Firefighters, dispatched late Wednesday night (Oct. 24) to a residential structure fire in the Pine Grove area, arrived to find a three story structure with the basement/ bedroom area well involved in fire. Fire personnel arrived at scene approximately 6 minutes after the 10:59 P.M. dispatch to the house fire at 17780 Redberry Lane. Prior to emergency responders arriving, the occupants of the house were able to safely escape the fire to an area outside of the home.  The Red Cross was called to assist the displaced residents, a husband and wife, and eight children. Firefighters were able to quickly stop the spread of fire and contained it to the basement story of the structure.  The monetary loss to the 4,000 sq. ft. residence is estimated at $150,000 to the structure and $100,000 to contents. The cause of the fire has not been determined.Responding to the fire were, Amador Fire Protection District, Cal Fire, Ione, and Jackson Fire departments.  The ACSO, American Legion Ambulance and the Red Cross also responded.Story from press release, edited by Tom Slivick, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

After five years of construction, Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort will celebrate the Grand Opening of its newly remodeled property on Tuesday, October 30 with a ribbon cutting ceremony and guided tours of the new facility. The expansion and remodel cost over $80 million and includes  a completely refurbished hotel, five new restaurants, entirely remodeled 35,000 square foot gaming area and Poker Room, expansive soaring eagle water feature and remodeled main entrance with improved access to the casino floor. The Grand Opening celebration will begin at 10 a.m. under the newly remodeled porte-cochere with a traditional performance by Tribal drummers and dancers and concluded with a reception at Lone Wolf Restaurant & Lounge, the property's new modern steakhouse.  Bo Marks, Chairman of the Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians, and Rich Hoffman, CEO of Jackson Rancheria, will both speak at the Grand Opening ceremony.  "We are thrilled to celebrate the Grand Opening of the all new Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort," said CEO Rich Hoffman. "It has certainly been a much anticipated process and we appreciate the patience of our loyal guests and employees. Jackson Rancheria has grown tremendously over the years and our most recent renovations reflect that growth."  The Grand Opening festivities will continue through the month as Jackson Rancheria offers its guests several grand opening promotions -- including the $2,000,000 Catch Your Dreams Grand Opening Giveway where players will have a chance to win a brand new home. Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort is located at 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson, CA 95642. 800-822-WINN (9466), JacksonCasino.com.Story from press release, edited by Tom Slivick, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.