Category Archives: Solutions

Sustaining our Water Future – A Talk from Santa Cruz

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Amanda Rice

This newly available talk by James Fryer, former head of conservation programs, Marin Municipal Water District covers alternatives to desalination and offers clear explanations of the options upsides and downsides. It runs about half an hour. It is definitely worth … Continue reading →

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June 23, 2011 Cambria CSD Meeting Agenda Includes Important Money Issues

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Amanda Rice

The upcoming Cambria Community Services District board meeting will include some significant discussion of how the district has spent and will spend our money – both the water and sewer rates we pay and the taxes.  I’ve included the background … Continue reading →

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Deadline for Your Comments Growing Near – CEQA is For Us

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Amanda Rice

You probably already know that there is a public comment period about to end on the desalination environmental impact report (EIR).  You should take this opportunity to make your opinion heard. This process, provided by a law called the California … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Flag Day Today!

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Amanda Rice

Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened that day by resolution of the Second Continental Congress in 1777. The June 14 date is also when Congress adopted … Continue reading →

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Cambria Fire Chief Story Reported to Wider Audience

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Amanda Rice

“Beloved Fire Chief Re-instated” is the headline on site for good causes, Care2.com.  The e-petition signed by just under 400 Cambrians and a couple of dozen others was powered by thePetitionSite.com, a partner site of Care2.com. Check out the article … Continue reading →

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Discussion of Restructuring Cambria’s Emergency Services at Tuesday’s Healthcare District Meeting

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Amanda Rice

Tuesday June 7, 2011  6:30 pm in the Community Room of Rabobank on Main Street. This is a discussion that may change how emergency services are managed in Cambria. If you attend only one Cambria Community Healthcare District (CCHD) meeting … Continue reading →

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