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Power plant's conversion a positive for Calaveras County
Over the next year, the former coal-fired electrical power plant at Buena Vista will be converted to burn a much cleaner fuel - wood waste.
Amador County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a domestic violence call just after 3 a.m. on June 26 from a woman claiming her husband had threatened to kill her.
Norm's Tasting Notes: 2007 Kendall-Jackson California Chardonnay and 2007 Maso Canali Pinot Grigio
I promised a fishing and wine report from my trip to Matlacha, Florida, but I am sorry to say that all I have is a restaurant and wine report.
Sheriff's deputies manage to arrest barricaded gunman
In the early hours of June 26, Amador County Sheriff's Office deputies began surrounding the home of 88-year-old Samuel Jackson Cooper of Pioneer.
Well-known journalist Marcia Oxford retires
Long before the term "economic stimulus" was in fashion, local businesses were getting a much-needed power punch from veteran reporter Marcia Oxford - whose ornate and enthusiastic columns have been a major part of the entrepreneurial spirit of Amador County.
Budget shortfalls cause ARTS route cuts
A $183,000-combination of revenue decline from sales tax and state funding elimination for transit operations has prompted the Amador County Transportation Commission board of directors to cut service on three Amador Regional Transit Service routes and absorb another route's service effective Aug.
Tour Promoter Hired Michael Jackson's MIA Mystery Doctor
Where in the world is Michael Jackson 's doctor? L.A.'s Finest are continuing to search for a Houston-based cardiologist who was on the scene Thursday when the King of Pop went into cardiac arrest at his home and died suddenly .
Fire authority to pay large fee to consultant
A party in November 2008 celebrating passage of Measure M included, from left, Sutter Creek Fire Chief Butch Martin, Holly Boitano and her father, Supervisor Louis Boitano.
Senior activities in Whittier: Green Tea Week at Norwalk Senior Center to boost health and wellness
The Norwalk Senior Center, 14040 San Antonio Drive, will celebrate Green Tea Week today through Friday.
Vacant buildings dominated downtown Amador City
Two men sit on Main Street in Amador City in the 1950s. The Imperial Hotel sits in the background.
Amador guns for first prize at state fair
Doug Wescott, Kurt Todden and Kam Merzlak are building a 17-foot-high replica of the Kennedy Mine headframe for this year's California State Fair exhibit.
Jackson rocked by car break-ins, arrests made
A Lexus parked on Water Street in Jackson was the third vehicle in two hours to have its window shattered in order for thieves to take items inside.
Jackson joins fight to keep state's hands off local money
The city of Jackson isn't taking financial threats from the state of California lying down.
Busy decade for Ione includes the filming of 'Come Next Spring'
A truck heads down Main Street in Ione amidst cheering crowds during an Ione Homecoming Parade in the mid-1950s. Ione Homecoming was the most popular event in the city at the mid-century mark.
Trixter Bassist Joins Lita Ford's Touring Band
'80s hard rock queen Lita Ford has recruited P.J. Farley from TRIXTER / RA as her new touring bassist.
Top Picks: Mother Lode rose show
The loss of some beloved old trees has turned into a gain for the local arts community.
Fountain of youth: Missy Raines stays young touring with new hip
Missy Raines finally has her own family of musicians. While three of the four members in the New Hip are young enough to be her sons, she carefully resists slipping into a parental role, though.
Many Calaveras Transit runs will be eliminated as a result of a 40 percent budget shortfall faced by the public transportation agency.
Area Digest -- Published June 3, 2009
The 15th annual Sierra Hope Ride/Jamestown will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
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