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View our 2016 Recap Video

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on January 31, 2017 with No Comments

“Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” –George Santayana For the last few years, Hills For Everyone has created an informative video of our accomplishments and upcoming challenges for the next year. Looking back reminds us exactly how far we’ve come. Take three minutes to see the impact your support and donations have made to ensure the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor is protected for everyone, forever. View the Video on YouTube>>

Supervisors Kick Esperanza Hills to Planning Commission

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on December 15, 2016 with No Comments

The Board of Supervisors complied with part of the Judge’s order: rescinding all the approvals and entitlements of the Esperanza Hills project. After a long discussion amongst the Board members. The Board was considering holding Cielo Vista’s approvals hostage so that they could force Cielo Vista to sell an easement to Esperanza Hills! Supervisor Nelson pointed out that government had no business forcing private party agreements. In the end, it came down to Third District Supervisor Todd Spitzer reaffirming his … Read More

Esperanza Hills Informational Meeting

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on November 27, 2016 with No Comments

The Esperanza Hills project applicant is hosting an informational meeting about the proposed project and the new Bridge to Stonehaven. After a presentation by the developer, the public can ask questions about the proposal. Representatives from the Orange County Fire Authority, Sheriff’s Department, Planning, and Supervisor Spitzer have been invited to attend. This is your chance to ask questions and get information. We will be there!

Yorba Linda City Council

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on November 27, 2016 with No Comments

The Yorba Linda City Council will consider sending a letter to the County of Orange on the Esperanza Hills project. Wear your red shirts! The City Council agenda was released December 1st. The agenda item is #14. View the Staff Report.

Esperanza Hills Moving Forward

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on November 17, 2016 with No Comments

The Orange County Subdivision Commission recommended approval of the changes to the Vesting Tentative Tract Map for the proposed Esperanza Hills project. Residents sued the County of Orange and developer in July 2015. In late June 2016, the court ruled that the project’s Greenhouse Gas analysis was inadequate and it’s mitigation was deferred. He ordered the County to overturn the project’s approvals and environmental documents, which they have yet to do. The developer is now proposing a single entrance into … Read More

Board of Supervisors Meeting

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on November 10, 2016 with No Comments

We anticipate the County of Orange to hold a Board of Supervisors Meeting on Tuesday, December 13th at 9:30 AM. The Supervisors Board Agenda has been released as has the Public Notice for Esperanza Hills. The Staff Report for Agenda Item #43 (Rescinding the Project Approvals) and Agenda Item #62 (Considering the new GHG Section and Future Approvals) are also available online.

OC Subdivision Committee

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on November 10, 2016 with No Comments

We anticipate the County of Orange to hold a Subdivision Committee meeting on Wednesday, November 16th at 1:30 PM.

OC Planning Commission Hearing

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on October 31, 2016 with No Comments

Join Protect Our Homes and Hills and Hills For Everyone for the Orange County Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday, November 9th at 1:30 PM. At the meeting, Commissioners will: Consider the adequacy of Revised FEIR 616, prepared for the Esperanza Hills Project and revised to update the greenhouse gas (GHG) analysis and mitigation measures pursuant to a trial court decision in Protect Our Homes and Hills, et al. v. County of Orange, et al Case No. 30 – 2015 – 00797300 and make a … Read More

OC Planning Commission Hearing

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on October 18, 2016 with No Comments

Join Protect Our Homes and Hills and Hills For Everyone for the Orange County Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday, October 26 at 1:30 PM. At the meeting, Commissioners will: Consider the adequacy of Revised FEIR 616, prepared for the Esperanza Hills Project and revised to update the greenhouse gas (GHG) analysis and mitigation measures pursuant to a trial court decision in Protect Our Homes and Hills, et al. v. County of Orange, et al Case No. 30 – 2015 – 00797300 and … Read More

Landmark Agreement Reached On Hillside Project

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on August 31, 2016 with No Comments

The Leadership Team of Protect Our Homes and Hills (POHAH) reached a landmark settlement agreement with North County BRS—the applicant for the Cielo Vista project. Specifically, the agreement includes: Creating a conservation easement over 30 acres of the northern Cielo Vista parcel––permanently blocking any use of San Antonio Canyon for the Esperanza Hills project access; Securing a respected land manager, long term endowment, and legal defense fund for the easement lands; Reducing possible access for Esperanza Hills to a narrow corridor connecting to Aspen … Read More