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Heat Related Illnesses

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on September 4, 2020 with No Comments

Hey friends! It will be HOT , HOT , HOT this Labor Day weekend and we wanted you to be aware of the dangers of being outside during extreme heat events. Check out this great infographic from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention to understand heat related illnesses, should you or someone you encounter have an issue while outside. Stay safe, stay cool, stay indoors if you can!(Image: Heat Related Illnesses described in two columns: What to Look For … Read More

Rodenticide Bill Goes to Governor

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on September 1, 2020 with No Comments

In the wee hours of the morning, the legislative session ended with the Assembly and Senate taking their last votes on proposed legislation. Some bills made it out (and go to the Governor’s desk) and some didn’t. One bill that our organization supported, AB 1788, (authored by Assemblymember Bloom) is on its way to the Governor’s desk. According to the Mountain Lion Foundation, “studies show that 80-90% of predators [like mountain lions and bobcats] have been exposed to highly toxic … Read More

Esperanza Hills Grading Application Denied

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on August 28, 2020 with No Comments

Who wants good news!? Protect Our Homes and Hills just announced the City of Yorba Linda has denied the grading and encroachment application for the Esperanza Hills development. View the email announcement.

Help San Onofre State Beach

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on August 24, 2020 with No Comments

Our friends at San Onofre State Beach need our help! Use the link below to tell your State Representatives that San Onofre must be protected now and for future generations–no roads should be allowed through the park, ever. The sponsored bill (AB 1426) codifies the judicial decree that currently protects San Onofre State Beach, the Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy, and the San Mateo Watershed. The vote should happen soon, so send in your letter immediately! View the Petition!

Support for Fire Victims and Responders

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on August 21, 2020 with No Comments

There are so many fires burning all over California impacting families, communities, infrastructure, and our parks. This email from the California State Parks Foundation shows just how wide spread the wildfires are and how many state parks have partial or full closures. Please be safe, follow posted closures, and avoid wildfire/evacuation areas. We’ve been there before with the Freeway Complex Fire and its impacts to Chino Hills State Park, so we are sending our love to all the other sister … Read More