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County of Orange Climate Action Plan

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on August 5, 2024 with No Comments

The County of Orange released its Draft Preliminary Climate Action Plan (CAP) for a 21-day public review and comment period. Comments received on the Preliminary CAP will be used to evaluate measures in the Final CAP developed in conjunction with the California Environmental Quality Act process. The comment period ends August 21st. Learn more by attending the meeting Tuesday, August 6th at 6 pm at the County Administration South, First Floor (601 N. Ross Street) in Santa Ana. Park in … Read More

Spring 2024 Newsletter

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on March 30, 2024 with No Comments

Spring 2024 Newsletter (876KB PDF) Highlights:

Fullerton Observer Covers Appeal Denial

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on March 10, 2024 with No Comments

Hills For Everyone’s Claire Schlotterbeck penned this article outlining the result of the OC Board of Supervisor hearing on the Menchego site. The appeal was denied! Read the Fullerton Observer article.

Menchego Site Appeal Outcome

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on March 3, 2024 with No Comments

In a split vote (3-2) OC Board of Supervisors deny the Hills For Everyone appeal on the Menchego Site CUP. Additionally, three Supervisors publicly state their support for preserving the land too! View the outcome synopsis.

2023 Recap Video Released

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on February 13, 2024 with No Comments

Hills For Everyone focuses its efforts on the preservation of the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor. This video captures some of the highlights of our work from 2023. Three key projects are featured in the video. First was the collaboration to stop the Brea Canyon Road widening project. Second, was the support for the East San Gabriel Valley Area Plan. Third, was the leadership and assistance in the protection of an additional 800 acres next to Chino Hills State Park. Thank … Read More

REMINDER: Letters of Support Needed

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on January 31, 2024 with No Comments

REMINDER: Letters Needed by Fri., Feb. 2 to Support Our Appeal OC Board of Supervisors will consider HFE’s appeal of a Conditional Use Permit on the Aera Energy property. Submit your comments by February 2nd! View the Reminder Alert!

Letters of Support for HFE Appeal Needed by 2/2

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on January 19, 2024 with No Comments

Letters Needed by Fri., Feb. 2 to Support Our Appeal OC Board of Supervisors will consider HFE’s appeal of a Conditional Use Permit on the Aera Energy property. Submit your comments by February 2nd! View the Reminder Alert.

Safeguard the Hills: Your Support is Needed

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on December 14, 2023 with No Comments

Numerous threats exist that could sever the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor. Your support is critical to our success. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3RbTWoP

Housing Element Update #4

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on November 28, 2023 with No Comments

Learn about the risks of not having an adopted/certified Housing Element, how developers can make an end run around existing local laws, and how open space lands are at risk of development. Read the E-Alert for Yorba Linda Residents.

Housing Element Update #3

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on November 18, 2023 with No Comments

There are numerous constraints that exist for the Residents Working Group developing the compromised Housing Element Update for Yorba Linda. These constraints include topography, wildfire, planned developments, and more. View the E-Alert for Yorba Linda Residents.