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 in Calaveras County. February 2021 Diverse Communities Deserve Their Own Plans

This letter to the editor criticizes the 2019 General Plan Update for deferring indefinitely the identification and maintenance of fire-safe emergency evacuation routes. May 2021 Empty Promises – a 13 year General Plan process

This letter to the editor announces the availability of a checklist to guide land use project applicants in designing their projects to conform to the requirements of the 2019 General Plan Update. May 2021 The Calaveras Planning Coalition Would Like Prospective Applicants to Know

2020 Case Updates

The January 7, 2020 Notice to Agencies explains that the County rejected important advice on the general plan and its environmental review provided by state agencies. The advice suggested ways to improve safety from wildfires, to protect agricultural land, and to preserve fish and wildlife habitat. Press copy notice to agencies. The press release explaining the notice is at: January 8, 2020 Coalition Alerts Agencies to General Plan Challenge

This press release reports that a recent appellate court case makes the claims against the Calaveras County 2019 General Plan Update even stronger. June 25, 2020 Deeper Legal Jeopardy for County. fin

This press release reports that the Board of Supervisors adopted a community plan for Valley Springs to replace the one they rescinded in 2019. September 23, 2020 Supervisors Approve Valley Springs Community Plan

2019 Case Updates

The December 9^, 2019 press release summarizes the case: December 9, 2019 Calaveras Planning Coalition Files Case Over General Plan Update

The December 17, 2019 Notice to Attorney General encourages the Attorney General to get involved in the case to protect the natural resources and the lives threatened by the 2019 General Plan Update. Notice to AG

The January 7, 2020 Notice to Agencies explains that the County rejected important advice on the general plan and its environmental review provided by state agencies. The advice suggested ways to improve safety from wildfires, to protect agricultural land, and to preserve fish and wildlife habitat. Press copy notice to agencies. The press release explaining the notice is at: January 8, 2020 Coalition Alerts Agencies to General Plan Challenge