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Crime Recap

Staff Reports  

Crime- Alexis Serrano

Riverside County Sheriff’s Department

Riverside County – Thank you to our local law enforcement who have arrested several criminals in the last month. Here is a recap of the local crime in the month of June, courtesy of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department and Corona Police Department.

Corona – On June 9, it was announced that 52 individuals were arrested and 67

firearms were seized, including assault rifles and semi-automatic weapons, 314 rounds of ammunition, 1 stolen car, $48,700 in currency, 7 pounds of methamphetamine, 1 pound of marijuana, and 10 grams of cocaine with a total street value of $1.6 million. The operation targeted criminal street gang Corona Varrio Locos and Mexican Mafia

prison gang La Eme and involved more than 300 law enforcement officers.

The Corona Varrio Locos are a criminal street gang operating in the city of Corona and surrounding areas of the Inland Empire. Corona Varrio Locos gang members are affiliated with the Sureños, a Southern California regional street gang that shows allegiance to the Mexican Mafia.

Norco – On June 9, three juveniles were arrested for burglary and conspiracy. A vehicle burglary investigation occurred on June 8 at a business parking lot, in the 1300 block of Hamner Ave., in the City of Norco.  The investigation determined the vehicle was stolen from the City of Perris.  Stolen property was recovered from a vehicle burglary that just occurred prior to the juveniles being contacted, as well as from a vehicle burglary in the City of Eastvale. One of the juveniles was

Riverside County Sheriff’s Department : Jose Serrano and Alexis Serrano were arrested last month for burglary. Crime Recap

Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
: Jose Serrano and Alexis Serrano were arrested last month for burglary.
Crime Recap

also charged with possession of a firearm and possession of stolen property.

Corona – On June 9, the Corona Police Department arrested Delilah Cano, 37-year-old of Corona, for an outstanding felony warrant issued in Orange County for burglary. Corona Detectives found Cano inside a parked car in front of 1760 W. Sixth Street. Cano refused commands to exit the vehicle and barricaded herself inside the car. Negotiations continued in an attempt to have Cano surrender peacefully. Cano surrendered to Corona Special Response Team (SRT) members and was taken into custody without further incident. Detectives located a sawed off shotgun and a replica 9mm handgun inside the car. Cano was booked on the warrant in addition to being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Norco – On June 25, two suspects were arrested for burglary from a business, located in the 1300 block of 6th Street, in the City of Norco. Police Officers witnessed two theft suspects fleeing the business, enter a red, 4-door Jaguar sedan, and quickly drive out of the business parking lot. The deputy pursued the Jaguar but the suspects attempted to flee on foot, eventually surrendering to the deputy. The two suspects were identified as Jose Serrano, 23, and Alexis Serrano, 18, both Riverside residents. An unidentified third suspect drove away before he could be detained. The suspects were arrested for stealing merchandise from the Norco business, but Jose Serrano was also arrested and charged with possession of drugs and Alexis Serrano was also arrested for the outstanding robbery warrant.

Corona – On June 26, a vehicle verses pedestrian collision ended in one victim becoming fatally injured. The investigation concluded that a gray Toyota Corolla driven by Timothy Herrera, 36-year-old of Buena Park, was heading westbound on W. Sixth Street and entered the intersection at Smith Street. The Toyota hit pedestrian Hugo Guzman, 34-year-old of Montebello, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

Jurupa Valley – Throughout the month of June, the Jurupa Valley Police Department’s Traffic Division conducted a grant-funded speed enforcement operation as part of its commitment to public safety. This operation was conducted at numerous locations in the city of Jurupa Valley from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m., where major injury and fatal collisions have occurred. The results indicated that a total of 156 citations were made for driving above the posted speed limit in these areas. The operation was funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

 

 

Straight Talk With Danice

Our house needs repairs – a letter from Bebe

Danice Akiyoshi

Danice Akiyoshi

By Danice Akiyoshi

Q: My husband has been ignoring me for years about updating our house.   This is just not a high priority for him even though I offered to save for all the various things by working extra hours so it wouldn’t hurt our budget.  We used to entertain, but over the years things started breaking, paint and carpet looks old, one  toilet doesn’t flush right, landscape dies, sliding glass door doesn’t slide.  I started to feel embarrassed about the appearance and condition of our home so I said no more entertaining until we addressed the issues.  The house has gone downhill for years and I have lived with it and accepted the fact that this is the way it is.  I stopped asking for improvements, but I won’t volunteer for hosting holidays or parties.  He’s always acted like he didn’t care and I don’t want to fight. Now he wants his football buddy to visit us from another state.  I came home from work to find my husband changing all the doorknobs in the house so they would match and there’s a guy outside jack hammering our damaged concrete.  When I complained that this was not exactly what I had in mind, he said there is no making me happy and that I’m too picky and he stomped off.

This is not fair.  I haven’t said a word to him about home repairs for years. Please give me your opinion.  I hate fighting but I don’t want to give in on having a visitor.

 

A: It sounds to me like your husband fully ignored your requests until he needed you to change your stance on house guests and entertaining in your home.  This gets a solid “F” from me.  The fact that you have become embarrassed about your home to the degree that you have stopped all entertaining and hosting of holiday events tells me that you have all but given up. I don’t think your husband realizes how much this hurts you to not be able to have pride in your home.  I don’t speak for everyone, and certainly there are many men who take great pride in the appearance and condition of their homes, but it’s hard for most people, especially women, to feel embarrassed about their dwelling and to feel continually helpless and hopeless to bring it up to par because the goals and desires of the joint householders are in conflict.

Tell me, Bebe, in what other areas has your marital happiness become as diminished as your home?  I’m willing to bet that you don’t have stars in your eyes for your husband anymore.  I’m willing to bet that you have made a habit of not looking at much of anything in an effort to block out your frustration and disappointment about the condition of your home.  It’s troubling to me that your husband is more concerned about enjoying a visit with his football buddy then he is about your overall basic happiness.  You have far bigger problems than home repairs and houseguests.   You and your husband are not playing on the same team.  Your marriage lacks communication, respect, and cooperation. I’m positive that this will eventually affect your romantic happiness.  It’s time to sit down and really address this problem with your husband before you wake up one day and find yourself giving up on him like you’ve done with your house.  Believe me Bebe, this is a common outcome when couples ignore serious problems.

You have the perfect opportunity right now to get this important conversation started.  Seek guidance if you need to, but don’t miss this opportunity.

Theft Suspect Sought

Staff Reports   

Chino PD is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the theft suspect pictured above.

Photo courtesy: City of Chino
Chino PD is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the theft suspect pictured above.

Chino – The Chino Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a vehicle theft suspect after a pursuit took place in Chino last week.

On Monday, July 11, at 7:49 a.m., a Chino Police Officer attempted to stop a blue Sand Rail, off-road vehicle that was driving recklessly near the intersection of Bickmore and Euclid Avenue in Chino. It was later learned that the vehicle was previously stolen from the City of Norco.

The driver fled at high speeds in the off-road vehicle and refused to stop. A pursuit began for several minutes until it was cancelled due to safety concerns. The vehicle then became disabled in the 15500 block of El Prado Road, where the driver fled on foot into the Chino Creek Basin, according to the City of Chino.

Chino Officers and Chino Hills Deputies, along with an Ontario Police Department helicopter, searched for the suspect for several hours but they were unable to locate him.

The suspect was identified as a Hispanic adult male who is approximately 25-30 years old. Surveillance camera images of the suspect were released and the Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating or identifying the suspect.

Anyone who can help locate or identify this suspect can contact Officer Thomas at (909) 334-3103 or mthomas@chinopd.org.

Mexican Bean Wraps

With Bell Peppers, Tomatoes & Chili BeanWrap-WEB

Beans are magical little things and massively underrated. I’m showing them some love by pairing them with exciting Mexican flavors. Baked in a tortilla with vegetables and cheese until golden on the outside, but oozy on the inside, it’s a real texture extravaganza.

Courtesy of Hello Fresh

 

Cooking time: 40 min.

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

  • ½ an onion
  • ½ a green or red bell pepper
  • 1 ounce Cheddar cheese
  • 1 Tablespoon + 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • ½ a clove of garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon tomato paste
  • ½ can of whole peeled tomatoes
  • ½ can of red kidney beans
  • 2 large flour tortillas
  • 2 ounces of mixed salad leaves
  • Balsamic vinegar

Preparation:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Peel and thinly slice ½ the onion, then slice up ½ the green or red bell pepper, removing seeds and white ribs.
  2. Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a frying pan over a medium-low heat and gently sauté the onion for 10 minutes, or until softened.
  3. Crush ½ a clove of garlic then add to the pan along with ¼ teaspoon of chili powder.
  4. Add ½ teaspoon of tomato paste and ½ the tomatoes, breaking them up with a spoon as you go, then drain and add ½ the kidney beans.
  5. Cook for 10 minutes, or until slightly reduced, then season to taste with sea salt and black pepper
  6. In a separate frying pan, sauté the bell pepper in 1 teaspoon of oil until starting to soften, then set aside.
  7. Divide the filling mixture in half, then blend one half with a stick blender to form a bean paste – if you don’t have a stick blender, mash with a fork.
  8. Spread the tortillas with the warm bean paste, then add the filling and sprinkle with cheese. Roll up the tortillas and place on a lightly oiled baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 5 to 10 minutes, or until golden and warmed through.
  10. Dress the salad leaves with 1 tablespoon of oil and vinegar, then serve alongside your bean wraps.

 

Chino’s Hidden Treasure: Clark’s Nutrition

Staff Reports   

Chino – Have you ever heard of Clark’s Nutrition? Imagine a Whole Foods, Sprouts, Trader Joes, and Nutrishop all under one roof… in your back yard, Chino! Clark’s Nutrition & Natural Foods Market is a rare find in the natural foods industry. If you haven’t discovered this amazing store yet, it is worth your time to investigate.

Marketing Director, Mike Barnett says, “Often people will tell us that they’ve heard of Clarks and they think it’s just another supplement shop, but once they walk inside our Chino store, they get what all the fuss is about.”

Clark’s stores not only have a huge selection of supplements (their Chino location has one of the largest supplement sections in the entire country), but they have a wide variety of organic grocery items, complete with gluten-free sections,  including Vegan and Vegetarian options, as well as a large selection of organic produce.

Want to get a free make-over with natural, cruelty-free make-up too? No problem, Clark’s has a make-up section that looks like something you’d see at a MAC make-up counter. Clark’s is the only retail partner with actress, Suzanne Somers, to offer her organic cosmetics and skin care line, SUZANNE Organics.

Clark’s is a pioneer in the health food world. They opened the doors of their first location in Riverside in 1972, long before health food became vogue. Today there are stores in Riverside, Loma Linda, Rancho Mirage and now Chino.

But have you ever been to a “health foods” store before and felt overwhelmed or weren’t sure where to start? Have you felt the opposite, like you knew more than the employee? Have no fear, Clark’s knows how refreshing it is to speak with health food store employees that know their stuff and are willing to share their knowledge.

The Clark’s slogan is, “Live better, we can help.”  How does Clark’s actually help people you ask? Clark’s has made their business thrive on helping to educate people about their health. Starkie Sowers, the Director of Education at Clarks says, “We have Nutritional Consultants at Clarks. These employees go through our 5 level in-house training program. It takes about 3 ½ years to get to a Level 5 at Clarks.” Clark’s takes education about health seriously. These knowledgeable (non-commission) Nutritional Consultants are one of the keys to why people love Clarks so much.

Clark’s is a great find for anyone looking to improve their health. They have competitive pricing, knowledgeable staff, a great product selection and a beautiful Chino location close to home.

Discover this Chino treasure located at 12835 Mountain Ave in Chino.

Attitude Is Everything

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

Nancy Stoops M.A., M.F.T Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

By Nancy Stoops

Do you see a half filled glass as half empty or as half full?  Do you tend to see what’s wrong with your life or do you focus on what is right with your life?  Would you consider yourself a negative person or a positive person?  Do you wake up every day being happy do be alive and hopeful about a new day or do you dread getting up?

The way that you have answered the above questions is probably also the way that you live your life and the way you view your life.  I believe having a positive attitude is foundational in being a successful human being.  Being positive is essential to everything good that comes with this life.  I think it all starts by being positive about who you are and about behaving in a manner that makes you proud of whom you are.  Generally, if you like who you are and are a good person, people will like you as well.  Also, if you like who you are, you will want only the best for yourself.  This will cause you to go to college, get a good job, find a good mate and believe that you can make your dreams comes true.

On the other hand, being negative only prevents you from following your dreams.  Being negative also causes a lot of self doubt and really gets in the way of accomplishments.  Learn to look at the good in your life and at what you have done right so far.  Learn from your mistakes but don’t focus on them, otherwise your life will feel like one big mistake.  Look at all that you already have going right for you and learn to build on the positive. If you do, more positive will come to you!

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 also 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.

 

Magnitude

Pastor Dennis Morales

Pastor Dennis Morales

By Pastor Dennis Morales

1 John 4:9  “In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him.”

No doubt we live in earthquake territory.  Some people react differently to such a seismic event.   I have lived in California all my life, so I barely react unless it’s an earthquake of higher magnitude.  I usually turn to the news to try to find out what the magnitude force of the earthquake was and where it was centered.    After an earthquake, we may hear that it was a “magnitude 4.0” which is the measure of energy concluded by a Richter Scale.  Magnitude is defined in mathematics as the relative size of an object.  In Astronomy, magnitude is a measure of brightness and brightness differences.  This got me to think upon the love of God.  There is no measure for God’s love.

The Bible says “For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord”(Romans 8:38, 39).   We can conclude that no measure of life, no measure of power, no measure of time, and no measure of space can outdo any measure of God’s love for you.

If you are feeling weighed down today, Jesus said in love to give Him your burdens and He will give you rest (Matthew 11:28).  In faith, He has forgiveness and healing in His hands because His love for you is immeasurable and unfailing (Numbers 14:18).   We cannot help but to be moved by God’s love (2Corinthians 5:14).  Did you feel that?

Calvary Chapel Eastvale meets Sundays at 10:30 am, and Wednesdays at 7 pm at Clara Barton Elementary School (7437 Corona Valley Ave, Eastvale).  Visit their website at www.calvaryeastvale.org.

 

CH Allows Watering 3-Times Per Week

Staff Reports

Chino Hills- A meeting that was held on July 12 recommended that the Chino Hills City Council review a recommendation to adopt an urgency Water conservation Ordinance that would allow watering to move to three-times per week instead of the two-times per week.

June has been a record high with the heat, so concerns about distressed and dying trees was fast tracked for a special meeting in the City Council Chambers at the City Hall.

On July 13, Chino Hills City Council released that they took action on an Urgency Water Conservation Ordinance and declared a Stage II Moderate Conservation Alert that went into effect immediately. This is now allowing the community to use water for outdoor irrigation three-times per week.

The City of Chino Hills released the following restrictions:

The Stage II Moderate Conservation Alert that went into effect immediately with last night’s Council action limits outdoor irrigation to 3 days per week. Residential addresses ending in an even number may use water: Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays (except 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.). Residential addresses ending in an odd number may use water: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays (except 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.). Non-residential addresses may use water: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (except 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.). All irrigation shall not exceed fifteen (15) minutes per watering-station, except for drip or micro-spray irrigation systems which shall not exceed 30 minutes per station.

The Stage II Moderate Conservation Alert also imposes the following restrictions:

  • Prohibits outdoor watering of landscaping between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
  • Prohibits application of water to hard surfaces such as sidewalks, driveways, and parking areas etc. or irrigation causing runoff, etc.
  • Requires the repair of leaks within 48 hours.
  • Prohibits use of water hose without a shutoff valve.
  • Prohibits irrigating outdoor landscape after measure rain (1/10” or more within a 48 hour period)
  • Limits pool-filling to the above specified irrigation days.
  • Decorative water fountains at commercial properties may only be operated if the water is part of a re-circulating system.
  • Vehicles, trailers, boats, and livestock can be washed with a hand-held hose equipped with a shut-off nozzle.
  • Restaurants may not serve water unless the customer request water.
  • Water may not run off or leak from landscaped areas to streets, sidewalks, or other paved areas due to incorrectly directed or maintained sprinklers or over watering.
  • Fire hydrants may only be used for firefighting. *

*An exception may be made for construction use through a City-designated meter when recycled water is not available.

City of Chino Hills reminds everyone that the new Ordinance reinforces the need to continue to conserve water with the current drought conditions, and will continue to encourage the replacement of turf with drought tolerant vegetation; improve the water system to limit failures; and increase the use of recycled water as well as enforce water restrictions.

For additional information, you may view the Water Conservation Ordinance on the City website at: www.chinohills.org/waterconservationordinance.org

History 101

Puerto Rico Invaded

By History.com  History-WEB

During the Spanish-American War, U.S. forces launch their invasion of Puerto Rico, the 108-mile-long, 40-mile-wide Island that was one of Spain’s two principal possessions in the Caribbean. With little resistance and only seven deaths, U.S. troops under General Nelson A. Miles were able to secure the island by mid-August. After the signing of an armistice with Spain, American troops raised the U.S. flag over the island, formalizing U.S. authority over its one million inhabitants. In December, the Treaty of Paris was signed, ending the Spanish-American War and officially approving the cession of Puerto Rico to the United States.

In the first three decades of its rule, the U.S. government made efforts to Americanize its new possession, including granting full U.S. citizenship to Puerto Ricans in 1917 and considering a measure that would make English the island’s official language. However, during the 1930s, a nationalist movement led by the Popular Democratic Party won wide support across the island, and further U.S. assimilation was successfully opposed. Beginning in 1948, Puerto Ricans could elect their own governor, and in 1952 the U.S. Congress approved a new Puerto Rican constitution that made the island an autonomous U.S. commonwealth, with its citizens retaining American citizenship. The constitution was formally adopted by Puerto Rico on July 25, 1952, the 54th anniversary of the U.S. invasion.

Movements for Puerto Rican statehood, along with lesser movements for Puerto Rican independence, have won supporters on the island, but popular referendums in 1967 and 1993 demonstrated that the majority of Puerto Ricans still supported their special status as a U.S. commonwealth.

 

Top 3 Reasons Not to Waste Food

By StatePoint

More than one-third of all food produced in the United States goes uneaten, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This waste contributes to problems ranging from hunger and malnutrition to environmental and economic concerns.

“From the farm, through the production and distribution process, to the grocery store, to the home — wherever there is food, there is unfortunately food waste,” says Lauri Wright, registered dietitian nutritionist and Academy spokesperson. “In a world of limited resources and growing populations, wasting food is a luxury we can’t afford.”

Reducing, reusing, and recycling wasted food can assist with feeding the estimated 49 million Americans who are food-insecure, reduce agricultural pressures on the environment and increase business efficiencies for those producing and selling food.

Environmental Concerns

The majority of wasted food ends up in landfills and then breaks down to produce methane and carbon dioxide emissions, which contribute to climate change. Food in landfills contributes to nearly one-quarter of all methane emissions in the United States. Composting food and diverting it from entering landfills helps prevent the creation of global greenhouse gas emissions and protects the environment.

Economic Concerns

Wasted food is not only detrimental to the environment but also costs consumers, businesses and taxpayers substantial amounts of money. An American family of four throws out an average $1,484 worth of edible food a year, while nationally, the costs associated with food waste exceeds $1 billion annually in local tax funds.

Social Concerns

While millions of Americans worry how they will feed their children, the amount of safe edible food wasted in the Unites States continues to soar. If Americans wasted just 15 percent less food, it would be enough to feed 25 million people. Instead of throwing away untouched food, support the food-insecure by donating it to food banks.

Reduce Food Waste at Home

Consumers are responsible for the majority of food waste in the United States and can play a major role in its reduction.

“Reduce food waste by being a smarter shopper. Only buy the amount of perishable foods that you will be able to eat in a week,” Wright says. “If you do have leftovers, and they are still safe to eat, donate them. If they are not safe to eat, compost them. While not all wasted food is edible, much of it can be recovered and repurposed.”

Registered dietitian nutritionists are uniquely qualified to help reduce food loss and waste by educating individuals, families, communities, business and industry. For more information on reducing food waste, check out the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation’s Future of Food initiative and the Foundation’s “2016 State of America’s Wasted Food Report.”

Food waste is a global problem with solutions at the local and even individual level. Get the entire family involved in taking steps to reduce waste in your home.

Community Robotics Workshop At Mt. SAC

By Mike Taylor

Walnut – The Mt. San Antonio College STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Center and the college’s Robotics Team will host a Robotics Workshop for ages 8 and up on Saturday, July 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Science Laboratory Building, building 60, room 1506. This event is free and open to the public.

“Robots are fun, and they’re fun to build,” said Mt. SAC Physics Professor and Robotics Team advisor Daniel Anderson. “No prior experience necessary.”

Workshop participants will learn about and help Robotics Team members build robots as well as learn about a robotics competition, building components, and design.

“This workshop is designed to take the fear out of engineering and technical things,” said Anderson.

This year, Mt. SAC’s Robotics Team qualified to compete at the VEX International World Competition in Kentucky. The competition hosts teams from around the world. Mt. SAC was one of only four community colleges in the nation at the competition.

“The field of robotics is doubling every year as interest in robots grows,” said Anderson.

Minor children participating in the workshop must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Established a year ago with its first cohort group of students, the STEM Center fosters student interest in science and provides academic support, enrichment activities, teaching opportunities, and research experience.

For more information on this event, call the Mt. SAC STEM Center at (909) 274-4224.

 

 

Jamie’s Salsa Spaghetti

With Black Olives & Fresh Basil

By Hello Fresh with Jamie Oliver  

Photo courtesy: Hello Fresh

Photo courtesy: Hello Fresh

There are some beautiful Mediterranean vibes going on in this dish – juicy ripe tomatoes, fresh fragrant basil and delicious olives, all tossed and tangled up in al dente spaghetti. The flavor combo here is mega-simple, but when you put them together, something magical happens. Let the tomatoes ripen naturally out of the refrigerator – the warmth will ensure all those lovely flavors and juices are at their best and ready to flow. Tomatoes are source of vitamin C, a nutrient our bodies need for so many different things, including immune function and keeping our energy levels up.

Cooking time: 15 min.

Servings:  2

Nutrition: Calories: 466 cal, Fat: 15g, Sat Fat: 3g, Protein: 16g, Carbs: 70g, Sugar: 7g, Salt: 164 mg, Fiber: 4g

Ingredients:

  • 6 ounces dried spaghetti
  • 10 ounces ripe tomatoes
  • 6 black olives
  • ¼ of a bunch of fresh basil
  • ½ a clove of garlic
  • 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • ½ ounce Parmesan cheese

Preparation:

  1. Cook the spaghetti in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente, which means that it should be soft enough to eat, but still have a bit of bite and firmness to it.
  2. On a large cutting board, chop the tomatoes. Add the olives to the pile of tomatoes.
  3. Pick the basil leaves, reserving the smaller ones for later and throw the rest onto the pile.
  4. Chop and add ½ a clove of garlic to the pile, then run your knife back and forth through all of the ingredients, chopping and mixing as you go, until you get a rough-looking salsa.
  5. Add 4 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar and a pinch of sea salt and black pepper, and keep chopping and mixing until well combined.
  6. Scoop out and reserve a cupful of the pasta cooking water, then drain the spaghetti in a colander.
  7. Put the spaghetti in a large bowl, scrape in the salsa dressing, adding a splash of the reserved cooking water, if needed, to make a lovely loose sauce.
  8. Sprinkle over the reserved baby basil leaves and add half of the Parmesan before serving.

Walnut Creates General Plan

City of Walnut
Walnut – For the first time in over 30 years, the City of Walnut has initiated a program to comprehensively plan its future. Every city in California is required to maintain a long-term comprehensive plan to guide physical growth and community preservation. This plan, called a General Plan, provides the framework for decisions regarding land use, traffic, parks and open space, use of community resources and preservation. Even a city like Walnut—where very little vacant land remains and the road system and park facilities are well established—benefits from planning for its future.
Through the process of updating the 1978 General Plan, the Community will have the opportunity to refine the vision and modern-day goals for Walnut that will help influence almost every action City decision-makers take moving forward. With over 95 percent of Walnut already developed with residential neighborhoods, shopping centers, protected hillsides, and parks and schools, City leaders envision that this General Plan update will work to preserve the City’s rural neighborhood character, continue to fund and provide quality municipal services, maintain a high quality of life, and manage environmental and natural resources. The General Plan update will set the direction for the next 25 years.
The new General Plan update will specifically address the following topics: 1) Land Use and Community Design, 2) Mobility, 3) Conservation, Open Space, and Recreation, 4) Community Facilities and Infrastructure, 5) Noise, and 6) Community Safety. This planning process will provide an opportunity for the community to set the City on a path that will maintain its quality of life, enhance economic opportunities, and continue Walnut’s reputation as a great place to live.
West Walnut Specific Plan
As part of the General Plan update, paralleled with the General Plan preparation, the City will prepare a Specific Plan for West Walnut. The West Walnut Specific Plan will guide future development in the area to benefit the City as a whole. Through the General Plan process, the City will work with the Community to define the future vision for West Walnut through focus on implementation and strategies for future improvements.
How Do I Participate?
To set the City on the right course, the General Plan update will require ongoing, active community participation. To reflect broad Community goals, the planning process will engage residents in creative ways, allowing residents to share ideas that reflect common community values and its hopes for the future. Community engagement efforts include community workshops, stakeholder interviews, intercept surveys, as well as City Council and Planning Commission study sessions.
General Plan Visioning Survey: We invite Walnut residents to take five minutes to fill out our Visioning Survey and tell us what you think makes Walnut great, or what may need improvement.
Please keep checking this web page for important upcoming Community engagement events and meetings and the opportunity to review the draft General Plan update and West Valley Boulevard Specific Plan documents.

 

Tips From Deputy Myers

School’s out, kids are out, protect yourself

Deputy Myers

Deputy Myers

By Deanna Myers

 

Is it July already?! Seems like we were just having end of the year parties and graduation celebrations. Well, the extra daylight and heat tends to bring more criminal activity. Make sure to keep your eyes open for suspicious activity. If you see a vehicle or person in your neighborhood that seems to be out of place or acting strangely, SAY SOMETHING!! The best way to protect yourself and your community is to be vigilant at contacting law enforcement.

Be sure when you call to have some very important information handy.

1) Your location. If we don’t know where you are we can’t get to you to help you.

2) What’s happening. We need to know what’s going on so we know what kind of help to send.

3) Description of individuals or vehicles that may be suspicious. The best way to get all the descriptive information you need to the dispatcher is to do it the same way every time; you have a better chance of remembering what to look for if it becomes routine. For example, describe a person from the top of their head to the bottom of their feet; male/female, race, hair color/eye color, clothing, shoes, direction of travel. When it comes to a vehicle, describe it from the rear to the front; make/model/color/license plate number, approximate year, type truck/SUV/sedan, direction of travel.

Also, the summer months are a great way to re-connect with your neighborhood watch groups with BBQs and block parties. Summertime is the best time to have your neighbors come together to protect each other as many travel away from home during this season. Let your close neighbors know when you are leaving and when you will be home so they can keep an extra eye out for your property. Let everyone know the proper contact numbers for law enforcement: emergency-911; non-emergency 951-776-1099.

Stay safe out there Eastvale! An important date to remember is August 9th for the next National Night Out!! It will be in your neighboring city of Norco this year at 1290 Hamner Ave. in front of the Target store. Hope to see all of you out there as the cities come together with Law Enforcement and first responders to provide information to all of you about safety!

Deanna Myers is the Volunteer and Programs Coordinator for the Jurupa Valley Station of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department that services the Eastvale Police Department.  She has been with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department for about eight years, and most recently was assigned to patrol within the City of Eastvale before moving into her current position where she is in charge of the Neighborhood Watch program for the City of Eastvale.

 

OurWeeklyNews.com Complete Edition 7.23.16

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A Better Place

By Sarah Sanchez

I went on a mission trip to Haiti with a team a few years ago, and the team and I always talk about how much we miss Haiti. But I think it’s strange that we’re talking about how much we miss a Third World country, where people live in poverty and barely have enough food to eat. The other day, I really thought about what it was that I missed about Haiti and the first thing that popped into my head was the people.

The Haitian people who lived in the villages were always so friendly to us. They would wave at us as we walked by, have us hold their children, or ask us to pray with them. They were welcoming everywhere we went. They treated us as if we were family, even though we were strangers who didn’t even speak their language.

The Haitian children were a whole new level of friendly. Whenever we had an opportunity to play with the children, my arm would end up being tired from holding so many of them and my legs would be tired from running around with them the entire day. At one point, I had a little over ten children surrounding me, each fighting to hold my hand, trying to play with my hair, trying on my sunglasses, asking me questions in Creole or doing anything to get my attention. The funny part was that as soon as I turned around to look at them, they would give me the biggest smile. The love they showed us was truly remarkable.

It wasn’t until we were back in a United States airport that I realized how different Haiti was. The moment I realized we weren’t in Haiti anymore was the moment I turned to say “Bonswa” (meaning hello in Creole) to someone, and I didn’t see a smiling face like I was used to in Haiti.

It’s amazing to think that I miss a country where we didn’t have any electricity, where we didn’t have clean water, where we barely had enough food, and where  I’ve sweated more than I’ve sweated my entire life. But still, I have the urge to go back just so I can see those friendly faces and feel that special love all around me.

The question I found myself asking is: why do I have to go back to Haiti to feel this way? Why can’t I have that same feeling when I’m in my own hometown? Why can’t we be friendly to one another here? So I ask you to please help me spread love around the community. Say hi to one another, smile at each other, open doors, help with grocery bags, or carry out a simple act of kindness to show a stranger this love. As the years progress, I find the world becoming less civil. But who says we can’t change it? Let’s work together to make this world we live in a better place.

 

An Unforgettable Week

Pastor Mark Hopper

Pastor Mark Hopper

By Pastor Mark Hopper

 

One of the highlights of summer at our church is Vacation Bible School.  Many others churches in the community also offer VBS in June, July or August.

Vacation Bible School is a huge undertaking.  We will have over 100 volunteers serving in a variety of capacities to make this week possible.

The planning and preparations have been going on for months.  In fact, the theme and many ideas began last summer.

Vacation Bible School includes Bible lessons, crafts, recreation, and music.  The children love it and often remember it for many years to come.

One of the unforgettable benefits of VBS are the friendships that develop between the volunteers.  When you spend a week serving together, you get to know people on a much deeper level.  New friendships are formed that last a long time.

VBS touches multiple generations.  And, many of the current teen and adult volunteers attended VBS as children in the past.

This year one of my adult daughters and her four children will attend Vacation Bible School at our church.   Almost 30 years ago my daughter was an attendee and 20 years ago she was a volunteer!  Now she is bringing her own children to VBS.

Please accept this invitation to bring your children to Vacation Bible School this month. The dates are July 25-29th from 9 a.m. to noon.  VBS is open to children from Kindergarten through the fifth grade. There is a nominal registration fee.  You can find out all of the details and register online at our web site – efreedb.org.  Or you can call the church office at (909) 549-7604.

I hope you will enroll your in Vacation Bible School.  It really is an unforgettable week. You will be glad you did and they will too!

Pastor Mark Hopper is from the Evangelical Free Church of Diamond Bar, 3255 South Diamond Bar Blvd.  Sunday services are 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.  For more information, call (909) 594-7604 or visit Efreedb.org.

 

When God Says No

Mark Lee NewBy Pastor Mark Lee  

As babies, one of the first words we learn to say is “no.”  In fact, this negative reply quickly becomes a regular part of our vocabulary.  However, the fact that this simple two-letter word is universally understood by people of various ages, cultures, and backgrounds doesn’t make it any easier to digest.  Whether you hear it from a parent, a boss, or a spouse, the word “no” is usually not a response we welcome with open arms.

Even more difficult than receiving a “no” from someone close to us is receiving it from God.  When you fervently pray for Him to intervene on your behalf – whether it is for something as significant as healing or as insignificant as a break in traffic – the answer “no” can be disappointing.  In our disappointment, we often fail to remember that God’s got everything under control.

Throughout life, we will encounter circumstances and situations that turn out much different than we originally imagined or planned.  When we find ourselves in the midst of these trying times, it can feel as if we are being punished or are being prevented from doing something. Ultimately, hindsight will reveal that God’s plans are better than our own.

In Proverbs 16:9 we are reminded that, “A man’s heart devises his way: but the Lord directs his steps.”  God’s gifts to us can sometimes enter our lives as difficulties, frustrations, and pain.  Much like a parent may tell a toddler “no” to keep them safe and help them learn and grow, a negative response from the Lord prepares us for something positive.  Through these “no” answers, we can reach a higher level in our spiritual life and a deeper dependence upon Him.  Encouraging, yes?

VantagePoint Church meets at Roosevelt High School on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

 

 

Ask Clark’s

Q: “What are Enzymes and why do I need them?” – from Victor of Eastvale

 

A: Simply put, enzymes help the body digest our foods so that we get all of the necessary nutrients for good health. A great example of this can be seen when rice carbohydrates, also known as complex carbohydrates are broken down into simple sugars to be absorbed into the body. Without the digestive enzyme amylase, the rice carbohydrates would pass through the body undigested and would not able to get into the blood and cells. As this example of a digestive enzymes shows, there are also cellular enzymes that control actions inside of cells.

Most people when asking about enzymes are referring to digestive enzymes which are also made in various areas of the body. Digestive enzymes are needed to digest foods into smaller particles so the body can absorb nutrients. Simply put, without enzymes, foods would not fully digest.

Another example to remember, a raisin is 1000 times to big to be assimilated into the body. Amylase is another type of enzyme that breaks down starches into sugar and is found in small amounts in our saliva and primarily the pancreas.

Protein digestion is accomplished with Hydrochloric acid and pepsin (HCL/Pepsin) in the stomach and protease from the pancreas. Fat digestion first starts with bile emulsification from the liver-gallbladder and lipase enzyme from the pancreas. Smaller fragments of sugars like lactose are broken down in the digestive system by enzymes made in the intestinal walls. Your body’s digestive system changes with age. From the age of 18, the body produces about 1 quart of HCL/ Pepsin fluids and 1 pint of pancreatic enzymes (amylase, protease and lipase) per day. This is enough to handle the needs for an additional calorie onset at an earlier age. As we age though, the digestive system of many individuals changes including the production of digestive fluids and enzymes to about one half.

Other circumstances can challenge our digestive system as well. Stress, food choices like junk foods, over eating and other factors might cause the body to have bloating, indigestion and other digestive complications. The use of digestive enzymes does an efficient job helping improve digestion in many circumstances. Although considered to be a newer category, digestive enzymes have been on the market for over 100 years.

Other traditional digestive aids including bitter herbs, which have been used by many different cultures including Chinese, Indian and Europeans and most other indigenous cultures. Among the most popular bitters are the ‘Swedish Bitters’. Bragg’s apple cider vinegar has been used for over 80 years for digestion as well. Supplemental forms of enzymes can come from animal or vegetable sources, including concentrated food sources of enzymes as well such as bromelain (pineapple) or papain (papaya) and ginger. The choice to use a food enzyme or digestive enzyme should not be substituted for good dietary habits.

One of the biggest uses for digestive enzymes is bloating, gas, and upset stomach which often times come from bad food choices and over eating. Making wise food choices and using enzymes or bitters when needed is the best advice. Always check with a doctor if you are having serious complications with your digestive system.

Have a health related question?

Send us your question, your first and last name, and the city you live in to: askclarks@clarksnutrition.com

Due to the number of responses, we will only be able to answer published questions.

 

References:

Ann Nutr Metab 2010;56:74–79
(DOI:10.1159/000272133)

 
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All The Great Books Abridged

Staff Reports

Chino Hills- On July 22 at 7 p.m., a 98-minute theatrical performance will be held and presented by The Chino Hills Arts Committee (chARTS), a branch of the Chino Hills Community Foundation, and the Bravo Company called All the Great Books Abridged.

This event will be held at the Chino Hills Community Center at 14250 Peyton Drive. It will be a one-night only event with ticket cost at $10 per person.

All the Great Books Abridged uses vaudeville and circus humor, giant props, wigs, costumes, musical numbers, and audience participation. This is a physical performance that’s fast and funny with a flair for current events. It also has a combination of all the books that kids never had a chance to read in school. It is starring three actors who also performed in The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged who are known for their witty performances that are covering a wide range of books. The Shakespeare performance in Chino Hills had three sold-out shows.

You may also visit www.chinohills.org/chARTSEvents or call Chino Hills Recreation at (909) 364-2700 for more information.