Monday, March 15, 2010

Two injured in a shooting at Jackson Rancheria Casino Sunday

Two people were injured and another arrested following an early morning shooting Sunday at the Jackson Rancheria casino.

According to Amador County under Sheriff Jim wegner, the Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call about 5:30, reporting a shooting within the casino. Amador County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to find two Hispanic male victims, one eighteen years of age and one fifteen years of age, that had suffered small caliber gunshot wounds to the face and neck. The victims were transported by helicopter to valley area hospitals, and both are reportedly in stable condition. Sheriff’s Deputies, assisted by Jackson Rancheria Casino Security, and officers from the Jackson and Sutter Creek Police Departments established a perimeter around the casino parking structure where the suspect and several associates were seen fleeing. Members of the Amador County Sheriff’s SWAT Team cleared the parking structure and all vehicles. Four subjects involved in the shooting or associated with the suspected shooter were located in two vehicles in the parking garage. As the parking structure search was being completed, a citizen reported seeing two suspicious Hispanic males running from the brush in the area of Dalton Road near Hwy 88. A California Highway Patrol Officer assisting with the perimeter detail detained the two subjects. Amador County Sheriff’s Detectives who had been at the scene conducting the initial investigation responded and with the use of the surveillance video of the incident were able to confirm the two subjects were involved in the shooting, one of them being the shooter. Wegner said the shooter is a late teen to early twenty year old Hispanic male, who at this point is refusing to identify himself. Investigators have also determined the victims, the suspect and all involved parties are from the Stockton area, and associateD with the Sureno and Norteno gangs. Wegner says the firearm used in the shooting has not yet been recovered and the shooter has been arrested and booked into the Amador County Jail for attempted murder and is being held without bail.

A dog that bit a child in Pioneer March 7 has been found and is under quarantine

Amador County Animal Control and the Public Health Department confirmed today that a dog that bit a child in Pioneer ON Sunday, March 7^TH has been found and is under quarantine. The child was riding a bicycle on Buckhorn Ridge Road near Pioneer Park and was chased and bitten by a dog described by the child as a brown Pit Bull or similar type dog with black and white markings. Health Department Officials say if the dog remains healthy by the end of quarantine; the child will not need to undergo the series of rabies shots.

Cause of a 2008 Calaveras County plane crash remains unknown

Wally Boeck’s final flight ended, fatally near the southern shores of Lake Camanche back on November 6^th of 2008. Now after more than a year of analysis, in their final report issued March 3, National Transportation Safety Board investigators have concluded the probable cause of Boeck’s crash was “the pilot’s incapacitation for unknown reasons.” Boeck collapsed several minutes after taking off from Rancho Murieta Airport and for the next hour, his Globe Swift GC-1A flew on while a pilot and videographer in a chase plane watched helplessly. David Clinchy , the pilot of the chase plane and a friend of Boeck’s repeatedly tried to raise him on the radio, but heard nothing. The next morning, Calaveras County Sherrif’s Department search teams found the wreckage of the plane. Boeck was 67 and the former head of the California Student Aid Commission. He was one of 32 fatal general aviation crashed in California in 2008.

Jackson Planning Commission meets tonight to hear a familiar request

The public hearing for a conditional use permit for a liquor store at the former location of the Biggest Little Kitchen Shop will be heard for a second time. The first time the commission had several questions for the owners of the Bottle Shop, who will be returning tonight with some answers. The public hearing will begin at 6 p.m. in the Civic Center.

Ione City Council will hold a special meeting Tuesday

The closed session discussion will include potential litigation. City Manager Kim Kerr could not confirm that the potential litigation involved the Scully Robertson Initiative that would take the authority from the City Council regarding the police department and give it to the County. Several City Council members had expressed an interested in bringing a lawsuit against the initiative in public meetings. The meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m. at the Ione City Hall.

Two arrested in Calaveras County Friday following a traffic stop

A deputy with the Calaveras County Sherriff’s Department stopped the car at 1 a.m. on Hwy 12 near lower Double Springs Road. During a search, officers found metal knuckles, hypodermic needles, and what appeared to be methamphetamine and a methamphetamine smoking pipe. The driver, 29 year-old Don Alan Atencio of San Andreas and his passenger 36 year-old Troy Matthew Gordillo of Fairfield, were booked into the Calaveras County Jail.

Republican Congressman Lungren joins members of his party in supporting earmarks

Republican Congressman Dan Lungren has joined other members of his party in supporting a one year moratorium on targeted spending projects, better known as “earmarks.” Republicans in the House made the pledge last week, a day after house Democrats banned earmarks to “for profit companies.” Earmarks allow lawmakers to receive money for projects in their districts without going through the traditional competitive process for federal funding. Republicans and Democrats in the Senate have yet to approve any type of similar agreement on earmarks.

Amador County Public Health will hold free flu clinic Tuesday

Both the Season Flu and H1N1 vaccines will be available from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Public Health Department on Conductor Boulevard in Sutter Creek. Vaccines will be available for all Amador County residents. H1N1 Flu Vaccinations are free, and while supplies last, the Seasonal Flu vaccine will be available for $10. Medicare billing will be available. For more information, call the Amador County Public Health Flu Line at 223-6697 (English), 223-6642 (Spanish) or Public Health at 223-6407.

Friday, March 12, 2010

AWA lifts conservation measures for CAWP

The Amador Water Agency is lifting the conservation measures placed in effect March 4 for the CAWP Water system service area. AWA interim General Manager Gene Mancebo says the storage pond levels are down to a safe margin and there is no longer the need to ask for water conservation. The Water Agency appreciates the efforts of its customers and thanks them for their cooperation.

Daylight Saving Time begins once again this Sunday

Clocks are set one hour a head Sunday morning at 2 a.m. for Daylight Saving Time. Beginning in 2007, Daylight Saving Time was extended one month and begins for most of the United States at to the second Sunday in March and lasts until 2 a.m. on the first Sunday of November.

Calaveras County, Trinitas owners each received good news from court this week

Both parties involved in the Trinitas Golf Course owners versus Calaveras County lawsuits received good news this week. Judge Ronald H. Sargis of the Eastern District federal Bankruptcy Court in Modesto decided to send one of the lawsuits back to Calaveras County Superior Court, with a second lawsuit to continue to be handled by the bankruptcy court. Since last year, Trinitas owners Michael and Michelle Nemee have filed three lawsuits against Calaveras County – two of the lawsuits argue that a golf course is a legal form of agritourism under county law and one argues that county officials mishandled environmental studies for the golf course built on the Nemee’s 280-acre olive farm.

Two Calaveras Sheriff’s deputies honored by MADD

Two Calaveras County Sheriff’s deputies were honored this week for DUI related arrests. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) invited 80 regional peace officers to a ceremony in Ripon to thanks them for their efforts in enforcing DUI laws. Deputy Sheriff Josh Shemenski and Deputy Scott Kirkman both received awards based upon the number of DUI related arrests the two deputies enforce during 2009. The pair received pins to wear on their uniforms commemorating the achievement.

Amador Community Band annual spring concert this Sunday

The Amador County Community Band, under the direction of Ernie Kapphahn and Irv Gidding, will host its annual spring concert Sunday. The Amador County Community Band proudly represents the County and has been selected to perform in June of this year in Washington D.C. for the National Community Concert Band Sousa Festival, a salute to the legendary march king, John Philip Sousa. This free concert will feature a special patriotic salute, a medley of traditional American folk songs, highlights from “The Unsinkable Molly Brown” and “The King and I”, and more. Music will begin promptly at 2 p.m. at the Amador Senior Center Auditorium, New York Ranch Road in Jackson with refreshments to follow.

Fourth annual 49er Bypass Run / Walk Challenge scheduled for tomorrow

The fourth annual 49er Bypass Run / Walk Challenge takes place tomorrow morning at 8 a.m. Starting line for this one mile, 5K and 10K event is on Main Street in Sutter Creek. Registration begins at 7 a.m. Entry fees are $25 for adults, $10 for youths aged 6 to 17. For more information, visit the Amador County Recreation Agency Web site at www.goacra.org.

Local author to hold two book signings this month in Jackson

Local author George Erdosh will once again be signing his book “What Recipes Don’t Tell You—from Appetizers to Zucchini” twice this month in Jackson. Erdosh will be at Hein and Company Bookstore this Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. and back Saturday, March 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. at across the street at the Kitchen Store. The newest book lists information and references in 186 alphabetic entries that should be at the fingertip of any cook wishing to be efficient, knowledgeable and well-equipped to prepare great dishes with minimal effort. For more information and an 18-page sample, visit http://whatrecipesdonttellyou.com.

The Amador County Arts Council Spring Music Series will begin Sunday

Manny Sosa will entertain patrons with his acoustic melodies at Teresa’s Banquet Room from 3 to 5 p.m. this Sunday as part of the Amador County Arts Council Spring Music Series. This will kick off the five week series that benefits the Arts Council. Next Sunday the Feather River Band will perform, followed by the Renaissance Men in two weeks. A full schedule can be viewed at www.acaconline.com. For more information, contact the Arts Council at 223-9038.

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Amador Animal Control, Public Health looking for owners of dog that bit a child in Pioneer

Amador County Animal Control and Public Health departments are seeking information about a dog that bit a child in Pioneer Sunday, March 7. The child was riding a bicycle on Buckhorn Ridge Road near Pioneer Park around 2 p.m. and was chased and bitten by a dog described by the child as a brown Pit Bull or similar type dog with black and white markings. The dog was with its owners, a woman with red hair and a man, who immediately put the dog in a blue Ford SUV and left the area. Animal Control would like to speak to the owner of the dog to confirm the dog is alive and well so the child who was bitten does not have to receive a series of rabies injections. Animal Control is asking anyone with information to call 223-6378.

Amador Supervisors approve, deny funding requests for local organizations

During these tough economics times, many local organizations are turning to the County for assistance. At Tuesday’s Amador County Board of Supervisors meeting, three different organizations were listed on the agenda to ask the board for funding. Common Ground Senior Services was expected to request its usual $15,000, but did not as a representative was not in attendance of the meeting. The Board also decided that the budget for the Amador Child Abuse Prevention Council was stable at this time and determined no funding would be made available now but the item may come back in the future. It was decided, however, that the Board would fund the Amador Economic Development Corporation with $15,000. AEDC Executive Director Ron Mittelbrunn approached the Board a few weeks ago to request $35,000 to keep the organization going through the economic down turn. District 2 Supervisor Richard Forster said that this would only be a one time contribution and that Mittelbrunn would have to come back before the board with quarterly reports. The funding will now allow Mittelbrunn to go out into the community and let people know the fees have been lowered and there is more opportunity out there for small business loans.

Local law enforcement is warning residents of an attempted kidnapping Wednesday

According to Calaveras County Sheriff’s Department reports, the victim stated she was walking on Silver Rapids Road in Valley Springs at approximately 10 p.m., near Hartvickson Road when she was contacted by two subjects in a silver Mazda two door with a rear tinted window and the passenger side headlight out. The passenger grabbed the victim’s t-shirt through the window of the vehicle then attempted to step out of the vehicle while holding the victim’s shirt. The victim broke away and ran to her boyfriend’s residence to call the Sheriff’s Department. She described the driver as a white male, mid 20’s, with spiked blonde hair and a loop shaped piercing on his lower lip. The passenger was a Hispanic male, mid 30’s with a handlebar mustache. If you have any information regarding this incident, contact Calaveras County Sheriff’s Investigations at 754-6500.

Awards dinner planed for Friday in Jackson to honor Golden Nugget Winners

Kathleen Harmon of the Interfaith Food Bank and Floyd Martin of the American Legion will be honored at a dinner tomorrow night as the recipients of the Margaret Dalton Golden Nugget Awards. This prestigious award is given to Amador County’s unsung heroes, an inspiration of the late Margaret Dalton, Jackson Rancheria’s Tribal Chairperson for more than 25 years. Harmon serves as the Executive Director of Amador County’s Interfaith Food Bank and oversees the fundraising and procurement of food to operate the daily food distribution, recruitment and management of the 100 percent volunteer staff. Martin is a 24-year, Paid up for Life (PUFL) member of The American Legion and a Vietnam era veteran who served in the United States Air Force from 1960-64. Since his discharge he has continually contributed to his community, Amador County, and for the past 10 years has served local veterans as the Amador County Veterans Service Officer. The awards dinner will be held Friday at Thomi’s in Jackson. Reserve your seats online or call the Chamber office 223-0350.

A brave neighbor took on a would-be robber Wednesday night in Valley Springs

According to the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Department, Joe Brum noticed a male subject with a flashlight at neighbor’s house across the street in the 4300 block of Hartvickson Road between 8 and 9 p.m. Brum confronted the male subject who swung an unknown sharp object at his abdomen. Brum said he then took the suspect to the ground and attempted to take him to the neighbor’s door step to call the Sheriff’s Department, but the suspect escaped and fled to a field behind the neighbor’s house toward Cane Lane. The suspect is described as 6 foot tall, early 20s, short blonde hair, medium built and wearing dark clothing. If you have any information regarding this incident, contact Calaveras County Sheriff’s Investigations at 754-6500.

Big rig accident shut down Highway 88 for hours this morning

A big rig accident on Highway 88 Wednesday closed the road for most of the night into the early morning hours. According to the Amador CHP, 44-year-old John Masters of Carson City, Nevada, was driving westbound on the highway east of lower Jackson Valley Road around 11 p.m. at a stated speed of 57 mph when he took his eyes off the roadway for a moment to get a cigarette. Due to his inattention, the driver allowed the truck to travel off the north edge of the highway. This caused the right side of the vehicle and its tank trail to slide across the rock and dirt embankment continuing through a fence and into a tree. The road was closed to remove the big rig until 6:45 a.m. this morning. No injuries were reported and no other vehicles were involved.

Calaveras Supervisors approved hiring of chief assistant county administrator

The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to hire some help for an understaffed administrative office. Director of Human Resources Francine Osborn told the Board that if staffing levels were not increased, the existing staff would be unable to meet the budgeting and financial needs of the county. Osborn examined the administrative office structure of more than 15 other counties in preparing her recommendation. With Board approval, the administrative office will add a chief assistant county administrator, who will work right below County Administrator Jeanne Boyce. The position pays $61 an hour, and along with an administrative analyst position that was also approved Tuesday, will cost the county between $200,000 and $245,000 a year.

11^th annual Jackson Lions Club Dandelion Days Softball Classic begins today

The 11th annual Jackson Lions Club Dandelion Days Softball Classic begins today and continues through Saturday. Games will be played on the softball fields at Detert Park, Argonaut High School, Amador High School and St. Sava Mission. A total of 26 high school teams are expected to participate - 16 varsity teams and 10 junior varsity teams. Defending champion Escalon High School will play its first game on Thursday at 2:15 p.m. at Detert Park against Golden Sierra High School. Games will continue throughout the day on Thursday at both fields, then resume at noon on Friday. And last year’s runner-up team from Bear River High School plays its first game on Friday at noon at the Argonaut varsity field against Bret Harte High School. On Saturday, games will begin at 8:30 a.m. on three fields. The championship varsity game is scheduled for Saturday at 5:45 p.m. at Detert Park.

Sheriff Ryan, ACCNET Commander Long to speak about combating marijuana cultivation

Amador County Sheriff Martin Ryan and Jackie Long of the Amador County Combined Narcotics Enforcement Team will make a presentation on combating commercial cultivation of marijuana at the next Amador-El Dorado Forest Forum. The two will talk about the damage to ecosystems and the dangers facing those who recreate, work and live in the forests. The meeting is Wednesday, March 17, 6 p.m. at Strings in the Amador Plaza Shopping Center. The Amador-El Dorado Forest Forum is a group of forestry professionals, forest educators and others interested in forestry practices and issues in the two-county area. The meeting is open to the public.

Two Amador County Odyssey of the Mind teams will be headed to the State finals

Terri Daly, one of the coaches of the Jackson Junior High School team that will be headed to the next round of competition March 27, says Odyssey of the Mind is a program the teaches creativity. During the regional finals, two Jackson teams medaled, taking gold and bronze, with a fourth / fifth grade team from Pine Grove Elementary also awarded a bronze, but only the gold medal team from Jackson as well as the Pine Grove team will go to State finals. The teams, made up of five to seven students, have to come up with a solution to a long term problem. Both teams will present the same solutions to their long term problems at State but do have the opportunity to improve them. Daly says the programs success is thanks to the dedicated coaches, but added that the ideas to solve the problems come from the students alone.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

ARTS approves contract for Real-Time Passenger Information Service

Amador Regional Transit System (ARTS) has contracted with WebTech Wireless Inc., a leading provider of vehicle fleet location-based services, to utilize its NextBus™ Real-Time Passenger Information Service. The NextBus contract outfits ARTS entire fleet with NextBus GPS location devices and uses NextBus patented technology that predicts real-time bus arrival information. NextBus will also install roadside LED digital bus stop displays and a large LCD transit center sign that will bring this information to riders. The NextBus system includes the ability to sign up for automatic email or text alerts, giving riders time to meet their bus reducing wait times.

Calling all actors for Blue Mountain’s production of ‘Caught in the Net’

The Blue Mountain players are looking for a supporting male character for their up coming performance “Caught in the Net.” Director Kate Hamon says she is looking for a man between 40 and 55 to play the role of Stanley Gardner. The production will take place in West Point and a reading will be held Thursday night. No acting experience is necessary, just a desire to learn and perform. “Caught in the Net” is the story of two young people who fall in love online and decide to meet. For more information or to get a copy of the script, contact Hamon at 257-1406 or Vicky Sneed at 293-7979

Amador Supervisors approve early retirement incentive program

The Amador County Board of Supervisors have once again approved an early retirement incentive program for the upcoming fiscal year. Currently, the County is facing a $4.7 million deficit for 2010-11. District 2 Supervisors Richard Forster says that the County is asking employees to continue the 36-hour work week that will save the county $2 million and is looking at retirement incentives instead of layoffs that would save the County more in the long run. Forster says that retirement options will cost the County $40,000 per employee in this budget year, while layoffs would cost $40,000 per employee over a period of 18 months.

Sutter Creek City Council approves ballot argument for Measure N

The Sutter Creek City Council held a special meeting Monday to approve the language of a ballot argument for the Measure N Gold Rush Ranch referendum. According to Assistant City Manager Sean Rabe, an ad hoc committee was created after the Council approved placing the measure on the ballot to work on the argument for the voter guide. Councilmembers Linda Rianda and Sandy Anderson, and Planning Commissioner Frank Cunha made up the committee and submitted their draft to the Council Monday. In the argument, it states “The Sutter Creek City Council urges a YES vote on Measure N to ensure the City receives the significant community benefits of the Gold Rush Ranch project.” The Council approved the argument, which will now be sent to the County Elections Department to be included in the ballot.

Amador Tennis Club hosting tournament to raise funds for Argonaut courts

The Amador Tennis Club is working to raise funds to repair the Argonaut High School tennis courts this year. They are getting close to their goal of raising $20,000 to replace damaged asphalt, repair cracks and fill, then resurface, repaint, restripe the courts. In support of this effort, a fund-raising tournament will be held March 26 through 28 with a barbeque and raffle. It is open to adults and experienced teens. The registration deadline is Monday, March 15. Call 304-0004 if you are interested in helping with the tournament, donating a raffle prize or any additional questions.

CPUC announces plans to investigation PG&E SmartMeter complaints

The California Public Utilities Commission plans to investigate complaints about PG&E’s new SmartMeters. According to the CPUC, many customers are blaming the digital SmartMeters for higher energy bills. Customers have complained that their gas and electric bills have soared after the devices were installed. PG&E has said that the meters are accurate and blames the higher bills on hot weather conditions this past summer and rate increases. The CPUC plans to name a consultant later this week to investigate the accuracy of the meters.

Sutter Creek man reunited with pet parrot earlier this week

A Sutter Creek man was reunited with his parrot thanks to some helpful neighbors. Grady Kincaid was taking his daily walk Monday evening with his dog and parrot when something spooked the bird. Tocaloo, a blue front Amazon parrot, took to the skies and perched on top of a two story building. This being unusual behavior, Kincaid wasn’t sure what to do. So he contacted his neighbor, Carolyn who called her husband, Rodger, who was able to get a double-decker ladder and helped rescue the bird. Kincaid was grateful for the help in recovering his beloved pet.

Jackson to hold Saturday evening music program this summer

Locals and visitors alike will have a new reason to visit downtown Jackson Saturday evenings this summer. During Monday night’s Jackson City Council meeting a proposal from Temple Studios for a Summer Music Program in Petkovich Park was approved. According to City Manager Mike Daly, the program will run every other Saturday beginning June 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. Daly says the bands will vary during the run of the program and include Jazz, Big Band and other favorites. More details will be available closer to the opening on the City’s Web site.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Arnold man arrested Monday for grand theft, bomb possession charges

A 38-year-old Arnold man was arrested Monday afternoon for grand theft and bomb possession related charges. According to the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Department, Billy Pinks Jr. was arrest at the intersection of Highway 49 and Dogtown Road for grand theft and possession of stolen property. Prior to transporting Pinks to the County Jail deputies searched him and discovered a CO2 cartridge in his pocket. During the booking process Pins told deputies the CO2 cartridge was similar to a “sparkler,” and after closer examination deputies discovered the cartridge contained black powder. A Calaveras County Sheriff’s Bomb Technician responded to the jail to inspect the cartridge and identified the object as an explosive and rendered it safe. Pinks was booked at the Calaveras County Jail for grand theft, possession of stolen property, bringing explosive in to County Jail and possession of an explosive in a public place. He is being held on $550,000 bail.

AWA, Jackson to host outreach meeting tomorrow afternoon

The Amador Water Agency together with the City of Jackson will host an outreach meeting for its customers Wednesday afternoon. Committee members that will be present for the meeting include AWA Directors Bill Condrashoff and Don Cooper and Jackson City Council members Keith Sweet and Patrick Crew. During the meeting a wastewater update for the City will be presented as well as a regional approach to reclamation update. Other topics will include the Jackson sphere of influence expansion / overlapping service areas, the Tanner / Ione Treatment Plant Studies, lead and copper testing and the AWS Financial Plan Study. The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the Civic Center.

Amador Resource Conservation District sponsors speech contest

The Amador Resource Conservation District will sponsor a speech contest for high school students residing in the Amador Resource Conservation District next week. The topic is “How the resource conservation district can assist schools with natural resource education.” The speech must be at least three minutes, and not more than five minutes. First place award is $200, second place is $100 and third place is $75. The winner will compete in the regional speech contest in April. The local contest will take place Thursday, March 18 at 5 p.m. at the County GSA building on Airport Road. Interested students should contact Amy Rocha at 223-6535 for more information.

ACUSD Board to hold special meeting Wednesday night

The Amador County Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting immediately following Wednesday’s regularly scheduled meeting. On the agenda is a resolution of non-reelection of probationary certificated employees. The Board is required by law to give notice to all employees of their decision to reelect or not reelect them before March 15 of the employee’s second complete consecutive school year of employment by the district. After discussion and a vote on the resolution, the Board will continue with the regularly scheduled Amador County Office of Education meeting.

ACHS asking for nominations of endangered Native American, historic sites

The Amador County Historical Society is asking county residents to nominate the Native American and historic local sites they feel are most endangered. By taking nominations, the historical society can learn what Native American and historic sites residents believe the county is in the greatest danger of losing, and evaluate potential losses and “costs,” if the county does lose them. When the endangered sites and structures the society and public doesn’t want to lose are obtained, the society plans to gather and record information about the site’s history, and will suggest what steps will be taken to minimize or avoid the loss of endangered sites and structures around Amador. Information to include in nominations, accepted through March 31 are: the name and location, brief explanation for each site and why you think it’s endangered, name and contact information, and whether or not you are a ACHS member. Send nomination lists to: Amador County Historical Society, P.O. Box 761, Jackson, 95642.

Daffodil Hill will not open until March 19

The Ryan family has decided to delay the opening of Daffodil Hill this year a week. The Ryans told HomeTown Radio Monday that the opening scheduled for Saturday would not take place. Instead, the plan is to now open the Hill Friday, March 19. Winter weather this week and the amount of blooms on the Hill were cited as reasons for the delay. This year the Ryans have planted 16,000 more bulbs all over the Hill and erected a monument in honor of their parents who both passed away last year. While open the Hill maintains public hours Monday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 296-7048 for more information.

Testing for census jobs scheduled for Friday in Sutter Creek

Testing for census jobs in Amador County will take place this Friday, March 12 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Sutter Creek Community Building in Sutter Creek. The U.S. Census Web site at www.2010censusjobs.gov also has more information about census jobs, including a practice test. Call (916) 605-1800 to sign up for testing and for more information.