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Editorial on Building in High Fire Risk Areas

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on March 24, 2021 with No Comments

A lot of the projects Hills For Everyone has opposed are in Very High (or High) Fire Hazard Severity Zones (i.e., Hidden Oaks – Chino Hills, Madrona – Brea, and Esperanza Hills – above Yorba Linda). By definition this means the land has burned multiple times in recorded history. Fundamentally, the issues are public safety (evacuation), loss of habitat, and impacts to our protected lands. More people and more access in these high risk locations mean more fires. Thanks to … Read More

HFE 2020 Recap Video

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on February 2, 2021 with No Comments

This video captures some of the highlights of our work from 2020 including acquisition and conservation of 320 acres, PowerPoint presentations, support of the Chino Hills State Park Trail Plan, and legislation to save raptors and owls from rat poison. It also covers some of the land use challenges that were resolved like Hidden Oaks and the Aera Energy project. Nevertheless, some challenges remain like Esperanza Hills, the Brea Canyon Road widening, Hsi Lai Temple expansion, and extension of the … Read More

Hidden Oaks For Sale

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on November 20, 2020 with No Comments

Another twist in the Hidden Oaks property in Carbon Canyon! The landowner has put the property on the market for $66M. The original proposal had included 107 houses but after major concerns were raised by us and others about wildfire and access, it was redrawn down to 53 houses. Prices that high usually only come with entitled land. View the Chino Champion article.

Hidden Oaks

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on November 10, 2020 with No Comments

The developer of the 537 acre property submitted a revised project that reduces the footprint of the project and number of units from 107 to 53. However, the site is now owned by a new developer and the new site plans are unknown. The site is located on Carbon Canyon Road across from the Circle K store. Learn more about Hidden Oaks.

Spring 2020

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on May 13, 2020 with No Comments

Spring 2020 (PDF – 895 KB)Highlights: Saving Land at Long Last (Eastbridge Acquisition) County Sues Sanitation Districts Over Park Plans Brea Canyon Road Hidden Oaks Esperanza Hills Hsi Lai Temple Wildlife Reminder Hike With Assemblymember Chen SoCal Mountain Lion