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Limited Access Wreaks Havoc in Paradise

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on November 13, 2018 with No Comments

It is pretty amazing the similarities of this situation in Northern California and our region. This article sums up why we continue to fight poorly planned projects adjacent to Chino Hills State Park including the Madrona and Esperanza Hills projects. History is telling us something, we should learn the lessons. (Photo of Canyon Fire 2017) Read the Los Angeles Times article.

Help Camp Fire Victims

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on November 12, 2018 with No Comments

We’ve been in contact with friends on the ground in Northern California. If you’d like to help fire victims in Paradise (Camp Fire), they need: Money Gift Cards School Supplies Food Essentials Housing Get details in the article below on where donations can be sent. View the list from the Record Searchlight article. (Photo of Freeway Complex Fire 2008)

Heart Wrenching Stories of Evacuation

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on November 11, 2018 with No Comments

Reading the stories about what is happening in the massive wildfires that are consuming our state is devastating. These fires are not in the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor, but we have been there before. That’s why we are working on a way to help the town of Paradise in Butte County. It has lost 6,000 structures and at least 23 people have died (so far, with many still missing). We will notify you when we have something worked out. Stay … Read More

Red Flag Alert 11/8 & 11/9

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on November 9, 2018 with No Comments

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning beginning Thursday, November 8th at 10:00 AM until Friday, November 9th at 10:00 PM for the Mountain, Inland, and Coastal weather zones of Orange County. Chino Hills State Park will be closed tomorrow starting at 10am. For your safety, and the safety of first responders, please stay out of the park during red flag events. Thanks!