Four men accused of killing a marijuana grow caretaker accepted a plea agreement Wednesday September 19th that will allow them to avoid spending the rest of their lives behind bars. Andrew Marisap;19 Michael Saechao,21; David Tai,23; and Vu Tran, 24, all Pled Guilty to voluntary manslaughter for last September's Killing of victim He Ting Fu. Fu died during an exchange of gunfire that erupted at the marijuana…
On September 12, 2012 at approximately 0116 hours, Amador County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a residence on French Gulch Road in Pine Grove for the report of a possibly intoxicated, suicidal subject. Upon arrival to the scene, a deputy advised that the subject had left the scene minutes prior driving a grey Dodge Durango. An Amador County Sheriff's Sergeant subsequently observed the Dodge Durango stopped on Hwy 88 near…
On September 12, 2012 at approximately 0116 hours, Amador County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a residence on French Gulch Road in Pine Grove for the report of a possibly intoxicated, suicidal subject. Upon arrival to the scene, a deputy advised that the subject had left the scene minutes prior driving a grey Dodge Durango. An Amador County Sheriff's Sergeant subsequently observed the Dodge Durango stopped on Hwy 88 near…
Ione city council members at their meeting tonight will be discussing in closed session existing litigation pursuant to Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board the discussion is scheduled for 30 minutes, Later on in its agenda a public hearing on the Wildflower Development Agreement Introduction and first reading of an ordnance adopting a development agreement with Wildflower Investments, LLC for the Project and subsequently canceling the Development Agreement…
The battle between "Pumps vs. Gravity" pours on, with the Amador Water Agency Board meeting at Mace Meadow Golf Course wendsday sept 12th with up-country residents to discuss how the Gravity Feed Line (GSL) would affect customer rates. AWA General Mgr. Gene Mancebo expressed his concern about the "reliability" of the current pump system, citing electrical, communications and maintenance issues that occur especially during winter storms. He stated that…
In 2010 CalaverasGROWN secured a grant from the USDA to study the feasibility of and plan for a Livestock Processing facility for the Central Sierra region. While this idea is nothing new, this recent effort has finally gotten the train moving towards the creation of a USDA inspected livestock harvest and processing facility. The steering committee, which includes members with diverse backgrounds from throughout the Central Sierra region, has…
(Jackson) the Jackson Revitalization Committee is meeting again this Thursday evening at 6pm in the Jackson Civic Center. On the agenda will be the Gateway Project Update: The committee has been working on enhancing the appearance to the entrance to Jackson with new gateway signage. JRC developed a conceptual design that includes a mock-up of the Kennedy Mine head frame, Tailing Wheel and a miner with an ore cart.…
(Sutter Creek) The upcountry water system was hit hard by last week’s lightning storms. This new damage comes after July’s electrical storm that destroyed computer controls throughout the upcountry water system, causing at least $50,00.00 in equipment damage and staff overtime cost. Amador Water Agency General Manager Gene Mancebo says “last week’s storms severely damaged the computerized control system for the CAWP (Central Amador Water Project) raw water pumps. The…
Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort’s slots paid out over $68.2 million to guests during the month of August. September looks to be just as promising as Jackson Rancheria introduces several exciting fall promotions. “August was a phenomenal month at Jackson Rancheria,” said Rich Hoffman, CEO of Jackson Rancheria. “We are looking forward to the start of football season as we launch our highly anticipated $1,000,000 Pro Pick’Em Challenge.” Story…
Amador County News, TSPN TV News Video, 8-24-12 - In this edition of TSPN News In-Depth, Tom Slivick talks with Amador County Administrative Officer Chuck Iley about the state budget, the role of government, and Proposition 31.
