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State Park Acquisition Bill Heard June 2

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on May 29, 2020 with No Comments

It is interesting that a little over one year ago this article was written. It appears even in the ‘best of times’ the state opts not to fund or prioritize parks, park maintenance, and park acquisitions. With a growing population, this means more crowds, more impacts to the resources, and less availability of parkland. Hills For Everyone is working to change that, with our bill AB 2021, which advances 1,611 acres that has always been envisioned for addition to Chino Hills State … Read More

Black Walnuts Unique to Area

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on May 28, 2020 with No Comments

Did you know that the nut of black walnut trees served as a food source for Native American tribes despite the hard, thick shell? The largest stand of native walnuts left in the state is protected in Chino Hills State Park. California black walnut trees generally like north facing slopes. The population took a real hit in the 2008 Freeway Complex Fire followed by the drought.

Chino Hills State Park Re-Opens

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on May 21, 2020 with No Comments

Chino Hills State Park opened its gates today for drive in access to the trails. (Note: the campground is still closed.) We jumped at the opportunity to visit. It has been a while since we laid our eyes on the hills.

AB 2021 Passes First Committee

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on May 15, 2020 with No Comments

On the great news front… The bill we’ve partnered on (AB 2021) with Assemblyman Phillip Chen made it through its first committee (Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife) yesterday on consent. It is now scheduled to go to Assembly Appropriations. Keep your fingers crossed! (Photo: An electronic notification from the California Legislative Information system stating that AB 2021 was passed and will move onto Appropriations.)

Spring 2020

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on May 13, 2020 with No Comments

Spring 2020 (PDF – 895 KB)Highlights: Saving Land at Long Last (Eastbridge Acquisition) County Sues Sanitation Districts Over Park Plans Brea Canyon Road Hidden Oaks Esperanza Hills Hsi Lai Temple Wildlife Reminder Hike With Assemblymember Chen SoCal Mountain Lion