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Three Arrested After DUI Checkpoint

Staff Reports

Chino– A DUI/driver’s license checkpoint was conducted by the Chino Police Department on Friday May, 20 between the hours of 8 p.m. and 3 a.m., at the 14400 block of Pipeline. With providing the greatest safety for officers and the public, checkpoints are conducted in locations that have the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence.

With a total of 773 vehicles that went through the checkpoint, 3 arrests were made including 1 DUI suspect and 2 drug arrests. Also, 11 citations were made for driving while unlicensed or suspended licenses, along with 9 other citations and 1 vehicle impounded.

The Chino Police Department would like to encourage you to report anyone suspected of drunk driving by calling 9-1-1.

Funding for these checkpoints is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. For any additional information regarding traffic enforcement and education programs, you may contact the Traffic Services Unit at (909) 334-3073.

Quarterly Town Hall Meeting

By Valerie Gutierrez

Eastvale– Eastvale’s second Quarterly Town Hall meeting of 2016 was held on Tuesday, May 10, at Rosa Parks Elementary. The meeting was conducted to update the community on the latest news from various departments and organizations during the last couple of months.

Mayor Ike Bootsma updated residents on the upcoming events taking place in the City of Eastvale.
Bootsma said the city has launched their E-Citizen App in partnership with Jurupa Community Services District (JCSD). This free App allows residents to report non-emergency issues such as graffiti, pot-holes, sewer leaks, landscape and water waste.

Mayor Bootsma continues to urge residents to stay informed of all the latest Eastvale news, agendas, events, and more by signing up for e-notification at http://www.Eastvale.ca.gov.

Bootsma announced that several new businesses have recently opened. At the Eastvale Gateway Center, Pacific Fish Grill restaurant, Juice It Up!, and Panera Bread have opened. Prestige Preschool has opened at the Marketplace at the Enclave and Tea Plus has opened at Corona Valley Marketplace.

After Bootsma’s announcements, City Manager Michele Nissen announced Vanessa Lopez as the newest Code Enforcement Officer for the City of Eastvale.

Officer Lopez has over 10 years of experience in the field working for the City of Gardena and Carson. Lopez’ duties include implementing programs such as rental inspection program, housing development and CDBG Funding. Lopez started working for the City of Eastvale on April 18.

Also mentioned was how the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has been staying busy these past couple of months. Captain Jason Horton, said that mail theft have significantly decreased the last several months after a key arrest on an individual that was connected to several mail thefts throughout the region, including Eastvale. Captain Horton also gave a warm recognition to the long time serving volunteers for the community of Eastvale who are eyes and ears for the deputy’s.

These community volunteers, “have collectively served thousands of volunteer hours [patrolling the community] you live in,” said Horton.

Traffic issues within the city are of concerning matter for residents living in Eastvale. Horton stated, “know that the police department is doing everything they can to help compact traffic issues and [educate residents].” The police department is working alongside all the schools and principals of the city to get updates on how they can help improve traffic flow.

Next, Dawn Hook presented herself as the new Eastvale Community Foundation director and discussed the following events.

The annual “Picnic in the Park” will be one of the biggest events hosted by JCSD on June 24 to 26 at Harada Park. Picnic in the Park is a three-day celebration that welcomes a summer season of non-stop fun in Eastvale. The event will have lots of fun activities for the kids, such as: picnic games, contests, inflatables, carnival rides, bike valet, food, merchandise, and community group information booths. But, adults will also get a kick out of this event because this year, Picnic in the Park will be hosting another beer garden.

On June 24, the event will kick off at 5 p.m. followed with a concert performance by Joshua Tree Band at 7 p.m. But it doesn’t stop there because on June 25, the community is welcome to come from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. They can also gather for a Fireworks show that will illuminate the sky at 9 p.m. To end the festivities, on June 26, a salsa making contest will take place from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Next, JCSD addressed residents about a recent decision made by the JCSD Board to raise the residency requirement of group one league from 65 to 95 percent residency. Park manager, Rafael Gonzalez, explained that the south-west corner of Citrus Street and Hamner Avenue stands for Eastvale Community Park that will begin construction this summer. The updates to the park will consist of a softball complex, more fields, and additional turf field for soccer and football, so it can be a multi-use park. For more information about upcoming events and updates on construction plans, visit (www.parks.jcsd.us).

Lastly, Corona-Norco Unified School District (CNUSD) reported that the STEM School program will open this fall. The program will be focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. The two pathways that the program decided to take were the Health/Medical and Engineering path. The program will be looking for AP students but will be accessible for everyone else who desire to attend a four year college. STEM, AVID, and Puente are only one of the various programs that Roosevelt High School will be offering. A power point presentation was given to demonstrate how STEM will end up looking like. For more information and updates visit (www.cnusd.k12.ca.us/estem).

The Bible Is True

 

By Sarah Sanchez

 

I have a family member who I constantly have discussions with about the Bible. He asks me questions and we go back and forth about facts and theories. Usually, I’m grateful that he’s so interested in the Bible and that he comes to me to ask questions. However, we recently had a discussion that I wasn’t too fond of.

Last week, my family member started asking questions about the validity of the Bible. I told him what I knew and what I’ve heard in church, but he is a “I need to see proof” kind of person. He needed to see the facts for himself in order to believe that the Bible was reliable. I didn’t have the physical facts on me so he wasn’t convinced.

I was on my way to work after the discussion and I decided to pray to God in the car. I usually talk to God while I’m driving, as if he was sitting in the passenger seat. I started to tell him about my frustration with my family member and how I wish I had the physical facts to show him that the Bible was valid. But then, I started to question the validity myself. I said these words to God, “What if he’s right, what if the Bible isn’t as valid as I thought?”

Then, at the exact moment that those words came out of my mouth, I saw a sticker on a pole that said, “The Bible Is True”. I’ve driven this same exact way to work every day for the last two years and I’ve never seen that sticker on that pole before. What are the chances that right when I was questioning the validity of the Bible, I was to see a sticker that said, “The Bible Is True”? Maybe it was a coincidence… maybe. But I didn’t think it was because I wasn’t looking for an answer. It just showed up.

I immediately started laughing after I saw the sticker because I felt like it was God telling me to stop doubting. God is funny in the way he teaches us. I think a sticker randomly placed on a pole did the trick.

No, the sticker didn’t prove that the Bible is true. It didn’t show me facts or statistics to prove my point. The sticker did more than that. I believe it showed me that I needed to stop doubting and have faith. But most importantly, I think it showed me that God actually listens. As soon as I asked Him a question about the validity, I saw that sticker. He showed His presence and His comfort in a time of doubt. I think that was better than any statistic or chart I could’ve seen.

So I know I may not have all the answers, and many may disagree with what this sticker meant or if the Bible is valid or not. But that’s okay, because all that does is encourage me to learn more about my faith and to find the answers not for myself, but to help others believe. That’s what we as believers of God should do; be like that sticker and show others that… the Bible is true.

 

Walnut Valley Schools Named ‘America’s Most Challenging Schools’

By Kelli Gile

Photo courtesy: Kelli Gile Diamond Bar and Walnut High Schools are ranked among America’s Most Challenging High Schools by The Washington Post. Shown: 2016 DBHS Super Star Seniors Garrett Masuda, Meanna Gray, Miriam Sun, and Jeff Chow.

Photo courtesy: Kelli Gile
Diamond Bar and Walnut High Schools are ranked among America’s Most Challenging High Schools by The Washington Post. Shown: 2016 DBHS Super Star Seniors Garrett Masuda, Meanna Gray, Miriam Sun, and Jeff Chow.

 

Walnut- Walnut Valley Unified School District is pleased to announce that Diamond Bar and Walnut High Schools have made the listing of “2016 America’s Most Challenging High Schools” by The Washington Post.

“Our exemplary high schools continue to be recognized on a national stage for preparing students to be academically competitive for the next chapter in their lives,” said Superintendent Dr. Robert Taylor. “We are honored that Diamond Bar and Walnut have been named among the nation’s most rigorous high schools!”

Diamond Bar scored 59th in California and 537th in the nation and Walnut scored 63rd in California and 568th in the nation.

Schools are ranked through the College Index formula, invented by education columnist Jay Mathews, which is a simple ratio: the number of Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate tests given at a school in 2015 divided by the number of graduates.

Schools with ratios of 1.00 or above made the list, with approximately 22,000 U.S public high schools included this year.

Brazilian Leaders Visit U.S.

Staff Reports

Photo Courtesy: Michael Armijo Jerry Silva hosted a dinner for local officials to meet with Brazilian leaders as part of the IVCLA.

Photo Courtesy: Michael Armijo
Jerry Silva hosted a dinner for local officials to meet with Brazilian leaders as part of the IVCLA.

Ontario– Local resident, Jerry Silva, hosted a Home Hospitality dinner for Brazil Leaders last month thanks to the International Visitors Council of Los Angeles (IVCLA). The visitors were invited to the United States under the auspices of the Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program.

The Department of State has outlined the following specific objectives for the project: Meet with youth initiatives, campaign organizers, political candidates, party officials, and media representatives to examine methods of youth engagement; learn about the structure, processes, and financing of political campaigns; discuss the role of political parties, conventions, and grassroots political organizations in federal, state, and local elections; examine the influence of domestic and international issues, media coverage, and civil society on candidates; and study young people’s impact on the upcoming Presidential, Congressional, and State 2016 elections.

Silva’s event did just that, as many Brazilian leaders and dignitaries were in attendance, including the Mayor of El Monte, Councilman Jerry Velasco, and political consultant Luis Alvarado. Various media agencies were also in attendance, including OurWeeklyNews.com.

Silva said that he hosted and paid for this event because he loves bringing people and groups together. “It allows me to share my values and the values of my guests with these dignitaries from other countries.”

“As a board meeting with IVCLA, I am able to assist our organization on the programming that is done in IVCLA on behalf of the State Department, and the quality of meetings and dialogue we are to put together will help better understand our similarities, rather than focus on the differences,” said Silva.

Another benefit from these meetings can be that each country will have a better understanding of how one country may solve a problem, based on their resources and knowledge. “By sharing our experiences and knowledge, you hope there is better dialogue in the future of how we both learn and take it back to our colleagues and communities, regardless of their branch of government,” said Silva.

Silva said he believes the dinner went very well. “My guests and I were able to build new friendships in Brazil in better understanding their challenges and their resources. In return, they have done the same and hopefully see IVCLA and my involvement as a future resource.”

Silva plans to host future events, however he would only be able to if the state department approves travel and programming for dignitaries that request to visit Los Angeles as part of their education.

“I would like to do 3-4 events per year. As a traveler of many countries, I’ve learned to appreciate various cultures and their traditions,” said Silva.

Silva is a former Public Affairs Manager for Southern California Edison, board member for Hispanic 100 and a former White House Fellows regional judge, among other titles.

For more information about the International Visitors Council of Los Angeles, visit http://www.ivcla.org.

Eastvale Elementary Carnival

By Sarah Sanchez

Eastvale – On May 13, Eastvale Elementary held a free community c

Adrian Prado looks up to Spider-Man, as he posed just like him.

Adrian Prado looks up to Spider-Man, as he posed just like him.

arnival in honor of their 10-year anniversary: their celebration of excellence.

“We just wanted to celebrate with all our current students, our alumni, and have a big carnival for everyone,” said Emily Mitchell, 4th grade Eastvale Elementary School teacher and head of the Carnival Committee. “This was our first carnival ever,” added Mitchell.

The carnival was an exciting event with booths, food trucks, vendors, and games. Each grade level had a booth of activities for the community to participate in, such as various games of basketball, a bean bag toss, and even an Angry Bird game.

Eastvale Elementary pic3

Photo by: Sarah Sanchez Keri Forgey with her daughters, Sierra and Kayla, who said they enjoyed the balloon booth.

A DJ played music for the kids to dance to and the students were even able to take pictures with Spider-Man and two Stormtroopers.

Balloon animals were being made for kids to enjoy and Eastvale Elementary 3rd grade teacher, Lisa Hoffman, was seen face painting.

Mitchell explained that Eastvale Elementary’s performing arts group showed a preview of their Jungle Book play at the carnival. Well-known Eastvale player, David Lee, and his band Minor Strut also performed at the carnival.

In addition, there was a train available for community members to ride around the carnival in.

With all of the games and activities that took place at the carnival, Mitch

Face painting Zoe Pineda. Eastvale Elementary 3rd grade teacher, Lisa Hoffman, face paints Z

Face painting Zoe Pineda. Eastvale Elementary 3rd grade teacher, Lisa Hoffman, face paints Z

ell said it was all thanks to the volunteers and community members who made the event happen. “We have such a great community, they all came out to help and [the carnival] turned out really awesome,” said Mitchell.

“We had a great committee with Kathy, Liz Paskey, Lizette Sweaza, Teresa Cimino, and a bunch of people joining together to make this happen.”

Congratulations on 10 years of excellence Eastvale Elementary!

Did You Know?

Living with Diabetes

 

Courtesy of IEHP

Nearly 16 million people in the United States have diabetes. But diabetes can be treated.  With the right care and some lifestyle changes, you’ll feel better, and enjoy a long and healthy life.

What is diabetes?

When you have diabetes, your body does not have enough of the hormone “insulin”, or it is not working correctly. If you have type 1 diabetes, your body makes little or no insulin. If you have type 2 diabetes, your body is making insulin but is not able to use it.

Is there a cure?

There is no cure for diabetes, but many people with the illness can live healthy lives. Your Doctor will work closely with you to set up a plan. Here are some changes you can make to stay healthy:

  • Eat a well balanced diet
  • Exercise each day
  • Take your medicine the way your Doctor tells you
  • Keep a healthy weight
  • Check your blood sugar levels
  • See your dentist every six months, and your eye doctor yearly
  • Practice good foot and skin care

When to see your Doctor:

Whether you have diabetes or not, you should see your Doctor often. If you have diabetes, Doctor visits are important. Your Doctor will review your blood sugar levels, perform tests and check your feet.

You don’t always have to wait for regular visits. Call your Doctor if:

  • You have the flu, cold, or respiratory infection
  • You have discomfort in your hands or feet
  • You have any vision problems

 

Diamond Bar Council Recap

By Natalie Kim

 

Diamond Bar – The May 17 Diamond Bar Council meeting began with a presentation to the outgoing Los Angeles County 4th District Supervisor Don Knabe, celebrating years of service to Diamond Bar and Los Angeles County. Following a reception for Knabe, the Council proclaimed May 2016 as Water Awareness Month.

After the public comments, the schedule of future events were read, including the Planning Commission meeting on May 24; the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on May 26; City wide recognition of Memorial Day on May 30; and the next City Council meeting on  June 7.

The Council approved the following items on the consent calendar: City Council minutes from the meeting of May 3; the Parks and Recreation minutes from the meeting of March 24; ratification of a check register totaling $750,250.23; approval of a second contract amendment with Siemens Industry, Inc. for a one year extension for traffic signal maintenance; and appropriation of Prop A funds to the fiscal year 2015-16 CIP budget; and award the design and construction management services contract to Iteris, Inc for the Traffic Signal Infrastructure Upgrades Project Phase II. The Council agreed to amend the contract with ValleyCrest Landscape Maintenance to a six month extension and alert the company that current maintenance of landscape and parks is subpar.

Following Council reports and comments, the Council adjourned to the next meeting on June 7.

Eastvale Community News Complete Edition June 2016

2016-06-EastvaleNews-COVERThe Eastvale Community News covers local news for Eastvale, Norco, Corona, and Chino. Click the following link to access the complete issue in pdf format: 2016-06-EastvaleNews-WEB

South Pointe Named State Champs!

 ‘History Day’ team going to nationals

Photo courtesy: Kelli Gile California History Day winners Joshua Chung, Raymond Cheng, Cyrus Phan, and Phillip Huynh, shown with advisor Kevin Duh, will compete in Washington D.C. in June.

Photo courtesy: Kelli Gile
California History Day winners Joshua Chung, Raymond Cheng, Cyrus Phan, and Phillip Huynh, shown with advisor Kevin Duh, will compete in Washington D.C. in June.

 

Diamond Bar – Four South Pointe Middle School honors students are headed to Washington D.C. for the National History Day competition on June 12-16.

Eighth graders Joshua Chung, Raymond Cheng, Cyrus Phan, and Phillip Huynh created the winning “NASA’s Early Manned Missions” exhibit.

“They were declared California champions and will be representing the state at the national contest,” said social studies teacher and advisor Kevin Duh.

A total of three groups from South Pointe competed during the California History Day contest on May 6-8.

The students spent several months researching topics revolving around the 2016 NHD theme “Exploration, Encounter, and Exchange.”

Their projects qualified for the state competition at the L.A. County History Day at Azusa Pacific University in March.

 

 

Is Your Water Safe to Drink?

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Although many Americans are aware of the water crises taking place in different parts of the country, such as Flint, Michigan and New Jersey, most believe themselves to be far removed from these situations. Experts caution however, that what’s happening there could happen anywhere, anytime to whole neighborhoods, individual streets or even just to a specific house.

Indeed, plumbing components still could legally contain up to eight percent lead as recently as January 2014. The good news is that there are steps you can take to protect your family.

“The most important thing individual families can do to improve water quality is to filter it at home,” says Joseph Harrison, former chief of the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Branch.

Harrison says there are filters that require installation, but the easiest option is to purchase a filtering system available at a local retailer that you fill with water and put in your fridge. Such systems come in various shapes and sizes, making them a good option for any size family or fridge.

For example, ZeroWater offers the only portable gravity-fed pour through filtration device that reduces the Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) measurement down to virtually zero and are certified by the NSF for lead reduction and other heavy metals to a safe level.

By removing 99.6 percent of all total dissolved solids, the filters get a 000 measurement on the digital water meter, which is equivalent to purified bottled water. They also remove more pharmaceuticals and chemicals than other leading two-stage filter brands, according to Good Housekeeping Research.

“Until all lead pipes in the water infrastructure system are safely replaced, consumers are largely on their own when it comes to protecting their families from lead,” says Harrison. “That’s why it’s so important to treat your water with a filter certified to reduce lead content.”

While all families should take steps to protect their health, proactive measures are especially crucial for families with pregnant women and children under six years old. This is because lead toxin exposure primarily affects developing brains and causes reduced intelligence, learning disabilities, developmental delays and fetal deaths.

To learn more about water filtration and how to test your water for lead, visit ZeroWater.com.

You don’t have to accept your local water quality as-is. By filtering your water, you can improve both its quality and its taste.

OurWeeklyNews.com Complete Edition 6.04.16

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Eastvale City Council Recap

By Emily Aguilar

Eastvale – On the May 11 City Council meeting, the main discussion focused on districting. Residents stated that the city’s at-large voting system violated the California Voting Rights Act and was thus unfair — so much so that a lawsuit was threatened against the City. The council ultimately opted to adopt a by-district voting system. This means that residents will vote by district as opposed to voting at-large. In the next few weeks, the council will expect to partake in intense discussions about organizing these new districts.

While the council looks forward to these discussions, they were first presented with some calming topics. A few hours prior to the meeting, the council elected Richard Simmons as the new council member who will temporarily fill in Bill Link’s vacancy. This decision made the meeting begin late, but the council immediately went into discussion.

Lea Patterson from the Southern California Gas Company shared a PowerPoint presentation outlining the city’s pipeline project. Construction will be taking place in June on Citrus and Harrison. Following the presentation, Mayor Bootsma took a moment to make two proclamations: the first was presented to Dr. Aimee French from the American Lung Association in California Inland Counties in order to recognize the week of May 11th as Women’s Lung Health Week; the second proclamation recognized May as Mental Health Awareness Month.

The council then opened the floor to the Public Commentary portion of the meeting, and was met with four concerned Eastvale residents who were displeased with their neighborhoods. The first to express his anger was Andres Carrillo, who explained that an individual was living in an unoccupied location in his neighborhood. Another resident having issues with her neighborhood was Cindy Quach, who is allegedly being verbally harassed by one of her neighbors. Another resident named Isabel Hernandez testified in defense of Quach’s statements, and further asked the council to look into the case Quach had presented. The council assured that they would find a way to help Quach. While not necessarily a problem in her neighborhood, Amiro Alvara expressed opposition against the new districting method the council had to adopt, but unfortunately, the council explained that they could not do anything to change the decision.

All items on the consent calendar were motioned. Before the council could get to the heart of the meeting, they decided to first discuss item 8.2, which dealt with changing the city’s investment policy plan. The changes would include increasing the city’s allocations, align investments with California Government Code 53601, and add a 5% issuer limit for any non-government issuers. After making a motion to accept the new policy plan, the council finally moved to the main discussion of the night: the districting plan.

This discussion was set to be split into two, the first hearing being on that night and the second half was set to take place for the next meeting. Doug Johnson presented a PowerPoint that showed two sets of maps. The first one showed four different proposed maps that outline how each district would potentially look while another set showed five different maps. The second set would call for a single mayor at-large for all five districts. Johnson explained why each set met the necessary criteria for districting. After looking at the proposed maps, and hearing opposition and support from residents, the council discussed amongst them once more and decided to motion for five districts with one mayor at-large.

Going back to item 8.1, the council motioned to approve a Storm Drain tract on Archibald and Schleisman. The rest of the meeting consisted of talking about Richard Simmons as the new, but temporary, council member.

The second City Council meeting took place on May 25. At the beginning of the meeting, the council briefly re-introduced Richard Simmons, who would temporarily be replacing Bill Link until November. The council then plunged straight into the first order of business: the Public Safety Commission and Community Foundation update. To recap the Public Safety meeting that takes place every other Tuesday, it was stated that the meeting focused on setting up e-watches around neighborhoods as well as setting up a parking permit block, which they will discuss in their meeting at a later date.

The Community Foundation also stated that they are hard at work with setting up military banners. The Foundation has been receiving so many applications for military banners that they asked Bootsma for permission to set the banners up on Schleisman. Bootsma stated that he would like to have that proposal as a topic at a future meeting. They also announced that they are looking for new members to join the Community Foundation.

The council then moved on to recognize a number of Eleanor Roosevelt HS (ERHS) students who had volunteered their time to the city. The council also awarded certificates of recognition to graduating ERHS Julia Sung for her position as the Student Liaison.

The newest Student Liaison is Sophomore Natalie Diaz. Her first school update was short, announcing that Ronald Reagan’s first promoting class would graduate on June 24. She also announced that ERHS’s graduation ceremony, which is expected to include 10,000 family members, will take place on June 1.

The public comment was short, but touching. The Troop 724 Girl Scouts presented two craft books compiled of thoughtful life lessons, which will be displayed at the Eastvale Public Library.

After all the items on the agenda were motioned, the council was once again able to focus on the districting topic that will be taking up a good portion of council discussions for the next few meetings. Once again, Doug Johnson was present to show the council a series of five maps that they can choose from. Johnson reminded the five members that they are to choose a map that balances the population in each district. A few city residents shared their opinion about the maps, with some of them stating that they were in support of the districting and others showing discontent with the new system. Nevertheless, the council decided to look more in detail at the maps and make a decision on which map they will chose next meeting.

Moving onto other topics, the council motioned to approve the new unclaimed money policy, which meant the city would have claimed any funds that remain unclaimed for over three years. They also approved a request to adopt a lighting and landscaping maintenance. Lastly, the council appointed Simmons to lead the Planning Commissions and Public Safety Commission team.

The council concluded their meeting with a few announcements from the staff. Michele Nissen mentioned the opening of the new Amazon fulfillment center. Amongst other topics were the council’s plans for the upcoming weeks in regards to discussions about the city’s future.

Amazon Facility Coming To Eastvale

Staff Reports

Eastvale– Amazon announced on May 25 that they will continue their expansion into the Eastvale and Tracy area by launching new fulfillment centers in both Eastvale and Tracy. In which, will be creating more than 1,500 new full-time jobs.

Vice President of Amazon’s North America Operations, Akash Chauhan, stated “We are excited to continue our rapid growth in California in order to serve customers with superfast shipping speeds and vast selection.”

The Mayor of Eastvale, Ike Bootsma, says “There are a lot of things that make a city great and a strong corporate partner is one of them.” Bootsma also states, “We have seen Amazon’s growth and impact in neighboring cities and the company’s announcement is great news for our community. We are very excited about the local employment opportunities the Amazon facility will create and we welcome Amazon to the City of Eastvale.”

Amazon will be employing hundreds of full-time associates at the Eastvale location, which include positions to pick, pack, and ship smaller customer items such as books, electronics and toys. As a full-time employee, Amazon will offer competitive hourly wages, comprehensive benefit packages including healthcare, 401(k), and company stock awards starting on day one. They offer maternity and parental leave benefits and access to innovative programs like Career Choice, which will pre-pay up to 95 percent of tuition for courses related to in-demand fields, regardless of whether the skills are relevant to a career at Amazon.

For information on how to work at the Eastvale Amazon Center, you may visit: http://search.amazondelivers.jobs/job/eastvale/.

The Amazon Fulfillment Center will be located in the Goodman Commerce Center. For additional information about the Goodman Commerce Center, click here.

Gas Leak At CH Shoppes

Photo courtesy: Google Images

Photo courtesy: Google Images

Staff Reports

Chino Hills– Construction workers reportedly hit a natural gas line Friday morning at The Shoppes in Chino Hills. Officials said crews were called and several businesses were evacuated for their safety.

A crew of construction workers were near Forever 21 on the 13800 block of City Center Drive and the Chino Valley Fire District were notified at around 7:45 a.m. about the gas line. A spokeswoman for the fire district, Massiel Ladron De Guevara, said “they had struck a 2-inch natural gas line.”

De Guevara also stated that about a dozen neighboring businesses were evacuated, and the Chino Police and the gas company were at the scene.

Spokeswoman for the utility company, Rosa Santana, said “Southern California Gas crews brought the gas leak under control at 9:22 a.m.”

According to an update on Twitter, Chino Valley Fire District lifted the evacuation order around 10 a.m., determining that there was no longer a leak.

If you have any concerns about the location and depth of gas lines, SoCalGas authorities advise contractors, homeowners, and businesses to call 811.

Walnut Council Recap

By Natalie Kim

Walnut – The May 25 Walnut Council meeting began with several presentations, the first of which went to Collegewood Elementary School. Collegewood received an award for the Trash Free Lunch Challenge. Stanley G. Oswalt Academy also received a California Gold Ribbon School achievement. The Council proclaimed May 2016 as Water Awareness Month, and announced New York Pizzeria as the Spring 2016 Business of the Quarter.

Following the public comments, the Council approved all items on the consent calendar, including the Study Session minutes of May 11; the City Council meeting minutes of May 11; a resolution allowing claims and demands in the amount of $1,147,134.41; and an award of a bid to L. Barrios & Associates, Inc. for Trail Improvements.

After Councilmember reports and comments, the Council adjourned to the next City Council meeting on June 8 at 21201 La Puente Rd., Walnut.

Youth Science Center Open During Summer

YSC_logo-color-WEBBy Racine Guajardo
Hacienda Heights- The Youth Science Center’s (YSC) primary focus is a highly rated noteworthy summer program. Various programs offer children fun ways to learn more about computers, science, technology, and the world around them.
YSC is a nonprofit organization established in 1962, whose motto is to Inform, Instruct, and Inspire students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) subjects. Programs specifically offered are: Science Learning Center, StarLab Planetarium, Year-Round Classes, Inquiry-Based Science Classes, Field Trips, Water Education Programs, Sewer Science Program, and the Science Store is available to purchase books and other materials.
Chairman of YSC, Ron Chong, has 32 years experience in this field with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from University of California, Berkeley. The instructors are also credentialed public school teachers from local districts who have won awards including “District Teacher of the Year.”
Many children that have attended YSC pursue degrees in science fields. Chong states, “It is rewarding to see children who have come through our classes and gone on to become doctors, scientists, and engineers.”
The Youth Science Center is serving families from Whittier to Chino Hills. They are located at 16446 Wedgeworth Drive. Hacienda Heights, CA 91745. If you have any questions, you may call (626) 854-9825 or visit their website at http://www.youthsciencecenter.org
Any readers who mention “Our Weekly News” will receive a $25 discount on the total for classes taken at the summer program at Bixby Elementary in Hacienda Heights. Sign up Today!

Chino Valley Schools Place In Solar Cup

Staff Reports

Courtesy of CVUSD A Chino High team member participates in the endurance race at this year’s Solar Cup.

Courtesy of CVUSD
A Chino High team member participates in the endurance race at this year’s Solar Cup.

Chino/Chino Hills– Last week, two Chino Valley high schools placed in this year’s Solar Cup, which is a high school competition involving solar-powered boats. The event was held May 13 to 15 at Lake Skinner in the Temecula area.

A Chino High School team placed second overall in the race, and also took first in the public service announcement category of the event. Chino Hills High also participated in the Solar Cup and took 32nd place overall.
“The Solar Cup program has students building and racing 16-foot-long solar-powered boats, learning about conservation of natural resources, electrical and mechanical engineering, problem solving, and more,” according to the Chino Valley Unified School District.
All teams are entered in the competition and sponsored by Metropolitan Water member agencies and local water utilities.
“This year, after overcoming a number of obstacles, the team from Chino High School placed second overall in the competition,” said team advisor Kevin Britten, an environmental science and chemistry teacher at Chino High in a CVUSD news release. “This was a remarkable and unexpected result based on the problems that we were having with the boat. For a period of time, there was some question as to whether we would even have an operating boat. We overcame the problems and competed quite well over the period of three days.”

Straight Talk With Danice

Danice Akiyoshi

Danice Akiyoshi

Is Laser Eye Surgery Safe? – A Letter from Alex

 

By Danice Akiyoshi ND

Q: I have been considering laser eye surgery.  Do you think it’s safe?

A: With any surgical procedure, it’s important to do your research.  You want to make sure you are choosing the right surgeon and facility.  Read as many reviews as you can before making your decision.  I had laser eye surgery a few years ago and I’ve been very satisfied with the results.

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.

CH Man Leads Deputies On Pursuit

Staff Reports
Chino Hills– A Chino Hills man led Chino Hills Deputies on a short pursuit through a local neighborhood.
On May 18, the Chino Hills Police Department responded to a vehicle parked in front of a residence in the 1500 block of Peach Street. At approximately 11:38 p.m., deputies contacted the two occupants in the vehicle.
The driver was later identified as Dylan Morehouse of Rancho Cucamonga. Morehouse was asked to provide his identification and instead, he fled from the deputy. As deputies pursued the vehicle, the suspect led them for one mile around various streets in Chino Hills before colliding with a chain-link fence. Morehouse and the female occupant ran away on foot after the collision. However, a short time later, they both were located and taken into custody.
Morehouse was booked for felony evading a peace officer at West Valley Detention Center.