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Parent urges board to oppose Cottonwood sand mine near Hamishaw Elementary, cites silica and truck traffic risks
Summary
A parent requested the board take a formal position opposing a proposed sand mine and processing plant a quarter mile from Hamishaw Elementary, raising health concerns about silica dust, valley fever and heavy truck traffic; county staff outlined an April EIR and April 18 Planning Commission hearing.
A parent told the Cajon Valley School District board she fears a proposed sand mine and processing plant a quarter-mile from Hamishaw Elementary would pose health and safety risks for students and staff and urged the board to formally oppose the project.
"The hazards associated with this sand mine cannot be ignored," parent Stephanie Bertu said. She warned that silica — a component of sand — "is a known respiratory hazard" and argued…
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