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Wal-Mart Supercenter Being Built in Eastvale

Photo courtesy: Google Images Eastvale municipality leaders hvae approved development of Wal-Mart.

Eastvale municipality leaders have approved the development of a Walmart supercenter.

By Marissa Mitchell

Eastvale – A new Wal-Mart Supercenter will be built in the city of Eastvale, as ratified by city council members. The Supercenter at large will feature Walmart and other stores, bearing the name “Eastvale Crossings”

On April 26, the project was unanimously approved for building. It will be built on the southeast corner of Limonite and Archibald. In the center covering over 25 acres, the Walmart itself will be approximately 192,000 square feet and include a gas station. Subsequent developments on other parcels of land will be subject to city and Planning Commission review, according to City Manager Michele Nissen.

Per city planning documents, the project will also feature a drive-through pharmacy for Eastvale residents. Time frame for construction, however, has yet to be determined.

Walmart spokeswoman Delia Garcia stated by phone, “The approval is the first step. We’re very early in the process here.”

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Eastvale municipality leaders hvae approved development of Wal-Mart.

The planning project is projected to serve not just Eastvale but also the surrounding communities, including Ontario, Chino, Norco, and Jurupa Valley, said officials.

Garcia added, “We know that many of our customers are already shopping at other Wal-Marts in Chino and Corona, and this will be a convenience to our Eastvale customers, but we’ll also serve a broader area.”

This novel Wal-Mart supercenter is expected to garner around $375,000 a year in sales tax revenue for the city, Nissen stated, which will help the city overall in many ways. In general, average sales tax revenue for any Wal-Mart supercenter can range from $250,000 to $900,000 per year, so the estimate is conservative.

“Those dollars go straight into the city’s general fund,” Nissen declared. “Ultimately, it’s up to the City Council and myself to decide how those dollars are spent, but it’s based on the needs of the community.” And, as a rapidly growing community, the needs are many.

Moreover, the new center is anticipated to help ease a challenge for the city, said Brandon Plott:   “For the last six years, we’ve been able to maintain a solvent budget, but it’s been very challenging. The topic of gaining more sales tax revenue comes up and Wal-Mart brings that to the city.”

More revenue generated leads in turn to greater benefits of the community at large. Simply the project in and of itself is expected to create approximately 100 construction jobs and around 300 retail jobs for the city.

The Wal-Mart will include a full grocery department, giving citizens choices and flexibility in food shopping in and around the marketplace of Eastvale.

Plott stated, “It does bring a level of service to the city that the residents want. People can shop for something at a lower price and it brings a level of competition to the city, which is good for our local economy. I think people want to pay lower prices for products.”

 

Straight Talk With Danice

Danice Akiyoshi

Danice Akiyoshi

Dear Danice Akiyoshi,

My boyfriend and I moved in together 9 months ago. He is supposed to keep our cars clean and the outside of our house looking nice at all times.  He is also supposed to supply our dinner every other week.  My job is to keep the inside of the house clean and do the laundry and make dinner every other week.  We eat out on the weekend.  We share the rent and utility bills equally.  It was good for the first 3 months, but now he is turning lazy.  The outside of our house and our porch and back yard look bad and I’m getting tired of living on pizza and take out tacos every other week.   I cook for us and make nice dinners and our house is always presentable on the inside.  When I bring it up he says he doesn’t need a mother.  How can I get through to him?

 

Barb

 

Dear Barb,

No one is interested in being a nag or a mother to their significant other, so stop nagging and start meaning business.  If your boyfriend is no longer feeling it is important for him to keep up his end of the agreement then let him know that you are giving him notice that you plan to move out.  If in fact you have a lease, call the landlord and give him the required notice.  A boyfriend who doesn’t keep his agreements is not going to magically turn into a husband who keeps his agreements.  If he is interested in restoring harmony with you then he will make serious attempts to clean up his behavior so that the two of you can return to or reestablish a new agreement.  If he does nothing, then perhaps your relationship has reached its shelf life and your boyfriend was just too cowardly to tell you and is attempting to just wear you down and get you to be the one to breaks things off.  If this is the case, then the guy’s a coward and you truly should move on.  If he’s just lazy by nature then you have plenty to think about, but don’t allow anyone to turn you in to an ineffective nagging girlfriend.  There is no joy there. Express your concerns and mean business.

Good luck

Danice Akiyoshi ND

Danice Akiyoshi is a Naturopathic Doctor and the head of Candid Coaching Service. She offers personal coaching services relating to all types of issues and concerns. This is a letter she received from an anonymous reader. To send a question to Danice, email her at straighttalk@ candidcoachingservices.com. You can also visit her website at http://www.candidcoachingservices.com

BOS Renews $30,000 Reward For Couples Murders

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By Michael Armijo

Diamond Bar – Board of Supervisor (BOS) Janice Hahn’s announcement March 18 for a reward of $20,000 for information leading to the apprehension and conviction of the person(s) responsible for a Diamond Bar couple’s murder was renewed this week as the board approved the motion. In addition, the City of Diamond Bar approved an additional $10,000 reward, totaling $30,000 in reward money. The couple was stabbed to death in their home in Diamond Bar last October.

On October 20, 2016, a family friend visited the home of a senior couple, in the 3300 block of Bent Twig Lane, Diamond Bar, to check on them. The couples’ family, who were unable to reach them, asked the friend to check on the couple.
The husband and wife team, who operated a studio out of their home and taught art lessons were discovered deceased in their home.

Cheng Long Wang, 60, and Mei Chu Chung, 57, were pronounced dead at the scene from multiple stab wounds.
The $20,000 reward was approved by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the city of Diamond Bar approved a $10,000 reward thereafter. The BOS first approval was to expire May 14, but is now extended for 3 more months.

According to a press release issued by the LA County Sheriff’s Department, both Cheng Long Wang, known as David, and Mei Chu Chung, known as Marian, emigrated from Taiwan in the year 2000.

“They were creative and well-respected within their community, and in an instant, the home which this gentle couple shared with others as a place to learn and be creative was turned into a crime scene where they were brutally attacked, stabbed to death and likely robbed,” the statement read.
At a press conference held at the Hall of Justice, the Homicide Bureau unit commander, Captain Steve Katz, introduced one of the couple’s children, Dr. Gary Wang.  Dr. Wang explained how difficult the loss of his parents has been –not just for him and his sister, but for his 4-year-old daughter.  He revealed how his little girl missed video chats with grandma and cried at night for her grandparents; and relayed how he had to put their death in terms she could understand by explaining that grandma and grandpa “went to heaven.”
Dr. Wang made an emotional plea to the public, asking them to provide any information which may help solve the murder of his parents, for their justice, the release said.
“This couple were married for 30 years and were the classic example of an American success story,” Sheriff McDonald said.  He recognized the retired couple for having raised a successful family, as evidenced by their children who both became doctors, and for having dedicated time to their community by offering art lessons in their home.
Supervisor Janice Hahn, 4th District, thanked Sheriff McDonnell, Captain Katz and the Homicide Bureau detectives for their hard work on this investigation.  In an effort to encourage witnesses to step forward, she announced a monetary reward approved by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.  The reward of $20,000 was offered in exchange for information leading to the apprehension and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the couple’s murder.
Captain Katz presented a second monetary reward which was approved by the city of Diamond Bar for $10,000, offered in addition to the Board of Supervisors’ reward offer.
If you have any information about this case, please call the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Detectives Margarita Barron or Dameron Peyton at (323) 890-5500.

History 101

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History.com

MAY 14, 1804 : LEWIS AND CLARK DEPART

One year after the United States doubled its territory with the Louisiana Purchase, the Lewis and Clark expedition leaves St. Louis, Missouri, on a mission to explore the Northwest from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean.

Even before the U.S. government concluded purchase negotiations with France, President Thomas Jefferson commissioned his private secretary Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, an army captain, to lead an expedition into what is now the U.S. Northwest. On May 14, the “Corps of Discovery”–featuring approximately 45 men (although only an approximate 33 men would make the full journey)–left St. Louis for the American interior.

The expedition traveled up the Missouri River in a 55-foot long keelboat and two smaller boats. In November, Toussaint Charbonneau, a French-Canadian fur trader accompanied by his young Native American wife Sacagawea, joined the expedition as an interpreter. The group wintered in present-day North Dakota before crossing into present-day Montana, where they first saw the Rocky Mountains. On the other side of the Continental Divide, they were met by Sacagawea’s tribe, the Shoshone Indians, who sold them horses for their journey down through the Bitterroot Mountains. After passing through the dangerous rapids of the Clearwater and Snake rivers in canoes, the explorers reached the calm of the Columbia River, which led them to the sea. On November 8, 1805, the expedition arrived at the Pacific Ocean, the first European explorers to do so by an overland route from the east. After pausing there for the winter, the explorers began their long journey back to St. Louis.

On September 23, 1806, after almost two and a half years, the expedition returned to the city, bringing back a wealth of information about the largely unexplored region, as well as valuable U.S. claims to Oregon Territory.

Be Proud To Be Unique

By Nancy Stoops

I have always looked for the unique in this world.  Growing up I always heard how different I was and how differently I did things.  I take pride in being unique and not wanting to be ordinary.  For me, being unique has always given me a silent inner strength, never a weakness.

The media seems to frown upon being unique and tells us who we should be if we’re to be accepted.  The media tells us what we should look like, what we should wear, what music we should like, what shows we should watch and how we should act, if we are to be cool and well liked.  I believe we should look like ourselves, wear what is comfortable, listen to music and watch programs that make us feel alive and then we are truly cool and should be accepted by others.

It takes a very strong individual to believe in themselves when they not the average.  It’s hard to be different but it’s even harder to fight that difference all of your life.  Learn to embrace who you are and celebrate in being a one-of-a-kind.  Learn to understand that there is such inner peace in being who you are intended to be.  Take all the energy you put into trying to be different than who you are intended to be and use it to be the best one-of-a-kind you can possible be.

I see many unique people wasting their lives trying so hard to be average and to fit in.  I wish people could learn to embrace their uniqueness and understand that they are very special and being special is a gift.  So please don’t throw that gift away because then you throw the best part of yourself away and then you waste your life!!!!!!

This article was written by Nancy Stoops M.A., M.F.T.  Nancy is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.  She has a private practice in Diamond Bar and is currently accepting new clients; she is also a motivational speaker who can inspire your employees or group members.  Nancy runs free family support groups, a group on loss for seniors, and groups on how to manage anger.    For more information about any of these services feel free to contact her at (909)229-0727.  You may e-mail Nancy at nancyjstoops@verizon.net.  You may purchase Nancy’s books Live Heal and Grow and Midnight the therapy Dog at Amazon.com.

 

OurWeeklyNews.com Complete Edition 5.13.17

The Weekly News covers community news for Chino, Chino Hills, Diamond Bar, Walnut, Rowland Heights and surrounding areas of San Gabriel Valley and the Inland Empire. Click this link to access the complete issue in PDF format: Weekly.May13.2017

DB Woman Pinned By Car

Staff Reports

Diamond Bar – A Diamond Bar woman was sent to the hospital after she was pinned by a car in at her home in Diamond Bar.

While teaching her teenage son to drive, the woman got of the car while inside the garage and walked in front of the car. The teenager, her son, accidentally lunged forward in the car, pinning her between the garage wall and the automobile.

She was hospitalized after firefighters removed her from the accident in a residential neighborhood late Thursday, officials said. The accident took place around 9 p.m. in the 1100 block of Cleghorn Drive , LA County Sheriff’s department spokesman Lt. David Buckner said.

The mother  suffered injuries that possibly included broken ribs, but were not believed to be life-threatening, Buckner said.

Gold Ribbon Schools

Diamond Bar, Walnut High Win State’s Highest Academic Honor

 By Kelli Gile

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The Diamond Bar High Wellness Center regularly invites therapy dogs on campus to help students de-stress. On April 27, King, a gentle 100-lb English Labrador visits students in classrooms.

WALNUT, CA–Diamond Bar and Walnut high schools have been recognized as 2017 California Gold Ribbon Schools. State Superintendent of Public Education Tom Torlakson announced last week that 275 middle and high schools across the state received this year’s honor, out of nearly 500 hopefuls that applied. These schools represent examples of excellent teaching, learning, and collaborating, as well as highly successful school climate efforts.

 

Schools are commended for improvement in Common Core-based math and English language-arts test scores. They also were evaluated on their implementation of programs and curriculum that prepare students for college and beyond. Schools applied for the award based on a signature program that can be replicated by other schools.

 

Diamond Bar High submitted for consideration the school’s Wellness Center and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) programs. The Wellness Center opened its doors in January 2016 to offer an additional layer of support services and personal management strategies. Last fall, it was awarded the national Inspired

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The Diamond Bar High Wellness Center regularly invites therapy dogs on campus to help students de-stress. On April 27, King, a gentle 100-lb English Labrador visits students in classrooms.

Changemaker Award by Yale University and Facebook for pioneering efforts to provide social emotional support, educational resources and events for students. “Diamond Bar High is the only high school in the state staffed by student wellness consultants who are trained in peer counseling and assisting student’s social and emotional needs for the entire school day. We are very proud of the support we are offering our students,” said DBHS Principal Reuben Jones.

 

Walnut High highlighted its IB Career-Related Program (IBCP)/Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Biomedical Science. Since launching in 2013, Walnut High has remained the only school in the state to offer both IBCP with the PLTW Biomedical Sciences program as its career-related component. On April 4, 37 seniors received white coats and medallions marking the completion of the rigorous three-year program.  “We as a school community work hard each and every day to ensure that all of our programs are meeting the needs of all students. This prestigious award helps us remember that our collective efforts are appreciated by people within and outside of our community,” said WHS Principal Brandon Dade.

 

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The Diamond Bar High Wellness Center regularly invites therapy dogs on campus to help students de-stress. On April 27, King, a gentle 100-lb English Labrador visits students in classrooms.

The Gold Ribbon award replaces the California Distinguished Schools Program, which is on hiatus while that state eases into new testing and accountability systems.  Schools will be recognized on May 15. Congratulations to the dedicated, creative, and talented staff, and the supportive school communities at Diamond Bar and Walnut high schools!

 

Do You Practice Safe Sun Habits?

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By StatePoint

Summertime is all about trips to the pool, beach and park. And it also means time spent in the sun.
Over the past three decades, more people have had skin cancer than all other cancers combined, according to The Skin Cancer Foundation, making proper sun protection a must. As you enjoy time outdoors, it’s important to understand and follow sun safety guidelines.
Sun Protection for Families
A new survey reveals some surprising facts.
When moms with children younger than 18 were asked about the correct amount of sunscreen needed to apply to the face and body, fewer than half knew the right amount. And nearly two in 10 were unaware that after an initial slathering of sunscreen, they needed to reapply more. So says a new survey of moms commissioned by NO-AD Sun Care.
“The correct amount of sunscreen to be applied — or reapplied — is one ounce,” says Brevard, Florida-based dermatologist, Dr. Richard C. Kirkpatrick. “Think of a shot glass of sunscreen or an amount the size of a golf ball.”
Parents should apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen to themselves and children 15 minutes before going out in the sun to give it time to bond to skin, and then reapply at least every two hours or after swimming, sweating and immediately after towel drying.
More than half of moms responding believe the proper time to apply sunscreen is as soon as they start feeling skin burn.
“By the time you feel your skin burning, the sun’s UV rays are damaging your cells’ DNA. Skin cancers get a foothold when this damage affects the DNA of genes that control skin cell growth,” says Dr. Kirkpatrick.
The cost of sun protection may become a concern as families begin to apply the proper amount of sunscreen. If that is the case, one cost effective choice is NO-AD, which offers a selection of products that are affordable and widely available.
Sun Protection for Women
Beautiful summer skin is all about making safe sun care a habit. A routine is easier when you find products you will love to use. Look for lightweight, fast-absorbing formulas comprised of ingredients that have benefits for skin. For example, Ocean Potion offers formulas with sea kelp, Vitamins D3 and E, and a pleasant orange cream scent. The line is PABA-free, (which is an allergen for some people.) For those who want to avoid the sun altogether, a self-tanner such as Ocean Potion EverGlow, can help you get the sun kissed look without the exposure.
Don’t let summer fun distract you from protecting skin from harmful UV rays, every time you leave the house.

Safety Tips From LASD

By Captain Alfred Reyes

Walnut – As your Walnut Diamond Bar Sheriff Captain, I would like to encourage you to be proactive in your community as honorary “volunteers” in helping our community remain safe. We would like to promote a few safety tips you should find helpful:

1.      Don’t become a victim of mail theft.  Remove your mail from your mailbox promptly after delivery.  Enroll in the USPS Informed Delivery Program

2.      Keep your car doors locked and do not leave personal items such as back packs, laptop cases, and electronic devices in plain view. 

3.      Report suspicious vehicle and people who may be casing an area to commit a crime. 

4.      If you are considering installing a burglar alarm, be sure to place a sensor on upstairs bedroom sliding glass doors. 

5.      If you own a late 1990’s to early 2000 Honda or Toyota, consider installing an anti-theft device such as an audible alarm, kill switch or steering wheel lock.

6.      Utilize the vacation check program.  (Residence can request patrol checks of their property while on vacation).

7.      Get involved, join a Neighborhood Watch Program.         

These are simple tips that could help you avoid being a victim of a senseless and random crime. Keep an eye out for anything or anyone that may be an obvious sign of a crime or safety issue. Thanks for making this such a great community.

Real Estate: To Buy or Not to Buy?

By Nef Cortez

I wrote in last week’s article regarding the continuing increase in the median sales price of homes across the US, as well as locally here in Diamond Bar and Chino Hills. In retrospect, the investor who purchased a single family home in one of these two cities in 2012 appears to be a “Genius” investor! The value of the investment product has increased or appreciated at nominal value a whopping 46-49% in just 5 years.  If that Buyer paid all cash for a median priced home of $441,000, his or her return on investment has rewarded the investor at an approximately 9% annual return, Cash on Cash!  That property would now be worth $626,000. A similar investment in a savings account over the last 5 years would have averaged a return of less than 2% annually. If the investor purchased that same median priced single family residence at $441,000 in 2012, and instead of paying Cash, decided to purchase with a 25% down payment of $110,250, the home would similarly be worth $626,000. It would have leveraged the Cash investment four-fold, giving the investor a Cash on Cash return of an incredible 168%-an average annual return of 33.6%! Wow…now that is the way to invest!

This article was written by Nef Cortez, a licensed Real Estate Broker, Ca BRE # 00560181 since 1976. He can be reached via e-mail at nefcortez@gmail.com.  Please feel free to email any questions regarding real estate.

 

A Perfect Mother’s Day in Three Simple Steps

By StatePoint
It’s the things that she seems to do so effortlessly that make a Mom special: the encouraging words at the perfect time, the small affectionate gesture when you need it most, the thoughtful advice that only she could provide.
This Mother’s Day, follow these three simple steps to show Mom how much you love her and appreciate all that she does.
1. Share A Kind Word. She is the one who always reminded you to say “thank you” – this Mother’s Day, show her you were listening and put pen to paper and capture a few words from the heart. Whether it’s a beautiful card or a simple heartfelt letter, your mother will treasure the personalized sentiment.
2. Find a Gift as Meaningful as it is Beautiful. Jewelry is a popular way to express love and admiration – making it an ideal Mother’s Day gift. If you’re not sure where to start, a trusted jeweler can help you find something Mom is sure to treasure. For example, at Jared the Galleria of Jewelry, experts take the time to work with each customer to select the right piece for every occasion and recipient.
This Mother’s Day you can celebrate the most important milestones of the past year with a piece of jewelry, such as one from the Brilliant Moments collection featuring hand-selected diamonds; show your appreciation for her impeccable style with a gift from the popular Le Vian collection, which features rare and exotic diamonds and gems from around the world; or, for an even more personalized gift, check out the Pandora collection where you can create a unique piece or gift set.
“It was such a pleasant surprise, and caught me completely off guard in the best way possible. It made Mother’s Day truly unforgettable,” said Daisy Teh of “The It Mom” after receiving a diamond necklace from Jared’s Brilliant Moments collection, “Having this necklace, with all that it means in our lives, is something that will always remind me of all the love that surrounds us.”
For some additional gifting inspiration, visit the Jared, Mother’s Day gift guide.
3. Remember the Little Things. Treat mom to a day of relaxation – whether that means cooking her favorite meal or checking a few chores off her to-do list yourself. Mom is always there to do the little things for us, so on her day, do those little things for her.
With a few words from the heart, a meaningful gift and a small gesture of kindness and appreciation you can give her the Mother’s Day she deserves.

Getting The Kids To School

By Pastor Mark Hopper

I have often said that no one works harder that a mother with young children.  These remarkable women get kids up and fed and dressed.  They get them fed again, bathed and back to bed again.  Mothers rarely get a break from their busy routine. An old word of wisdom says, “A mother’s work is never done, from dawn to the setting of the sun”.  I believe that is still true today.

On a recent trip to visit some of our grandchildren, my wife and I got to observe the busy life of two mothers with young children.  Now, both of these daughters have wonderful husbands who help a lot with the kids.  But, these mothers with young kids are very busy. When the kids were very  young, most of the day was focused on feeding, bathing, dressing, and playing.  Now that the kids are older, school has become a major component in their daily routine.  School activities and homework assignments add additional pressure to the daily schedule.

But, the moment of truth every day is getting the children ready for school. Since school has an official start time, the kids have to be ready on time.  That can be a challenge.With multiple kids in each house, there are multiple personalities and different priorities.  Some kids are ready to get up and get going at the start of the new day.  But other kids are sleepers and don’t seem to want to wake up. Some kids are low maintenance.  They can get up, get dressed and get their own breakfast.  But other kids are slow starters who seem to want help each step of the way.

Some of the kids are waiting at the door, ready to get in the car and get going.  Others seem to be in slow motion and can’t find the essentials like a matching pair of shoes or their school back pack. Pressure builds as the clock winds down and kids are getting into the car.  Questions are asked like, “Do we have everybody?  Do each of you have your backpack and lunch?  Did you remember to bring your permission slip for the field trip?” Mothers all over the neighborhood “start their engines” and race off to school again.  This daily ritual is amaing to observe.  These remarkable mothers get the job done and the kids to school on time every day.  It is a miracle that no child is left behind and that mothers and kids maintain their sanity day after day, week after week throughout the school year.

There is a wonderful passage in the Bible in Proverbs chapter 31 that describes a wife and mother who cares for her family.  One verse says, “Her children stand up and call her blessed.  Her husband also rises up and he praises her.  He says, many women do excellent things, but you are better than all the rest”.(31:28-29)

Mother’s Day is right around the corner.  Let me encourage you to find a card and buy a thoughtful gift that will communicate your love and appreciation for your own mother and the mother of your children.  Mother’s Day is a perfect time to say thanks to these amazing women.  They will be glad you did and you will too.

Efree Church of Diamond Bar

3255 South Diamond Bar Blvd

(909) 594-7604

Sunday Services: 9:00 & 10:45 AM

EFreedb.org

 

4 Chino Residents, 1 CH Resident Arrested For Attempted Burglary

By Michael Armijo

Chino Hills – Five area residents were arrested this week by Chino Hills Police when they were caught attempting to burglarize a home and apprehended at gunpoint.

Garret Rogers, 19, Ruben Medivil, 19, and Roberto Alonso Salmon, 18, all of Chino, Joaquin Leonardo Salmon Garcia, 20 from Chino Hills, and a 17 year-old male juvenile from Chino were arrested Monday May 1st, around 1 pm in the afternoon, after a homeowner caught them inside his residence. Three suspects were apprehended at the scene while two others ran away but were subsequently caught a short distance away by Chino Hills PD.

On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 1:05 p.m. the Zhang family was inside their home on the 13000 block of Gemstone Court when they heard noises on the upstairs balcony of their home. The suspects then attempted to enter the home through an upstairs door. Home owner Yan Zhang retrieved a handgun and confronted the suspects. Zhang held the suspects at gunpoint while a neighbor called 911, and his wife kept the children safe.
Two of the suspects fled, but were captured nearby when Deputy Eileen Smith arrived on scene. Many of the surrounding neighbors assisted by providing information to the responding deputies. All five suspects were taken into custody. Four of the suspects were booked into the West Valley Detention Center, and the juvenile suspect was cited and released to his parents.
 The family spoke little English. Their neighbor told CBS2’s Crystal Cruz what happened Monday afternoon when the family heard unwanted guests in their back yard.

“They came home from supermarket, and they noticed somebody jump the fence and try to pry in. And he panicked. He had a gun. So he pulled out and do a warning shot,” neighbor Tony Tran said to CBS2 reporter Crystal Cruz.

Neighbors wondered why the burglars picked a home with bars on the windows and described as Fort Knox of the cul-de-sac.

“If that’s what he felt he needed to do, that’s what he needed to do. Because you don’t know. You walk in and someone’s in your house. You don’t know if they’re going to kill you.” neighbor Lapedtra Singleton said to the CBS2 reporter Crystal Cruz.

Last month, at another house nearby, the homeowner was sleeping when he said two people with their faces covered tried unsuccessfully to break into his place through the window and left in a white car, CBS2 Cruz reported.

Anyone with additional information reference this incident is urged to call the Chino Hills Police Department at (909) 364-2000. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call WeTip at (800) 78-CRIME. And refer to case #221701495 

Woman Charged With Murder In DUI Crash That Killed Child

By SBSD

 

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.  – A 34-year-old Redlands woman has been charged with murder and multiple counts in connection with a DUI crash in San Bernardino that killed 3-year-old Michael Flores.

Crystal Fuentes was arrested Thursday after striking and killing the child who was crossing Base Line Street in a crosswalk with his family.

“This is every parent’s worst nightmare, to lose a child,” District Attorney Mike Ramos said. “When I heard about the deadly crash that took the life of 3-year-old Michael Flores, my heart broke for him and his family.”

Fuentes is charged with one count of Murder, one count of Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated, one count of Driving While Under the Influence of Alcohol – Prior Convictions, one count of Driving with a .08% Blood Alcohol Content – Prior Convictions, and one count of Driving When Privilege Suspended for Prior DUI Conviction.

Arraignment details are still pending (Case # FSB17001651). When arraignment information becomes available, it will be posted on the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Twitter account (@sbcountyda). No further information will be released at this time.

Straight Talk With Danice

Danice Akiyoshi

Danice Akiyoshi

Dear Danice Akiyoshi,

My best friend has made a mess of her life and is in an alcohol rehab program.  I know she is having a hard time having a suspended license so I make a lot of time to spend with her and take her grocery shopping on the weekends and out to eat. She takes the train to work.  I notice that if I’m not available she hints that she’s lonely and needy and feels afraid that she’s probably going to drink and mess up her classes and sobriety.  She’s been doing real well so I hate for that to happen, but sometimes I’m busy with other things or people.  I feel guilty when I can’t help her.  I wish she had other people to count on besides me but she says everyone lets her down.  I don’t want to hurt her feelings either while she’s trying to stay sober but I can’t always be there for her.  I need advice.

B.A.S.

  

Dear B.A.S.

Why do you have the impression that your friend’s sobriety and success with alcohol rehab classes is in your hands or that it is somehow your responsibility for her to be successful?  Your friend sounds like she enjoys the role of being a victim while you take her sobriety seriously and contribute your personal time to her success.  She shows her appreciation by manipulating you into feeling like you’re not doing enough when you need a break from her and the constant tasking you do for her. Your kindness should not result in you feeling guilty.  This is a very bad set up for you.  Your friend is a manipulator.  She has no chance of having a healthy functional life until she takes responsibility for herself.  Do not assist her in staying weak.  Your type of assistance is very kind, but it will not get the job done.  She has to want this for herself.  Stop enabling her so she can tap into her own inner resources.  Of course you can still be helpful and friendly, but stop over functioning for your friend.  You cheat her out of finding her own personal strength.  People who are trying to stay sober need a strong and familiar relationship with their own personal power.  Explain to her that you can see that your efforts have not been totally helpful and ask her seek professional guidance when she’s feeling weak and needy.   Make it clear that you are not the right person for this job.

Good luck.

Danice Akiyoshi ND

Danice Akiyoshi is a Naturopathic Doctor and the head of Candid Coaching Service. She offers personal coaching services relating to all types of issues and concerns. This is a letter she received from an anonymous reader. To send a question to Danice, email her at straighttalk@ candidcoachingservices.com. You can also visit her website at http://www.candidcoachingservices.com

CBU Officially Opens Events Center With Ribbon

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CBU President Dr. Ronald L. Ellis officially opens the Events Center by cutting the ceremonial ribbon on Thursday.

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RIVERSIDE, Calif. – California Baptist University added another milestone event in its 67-year history by dedicating the new events center and unveiling the Lancer statue that will stand guard over the sprawling 153,000 square foot building Thursday afternoon.

“This represents another wow day for California Baptist University and Lancer Athletics,” said CBU president Dr. Ronald L. Ellis. “We are thrilled that the new CBU Events Center will be the home of Lancer basketball games, student chapel services and many other great events in the years to come. This building is now one of the magnificent landmarks in the entire Inland Empire.”

CBU’s Director of Athletics Dr. Micah Parker echoed the impact.

“The mission of the athletic department is to ‘honor Christ through excellence in athletics,'” said Parker. “This facility will definitely help us fulfill our mission. The Events Center will present us with the opportunity to invite the Inland Empire to experience exciting and family friendly events and as a result, we anticipate a great atmosphere due to a growing Lancer nation. We are currently planning the events surrounding the season’s opening weekend Nov. 10-11.”

For the coaches and student-athletes, the rapid ascension of the Lancer basketball programs has had far ranging impact.

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California Baptist University President Dr. Ronald L. Ellis speaks in front of the Events Center at Thursday’s ribbon cutting ceremony.

“We’re incredibly excited for our past, present and future players,” said head men’s basketball coach Rick Croy. “It is our mission to create a transcendent college basketball experience for our students, faculty/staff, alums, and community that will resonate throughout the Inland Empire, Southern California and eventually onto the national basketball scene. Dr. Ellis’ vision and execution of the building of the Events Center changes that dream into a goal.”

CBU student-athlete, Tori Mitchell from women’s basketball grew up in Riverside and offered her perspective.

“I think playing in the Events Center for the first time is going to be very exciting and that the environment there is going to thrilling,” said Mitchell. “The addition of the Events Center to CBU will mean that we will be able seat a greater amount of people for games and chapel, which will make it easier for people to come out and support us.”

The design of the two-level building complements the Mission Revival architecture style that is a hallmark of the CBU campus. The centerpiece of the building will be a more than 5,000-seat arena that will showcase some of the CBU athletics teams competing in NCAA competition.

Currently, the Lancers compete in the NCAA Division II PacWest Conference and will remain eligible for all PacWest championships and NCAA D-II postseason play through the 2017-18 season. University officials plan to apply for NCAA D-I membership in June 2018. CBU has already been accepted to join the Western Athletic Conference beginning the 2018-19 season.

Besides athletics, the arena also will provide space for CBU’s chapel program, attended by nearly 5,000 students weekly during the academic year. Other uses planned for the Events Center include student orientation activities and commencement ceremonies.

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CBU women’s basketball Coach Jarrod Olson, Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services Kent Dacus, President Dr. Ronald L. Ellis, Director of Athletics Dr. Micah Parker and men’s basketball Coach Rick Croy pose for a photo in front of the Events Center after the ribbon cutting.

Sheriff Department Recognizes Volunteers

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DCS member Mark Coon, Explorer Isaiah Garcia, Reserve Deputy Victor Hassan, Volunteers Sebe Garton, Fernando Prado, Lois Van Akin, and Larry Wang were recognized as Volunteers of the Year for their respective areas.

By Michael Armijo

Diamond Bar, CA – Last week the Walnut/Diamond Bar Sheriff’s Booster Club hosted their 27th Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner at the Diamond Bar Country Club, to a crowded room of over 105 guests. The night honored volunteers who have given their time and energy to assisting the department on a volunteer basis.

DCS member Mark Coon, Explorer Isaiah Garcia, Reserve Deputy Victor Hassan, Volunteers Sebe Garton, Fernando Prado, Lois Van Akin, and Larry Wang were recognized as Volunteers of the Year for their respective areas. Congressman Ed Royce, representatives from the State Senate and Assembly in Sacramento, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, and members of the Diamond Bar and Walnut City Councils attended to show their appreciation.

“Our station has one of the finest volunteer programs in LA County,” said Captain Alfred Reyes. “We have over 100 volunteers who proudly serve our communities.”

The recognition dinner, which is funded by the Sheriff Booster club via donations to their non-profit 501 c 3 organization, serves two purposes: first to acknowledge the countless hours the Disaster Communication Services (DCS) members, Deputy Explorers, Reserve Deputies, and Volunteers donate to the Station during the year. The second purpose was to recognize specific individuals from each program who went above and beyond in their service to the station and the community.

“Each year we hold an annual golf tournament to raise funds for this event among other needs the department needs that are not on the budget from the county,” said Sheriff Booster President Gil Rivera of www.SellYourCasa.com. “They give generously of their time to help in many areas including patrol and vacation home checks, in addition to thousands of hours at sobriety check points and school traiffic assistance.”

If you’dlike to support their cause please call Gil RIvera at 909.967.4525 or Sgt. Saldecke at 909.595.2264.

Learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Sampa


Walnut– Right here in Walnut, people are discovering the secrets of one of the world’s most proven and effective ground-fighting and self-defense martial art: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Sampa Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy not only teaches Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, but kickboxing and fitness boot camp classes are also available for adults and kids. However, their main focus is developing values, self-control, and self-discipline.

Owner and teacher, Renato Migliaccio, goes by “Professor Renato” at Sampa.  With over 22 years in teaching and over 30 years of experience in this field, he encourages to spread the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to as many people as possible in order to affect their lives and their community in a positive way.

In addition, Sampa’s culture is different than other martial arts places. “Every place caters to what they like the most, but here we are like families, training together, and doing effective martial arts in a safe environment,” said Migliaccio.

The passion that Professor Renato has for this field has encouraged him to continue his education so he can teach and help others. He has obtained a bachelor’s degree in physical education, many certifications in the field and industry, 4th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and 3rd in Judo, and he is a former MMA pro fighter.

When asked if there was anything he would like his customers to know, he states, “Yes, that many people underestimate martial arts due to the many martial arts studios that are too profit oriented. But the essence of martial arts is the priority here: education and self-discipline.”

Sampa Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is currently offering a $199 Exclusive Special for the months of June, July & Aug. for Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing & Fitness. You can visit Sampa Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at 18856 Amar Road Suite 4 in Walnut. They are located between Francesca Dr. and Amber Valley cross streets. You may also call them at (626) 238-3309. Further information is available on their website at http://www.sampabrazilianjiujitsu.com.

The End of the School Year is Near

By Nancy Stoops

 Another school is almost over and every student can’t wait until summer.  Finals still must be studied for and taken.  Help your student do their absolute very best up until the very last test is taken, paper is turned in and last day has come and gone.  Help remind your student that they still can help raise that grade.   I know they are burnt out and feeling restless but keep encouraging them to keep doing their best until the end.

As school draws to an end help them think about what they would like to do with their summer.  I know many students will be attending summer school to get caught up or to get ahead.  If you have a high school student this might be a good summer to start looking at colleges and maybe even visiting a few.  It’s never too early to help somebody plan their future.  Education has always been very big in our household.  My son is 35 years old and has his Doctorate degree and I think about how hard he has worked over the years.

I think teaching our child to want to do well in school comes a certain mindset that is instilled by effective parenting.  Helping our children understand that it’s not okay to get lazy or to quit but that we must work hard right up until the end can be taught.  Learning and getting a really good education can take us very far in this world and makes us feel good about who we are in this world. So remind your student that they still have finals, papers and projects to complete.  Let them know how good they will feel if they can hang in there and work hard right up until the end.  Talk about some of the fun things you have planned for them this summer to help encourage them to hang in there and do their best!!!!!

 

This article was written by Nancy Stoops M.A., M.F.T.  Nancy is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.  Nancy runs free family support groups, a group on loss for seniors, and groups for teens.  For more information about any of these services feel free to page her at (909).  You may e-mail Nancy at nancyjstoops@verizon.net. You may purchase Nancy’s books Live Heal and Grow and Midnight the Therapy Dog at Amazon.com.