The County of Los Angeles is holding a virtual scoping meeting for the proposed Hsi Lai Monastery Expansion in Hacienda Heights on November 19, 2020. The expansion is proposed to include 17 buildings including dorms, residential buildings, programming space, and a seven level subterranean parking garage. Read our e-alert on the meeting.
Fall 2020 Newsletter (PDF – 773 KB)Highlights: Aera Energy Application Withdrawal Eastbridge 320 acres Preserved Hidden Oaks Update Ralphs Fundraiser Brea Canyon Road Update Esperanza Hills Update Park & Preserve Hours Chino Hills State Park Updates COVID & Our Conservation Work
ACTION ALERT UPDATE: Aera Energy formally withdrew its proposal for 3,600 houses. The County processed the withdrawal and it is no longer on the August 12th agenda. No more letters are needed. Thank you for your support! View the e-alert.
Los Angeles County Planning staff recommend denying the Aera Energy application, which has sat dormant for 18 years. Send in letters by August 11th to support the denial of this application. Learn More about this in our E-Alert.
In a report issued for Los Angeles County, fire agencies reviewed the Woolsey Fire. It states, “we cannot expect that all population growth in Very High or High Fire Hazard Severity areas can be protected simply by increasing resiliency to wildfire and by adding more fire engines.” The Los Angeles Times article goes on to say: “But it is folly to think that stricter building codes and more fire engines can eliminate the danger we create by building and rebuilding in … Read More