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04/02/2011
Supervisors Revisit Jamestown Quarry Project
Sonora, CA -- The Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors this week will continue talks regarding plans for a rock quarry near Jamestown.
Last month, officials in Stanislaus County voiced concerns about the project they say could possibly have environmental impacts and increase the amount of rail traffic going through their cities.
The Cooperstown Quarry, a project already recommended for approval by the Tuolumne County Planning Commission, would be located on around 280 acres in the southwest corner of the county. The property is owned by Jack and Tricia Gardella.
Another item on board agenda will be a presentation by Comcast on the upgrade of cable television in Tuolumne County.
The Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors meet Tuesday in the board chambers at 9 am.
Written by tina.falco@mlode.com
Community Colleges Cutting Enrollment
Sacramento, CA-- The California Community Colleges system may be forced to enroll 400,000 fewer students and cut thousands of classes because of statewide budget constraints.
Nearly three million students attend 112 state community colleges throughout California.
Columbia College Interim President Dr. Richard Jones says although he cannot estimate how many fewer students Columbia College will enroll, he says the college will reduce the overload class schedule by 25%.
"We'll try to reduce and not offer those classes that typically have low enrollment and try to retain those that have high enrollment," said Jones. "My advice is that if you plan to be a college student next year, get your registration material in as soon as possible because there will be classes that will close early as a result of this."
Jones states that community college funding cuts in the long term will be devastating to the state of California.
"The community colleges are part of the economic solution and not the problem," said Jones. "I think that you'll find that there will be fewer people with the skills necessary for employment needs and more businesses will leave California. By diminishing community colleges, you're doing a long term act that will diminish the state."
The proposed budget also raises community college student fees from $26 to $36 per unit. Jones says that increase at Columbia College will begin with the Fall semester.
Written by tina.falco@mlode.com
Calaveras Supervisors Tuesday Agenda
San Andreas, CA-- The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors will meet this Tuesday to discuss approving a contract amendment for a County law enforcement building.
The contract is with PSA Dewberry in the amount of $12,500 for additional services for the Calaveras Adult Detention Facility and Sheriff's Administration Building.
The board will also make a resolution declaring April 2011 as Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
The supervisors meet this Tuesday in the Board of Supervisors Chambers at 9:00 am.
Written by tina.falco@mlode.com
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