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Amador County
News and Information from Amador County
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Pine Grove Man Lost His Life in Fatal Motorcycle Collision on Hwy 108 |
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/21/2020 02:55 PM
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Pinecrest, CA...On September 19, 2020 at approximately 1:30 PM, a 36-year-old male from Pine Grove, CA was riding a 2017 Aprilia motorcycle westbound on State Route 108 east of Clarks Fork Road at approximately 65 miles per hour. For unknown reasons, the rider lost control of his motorcycle and traveled off the north roadway edge of State Route 108. After leaving the roadway, both the motorcycle and rider traveled down and embankment, approximately 40-50 feet and struck a tree. Unfortunately, the rider succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
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Chance of Showers Today Before Warming Through the Weekend |
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/18/2020 10:28 AM
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Arnold, CA...The Detailed forecasts for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada & Motherlode from the National Weather Service are below...
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The Beloved Annual “Celebrate Life” Art Auction is going VIRTUAL |
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/17/2020 09:31 PM
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Jackson, CA...The show must go on for the 21st Annual Hospice of Amador & Calaveras “Celebrate Life” Art Auction,and it willꟷVIRTUALLYꟷon Friday, September 18 on Facebook live. This year’s event promises the same excitement as in years’ past, with a live art auction, a raffle-style drawing for valuable prizes, and the ever-popular final event of the evening, which is being called, “I Stand for Hospice.” Director of Community Outreach Wendy Mathis, the lead organizer of the event said, “We’ve been gathering donations of original art and raffle prizes, and we are so excited to see local artists and businesses stepping up during such a challenging time to help us reach our fundraising goal. Every year we are amazed at the community’s generosity, but considering this year’s challenges, it is even more special to receive this kind of support.”
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Amador COVID-19 Update, Stating Today Amador Will Move to Weekly Releases |
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/15/2020 10:16 PM
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Amador County, CA...Amador County Public Health confirms five new cases of COVID-19 in Amador since Friday’s update. The new cases include 4 males and 1 female, 1 aged 18-49, 3 aged 50-64, 1 over the age of 65, 1 residing in Ione, 1 living in Jackson, 1 living in Pine Grove, and 2 in Sutter Creek.
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Traffic Update....Vehicle vs Cow Near Buena Vista Rd / Coal Mine Rd |
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/14/2020 09:13 PM
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Ione, CA...Traffic Update....Vehicle vs Cow Near Buena Vista Rd / Coal Mine Rd
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Hospice of Amador & Calaveras’ 21st Annual “Celebrate Life” Art Auction is coming! |
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/10/2020 03:29 PM
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Jackson, CA...The 21st annual "Celebrate Life" Art Auction, the pivotal fundraiser of the year for Hospice of Amador & Calaveras, is happening virtually, on Friday, September 18. The streamed event will be accessible on Facebook Live, via the KVGC and Hospice Facebook pages. The online auction site will go live at the same time, so for attendees who do not have Facebook, there are two ways to get to the auction:
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Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today through Wednesday Morning Due to Gusty Wind and Low Humidity |
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/08/2020 07:24 AM
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Sacramento, CA...The latest from the National Weather Service..."Gusty north to east wind combined with low humidity will continue critical fire weather conditions today through Wednesday morning. These conditions could impact current wildfires, and extreme caution should be taken to prevent starting additional fires." The full Advisories are below...
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Emergency Camping Prohibition on the Eldorado National Forest |
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/08/2020 02:41 PM
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Placerville, CA...In addition to the emergency closures and the fire ban announced for California national forests earlier today, the Eldorado National Forest is one of 5 forests Northern California included in Regional Order No. 20-09 which was issued this evening, and prohibits all camping except in wilderness areas and within 500 feet of the Pacific Crest Trail. This order is effective beginning Tuesday, September 8, 2020, for the Eldorado National Forest, Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, Lassen National Forest, Plumas National Forest, and Tahoe National Forest.
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Death on Lake Camanche, BUI Crash Leaves Eight Injured, One Female Deceased |
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/07/2020 01:40 PM
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Jackson, CA...On September 6, 2020 at approximately 9:19 PM Amador County Sheriff’s dispatch was notified that a vessel ran aground and crashed while on Lake Camanche. It was reported that the vessel had eight occupants to include 6 adults and 2 children who were all injured.
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Heat & Fire Weather Are In Our Future |
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/05/2020 12:30 PM
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Arnold, CA...Ladies, Gents, Boys & Girls...The National Weather Service says it will be excessively hot and the fire risk will be high for the next few days. One great things about our area is that if you don't like the weather where you are in 30 minutes or so up or down the hill you can change your heat setting by over 20 degrees. The full warnings are below...
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