Board denies both asphalt-related appeals; hours of debate on proposed plant near Valley Springs

By 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 protests

By 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 misleading

Letter 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”... 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

Quarry neighbors question asphalt plant proponents

Distrust and accusation gradually gave way to questions and answers Tuesday when proponents of an asphalt plant proposed near Valley Springs met with neighbors concerned the plant could pollute the air and increase traffic. Read Here  Read More

MyValleySprings plant appeal formally denied

The Calaveras County Planning Commission on Thursday voted unanimously to confirm a decision it reached two weeks earlier to deny the appeal of a determination by Calaveras County Planning Director Peter Maurer that cleared the way for operation of an asphalt plant near Valley Springs. Calaveras Enterprise July 10, 2015  Read More

CCWD board cuts own pay, talks revenue

Tori Thomas, The Union Democrat July 09, 2015 The Calaveras County Water District Board of Directors approved a pay cut Wednesday that will cut their meeting compensation, beginning next month. The board is compensated $135 per meeting for as many as seven meetings per month, but beginning Aug. 9, board members will be compensated $120 per meeting for up to six meetings per month. In a June 10 meeting, the board adopted an ordinance that amended a... Read More