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Multiple Fires in July

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on July 15, 2015 with No Comments

There have been multiple fires in July caused by a variety of things. Here is a short recap of the local fires, some of which burned in the Wildlife Corridor, while others were nearby. July 2, 2015 Loma Ridge near 241 Toll Road in East Orange Three acres burned when this fire broke out. Cause: Vehicle fire Check out the article in the OC Register. July 4, 2015 3600 Block of Fairmont in Yorba Linda Ten acres burned, including a … Read More

Planning Commission Confirms Our Position

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on July 9, 2015 with No Comments

The Chino Hills Planning Commission meeting this week and agreed with the staff report that the clear and documented intent of the 1994 General Plan was to zone the 3000 acres in southeastern Chino Hills as 1 unit per 40 acres. The Planning Commission received and filed the staff report. This, in effect, leaves the General Plan language as it is but with the clear interpretation now in the record regarding the City Council intent. After some discussion they also … Read More

Lawsuit Filed on Esperanza Hills

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on July 2, 2015 with No Comments

Protect Our Homes and Hills—a project of Hills For Everyone—filed a lawsuit against the County of Orange for its approval of the Esperanza Hills project. The Board of Supervisors approved the General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, and Specific Plan for the 340-unit hillside development on June 2nd. The City of Yorba Linda was also included in the lawsuit for its lack of action on the project as a Responsible Agency. Main concerns about the project include public safety due to … Read More

Successful Bane Canyon Celebration

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on June 29, 2015 with No Comments

Hills For Everyone is thrilled at the great turnout and wonderful support for Chino Hills State Park last Saturday. In partnership with California State Parks and the Chino Hills State Park Interpretive Association, we held a Bane Canyon Grand Re-opening Celebration. Check out the photos from our Facebook page: June 2015 Posted by Hills For Everyone on Monday, June 29, 2015

Habitat Authority Seeks Docents

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on June 18, 2015 with No Comments

Come out and enjoy nature next door. The Puente Hills Preserve is full of beautiful vistas, fresh air, and flora and fauna that make this area one of the world’s hot spots for biodiversity. Find out where all the local trailheads are, what is being preserved and how to become a part of the Preserve’s volunteer team. The Habitat Authority’s outreach programming guides over 3,000 visitors through the Preserve each year. Habitat Authority Volunteer Docent Naturalists are needed to help … Read More