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City of Industry Fires Key Staffers

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on January 27, 2018 with No Comments

The “fun” continues with the City of Industry as three “new” firings occur, including the state watchdog Bill Lockyer. “I think they wanted to silence individuals who are telling them what they should or shouldn’t do,” [Senator Ed] Hernandez said in an interview Friday. Senator Hernandez is now asking top state prosecutors to look into this. View the San Gabriel Valley Tribune article.

Senator Hernandez: “Industry’s Style is Offensive”

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on January 25, 2018 with No Comments

Senator Ed Hernandez, whose district includes the City of Industry, wrote a scathing OpEd in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune. He had put legislation on hold that would expand accountability in the City of Industry by including additional housing, and therefore voters, within the city. Most of the housing is under City control, and those residing in it get rental rates well below market rate. This new housing would have also been controlled by the City–completely counter to Hernandez’s goal. … Read More

Off-Road Motorsports Facility Proposed

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on January 25, 2018 with No Comments

Did you know that there is an off-road motorsports facility proposed for 133 acres adjacent to Chino Hills State Park and the 71 freeway in Riverside County? Yep. Hills For Everyone Executive Director Claire Schlotterbeck attended the Notice of Preparation meeting on Monday. When the Environmental Impact Report is released, we will let you know.

Help Rename Seven Preserves

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on January 22, 2018 with No Comments

Hills For Everyone is part of a coalition that has protected 1,300 acres across Orange County through a mitigation program, including ~300 acres (the Hayashi Preserve) next to Chino Hills State Park. OCTA is hosting a renaming effort to honor the natural resources on the preserves. Join in the fun by voting for your favorite preserve names at: www.OCTA.net/Preservation. The name will be revealed at the Saturday, February 24th hike on the O’Neill Oaks Preserve.

Madrona Project Struck Down by Supreme Court

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on January 19, 2018 with No Comments

Hills For Everyone continues to get press on the Madrona victory. View the article from the Chino Champion.