Monthly Archives: July 2008

Prop 218 In Other California Towns

Posted on July 25, 2008 by Amanda Rice

The League of Women Voters and several staff members have spent dozens of hours counting, sorting and validating the protest letters. The number one question people ask me is this: Why is it taking so long to count the protest … Continue reading →

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Where does AboutCambria.com Stand on Cambria Issues?

Posted on July 25, 2008 by Amanda Rice

As we await the results of the second prop 218 ballot validations, it seems like a good time to reflect on why this site was first created and how it has grown and changed. (Those of you wanting a report … Continue reading →

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$1.3 Million “Surplus” at CCSD for FY 2008-2009

Posted on July 25, 2008 by RichDavega

At the 7/24/08 CCSD Board meeting a detailed presentation was made on the latest studies for desal. During the meeting CCSD informed the audience that the geotechnical studies during the fiscal year will be paid for by the Army Corps … Continue reading →

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CFRCCSD Rates Committee Plans to Meet July 25 at 9:30am

Posted on July 24, 2008 by Amanda Rice

The Rates Committee of Cambrians for a Fiscally Responsible CCSD will meet tomorrow at Moonstone Beach Bar and Grill at 9:30-10:45am. With tourist season in high gear we need to finish the meeting and be on our way before the … Continue reading →

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Another 2 Cents on Water Pricing and Shortages

Posted on July 24, 2008 by Amanda Rice

Thank you to our friend over at WaterWired.com for this nugget of information: David Zetland, the ‘James Dean of Resource Economists’, who runs Aguanomics, has made quite a splash with his solution to California’s water shortage (and those of other … Continue reading →

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July 24 CCSD Meeting Preparation

Posted on July 23, 2008 by Amanda Rice

Tomorrow’s CCSD meeting will include a status report on the Desalination project. In February 2008, the state published a handbook on desalination planning, based on the findings of the California Desalination Task Force.  From the introduction to the handbook: “In … Continue reading →

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