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91 Freeway

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on December 30, 2014 with No Comments

Numeorus projects along the 91 freeway in both Riverside and Orange Counties jeopardize the only place wildlife can safely cross under the 91 freeway at Coal Canyon. From river riprap to freeway widenings, flyovers to the Santa Ana River Interceptor line, this geographically and topographically challenged landscape has a lot of threats. Learn more about the 91 Freeway Corridor by following this link.

ALERT: Gold Spotted Oak Borer in OC

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on December 20, 2014 with No Comments

ALERT: The Goldspotted Oak Borer (GSOB) has been discovered in approximately 30 trees at Weir Canyon in northern Orange County. The trees are on regional park/reserve land but within a mile of homes. What can you do to prevent the spread? Do not buy or bring in firewood from other counties. Keep it local. This pest is killing our trees and it is because it is being carried across county lines by people… helping it spread.

Esperanza Hills Decision Delayed

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on December 17, 2014 with No Comments

Rules about government conduct were created to ensure the public had access to information and were properly noticed about meetings and decisions. The County Planning Commission was meant to review and recommend approval of the Esperanza Hills project above Yorba Linda. Hills For Everyone and two Yorba Linda residents were able to prove the County of Orange was in violation of the Brown Act (open meetings law) by not posting the Special Meeting of the Commission with 24 hours notice … Read More