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Rodenticides Kill More Than Rodents

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on August 12, 2020 with No Comments

There have been several reports of dead animals throughout the hills. One day bunnies in the yard, the next day dead bunnies in the yard. Consequently, it seemed like a good time to remind everyone that there are ways to peacefully co-exist with nature when you live at the wildland-urban interface. Just like the Lion King story goes–we are all part of the circle of life. When one part of the circle is impacted, all parts are impacted. The fact … Read More

Aera Withdraws Application!

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on August 7, 2020 with No Comments

ACTION ALERT UPDATE: Aera Energy formally withdrew its proposal for 3,600 houses. The County processed the withdrawal and it is no longer on the August 12th agenda. No more letters are needed. Thank you for your support! View the e-alert.

ACTION ALERT: Submit a Letter by 8/11

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on August 5, 2020 with No Comments

Los Angeles County Planning staff recommend denying the Aera Energy application, which has sat dormant for 18 years. Send in letters by August 11th to support the denial of this application. Learn More about this in our E-Alert.

Great American Outdoors Act Passes

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on August 5, 2020 with No Comments

We have another announcement coming later today, but we thought we’d share some OTHER good news. Yesterday, the President signed the “Great American Outdoors Act” and contained within that is the (now fully funded) Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). This legislation was support by both houses (Senate and House) and had bi-partisan (Republicans and Democrats) support too! The money in LWCF supports national parks, forests, and other public lands. Chino Hills State Park has been the recipient of LWCF dollars in … Read More

Yorba Linda City Council Meets on Esperanza Hills

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on August 4, 2020 with No Comments

Yorba Linda Friends: If you’ve been following Esperanza Hills project (340 hillside houses), the Yorba Linda City Council will hear an administrative report on the project’s request for grading and encroachment rights on city-owned open space. Visit the Protect Our Homes and Hills Facebook page for details or their website: ProtectYorbaLinda.com. There is a specific process to enroll in the Zoom meeting to speak on the item, see the August 3rd post on that for information.