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Industry in Hot Water Over Tres Hermanos

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on January 30, 2017 with No Comments

As outlined in the Chino Champion article from January 28, 2017, the City of Industry is being asked to provide detailed plans about its intents with the Tres Hermanos property. The City of Industry has made an offer to the Successor Agency of its own Redevelopment Agency–dissolved years ago by state mandate. The City of Manager for Industry stated, as did the Mayor, it would leave the land as open space to benefit the region. Plans have circulated for years … Read More

Oversight Board Wants Answers from Industry

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on January 23, 2017 with No Comments

The plot thickens… “What are you (City of Industry) going to do with Tres Hermanos?” asks the Oversight Board. They demand knowing the City’s intentions with the land since there is no deed restriction or conservation easement ensuring the land will STAY open space. Without those restrictions, the City of Industry can do whatever it wants. Read the San Gabriel Valley Tribune article.

Industry Questioned on Intents for Tres Hermanos

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on January 21, 2017 with No Comments

The City Council has made clear “the land will be preserved for open space, public uses, and public facilities,” he said. But he’s declined to be more specific. Hmmm… this is why we must keep a careful eye on things. Check out the San Gabriel Valley Tribune article.

Google Timelapse Tool, See the Landscape Change

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on January 4, 2017 with No Comments

It is amazing to see how our landscape changes over time. You no longer need to think to yourself… “I remember when I was a kid there was a nursery at this corner, now there is a restaurant.” Google Earth Timelapse is a tool that lets you see as far back as 1984. Set your location (i.e. Brea, CA) in the upper left corner and your “time speed” in the lower left corner and watch the change happen. Use Google … Read More

Falcons Used to Scare Away Other Birds

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on January 4, 2017 with No Comments

Falcons are being used to clear an area of seagulls, crows, pigeons, and geese. What do you think of this technique? Check out the article in the Orange County Register.

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