While the Blue Ridge Fire continues to burn, here is what we know: 1. It is presently estimated at 8,000 acres by OC Fire Authority. Most of that acreage is very likely Chino Hills State Park. This means more than … Read More
In response to the September 3, 2019 OC Register article on Esperanza Hills, Hills For Everyone Executive Director Claire Schlotterbeck penned this Letter to the Editor: The recent Op-Ed by the Register misrepresents concerns about the proposed Esperanza Hills project … Read More
KABC Channel 7’s interview, in case you missed it on Friday/Saturday with our consultant Melanie Schlotterbeck.
The recent local fires serve as a reminder of what it takes to defend properties in fire prone areas. Orange County has twice approved the Esperanza Hills project and residents with Protect Our Homes and Hills, under guidance from Hills … Read More
Supervisor Todd Spitzer penned this Op-Ed on the Canyon Fire 2 response. The response was delayed due to dispatch staff not following protocol on the 911 reports related to the vegetation fire. Check out the Orange County Register article.
Interesting that multiple calls reporting the fire were dismissed. The same thing happened with the Freeway Complex Fire when area residents reported a second fire in Brea (not Corona). We hope the Orange County Fire Authority and California Highway … Read More
This news released at the Orange County Fire Authority Board meeting on the response to the Canyon 2 Fire is disturbing. Lives are at risk at the wildland-urban interface and our fire agency doesn’t follow protocol? The same thing occurred … Read More
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 … Read More