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WATERSHED WARRIORS WANTED! Saturday, August 22 The Center for Sierra Nevada Conservation needs your help for a watershed restoration project this Saturday on the Amador Ranger District, Eldorado National Forest, near the Gold Note OHV area. We will be decommissioning an illegal motorcycle trail that threatens a sensitive meadow. Volunteers are needed to help collect and place nearby native materials for blocking and mulching the route, installing... Read More
Garamendi in, Wright out, for District 2 raceCalaveras County Supervisor Chris Wright announced this week that he will not seek a second term next year and John Garamendi Jr., the son of Congressman John Garamendi, acknowledged that he is planning a run for the District 2 seat and has formed a committee. Read story in Calaveras Enterprise Read More
County planners reverse road deal with developerDeveloper Ryan Voorhees won’t have to pay to improve Olive Orchard Road between his Olive Orchard Estates development and Highway 26, the Calaveras County Planning Commission decided Thursday. Read story on Calaveras Enterprise Read More
Board denies both asphalt-related appeals; hours of debate on proposed plant near Valley SpringsBy Dana M. Nichols dana@calaversenterprise.com A divided Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Tuesday denied two separate appeals related to a proposed asphalt plant near Valley Springs. The first appeal, filed by the advocacy group MyValleySprings.com, sought to overturn a decision by Planning Director Peter Maurer that asphalt plants are allowed without a conditional use permit in industrial zones. The board voted 3-2 to uphold Maurer’s decision.... Read More
Looming Tulloch releases met with protestsBy Alex MacLean, The Union Democrat August 08, 2015 The shores of Tulloch Reservoir showed only a slight low-water ring in the spring, and has remained higher than other Tuolumne and Calaveras county reservoirs throughout the summer. File photo / Union Democrat, copyright 2015 A group of Tulloch-area homeowners say local property values and businesses will suffer if nearly 10 billion gallons of water is released from the reservoir later this month... Read More
Asphalt plant fact sheet misleadingLetter to the Editor The Valley Springs News, Friday August 7, 2015 Editor: The asphalt plant proponents’ July 28 “Fact Sheet” is not all facts. Some “facts” are incorrect, some are opinion, others are supposition (without proof), speculation (theoretical), or conjecture (guessing). The Hot Mix Asphalt Plant is not a “Batch” plant. CB Asphalt’s description is, “Drum Mix Asphalt Concrete Hot Plant” which is “gradually replacing... Read More
New Planning Commissioner Emails now available!Calaveras County’s website-based system is not effectively forwarding emails to the Planning Commissioners. During this critical time that the Planning Commission is reviewing and editing the General Plan Update, the Planning Commissioners will be receiving email directly at the following addresses: Fawn McLuaghlin – fjmclaughlin@comcast.net Ted Allured – tallured@goldrush.com Lisa Muetterties – lisampc3@gmail.com David Tunno... Read More
Get your College Classes Now!Please let friends and family know about these great Delta college courses offered here in Calaveras County! It’s important that we fill these up so we can build on success and eventually get our own campus! Please contact Sherri Reusche at 209-986-3413 for more information. AJ 21 Criminal Justice in Society Tuesday 5:30-8:30 Automech 072 Brakes, Suspensions, Wheel Alignment Monday and Tuesday 6:30-7:30 Automech 092 Brakes, Suspension... Read More
Planning commissioners adopt vision statement“The historical character of the county’s communities, the value of its productive resources and the distinction of its physical beauty while growing economic opportunities create a high quality of life for residents and a remarkable and memorable experience for visitors to the County.” Calaveras County General Plan Review Read full article here Read More
Asphalt plant concerns falling on deaf ears?July 28, 2015 / Letter to the Editor/ Calaveras Enterprise Read Letter to editor from Larry Morgan of Valley Springs here Read More
