The Leadership Team of Protect Our Homes and Hills (POHAH) reached a landmark settlement agreement with North County BRS—the applicant for the Cielo Vista project. Specifically, the agreement includes: Creating a conservation easement over 30 acres of the northern Cielo Vista parcel––permanently … Read More
The developer of the Esperanza Hills project is proposing to simply update the Greenhouse Gas section of the Environmental Impact Report to remedy the inadequacies of the document. Yorba Linda residents believe fixing the numbers doesn’t fix the problem–the entire … Read More
TBT: Happy Birthday National Park Service. On this day (August 25th), 100 years ago, the National Park Service was born. A few of the visionary leaders we have to thank for our 412 national parks, include: Artist George Catlin, Naturalist … Read More
The City of Industry is re-evaluating its relationship with its Chamber of Commerce based on a report of “shoddy fiscal practices” put out by the State Controller’s Office. The report outlines 14 recommendations that need to be addressed. Next up … Read More
The bad news: Our trees are dying and the worst is yet to come. From the drought to insect infestations to mold—the once stressed trees are now dying suddenly. The state has identified more than 70 million trees that are … Read More
This time every August the Perseid Meteor Showers rain from the heavens. Find a dark place (like the desert) or even just sit in your backyard and watch the show. Apparently the moon isn’t cooperating this time and may make … Read More
TBT: When the State could not afford park operation (even though acquisition had begun), Hills For Everyone volunteers offered to operate Chino Hills State Park. Between 1982-84, it was opened for limited public use. This endeavor marked the first time in … Read More
This weekend we went exploring in the Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority‘s Powder Canyon Preserve. While it was a fantastic hike, we were really quite disturbed by the number of illegal (also called social or volunteer) trails that had popped … Read More
The excessive heat seems to be drawing out all sorts of wildlife! Remember to keep your animals and their food or water dishes inside. This newsletter includes three updates: the recent tour of the proposed Hidden Oaks project in Chino Hills, the … Read More
From Chino Hills State Park staff: Still getting reports of mountain lion sightings in and near Chino Hills State Park. These predators roam miles through vast territories and are an essential element in the food chain and health of the … Read More