Author: Rescue Deer Valley Road
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Now a court battle…
Our fight to stop these developments has moved to the court. Native Directions (NDI)/HomeCA have filed a lawsuit against El Dorado County to force them to grant these permits. This move was signaled from their threatening letter on Sept 5 (link-Sept 5 entry) and after the county dug its heels in, NDI/HomeCA sued in El…
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We won a battle, but the war continues
County Counsel Reaffirms: Native Directions Projects Must Meet Zoning, No CEQA Shortcut Today Supervisor Parlin published El Dorado County’s response to the legal threat letter sent by Native Directions/HomeCA demanding approval of their pending permits and CEQA exemption request for four projects in Rescue and Shingle Springs. Read the full letter here. The County Counsel’s…
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Help Needed – send a comment
A few of our community members have sent in strong emails requesting the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors to reject these projects in the face of this legal threat from the developer. I want to highlight one in particular below. This email summarizes well the numerous points we have made over the last 24…
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Developers Threaten El Dorado County – We Must Stand Strong
The fight to protect Deer Valley has entered a new phase. The developers behind the proposed Native Directions/HomeCA/6beds.org facilities have hired a San Francisco law firm and are threatening to sue El Dorado County unless the County issues permits and skips environmental review. They’ve given the County a deadline of September 19. Why This Matters…
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Valley Fire Underscores Dangers of Native Directions’ SUD Proposal on Deer Valley Road
The Valley Fire in Rescue yesterday was a stark reminder of why the Native Directions/HomeCA proposals for two large Substance Use Disorder (SUD) facilities on Deer Valley Road are dangerously misguided. The fire forced quick evacuations, and residents had to navigate narrow, blind-corner roads while emergency vehicles rushed in, and curiosity-seekers gathered. Imagine adding 80+…
