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Amador County
News and Information from Amador County
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Crews Make Quick Work of Fire Near Bear River |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 08/14/2013 01:18 PM
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Pioneer, CA...We would like to thank Sharon Waller for sending in the photos below of Helicopter 404 from Columbia taking a sip from Bear River Reservoir and taking it to a nearby fire...
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Prison Doctor Recovering from Inmate Assault and Two Correctional Sergeants Suffered Minor In Ione |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 08/14/2013 03:30 PM
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Ione, A staff physician is recovering from injuries she suffered yesterday from an attack by a Mule Creek State Prison inmate. Shortly after 8 a.m. on August 12, 2013, inmate Robert Daniel Perry, 61, arrived to a medical appointment at the prison. Without warning, he grabbed the doctor by her hair and started choking her. During the struggle, she managed to activate her personal alarm device. Responding medical staff grabbed the doctor from the inmate’s hold...
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Calaveras Chamber and Historical Society to Host Assemblyman Frank Bigelow August 23rd |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 08/13/2013 12:35 PM
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San Andreas, CA...The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce and the Calaveras Historical Society will host California State Assemblyman Frank Bigelow with an informal reception on Friday, August 23rd from 12 noon to 1:30. The reception is open to the public and will be held in the Historic County Museum located at 30 North Main Street in San Andreas...
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Traffic Update...Multiple Vehicle Accident on Hwy 88 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 08/11/2013 03:25 PM
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Ione, CA..CHP is reporting a multiple vehicle accident on Hwy 88 at Buena Vista where there is a white suv on top of the other vehicles and there are 3 vehicles involved. It is unknown yet if parties are trapped. Please use caution in the area... Update as of 3:30pm...A bit of good news at least relatively. No fatalities, moderate injuries, one flat bed and two regular tow trucks on the way. Normally we try not to post accident photos for lots of reasons but in this one if everyone can walk away with only minor to moderate injuries it is almost grounds for celebration...
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4H Program Representative Job Opening in Amador County |
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Posted by: John_Hamilton on 08/09/2013 03:12 PM
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Amador County, CA...The University of California Cooperative Extension Central Sierra is recruiting for a 40 percent time 4H Program Representative in Amador County. This position will be a part of a team that provides leadership, guidance, and coordination for the Central Sierra 4-H Program. The program representative will recruit, orient and provide ongoing assistance and training for 4-H Volunteer Leaders, Parents and Youth...
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Caltrans Road Report for the Week of 8/11/13-8/17/13 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 08/08/2013 05:57 PM
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Stockton, CA...Caltrans has issued their weekly update on road projects in Amador, San Joaquin, Alpine, Calaveras, Tuolumne & Merced Counties. The projects, details and delay times if any are enclosed....
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Amador Learning Center Awarded $2500 Ethyl Grant |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 08/03/2013 01:46 PM
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Sutter Creek, CA...The Ethyl Grant program from the Foundation for Rural Education and Development awarded the Amador Community College Foundation a $2500 grant for computer equipment recently. The Ethyl Grant provides matching funds to rural communities that are involved with projects aimed at bettering their communities. The grants, ranging from $500 - $2,500 are awarded throughout the year. An estimated $10,000 in funding is available in 2013...
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Traffic Update...Vehicle Rollover on Hwy 88 |
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Posted by: John_Hamilton on 07/30/2013 02:05 PM
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Pioneer, CA..Crew are working an overturned vehicle that is affecting traffic near Buckhorn. Please use caution in the area...
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Fire Update...Structure Fire in Sutter Creek |
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Posted by: John_Hamilton on 07/25/2013 09:27 PM
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| Sutter Creek, CA...Crews are working a fully involved structure fire on Gopher Flat Road. Please use caution and expect delays in the area until the crews have finished with the incident... |
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Fire Update...Vegetation Fire Reported in Eldorado National Forest |
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Posted by: John_Hamilton on 07/23/2013 03:47 PM
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| Mt. Aukum, CA...Crews are responding to a reported vegetation fire spotted by the Blue Mountain Fire Lookout Station. It was about 30 miles north of them in the Eldorado National Forest. Not sure if it's a lightening strike fire or not but could be a possibility... |
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