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Mountain Lion Warning

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on May 20, 2019 with No Comments

This is a good reminder that our wildlands are just that–wild. The mustard has reached 10-12′ in some places, we don’t have the same on the ground visibility that we used to, and that can cause unexpected animal encounters. There have been two confirmed sightings of a juvenile mountain lion in Chino Hills State Park in the past week. Where there are juvenile animals … usually there is also a protective momma nearby. Be aware. We recommend you study up … Read More

HFE E-Newsletter

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on May 16, 2019 with No Comments

Hills For Everyone provides this update to its supporters covering three key topics:1. SB 404 – the bill allowing Chino Hills State Park to expand2. Esperanza Hills – another court decision has been made3. Wildfires – suggested tips from the fire experts on hardening your home View the May e-newsletter.

Spring 2019

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on May 16, 2019 with No Comments

Spring 2019 (PDF – 714 KB) Highlights: Tonner Canyon (Tres Hermanos) Stunning Poppy Bloom Esperanza Hills Hidden Oaks Matrix Oil Drilling Stalled Significant Ecological Area Ordinance Congrats to Mike Hughes! Diamond Bar General Plan Update 2008 Freeway Complex Fire Remembered

San Diego Ignores Fire Dangers Too

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on May 16, 2019 with No Comments

We’ve seen this same issue in Orange County. “A new University of California study … [found] that housing and human infrastructure in fire-prone wilderness areas are the main drivers of fire ignitions and structure loss.” And interestingly our Fire Study found the same results of adding people into the wildlands. “Putting houses in the heart of fire country doesn’t just put people in harm’s way. It also increases the risk of fires starting. Studies have found that 97 percent of … Read More

Hsi Lai Temple Meeting

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on May 15, 2019 with No Comments

The Hsi Lai Temple is holding a community meeting this Saturday, May 18th from 2 – 5 PM at the Hacienda Heights Community Center, 1234 Valencia Avenue in Hacienda Heights to discuss its proposed expansion. Download the Event Invitation.