Calaveras names planning director*

Peter Maurer, a veteran planning from El Dorado County, has been named to head Calaveras County’s Planning Department. The Record, January 30 Related article Calaveras Enterprise, January 28   *You must have a paid subscription to read stories in The Record and the Amador Ledger Dispatch (The Record does allow you to read 10 stories free per month).  Read More

Revised plans for Calaveras park unveiled

Park advocates discuss regional park plan for Valley Springs, which includes a flood control component.  A most recent revision of the plan includes a 1.35-acre skate park added in response to the demand for it among county youths (See CAP’s work with Calaveras High Schools’  Earth Clubs’ “General Plan Working Group” under CAP’s Accomplishments) http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20140130/A_NEWS/401300324  Read More

FYI, BIG issues on the Board of Supervisors agenda Tuesday

 Link to:    Board of Supervisors Agenda for Tuesday January    See items 15, 16, 19, 20: New Board Policies/Proceedures document (rule 42 is still there); Board Priorities (short-term, Mission Statement, long-term); 1 p.m. FEMA Flood Mapping report by BH; 2 p.m. Joint Session/ General Plan Update report by BH.  Read More

The Importance of community involvement

CAAP’s  Co-Chair and member of the Calaveras Planning Coalition, Joyce Techel writes about the importance of getting involved in community planning. See her story here in the Calaveras Enterprise    Read More

Foothill Conservancy is moving

Foothill Conservancy is excited to announce we’ll be moving our office this weekend down the hill to Jackson. We’ll be in the Tam House, a historic and charming former residence that was repurposed into office suites. We’d love to have a couple more volunteers to join our moving crew this Saturday, January 25, from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm. Call Randy Friday from 9:00 am to noon at 209.295.4900 to sign up – snacks, pizza and beverages... Read More

Making a safer, better community

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 this week to seek input from the community on the subject. Calaveras Enterprise, January, 24    Read More

Economic group revitalizes effort for economic development

Calaveras County Economic Development Company focusing on broadband Internet as an economic development driver. Calaveras Enterprise, January 21  Read More

Tunnels may squeeze out habitat for species

A 13-year effort to protect critters from urban development could be jeopardized by parts of Gov. Jerry Brown’s twin tunnels plan, officials have warned. The Record, January 19  Read More

Brace yourself for California’s driest winter in 500 years

UC Berkeley professor, Lynn Ingram, a Paleoclimatologist, says this winter could be drier than any in centuries. San Francisco Business Times, January 21  Read More

Suburban living linked to bigger carbon footprint

Study shows that suburban households have the largest carbon footprint, primarily from driving. San Francisco Chronicle, January 20  Read More