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Monday, 10 May 2010 06:10
Amador Farmers Market Thanks Donors With Complimentary Breakfast
Amador County - The Amador Farmers Market is thanking the people who have made donations to help support the market, known as “Friends of the Market,” with a complimentary breakfast before the opening of the Jackson market on Sunday, May 16. The breakfast will be at 9:00 am, with the market opening at its regular time of 10:00. The breakfast will also be open to those who wish to become a Friend of the Market. To become a Friend of the Market, or for more information about the breakfast or the market, call the market manager at 209-419-2503. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Friday, 07 May 2010 06:00
Martha Shaver - County Departmental Reorganization 5-7-10
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Friday, 07 May 2010 05:58
Amador County News TSPN TV with Alex Lane 5-7-10
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Martha Shaver - County Departmental Reorganization 5-7-10
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Friday, 07 May 2010 04:14
Raley’s Grocery Store Settlement Pays Out $580,000
Amador County - Raley’s grocery stores on Monday agreed to pay $580,000 in order to settle a civil case that originated in Amador County alleging the company discouraged injured workers from filing claims and encouraged them to use the company’s health plan. The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office announced that Raley’s agreed to pay $550,000 in penalties and costs, including $30,000 to fund training for law enforcement through the California District Attorney’s Association. The settlement will go to five counties participating in the suit, which was based on the testimony of over 100 Raley’s employees interviewed by District Attorney’s Offices from Amador, Monterey, Yolo and Placer counties. Raley’s has neither admitted to nor denied the allegations. The company will now adopt mandatory workers’ compensation training for store managers, improve record keeping and contract with a telephonic medical advice company to evaluate worker injuries. In 2007, the Amador County District Attorney’s office began investigating a complaint by a local Raley’s employee that store manager’s dissuaded an injured employee from filing a claim. The incident took place at the Bel Air store in Roseville, also owned by Raley’s. The Sacramento Bee published a statement by Michael Teel, Raley’s president and CEO, who said he was “disappointed and saddened” by the accusations. In another statement, the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office said: “The goal was to hold Raley’s accountable, gain compliance with the law and deter others.” Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Friday, 07 May 2010 04:15
Sheriff Gets Reports of Prowlers, Streakers
Amador County – The Amador County Sheriff’s call log lately has received numerous reports of suspicious people, including possible prowlers with flashlights, and a streaker on Buckhorn Ridge Road. That includes one that occurred at about 9:23 p.m. April 27th on Ridge Drive. A caller reported a male was walking around the neighborhood, shining a flashlight into windows and looking into the windows of different residences. The reporting party’s son confronted the subject, who fled on foot into a wooded area. The subject was described as 6-foot-2, wearing all black and carrying a black bag. Other suspicious people were seen April 25th on Gayla Drive. They were described as dressed in dark clothing and hoodies, last seen on foot, possibly headed to an empty house on Tony Court. The caller said they came up to her residence and appeared to try to gain entry, but she has her doors locked. The subjects ran off when she came to the door. Another suspicious person was reportedly seen at 6:15 p.m. April 25. A caller reported a 20-year-old male with shaggy hair running down the street without any clothes, on Buckhorn Ridge Road at Buckhorn Lane. The subject went into the woods and possibly put shorts on when he was seen by the reporting party. April 27th, a caller reported an aggressive pit bull running loose on Main Street at Gunther Way. The dog went after the reporting party, who reportedly hit the dog with a shovel. Ampine wood products reported a burglary and the theft of a large amount of copper wire taken from the facility by 2 suspects who walked into the property, on Ridge Road. The reporting party said an estimate based on video surveillance had the burglary occurring at about 1:30 a.m. Monday, April 26th. A suspicious person was reported on Latrobe Road. The reporting party came home to find a male subject sitting in a dog kennel, pulling weeds and petting the dog. The man was described as in his 50s, Hispanic, with brown eyes, and he left in a white Chevy Suburban. Story by Jim Reece This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Friday, 07 May 2010 04:13
Ione Reduces Howard Business Park Fees By $21K
Amador County – The Ione City Council on Tuesday agreed to about $21,000 in costs cuts for the Howard Business Park, and will seek more savings on the 107-acre project. The council discussed the project with Howard Properties Resource Manager Tim K. Smith and authorized reducing city manager and fire chief fees. They also directed staff to look at other reductions. City Manager Kim Kerr said the council reaffirmed that it wants to continue with the city General Plan requirement that any Environmental Impact Report done for a city project must be led by city, paid for by the applicant, and performed by a city consultant. Kerr said the process is done so the city need not worry about legal defense. The council voted 3-0 to not change policy in its General Plan. Councilman Jim Ulm did not attend, and Mayor Skip Schaufel recused himself due to having previously worked as a Realtor for Howard Properties. The reductions include not charging fees for work done by Fire Chief Ken Mackey and by Kerr as city manager. The reductions total $20,975. Kerr said “costs for their time will not be charged to the project.” The council decided that Mackey and Kerr’s work is “fixed costs that we already have,” while extra work for the city attorney, engineer, planner or other staff must be paid by the developer. The fire chief reviews plans with regard to access and fire issues, and health and safety from a firefighting standpoint. The council also agreed to have staff work with Smith to find what other ways they can reduce an estimated $440,000 cost in city staff and consultant time on the project. Kerr said Smith and Howard Properties “asked us to try and work with them but not deviate from our policies.” Kerr said the EIR probably will be a “fixed cost.” Smith thought costs were too high, and the city was not supporting development by not sharing costs. Kerr said Howard Properties wants to lead the project “at a reduced cost or no cost.” She said the city could be lead entity, but it would cost the city and the developer would lose control. Story by Jim Reece This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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