobile phones at http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov. Changeable Message Signs with flashing beacons will have information regarding the pass closures.

Winter weather and road conditions can change rapidly.  Motorists should expect the worst conditions and be prepared when traveling in areas subject to hazardous conditions.  All vehicles, including those with four-wheel drive or snow tires should, additionally, carry chains when traveling during snowy weather. 

Drivers without chains in their possession may not be allowed to proceed.  When highway signs indicate that chains are required, drivers must stop and install chains or risk being cited and fined.

CHAIN CONTROL REQUIREMENT LEVELS:

No Restrictions - Watch for snow on pavement.

R-1:   Chains are required on all commercial vehicles (trucks or buses).  All other vehicles (cars, pick-ups, vans, etc.) must have either snow tread tires or chains on the drive axle.

R-2:   Chains are required on all vehicles except four-wheel drives with snow tread tires.  Four-wheel drive vehicles must carry chains in the vehicle.

R-3:   Chains required - ALL VEHICLES - no exceptions.

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For the safety of workers and other motorists, please Slow for the Cone Zone.

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www.dot.ca.gov

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

WINTER CLOSURE

MONITOR PASS (STATE ROUTE 89)

Alpine County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has closed State Route 89 (SR-89) for the winter as of Monday, November, 23, 2015.

The recent storms, and accumulation of snow, make the seasonal closure necessary for the safety of motorists and Caltrans crews. The weather conditions on the pass and subsequent road conditions are among the determining factors in the decision to make the seasonal closure. Once the pass is closed for winter, it will not be reopened until conditions warrant. Each year, Caltrans crews work diligently to clear debris, remove snow and make repairs so the highway can reopen by Memorial Day Weekend.  

For the latest road condition information, the radio may be tuned to the Caltrans Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) at 530 AM, 1610 AM or 1670 AM or call the Caltrans Road Condition Hotline at 1-800-427-ROAD (7623). Real time conditions are also available online and for mobile phones at http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov. Changeable Message Signs with flashing beacons will have information regarding the pass closures.

Winter weather and road conditions can change rapidly.  Motorists should expect the worst conditions and be prepared when traveling in areas subject to hazardous conditions.  All vehicles, including those with four-wheel drive or snow tires should, additionally, carry chains when traveling during snowy weather. 

Drivers without chains in their possession may not be allowed to proceed.  When highway signs indicate that chains are required, drivers must stop and install chains or risk being cited and fined.

CHAIN CONTROL REQUIREMENT LEVELS:

No Restrictions - Watch for snow on pavement.

R-1:    Chains are required on all commercial vehicles (trucks or buses).  All other vehicles (cars, pick-ups, vans, etc.) must have either snow tread tires or chains on the drive axle.

R-2:    Chains are required on all vehicles except four-wheel drives with snow tread tires.  Four-wheel drive vehicles must carry chains in the vehicle.

R-3:    Chains required - ALL VEHICLES - no exceptions.

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For the safety of workers and other motorists, please Slow for the Cone Zone.

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www.dot.ca.gov

Richard Forster previews this week's Board of Supervisors meeting with host, Tom Slivick. (2 of 2)

Richard Forster previews this week's Board of Supervisors meeting with host, Tom Slivick. (1 of 2)

Amador County Supervisors discuss  unprecedented tree mortality rate as a result of the drought and its impact on fire danger on TSPN TV News.

Amador County Supervisors discuss the State of Jefferson with comments from the public on TSPN TV News.

Are you being Bugged?

By Mary Tran

A year ago we asked you, “Have You Seen This Bug?” It was an alert, to let you 

know that the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB), a new pest attacking many 

crops, might be coming to our county. There are plenty of BMSB in Sacramento and 

other parts of the state.  So far, there have been no sightings in our county. Whew!

The UC Cooperative Extension has actively watched for them since April, using traps

set up in several parts of our county. No BMSB have been caught to date. Now that 

the weather is turning cooler, if there are any BMSB hiding out in our county they 

will be looking for nice places to spend the winter, such as your house. That means

that the first person to spot one of these guys could be an innocent homeowner. 

The BMSB may arrive in large numbers, or just singly, through house cracks, tiny 

holes or clinging to windows, and they will stink if you try to sweep them or vacuum

 them up. 

If you find any suspect BMSB clustering on trees in your area, or in your house, 

please try to collect a sample. Put it into a sealable plastic container

and bring it to UC Cooperative Extension, 311 Fair Lane, Placerville. 

For questions or help with samples, you can contact 

Mary Tran (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or Lynn Wunderlich, 

Farm Advisor, UC Cooperative Extension Central Sierra, (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). 

Anne Platt discusses Sutter Amador Hospital's recent donation to Nexus Family Services.