Jackson NewsLocal news for Jackson, CA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Reporter's dream of energy-efficient home becomes a reality- June 30, 2008 A little more than two years ago, Ruth Aguila, my partner in love, and I set out to build a home we could share.http://www.topix.net/city/jackson-ca/2008/06/reporters-dream-of-energy-efficient-home-beco... Sewer rates dominate Jackson council- June 28, 2008 One might think Monday night's agenda for the Jackson City Council meeting was pretty benign - updates, appointments and a draft budget.http://www.topix.net/city/jackson-ca/2008/06/sewer-rates-dominate-jackson-council?fromrss=... Bad economy, good business- June 26, 2008 Hospice of Amador Thrift Store volunteer Michael Nikolai helps a young customer interested in buying a set of headphones.http://www.topix.net/city/jackson-ca/2008/06/bad-economy-good-business?fromrss=1 Whine no more - Largely ignored prohibition against home winemaking finally removed- June 24, 2008 Bottles of homemade wine, with one heirloom glass and one active winery's logo glass, are now legal in California thanks to a bill signed into law earlier this month.http://www.topix.net/city/jackson-ca/2008/06/whine-no-more-largely-ignored-prohibition-aga... Cost Less buys Richland sites- June 22, 2008 Cost Less Food Co. is buying two Modesto stores from Richland Markets, the companies announced Friday.http://www.topix.net/city/jackson-ca/2008/06/cost-less-buys-richland-sites?fromrss=1 Grind it out - Caltrans crews discover American Indian chaw'se- June 20, 2008 A highway widening project in Pioneer that resulted in a historic discovery raised a few curious eyebrows when state workers brought out their sifting tools.http://www.topix.net/city/jackson-ca/2008/06/grind-it-out-caltrans-crews-discover-american... Fire In Amador County Burns 400 Acres- June 18, 2008 A fire is burning near the Electra Power House in remote Amador County.According to Cal Fire a total of 400 acres has burned so far in the city of Pine Grove. The fire is named as a 'mid-slope fire,' burning on steep terrain.Also, officials are reporting that power is out in the area including the city of Jackson and at Sutter Amador Hospital. As of now, PG&E has restored power to 3600 customers, 10,037 customers still remain in the dark. Most of the customers who are still without power...http://www.topix.net/city/jackson-ca/2008/06/fire-in-amador-county-burns-400-acres?fromrss... Shop smart: Save your time and gasoline- June 11, 2008 Please place your comments below in the comments box. Do you shop smart Nearly four out of five Calaveras County residents go outside the county for most of their shopping needs, and the major reason is a ...http://www.topix.net/city/jackson-ca/2008/06/shop-smart-save-your-time-and-gasoline?fromrs... Passing the cork- June 9, 2008 Published 12:00 am PDT Wednesday, June 4, 2008 Story appeared in TASTE section, Page F1 Jesse Borjon and his son Isy are building a winery that Isy plans to open this fall in the Shenandoah Valley.http://www.topix.net/city/jackson-ca/2008/06/passing-the-cork?fromrss=1 |