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Supervisors Kick Esperanza Hills to Planning Commission

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on December 15, 2016 with No Comments

The Board of Supervisors complied with part of the Judge’s order: rescinding all the approvals and entitlements of the Esperanza Hills project. After a long discussion amongst the Board members. The Board was considering holding Cielo Vista’s approvals hostage so that they could force Cielo Vista to sell an easement to Esperanza Hills! Supervisor Nelson pointed out that government had no business forcing private party agreements. In the end, it came down to Third District Supervisor Todd Spitzer reaffirming his … Read More

OCTA Approves Conservation Plan

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on November 28, 2016 with No Comments

In 2005, Friends of Harbors, Beaches and Parks coordinated a coalition of environmental groups to negotiate a comprehensive mitigation program for the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), as it considered renewing its 1/2-cent sales tax measure called Measure M. Hills For Everyone was one of 30+ conservation and community groups that supported this concept and ultimately the measure. The measure committed OCTA to spend a minimum of 5% (roughly $243.5 million) on acquisition, restoration, and management. To date, the Authority … Read More

Remembering the 2008 Freeway Fire

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on November 15, 2016 with No Comments

Let us not forget the significance of November 15, 2008. Eight years ago today the Freeway Complex Fire raced through four counties and burned over 30,000 acres right here where we all live. Ninety-five percent of Chino Hills State Park was burned. Over 300 homes were damaged or destroyed. The fire taught us many lessons, let’s hope these lessons still resonate with elected officials when making policy decisions near our wildlands. Public safety is paramount.

Teddy Roosevelt Event Photos

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on September 29, 2016 with No Comments

September Shindig Announced

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on August 31, 2016 with No Comments

Join Hills For Everyone for its September Shindig. We ain’t ready to hang up the saddle on Madrona. It’s been a rough ride, so Hills For Everyone is roundin’ up its posse fer a shindig. Git the long and short of it from one of America’s greatest historical heroes of public lands! The event is on Saturday, September 24 from 4:30 – 7:30… there’ll be plenty to eat and a special surprise guest appearance–not to mention spendin’ opportunities! Download the event … Read More