The plot thickens… “What are you (City of Industry) going to do with Tres Hermanos?” asks the Oversight Board. They demand knowing the City’s intentions with the land since there is no deed restriction or conservation easement ensuring the land … Read More
The City Council has made clear “the land will be preserved for open space, public uses, and public facilities,” he said. But he’s declined to be more specific. Hmmm… this is why we must keep a careful eye on things. … Read More
On Thursday (September 8th), we anticipate the City of Industry to unanimously approve the purchase and sale agreement for the transfer of the Tres Hermanos property. The land was originally purchased by the City’s Redevelopment Agency more than 30 years … Read More
It appears the City of Industry may not be able to afford the Tres Hermanos Property (Upper Tonner Canyon). The most recent appraisal puts the land between $75-$125 Million. The original purchase price in 1978 was $12M. The developer (South … Read More
The City of Industry is in escrow to purchase the last major ownership in Tonner Canyon. Owned by the Boy Scouts of America this land has been used for all sorts of nature-related youth events (camping, archery, picnics, etc.) Hills … Read More
Apparently the City of Industry is looking at nearly $6 million in fines due to damaging the environment. City officials contend the former Mayor’s company “Zerep,” hired for a variety of tasks, did the damage unbeknownst to the City or … Read More
The City of Industry has its sights set on scraping the hillsides clean and constructing several dams along with side (saddle) dams in Tonner Canyon, as well as adding a road along the ridgetop–all of this on top of an … Read More
Winter 2005 (PDF – 338 KB) Highlights: Brea fights for the hills Industry loses effort to build road in Tonner Canyon Wildlife Wonders of our region Harbor Blvd. Undercrossing Shell-Aera project drags on
Summer 2004 (PDF – 553 KB) Highlights: – City of Industry’s destructive plans for Tonner Canyon – Hillside Open Space Education Coalition formed – Upcoming events
Spring 2004 (PDF – 560 KB) Highlights: – Great Earth Walk – Habitat Authority – 10 year birthday – Tonner Road would sever Wildlife Corridor – Hike schedule