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Lot Transfer/Conservation Workshop – Monday July 18, 2011

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Amanda Rice

The subject of Monday’s special meeting (Rabobank, 6pm) is the proposed transfer of lots by SLO County Land Conservancy to the Cambria Community Services District for park and open space purposes. From the agenda posted at cambriacsd.org: MEETING AGENDA 1. … Continue reading →

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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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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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Desalination – News and No News

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Amanda Rice

To my knowledge, the Army Corps of Engineers hasn’t begun to construct the test wells on the beach. They are restricted to doing any mechanical activity on the beach to between September 1 and November 1 each year. They have 45 days left in 2010. Continue reading →

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