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Industry Stops Paying on Solar Factory Work

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on March 2, 2018 with No Comments

Lawsuits filed by the Cities of Chino Hills and Diamond Bar have the City of Industry focused on record requests and not the advancement of the solar factory itself. The factory was planned for the Tres Hermanos property (Upper Tonner Canyon) and bills submitted by the leasee have been unpaid because the City Council has yet to increase the cap beyond the original $20M. View the San Gabriel Valley Tribune article.

Another Big Win in Yorba Linda

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on February 27, 2018 with No Comments

Orange County Superior Court Judge Claster ruled in favor of residents and environmental groups fighting a dangerous hillside development (Esperanza Hills) next to Chino Hills State Park above Yorba Linda. He ordered that all project approvals be revoked and the Environmental Impact Report to be rewritten. He also gave the County a deadline (of mid-July) for complying with the order. The Appellate Court ruled in favor of conservationists back in October and have been waiting to see how the Judge … Read More

Industry Fires its City Manager

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on February 27, 2018 with No Comments

Things just keep getting more and more interesting with the City of Industry. The Council just fired the City Manager. One of the City Council members said: “We appreciate Mr. Philips’ assistance over the past several years as the council was committed to adopting the reforms recommended in the State Controller’s Audit.” Time will tell if the Council actually does want to change its ways. Read the San Gabriel Valley Tribune article.

Buy It Where You Burn It

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on February 19, 2018 with No Comments

The risk from these pests is present in the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor. Note: As of this date, campfires are not permitted in Chino Hills State Park. But, since some residents burn wood in their fireplace and store wood outside, this information is helpful to slowing the spread. From Orange County Supervisor Todd Spitzer’s E-Newsletter: OC Parks is initiating a new firewood policy designed to reduce the risk of damaging Orange County’s oak and sycamore woodlands and other trees from invasive … Read More

Great Backyard Bird Count Feb. 17th

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on February 15, 2018 with No Comments

Stop by the Discovery Center and join the State Park Interpretive Association with the Great Backyard Bird Count. This is a US and Canada wide event that helps with determining the population health of various bird species. You do not have to be an expert. There will be a few of those on hand willing to share their knowledge and assist in bird identification. A great opportunity for beginners. Bring binoculars and water and a field guide if you have … Read More