California launches successor to enterprise zone program

Economic Development Initiative could help our rural communities. Sacramento Bee, February 24  Read More

Supervisors vote unanimously to protect Mokelumne River

Calaveras County Board of Supervisors unanimously supports state wild and scenic river designation for the Mokelumne. The Pine Tree, February 27 Calaveras Enterprise, March 4  Read More

Land Use & Development: Tuolumne County needs to follow the law

By John Buckley, Exec. Dir., CSERC If someone wants to blame environmentalists or state laws or the Endangered Species Act for all the economic woes from the world recession, facts won’t change their opinions. If someone wants to blame the slow economic recovery in Tuolumne County on CSERC or other conservation groups, logic won’t change their strongly held views. But it may be helpful to know why our center is suing Tuolumne County over the Blue... Read More

Land Use Planning and Development

Is Blue Mountain Minerals lawsuit obstructionist? Lawsuit disrupts business progress By Darrell Slocum, President of the Tuolumne County Business Council It is important to pay close attention to economic and community indicators in Tuolumne County because statistics and trends tell the story about our future.  Our quality of life depends on continued viable economic development and a sustainable diversified economy.  The alarming trend in Tuolumne... Read More

Rivers and Water

No severe drought threat in Calaveras Even with low reservoirs, Calaveras CCWD officials say the county should be ok. But the next one or two could be scary. The Record, February 13 Viewpoints: Fracking during the drought is irresponsible Fracking uses huge amounts of water, could contaminate aquifers, and ultimately leads to massive greenhouse gas emissions. Sacramento Bee op-ed, February 16 Those fracking tunnels Many have wondered if water that... Read More

Protecting the Mokelumne River is good for the economy

By George Wendt | Posted: Friday, February 21, 2014 6:00 am   Much of Calaveras County’s growing tourism economy is based on recreation. Our county boasts wonderful skiing, hiking and mountain biking trails, caving, horseback riding, rock climbing, fishing, kayaking and other water sports. In fact, Angels Camp has branded itself “the base camp for Sierra mountain sports.” Among the most valuable recreation tourism assets in our county is... Read More

CCWD has ‘adequate’ water supply

While California is faced with a drought of historic proportions, Calaveras County Water District leaders said Wednesday the district has enough water to meet current and future demands. Union Democrat February 13, 2014  Read More

Public input sought for transportation plans

  The Calaveras Council of Governments is preparing to update three transportation plans in the county and it held two town hall meetings last month to seek input from the community on the subject. http://www.calaverasenterprise.com/news/article_312c3a0e-92ba-11e3-94bf-0019bb2963f4.html Surveys are available in hard copy at the COG offices at 444 E. St. Charles St. in San Andreas. Residents can also visit walk-andbikecalaveras.org to find the... Read More

Calaveras Grown promotes Calaveras County agriculture

By Sean Kriletich | Posted: Friday, February 7, 2014 6:00 am/Calaveras Entrprise Wondering where to find fresh nutrient-packed local produce, eggs, honey or meats? Calaverasgrown.org is your one-stop shop for all things agricultural in Calaveras County. We are a nonprofit organization committed to assisting local agricultural producers with the marketing of their products. Calaveras Grown began in 2002 through the dedicated work of a group of Calaveras... Read More

Jackson gets EV charging stations*

Wondering where to charge your Leaf, or even as spotted recently, a Tesla? The Jackson Civic Center garage and rest stop across from the fire house now have EV charging stations. The Sutter Hill Transit Center also has two electric- and hybrid-vehicle car chargers — one in the transit center parking lot and one in the lower Park and Ride lot. Amador Ledger Dispatch, February 7  Read More