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Amador County local agencies recognized for government leadership
A cooperative cost-sharing by local cities and agencies saved $25,000 on a mandated services analysis and won a state government-leadership award.
Fatal collision shuts down traffic in Jackson
Firefighters work to extract the driver of the Crown Victoria Monday afternoon. Photo by: Bill Lavallie Jackson Police Chief Scott Morrison said it appeared the elderly couple in the Crown Victorian had steered into the path of this gray Buick while leaving the parking lot of True Value Hardware.
Street Smarts: Traffic citation teaches motorist about tailgating law
During a recent ride-along with the California Highway Patrol, the officer I was with pulled over a motorist who was following a school bus too closely on southbound Highway 1. Officer Sarah Jackson and I estimated the silver Mazda was about one car length, or 10 feet, away from the rear of the bus.
Amador adjusts Arroyo Ditch pact with Plymouth
A discriminatory clause remains in place from 20 years ago, but is now fine-tuned allowing Plymouth to sell water to the Amador Water Agency.
Workshop on fire hazards in forests
Mountain landowners, business managers, government agency representatives and others involved in managing forestlands are invited to either of two workshops on managing fire hazards in mixed conifer forests.
Musician Rihanna accepts a 2009 Glamour Women of the Year award during the magazine's annual award show in New York Nov.
Jackson Elks to offer free meal to military personnel
The Jackson Elks will honor local military personnel with a meal on Veterans Day, Nov.
Return of the Veterans Parade in Jackson
The American Legion Riders are reviving a longstanding tradition in Amador County that they feel never should have gone away.
DUI-related collisions, arrests pile up in Amador County
A crane truck sits overturned after it was struck by a 1998 Dodge Intrepid on Sept.
Bill Lavallie Dana Jorgensen, left, district director for Sen. Dave Cox, congratulates Sheriff Martin Ryan for being named Peace Officer of the Year by the Amador County Peace Officers' Association.
Pumpkin carving at the Jackson Rancheria
Jackson Rancheria Executive Chef Ed Wickman carved a 700-pound pumpkin for Halloween on Oct.
Irvin 'Bo' Marks named tribal chairperson of Jackson Rancheria
The Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians announced yesterday the results of a special election to fill the seat vacated by the passing of longtime Chairperson Margaret Dalton.
Residents give input on transportation plan update
Forward-looking residents in four sections of Amador County gathered this month to talk local transportation.
Jackson Police dispatcher suspected by department of embezzlement
Last year, Jackson Police detectives successfully investigated and arrested a Little League president for embezzling money while abusing the position of trust he had with the community.
Scott Thomas Anderson Amador County Historical Society President Larry Cenotto and Amador County Supervisor Louis Boitano are at the center of the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new ACHS office and visitor center on Main Street in Jackson on Oct.
Donation-based Yoga on the Labyrinth at Grace Cathedral every Tuesday night
Darren Main, a longtime respected yoga teacher at Yoga Tree and author of several spiritual books, including Yoga and the Path of the Urban Mystic , leads a donation-based yoga class on the labyrinth inside Grace Cathedral every Tuesday evening at 6:15p.m. The setting is reverent, the atmosphere is one of sanctuary, and Darren not only invites but ...
1964 Pontiac Bonneville hearse is a killer ride
Ken Braasch splits his time between Palo Alto and Jackson, Calif. He freelances for a video captioning company and sells vintage items on eBay.
Roberson Enjoying Prolific Year At Summerville High
Junior quarterback Zach Roberson is enjoying a prolific year with his Summerville High Bears.
Storm knocks out power, fells trees
PG&E workers spent several hours repairing a downed power line on Phoenix Lake Road Tuesday.