Ex-Trinitas owners move to keep suit alive*

Former owners of illegal golf course still seeking money from Calaveras County. Read story: The Record, December 20  Read More

Angels Camp lays out development priorities

Posted: Friday, December 14, 2012 11:15 am /Union Democrat Calaveras County Planner David Hanham has outlined goals and procedures to attract business to Angels Camp designed to streamline the process and benefit the economy. Speaking to the City Council earlier this month, Hanham said the first priority will be to develop a Business Attraction and Expansion Zone to save on development costs. Priority two will require a detailed list of types of businesses... Read More

Road fix plans hit big bump

The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors tried to fill a few potholes this week. They failed, in large part, because of opposition from affected homeowners on Rancho Calaveras’ Buena Vista Court, many of whom looked to block the long-awaited road repairs on principle. Story Here  Read More

Gwin Mine may reopen

If all goes according to plan, the historic Gwin Mine in Paloma will reopen, creating hundreds of jobs, revitalizing the mining industry in Calaveras County and making Joel Pitto a rich man. Read Here:  Read More

Downtown traffic solution moves closer to reality

The Valley Springs News, December 12, 2012 The first phase of work to improve the downtown State Route 12/26 intersection began last week. George Reed, Inc. General Engineering Contractors received a $64,000 contract for the first phase of the $1.2 million project. The initial phase centers on pedestrian access and accessibility improvements with curb ramp installation on the north side of the intersection. The bottleneck at the downtown Valley Springs... Read More

Landlocked properties a problem

Many property owners have absolutely no access to their land. That’s a problem, according to Calaveras County Surveyor Roger Pitto. Calaveras Enterprise December 18  Read More

Bear Valley expansion clears environmental hurdle*

Conservation group withdraws appeal as settlement is reached. The Record, December 18  Read More

Problems derail 800-home Lode project

Calaveras planning commission votes to deny application for Sawmill Lake project, which would convert natural resource lands to homes. The Record, December 16  Read More

Delta plan nears end; districts optimistic

The latest draft of a major state plan dealing with management of Delta watersheds looks better for the Mother Lode than previous ones, according to an expert working with local water agencies. The Delta Stewardship Council released a sixth and final draft of the Delta Plan late last week, and water law consultant John Mills is reviewing the lengthy and complicated plan for the Tuolumne Utilities District and Calaveras County Water District. Mills... Read More

Judge OKs Delta reservoirs project

Stored water would be pumped to Kern County; appeal likely By Alex Breitler December 06, 2012 Record Staff Writer A quarter-century-old plan to convert two Delta islands into reservoirs can move forward, a judge has ruled. But the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors voted this week to appeal that decision. The Delta Wetlands Project would flood Bacon Island and Webb Tract while converting two more islands into wildlife habitat. In wet years, water... Read More