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Chino Hills State Park Burns Again

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on May 15, 2026 with No Comments

April 25th brought another fire to Chino Hills State Park. It started on the north side of Carbon Canyon Road half way between the Discovery Center and Olinda Village/Hollydale. No homes were damaged or destroyed in this fire. Instead, it burned into what is called the Brea-Olinda Wilderness Park. That land has been hard fought for. It was first targeted in the late 1970s by the City of Brea to be set aside as the 1,100 acre Brea-Olinda Wilderness Park. … Read More

May E-Newsletter

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on May 13, 2026 with No Comments

This May Hills For Everyone E-Newsletter focuses on the April Carbon Fire, which burned Chino Hills State Park. View the E-Newsletter.

Fire Presentation to Fire Board

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on October 16, 2020 with No Comments

This week we were pleased to present our 105 Years of Wildfire History to the Chino Valley Fire District Board of Directors. In the time of COVID–we are doing 100% virtual presentations. If your organization, homeowners’ association or service club would like a presentation–please reach out: info@HillsForEveryone.org. Image: A screen capture of five individuals sitting behind a black table physically distanced in a meeting.)

Residents Should Prepare for Fires

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on October 14, 2019 with No Comments

The Champion Newspapers just printed a story on our Wildfire Study. Our consultant Melanie Schlotterbeck was interviewed for the article. In light of the recent fires, everyone should take proactive actions to make their homes safer. Consider installing ember proof vents, boxing in your eaves, getting rid of the windows in your garage door, replacing vinyl windows with metal ones (that won’t melt in a fire’s heat), etc. View the Chino Champion article.

Wildfire Study Takes Off

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on October 11, 2019 with No Comments

Both Claire Schlotterbeck and Melanie Schlotterbeck were interviewed for this OC Register article featuring Hills For Everyone’s recent Wildfire Study. On days like today, it is a good reminder to take important precautionary steps to reduce fire risks near your home. View the Orange County Register article.