“To make democracy work, we must be a nation of participants, not simply observers. One who does not vote has no right to complain.” —Louis L’Amour
Happy 4th of July! While we may not be celebrating in the usual way, remember fireworks can ignite dry brush and cause large wildfires! Yesterday’s post included non-emergency phone numbers for area police departments to report use of fireworks, which are banned in all communities surrounding the hills. If you are looking for an alternative to the usual festivities hampered by COVID, consider these: Yorba Linda is hosting a virtual fireworks display starting at 5 PMhttps://bit.ly/38mEXAm Anaheim Disneyland will host … Read More
Did you know that MOST wildfires near Chino Hills State Park start in July? Yep, nearly 22% of all documented wildfires ignite in July as found in our study. The Fourth of July and use of fireworks locally are part of the problem. As a reminder, we all want to celebrate our great country, but we do not want to risk our lives, homes and our parks by using fireworks. Fireworks are illegal in all communities surrounding the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor, … Read More
Fireworks cause many wildland fires this time of year. Please know that ALL of the cities surrounding the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor have banned fireworks. These cities include: Yorba Linda, Brea, La Habra, La Habra Heights, Whittier, Hacienda Heights, Rowland Heights, Diamond Bar, Chino Hills, and Corona. Please obey the law as the consequences can be deadly and catastrophic. Have a safe 4th of July.
We could use your help! Every 4th of July, Hills For Everyone calls on its supporters to volunteer to staff our information booth at the Brea Country Fair. The event runs from 9 AM to 3 PM at City Hall Park (on Brea Blvd. south of Imperial Hwy). Depending on the number of volunteers we have, the shifts generally run an hour and a half each. Have no fear, we provide all the materials and talking points for our volunteers … Read More