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Puente Hills Park Meeting, EIR Released

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on June 23, 2016 with No Comments

The next meeting on the Puente Hills Landfill Park Master Plan is on Wednesday, June 29th at 6:30 PM. The Public Review Draft Environmental Impact Report will be presented to the community and stakeholders. Following a presentation, the consultant team will facilitate a discussion and conduct a question and answer session. The LA County Parks Department is doing a good job advertising the meeting. We hope they don’t mistake that outreach effort for actually listening to what people want. The … Read More

Rattlesnakes and Summertime

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on June 20, 2016 with No Comments

If you’ve lived in the region for any length of time you know that snakes live here too. They like to sun themselves to raise their body temperature. On hot days especially you may find them on the sidewalk, street, on a trail or even in your yard. Snakes provide a necessary balance to our ecosystem. Without snakes, the rodent (think mice and rat) population will increase rapidly. If you encounter a snake at your house, use your garden hose … Read More

Chino Hills Article Mentions HFE

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on June 17, 2016 with No Comments

Check us out… Hills For Everyone was mentioned in this Chino Champion article regarding the 25th Anniversary of the City of Chino Hills’ cityhood. The fruit of our labor is the 14,000 acre state park. Exactly.

Ideas Abound for Tres Hermanos

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on June 9, 2016 with No Comments

Hmmm… what to do with the 2,500 acre Tres Hermanos property owned by the City of Industry’s now disbanded Redevelopment Agency? Apparently there are a few plans: 7,500 new residents or a 1,000 acre solar farm. This summer things will be quite interesting as the groundwork for a decision gets laid. Hills For Everyone’s Executive Director Claire Schlotterbeck says neither option is very appealing. View the San Gabriel Valley Tribune article.

Off-Leash Dogs Pose Risk, Obey Rules

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on June 7, 2016 with No Comments

This is an important reminder to not only keep your dog on leash, but also to only use trails where dogs are allowed. While it may fun to bring Fido out, there are risk for the dog (rattlesnake bites) and risks for the wildlife (injury or death). Many people don’t realize when a coyote smells dog urine or feces, the dog has invaded its territory. Please obey all signs, trail maps and bulletins. Descriptions of what is allowed in the … Read More