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ALERT: Gold Spotted Oak Borer in OC

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on December 20, 2014 with No Comments

ALERT: The Goldspotted Oak Borer (GSOB) has been discovered in approximately 30 trees at Weir Canyon in northern Orange County. The trees are on regional park/reserve land but within a mile of homes. What can you do to prevent the spread? Do not buy or bring in firewood from other counties. Keep it local. This pest is killing our trees and it is because it is being carried across county lines by people… helping it spread.

December 19 Fundraiser, Souplantation Brea 5-8 PM

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on December 19, 2014 with No Comments

Do you hate to cook during the holidays? If so, join us on Friday night between 5 and 8 PM at the Souplantation in Brea to support another Stop Madrona fundraiser. From salads to soups, breads to pasta–all the bases will be covered AND you’ll be supporting the hills. Be sure to bring the flyer with you and order a beverage so we get credit for the sale. Bring the family, bring your friends to this fun event. Spread the … Read More

ALERT: Rains Cause Mudslides Post-Fire

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on December 17, 2014 with No Comments

Fires, steep hillsides, and rain — a recipe for trouble? The 91 Freeway was closed this morning due to a mudslide that spanned all eastbound lanes. Reports indicate the mud came from the unstable burn areas (of Chino Hills State Park). Today we go to the Planning Commission in Orange County to remind them that houses on hills, fires, and rain will also be a recipe for trouble. We will report the decision when we have it. Check out the … Read More

Esperanza Hills Decision Delayed

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on December 17, 2014 with No Comments

Rules about government conduct were created to ensure the public had access to information and were properly noticed about meetings and decisions. The County Planning Commission was meant to review and recommend approval of the Esperanza Hills project above Yorba Linda. Hills For Everyone and two Yorba Linda residents were able to prove the County of Orange was in violation of the Brown Act (open meetings law) by not posting the Special Meeting of the Commission with 24 hours notice … Read More

San Gabriels National Monument, Economic Driver

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on December 10, 2014 with No Comments

It seems the designation of the San Gabriel’s as a National Monument is already paying off for the local economy. Ten clean up crews and a new forest manager have been hired already, and fundraising campaign was launched and is expected to top $3M for additional resources. More attention is now going to this new monument than before. This is good news. Check out the article in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune.