Eclipse Covered by Clouds
on January 21, 2019
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And with that… the moon is gone (eclipse plus clouds = 😕) Here is our early photo… kind of Halloween-y.
Trails Closed Due to Rain
on January 18, 2019
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The same trail concerns apply to Chino Hills State Park and other parks. Let’s keep our natural areas in good shape and allow them plenty of time to dry out!
“The New Normal” Episode Aired
on January 16, 2019
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If you want to see the KCET SoCal Connected episode that aired last night on wildfires and that also highlights the Esperanza Hills project, check it out below:
KCET Interview to Air 1/15
on January 12, 2019
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We continue to work with Yorba Linda residents from Protect Our Homes and Hills on the Esperanza Hills project. Hills For Everyone consultant Melanie Schlotterbeck was recently interviewed for a KCET-TV program. It is scheduled to air on Tuesday, January … Read More
Climate Change Increase Fire Risk
on January 12, 2019
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Fire scientists have been tracking wildfires in Southern California and have documented that when our coastal sage scrub and chaparral habitats burn too frequently–those habitats change. It’s called type conversion. For us, the habitats convert from our scrub/chaparral landscapes to … Read More
Tres Hermanos Solution Coming?
on January 11, 2019
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What is in store for the 2,450 acre Tres Hermanos ranch? That’s the question asked by the Los Angeles Times in this article. The Cities of Industry, Diamond Bar, Chino Hills, and now Commerce, are battling for the answer. Hills … Read More
Industry Audit Proves Suspicious Finances
on January 5, 2019
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The City of Industry’s financial practices are being questioned by the State Controller. Shady business dealings, scrutinized transactions, gift of public funds, and other suspicious financial dealings are a few of the phrases used to describe the City’s financial situation … Read More
Coal Canyon Featured in Hike List
on December 26, 2018
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The Orange County Register featured a handful of hikes post holidays. Chino Hills State Park’s Coal Canyon was highlighted. Check it out! View the Orange County Register article.
Houses Proposed by Aera in Brea
on December 17, 2018
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The City of Brea has released the Notice of Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) that will analyze a project proposed by Aera Energy. Aera owns 265 acres at the juncture of Carbon Canyon and Valencia. The land includes … Read More
Location Matters More Than Construction
on December 4, 2018
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As USGS Fire Scientist Jon Keeley has already figured out: where fires have happened before they will happen again. That’s what was witnessed in Ventura. We’ve got the fire maps for our hills that prove it also. State building and … Read More