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Schlotterbeck to Receive Award

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on July 29, 2015 with No Comments

Local leader Claire Schlotterbeck, Executive Director of Hills For Everyone, is receiving one of the 2015 Political Leadership Awards at the event venue in Chino Hills State Park, the park she helped found. Sierra Club invites you to attend the Angeles Chapter Political Action Committee fundraiser event acknowledging environmental leaders from Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Diego Counties. Funds raised will be used to support the election of pro-environmental candidates to public office. 2015 SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL LEADERSHIP AWARDS … Read More

Wine Tasting Tons of Fun!

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on July 29, 2015 with No Comments

We had such a wonderful time at the Hodson’s beautiful home in Oak Tree Downs on Saturday night. The wine tasting went off without a hitch. The guests had fun, enjoyed the wine and got some great silent auction items. And our volunteers–WOW–you are all amazing! Thank you also to Ascension Cellars for making it so much fun!

Where’s the Water?

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on July 29, 2015 with No Comments

Residents have been asked to cut back their water use. In some cases, it is as high as 36% cutbacks. The irony, as Editorial Writer Ray Chandos notes, is that while we are required to cut back, decision makers and water districts are approving water guzzling projects and offering “will serve” letters. Check out the Voice of OC article.

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