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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+…
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Sheriff and Tribal Leaders Join Us in Opposing Rescue SUD Projects
Supervisor Lori Parlin recently posted a new update on her official website, including two powerful letters sent to State agency heads from El Dorado County Sheriff Jeff Leikauf and Chairwoman Regina Cuellar of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians. Both express clear opposition to the proposed commercial SUD treatment centers in Rescue and highlight…
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Signs down, but fight continues
You may have noticed that the signs we posted over a year ago have been removed. The developer of these proposed projects, HomeCA/6Beds.org, filed a formal complaint with the county. Since the signs didn’t meet code, we needed to remove them per the county’s request. We are prepared to put up new signs, when the…
Rescue Deer Valley! 