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City of Industry Won’t Stop

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on July 24, 2017 with No Comments

The City of Industry continues to consolidate its holdings in Tonner Canyon. In 2016, the City bought the last remaining 800 acres of the former Firestone Scout Reservation. In the purchase agreement it states the land was acquired as mitigation for a project. That “project” remains obscured by Industry’s lack of transparency, but from all accounts the City intends to develop a water reservoir and solar farm, requiring bulldozing of the entire canyon. Industry has yet to bring forth its … Read More

Industry’s Secrets Revealed

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on June 1, 2017 with No Comments

With the latest news (released through an investigative reporter) of a solar farm and reservoir for Tres Hermanos, the City of Industry, doesn’t appear to want to divulge information publicly–especially to neighboring cities impacted by the plans. There is a public process to follow. Best line in the article: “You are a public agency, City of Industry. Act like it.” View the Whittier Daily News article.

Industry’s Plans Revealed

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on May 31, 2017 with No Comments

It appears that the City of Industry does have plans for the Tonner Canyon lands. They’ve spent more than a million dollars on studies, leases and such to understand a 440-megawatt solar power facility there. Read the San Gabriel Valley Tribune.

Spring 2017

by Melanie Schlotterbeck 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 Three Easy Ways to Help Hills For Everyone

Industry Negotiation with Water/Power LLC

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on April 13, 2017 with No Comments

Apparently the City of Industry is negotiating with a Limited Liability Corporation managed by a San Diego-based housing developer. The Oversight Committee tasked with getting the highest and best use fair market value for the land–as well as residents, groups, and neighboring cities–feel like they are in the dark. Interesting to note that the LLC’s name is: San Gabriel Valley Water and Power LLC. Is Industry still looking at reservoirs or a solar farm for the land? Check out the … Read More