Category Archives: Similar Realities

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Desalination in Marin County will go to the Ballot

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Amanda Rice

From the Marin Voice about a week ago: THE PEOPLE have spoken, and they want a say in whether to build a $400 million desalination plant in Marin. The Coalition for the Public’s Right to Vote on Desalination has collected … Continue reading →

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New Guidelines for Desalination near Monterey Bay Sanctuary Released

Posted on May 22, 2010 by Amanda Rice

From an article by DANIEL LOPEZ, staff writer in a recent edition of the Monterey County Herald: A guide to assist in planning and operating future seawater desalination plants beside the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary was released Monday. The … Continue reading →

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Water You Thinking? Panel Discussion of Water Issues Tuesday March 16, 2010

Posted on March 16, 2010 by Amanda Rice

Water is the hub of Cambria issues. Essential for living things, possessing qualities unique to itself, water is a critical part of the complex systems all over the planet. Tonight’s event will be at Rabobank from 6-8pm. It is billed … Continue reading →

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Cambria Community Healthcare District Board to Discuss Co-Location and Outsourcing

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Amanda Rice

At this Tuesday’s Cambria Healthcare District meeting (Jan 26, 2010,   6:30pm, Rabobank), Administrator Melendy will present estimated cost provided by San Luis Ambulance Service to provide 2 paramedic ambulances to the Cambria area. Administrator Melendy will recommend that the … Continue reading →

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Sonoma Nation’s First “Slow City” – Cambria Next?

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Amanda Rice

This interesting idea appeared in an article in the Press-Democrat in Northern California: A commitment to restrained growth and other tenets of the sustainability ethic has earned Sonoma Valley the nation’s first “Slow City” designation, a broader interpretation of the … Continue reading →

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Another San Luis Obispo County Community Declares Building Moratorium

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Amanda Rice

At its November 10, 2009 meeting, the Arroyo Grande City Council enacted an interim moratorium on new water meters. After 45 days, the council will hear from staff more about the issues and expect to extend the moratorium at least … Continue reading →

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