Our consultant Melanie Schlotterbeck worked with the new Spectrum News station which covers local news, talking about the ill-conceived Esperanza Hills project with our friends Protect Our Homes and Hills recently. When it is about to air, we will let you know.
A little early publicity on the Hills For Everyone event this weekend (10-2 Saturday/Sunday) commemorating the Freeway Complex Fire’s 10th Anniversary. This OC Register talks about the recovery of the State Park and lessons learned. Read the Orange County Register article.
This article, while focused on how Governors prepare for natural disasters, begs the question (toward the end) are there places where it isn’t safe to build? And, it usually takes a massive natural disaster before action is taken. View the Los Angeles Times article.
Join Chino Hills State Park and Hills For Everyone on Saturday, July 21st from 5:00-6:30 PM at the Rolling M Ranch Campfire Center. (NOTE: The date changed to due extreme heat forecasted for July 7th) Come learn “s’more”* about the 100 year fire history of our park. After, we will take a short walk to see some of the damage and how it has bounced back to life. *Ingredients for s’mores will be provided–please bring your own re-usable roasting poles. … Read More
A conference committee on Senate Bill 901 to address wildfire preparedness and response has been established. It includes: Assembly: Holden, Wood, Reyes, Dahle, Mayes Senate: Hueso, Dodd, Jackson, Stone, Bates FYI, SB 901 (Dodd) will be referred to this new committee as a vehicle to address the issues below, as related to the utilities. • Strengthen fire prevention activities such as vegetation removal, infrastructure maintenance, utility company inspections and temporary shut off of power during extreme weather; • Continue to … Read More