Amador County News, TSPN TV News Video, 11-23-11 ·       Supervisors saluted Amador County native and pilot Dave Richards, who received the FAA’s Wright Brothers Master Pilot award for 55 years of safe flying. ·       Fall colors ushered in Thanksgiving week as locals prepare for friends and family to return for the holidays. ·       High school film makers get chance to help save California black bears in Fish &…

    Amador County News, TSPN TV News Video, 11-21-11 ·       Ione waived concessions for three early retirees to get closer to needed budget cut levels. ·       Vigil occupies SR-49/88 sidewalks in Jackson. ·       Ione city manager said that becoming a basic-aid county has meant a $400,000 loss in Ione tax revenue. ·       USDA proposes rule changes to help designate disasters and deliver assistance more quickly to producers.    

    Amador County News, TSPN TV News Video, 11-22-11 ·       ACTC saw ending a regional fund-sharing agreement could allow the Pine Grove Corridor Improvement Project to move forward quicker. ·       Local contractor sent to prison for six years for not repaying Mel & Faye’s for construction embezzlement. ·       Pine Grove Camp fire fighter work crews switch gears with the changing season. ·       ACTC applies for $950,000 in grants for…

    Amador County News, TSPN TV News Video, 11-18-11 ·       ACTC ended its Tri-county MOU that has brought $100 million in regional highway funding in the last decade. ·       Amador Supervisors delayed sign ordinance enforcement to look into easing business banner regulations. ·       ACTC deflected requests to resume MOU 2 talks. ·       Supervisors heard support from businesses for an easing of banner regulations.    

    Amador County News, TSPN TV News Video, 11-16-11 ·       Sutter Creek heard its 2010-2011 fiscal year preliminary budget numbers are in the black by $30,000. ·       Supervisors deflected criticism of using Proposition 172 funds, saying it is money from the General Fund. ·       County faces an expected loss of Department of Justice participation in its narcotics and gang taskforce, but will adapt with a move to local leadership.…

    Amador County News, TSPN TV News Video, 11-17-11 ·       Three Amador County Catholic parishes will become one during a special service hosted by the Bishop later this month. ·       Amador Cannonball reaches Durango, Colorado, after 960-mile trek. ·       Sutter Amador Hospital donated $2,000 to the Interfaith Food Bank. ·       Amador Catholic Center will begin a remodel this weekend, and will learn its new name later this month. ·      …

    Amador County News, TSPN TV News Video, 11-14-11 ·       2011 Veterans Day Parade filled Main Street in downtown Jackson. ·       Amador Supervisors approve hiring a probation officer, and deputy with AB109 prisoner realignment money. ·       Three city officials in Ione have offered to take early retirement. ·       AWA appoints Thomas president, Molinelli vice president for 2012. ·       The Sutter Creek Planning Commission will look at use of Cole…

    Amador County News, TSPN TV News Video, 11-15-11 ·       Supervisors will consider a temporary ban on medical pot growing, with an aim to put in place a permanent regulation. ·       Amador Unified Community Advisory Committee has selected its officers and set its mission statement to reach families and children with “exceptional needs”. ·       Supervisors seek to allow Compassionate Use marijuana growing, while guarding against illegal grows. ·       El…

    Amador County News, TSPN TV News Video, 11-10-11 ·       Supervisors discussed urging the Forest Service to consider a land swap to privatize federal land holding Amador County summer homes. ·       Sutter Gold Mining Inc. gears up for production under its new president and CEO, Dr. Leanne Baker ·       Amador Lifeline received $10,000 from the county’s prescription drug discount card program. ·       Amador Supervisors urged preservation of Medicare and…

    Amador County News, TSPN TV News Video, 11-11-11 ·       Supervisors moved toward a full, temporary ban of medical marijuana growing in Amador County. ·       AWA OK’d a study to see whether the Amador Water System still needs a regional water treatment plant. ·       Supervisors hear six medical pot growing operations are currently operating in the county, and begin work on a local ordinance to address the issue. ·      …