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LA County Safety Policy

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on December 16, 2021 with No Comments

We are thrilled to report that the County of Los Angeles Regional Planning Commission unanimously endorsed enacting a strong policy related to housing in wildfire zones. This policy prohibits new subdivisions in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones unless entirely surrounded by existing built development, connects to infrastructure, and has roadways that can handle mass evacuations. This ground-breaking policy could set a model for addressing fire risk throughout the state. Hills For Everyone testified at the hearing yesterday supporting the … Read More

Letters Needed to OC Supervisors

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on July 24, 2020 with No Comments

Orange County friends: The Tree Preservation Policy that Friends of Harbors, Beaches & Parks (FHBP) has worked on and Hills For Everyone supports goes before the Orange County Board of Supervisors next Tuesday. Help get the word out and send in a letter/email to your Supervisor by Monday at noon. Thanks! View the FHBP E-Alert.

Help Save OC Trees – Take Action NOW

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on April 30, 2020 with No Comments

Orange County friends: Here is a “participate from home” action you can take to benefit native trees. The OC Board of Supervisors considers a new Tree Preservation Policy on Tuesday, May 5th. Lands proposed for addition to this new policy include land/trees in and adjacent to Chino Hills State Park in Brea. Please make your voice heard if you live in Orange County by calling your supervisor to support this policy (details/talking points in the email)

KABC Interview

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on September 6, 2019 with No Comments

We just finished an interview for KABC Channel 7 News covering the Esperanza Hills project. Watch for it… it airs tonight (September 6th) at 5:45 PM.

Esperanza Hills Decision

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on August 28, 2019 with No Comments

Another day, another decision on Esperanza Hills by the OC Board of Supervisors. It was appalling to see the two female County Supervisors walk up and HUG the developer prior to the meeting. Thanks to Supervisor Wagner and Chaffee for their NO votes–and for telling the developer to work with the community to resolve the issues. Votes In Favor: Supervisor Steel, Bartlett, and Do Votes Opposing: Supervisors Wagner and Chaffee View the Voice of OC and Los Angeles Times articles.