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Eastvale Control Treatment For Adult Mosquitoes

Eastvale Control Treatment For Adult Mosquitoes

The Northwest Mosquito & Vector Control District will perform adult mosquito spray treatments on Friday, June 29, 2018 to lower the mosquito population affecting recreational and residential areas along the Santa Ana River in the City of Eastvale. The spray application will be conducted between the hours of 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. at the following locations:

  • Riverwalk Park and Bike Trail located next to the Santa Ana River
  • Eastvale Community Park

Please see image below for exact spray route.

  Eastvale Adulticide Trmt. 6-29-2018

The Northwest Mosquito & Vector Control District will perform adult mosquito spray treatments on Friday, June 29, 2018.

 The District will be treating these areas with Aqua-Reslin (EPA Reg. 432-796), which is approved for use in mosquito control by the US EPA.  They have been working hard to use Integrated Pest Management Practices in these areas, and the majority of our efforts focus on preventing mosquito breeding and killing mosquito larvae before they become flying adults. However, due to elevated trap counts, they have decided that adult mosquito control via truck mounted ground fogger is their best means to control the current mosquito populations in these areas. Signs were posted on June 27, 2018 in the areas that will be sprayed to inform the public of these activities.

Information regarding the treatment will be posted on their website at www.northwestmvcd.org. If there are any questions or concerns please contact the District at 951-340-9792.

Child Rescued from Human Trafficking

City of Pomona
Pomona – On Wednesday June 13, the Pomona Police Department’s Major Crimes Task Force (MCTF) conducted a VICE operation focusing on the area known as the Holt Corridor. The operation used undercover plainclothes officers who conducted surveillance along the Holt Corridor. During the course of the operation, officers encountered and rescued a 15-year-old victim of human trafficking. The victim was interviewed and appropriate resources were activated to assist the victim.
This investigation is ongoing; the MCTF is attempting to identify the human trafficker (pimp).
The Pomona Police Department is taking a proactive approach to improving the quality of life by addressing and deterring human trafficking and prostitution activities along the Holt Ave corridor.
The Pomona Police Department takes a zero tolerance approach to human trafficking and sexual exploitation.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Pomona Police Department at (909)620-2085.
If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call “Crime Stoppers” by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your Smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple Store.

Eastvale Man Among First West Nile Virus Cases in 2018

Staff Reports

Eastvale – A 74-year-old Riverside woman and 50-year-old Eastvale man are the first confirmed human cases of West Nile Virus in Riverside County this year, said Dr. Cameron Kaiser, county public health officer. They are also one of the first confirmed human cases in California this year.

The illness was confirmed this week based on test results and other clinical information. Both patients required hospitalization, thankfully both are expected to recover. There are no indications the two cases are related.

The virus is transmitted to humans and animals through a mosquito bite. Mosquitoes become infected when they feed on infected birds. Health officials emphasized that the risk of serious illness to humans is low. Most individuals who are infected with the virus will not experience any illness. Elderly individuals and those with compromised immune systems are at greatest risk for serious illness.

“While West Nile is rarely life-threatening, it can be occasionally serious,” Kaiser said. “Unlike the common cold which is easily transmitted, the West Nile virus can only be spread by mosquito bites, and there are easy steps to take to reduce your risk of getting bitten.”

Here are some ways to protect yourself:

  • Avoid spending time outside when mosquitoes are most active, especially at dawn and dusk, and wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts and other protective clothing outside.
  • Apply EPA-registered insect repellent that contains DEET.
  • Make sure doors and windows have tight-fitting screens. Repair or replace screens that have tears or holes.
  • Eliminate all sources of standing water on your property, such as old tires, buckets, flowerpots and toys that can support mosquito breeding.-
  • Empty and scrub the water sources. Some mosquitoes can even breed in the amount of water that fits in a bottle cap.

There were 33 human cases reported during 2017 in Riverside County. In 2016, there were 10 confirmed human West Nile Virus cases in the county and there has not been a death from the illness since 2015.

Anyone who becomes ill after exposure to mosquitoes should contact their health care provider.  The Disease Control office can be reached at 951.358.5107 for more information on West Nile Virus.  For more about mosquito abatement, click www.rivcoeh.org/Programs/vector. To download full press release, click here.

To prevent the West Nile Virus spreading in Eastvale, the Northwest Mosquito & Vector Control District performed adult mosquito spray treatments on Friday, June 29, 2018 to lower the mosquito population affecting recreational and residential areas along the Santa Ana River in the City of Eastvale. The spray application was conducted between the hours of 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. at the following locations:

  • Riverwalk Park and Bike Trail located next to the Santa Ana River
  • Eastvale Community Park
The District treated these areas with Aqua-Reslin (EPA Reg. 432-796), which is approved for use in mosquito control by the US EPA.  They have been working hard to use Integrated Pest Management Practices in these areas, and the majority of their efforts focus on preventing mosquito breeding and killing mosquito larvae before they become flying adults. However, due to elevated trap counts, they have decided that adult mosquito control via truck mounted ground fogger is their best means to control the current mosquito populations in these areas. Signs were posted on June 27, 2018 in the areas that will be sprayed to inform the public of these activities.

Information regarding the treatment will be posted on their website at www.northwestmvcd.org. If there are any questions or concerns please contact the District at 951-340-9792.

Lemon Avenue Interchange is Nearing Completion

Photo: City of Diamond Bar
The third and final ramp construction of the Pomona Freeway (SR-60) from Lemon Avenue is due to open sometime in June. The multimillion-dollar freeway interchange project that has been many years in the making.

Anthony Saude

Diamond Bar – The third and final ramp construction of the Pomona Freeway (SR-60) from Lemon Avenue is due to open sometime in July. This will bring the project to a close the key multimillion-dollar freeway interchange project that has been many years in the making.

The planning and design of the major three-legged Lemon Avenue Interchange project began more than 15 years ago with meetings and discussions. The groundbreaking ceremony was way back in September 2016, however the project’s history extends back more than 50 years. In March 1968, plans for the construction of an interchange at Lemon Avenue were included in a Freeway Agreement between the County of Los Angeles and the State. Those plans never came to fruition because in the end there was just a lack of funding.

The Cities of Diamond Bar and Industry in cooperation with Caltrans and the Federal Highway Administration should all be applauded for the gargantuan efforts made to move the project forward. Last month the westbound on-ramp and eastbound off-ramp from Lemon Avenue to SR-60 was opened to the public. It is anticipated that the eastbound on-ramp and an auxiliary lane to SB SR-57 will open sometime in June. Part of the project plans called for the existing freeway ramps near Brea Canyon Road and Golden Springs Drive to be permanently closed.

The opening of the new interchange at Lemon Avenue and elimination of the eastbound on- and off-ramps at Brea Canyon Road and Golden Springs Drive will help address congestion and safety issues both on the freeway and on nearby surface streets. It will provide a more direct freeway access for delivery trucks heading into and leaving local industrial areas. It will also make it easier and safer for drivers traveling east on the SR-60 to merge onto the southbound SR-57.

For additional information and construction updates on this project, visit www.theaceproject.org or call 888.223.1426.

 

Sheriff Explorer Graduation

Photo:LASD
(from left to Right) The Grads included Walnut/Diamond Bar Station’s very own Chandler Duncan, Jesus Morales and Alina St. Charles. Also pictured Sgt. Saldecke and Capt. Reyes

By Anthony Saude

Diamond Bar-It is that time of year and graduation is in the air, on June 16, Explorer Academy Class 100 had it’s graduating ceremonies. The grads included Walnut/Diamond Bar Station’s very own Chandler Duncan, Jesus Morales and Alina St. Charles. The Academy is an 18 week long physically and mentally challenging course that requires dedication, motivation and discipline. To complete it the young explorers must complete 184 hours of lectures, demonstrations, presentations, defensive tactics, and leadership development.

 

The Sheriff’s Department Explorer Program is for young men and women interested in a career in law enforcement or community service. Applicants must be between the ages of 14 and 21 to qualify. Explorers will get assigned to work at numerous community events during the course of the year. They will perform non-hazardous duties, such as foot patrols and KidPrint. KidPrint is a program that provides parents a confidential way of recording their child’s vital identification information and a physical description card of their children, for their records. The Explorers will be invited to events throughout the year to perform Color Guard ceremonies for the Cities of Walnut, Diamond Bar, and Relay for Life events. They also will have the privilege to experience ride-a-longs with deputies in the communities we provide services to.

For additional information regarding the Explorer Program, please contact the Explorer Coordinator at 909-595-2264.

 

 

Man Arrested In Chino for Las Vegas Murder

Julius Trotter was wanted in a Las Vegas double homicide. He was found and arrested in Chino California

By Anthony Saude

Chino – A 31-year-old man wanted in the homicide of two Vietnamese tourists in Las Vegas was apprehended and arrested after a short police pursuit from Chino to Chino Hills. He is currently awaiting extradition to Nevada.

Julius Trotter is being held without bail at the West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga after his arrest on June 7 in the 4300 block of Lugo Avenue in Chino Hills.

Chino Police and FBI agents worked together to track Mr. Trotter to a residence in the 13900 block of Derby Avenue in Chino. Trotter must have seen them coming because he was able to get into a car being driven by a 27-year-old woman. They sped off in the car and lead officers on a short pursuit.

According to jail records, Itaska Lavon Dean, the woman driving the car, is being held on $100,000 bail at the Glen Helen Rehabilitation Center in Devore on suspicion of felony evading.

Trotter has been named as the main suspect in the homicides of Sang Boy Nghia, 38, and Khoung Ba Le Nguyen, 30, who were at the Circus Circus Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Earlier this month the victims were part of a tour group that was preparing for a trip to the Grand Canyon in Arizona. Video footage obtained by Las Vegas Police show a man burglarizing the victims’ hotel room shortly before the couple was stabbed to death. Reports state that the victims did not show up for a tour that was scheduled for that morning. One of the members of the tour group was concerned when the victims could not be contacted the entire day. The concerned party asked the hotel security to check on their welfare later that afternoon. When security officers entered the room they discovered the victims deceased and called police.

On June 6, Las Vegas Police identified the murder suspect on the security footage as Mr. Trotter, and worked until through the night trying to find him. He was found at the home in Chino.

Investigators have not said why Mr. Trotter, who is not a resident of Chino or Chino Hills, was at the Chino house.

 

Baby Birds

By Mark Hopper

I have written several articles over the years about the birds that build nests and raise new babies at our house.  My initial reaction is that they are messy and they don’t clean up after themselves!  Bird’s nests would never pass inspection by the health department.

 

In addition, they infringe on our outdoor activities.  When I want to work in the back yard or clean the patio, I have to be extra careful to not disturb our feathered guests.

 

On several occasions, we have found nests that have been abandoned with small eggs inside. I think that my lawn mower and other outdoor activities have frightened the parents away and left the eggs unattended.

 

But, I must admit that we actually do enjoy seeing new baby birds at our house.  It is fun to hear their voices early in the morning and to see the flurry of activity as their parents continuously bring food to the nest throughout the day.

 

Back and forth, back and forth the mommy and daddy birds keep bringing food all day long.  The little babies keep demanding more food.  It seems like they are never satisfied.

 

Two of our grandchildren were at our house last week.  They loved standing at the window inside the house and watching the constant activity on our patio.  It is more entertaining than watching TV.

 

It is remarkable to watch the new born babies grow. We think there are two or maybe three small birds in the nest this year.  It looks like they are running out of room as the babies get bigger every day.

 

There is a verse in the Bible that uses the image of hungry babies who have an insatiable appetite.  The Apostle Peter wrote in his first letter, “Like newborn babies, hunger for the pure milk of the Word, so that you may grow in respect to salvation since you have tasted the kindness of the Lord” (I Peter 2:2-3).

 

I think Peter is saying that if we have had tasted God’s kindness in our own lives, we should have an insatiable appetite to get to know Him more and more by reading His Word.

 

Have you ever started reading a book and enjoyed it so much you “couldn’t put it down”?  I mentioned in a recent article how much I enjoyed the book, ”Wonder”.  I couldn’t put it down!  I wanted to know what would happen next.

 

I believe the Bible is that kind of book – once you start reading, you want to know what will happen next. And, don’t just read it once. Read it again and again.  The Bible provides spiritual strength and practical lessons that never get old.  I always recommend that you start reading in the book of Mark in the New Testament.  Then try Matthew or John and the book of Acts.  The Bible is a library with sixty six books. Start in Mark – that’s my name!

 

I hope you enjoy reading and learning.  I hope you will instill a love of books in your children.  Read to them when they are young and teach them to read while they are young.  Reading is something they will enjoy the rest of their lives.

 

And, let me encourage you to read the Bible, too.  Read it to your children when they are young and model it for your children as they grow up.  You will be glad you did and they will too!

 

Pastor Mark Hopper

efree Church of Diamond Bar

3255 South Diamond Bar Blvd

909-594-7604

Sunday Services: 9:00 & 10:45 AM

efreedb.org

 

Man Convicted For Murder Of Ontario Woman

By Anthony Saude

Ontario – A 25-year-old man was convicted for his role in the 2011 torture and burning death of Maria Banuelos.

 

Johnny Hernandez was found guilty of First Degree Murder of Maria Banuelos by a Rancho Cucamonga jury. The jury finding was also in favor for the prosecution charge that the special circumstance her murder was committed during the course or commission of Mayhem. They added one count of Torture, one count of Mayhem and one count of Arson Causing Death.

 

Investigators arrested four other suspects linked to the brutal attack: 45-year-old Hector Meza of Yucca Valley, 27-year-old Genese Ramirez of Banning, 25-year-old Robert Zapata of San Bernardino, and 30-year-old Johnathan Zuniga of Rancho Cucamonga.

 

On Oct. 22, 2011, officers from the Ontario Police Department arrived at an apartment complex and found residents administering aid to 34-year-old Banuelos, who at the time was still on fire.

 

Banuelos identified Hector Meza and three others as her attackers at the scene. While in route to the hospital in the ambulance she spoke her last dying words: “Hector Meza set me on fire. He is abusive and obsessive.”

 

Banuelos was rushed to a hospital but two days later she succumbed to her injuries and died.

Only hours after the attack officers arrested Meza on suspicion of attempted murder.

 

According to Deputy District Attorney Kent Williams, who prosecuted the case, it was later determined by the coroner that the victim had been hit on the head three times with something consistent with a metal bar prior to being set on fire.

 

Meza was sentenced Jan. 4, 2017 to Life in State Prison Without the Possibility of Parole.

 

Zuniga was sentenced to 25 years to life in state prison March 24, 2017.

 

Ramirez is due back in court later this week for a status hearing.

 

Zapata is scheduled to appear in court for a Pre-Trial Hearing June 29.

 

Hernandez faces life in state prison without the possibility of parole when sentenced Aug. 31, 2018.

 

This case was investigated by the Ontario Police Department.

Residents Ask Police For Help With a Neighbor

Anthony Saude

Chino – Residents of the 13300 block of San Marcos Place in Chino are pleading with the city council and police department for help with a neighbor who they claim has been disturbing the peace on their street for many years.

The situation has become so heated that the Chino Police Department recently installed a video camera overlooking the cul-de-sac to capture any criminal activity occurring there. The plan is to consult with the special prosecutor in an effort to identify other potential legal remedies.

Six residents attended the recent city council meeting to ask for help dealing with their neighbor, a 69-year-old female homeowner who lives on a cul-de-sac just east of Don Lugo High.

Neighbors claim the situation began about 17 years ago. It is alleged that the woman uses vulgar and foul language on the street, aimed particularly at children, the elderly, and women. Allegedly she has told neighbor children that their father is a rapist and their mother, a murderer.

By all the reports the neighbors are at the end of their rope and are concerned for everybody’s safety. They are afraid that if something isn’t done to stop this soon, presumably something horrible is going to happen.

Next door neighbor Frankie Lam was quoted as saying, when he leaves for work, the woman will often direct inappropriate gestures and use bad language towards him. He said that she told him he would get deported and raped in jail. He also said she plays music loudly, often in the wee hours of the morning.

Residents all have their own experience with the woman of yelling obscenities at neighbors, spraying water at people on the street and on residents’ vehicles. Two people have already moved from the neighborhood because of the disturbances.

Several residents showed up at a recent city council meeting and implied that the woman may suffer from mental illness and needs help.

Officers are working diligently to link the woman to some type of mental illness with the resources available through the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health.

Reports by the Police show that there have been approximately 200 calls to or from the residence that the police were obligated to investigate on some level since October 2014.Most of the calls have been related to loud noise or music, disturbing the peace, general nuisance activity, and most recently, court order violations.

The woman has been arrested eight times for misdemeanor violations, primarily for disturbing the peace. Neighbors have signed private person’s arrest forms for protection regarding misdemeanor crimes committed outside an officer’s presence.

The woman has been issued citations from the police department for disturbing the peace in the past.

They have encouraged resident’s to call 9-1-1 when the alleged disturbances take place, and to file the private person’s arrest forms. These forms are needed for the police to take any action in these types of cases. .

Officers recommended to several neighbors that they may want to seek restraining orders against the woman. Protection types of orders would prohibit her from having “negative contact” with them. The protective order would also allow police officers to possibly make an arrest and/or file a report with the District Attorney’s Office for a court order violation.

 

OurWeeklyNews.com Complete Edition 6/23/18

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: WEB.2018-23-6.WeeklyNews

LARGE DOGS TO BE REDIRECTED AT VILA BORBA PARK DURING TURF RENOVATION

Chino Hills, CA – The large dog side of the dog park at Vila Borba Park will be closed
for renovation of the existing turf starting on Monday, July 9th. During the closure,
the small dog side will be will be separated into two sides with portable fencing so
that the large dogs may still enjoy visiting the dog park. There are two access
gates for the small dog area and temporary signage will direct dogs to the proper
side during the renovation. The schedule anticipates an August 4th re-opening of
the large dog side of the park unless weather causes delays.
The dog park at Vila Borba Park, 17001 Amadora Drive, has been very popular
since its grand opening in December 2015. According to City officials, large dogs
love to run in packs during their visits to the park and their large paws cause
significant wear on the turf. Residents requested real grass as the dog park during
the design input process. Real grass does require periodic renovation.

SUMMER MOBILE RECREATION SCHEDULE CONTINUES THROUGH AUGUST 10TH

Chino Hills, CA – Chino Hills Mobile Recreation is out in local neighborhoods this summer
through August 10th (closed on major holidays). The self-contained recreation vehicle will
visit various neighborhoods to provide fun activities in a safe environment for children from
Kindergarten through 6th grade. Kids can enjoy arts and crafts, sporting activities, outdoor
games, board games, team building activities, and healthy snacks. Mobile Recreation is a
free program that allows children to come and go as they please. However, participants are
required to sign in and out, and each child must have a signed emergency card on file. The
schedule is subject to change due to other events and/or weather conditions. Call the Field
Conditions Hotline at (909) 364-2738 to determine if Mobile Recreation is cancelled.
Mondays
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Pinehurst Park
5800 Park Drive
Tuesdays
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Butterfield Park
17671 Mystic Canyon Drive
Wednesdays
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Chino Hills Community Park
3280 Eucalyptus Avenue
Thursdays
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Chaparral Elementary School
4849 Bird Farm Road
Fridays
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Alterra Park
4921 Soquel Canyon Parkway

FIREWORKS ILLEGAL IN THE CITY OF EASTVALE

Anthony Saude

EASTVALE  –It is illegal to possess, discharge, or sell fireworks within the city limits. All fireworks, even your basic sparklers are illegal, not only in Eastvale but in all Riverside County. Every year fireworks cause major injuries and damages that many times end tragically. Stopping the use of illegal fireworks will put an end these things happening; just leave the fireworks to the professionals.

CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department, Riverside County Sherriff’s Department, and City of Eastvale Code Enforcement Team will be enforcing a ZERO-TOLERANCE policy for any person caught with fireworks. Under the City of Eastvale’s Municipal Code of Ordinance: Section 8.22.030. – Prohibition it says that the possession and use of fireworks is prohibited. Anybody found in possession of Fireworks will be prosecuted and and subject to: confiscation of fireworks, arrest, citation, and/or fines. Under the City of Eastvale’s Municipal Code of Ordinance: Section 8.22.070. – Penalties, fines for violators can reach as much as $1,000. A combination of fines for the use of illegal fireworks can add up quick and could cost up to $3,500.

Riverside County is a desert with very diverse terrain and lots of dry vegetation this time of year. Fireworks, even the “safe and sane” kind can easily start a brush fire that could end in tragedy. Anybody who causes a fire by using illegal fireworks will be held responsible for all cost that come from putting out that fire. After the firemen are paid, truck and fuel usage and property damage costs are added up that could run in the millions of dollars.

Anyone observing the illegal use of fireworks is urged to contact the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department immediately by calling dispatch at 951.776.1099. Information can also be provided anonymously by calling Crime Tips at 800.950.2444. For all immediate threats to life or property, please dial 9-1-1.

As part of our outreach and education efforts on this important subject, the City of Eastvale has created a short video in partnership with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department, and Riverside County Animal Control. You can view the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dW1JDm456w&t=2s

Final Adoption of the 2018-2019 City Budget

 

Join us this Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at Rosa Parks Elementary located at 13830 Whispering Hills Drive Eastvale, CA 92880 at 6:00 p.m. at our City Council Meeting as thefinal adoption of the 2018-2019 City Budget takes place. The proposed final budget can be viewed by downloading this week’s City Council Meeting agenda. You can download this agenda by clicking here.

The budgetary process begins as a team effort in February of each year, starting with City Council budget workshops, which were held on April 11, April 25 and May 23, 2018.  At the April 11, 2018 budget workshop, staff presented projections for the current 2017-2018 fiscal year, as well as estimates for the upcoming 2018-2019 budget year.  Also highlighted were the Strategic Plan accomplishments to date, the City’s current fiscal reserves, the financial forecast for the coming year, and major long-term initiatives for the coming years.

During the April 25, 2018 Council Meeting, Staff presented information on the City’s methodology and composition of the Police and Fire contract rates with the County of Riverside.  This workshop also included information on public safety staffing levels, response times, and other related service statistics and what resources can be appropriately allocated to accomplish additional public safety initiatives.

The May 23, 2018 budget workshop session provided in depth discussion on Council goals and priorities; the proposed operational and capital expenditures; and what resources can be appropriately allocated to accomplish these major initiatives.

The Finance Department works in cooperation with all City departments to formulate revenue projections for the upcoming fiscal year. From this, the individual departments use the projected revenues to prioritize and recommend the next fiscal year’s objectives. The City Manager’s Office and the Finance Department review each budget proposal, revenue assumptions, and all current financial obligations before preparing the proposed document for the City Council. The City Council reviews the proposed budget, and a public hearing is set with the final adoption scheduled no later than the second City Council meeting in June.

You can learn more about the 2018-2019 budget process and view all related documents by visiting: http://www.eastvaleca.gov/city-hall/finance-department/budget-presentations-fiscal-year-2018-2019/-fsiteid-1.

For additional information, please contact Finance Director Ernie Reyna at 951.703.4431 or ereyna@eastvaleca.gov.

Attend Public Meeting! – 11 New Power Poles Proposed Along Hellman Public Comments on Draft EIR Accepted Through July 20, 2018

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) under the CA Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for consideration of the application filed by Southern California Edison to construct, operate, and maintain the Circle City Substation and Mira Loma-Jefferson Subtransmission Line Project.

The public is encouraged to attend this meeting to submit public comments in reference to the Draft Environmental Impact Report as well as to learn more about this project. Public comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Report may be presented now through July 20, 2018. All information can be found in the above links. The DEIR Appendices are also available for review.

Public Comment on the Draft EIR

The Draft EIR is available for review and comment during a 45-day public comment period through July 20, 2018. The public may present comments and concerns regarding the proposed Project and the adequacy of the Draft EIR. Written comments on the Draft EIR must be postmarked or received by e-mail no later than 5 p.m. on July 20, 2018. Please be sure to include your name, address, and telephone number in your correspondence. Written comments on the Draft EIR should be sent to:

Mr. Robert Peterson Circle City Project

c/o Matthew Fagundes, Environmental Science Associates

1425 N. McDowell Blvd, Ste 200 Petaluma, CA 94954

Phone: (707) 795-0926 CircleCityEIR@esassoc.com

If you are unable to attend this meeting, you may also attend an identical meeting the evening prior on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Circle City Center located at 365 N. Main Street Corona, CA 92880.

For more information on this project, please click here.

What a deal! Students can ride RTA buses for just 25 cents this summer

Students 18 years and younger can ride on the cheap June 1 to September 3  

Summer is right around the corner and the Riverside Transit Agency urges students to not sit home playing video games. The world awaits with bargain bus fares of only 25 cents to destinations throughout the southland from June 1 to September 3.

Students 18 years and younger with photo ID can hop on Route 49 to splash at Cove Water Park in Jurupa Valley; Route 23 to play a few frames at Brunswick Bowl in Murrieta; or routes 1, 15 and RapidLink Gold Line to visit Castle Park in Riverside. Other get-out-of-the-house ideas include riding routes 3 or 29 to catch a movie at Edwards Eastvale Gateway 14, routes 205 or 206 to shop at Dos Lagos in Corona, Route 202 to hit the beach in Oceanside, or dozens of other destinations in Riverside, San Bernardino and Orange counties.

For teens with a summer job, RTA offers service throughout the region on 37 fixed routes and nine CommuterLink express routes to help students get to work on time.

RTA offers comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi service and USB ports for charging those oh-so-important devices. Skateboards and bikes are allowed on buses, too, along with surfboards for students headed to the beach.

The Riverside County Transportation Commission helps fund public transit services, including RTA.

For information about bus routes and schedules, visit RiversideTransit.com or call the Customer Service Center (open nightly until 10 p.m.) at 951-565-5002. For a list of fun places to visit this summer for just a quarter, click here.

Don’t Let Your Personal Data End up on the Dark Web

By StatePoint

Consumers today give out personal information all the time — from shopping online to signing up for special promotional offers to filling out job applications.

However, there are millions of identity theft victims each year, and when your information is stolen by a cyber-criminal, it will likely be sold on the dark web. Your social security number, for example, could be sold for as little as $1, according to Experian, one of the nation’s three credit bureaus. The end result is that criminals can open a credit card account in your name, steal your tax return, try to hack into your financial accounts and conduct other malicious activities.

The Dark What?

The dark web is a mystery to many. Only one in four people know what it is and what it’s used for, according to the Experian Cybersecurity Survey. It essentially allows criminals to conduct illegal activities in the deepest pockets of the Internet, undetected.

For identity thieves, the dark web is a marketplace for personal information, including phone numbers, email addresses, account passwords and social security numbers that can be used to commit identity theft and fraud.

While it’s doubtful that your local dry cleaner or gym will be targeted by an identity thief, any database is attractive to a cyber-criminal. Companies can also be victims of rogue employees, and smaller operations have less security. It’s best to err on the side of caution when giving out personal information.

Better Manage Personal Data

“Having your personal information exposed can be a threat to your identity and financial future, but there are ways to take control,” says Brian Stack, vice president of Dark Web Intelligence at Experian. “In a digital world, all of us are at some risk for identity theft and fraud. One step to get peace of mind is enrolling in an identity theft protection product so you are notified if credit is opened in your name or your personal data is on the dark web.”

To proactively protect your identity, take the following key steps:

• Only provide personal information when it’s required.

• Change online account passwords periodically and use a unique password for each account.

• Never access the Internet with unsecured public Wi-Fi. Only use secured public Wi-Fi with a password for browsing — don’t shop or access accounts, including social media and email.

• To log into accounts, enable authentication questions as well as two-factor authentication when available (and don’t use real answers such as your mother’s actual maiden name).

• Several times per year, check your credit reports from all three credit bureaus for possible fraudulent accounts.

Wondering if there’s already cause for concern? Experian offers a free Dark Web Triple Scan that searches thousands of dark web pages, networks and forums for your phone number, email address and social security number. This scan will inform you if any of this information is on the dark web. Learn more at experian.com/triplescan.

Your daily routine doesn’t have to lead to a darkened outlook. Taking proactive steps can help you stay vigilant and offer you better protection.

 

Harissa Sweet Potato Pita Pockets

with Cucumber Dill Salad

 

By Hello Fresh

 

Cooking Time: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Nutrition: 750 Calories

Ingredients:

 

  • Sweet Potatoes- 4
  • Harissa Powder- 2 tbsp
  • Garlic- 2 cloves
  • Cucumber- 2
  • Dill- 1/2 oz
  • Avocado- 2
  • Mayonnaise- 4 tbsp
  • White Wine Vinegar- 10 tsp
  • Whole Wheat Pitas- 4
  • Pine Nuts- 2 oz

 

1  ROAST SWEET POTATOES.    Wash and dry all produce. Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 450 degrees.  Slice sweet potatoes into ¼-inch-thick rounds. Toss on a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil, 1 tsp harissa powder (we’ll use more later), and a pinch of salt and pepper. Roast in oven until tender, about 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.

 

2  PREP.     Mince or grate 1 clove garlic. Halve cucumber lengthwise, then slice into thin half-moons. Pick and roughly chop enough fronds from dill to give you 2 tsp. Halve, pit, and peel avocado, then thinly slice.

 

3 MAKE HARISSA MAYO   In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp mayonnaise,  a pinch of garlic, and a pinch of harissa powder. Give mixture a taste and add more garlic and harissa powder as desired. Season with salt and pepper.

 

4  MAKE CUCMBER SALAD       In a medium bowl, toss cucumber, chopped dill, vinegar, a drizzle of olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

 

5  TOAST PITAS    Cut pitas in half to create 4 pockets and place on another baking sheet. When sweet potatoes are almost done, after 18-20 minutes of roasting, put pitas in oven. Toast until warmed through but not crispy, 2-3 minutes. TIP: If there’s room, you can place pitas on the same baking sheet as sweet potatoes instead of on a second sheet.

 

6  FINISH AND SERVE.     Spread harissa mayo inside each pita half, then fill with sweet potatoes, avocado, a few pine nuts, and a small amount of cucumber salad. Divide stuffed pitas between plates. Add remaining cucumber salad to the side and sprinkle with remaining pine nuts.

Understanding Our Purpose in This World

By Nancy Stoops

When I was five years old my friends would line up on my front porch and give me a nickel to help them with their problems.  They would tell me that I had good advice even back then.  Even as a little girl I felt so good when I could make somebody feel better and ease the pain in their heart.  At five I knew my purpose in this world.  I knew I was put in this world to help people heal from their pain.  I knew even back then this was a gift from God and I was not to waste this present.

In high school my psychology teacher told me that I needed to go onto the field of psychology because she say something special in me.  Just like my little friends lined up for help she also saw why I was here.  Eventually I got the degrees and the license that honors me with being able to help many people in this world.

Understanding and honoring my purpose in this world gives me an immense sense of inner peace.  It makes me feel as if I’m following God’s blueprint for my life and that feels so awesome.  It makes me feel right with the world and with my life. It’s incredible to be able to make a fantastic living from the very work that I was always intended to do.

Please understand that all of you have a very special purpose here as well. Take the time to search your soul to find your unique reason for being in this world.  Then take the time to go and get the education that gives you the very credentials to do your life’s work.  I promise if you follow through with this you will feel a sense of nirvana.  Your life will be the very life that you have always dreamt about and you will be so very proud of who you are!!!

This article was written by Nancy Stoops M.A., M.F.T.  Nancy is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.  Nancy is now accepting new clients.  She also works as a motivational speaker.  Nancy runs free family support groups, a group on loss for seniors, and groups for teens and can handle many court mandated needs.  For more information about any of these services contact Nancy 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.

 

Easy Ways to Boost Your Family’s Veggie Intake

By StatePoint

Nutritious, delicious and low-calorie, vegetables should be the star player of all your meals. But sometimes providing veggies for your family can be time consuming and costly. Luckily, there are a number of simple ways to boost your veggie intake, and it all starts in your grocery store’s freezer aisle.

 

  • Go frozen: Frozen vegetables are often one of the most affordable options and the quickest to prepare, reducing time spent slicing and dicing on busy weeknights. What’s more, by opting for frozen veggies, your family will likely reduce its food waste. Frozen vegetables are easy to store for long periods of time, and recent studies have found that freezing actually helps lock nutrients in.

 

  • Swap it out: Little ones and even some adults can be resistant to certain vegetables at first. But there are ways to incorporate them into family meals with no one the wiser. Consider cooking with vegetables that offer the look, feel and taste of traditional starches such as rice, pasta and potatoes. For example, Green Giant’s frozen Veggie Swap-Ins line, which includes Green Giant Riced Veggies, Green Giant Veggie Spirals and Green Giant Mashed Cauliflower are easy go-to items in any kitchen for quick family meals. Indeed, 52 percent of American consumers who noted they had purchased Green Giant Swap-Ins products within three months of taking the survey, said they have introduced the product into their kids’ meals without their kids knowing they weren’t traditional potatoes, rice and/or pasta, and 49 percent admit to swapping these items for potatoes, rice and pasta 1-2 times per week.

 

  • Be mindful: Dining out can be especially tricky territory for those looking to eat more vegetables. Be mindful of what you order. Read the menu carefully and ask questions. Many restaurants are happy to make substitutions to accommodate your preferences. For example, see if you can replace a side of fries with a garden salad or sautéed seasonal vegetables like green beans.

 

  • Get creative: Whether you’re hosting a barbecue, attending a potluck or simply making your family dinner, consider reducing calories in salads and sides by upping your vegetable intake in these dishes. Make an Italian pasta salad out of zucchini or carrot spirals. Swap out traditional rice with riced cauliflower to make a simple pilaf. Create a tasty alternative to traditional potato tots with such products as Green Giant Veggie Tots. The possibilities are endless.

 

Are you looking to simplify your family’s clean-eating routine and increase your vegetable intake? With a few tips and tricks, you can incorporate broccoli, beets, squash and more into your family’s diet while saving time and money in the process.