Get details on the City of Chino Hills’ release of a Notice of Preparation (NOP) for an 85 acre project called Paradise Ranch in Carbon Canyon. View the Hills For Everyone email announcing the release of the NOP.
The plants found in our region have adapted to our climate, rainfall, slope, wildfire, and more. Laurel Sumac uses the shade of its own leaves (through a taco-shape) to reduce the surface area hit by the sun’s rays. The shade allows the plants to stay cooler and therefore retain more water instead of evaporating it through the stomata.
Today we testified before the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to support the proposed Safety Element–in partnership with Endangered Habitats League. The new language prioritizes community safety. The policies do not stop all new construction in fire zones, but only those projects which leapfrog beyond the current limit. This language was a balanced approach.
GREAT NEWS! A brand new species has been found in the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor. It is in the same family as the California Poppy—the state flower (Eschscholzia californica)—but due to its white appearance it is called the “Ghost Poppy.” Its scientific name is Eschscholzia albinicus. Since this is such a rare find, if you do see it please be sure to photograph it, document your location, and report it on iNaturalist. It’s a day to celebrate–April Fool’s!
Spring 2022 Newsletter (925KB PDF) Highlights: Saving Coal Canyon (Again) Park Grows Again Brea 265 Dispatch Phone Numbers Esperanza Hills Update Fire Damage Repair