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Tres Hermanos Solution Coming?

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on January 11, 2019 with No Comments

What is in store for the 2,450 acre Tres Hermanos ranch? That’s the question asked by the Los Angeles Times in this article. The Cities of Industry, Diamond Bar, Chino Hills, and now Commerce, are battling for the answer. Hills For Everyone Executive Director Claire Schlotterbeck acknowledged the biological diversity of the site isn’t well known because the land has been protected with armed guards at the gates and on patrol since 1978. Read the Los Angeles Times article.

Industry Audit Proves Suspicious Finances

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on January 5, 2019 with No Comments

The City of Industry’s financial practices are being questioned by the State Controller. Shady business dealings, scrutinized transactions, gift of public funds, and other suspicious financial dealings are a few of the phrases used to describe the City’s financial situation in the article and draft audit report. View the Los Angeles Times article.

Coal Canyon Featured in Hike List

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on December 26, 2018 with No Comments

The Orange County Register featured a handful of hikes post holidays. Chino Hills State Park’s Coal Canyon was highlighted. Check it out! View the Orange County Register article.

Houses Proposed by Aera in Brea

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on December 17, 2018 with No Comments

The City of Brea has released the Notice of Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) that will analyze a project proposed by Aera Energy. Aera owns 265 acres at the juncture of Carbon Canyon and Valencia. The land includes the Christmas tree farm along Rose and the oil fields on both sides of Lambert Road. The project proposes 1,100 units. Comments are due January 23, 2019 at 5:00 PM to Maribeth Tinio. A Scoping Meeting will be held January … Read More

Location Matters More Than Construction

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on December 4, 2018 with No Comments

As USGS Fire Scientist Jon Keeley has already figured out: where fires have happened before they will happen again. That’s what was witnessed in Ventura. We’ve got the fire maps for our hills that prove it also. State building and fire codes can’t keep up with the losses–there is lag time between the disaster and new codes. The science shows that where the houses are built is more important than how they are constructed. Build homes in a Very High … Read More

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