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Leadership Need on Climate Bond

Leadership Need on Climate Bond

by on April 22, 2024 with No Comments

The Earth can’t wait another year! Support the Climate Bond now! Thank you Senator Ben Allen and Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia for understanding that safe drinking water, wildlife, wildfire resilience, and clean air must be in a 2024 Climate Bond! We hope Speaker Robert Rivas, Mike McGuire, and Gavin Newsom follow their … Read More

April 2024 E-Newsletter

April 2024 E-Newsletter

by on April 15, 2024 with No Comments

The Hills For Everyone e-newsletter features upcoming Earth Day events, a tribute to Councilmember John Beauman, a description of why the poppies didn’t bloom, and context on the local National Monument campaigns. View our E-Newsletter.

Deputy Secretary Hertel Presents

Deputy Secretary Hertel Presents

by on April 4, 2024 with No Comments

Thanks to Meghan Hertel with the California Natural Resources Agency for her great presentation on 30×30 to the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). Teaching decision makers and planning staff about the different strategies (or pathways) to 30×30 will help … Read More

2023 Recap Video Released

2023 Recap Video Released

by on February 13, 2024 with No Comments

Hills For Everyone focuses its efforts on the preservation of the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor. This video captures some of the highlights of our work from 2023. Three key projects are featured in the video. First was the collaboration to … Read More

Dia de los Muertos

Dia de los Muertos

by on November 1, 2023 with No Comments

Thanks to the Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority for remembering those that have contributed to saving lands on the western side of the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor. These individuals may be gone, but their legacies live on in the hills, … Read More

October E-Newsletter

October E-Newsletter

by on October 13, 2023 with No Comments

Check out the Hills For Everyone October E-Newsletter which covers 30×30 being signed into law, and three upcoming events: Total Solar Eclipse (10/14), Trunk or Treat (10/29), and the Habitat Authority Open House (11/14). View our E-Newsletter.

September E-Newsletter

September E-Newsletter

by on September 14, 2023 with No Comments

Check out the Hills For Everyone September E-Newsletter which covers trail clearing, protecting biodiversity at home, our role in the 30×30 efforts, and an immediate call to action to support SB 337 (Min), which codifies 30×30. View our September E-Newsletter.

State Park Offers Accessible Camping

State Park Offers Accessible Camping

by on July 28, 2023 with No Comments

Today the Voice of OC published an article by journalist Jeanette Duran on park accessibility and featured not only Chino Hills State Park, but also the Schlotterbeck family. Check out the article and see how creativity can make dreams come … Read More

Press Event at Chino Hills State Park

Press Event at Chino Hills State Park

by on March 24, 2023 with No Comments

Hills For Everyone and the Power In Nature Coalition co-hosted a press event this morning announcing Southern California’s leadership in preserving important landscapes for 30×30 (protecting 30% of lands and waters by 2030). As it relates to our goals and … Read More

February E-Newsletter

February E-Newsletter

by on February 16, 2023 with No Comments

Stunning Wildflowers Blooming in the Hills… This e-newsletter features the recent radio interview Melanie Schlotterbeck did on our work, highlights the hard work of volunteers removing miles of barbed wire fencing and the proper wildflower viewing etiquette! View the February … Read More

Environmental Directions Interview

Environmental Directions Interview

by on February 15, 2023 with No Comments

Hills For Everyone’s (HFE) Conservation Consultant Melanie Schlotterbeck was interviewed by the Environmental Direction’s host Nancy Pearlman. The 30 minute interview aired on Friday, February 10th. A focus of the interview was our work protecting lands in the Puente-Chino Hills … Read More

End of Year Video

End of Year Video

by on February 13, 2023 with No Comments

Hills For Everyone released its end of year video in mid-February capturing its work with 30×30, involvement in improved conservation outcomes for a local project, evidence of mountain lions in the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor, updates on partnerships, and finally … Read More

$1B in Conservation Estimated for Mitigation Program

$1B in Conservation Estimated for Mitigation Program

by on February 3, 2023 with No Comments

Our partners at Friends of Harbors, Beaches & Parks (FHBP) coordinated a large coalition, of which Hills For Everyone was deeply engaged, to get a mitigation policy adopted by Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). Through our work with the … Read More

Remembering P-22

Remembering P-22

by on December 19, 2022 with No Comments

The Los Angeles Times did a spectacular write up on P-22’s life, legacy, and death. We encourage you to read it, to understand it, and to support groups like Hills For Everyone working to link landscapes together for wildlife connectivity. … Read More

HFE December E-Newsletter

HFE December E-Newsletter

by on December 9, 2022 with No Comments

This e-newsletter announces the release of two Environmental Impact Reports for Brea Canyon Road expansion and the Paradise Ranch project. We ask that you take two minutes and request an extension on one comment period. We also reveal the mysteries … Read More

Fall 2022 Newsletter Mails

Fall 2022 Newsletter Mails

by on September 28, 2022 with No Comments

View the Fall 2022 Newsletter with these articles: Chino Hills State Park to Grow Again Leadership in Statewide Effort (30×30) Cougar Crossing Funded Unusual Fire in State Park Yorba Linda Revises Plan Heartfelt Thank You Hearty Congratulations Final Fire Grant … Read More

Foundation Interview

Foundation Interview

by on September 21, 2022 with No Comments

Earlier this week Hills For Everyone (HFE) consultants were interviewed by the California State Parks Foundation to review wildfires in Chino Hills State Park and how Foundation funds were used by HFE to reduce wildfire impacts and ignitions. Stay tuned … Read More

Post-Fire Recovery

Post-Fire Recovery

by on February 18, 2022 with No Comments

Yay! The Hills For Everyone wildfire resilience/recovery grant from California State Parks Foundation funded the Rolling M Ranch Campground sign replacement. Here is a before and after photo. There is more to come, so stay tuned! Thanks to Chino Hills … Read More

2021 Recap Video

2021 Recap Video

by on February 7, 2022 with No Comments

Hills For Everyone focuses its efforts on the preservation of the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor. This video captures some of the highlights of our work from 2021. The focus is maintaining the highest predator–cougars–and their movement areas. Several wildlife corridors … Read More

Fall 2021 Newsletter

Fall 2021 Newsletter

by on October 20, 2021 with No Comments

Fall 2021 Newsletter (821 KB PDF) Highlights: Chino Hills State Park Expansion Protecting 30% by 2030 Plants Mountain Lions Being Studied Loss of Marc Hanson Native Nations Esperanza Hills Hoff Project Ralph’s Club Card

SB 266 Heads to Governor’s Desk

SB 266 Heads to Governor’s Desk

by on September 7, 2021 with No Comments

SB 266, Hills For Everyone’s Chino Hills State Park expansion bill is on its way to the Governor’s Desk. A solid shout out to Senator Josh Newman and Assemblyman Phillip Chen for advocating for this bill’s passage through both houses. … Read More

320 Acres Close Escrow

320 Acres Close Escrow

by on August 18, 2021 with No Comments

We are elated to announced that today 320 acres closed escrow and are now permanently protected. The land, named after its owners: First National Investment Properties (First National), includes ridgelines visible from the popular Lower Aliso Canyon Overlook (as shown in the … Read More

A Win For Conservation

A Win For Conservation

by on August 18, 2021 with No Comments

Forty years in the making… the view from Chino Hills State Park of Lower Aliso Canyon is now protected–forever. We are deeply grateful to the landowner, The Conservation Fund, L.A. Mountains, and Wildlife Conservation Board. If you want to support … Read More

30×30 Campaign Maps Created

30×30 Campaign Maps Created

by on August 13, 2021 with No Comments

Through a great partnership with Friends of Harbors, Beaches & Parks (FHBP), Hills For Everyone used FHBP’s Green Vision Map to identify 275 properties (totaling over 30,000 acres) in and around Orange County for possible acquisition. Right now, the California … Read More

Parkland Gets Funding Throughout OC

Parkland Gets Funding Throughout OC

by on August 2, 2021 with No Comments

We are thrilled to have our work on Chino Hills State Park showcased in conjunction with partners across the region like The Trust for Public Land and Rise Up Willowick. Residents and non-profits advocating for land protection is not a … Read More

SB 266 Passes Out of Assembly Committee

SB 266 Passes Out of Assembly Committee

by on July 1, 2021 with No Comments

We are thrilled to announce our Senate Bill 266, which aims to expand Chino Hills State Park just passed the Assembly Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee. Thanks to Senator Josh Newman for authoring the bill and Assemblyman Chen for co-authoring … Read More

Escrow Closes on 80 Acres

Escrow Closes on 80 Acres

by on June 28, 2021 with No Comments

We are thrilled to announce escrow has closed on the 80 acre Eastbridge property. The land was surrounded on three sides by Chino Hills State Park and on one side by the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (L.A. Mountains). Thanks … Read More

Conservation Authority Starts Visioning Process

Conservation Authority Starts Visioning Process

by on June 17, 2021 with No Comments

We were pleased to hear so much support from the Tres Hermanos Conservation Authority and public to proceed with a visioning process for the ~2,500 acre Tres Hermanos Ranch. Most directors understood the importance of doing the baseline biological study … Read More

June E-Newsletter Released

June E-Newsletter Released

by on June 15, 2021 with No Comments

Learn about how humans impact our wildlands and their inhabitants and why dogs are only allowed in some places. Following park rules is a must to maintain the ecological integrity of the land. Also, information on new heli-hydrants is covered … Read More

Wildlife Movement Areas Gain Traction

Wildlife Movement Areas Gain Traction

by on June 2, 2021 with No Comments

From Vermont to Montana, California to Florida–the retrofitting of roadways with wildlife overpasses or underpasses is finally gaining traction. With ~1.5 million vehicle-wildlife collisions each year and costing more than $8 billion annually it is time we start providing safe … Read More

Press Release on Acquisition Funding

Press Release on Acquisition Funding

by on May 20, 2021 with No Comments

Hills For Everyone is thrilled to announce that two ridgeline parcels immediately adjacent to Chino Hills State Park have been funded by the Wildlife Conservation Board for conservation acquisition from willing sellers. Both properties have been coveted for their prominent … Read More

San Gabriel Mountains National Monument Advances

San Gabriel Mountains National Monument Advances

by on May 4, 2021 with No Comments

Newly seated Senator Alex Padilla is advancing the creation of the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument through recently introduced legislation. The bill also proposes to improve and protect one million acres of land throughout California. The National Monument includes the … Read More

Southwest Adaptation Forum

Southwest Adaptation Forum

by on April 6, 2021 with No Comments

Today our Conservation Consultant Melanie Schlotterbeck presented at the international conference: Southwest Adaptation Forum. The three day conference is hosted by Climate Science Alliance and Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center. Specifically she joined in a live panel discussion about research … Read More

March E-Newsletter

March E-Newsletter

by on March 16, 2021 with No Comments

This e-newsletter covers how the State Park bill moved through the Natural Resources Committee today and how volunteers remove barbed wire in the Park. Also, we encourage you to get involved with the Housing Element updates in your community! Check … Read More

Grants Support State Park

Grants Support State Park

by on February 22, 2021 with No Comments

It is always nice to get some publicity in the Chino Champion. This article outlines the barbed wire fence removal effort and the recent grants received to help with post-fire recovery. Check it out! View the Chino Champion article.

Welcome Sign Getting Installed

Welcome Sign Getting Installed

by on February 19, 2021 with No Comments

Another announcement for progress being made at the State Park. We partnered with the Chino Hills State Park Interpretive Association and Department of Parks and Recreation to design, get approval for, and (today) start the installation of the three new … Read More

HFE 2020 Recap Video

HFE 2020 Recap Video

by on February 2, 2021 with No Comments

This video captures some of the highlights of our work from 2020 including acquisition and conservation of 320 acres, PowerPoint presentations, support of the Chino Hills State Park Trail Plan, and legislation to save raptors and owls from rat poison. … Read More

Great American Outdoors Act Passes

Great American Outdoors Act Passes

by on August 5, 2020 with No Comments

We have another announcement coming later today, but we thought we’d share some OTHER good news. Yesterday, the President signed the “Great American Outdoors Act” and contained within that is the (now fully funded) Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). … Read More

Yorba Linda City Council Meets on Esperanza Hills

Yorba Linda City Council Meets on Esperanza Hills

by on August 4, 2020 with No Comments

Yorba Linda Friends: If you’ve been following Esperanza Hills project (340 hillside houses), the Yorba Linda City Council will hear an administrative report on the project’s request for grading and encroachment rights on city-owned open space. Visit the Protect Our Homes … Read More

320 Acres Saved!

320 Acres Saved!

by on July 31, 2020 with No Comments

Hills For Everyone is pleased to announce that 320 ridgeline acres have been permanently preserved adjacent to Chino Hills State Park. This acquisition was 40 years in the making and was only completed due to the hard work of many partners. … Read More

History of Acquisition Relayed in Article

History of Acquisition Relayed in Article

by on July 31, 2020 with No Comments

Thanks so much to Steve Scauzillo for his piece on the 320-acre acquisition from mid-week. He did an extensive interview with both Claire Schlotterbeck and Melanie Schlotterbeck. Check it out! Check out the Press Enterprise article.

320 Acres Preserved, FOREVER

320 Acres Preserved, FOREVER

by on July 30, 2020 with No Comments

It isn’t every day we get to make an announcement like this… it is kind of a big deal. Chino Hills State Park was created along ridgeline boundaries to protect the viewshed for visitors and watershed for the wildlife. Today, … Read More

Rep. Cisneros Calls Out State Park

Rep. Cisneros Calls Out State Park

by on July 27, 2020 with No Comments

A shout out to Rep. Gil Cisneros for his work on the Great American Outdoors Act (HR 1957). He even called out Chino Hills State Park in his recent e-newsletter: HOUSE PASSED A HISTORIC, BIPARTISAN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION BILLOn Thursday, the House passed the historic, … Read More

Supreme Court Won’t Hear Esperanza Hills Case

Supreme Court Won’t Hear Esperanza Hills Case

by on June 17, 2020 with No Comments

It is a big disappointment to hear that the California Supreme Court opted not to hear the case on Esperanza Hills. The Orange County Board of Supervisors approved the project–the latest iteration–with a 3-2 vote last September. These 340 multi-million … Read More

Video of Hawk Calling in Local Park

Video of Hawk Calling in Local Park

by on June 15, 2020 with No Comments

Did you know that 18,000 acres of land have been saved in the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor? This Corridor is made up of local, regional, and state owned lands. Orange County Parks has a facility in Brea—124 acres—tucked next to Chino Hills State … Read More

Save the Cougar Petition

Save the Cougar Petition

by on April 8, 2020 with No Comments

** ACTION NEEDED ** Hills For Everyone supports the effort to list the Southern California mountain lion as a California endangered species–along with many other groups. This listing would give cougars more protections and considerations when developments, road or infrastructure … Read More

New Acquisitions Coming Soon

New Acquisitions Coming Soon

by on March 7, 2020 with No Comments

Hills For Everyone is pleased to announce that funding was just approved by the Wildlife Conservation Board for an acquisition of 320 acres adjacent to Chino Hills State Park. We continue to seek creative ways to preserve additional lands. Escrow … Read More

Mountain Lion Moves Closer to Protected Status

Mountain Lion Moves Closer to Protected Status

by on February 19, 2020 with No Comments

The Southern California sub-species of mountain lion may get extra protections from the state. The populations are at risk of extinction due to habitat fragmentation, lack of breeding partners, wildlife-vehicle collisions, depredation permits, and loss of habitat. A review period … Read More

2019 Recap Video

2019 Recap Video

by on January 30, 2020 with No Comments

Hills For Everyone focuses its efforts on the preservation of the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor. This video captures some of the highlights of our work from 2019 including release of our updated Wildfire Study, aerial tours of hills, education campaigns … Read More

E-newsletter

E-newsletter

by on November 29, 2019 with No Comments

We are grateful for you, Happy Thanksgiving! – https://mailchi.mp/dc4f08…/november-2019-enewsletter-4676441 This e-newsletter features three articles: (1) a preview of the upcoming Giving Tuesday effort (December 3), (2) our hike with Assemblymember Phillip Chen, and (3) the Habitat Authority’s presentation on Brea Canyon … Read More

Planning for Wildlife Movement

Planning for Wildlife Movement

by on November 19, 2019 with No Comments

Thank you to the Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority for its presentation to the City of Brea on the impacts the proposed expansion of Brea Canyon Road will have on the Puente Hills Preserve and entire Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor. Great job!

Residents Should Prepare for Fires

Residents Should Prepare for Fires

by on October 14, 2019 with No Comments

The Champion Newspapers just printed a story on our Wildfire Study. Our consultant Melanie Schlotterbeck was interviewed for the article. In light of the recent fires, everyone should take proactive actions to make their homes safer. Consider installing ember proof … Read More

Mountain Lion Advocacy

Mountain Lion Advocacy

by on June 25, 2019 with No Comments

Our friends at the Mountain Lion Foundation have partnered with Center for Biological Diversity with the aim to list the cougars in the Santa Ana Mountains as threatened under the California Endangered Species Act. This population is genetically different than … Read More

Lands Protected in the Puente Hills

Lands Protected in the Puente Hills

by on June 12, 2019 with No Comments

It was announced at the Wildlife Corridor Conservation Authority (WCCA) meeting this week that the Puente Hills Habitat Authority secured additional lands! Two parcels totaling 2.34 acres were conserved near Harbor Blvd. in La Habra Heights from a willing seller. These lands, … Read More

Survey About SoCal Land Uses

Survey About SoCal Land Uses

by on June 12, 2019 with No Comments

The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), a regional planning agency, is soliciting feedback on the future of SoCal’s development, transportation, and open space. If you support open space–and we think you do–make sure you state that in the survey (which … Read More

Spring 2019

Spring 2019

by on May 16, 2019 with No Comments

Spring 2019 (PDF – 714 KB) Highlights: Tonner Canyon (Tres Hermanos) Stunning Poppy Bloom Esperanza Hills Hidden Oaks Matrix Oil Drilling Stalled Significant Ecological Area Ordinance Congrats to Mike Hughes! Diamond Bar General Plan Update 2008 Freeway Complex Fire Remembered

Reception for Secretary Crowfoot

Reception for Secretary Crowfoot

by on April 7, 2019 with No Comments

We were honored to participate in a reception to introduce Southern California conservation non-profits to the new Secretary of Natural Resources Wade Crowfoot. The Natural Resources Agency oversees the California Department of Parks and Recreation. It was a beautiful evening … Read More

Power Company Files Suit

Power Company Files Suit

by on February 20, 2019 with No Comments

Looks like the solar company that had been in a deal for the mega solar factory on Tres Hermanos with the City of Industry is upset at the new joint acquisition. Escrow closed on the Tres Hermanos property on February … Read More

HFE’s February E-Newsletter

HFE’s February E-Newsletter

by on February 13, 2019 with No Comments

May the green hillsides and snow capped mountains remind you of the importance of our local conservation work. We have two exciting announcements: a settlement agreement preserving the Tres Hermanos property and our annual recap of our work in 2018. … Read More

Tres Hermanos Success

Tres Hermanos Success

by on February 9, 2019 with No Comments

Here is an article on the Tres Hermanos settlement agreement. Hills For Everyone Executive Director Claire Schlotterbeck is quoted in the article, which highlights why the land was protected and what future uses are allowed. Download the Chino Champion article.

Chino Hills Approves Conservation Deal

Chino Hills Approves Conservation Deal

by on February 5, 2019 with No Comments

Tonight Hills For Everyone attended in the City of Chino Hills City Council meeting where the City Council approved a settlement agreement for the preservation of the 2,750 acre Tres Hermanos property for open space, public use, and recreation. The … Read More

2018 Recap Video

2018 Recap Video

by on February 4, 2019 with No Comments

Hills For Everyone had several key successes last year, but we continue to face numerous challenges threatening the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor. This video captures some of the highlights of our work from 2018 including victories with Madrona and the … Read More

KCET Interview to Air 1/15

KCET Interview to Air 1/15

by on January 12, 2019 with No Comments

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

Fire Commemoration Event Photos

Fire Commemoration Event Photos

by on November 19, 2018 with No Comments

Hills For Everyone hosted a 10 year commemoration event of the Freeway Complex Fire on Saturday and Sunday, November 17 and 18 at the Chino Hills State Park Discovery Center.  Thanks to all that stopped by. View the album of … Read More

Recent Interview on Esperanza Hills

Recent Interview on Esperanza Hills

by on November 15, 2018 with No Comments

Our consultant Melanie Schlotterbeck worked with the new Spectrum News station which covers local news, talking about the ill-conceived Esperanza Hills project with our friends Protect Our Homes and Hills recently. When it is about to air, we will let you know.

Chino Hills State Park Fire Recovery

Chino Hills State Park Fire Recovery

by on November 15, 2018 with No Comments

A little early publicity on the Hills For Everyone event this weekend (10-2 Saturday/Sunday) commemorating the Freeway Complex Fire’s 10th Anniversary. This OC Register talks about the recovery of the State Park and lessons learned. Read the Orange County Register … Read More

Freeway Fire Event Saturday & Sunday

Freeway Fire Event Saturday & Sunday

by on November 14, 2018 with No Comments

While our friends around the State are suffering with the wind-driven fires, it is a reminder that we too have been there. We know your losses, stay strong. Drop by November 17 & 18 from 10-2 for our Freeway Complex … Read More

Melanie Schlotterbeck Gives Conference Keynote

Melanie Schlotterbeck Gives Conference Keynote

by on November 2, 2018 with No Comments

Hills For Everyone consultant Melanie Schlotterbeck was the keynote at the Cal State Fullerton Geography Department and CSUF Geography Club’s All Points of the Compass Conference. She discussed the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor. If your club, groups, of association wants a presentation please … Read More

Hills For Everyone Featured at Conference

Hills For Everyone Featured at Conference

by on October 31, 2018 with No Comments

Hills For Everyone consultant Melanie Schlotterbeck will keynote the CSUF Geography Club’s All Points of the Compass Conference tomorrow (Friday, November 2nd). The focus of her presentation is the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor. Get more details below. Her presentation is … Read More

Fire Commemoration Event

Fire Commemoration Event

by on October 31, 2018 with No Comments

As the Santa Ana winds return to our area this fall season, we are reminded of their devastating effect 10 years ago when the winds drove the Freeway Complex Fire to burn over 30,000 acres in four counties. In addition, … Read More

Industry Terminates Tres Hermanos Solar Agreement

Industry Terminates Tres Hermanos Solar Agreement

by on July 26, 2018 with No Comments

Another twist in the solar farm story for the City of Industry and Tres Hermanos. Apparently, they City has terminated its lease agreement with the San Gabriel Valley Water and Power–who is now contesting the termination. Concerns cited by one … Read More

Hacienda Heights Support for Corridor Work

Hacienda Heights Support for Corridor Work

by on June 18, 2018 with No Comments

We are so grateful to the Hacienda Heights Improvement Association for supporting our work protecting the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor and that of the Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority. Thank you for the recognition and contribution to our efforts.

Industry Subpeona’s Solar Factory Developer

Industry Subpeona’s Solar Factory Developer

by on May 27, 2018 with No Comments

Last Friday, the City of Industry City Council voted to subpoena the solar factory developer (San Gabriel Valley Water and Power LLC) to provide records on how Industry’s $20 million loan was spent. So far, the City only has photos … Read More

Edison Steps Away From Tres Hermanos Solar Project

Edison Steps Away From Tres Hermanos Solar Project

by on May 10, 2018 with No Comments

Southern California Edison was in on the deal with the City of Industry to build the solar factory on Upper Tonner Canyon. But it appears things are unraveling. Records in the City of Diamond Bar and Chino Hills’ lawsuits are … Read More

Winter 2018

Winter 2018

by on March 24, 2018 with No Comments

Winter 2018 (PDF – 753 KB) Highlights: The Wins Keep Coming! (Madrona) Esperanza Hills Mary Hanson’s Passing Yes on Prop. 68 Powder Canyon History Activities With Legislators Burn It Where You Buy It Spring = Mating Season Raceway Proposed Next to … Read More

No Surprise, People Start Fires in Fire Prone Areas

No Surprise, People Start Fires in Fire Prone Areas

by on March 12, 2018 with No Comments

Guess what? Those very high fire hazard severity zones (you know, the places most likely to burn) are where the fastest residential development is occurring in Southern California. And, interestingly–according to this new study–people in those zones are most likely … Read More

New Preserve Name Revealed

by on March 8, 2018 with No Comments

In 2011 The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) purchased the Hayashi property in Brea’s Carbon Canyon. It lies adjacent to Chino Hills State Park at the juncture of Soquel and Carbon Creeks. The land was purchased as mitigation for OCTA’s … Read More

Recap Video for 2017

by on January 31, 2018 with No Comments

We are pleased to provide a recap of our activities in 2017 and for all of the support that allowed us to take action and to win environmental battles on several fronts. This approximately two minute video highlights the wildflower … Read More

Renaming Seven Nature Preserves

Renaming Seven Nature Preserves

by on January 31, 2018 with No Comments

In 2006, Orange County voters approved transportation sales tax, Renewed Measure M, which included funding for mitigation of freeway projects. One of the properties protected by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is next to Chino Hills State Park. OCTA … Read More

Off-Road Motorsports Facility Proposed

Off-Road Motorsports Facility Proposed

by on January 25, 2018 with No Comments

Did you know that there is an off-road motorsports facility proposed for 133 acres adjacent to Chino Hills State Park and the 71 freeway in Riverside County? Yep. Hills For Everyone Executive Director Claire Schlotterbeck attended the Notice of Preparation … Read More

Hills For Everyone’s Work Featured at CSU Fullerton

Hills For Everyone’s Work Featured at CSU Fullerton

by on November 3, 2017 with No Comments

Hills For Everyone Consultant Melanie Schlotterbeck presented at the annual CSUF Geography Club “All Points of the Compass” Conference today. She is an alumni of the Geography Department and focused the presentation on how geography tools (both environmental and planning) have been used to help … Read More

Fall 2017

Fall 2017

by 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 … Read More

Madrona Appeal Victory

Madrona Appeal Victory

by on October 17, 2017 with No Comments

Yesterday the Esperanza Hills appellate court victory was announced to Yorba Linda residents and today we get to announce Madrona’s court victory. YES! We just received word from our attorneys at Shute, Mihaly, and Weinberger that the 4th District Court of Appeals … Read More

Esperanza Hills Victory

Esperanza Hills Victory

by on October 16, 2017 with No Comments

We just learned that the 4th District Court of Appeals rendered its decision on our appeal of the original 2015 lawsuit. We won–again!! In this appeal stemming from the original lawsuit, we included four issues that we had lost. They were: … Read More

Chino Hills Sues Over Tres Hermanos Sale

Chino Hills Sues Over Tres Hermanos Sale

by on September 21, 2017 with No Comments

The City of Chino Hills will file a lawsuit against the Oversight Committee, City of Industry’s Successor Agency, and the State Department of Finance. The City of Chino Hills says the City of Industry has been less than forthcoming with … Read More

Traffic Leads to Conservation

Traffic Leads to Conservation

by on August 24, 2017 with No Comments

Hills For Everyone’s Claire Schlotterbeck got a shout out for creating Chino Hills State Park in this article. You could say the apple does not fall far from the tree with daughter Melanie Schlotterbeck featured in the article. Read the … Read More

Our Position on Tres Hermanos

Our Position on Tres Hermanos

by on August 18, 2017 with No Comments

A solar farm sounds environmental, but Industry can’t be trusted. Industry’s minions sabotaged the purchase of the Boy Scout Reservation in 2001 when it could have gone to a land trust. Industry’s leaders are now actively spreading the lie that … Read More

Habitat Authority Preserve Hours Change

Habitat Authority Preserve Hours Change

by on August 7, 2017 with No Comments

The Puente Hills Habitat Authority Preserve hours are changing effective Monday, September 18, 2017… please make note. June – September 9 AM – 6 PM October – May 9 AM – 5 PM This applies to Sycamore Canyon, Hacienda Hills, … Read More

Conservation Plan Signing

Conservation Plan Signing

by on June 19, 2017 with No Comments

In 2006, Hills For Everyone was one of 30 conservation and community groups to support Orange County’s Renewed Measure M (a 1/2-cent sales tax measure) because it provided funding for conservation projects.  The 296-acre Hayashi Preserve (shown left) was acquired … Read More

Spring 2017

Spring 2017

by on May 11, 2017 with No Comments

Spring 2017 (PDF – 1.02 MB) Highlights: Precipitation, Poppies, People, and Problems Loss of a Leader — Jeff Yann Honoring a Leader — Bob Henderson Madrona – A Light at the End of the Tunnel? Esperanza Hills – A Decision in May … Read More

Support for SB 49 & 50

Support for SB 49 & 50

by on March 8, 2017 with No Comments

Sometimes it is important to get involved with statewide policy decisions. That’s why Hills For Everyone supports Senate Bills 49 and 50.   SB 49 is designed to strengthen the existing environmental protections by incorporating into state law existing federal … Read More

Flight Over the Wildlife Corridor

Flight Over the Wildlife Corridor

by on March 8, 2017 with No Comments

When the conditions are right, Hills For Everyone takes to the air to see what the latest and greatest views provide of the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor. See what these 2017 aerial photographs reveal.  

View our 2016 Recap Video

by on January 31, 2017 with No Comments

“Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” –George Santayana For the last few years, Hills For Everyone has created an informative video of our accomplishments and upcoming challenges for the next year.  Looking back reminds … Read More

Supervisors Kick Esperanza Hills to Planning Commission

Supervisors Kick Esperanza Hills to Planning Commission

by on December 15, 2016 with No Comments

The Board of Supervisors complied with part of the Judge’s order: rescinding all the approvals and entitlements of the Esperanza Hills project. After a long discussion amongst the Board members. The Board was considering holding Cielo Vista’s approvals hostage so … Read More

OCTA Approves Conservation Plan

OCTA Approves Conservation Plan

by on November 28, 2016 with No Comments

In 2005, Friends of Harbors, Beaches and Parks coordinated a coalition of environmental groups to negotiate a comprehensive mitigation program for the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), as it considered renewing its 1/2-cent sales tax measure called Measure M.  Hills … Read More

Proposed Flyover Connector From 241 to 91 Freeway

Proposed Flyover Connector From 241 to 91 Freeway

by on November 22, 2016 with No Comments

Per Supervisor Lisa Bartlett’s Fifth District E-Newsletter: “The Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) and Caltrans are proposing to build a direct, median-to-median, tolled connector to link the northbound 241 Toll Road and eastbound 91 Express Lanes and to link the westbound … Read More

Remembering the 2008 Freeway Fire

Remembering the 2008 Freeway Fire

by on November 15, 2016 with No Comments

Let us not forget the significance of November 15, 2008. Eight years ago today the Freeway Complex Fire raced through four counties and burned over 30,000 acres right here where we all live. Ninety-five percent of Chino Hills State Park … Read More

Jeff Yann of Hacienda Heights Passed

Jeff Yann of Hacienda Heights Passed

by on November 4, 2016 with No Comments

We are reeling from the sudden loss a dear friend to the cause of protecting our region. Jeff Yann, a deeply engaged activist from Hacienda Heights died in a snorkeling accident in Hawaii. A longtime leader in the Sierra Club, … Read More

Summer 2016

Summer 2016

by on September 9, 2016 with No Comments

Summer 2016 (PDF – 797 KB) Highlights: Off-Trail Use Damages Park Corridor Project Updates September Shindig Doggy Do’s and Don’t’s Meet Your Neighbors Three Easy Ways to Help Hills For Everyone HFE’s New Board Member Grinstead Gratitudes

Landmark Agreement Reached On Hillside Project

Landmark Agreement Reached On Hillside Project

by on August 31, 2016 with No Comments

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

July E-Newsletter Released

July E-Newsletter Released

by on July 28, 2016 with No Comments

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

Esperanza Hills Victory Article

Esperanza Hills Victory Article

by on July 6, 2016 with No Comments

The OC Register has written an article highlighting the Hills For Everyone and Protect Our Homes and Hills win on the Esperanza Hills lawsuit. Join residents for a celebratory dinner at Wise Guys Pizzeria at Yorba Ranch Road and Yorba … Read More

LA County Park Meetings – May 16

LA County Park Meetings – May 16

by on May 11, 2016 with No Comments

Hills For Everyone is part of a growing coalition of non-profit, community and park related groups/agencies that support the next Los Angeles County Park Bond Act.  The Coalition, called #OurParks went before the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to … Read More

Conservation Policies Adopted

Conservation Policies Adopted

by on April 8, 2016 with No Comments

Hills For Everyone signed on early to this Southern California Conservation Coalition for both the 2012 and 2016 Plans.  Here is the most recent announcement from the Coalition Coordinator, Friends of Harbors, Beaches and Parks: We are thrilled to announce … Read More

i Heart OC Online Fundraiser

i Heart OC Online Fundraiser

by on March 30, 2016 with No Comments

Hills For Everyone is participating in the #iHeartOC event this year.  It is 30 hours of giving to your favorite non-profits. Contribute directly to the Orange County Community Foundation with Hills For Everyone as the selected organization!  Your tax-deductible donation will make … Read More

Falconer Added to April 30th Event

Falconer Added to April 30th Event

by on March 21, 2016 with No Comments

Hills For Everyone has partnered with Joe Roy III of Aerial Predators for a special showing of his birds of prey. Joe, a falconer, will bring his birds for a presentation at our Exclusive Estate Tour.  You’ll also be able to be photographed with the birds after the talk. Not only is … Read More

Claire Schlotterbeck Receives Award

Claire Schlotterbeck Receives Award

by on March 18, 2016 with No Comments

We are thrilled to recap the award ceremony from Thursday, March 17th.  Claire Schlotterbeck, Executive Director of Hills For Everyone, received the 2016 Conservation Award for her work establishing Chino Hills State Park and protecting the entire Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife … Read More

Chino Hills State Park

"As we celebrate the centennial, we should also remember that, although one act of Congress and a presidential signature can put a park on the map, the work of preserving these places and their stories falls to us too, as citizens, as owners, and it's never done." (David Quammen, National Geographic Magazine "The Power of Parks" January 2016 Edition). We at Hills For Everyone agree. Our work is not done in the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor. This video shows our legacy project: the protection of Chino Hills State Park from East Fenceline Trail.

Posted by Hills For Everyone on Wednesday, March 9, 2016

The Power of Parks

by on March 9, 2016 with No Comments

“As we celebrate the centennial, we should also remember that, although one act of Congress and a presidential signature can put a park on the map, the work of preserving these places and their stories falls to us too, as … Read More

2015 Recap Video

2015 Recap Video

by on January 25, 2016 with No Comments

Hills For Everyone had significant accomplishments in 2015 with many challenges across the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor.  This video captures some of the highlights of our work as well as some of things we will be working on in 2016. … Read More

Yorba Linda Postpones Decision

Yorba Linda Postpones Decision

by on November 20, 2015 with No Comments

The Protect Our Homes and Hills team methodically outlined before the City Council why approving the pre-annexation agreement and road down San Antonio Canyon was not only wrong, but illegal. Residents researched the entire history of the Canyon lots and provided an in … Read More

Madrona Project Overturned in Court

Madrona Project Overturned in Court

by on November 6, 2015 with No Comments

We just received the ruling from Orange County Judge Robert Moss and couldn’t be more thrilled. We won! He granted our petition almost across the board. He found that Brea violated its own planning documents, that the Environmental Impact Report … Read More

Yorba Linda is Government at Its Worst

Yorba Linda is Government at Its Worst

by on November 6, 2015 with No Comments

After a terrible display of censorship and squashing First Amendment Rights, Hills For Everyone Executive Director Claire Schlotterbeck calls out the Yorba Linda Planning Commission and staff at its abuse of power.  Residents from Protect Our Homes and Hills were … Read More

Madrona Court Heart

Madrona Court Heart

by on October 30, 2015 with No Comments

Today, Hills For Everyone and the Stop Madrona team attended the court hearing before Judge Moss at the Superior Court of California (in Santa Ana).  Sara Clark and Gabriel Ross from Shute, Mihaly and Weinberger represented Hills For Everyone, Sierra Club, … Read More

Fifty Shades of Green Event

Fifty Shades of Green Event

by on October 30, 2015 with No Comments

Yorba Linda residents are hard at work under Hills For Everyone’s guidance fighting both Esperanza Hills and Cielo Vista.  Friday, November 6 the residents are offering a fun filled dinner and silent auction. There are a number of cool items, … Read More

2014 Year in Review

by on January 26, 2015 with No Comments

Hills For Everyone is pleased to release a short video recapping the 2014 Wildlife Corridor preservation efforts.  From Stop Madrona to the Habitat Authority’s 20th Anniversary celebration, we were engaged in hillside protection and celebration efforts throughout the four-county region. … Read More

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