Entries from April 2007

April 20, 2007

Appeals rules Ione Band agreement violates environmental act

On Monday, the Third District Court of Appeal unanimously upheld an Amador County Superior Court decision regarding the proposed casino in Plymouth. The County of Amador and local casino opponents had challenged the Ione Band of MiWuk Indians’ Municipal Services Agreement with the City of Plymouth as a violation of the California Environmental Quality Act [...]

April 14, 2007

Agreement reached with school staff

Amador County classified employees and teachers packed school board meetings to express their outrage at not getting a fair share when it came to contract negotiations. That was over a month ago.
Finally, according to the Ledger-Dispatch, employees of the school district and county office of education have settled their dispute.
All district staff will receive a [...]

April 13, 2007

Lt. Governor John Garamendi addresses Amador Co. Democrats

by The Bayne of Blog
Lt. Governor John Garamendi was in Amador County on Thursday night to address the Second Annual Amador Democratic Central Committee Dinner. About 150 people attended the dinner which was held at the Jackson Rancheria Hotel.
Lt. Governor John Garamendi poses with his mother Mary Ann, Sally Trestrail, Amador Co. DCC Chair, and [...]