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Yorba Linda Postpones Decision

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on November 20, 2015 with No Comments

The Protect Our Homes and Hills team methodically outlined before the City Council why approving the pre-annexation agreement and road down San Antonio Canyon was not only wrong, but illegal. Residents researched the entire history of the Canyon lots and provided an in depth accounting of the Tract 9813’s approval, conditions, correspondence and intents. They were able to completely debunk the City’s assertions that roads go through open space all over Yorba Linda. The clincher was that the City Council was being asked … Read More

Yorba Linda is Government at Its Worst

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on November 6, 2015 with No Comments

After a terrible display of censorship and squashing First Amendment Rights, Hills For Everyone Executive Director Claire Schlotterbeck calls out the Yorba Linda Planning Commission and staff at its abuse of power. Residents from Protect Our Homes and Hills were prepared to speak and show a PowerPoint at the Wednesday night Planning Commission meeting. After confirming with City staff when the presentation was due, they met the deadline with plenty of time to spare. It was only AFTER the City … Read More

Fifty Shades of Green Event

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on October 30, 2015 with No Comments

Yorba Linda residents are hard at work under Hills For Everyone’s guidance fighting both Esperanza Hills and Cielo Vista. Friday, November 6 the residents are offering a fun filled dinner and silent auction. There are a number of cool items, high tech gadgets in the silent auction, but one of the best items is a chance to bid on a 24 hour Telsa vehicle loan. Support these hillside preservation efforts by purchasing your tickets today! Go to: ProtectYorbaLinda.com

Casino Fire Burns Esperanza Hills

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on September 18, 2015 with No Comments

The Orange County Fire Authority reported a fire at approximately 12:15 PM on Thursday, September 17, 2015. It appeared to be north of Stonehaven/Via del Agua and east of Casino Ridge. Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) initially put it at six acres. Post-burn GPS measurements put its final toll at 17 acres. It seems the majority of the fire burned the Esperanza Hills property–land proposed for development with approvals by the County of Orange. Hills For Everyone and others filed a lawsuit … Read More

Summer 2015

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on September 2, 2015 with No Comments

Summer 2015 (PDF – 738 KB) Highlights: Tres Hermanos For Sale Esperanza Hills Update Chino Hills State Park Discovery Road Opens LA County Significant Ecological Areas Lands at Risk in Southern Chino Hills Chino Hills Stands Firm Easy Ways to Help Gratitudes Brea Landfill Funds at Risk