WHOW

Whittier Hills Oil Watch
Working together to Preserve our Hills
We are a Non-Partisan Organization
Whittier, California
Website updated January 26, 2012

We are a group of homeowners and residents concerned about the effects of oil drilling to the environment and our community.   We are OPPOSED to Oil Drilling in our Hills.

 

In Loving Memory of Pete Fischer. 

A True Friend that will be Greatly Missed.  Thank you Pete

 

Donate to the Lawsuit.  Lets stop this Oil Project once and for all.  Working together we can do it.  Click on PayPal to make a donation.  Open Space Legal Defense Fund is a 501.3c   Tax ID Number 27-3556299

 

URGENT

FRIENDLY HILLS PROPERTY OWNERS THAT LIVE ON THE FOLLOWING STREETS WILL BE IMPACTED

Seranata Drive, Cerquita Drive, Stoneridge Drive, Auroa Crest Drive

and New Castle Drive 

Matrix Oil has purchase the old 70 acre Sempa Old Field behind you and intends to bring it back to life.  You will now have a Gas and Oil Operation behind your homes.  Please see "MATRIX OIL WANTS TO EXPAND OIL DRILLING IN THE HILLS" below.  Also go to "Matrix and La Habra Heighs above to see the map of their new facility location.


This site will be 10X's larger then the Whittier oil site pad and the equalvalent of 70 football fields.
MATRIX OIL WANTS TO EXPAND DRILLING IN THE HILLS
Matrix has now moved to La Habra Heights to drill. Read document below that was put into the Whittier Daily News Sunday addition (1/15/12) on page A-15

STOP THE DRILLING

Click Here for additional Information

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Community Outreach Meeting Notice

 

Matrix Oil Corporation is pleased to announce the initiation of permitting for
revitalization of the existing Oil and Gas Operation located at the old Sempra
Utilities Gas Storage complex on the Western edge of the City of La Habra Heights.
The Matrix Sempra property as shown in the map below consists of approximately
70 Acres of previously developed natural gas wells and facilities operated in the.
past by Sempra Utilities. Matrix Oil, as the new owner of the property intends
to return the existing property to production and develop a new state-of-the-art.
operation in the City of La Habra Heights.

 

Please join Matrix Oil Corporation for a brief presentation and informal question
and answer session to discuss the scope and intent of the Project.

 

Matrix-Sempra Site Location
2490 Las Palomas in La Habra Heights

Community Meeting Date and Time:

 

La Habra Heights City Hall MPR
1245 North Hacienda Road
January 23, 2012

7:00pm - 9:00pm

 

Your opinions are important to IJS
and we look forward to working with
the City of La Habra Heights and
everyone in the community. .

ยท .

 

 

 WE HAVE NOT SETTLED WITH THE CITY
The Whittier Daily News bi-line for December 27, 2011 says "CITY COUNCIL, OPEN SPACE APPEARS TO HAVE SETTLED IN WHITTIER OIL LAWSUIT" may have given you the impression that we have settled with the City.  We have not.  We have settled regarding the SLAPP Attorney's Fees.  Our Lawsuit continues on just as strong as ever.

 

"Judge rules City attorney fees billed to the City Council are "Ridiculous"  December 2, 2011
SLAPP ATTORNEYS FEES RULING 120211.pdf SLAPP ATTORNEYS FEES RULING 120211.pdf
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Open Space Legal Defense Fund

The only way this project will be stopped is in Court.  Help support our legal fight to Save our Beautiful Hills.  Make a donation today to Open Space Legal Defense Fund.  Click on the Paypal button below to make a donation.

 

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New - THE WHOW CHANNEL - added September 25, 2011


New - Ten Reasons Whittier Families SAY NO to the Mineral Exploitation of the Whittier Hills - added October 1, 2011

Click here to check it out


Construction Equipment used for grading and cutting of land (pictures) added May 15, 2011

New DEIR Comment Letters (7/21/11) updated August 11, 2011

Newspaper Articles and Documents about the Oil Project - updated July 24, 2011

*Is Bob Henderson using the Oil Project to Pay for his Habitat Authority?  See Article.

NRDC Article - Protecting Western Communities from the Health and Environmental Effects of Oil and Gas Production


Oil Drilling - The Process and Spills - updated 7/5/11

 

10 Reason to STOP THE OIL PROJECT

WHOW final-WDN 110611.pdf WHOW final-WDN 110611.pdf
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The 6 Myths of the Whittier Main Field Oil Project.  
The Video Comments presented to the Whittier City Council by Open Space Legal Defense Fund.  See what the real problems are that have not been addressed.  The FEIR is Fatally Flawed. (November 9, 2011)

 

Legal Teams Comments to the City Council about the Oil Drilling Project November 9, 2011.

Which is it Mr. Mc Caskey?????

 

Should Whittier Voters or City Council decide oil issue - WDN article 10/18/11

 

Matrix Drilling in Sycamore Canyon Poses Problems for Nearby Residences

added October 17, 2011

 

"Henderson then went on to insult the residents of Whittier, stating that  he does not believe the voters of Whittier are sophisticated or intelligent enough to review the "1,000-page environmental impact report."
See letter below (October 19, 2011)

 

How Far will you be from the Oil Project?

 

City Council having a special meeting on October 17, at 9:00 A.M. so they can amend the City Carter.  Commissioner Harry Stone has been termed out for two years.  By amending the City Charter the council will be allowed to reappoint Commissioner harry Stone.  Mr. Stone will be voting on the oil project.

 

City of Whittier Agreed to Hills Exclusively Being Held in Perpetuity (forever) as Open Space
added  October 5, 2011

Read information below

 

Letter from Open Space Legal Defense Fund Attorney to City of Whittier - Oct. 5, 2011

CityCouncil-Suppl Comment Ltr 10-05-11-1.pdf CityCouncil-Suppl Comment Ltr 10-05-11-1.pdf
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Land Agreement Documents

Exhibits 1-3-1.pdf Exhibits 1-3-1.pdf
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Conservation Easement

Exhibit 4.pdf Exhibit 4.pdf
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The following Stories ran Tuesday July 12, 2011

Whittier saved land from oil companies and is now looking to drill on it  

Associated Press Story

http://www.lakewyliepilot.com/2011/07/12/1189749/city-that-saved-land-from-drillers.html

Crude Prices Force Whittier To Rethink Opposition To Oil Drilling

KNX 1070 Radio Segment

http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2011/07/12/crude-prices-force-whittier-to-rethink-opposition-to-oil-drilling/

Liberty Speaks - KABC Talk Radio

With Eddie Diaz and Paula Valle talking about the Whittier Oil project - October 22, 2011

 

 

LibertySpeaks102311Seg4.mp3

Radio Show on KPFK
Margaret Prescod and the KPFK
 "Sojourner Truth" show
Thursday August 11, 2011 - Starts at 21:15

 

kpfk_110811_070010sojourner.MP3

 

July 8, 2011

It's Politics: Steve Helvey email causes uproar for Friendly Hills Property        Owners Association board

Posted: 07/08/2011 03:59:57 PM PDT

July 8, 2011

Los Angeles Superior Court judge says she will allow anti-oil drilling lawsuit to go forward

Posted: 07/08/2011 11:55:42 AM PDT

 

Our City Council has allowed the Oil company access to the Preserve by allowing them to put their own padlock on the gate at Catalina Ave.

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Matrix Oil Facility - Honolulu Terrace Whittier, Ca. 2005 after the fire.  This facility is located between two homes with homes directly above the well site.  One man died and two others were not seriously inured.  All three individuals worked for Pool Well Services a subcontractor for Matrix Oil. 

 

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Public Comment Corner

Comment sent to us from someone that hikes Sycamore Canyon where Matrix has an Oil Facility. 2/17/11

I walked Sycamore Canyon today and was rather surprised to see all the new activity, compared to a few month ago, when I last walked there.  (Four hours between entry and exit, then, the big smokestack topped with a roaring blaze all the while.)  Glad to see you know about the new drilling.  I may be mistaken, but the structures seem to have expanded.  It is obvious that the roadways have been widened.  The water of the creek (serving the 'protected' wildlife) below the oil facility is spotted with white suds like clots and probably should be tested.  Large stacks of materials that don't look related to the small efforts at park improvement are to be seen in all the areas west of the easternmost oil structures.  The sulphur-and-rot reek of the operation is intense from the Rose Hills sign on the cliffs to the trail head.  Take the easy hike into Sycamore Canyon Park to consider the long-developed Matrix Oil scene.     

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Defense Fund

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501(c)3

Tax ID Number 27-3556299

SAVE YOUR HABITAT, YOUR HEALTH AND YOUR PROPERTY VALUES

Help stop the Oil Project by donating to the Open-Space Legal Defense Fund.  A lawsuit has been filed by the Open Space Legal Defense Fund to stop the oil project.  Your financial support is critical in order to keep the lawsuit going.  We the Citizen of this beautiful community can beat City Hall and the Oil Companies.

Endorsed by WHOW


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