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Senator Ross Johnson Has Passed Away

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on August 16, 2017 with No Comments

We just learned that former Assemblymember and Senator Ross Johnson died a few hours ago. Ross was the legislator who carried the ball for many years to establish Chino Hills State Park—from its earliest days through the acquisition of Coal Canyon. “I was driving by Yorba Linda one day and I saw the future and I didn’t like it. I knew we needed to save something for our region.” — Ross Johnson As a Republican, he worked across party lines to … Read More

Perseid Meteors & Solar Eclipse

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on August 10, 2017 with No Comments

Right now the Perseid Meteor showers are in full swing… so go look at the night sky in the middle of the night. Most of the meteors are going from north to south in the night sky. But Monday, woah, next Monday we have a full solar eclipse. If you aren’t travelling to place that you can see the full eclipse (like most of us), check out the following link to see what it will look like in your zip … Read More

New State Park Camping Reservation System

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on August 3, 2017 with No Comments

Starting August 1, 2017 California State Parks is providing more user-friendly web services and greater accessibility for highly sought-after camping and lodging locations through a new reservation system. Learn more at www.ReserveCalifornia.com.

Vacation to the Planets Event

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on July 24, 2017 with No Comments

The Chino Hills State Park Interpretive Association is sponsoring an event at the State Park on August 12th. It will be first come, first served and is limited to the first 100 cars or 250 people. The cost is $10 per car. Interested attendees can check in at 4721 Sapphire Road in Chino Hills. The program begins at 7:30 PM. Please know that it takes about 20 minutes to get to the amphitheater from the entrance, so be sure to … Read More

Status of Park Bonds

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on July 24, 2017 with No Comments

Three park bond acts are under consideration: Senate Bill 5, Assembly Bill 18, and an initiative by The Nature Conservancy. There has not been a Park Bond Act since 2000. It is expected that the two houses of the Legislature will reach agreement on one measure and, for the first time, it appears the Governor may sign a park bond act. If this happens, the initiative will likely be withdrawn. Remember: Chino Hills State Park is not finished. Not all … Read More