Amador County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the report of a disturbance wherein four subjects were allegedly pepper sprayed. Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the incident at 5674 Red Oak Drive in the Oaks Mobile Home Park on October 5, 2012 at approximately 2302 hours. Upon arrival, the deputies took statements from the witnesses and involved parties.  In summary, Sheriff’s deputies learned that Brandon Richey had come to the residence and was demanding money he believed he was owed.  A verbal dispute ensued, and Richey allegedly withdrew a canister of pepper spray from his waistband and sprayed several people.  Richey allegedly fled the scene with a female companion in a grey pick up.Later that night after midnight October 6, 2012 at approximately 0314 hours, the grey pick up was located by Amador County Sheriff’s Deputies in Sutter Creek.  At that time, Brandon Richey and Patricia Keathley were detained and interviewed.  Both subjects gave conflicting accounts of what had transpired at the Oaks Mobile Home Park.  A search of Richey and the vehicle was preformed pursuant to the terms of his parole, and a search of Keathley and the vehicle pursuant to the terms of her probation, was conducted.  Within the vehicle a clear plastic baggy containing suspected methamphetamine and a glass methamphetamine smoking pipe were located. Brandon Lee Richey, 28, of Pine Grove was arrested and charged with violation of parole, illegal use of tear gas, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.  Patricia Leigh Keathley, 26, of Sutter Creek was arrested and charged with violation of probation, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

The union that represents Amador County employees the SEIU filed Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) charges against the county on Monday, charging that the Board of Supervisors took an illegal vote to recognize a union decertification while in the middle of contract bargaining with the union. According to the Unfair Labor Practice filing, supervisors violated the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act by approving an ordinance with a "decertification bar that violates the Union's right to represent" county workers. According to the union, "The law clearly spells out a specific window of time -- 90 days before a contract expires -- during which a decertification can be filed and recognized. But the contract doesn't expire until the middle of next year," said Local 1021 representative Mike Fouch. "Adding insult to injury, we're in the middle of bargaining. They come sit with us at the bargaining table then vote to decertify us once they leave the table. How is that anything but bad faith bargaining?" Fouch said.

 Larry, "Lawrence Cenotto" a husband, father, author, historian, archivist emeritus, journalist, radio personality, television sportscaster and talk show host, was a member of many civic and non-profit organizations, He was a kind, firm and generous gentleman who was more than a friend to many. Larry Cenotto passed away on Saturday morning, October 6 of a massive heart attack at his home in Jackson, California, I guess his heart was too big and God called him home, at the age of 80. My wife Susan and I were blessed with his knowledge and helpfulness. Larry was both a mentor and father figure to me. He cast a big shadow, that of a tree, with his many talents branching from his steadfast trunk, I’m sure many would deem the man, immoveable, and rightly so. He will surly be missed but not forgotten. Mr. Larry Cenotto’s Public viewing is slated for 4 to 8 PM on Friday, Oct 12th. Graveside religious ceremonies and interment is slated to be for family and very close friends only. His Memorial Service without casket is set for 11 AM Saturday, the 13th at Daneri's Funeral Home in Jackson, Calif. afterward everyone is invited to Teresa's Restaurant in Jackson Gate for refreshments and shared memories.  The family would like as strong a public showing as possible to honor this great, loving, creative and generous man.