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2012

Eagles wow boating birders at Pardee Reservoir
Suddenly shouts of excitement erupted from the several eagle-eyed spotters sitting in the bow. The majestic silhouette of a sub-adult bald eagle sitting atop a blue oak soon came into view.—Click here for article—Calaveras Enterprise, January 20, 2012

Trinitas decisions lie ahead
After nearly three years of motions, appeals, and proceedings, the Trinitas saga appears to be coming to a head... The next six weeks promise to be lively ones for everyone involved. Below is a list of upcoming dates to keep an eye on.—Click here for article—Calaveras Enterprise, January 17, 2012

Supervisor believes intersection proposal OK despite criticism
Nearly five dozen area residents took the opportunity Wednesday night to get a glimpse of proposed improvements to alleviate morning and afternoon traffic jams at the downtown Valley Springs intersection of State Route 12/26.—Click here for article—The Valley Springs News, January 13, 2012

Salmon numbers booming
A record number of fall-run Chinook salmon returned to the Mokelumne River to spawn in 2011, just three years after salmon populations plummeted across the Central Valley.—Click here for article—Stockton Record, January 6, 2012

Nemees appeal federal judge's Trinitas decision
The judge agreed with the county in saying golf doesn't qualify as "agritourism."—Click here for article—Union Democrat, January 3, 2012

Future of neglected golf course uncertain
It should be almost time to celebrate at Meadowmont Golf Course in Arnold. The cozy 9-hole course would have turned 50 in 2012... However, it has remained closed for more than a year...Click here for article—Union Democrat, January 2, 2012