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Corona Man Arrested for Sexual Assault on Children

By Anthony Saude

Benny Zavala a 22 year old Corona resident was arrested on multiple charges relating to sexual assault of children on January 19 by Corona Police detectives.

A Corona Police Officer was visiting a local elementary school campus as part of the “Adopt-A-School” program earlier in the day. One of the school’s counselors asked if she could meet with the officer privately after he had finished speaking to the children at the event. The counselor informed the officer that a student had just reported that they had been sexually assaulted by an adult relative the night before. The officer got the information he needed from the counselor and reported it to his superiors for follow up.

The Corona Police Department and the Riverside Department of Public Social Service joined forces in a joint investigation. The investigation revealed another child-victim who is also related to Zavala.

Both of the victims reported that Zavala has molested each of them on several occasions 2 to 3 years ago as well when they were both very young. All of the incidents reported by the victims took place in the City of Corona.

Zavala was arrested on Friday January 19, 2018 at about 12:40 p.m., in the 2000 block of Lockwood Circle in the City of Corona. He was taken to Robert Presley Detention in downtown Riverside. He was booked on charges that include Sexual Intercourse with a Minor under 10-years-old, Oral Copulation of a Minor under 10-years-old, Sexual Penetration of a Minor under 10-years-old and Lewd Acts with a minor.

Bail was set at $9,375,000.00.
Due to the sensitivity of this case, state privacy laws, and the ongoing investigation, the Corona Police Department is unable to release any further details that could tend to identify the victims in this case.

If anyone has information on this case, please call Detective Daryl Sailer at 951-817-5796 or email Daryl.Sailer@CoronaCA.gov.

 

Strong into the Night

Pastor Rob Norris

He who trusts in the LORD will be exalted. Proverbs 29:25

In September 1939, Great Britain allied with France and several other alarmed countries in declaring war on Hitler’s Germany, which had invaded Poland in its intended march toward global domination. By the end of the year, anxieties throughout England remained on high alert; everyone was fearful of bombing and invasion.

When King George VI sat down before two large microphones to make his Christmas Day speech to the nation, he was dressed in his official uniform as Admiral of the Fleet. With so many parts of the world facing an uncertain future, his goal was to reassure the people that their nation was prepared and able and their cause right and just.

“A new year is at hand,” the king said. “We cannot tell what it will bring. If it brings peace, how thankful we shall all be. If it brings us continued struggle, we shall remain undaunted.”

Then, turning to some lines of poetry his wife had recently shared with him, he concluded his speech with these words, which are a fitting close to our year together. They offer a word of encouragement that–we hope–will settle your hearts amid the troubles of our own era in history. These lines are from “The Gate of the Year,” a poem written in 1908 by Minnie Louise Haskins:

I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year
“Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown.”
And he replied, “Go into the darkness and put your hand into the hand of God
That shall be to you better than light and safer than a known way!”

Live It

As you make the turn to a new year, what are you facing that needs you to sink your hand more deeply into God’s hand?

Pray

Pray for one another that as you embark upon a new year, God will grant you and your family His favor.

Meeting @ 10:00 at River Heights Intermediate School 7227 Scholar Way, Eastvale CA.

Trusting and believing with you.

Pastor Rob

 

Interest Rates Going Up?

Nef Cortez

By Nef Cortez

Housing affordability is greatly affected by the interest rate that one can secure when obtaining their loan. Interest rates go up and down, and are largely influenced by forces that affect all markets: Supply and Demand. Due to the Great Recession of 2008, long term mortgage interest rates have been low for the past decade.  Historically low interest rates have driven the market prices of homes to levels that exceed the high point of the housing market in 2006.

One of the two main factors that Federal Government affects the Supply side of the mortgage equation is by purchasing or selling Treasury bonds or mortgage backed securities (based on previously originated home loans). When the Federal Government buys debt through this mechanism, it will either increase or reduce the supply of money in the open market, thereby affecting the increase or decrease of money available to use as a loan to purchase a home.

The second primary factor that will influence the interest rates is the “Demand” for money. As is occurring right now, a growing and improving economy creates more jobs.  More jobs translate to more employees who can then afford to compete for mortgage money. It also creates increased competition between employees who can vie for improved positions and higher wages.  We are beginning to see that with the continual announcements of 17 year lows in the unemployment rate.

With the current effort by the Federal Reserve to reduce its balance sheet (reduce its debt), it is selling off Treasuries and mortgage backed securities which soaks up some of the available cash in the market. This is in itself an action that is reducing the Supply of money in the open market, and thereby putting upward pressure on interest rates.

The gradual decrease in Supply of money, combined with the growing Demand for money, is exerting upward pressure on interest rates.  It is almost certain that we will see an increase in mortgage interest rates over the next 1-3 years.

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

 

Scout Gives Back to Elementary School

By Kelli Gile

DIAMOND BAR—On Tuesday, Evergreen Elementary students had a surprise on campus when they returned from the three-day holiday weekend.

An enormous 16’x27’ colorful map of the United States had been painted on the amphitheater stage.

Diamond Bar High senior Jarrett Dang, 17, a member of Boy Scout Troop #730, decided to give back to his alma mater by completing his Eagle Scout Project at the school.

The Eagle Project is an important step in obtaining the highest Boy Scout ranking.

Dang designed and carried out the community service project with the help of 33 fellow Boy Scouts, volunteers, friends, and parent leaders.

He thought the map would serve as a “good educational tool for teachers” on the campus.

“I hope my project will serve as a fun and interactive way for students to learn the geography of their country!” he said.

After weeks of preparation and fundraising, the teen went to Evergreen on Friday to prepare the area by scrubbing the cement with a degreaser.

The following day, the volunteer team carefully laid out and taped down eight large stencil pieces that outlined the map and borders of each state.

The group then carefully spray painted holes in each stencil that marked the state borders.

After lifting up the stencils, the scouts began connecting the dots to form the borders.

By the end of the day, they painted all 50 states according to the blue, yellow, red, and green color scheme.

“I decided to paint California green because Evergreen’s colors are green and white,” he shared.

He also added a white diamond shape where the Diamond Bar school is located.

On Sunday, the crew applied a second coat of paint and touched up the borders, while the adults spray-painted the state abbreviations.

The final step was adding “Boy Scout Troop 730 Eagle Project 2018” in the southwest corner of the artwork.

“The students love looking at Jarrett’s gift to the school,” said exclaimed Principal Trina Dreyer.

“We are grateful that he chose his elementary school as the place to complete his Eagle Scout project!”

 

Community: Don’t Fumble: Tackle Impaired Driving Before the Clock Starts Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk.

Kickoff on America’s favorite past time is just about ready to start. For many football fans, when it’s time for Super Bowl LII, everyone’s a fan…and Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk. The California Office of Traffic Safety, Police, Sheriff and the CHP are huddling up for a special designated driver reminder to urge football fans across the nation not to drop the ball on this issue.

Pomona Police Department will deploy additional officers on special DUI Saturation Patrols specifically to stop and arrest drivers showing signs of alcohol or drug impairment during and following the game.

Impaired driving near or above the .08 BAC limit can be deadly, and even small amounts of alcohol can impair judgment to make driving unsafe. In 2016, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported there were 10,497 fatalities in motor vehicle traffic crashes involving drunk drivers nationwide. California recorded 1,059 DUI deaths at .08 BAC or above according to the NHTSA.

Pomona Police Department supports the new effort from the Office of Traffic Safety that aims to educate all drivers that “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze.” Drug-impaired driving is a problem on California roadways. Like drunk driving, drugged driving is impaired driving, which means it is dangerous and illegal. Whether the drug is legally prescribed, an illicit drug or marijuana, driving while drug impaired poses a threat to the driver, vehicle passengers, and other motorists, and driving high can lead to a DUI.

“Be sure to have a game plan for the night so friends and family know who the designated driver is,” said Cpl. Scheppmann, Pomona Police Department. “We want to encourage folks to turn over their keys to a sober driver before the game begins. Impaired driving can result in serious crashes, injuries or death. If you don’t have an ‘MVP’ to make sure folks get home safely, consider other ride options.”

There are many other ways to ensure a safe ride home besides relying on a friend. The OTS DDVIP app is now available for free download on iOS and Android devices. The app offers enhanced features, allowing users to search all participating bars and restaurants throughout California. Additionally, the app users can easily order a sober ride from Uber, Lyft or Curb.

This Super Bowl weekend, be a team player and help keep impaired drivers from getting behind the wheel. Don’t fumble! Designate your sober driver before the big game begins. And remember: Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk.

This enforcement effort is funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration who reminds everyone to be alert and ‘Report Drunk Drivers – Call 911’!

Prepared by: Traffic Services
Pomona Police Department
909-620-2081

Chino Hills resident arrested for assault with a deadly weapon

Jamora Augustus of Chino Hills arrested for assault with a deadly weapon

Date/Time Occurred: January 30, 2018 / 8:00 PM Crime or Incident: Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Location: 4300 block of Val Verde Avenue

Suspect: Jamora Augustus, 37-year-old resident of Chino Hills

SUMMARY:

On January 30, 2018 at approximately 8:00 p.m., Augustus Jamora assaulted the victim at her residence. Jamora held a hand gun to the victim’s head and threatened to kill her, then physically assaulted the victim’s relative, who attempted to intervene. Jamora fled the residence to an unknown location before Chino Hills officers arrived. Emergency Protective Orders were granted for the victims, and a warrant for Jamora’s arrest was authored.

The following day, Jamora returned to the victim’s residence, and was armed with a gun. Responding deputies surrounded the location and conducted evacuations of nearby homes and businesses. Deputies conducted public announcements, instructing Jamora to surrender, but he refused. Jamora barricaded himself inside the residence for approximately one hour, then attempted to escape from the rear of the residence. Jamora was quickly apprehended and taken into custody without incident.

Jamora was booked into the West Valley Detention Center for charges of Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Criminal Threats, and violation of an Emergency Retraining Order.

Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact Deputy G. Livingston at the Chino Hills Police/Sheriff’s Station at (909) 364-2000. If you wish to remain anonymous you may contact WeTip at (800) 78-CRIME.

Hit and Run Leaves 1 Dead

By Anthony Saude

A pedestrian was killed last Saturday night, January 20, in Chino Hills when she was struck by a vehicle driven by an intoxicated 23 year old woman.

At around 7:20 p.m. Chino Hills deputies were dispatched to the intersection at Chino Avenue and Peyton Ave in response to a call reporting that a pedestrian had been hit by a car. When they arrived on the scene they found the unresponsive female victim lying in the street. The driver of the vehicle that struck the woman, fled the scene and did not stop to see if the victim was injured or if she was in need of medical attention. When the paramedics arrived they immediately transported the injured victim to a local hospital. Unfortunately, shortly after arriving at the hospital, the pedestrian succumbed to her injuries and she pronounced dead. The victim’s identity is not being released at this time pending the notification of next of kin.

Thanks to the outstanding efforts of the deputies and investigators in their investigation they were able to quickly identify the driver of the suspect vehicle as Talia Guadalupe Arias-Guadalupe. She was driving a 2002 White Pathfinder and it had sustained major front end damage from the collision.

Deputies arrested Arias and she was charged with DUI with injuries, DUI with a Blood Alcohol over the legal limit of .08 and Hit and Run with injuries. She was booked into West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga and her bail was set at $100,000.00

There is still an ongoing investigation: investigators are attempting to locate any witnesses to the collision. Anyone with information regarding the accident is urged to contact Deputy Brandon Steffler at 909-477-2800 or email him at bsteffler@sbscd.org. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at (800)782-7463, or you may leave information on the We-Tip website at http://www.wetip.com. Refer to Deputy Brandon Stffler at the Rancho Cucamonga Police Station.

Case# 221800266

 

Mt. SAC to Hold “Cash for College”

Staff Reports

WALNUT– Mt. San Antonio College will offer free financial aid assistance to area high school seniors and their parents during its annual “Cash for College” fair on Saturday, Feb. 3. The event will include three sessions starting at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., and 11:30 a.m.

“This event is all about helping students fill out the necessary financial aid forms so that they don’t miss out on thousands of dollars that may be available to them,” said Mt. SAC Financial Aid Director Chau Dao.

Cash for College provides hands-on assistance to college-bound students and their parents in completing and filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms for the 2018-19 academic year. The event also helps students maximize their financial aid prospects by meeting the March 2 priority financial aid filing deadline. Assistance with the California Dream Act application will also be available. Filing applications early is recommended.

Parents and students must bring a copy of students’ Social Security cards or permanent resident cards, and a 2016 federal 1040 tax return and W-2. If 2016 information is not available, a 2015 tax return may be used along with 2015 W-2 forms. The workshop information and assistance can be used to apply to any college, not just Mt. SAC.

To make a reservation, visit the event website online at http://www.mtsac.edu/financialaid/cashfair.html.

For more information, call the Mt. SAC Financial Aid Office at (909) 274-4553.

 

CIM Prison Escapee Swiftly Apprehended

By Anthony Saude

 

Chino– According to reports from the Chino Hills PD, prison escapee, Michael Garrett, was apprehended on Monday, January 15 at about 8:30 p.m, less than 24 hours after making his escape from the California Institution for Men (CIM) in Chino

Garrett, a 33 year old white male, was serving time as an inmate at the California Institution for Men (CIM) for a stolen vehicle and felony evading when he was able to  successfully escape from the prison on Sunday night, January 14.

On January 15 at 8:30 a.m., Chino and Chino Hills Police Departments confirmed that Garrett had indeed escaped from the prison the night before. In their initial report police stated that after a thourough search of the immediate vicinity, police were unable to locate Garret and they believed that he was no longer in the area. The manhunt was then in full swing. Further investigation led the authorities to the San Diego area and they were able to locate Garret in his home town of Encinitas, in San Diego County. He was arrested and placed back into police custody less than 24 hours after making his escape.

 

I Want To Be In Love

By Anthony Saude

Feeling mesmerized, thinking about someone without trying.  Can’t get her off of my mind, her eyes, her touch, the way her smile lights up a room.  She makes my heart expand, it grows and wants to  be filled with the feelings that that everybody tells me about love. It always seems just out of reach; just on the other side of lonely is where I am told it is. It should belong to me, to all of us, shouldn’t it?

I am told that it is a feeling that lifts you up when you are down, makes you happy when you are sad and can even save your life. That perfect feeling that has eluded me for so many years it came and went so quickly that I barely even felt anything at all. Where does it go? When will it return?

One day it dawned on me that it would never stay for long, it is just a feeling and feelings are fleeting after all, right? Wrong. Love is not a feeling it is an action that I am responsible for showing. It is not something that I am owed by anyone or that I even deserve. Love is something that I can give every day of my life without expecting anything in return. That is a feeling that nobody can take away from me no matter the circumstance.

Love is shown in the way we treat somebody else not in the way somebody treats us. Love when given honestly and freely will always come back to us but if it doesn’t does that mean that we shouldn’t love? Are we called to be loved or  to love that is the question that so many seem to answer incorrectly. If everybody just showed love with actions all the time then nobody would be feeling unloved. How much would that change the world?

Thank you to my wife and children for showing me the difference between a feeling and an action. Love is a gift to be given and if in turn you receive it, then you are doing something right.

 

Run For Russ 5K Run, Walk

By Anthony Saude

 

On February 1, eighteen years ago, Chino Police Officer Russ Miller, was killed in the line of duty by a drunk driver. However, his fellow officers have not forgotten him. Every year since his tragic passing the Chino Police Officers Foundation has remained committed to keeping his memory alive by hosting their annual “Run for Russ”, a 5K Run and Community Walk. More than 1000 attendees are expected to participate in this year’s race which will be held on Saturday, February 3.

Lt Keith Bussard, a 25 year CPD veteran who came up through the ranks at roughly the same time that Officer Miller did, thinks it is remarkable how important it is that the community still shows their support for this event so many years later. When asked about the community’s continued support, Bussard said “It speaks to how important Russ Miller was to the Chino Police Department, the residents and the community here in the city of Chino.”

The entrance fee for participants who register early is $25. All proceeds from the event go toward the Russ Miller Memorial Foundation. The foundation provides sponsorships to the local youth that allow them to participate in positive recreational activities within the community that they would otherwise not be able to participate in. Last year’s event raised over $15,000 for the foundation. A CPD employee, who knew Officer Miller during his time on the force, stated that “Russ was very active in the community and his life while he was with the department and he was an avid sports fan,”

This year’s event will begin at 8 a.m. on Saturday morning, February 3 and will begin at the Chino Civic Center on the corner of Chino and Central Avenues. To participate, register online at: http://racewire.com/register.php?id=3561. Same Day Registration will also be available  on the day of the event. For additional information and Registration Forms, please visit the Run for Russ 5K page at http://www.chinopoa.org page or call 909-334-3062. This is a great community event which includes a pancake breakfast by the Chino Kiwanis Club. Everyone is invited to participate. So bring your family and friends out and show your support for the community by participating in this year’s event. It will be a lot of fun and we hope to see you there.

Antarctica the Seventh Continent

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

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

By Nancy Stoops

Part of my holidays I had the pleasure of hanging out with some new penguin friends.  Yes I travelled to the continent of Antarctica my seventh and final continent.  Now I can finally say I have been to every continent and have the proud honor of being a world traveler.  I have traveled the whole world by myself. I must tell you Antarctica is truly a magical place.  I saw penguin colonies with hundreds of penguins.  They are such adorable and friendly creatures.  They just kept doing their thing as I stood mesmerized watching them.  I can’t believe that a continent that is so very unspoiled still exists in our world.  I saw icebergs that were blue and huge.  The solace this place offers is really hard to begin to describe.  It was unbelievably quiet as we travelled through the water by ship and then by zodiacs when we would want to go to shore or to just get a closer look.

Besides penguins we also saw many types of seals just chilling on snowy rocks.  We also saw orca and humpback whales and many types of birds.  The wildlife was totally awesome. It’s so incredible to see wildlife in their natural environments. I’ve now swam with, fed and walked tigers, rode and trained elephants, held cheetahs in my lap, laid with sea lions, fed wallabies and kangaroos, held koalas, swam with giant sea turtles, sharks, rays, and have snorkeled with many different types of schools of fish.  These close up wildlife experiences have always been my favorite part of my travels.  It truly is an amazing world and there are so many wonderful places to go and things to see and do.  I now have friends all over the world. I would highly recommend travelling the world if you get the chance.  It will change you forever and help you see the magic in our world!!!!

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.

 

More Family Connections

By Mark Hopper

Two months ago, my wife and I traveled to New York to see Niagra Falls in western New York and visit some of her cousins near Albany on the eastern side of the state.  My wife really enjoyed reconnecting with her cousins. She had not seen some of them in over 40 years.

Over the past few years, we have also reconnected with some of my cousins who live in this part of the country. One lives in Colorado and the other lives in Arizona.  Both of these sisters have been married and have raised their own families.

Since they grew up in Colorado and my brother and I grew up in Arizona, we rarely saw our cousins. Since each of us got married and started our families in different parts of the country, we didn’t spend much time together. I don’t think we even attended our cousin’s weddings and I don’t think they were present at my wedding or my brother’s either.

Now, forty years later, our paths have reconnected. All of our parents have died. All of us have our own children and grandchildren. All of us still live in different parts of the country.  But, over the past few years, circumstances have drawn us together again.

A life threatening illness served as the catalyst to increase our communication.  My wife and I became more intentional about calling and visiting. My brother and his wife sent cards and shared books as the health of one of these cousins declined. During this journey, we also reconnected with her sister, our other cousin. After almost 40 years, we were talking and texting on a regular basis. Facebook helped too!

There was a lot of catching up to do. We enjoyed learning about their children and grandchildren.  We shared about our families and our careers. There were times of laughter and smiles as we talked about our parents and grandmother (our grandfather died before most of us were born).

Unfortunately, one of these cousins died on Thanksgiving Day after a long, difficult battle with cancer. New connections were made as we met extended family members at her memorial service. Stories were shared and there was both laughter and tears.

I’m thankful that we “reconnected” with our cousins – both my wife’s in New York and and my own cousins in the west. It has given us a new appreciation for our extended family and it has given us more motivation to keep in touch.

Let me encourage you to make an effort to reconnect with your family. Social media makes it possible and convenient to communicate with cousins, nieces, nephews and long, lost relatives.  Don’t wait. Write a note, send a card or make a call during this Christmas season. They will be glad you did and you will too.

Pastor Mark Hopper

Efree Church of Diamond Bar

3255 South Diamond Bar Blvd

909-594-7604

Christmas Eve Services Dec 24th

9:00 & 10:45 AM & 5:00 PM

Efreedb.org

 

Men Of Impakt

By Anthony Saude

We are going to start the New Year off with a new column here in the Eastvale Publication. Men of Impakt started as a bible study group that meets every Saturday Morning for 6:30-8 a.m. at Starbucks on De Palma Ave off of the 15 freeway, Indian Truck Trail exit. Due to the impact that has made in my life I decided that we need to recognize some of the real heroes in this country, men of impact. So every week I host an internet Radio Show on Thursday afternoon on Hope Radio 24/7 from 5-6 p.m it is also broadcast live on Facebook. The men I have as guests are making a positive impact in the lives of their families, community or even the world. You see, the real heroes in this world aren’t found on the stage, court, field or the Forbes 500 list, that doesn’t mean that they don’t exist there. Are you treating you wife kindly? Are you treating your children kindly? Do you love your neighbor? Are you happy about what you have or do you dwell on what you don’t?

Men in this country are under attack and mostly for good reason but with divorce, drug addiction and pornography, to name a few, being at an all time high a lot have not learned how to be a good man. The show is just a reminder that there are good men out there in our everyday lives. Men willing to put in the work and help some of the men out that may have come from a home with no role model or a bad one.

On December 4th I had Robert Fultz as a guest, a pastor at Saddleback Church in Corona, whose hometown was Charlottesville Virginia. We talked about the existence of racism and in this country and the lack of real discussions we have about it, discussions that revolve around information and not emotions. December 21st saw Cannon Pearson an attorney and business man who has been married for 22 years. We talked about goals in our personal life and our marriage. He said it is normal for us to set goals at the workplace and about money but we don’t set goal for our marriage. On December 28th a young man name Parker Ray became my first returning guest. He came back after his first semester of college to discuss the challenges that college has for his faith, his resolve and having a girlfriend that lives so far away.

You can listen to all of the recorded live shows at http://www.hoperadio247.com there are lots of other shows on the website that bring hope to many different walk of life.

 

Norco College Offers Degrees to Prisoners

By Anthony Saude

Norco – There are seven rows of desk that seat 23 Norco College students, all men all dressed with the same blue shirts and pants. Does college have a uniform these days? No the shirts the men wear all have “CDCR prisoner” printed on them. Each one of these college students are actually inmates at the California Rehabilitation Center in Norco, a medium security prison on the grounds of the former Lake Norconian Resort.

Norco College formed an alliance with the prison in February of 2016 to make college degrees for these men available. The core mission of the College in Norco has always been to educate the historically under-served populations. The college is just continuing to follow their core mission statement with the prison for no other reason other than it is right in their own backyard.

One student Robert Beebe, 41, dropped out of his Norwalk high school in the ninth grade. He got involved in gangs at a young age and served two, two-year terms in prison in the 90’s. Ultimately he was arrested for attempted murder and he is now in his 19th year of a 20 year sentence.

Beebe, got his GED while in solitary confinement and has been moving in a positive direction ever since. Beebe got out of the gangs, changed his whole mindset and will be living somewhere different when he is released. He has already earned an associate’s degree in theological studies while in prison. He plans to earn his associate’s degree in business by the spring of 2018. That will take 6 months off of his sentence.

The warden shows his support to the men and their efforts by having a graduation ceremony twice a year for GED and vocations. He works in the prison’s plumbing department. He would use his degree and experience to start a business installing ornamental koi ponds and waterfalls.

A lot of these men just made some bad choices but have been committed to turning their life around since the day they were convicted. This type of program shows them that people do care and there is hope and love out there for them.

Norco College’s original plan was to start offering classes in the fall of 2018 that just wasn’t fast enough for the official’s at the prison. The wanted it to happen immediately so the college made it happen.

Prisoners who take part in an educational program are 43 percent less likely to return to prison says a 2013 RAND Corporation report.  They’re 13 percent more likely to get a job. The report also says that for every $1 invested in prison education save the taxpayers $4 to $5 after prisoners are released.

105 students enrolled this fall, all of them with 10 years or less left on their sentences. Giving prisoners vocational skills gives them hope and options other than committing crimes.

The college hasn’t had any trouble with finding faculty members to take part in the program. They are knocking down the administration’s doors asking them to pick their major. They don’t focus on the crimes committed only on helping them make a new life for themselves. They understand that there is a danger there but that what they are dealing with are human beings that made a bad choice or choices in their lives.

 

OurWeeklyNews.com Complete Edition 1.27.18

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: Weekly01.27.2018

Resident Water Usage Up 10 Percent Within JCSD’s Service Area

From Our Partners at Jurupa Community Services District
Post Date: 01/29/2018 4:40 PM
Residential Water Usage Up 10 Percent Within JCSD’s Service Area
In the winter of 2016-2017, California experienced record-setting rain and snow throughout the central and northern parts of the state. Consequently, Governor Brown declared an end to California’s emergency drought status in April of 2017.
Southern California is classified as a semi-arid climate and Jurupa Community Services District (JCSD) customers received average rainfall of about 12 inches last winter. JCSD relies on groundwater, which is stored underground in basins, for 100 percent of our water supply. Groundwater basins are slow to refill after a drought and average rain will not cause water levels to rise significantly. As a result, the JCSD Board of Directors resolved to remain at Level 2 of the Water Conservation Plan, which limits irrigation and other water-wasting practices. These measures will allow sufficient time for groundwater basins to recover from the drought.
There is no way to know if our area is in the beginning of a new drought cycle, however, JCSD’s service area is currently classified by the U.S. Drought Monitor as abnormally dry (see attached map). JSCD personnel monitor daily water consumption and local groundwater supply throughout the area. Residential water usage has gone up 10 percent in the last two months. This equates to 142,807,459 more gallons.

JCSD is urging all residents to check their irrigation systems and irrigate their landscapes no more than necessary. Generally, grass needs very little water in the winter due to colder temperatures and shorter days. The water we save today will recharge our groundwater basins and be available when we need it.
Feel free to contact the JCSD Water Conservation team at (951) 727-3521 or visit their website at http://www.jcsd.us for more information.

Child Death arrest of Susan Rank by Jurupa Valley Police

High Grove Child Death arrest of Susan Rank.

Details:

On Friday, January 26, 2018, at approximately 6:44 AM, deputies assigned to the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to a possible child death at a residence within the 3000 block of Cannes Avenue, in the unincorporated community of High Grove. Upon arrival, deputies located a child with obvious signs of trauma. The child was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Deputies detained several individuals at the home and summoned station investigators, as well as investigators from the Sheriff’s Central Homicide Unit to the scene. Investigators responded and assumed the investigation.

Their investigation revealed information linking the child’s mother, Susan Rank, to the child’s death. Rank is a 30-year-old resident of the home. Rank was immediately taken into custody and later transported to the Robert Presley Detention Center, where she was booked for murder. The victim’s identity is being withheld.

Anyone with information regarding the incident can contact Investigator Ted Gonzalez with the Central Homicide Unit at 951-955-2777, or Jurupa Valley Investigator Mike Barros at 951-955-2600. Due to the ongoing investigation, no further information will be released at this time.

Booking Photo not immediately available.

TWO CORONA HIGH STUDENTS ARRESTED FOR CRIMINAL THREATS

TWO STUDENTS ARRESTED FOR CRIMINAL THREATS

Last night, the Corona Police Department received information of a 15-year-old male Corona High School student who threatened violence towards the campus of Corona High School.  Through the investigation, officers were able to view social media posts sent by the suspect. The suspect was identified and subsequently arrested at his residence.  The suspect was later booked into Riverside Juvenile Hall.   No weapons were located at the suspect’s residence.  

Today, another Corona High School student posted on social media a picture of himself with a weapon, making threats toward Corona High School students. School administration brought this to the attention of the School Resource Officer assigned to Corona High School. An 18-year-old male student was identified, detained and it was determined the weapon shown in the photo had been rented at a shooting range for use at that range.  No weapons were located at the suspect’s residence.  This investigation is ongoing. 

 

We’d like to take this opportunity to remind our residents to avoid reposting or reporting crimes or suspicious behavior via social media that may not be monitored 24/7. Please call dispatch at (951) 736-2330, option 3 for issues that need immediate attention.

 

Unsubstantiated rumors about these arrests are being posted on various social media websites. For accurate information please follow official websites.

 

The Corona Police Department takes every threat seriously and has zero tolerance for any behavior that threatens the safety our schools.  

 

To reassure students and school staff of their safety additional police presence will be on campus today.

 

Thank you for your assistance in helping us keep Corona a safe place. If you see something, say something.