Amador County News, TSPN TV News Video, 12-12-11 ·       Ione discussed a fifth early retirement and cutting employee benefits, as it adopted a budget with a $200,000 deficit. ·       Amador Chamber donated $1000 in cash and basketball shoes to Sports For The Worlds Children. ·       Amador Land Use Committee plans two workshops to get input from businesses on specific banner marketing needs, and public input. ·       Amador Fire…

    Amador County News, TSPN TV News Video, 12-7-11 ·       Amador County approved a tax revenue sharing agreement with Plymouth on Tuesday for two residential developments. ·       A U.S. District Court judge reconsidered a lawsuit by claimed elders against the recognition of the Buena Vista Me-Wuk Indians. ·       Electronic sign leasers sought county help to avoid a possible $10,000-a-day fine from Caltrans. ·       Free Holiday Hay Rides Return this…

    Amador County News, TSPN TV News Video, 12-8-11 ·       “Today’s Seniors Living Well” wrapped its winter season with a Christmas special. ·       Burning piles now allowed on Air District “Burn Days,” but CDF officials urge caution in burning. ·       Medical pot growers voice support of Amador County permanent marijuana control ordinance. ·       Sutter Amador Hospital hosts a “Gluten-Free Support Group” meeting Thursday, Dec. 8. ·       Amador Water Agency…

    Amador County News, TSPN TV News Video, 12-6-11 ·       East Bay Municipal Utility District plans to revise its 30-year water plan to deferring an enlargement of the Pardee Reservoir. ·       SERVPRO “Coated With Love” coat drive surpassed last year’s numbers, gathering more than 900 coats. ·       A large electronic sign could be gone for good from the Elks Lodge parking lot. ·       An Ione man was arrested Friday…

    Amador County News, TSPN TV News Video, 12-2-11 ·       Sacramento Bishop Soto proclaimed new St. Katharine Drexel Parish in Amador County. ·       Jackson Rancheria and Sheriff’s Office began their annual toy drive, and Rancheria’s freee Holiday Hay Rides begins next week. ·       Amador Chamber urged public input for an Amador County banner code workshop, as Jackson plans its own signage code workshops. ·       Saint Katharine Drexel Church and…

    Amador County News, TSPN TV News Video, 12-5-11 ·       The Forest Service fought nine wildfires in the El Dorado National Forest last weekend, including a 350-acre fire near Salt Springs Reservoir. ·       Two replacement candidates filed to be on ballot for the election to recall Ione Mayor David Plank. ·       The Amador Child Abuse Prevention Council offers tips in helping to prevent child sexual abuse. ·       CDF fought…

    Amador County News, TSPN TV News Video, 11-30-11 ·       Jackson City Council discussed a potential sign ordinance enforcement crackdown. ·       ACTC looked at widening the use of its new Sutter Hill Transit Center for teleconferencing and college classes. ·       Jackson plans workshops on non-conforming and illegal signs in Jackson, & potential impacts from enforcing existing city laws. ·       CDF’s Amador-El Dorado chief said the burning season is prime…

    Amador County News, TSPN TV News Video, 12-1-11 ·       Amador Supervisors fund Chamber and urge it to work with the Council of Tourism. ·       Buying local with air and land ambulance services offers family membership, and “peace of mind”. ·       Tahoe ski resorts looking to get the winter Olympics. ·       Amador Supervisors fund Chamber of Commerce with $20,000 from contingencies. ·       Treasure and Tax Collector said Amador County…

    Amador County News, TSPN TV News Video, 11-29-11 ·       ACTC approved a new Sutter Hill Transit Center contract amendment and discussed the makeup of a new teleconference center there. ·       Amador County will get a new State Assembly representative in 2012, as redistricting has removed Alyson Huber, who will run for reelection in District 8. ·       Amador County Association of Realtors and Raley’s each donated $5,000 to the…

    Amador County News, TSPN TV News Video, 11-28-11 ·       Amador Supervisors passed a ban on outdoor marijuana growing and started work on a permanent ordinance. ·       A temporary county directional sign ordinance for economic hard times gets a public hearing Dec. 13. ·       Supervisors directed staff to begin work on a comprehensive medical marijuana growing regulations. ·       An injured Tracy CDF fire captain was moved to Santa Clara…