Breaking News Archives | Hills For Everyone

OCTA’s Mitigation Program

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on March 9, 2026 with No Comments

It isn’t every day that environmental groups work with a transportation agency, but Hills For Everyone partnered, along with more than 30 other conservation groups, to support OCTA’s 1/2 cent sales tax measure (Measure M2) because it included funds for acquisition, restoration, and management of large landscapes. One acquisition, now called Eagle Ridge, is protected bordering Chino Hills State Park in Brea.

Nesting Season is Here

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on March 6, 2026 with No Comments

It’s nesting season! Keep that in mind when working outside! From Birding Nevada:“Some birds are nesting already so it’s time for the occasional reminders about how not to disturb nests, especially owls and hawks. Great Horned Owls already have owlets in the nest, some Red-tailed Hawks and hummingbirds are already on eggs, and Cooper’s Hawks are doing nest housekeeping (nestkeeping? ) to prepare for spring egg laying. Our presence at nests prevents much needed sleep, adds stress, can prevent meal … Read More

Same Organization, New Name

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on March 3, 2026 with No Comments

Chino Hills State Park Interpretive Association is now Friends of Chino Hills State Park. Same great people, just a new name.

Yorba Linda Hills FSC Meeting

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on March 2, 2026 with No Comments

REMINDER: Yorba Linda Hills Fire Safe Council MeetingThursday, March 5 | 7–8:30 PMJoin on Zoom This month’s speaker: Nathan Babbitt (OCFA Fire Prevention Specialist) discussing fire hazard zones, vegetation inspections, defensible space, and FireWise communities. Learn more.

Malibu Creek State Park

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on March 1, 2026 with No Comments

Malibu Creek State Park in Calabasas has similar plant and wildlife species as the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor. From the hills, valleys, and streams to the California quail, mountain lions, and deer—there are many similarities. It is a few thousand acres smaller than Chino Hills State Park, and lovely just the same.