Costs of climate-change fixes should be focus of concern

BY DOROTHY ROTHROCK Special to The Bee / March 6, 2016 Sound science and rational economics should guide our environmental policies, so it is disappointing that the Union of Concerned Scientists supports a flawed approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, putting California’s jobs at risk. In the op-ed “Don’t be fooled by Big Oil’s kinder, gentler rhetoric” (Viewpoints, Feb. 21), the Union of Concerned Scientists wrote in support of... Read More

Group aims to increase non-emergency transport in Calaveras County

By Jason Cowan / The Union Democrat / @jcowan1031 Published Mar 3, 2016 Silver Streak Transport and its parent company, Common Ground Senior Services, provides rides for senior citizens, veterans and others with a disability throughout Calaveras to and from their health and wellness appointments. They operated for the past year with one van, an Americans with Disabilities Act accessible vehicle that could hold two in wheelchairs or five without. Volunteer... Read More

Supposedly thirsty California farmers must wise up about water*

The next drought could have far more profound impacts on the state’s economy, unless California starts using its water wisely. Unfortunately the agricultural industry, user of 80 percent of the state’s consumable water, is doing everything but. Sacramento Bee op-ed, March 13  Read More

The best options for groundwater recharge

Recharging groundwater is one of the best options for improving our state’s water supply. Read about some of the most promising approaches here. Water Deeply, March 14  Read More

Yolo County struggles to balance tourism with farming*

Long-time production farmers concerned about proliferation of event centers near their working farms in Yolo County. Sacramento Bee, March 13  Read More

New Melones water levels rising

Historic sites are once again submerged after recent storms. Union Democrat, March 17  Read More

State lifts water connection moratorium in San Andreas and Mokelumne Hill

Calaveras Public Utility District continues to work on pipeline to connect with Schaad’s Reservoir, convinces state to drop water hookup moratorium. Calaveras Enterprise, March 14  Read More

CCWD staff urges board to reject rate increase

A rate increase that would fund capital improvement projects on the district’s list are unnecessary according to staff. Calaveras Enterprise, March 10  Read More

Implementing the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act

Panel at the California Water Law Symposium explores the issues and potential conflicts around implementation of groundwater management at the local agency level Read Here  Read More

State lifts water connection moratorium in San Andreas and Mokelumne Hill

The State Water Resources Control Board on Friday lifted its moratorium on new water utility connections in San Andreas, Mokelumne Hill and other areas served by Calaveras Public Utility District. Read Story Here  Read More