On July 9, 2020, the Buena Vista Rancheria filed federal litigation challenging the various mitigation payments to the County and other agencies that the Tribe was required to make pursuant to a 2008 Intergovernmental Services Agreement (“ISA”). The payments and other obligations in the ISA …
On July 9, 2020, the Buena Vista Rancheria filed federal litigation challenging the various mitigation payments to the County and other agencies that the Tribe was required to make pursuant to a 2008 Intergovernmental Services Agreement (“ISA”). The payments and other obligations in the ISA …
As of Tuesday, September 14, 2021, Amador County Public Health (ACPH) reports there are currently 141 active COVID cases in Amador County. There have been 49 COVID confirmed deaths to date. A total of 12 individuals are currently hospitalized (6 Amador County residents hospitalized locally &…
The Highway 88 closure that has been in place between Peddlers Ridge in Amador County to the Highway 88/89 interchange (Pickett’s Junction) in Alpine County due to the Caldor Fire, has changed.
Customers Asked to Reduce Water Use Up to 20 Percent
TRAFFIC ADVISORYDELAYS EXPECTEDON STATE ROUTE 104AMADOR COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform utility work on State Route 104 between Industrial Court and Prospect Drive in Sutter Hill from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 12.One-way traffic c…
Ione City Council held a special meeting on Friday, April 23, 2021, at 9 a.m. at Ione City Hall, at 1 East Main Street in Ione and via Zoom. On the agenda — review and approval of hiring BHI Consulting to begin a search for a new Ione City Manager and appointment of an Interim City Manager.
Amador County, CA – Amador County Public Health reports Amador County will qualify to move to the red tier on Sunday, March 14, 2021. The State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy allows for additional re-openings as detailed on the State Activity and Business Tiers spreadsheet. The newly permit…
Social emotional wellness, academic achievement, and the health and safety of all students remain our top priorities. We know our student-athletes benefit greatly from participating in their chosen sports. We also know that athletic participation greatly supports our students’ social-emotion…
UPDATE 2/22: The two victims have been positively identified as 46 year old Trinity Scott Johnson of Ione and 59 year old Deborah Joan Meredith of Ione. Manner of death is homicide for both victims. The cause of death will not be released as this is still a very active investigation. The She…
Meghan Joy O’Keefe, who has worked as the Executive Director of Amador County Arts Council (AKA “AmadorArts”) since 2018, is resigning and moving onto the AmadorArts Board of Directors.
Amador County Sheriff Martin Ryan has announced his plan to retire as the Sheriff of Amador County effective April, 3, 2021. Sheriff Ryan’s career spans 46 years, starting in Amador County. Sheriff Ryan's career started at the Amador County District Attorney’s office where he served for 6 ye…
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon today announced that they have reached an agreement on a package of immediate actions that will speed needed relief to individuals, families and businesses suffering the most s…
In a press conference Thursday, February 4, 2021, Placerville Police Department (PPD) announced the arrest of the biological father and step-mother of 11 year-old Roman Lopez.
On Friday, October 23, 2020, deputies responded to and began investigating a missing persons report. The report was filed by the missing person’s mother who was concerned because her daughter had missed an important court date. At this time, deputies were able to ascertain that the missing p…
Three more reports of catalytic converters being stolen from Toyota Prius vehicles were made in the past four days to the Jackson Police Department. They occurred at Jackson Meadow Apartments, on New York Ranch Road, Buena Vista Drive and Endicott Avenue, on Peak Hill.
The COVID-19 vaccine will be distributed in a series of phases and tiers as recommended by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).
The Jackson Lions Club regrets that the Dandelion Days event in downtown Jackson scheduled for March 20-21, 2021 is cancelled. Vendors who would like a refund of their booth fees should contact the Club at: dandeliondays@jacksonlionsclub.org or call: (209) 296-2275.
COVID-19 cases at Mule Creek State Prison (MCSP) are on a slight decline as active cases reached over 700 since our report on Tuesday, December 8th when inmate cases were at 530. Today, Wednesday, December 16th California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) reports there are …
MONITOR PASS SCHEDULED TO CLOSE AT 2 PM
In the past two months there have been a half a dozen reported thefts of catalytic converters. Some have been stolen by having them cut off with a Sawzall and others have been unbolted. The thefts have occurred during daylight hours and at night. The costs associated with replacing a catalyt…
Amador County, CA – Last week, the State Health Officer signed a regional stay-at-home order for regions with less than 15% Intensive Care Unit (ICU) capacity. Today, the ICU capacity for the Greater Sacramento Region, which includes Amador County, dropped below this threshold to 14.3%, acti…
The Greater Sacramento Region which includes Amador County under the new Regional Stay At Home order, has fallen below the 15% icu capacity. The region is listed today on the states website at 14.3% ICU availability. The Regional Stay Home Order for Amador County and the rest of the region i…
Amador County Moves into Tier 1 (purple-widespread) of the state’s COVID-19 tier system today, Tuesday, December 8, 2020. Counties are now required to implement any sector changes the day following the tier announcement. Tier assignments may now occur any day of the week and may occur more t…
New Restrictions Imposed on Restaurants, Hair Salons, Gyms, and Other Businesses
Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new, regional stay-at-home order as an "emergency brake" to curb the spread of COVID-19 in California.
Billions in immediate, temporary tax relief will support businesses impacted by COVID-19, including an automatic three-month extension for taxpayers filing less than $1 million in sales tax and interest-free payment agreements to larger companies with up to $5 million in sales tax and expand…
This afternoon, Tuesday, November 24, 2020, President Trump continued a time-honored White House tradition by pardoning this year’s National Thanksgiving Turkey in the Rose Garden.
New actions include pulling an emergency brake in the Blueprint for a Safer Economy and strengthening face covering mandate — Vast majority of counties are in the most restrictive tier starting tomorrow
Less than a week before Amador County Unified School District’s scheduled return to in-person learning, a request by the local teachers’ union to delay that return was denied.
In light of rising cases, West Coast states issue travel advisories recommending 14-day quarantines for inter-state and international travel; ask residents to stay local
Calaveras Public Health Reports 7 New Cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County
MONITOR PASS/Highway 89, Ebbetts Pass/Highway 4 & Sonora Pass/Highway 108 Closing Temporarily at 10 a.m. Friday, November 6, 2020
UPDATE (November 2, 2020)
Amador County Treasurer-Tax Collector Michael E. Ryan hereby announces that the FIRST INSTALLMENT of the 2020-2021 taxes is due and payable on November 1, 2020, and will become delinquent if not paid by 5 pm on Thursday, December 10, 2020; thereafter, a 10% penalty will be added. The SECOND …
IONE — Officials at Mule Creek State Prison (MCSP) are investigating the October 14 death of 46-year-old inmate Deandre Austin as a homicide.
On Monday, October 5, 2020, Sutter Creek Police Officer Steven Neely initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for expired registration. After contacting the driver, Sacramento resident Charles Nebel, SCPD Officer Neely learned that he was on probation for narcotics offenses.
On Tuesday, September 29, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed five new cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The cases include one female and two males between 18 to 49 years of age and one female and one male over 65 years of age. Districts 1 and 4 each had two cases to report. One cas…
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