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Chino Hills/Diamond Bar Sue Industry

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on November 2, 2017 with No Comments

The Cities of Diamond Bar and Chino Hills are turning up the heat on the City of Industry for its discounted purchase of the Tres Hermanos land. Each city filed a second lawsuit focused on the California Environmental Quality Act, Gift of Public Funds, and Due Process Violations. See the press release from each city in the comments below. View Diamond Bar’s Press Release and Chino Hills’ Press Release.

Outside Investigation Sought for Canyon Fire 2

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on November 1, 2017 with No Comments

Many of the projects Hills For Everyone is involved with are at the Wildland Urban Interface. These locations are particularly difficult to defend, especially when Santa Ana Winds are a factor. It is helpful to have OCFA take this approach–an outside investigation–and review of its responses to the #CanyonFire2. While they may need to approach things differently, our elected leaders need to consider the impacts of having more houses farther out in the wildland areas–especially in known fire corridors. View the … Read More

Solar Farm Fight Heats Up

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on October 28, 2017 with No Comments

The Cities of Chino Hills and Diamond Bar both filed a lawsuit over the City of Industry’s acquisition of the Tres Hermanos land in Upper Tonner Canyon. Lost revenues are a major claim by both cities. The Department of Finance has not finalized the sale yet. View the Chino Champion article.

Fall 2017

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on October 26, 2017 with No Comments

Fall 2017 (PDF – 726 KB) Highlights: Chino Hills State Park Legislative Champion Dies Your Chance to Save Land Preserve Hours Reduced City of Industry Shenanigans Continue Project Updates Three Easy Ways to Help Hills For Everyone After the newsletter was at press, three relevant items happened, so this issue includes two update slips on the Esperanza Hills and Madrona Appeals, and the Park Bond status.

Lawsuits Filed on Industry’s Purchase of Tres Hermanos

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on October 24, 2017 with No Comments

Yesterday the Cities of Diamond Bar and Chino Hills both filed a lawsuit against the City of Industry challenging its purchase of the Tres Hermanos Ranch. View the press releases from the City of Diamond Bar and Chino Hills.