Before-and-after photos from Chino Hills State Park depict how this summer’s extreme heat and drought have changed the landscape compared with earlier, greener conditions. The images highlight reduced vegetation and stressed hillsides after a period of heavier winter rain.
WHO:Los Angeles Times reporters
WHAT:Before-and-after photos document the visible effects of drought and heat on Chino Hills State Park’s hillsides and vegetation.
WHEN:Reported Aug 25, 2026 at 9:30 AM ET
WHERE:Chino Hills State Park, California
WHY:The park’s landscape has been visibly altered by this summer’s extreme heat and drought.
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