TRAFFIC NEWS.....Hwy 88 Closed at 3.5 Miles East of Silver Lake to Kirwood/Carson Spur for Avalanche Control
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 04/11/2010 08:21 PM
Amador County, CA.....HWY 88 IS CLOSED FROM 3.5 MI EAST OF SILVER LAKE TO KIRKWOOD /CARSON SPUR/ (AMADOR CO) AT 1856 HRS ON 4/11/10 - DUE TO AVALANCHE CONTROL - MOTORISTS ARE ADVISED TO USE AN ALTERNATE ROUTE. CHAINS OR SNOW TIRES ARE REQUIRED FROM 9 MI EAST OF PINE GROVE TO 3.6 MI WEST OF DEW DROP (AMADOR CO). CHAINS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL VEHICLES ......
TRAFFIC HAZARD......Mud Slide at Hwy 88 and Spur in Amador County
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 04/11/2010 08:15 PM
Amador County, CA.....CHP is reporting a mud slide at Hwy 88 and Spur. Several vehicles have blocked the roadway. Spur is currently closed. Please avoid the area if at all possible.
Let's Be Careful out there...several accidents on wet roads
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/11/2010 05:39 PM
Kirkwood, CA...Crews are working several accidents right now including a head on collision near Kirkwood on Hwy 88. It is a non-injury.
Ambulance Contracts Look Good To Go For another 5 years
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/26/2010 07:29 AM
San Andreas, CA...The focal point of the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday was the study session on renewing the County's contract with it's existing providers. American Legion Ambulance Service and Ebbetts Pass Fire and Protection District look good to go for another 5 years. The study session was lightly attended which is in some ways a good straw poll that most of the public were comfortable enough that they could comfortably stay away and not have their voices heard. This isn't to say there weren't concerns earlier in the process that were heard at previous public meetings. One change in response to concerns is all extended response time calls will be automatically
Stockton Area Gangs Involved in Shootings at Jackson Rancheria This Morning
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/14/2010 11:30 PM
Jackson, CA...About 5:30am this morning, Stockton area gang members were involved in a shooting of two individuals atJackson Rancheria Casino. One of the young men was shot in the neck and the other was shot in the face. They were flown to area hospitals for treatment. One is said to be 15 years old and the other 18 years old. Security personnel, Amador County Sheriff's deputies and CHP reacted quickly in setting up a perimeter and apprehending five suspects...
Pioneer, CA...Crews are responding to a head-on collision where a hay truck and a vehicle have gotten together. The big rig has overturned and the westbound lane is blocked...
The Resource Connection Honored At Congressman's Town Hall ~By John Hamilton
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/17/2010 07:56 AM
Frogtown, CA...Jeannie Hayward & Mike Kriletich and others were on hand from The Resource Connection to accept an honor from Congressman Lungren on the great job they have done here locally serving their communities. On a previous visit Congressman Lungren had visited their new facility and came away impressed with their operation....
Congressman Lungren, Jeannie Hayward & Mike Kriletich Above
To my Greggy on Valentine's Day:
I adore you my darling. I am so happy to be celebrating another year of our love and happiness!
Yours,
Mrs. F
Grief Support Classes Starting In Avery Next Month
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/12/2010 07:35 PM
Avery, CA...“Hospice of Amador & Calaveras” along with local Attorney and Grief Counselor ,Mike Milward, will be organizing and facilitating a 6 week grief support group to be held at the Avery Middle School Library on Tuesday nights (tentatively starting on 3/16/10) from 6:30 – 8:00pm. It is not a drop in, it is a six week commitment...
Angels Camp, CA...The Bret Harte campus was ground zero for young grapplers this weekend for the Annual AMA Youth Wrestling Tournament of Champions Qualifier. Teams from our surrounding area filled the place to overflowing. Wrestling is definitely "Big Time" here in the Motherlode. The Motherlode Wrestling Association holds a group of three qualifying meets leading up the Championships at the end of February at Columbia College...
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