Today we toured the project site of the proposed Prado Raceway in Riverside County. It sits adjacent to the 71 freeway and abuts Chino Hills State Park. The Environmental Impact Report is due out before the end of the year.
We are proud to have been a part of this effort. Clearly based on these comments, Supervisor Do has already affirmed it will be approved again–and there is more to do. So without reviewing the new information, Supervisor Do has already made up his mind. This was a disgusting display by Orange County leadership. Thank you Supervisor Todd Spitzer for representing your constituents and understanding the issues. Read the Voice of OC article.
Wow. This was a complete about face for the courts. The Matrix Oil project decision, which had been stopped in the court, was just reversed. The old contract between Whittier and Matrix is expired. This decision allows the oil company and the City to renegotiate a new contract and specific terms for oil drilling in the Puente Hills Preserve. Read the Whittier Daily News article.
Another twist in the solar farm story for the City of Industry and Tres Hermanos. Apparently, they City has terminated its lease agreement with the San Gabriel Valley Water and Power–who is now contesting the termination. Concerns cited by one councilmen included “[losing] confidence in the project” and “concerns about the money that was being spent without any oversight.” Well, hunh. Go figure. Read the San Gabriel Valley Tribune article.
Join Chino Hills State Park and Hills For Everyone on Saturday, July 21st from 5:00-6:30 PM at the Rolling M Ranch Campfire Center. (NOTE: The date changed to due extreme heat forecasted for July 7th) Come learn “s’more”* about the 100 year fire history of our park. After, we will take a short walk to see some of the damage and how it has bounced back to life. *Ingredients for s’mores will be provided–please bring your own re-usable roasting poles. … Read More