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Update Regarding Eastvale Burglary UPDATE 01-04-18:

Update Regarding Eastvale Burglary

UPDATE 01-04-18:

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Central Homicide Unit is requesting the public’s help in identifying three suspects seen in this flyer, involved in the daytime residential burglary in Eastvale, on December 23, 2017. The suspects are described as Black male adults, 18-28 years, thin to medium build, who fled to an awaiting 2016/17 gray Hyundai Sonata, driven by an unknown suspect.

Anyone with information regarding this incident can contact Investigator Martinez at the Jurupa Valley Station at 951-955-2600, or Investigator Bishop at the Central Homicide Unit at 951-955-2926 or email: jdbishop@riversidesheriff.org

Original Release:

On December 23, 2017, around 1:37 p.m., deputies from the Jurupa Valley Station, assigned to the contract city of Eastvale, responded to a report of a burglary and shooting that just occurred in the 6400 block of Caxton Street, Eastvale. Deputies arrived on scene and met with the homeowner, an off-duty Pomona Police Officer. Two residents were inside the home, when they heard several subjects inside the residence. The off-duty officer armed himself and confronted two suspects in an upstairs room. After confronting the suspects at gunpoint, the victim fired several times at one suspect after the homeowner feared for his life. All of the suspects fled the residence and remain outstanding.

Deputies received information from the victims and neighbors who described the suspects as three Black male adults, 18-28 years, thin to medium build, who fled in a gray Hyundai. Additional deputies and investigators from the Jurupa Valley Station arrived to secure the scene and canvas the surrounding areas. Investigators from the Central Homicide Unit responded and assumed the investigation. During the investigation, investigators found signs of forced entry into the residence.

Anyone with information regarding this incident can contact Investigator Martinez at the Jurupa Valley Station at 951-955-2600, or Investigator Bishop at the Central Homicide Unit at 951-955-2777.

Walnut Valley USD Trustees Elect New Officers

Photo courtesy: Kelli Gile
Congratulations, Madam President! WVUSD Board President Dr. Tony Torng passes the gavel to Cindy Ruiz who was elected 2018 Board President during the December 13 meeting.

Pass the Gavel!

By Kelli Gile

WALNUT–The Walnut Valley Unified School District (WVUSD) Board of Trustees elected Cindy Ruiz as president, Larry Redinger as vice president, and Helen Hall as clerk during the annual reorganization meeting on December 13.

These roles are one-year terms and effective immediately.

Trustee Dr. Tony Torng was honored with an engraved plaque for his outstanding leadership as the 2017 Board president.

“I’d like to thank Dr. Torng for his wonderful service this past year as president and welcome back Mrs. Cindy Ruiz as president. We’re looking forward to a great next year!” said Superintendent Dr. Robert Taylor.

Photo courtesy: Kelli Gile
Outgoing Board President Dr. Tony Torng is honored during the annual reorganization meeting on December 13. Shown with trustees Larry Redinger, Cindy Ruiz, and Helen Hall.

The WVUSD Board of Trustees usually meet the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the District Education Center Board Room located at 880 S. Lemon Avenue in Walnut.  Please visit the website at www.wvusd.k12.ca.us or call the District Office at (909) 595-1261 to confirm exact dates, times, and location for meetings.

 

Roasted Pork

Photo courtesy: Hello Fresh

with Balsamic Fig Sauce, Green Beans & Rosemary Potatoes

 

By Hello Fresh

 

Servings: 4

Nutrition: 526 Calories

Ingredients:

 

  • Pork Tenderloin- 24 oz
  • Yukon Potatoes- 24 oz
  • Green Beans- 12 oz
  • Shallot- 2
  • Balsamic Vinegar- 4 tbsp
  • Chicken Stock Concentrate- 2
  • Fig Jam- 2 tbsp
  • Rosemary- 1/2 oz
  • Butter- 2 tbsp
  • Oil- 8 tsp

 

 

1  PREP.    Wash and dry all produce. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Halve, peel, and finely chop the shallot. Strip the rosemary from the stems and finely chop the leaves. Cut the potatoes into ½-inch cubes.

 

2  ROAST THE POTATOES. Toss the potatoes on a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil, half the rosemary, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Place in the oven for about 20 minutes, tossing halfway through, until golden brown and tender.

 

3 COOK THE PORK AND GREEN BEANS.       Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Season the pork on all sides with salt and pepper. Sear 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown all around. Transfer to another baking sheet. Toss the green beans on the same baking sheet with a drizzle of oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Place in the oven to finish cooking for about 10 minutes, until the pork is just barely pink in the center and the green beans are tender.

 

4  MAKE THE BALSAMIC FIG SAUCE.      In the same pan you cooked the pork in, heat a drizzle of oil over medium heat. Add the shallot and remaining rosemary. Cook, tossing, for 2-3 minutes, until softened. Add the fig jam, stock concentrate, ¼ cup water, and 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar to the pan. Stir to combine. Simmer 2-3 minutes, until thickened. Remove pan from heat and stir in 1 Tablespoon butter. Season with salt and pepper.

 

5  SLICE THE PORK.    Remove the pork from the oven. Let rest a few minutes before thinly slicing.

 

6  PLATE AND SERVE.     Serve the rosemary potatoes and green beans alongside the roasted pork. Drizzle the balsamic fig sauce over the pork and enjoy!

Norco Sheriff’s Office Arrests Two in Mail Theft Investigation

Norco Sheriff’s Office Arrests Two in Mail Theft Investigation

On Tuesday, December 2, 2018, at approximately 6:40 a.m., officers from the Eastvale Police Department were dispatched to the area of Hamner Avenue and Eastvale Gateway, in the City of Eastvale, reference a reported mail theft that had just occurred in the 7200 block of Westerly Way. The suspects were reported to be fleeing the area in their vehicle.

Shortly after, a deputy, assigned to the Norco Sheriff’s Office, located the suspects travelling on 6th Street near California Avenue, in the City of Norco. The deputy conducted a vehicle stop and property from the mail theft was later located and recovered.

Rachelle Rosas, age 35, of Rialto, was arrested for mail theft and a parole violation. Mary Gonzales, age 25, of Chino Hills, was arrested for mail theft and possession of stolen property. Both suspects were booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center, in the City of Riverside, for the listed charges.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Deputy Faucher with the Norco Sheriff’s Office at (951) 270-5673.

Man Killed After SUV Crashes Into Tree In Chino Hills

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By Anthony Saude

Chino Hills – A 74-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene of an accident when his Honda Pilot SUV crashed into a tree on Wednesday, December 20, in Chino Hills. The 73-year-old passenger in the vehicle escaped with only minor injuries.  The SUV crashed into the tree — which fell over and blocked both lanes of the Chino Hills Parkway, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said.

It reported that investigators believe that Felipe Rustia, of Chino Hills, was driving southbound on Chino Hills parkway when drove over a raised cement center divider and into a tree on the divider. The accident took place just south of Walnut Creek Drive. The Passenger Noel Rustia, 73, also of Chino Hills was a passenger in the vehicle; she was transported to a local hospital via ambulance with only minor injuries, the police report said.

The release said that, the incident was reported just before 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. When deputies arrived on the scene they found the SUV had sustained serious front-end damage. The tree was also down, blocking the northbound and southbound lanes of Chino Hills Parkway.

Rustia crossed Walnut Creek Drive and for an unknown reason, drove over the cement divider and hit a large tree in the grass area, the release said.

Chino Hills Parkway between Grand Avenue and Walnut Creek Drive was closed until 6:30 am on Thursday the cause of the accident is still be determined.

Anyone with information on this incident is encouraged to call the sheriff’s Office at the Chino Hills Station at 909-364-2000.

Your Trust Is Our Goal At Club Auto Repair

Rowland Heights – The car repair industry doesn’t have what you would call a trustworthy reputation but if you own a car you are going to need repairs and it isn’t a matter of “IF” but WHEN. When the day comes and it will the number one question everybody should be asking themselves is “who can I trust”?
Well look no farther, Club Auto Repair believes that is the first question that should be asked by customers. C.A.R. wants to assure new customers it is the first question they want to answer.
Andrew, manager and Brandon, Master mechanic understand that trust, hard work and honest reasonable prices are the key ingredients to having a successful auto repair shop, “We are here to help you not strangle your wallet” said Andrew. They aren’t going to just tell you prices over the phone and then come up with a list of other problems you have when you arrive. “We will show you exactly what needs to be fixed and we will give you different options on how we can help you get your car fixed right the first time”.
Brandon has master mechanic certification which enables C.A.R. to specialize in all makes and models of cars and a variety of auto repair and maintenance. Bring your car in if you are in need of engine repair, oil change, transmission repair, electrical repair, brakes service, suspension service, oil change, tire rotation, alignment service, battery services, headlight and taillight services and everything in between. The list of services they offer are so extensive it would take a book to name them all so give them a call, they can help you out.
“Cars are our passion, every car is different and every issue usually proves to be different which means every day around is different and exciting for us” says Andrew. “We are out to prove that not ALL mechanics are dishonest and untrustworthy, if we do that we will be the next and last mechanic you will ever need”, said Brandon. “We will go above and beyond the call of duty to get you car fixed in a timely fashion and out of the shop at a reasonable price”.
Andrew and Brandon started this adventure with a simple love of cars and people. They began by working on their own cars and then moved on to their family members vehicles, decided to get certified and the rest as they say, is history. Andrew has been doing it for 9 years and Brandon the master mechanic has been doing it for 16 years. Currently they are offering alignments for only $59.99 and $15 balancing per tire. Bring your Car to C.A.R. and leave your worries at home.
Club Auto Repair is located at: 1855 Labin Ct. Suite #A6, Rowland Heights, CA 91748, in the corner of the shopping center on Nogales and Labin between the 60 freeway and Colima. Call them at (626) 839-2880. You can find them on Facebook and Instagram at: club_auto_repair
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To DE or Not to DE…TOX That Is

By Craig “Duece” Doussett MPH, RDN

Much of the information and misinformation surrounding the concept of detox diets and supplements could only be murkier and more perplexing if it was written by William Shakespeare in unrhymed iambic pentameter. This may be due, in part, to the knowledge gaps that exist in the literature regarding how detoxification processes work in concert to keep us from acute toxicity. The science (often described as the meat of the matter a.k.a., the “steak”) certainly doesn’t exist in large enough quantities to justify the hype (or “sizzle”, to extend the metaphor). It may also be due to the lack of one dedicated detoxification “system”, like the muscular or cardiovascular system, further allowing speculation and “marketing” (a.k.a. effectively-targeted speculation) a megaphone for popular science. Popular science being any and all efforts to appease an impatient population with imprecise and “sciency” sounding jargon. Or it may be that the aversion one feels towards a word (CrossFit, Vegan, Paleo, Yoga, Microbrew, or Mandscaping) creates an antipathy that blinds one from exploring beyond first sight or sound. In any case, the desire to detox, to effectively assist the body’s efforts to gain or remain healthy is not a futile or fruitless endeavor. It is however an effort that must be governed with safety, prudence, and a boost in health literacy. To this end, the following questions must be asked:

Can we assist or speed up detoxification through supplementation and elimination diets? Here it is imperative to note that the toxins being targeted are from outside (exogenous) sources. Chemicals found in foods (fertilizers, pesticides), cleaning products (dyes, softeners, and preservatives), and household wares (chemicals used to treat carpets, leather, and composite materials).

Can we approach a “detoxified” state and is this state desirable above normal (read: healthy) levels? The goal of a well-thought-out detox may be more about what we remove (toxic burden) than what we include.

Is “detox” a much maligned buzzword employed to avoid the use of trite words such as ‘resolution’, ‘goal’, ‘diet’ or ‘dedication’? Would we be better off using these words and making small and lasting changes to our diet (spoiler alert: Yes! This is the best way to achieve lasting health).

Now that our health literacy has been boosted, what supplements are worth our time? Aloe-Vera, Senna, Red Clover, Milk Thistle (unless allergic to ragweed), and insoluble fibers in powder form can be used judiciously. While these are the least harsh and safest “detoxifiers” on the scene, always seek the advice of your doctor and inform them of any and all supplementation.

Detoxification efforts receive the majority of their benefits from the following:

Increase fluid intake (kidneys, bladder, skin, and fat cells)

Increase fruit and vegetable intake i.e., increased levels of antioxidants, phytochemicals, and fiber (digestion and colon health)

Secondary emphasis on grass-fed and organic meats and reducing consumption of processed carbohydrates

Tertiary emphasis on reducing food sensitivities, allergies, and trigger foods that feed the stomach but starve the brain.

Detoxification diets are fads in the classical sense i.e., the science has not caught up with the marketing machine which includes word-of-mouth and inspiring testimonials. Yet it is vital to remember that many common place approaches to life started out as a fad e.g., high fat diets have now been shown to improve the symptoms of epilepsy in children and insulin sensitivity in Type II diabetics, and high-complex carbohydrate diets are standard for some liver disorders. The goal is to engage in a behavior that is healthy, safe, sustainable, and above all eliminates deficiencies in lieu of creating them.

 

DUI Checkpoint Results Dec 29 #LASD

#LASD Traffic Services Detail, DUI/CDL Checkpoint on December 29, 2017 in Cerritos, Nets One Arrest

Cerritos, CA – Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Traffic Services Detail conducted a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on December 29, 2017, on westbound Artesia Blvd, west of Alora Ave., between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. Checkpoints are placed in locations that have the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence and provide the greatest safety for officers and the public.     

In recent years, California has seen a disturbing increase in drug-impaired driving crashes.  Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department supports the new effort from the Office of Traffic Safety that aims to educate all drivers that “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze.”  If you take prescription drugs, particularly those with a driving or operating machinery warning on the label, you might be impaired enough to get a DUI.  Marijuana can also be impairing, especially in combination with alcohol or other drugs, and can result in a DUI.

 

Studies of California drivers have shown that 30 percent of drivers in fatal crashes had one or more drugs in their systems. A study of active drivers showed more tested positive for drugs that may impair driving (14 percent) than did for alcohol (7.3 percent).  Of the drugs, marijuana was most prevalent, at 7.4 percent, slightly more than alcohol.

 

456 Vehicles Screened

    1 DUI-Alcohol suspects arrested

 

Drivers are encouraged to download the Designated Driver VIP, or “DDVIP,” free mobile app for Android or iPhone.  The DDVIP app helps find nearby bars and restaurants that feature free incentives for the designated sober driver, from free non-alcoholic drinks to free appetizers and more.  The feature-packed app even has social media tie-ins and even a tab for the non-DD to call Uber, Lyft or Curb.

 

Drivers caught driving impaired can expect the impact of a DUI arrest to include jail time, fines, fees, DUI classes, license suspension and other expenses that can exceed $10,000 not to mention the embarrassment when friends and family find out.

 

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting other DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint and DUI Saturation Patrol in the future in our ongoing commitment to lowering deaths and injuries upon our streets and highways.

 

The checkpoint was funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, reminding everyone to ‘Report Drunk Driver – Call 9-1-1’.

AS A DRIVER, PLAN AHEAD WITH THESE TIPS:

Arrange rides home for your friends, family, co-workers and yourself before the drinking begins

Identify and provide free non-alcoholic drinks or other promotional items to the Designated Driver

Party hosts and servers must limit drinks to your guests or patrons. Don’t serve more than one or two over several hours.

Cut back on the amount of drinks you plan to bring to the party – and provide plenty of food.

Eastvale Teacher Dies In Crash

Eastvale Teacher Dies In Crash

Staff Reports

Eastvale – A teacher at Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Eastvale died last Thurs., Dec. 28, in an accident in Oregon, state police said.

Rachael Black, 59, and her husband, Vernon, also 59, collided with a semi-tractor on an Oregon highway. Black taught physics at the school.

The accident, which took place at around 1 pm during the day, was on highway 140 in Jackson County Oregon.

The couple lived in Rancho Cucamonga.

“We ask our community to join the staff and students of Eleanor Roosevelt High School as well as the entire Corona-Norco Unified School District family in keeping the family in their thoughts during this difficult time,” the statement concluded.

“The Corona-Norco Unified School District and Eleanor Roosevelt High School community is deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Mrs. Black, a beloved physics teacher at Roosevelt High School in Eastvale,” the district said in a statement last week.

“We understand this sad news weighs heavily on our students and staff; for this reason, counselors and psychologists will be made available when school returns back in session after the winter break,” the district said.

According to online reports, a 2013 Toyota Camry, driven by Vernon Black, failed to halt at a stop sign while heading northbound on Kershaw Road and pulled in front of a Freightliner rig heading westbound on Highway 140.

The operator of the semi rig, identified as Kelly Kime, 49, from Grants Pass, was uninjured and was cooperating with police in their investigation. No criminal charges were being considered, the state police news release said.

There was no indication of a memorial or local funeral arraignments and the district is out of school until Jan. 16, for the holiday break.

Get ROOTED with Shannon Scheller

Nutritional Therapy Practitioner & HoliRooted Wellness Founder, Shannon Scheller.
Photo Courtesy: MaxLove

Staff Reports

Shannon Scheller is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) and she is the founder of HoliRooted Wellness.  Shannon’s goal as a NTP is to help educate you on the simple changes you can make in your life that will affect the health of you and your family.  She strives to help you reduce your toxic load in daily products and food, as well as restore proper function within your body.  Shannon can help you and your family get ROOTED in a holistic approach to fuel your body for battle and support optimal levels of vitality. 

“I am passionate about empowering others with education about the simple changes you can make to improve cellular function, create a healthy home environment, and help your family thrive!” says Scheller. 

Shannon’s desire to help others started when her daughter was diagnosed with cancer.  “When my daughter was diagnosed 2 years ago, I felt powerless as the Doctors told me there was nothing I could do and that every calorie is a GOOD calorie.  My mommy powers were completely gone until I focused on nutrition and overall wellness,” said Scheller.  “She thrived through treatment due to supporting proper cellular function and reducing toxic load.”  Now, Shannon is happy to report that her daughter is 1 ½ years cancer free! 

After her daughter’s treatment, Shannon completed her education to become a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, and she continues to stay informed of new research to this day.  She wants to educate and empower others to take their health back.  “Every calorie DOES matter, let me teach you why!” says Scheller.  

Booking a Nutritional Therapy Consultation with Shannon will allow you to receive a health history analysis, a 3-day food and mood journal evaluation, a signs and symptoms analysis and 2 support calls to walk you through this journey.  “Together we map out a plan of lifestyle and dietary recommendations that will support the overall function and health of your body,” said Scheller. 

However, Nutritional Therapy is more than learning how to eat healthy.  “I address your top health concerns by looking into nutritional deficiencies, dysfunction or any imbalance you may have.  You are individually unique even down to your microbiome,” says Scheller. 

Shannon will do a deep investigation into your signs and symptoms to help her understand the healing nutrients you need.  “This will allow us to get to the ROOT cause,” Scheller said. 

“I also love to empower and educate on all things holistic,” added Scheller.  Shannon is passionate about educating on nutrition, essential oils, detoxification methods, and especially how to reduce the toxins within your home.  “These are my driving force!  Let me teach you how to create a life of vitality!” said Scheller.  

Visit www.holirootedwellness.com today to sign up for an amazing deal on a Nutritional Therapy Consultation.  However, on top of that already great deal, Shannon is offering an even BIGGER discount for a limited time only.  Get 30% off when you type in the code ROOTED30. 

Shannon’s website also includes a link to her blog, where you can read the following articles: Healthy Holiday Gift Guide; How to Support Healthy Breast Tissue; and How to Support Someone Whose Child Was Just Diagnosed With Cancer. 

Chino Council Topples Estates Project

By Anthony Saude

Chino – The tension during the December 19 City Council meeting was so thick you could cut it with a knife, the holiday season did nothing to dissipate the feeling.

A proposed development of 43 single-story, ranch style homes on the corner of Francis and Yorba avenues was on the agenda and it had already been denied by the Chino Planning Commission by a 3-2 vote on December 4. The developer of the Francis Estates, Borstein Enterprises was there to appeal the decision, requesting the zoning be changed from 2 units per acre to 3.6 units per acre. Eriik Pfahler, senior vice president of Borstein Enterprises was reported as saying, “we aren’t going to build on 20,000 square foot lots, It just doesn’t make financial sense”.

The proposed development is located in an unincorporated part of San Bernardino County that falls into the Chino sphere of influence. The city would annex the parcel of land in to the city so it could be connected to the city’s sewer system.

The developer went to the council hoping that they would reverse the previous decision by the planning commission only to be rejected again. The council vote was a tie, Mayor Ulloa and councilman Gary George voted against the project. Councilman Paul Rodriquez and mayor pro tem Tom Haughey voted for the project. Councilman Earl Elrod was absent from the meeting so without a majority vote to overturn the previous decision the decision to deny the project stood.

Mayor Ulloa was reported as saying that to vote to overturn the decision for such a tiny area just doesn’t make sense to her.

 

Off-Duty Officer Shoots At Burglary Suspects

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By Anthony Saude

Eastvale – An off-duty city of Pomona police officer, an Eastvale resident, opened fire at one of three men who broke into his home Saturday afternoon, Dec. 23. All three alleged suspects managed to escape unharmed after the shooting. The incident happened on the 6400 block of Caxton Street, south of Limonite Avenue and east of Hamner Avenue, in Eastvale.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies from the Eastvale Police Station responded to the home invasion at about 1:37 p.m. The deputies responded to a 911 call reporting a burglary and a shooting that had taken place at the off-duty officer’s home, Riverside Sheriff’s Sergeant Ben Ramirez explained after the incident.

When deputies arrived at the location, they spoke with the off-duty officer and he advised them that he and another person were inside the home when they heard several subjects moving around inside the house.

It was reported that Ramirez said, “The off-duty officer armed himself and confronted two suspects in an upstairs room.” Reports show that the officer confronted the suspects at gunpoint, and fired several times at one of the suspects.  It is believed that all 3 of the suspects were able to flee the home unharmed.

Additional deputies and investigators were brought in from the Jurupa Valley Station and secured the scene and canvassed the surrounding neighborhoods in search of the three alleged burglars.

The three suspects were described to investigating deputies by other residents as three black men between the ages of 18-28 years, with thin to medium build. The three men reportedly were seen driving away from the area in a gray Hyundai.

Due to the extenuating circumstances, investigators from the Sheriff’s Central Homicide Unit responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. Investigators found signs of forced entry into the residence during their investigation. The shooting investigation is still an active and ongoing investigation.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Investigator Martinez at the Jurupa Valley Station at (951) 955-2600, or Investigator Bishop at the Central Homicide Unit at (951) 955-2777. Callers can refer to incident file number EV173570054 and can remain anonymous. Citizens may also submit a tip using the Sheriff’s crime tips online form.

 

Chino Partners with Waste Management

City of Chino

City of Chino

Chino – The City of Chino in partnership with Waste Management is proud to announce new commercial waste programs and service enhancements.

Effective as of January 1, 2018, Chino commercial customers will be billed by Waste Management directly, offering on point of contact for both customer service and billing. As part of the transition, residents will receive two bills for waste and recycling services in the month of January, which will cover trash service for December 2017. Customers will also receive a bill from Waste Management in Jamuary which will cover service for January 2018. This is the only time commercial customers will receive two bills in one month for trash services.

Moving forward, commercial customers will receive a monthly trash bill from Waste Management. If you have any questions regarding the transition, please feel free to contact the City’s Utility Billing Department at (909)334-3264. After the January billing transition, commercial trash service information will no longer appear on your City utility bill. Additionally, the City will no longer have access to your commercial billing statements and you will need to contact Waste Management directly at (800)423-9986, for bill inquiries and changes to your commercial service.

Pictures are examples of what your City of City of Chino bill will look like and what your NEW Waste Management bill will look like.

Housing’s Happy New Year!

Nef Cortez

By Nef Cortez

The Real Estate market has seen a continuing upward price increase in the last twelve months, closing out 2017 with a gain of approximately 6% across the US.  The prices have been increasing similarly here in Diamond Bar for the same period. The major concerns for the housing market over the last couple of months was the expected impacts of the Tax Reform and Jobs Act that was just passed last week by Congress and signed into law by President Trump.

There were fears that the mortgage interest deduction was going to be cut in half, from a level of  $1million dollar loan down to $500,000.  The reconciliation was arrived at a $750,000.00 level, which benefited the housing market in most states except for California, New Jersey, and New York. This change will negatively impact those markets more so than it will the major portion of the country.

Locally, the expected decrease in the mortgage interest deduction will have an impact, but not as much, and not as soon, as it would have if the cap had been reduced to the $500,000 level. Median Home Sales Prices are expected to increase here in Diamond Bar as well, but not as much as the 6% expected nationally. On the lower end of the price range, we will probably see a larger increase in the prices, as the mortgage interest deduction is still a great benefit for the buyers of homes at prices below the $750,000. That allows for ½ of the market to benefit from this tax incentive.

2018 should see a continuing increase in prices, primarily because the interest rates remain low, the inventory of homes for sale is extremely tight, and employment continues to increase. These are all the economic factors that influence market prices, and into the near future, they all indicate solid strength.

Have a Happy and Prosperous New Year Everyone!

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

NEF CORTEZ,
Broker CalBRE # 00560181
Certified REO Broker
Certified Distress Property Expert

ReMax Realty 100

1411 S. Diamond Bar Blvd.,

Diamond Bar, CA 91765

No More Failed New Year Resolutions

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

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

By Nancy Stoops

It’s that time of year where we all start setting some new resolutions for 2017. As we do this, we also wonder why we didn’t meet our 2016 resolutions.  Usually the reason we don’t accomplish resolutions or goals in general is because we make them unrealistic.  We also don’t give ourselves credit for accomplishing part of the goal. For example let’s say you wanted to lose thirty pounds this year and you lost fifteen pounds. I say that you were successful because you did part of what you set out to do. I say if we move in the right direction of our goals them we are successful. I also believe that if we are able to incorporate this mindset then we will eventually meet the entire goal. On the other hand if you feel you have failed chances are you‘ll probably put the fifteen pounds back on that you originally lost and then really beat yourself up.

Be smarter this year and set more realistic goals. Also remember that all good things take time. More importantly meeting a goal is usually about changing a habit. It can take awhile some times to successfully change a habit. Think of your goals as more of lifestyle changes.  If your goal is to lose weight or to get in better shape think about how long you have had your bad habits and that you are trying to make permanent changes in your lifestyle. Don’t be so hard on yourself this year and learn to be happy with the baby steps that you accomplish toward the big goal that you have in mind. Also learn to reward yourself as you accomplish each baby step.  Make this New Year the year you stop self sabotaging and finally meet those life changing goals. I believe in all you and know that you can be and have what you deserve if you just follow my plan. Happy New Year!!!!!!

This article was written by Nancy Stoops M.A., M.F.T. Nancy is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Nancy runs free family support groups, a group on loss for seniors, and groups for teens. For more information about any of these services feel free to contact her at (909)229-0727. You may e-mail Nancy at nancyjstoops@verizon.net. You may purchase Nancy’s books Live Heal and Grow and Midnight the Therapy Dog at Amazon.com.

 

OurWeeklyNews.com Complete Edition 12.30.17

The Weekly News covers community news for Chino, Chino Hills, Diamond Bar, Walnut, Rowland Heights and surrounding areas of San Gabriel Valley and the Inland Empire.Click this link to access the complete issue in PDF format: Weekly12.30.2017

Pork Wonton Money Bags

Plus Grapefruit Mimosas with Ginger Syrup

 

By Hello Fresh

 

Cooking Time: 60 mins

Servings: 20 People

Nutrition: 200 Calories

 

Ingredients- WONTON:

  • Scallions- 4
  • Ginger- 4
  • Ground Pork- 20 oz
  • Panko Breadcrumbs- 1/2 cup
  • Sriracha- 6 tsp
  • Soy Sauce- 2 tbsp
  • Sesame Oil- 2 tbsp
  • Wonton Wrapppers- 2 packs
  • Lime- 2
  • Apricot Jam- 4 oz

 

Ingredients- COCKTAIL:

Servings: 10 People

 

  • Grapefruit- 4

 

APPETIZER

1  PREP AND MAKE FILLING.     Wash and dry all produce. Trim, then mince scallions. Peel 1 thumb ginger, then grate until you have 1 TBSP (save remainder for cocktail). Place pork, panko, scallions, grated ginger, 1 tsp sriracha (we sent more), soy sauce, sesame oil, and ½ tsp kosher salt in a medium bowl. Season with pepper. Mix to combine. Lightly moisten a few paper towels. Fill a small bowl with water.

 

2  ASSEMBLE WONTONS.     Place 6 wonton wrappers on a dry surface. Place 1 tsp filling in center of each. Wet your fingers with water in bowl, then dab edges of wrappers to moisten. Fold in corners of wrappers around filling, then press together to seal. Set aside on a baking sheet and cover with moist paper towels. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling (you may have some wrappers left over).

 

3 FRY WONTONS.        Heat a 2-inch layer of oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Working in batches, carefully add wontons to oil and fry until golden brown and crisp, 3-4 minutes. (TIP: The oil should bubble when you add the wontons. If it doesn’t, heat it up more.) Remove wontons from oil with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper-towel-lined tray.

 

4  MAKE SAUCE AND SERVE.       Halve lime. Stir together jam, remaining sriracha (to taste), 2 TBSP water, and a squeeze or two of lime in another small bowl. (TIP: Make sure to break up any larger lumps of jam.) Arrange wontons on a serving tray and serve with sauce for dipping.

APPETIZER

APPETIZER

COCKTAIL

1  MAKE SYRUP.     Thinly slice remaining 1 thumb ginger, then place in a small pot along with ½ cup water and ½ cup sugar. Give it a stir, then bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once sugar dissolves, remove from heat and set aside to cool, then strain, removing ginger slices. TIP: Save the ginger slices—ginger is a natural remedy for an upset stomach (and may come in handy tomorrow).

 

2  JUICE FRUIT AND SERVE.     Halve grapefruits, then cut a thin round from one half. Cut round into 6 wedges and make a small slit at pointed end of each. Squeeze juice from remaining grapefruit halves into a measuring cup. Fill 4 or 5 champagne flutes with ¼ cup juice and 2 TBSP syrup each. Top with sparkling wine and garnish rims with grapefruit wedges.

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 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.

 

Drive Baked, Get Booked! DUI doesn’t just mean alcohol

Drive Baked, Get Booked! DUI doesn’t just mean alcohol, “driving while high” also means DUI. #DUIDoesntJustMeanBOOZEs

With the New Year arriving and new cannabis laws set to begin on January 1, 2018, the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department will like to remind everyone driving under the influence of marijuana is a crime and will bring the same result as driving under the influence of alcohol.

In addition to marijuana, a driver could be subject to a DUI arrest if they are under the influence of prescription medications like sleep aids, tranquilizers, barbiturates, opiates and other painkillers anti-depressants, and even over-the-counter allergy or cough medications.  Drivers caught driving impaired can expect the impact of a DUI arrest to include jail time, fines, fees, DUI classes, license suspensions and other expenses that can exceed $10,000 not to mention the embarrassment when friends and family find out.

Remember, #DriveBakedGetBooked.

If you are interested in learning more about marijuana possession, below is some information regarding the Marijuana Law provided by Los Angeles County, and the State of California.

PARENTS AND TEENS

The passage of Proposition 64 has made cannabis a common discussion topic. Parents and teens should inform themselves about new laws concerning cannabis. In particular, it remains illegal for anyone under 21 years of age to consume or possess cannabis except in limited cases in which a doctor has recommended the use of medical cannabis.  The amount of information on the internet can be overwhelming. As a starting point, the Office of Cannabis Management has compiled the following short list of resources for parents and teens.

(http://cannabis.lacounty.gov/for-parents-and-teens/)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

(https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/DO/letstalkcannabis/Pages/legal.aspx)

What’s Legal for Adult Use?

•        Under California law, adults 21 or older can use, carry, and grow cannabis (marijuana, weed, pot).

•        Buying cannabis (without a current physician’s recommendation or a State-issued medical marijuana identification card) will become legal for adults 21 or older January 1, 2018.

•        Use of medicinal cannabis is legal if you have a current physician’s recommendation or a valid State-issued medical marijuana identification card.

•        To buy medicinal cannabis, you must have a current physician’s recommendation, a valid State-issued medical marijuana identification card, or be a Primary Caregiver as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 11362.7(d).

•        You can consume cannabis on private property but you cannot consume, smoke, eat, or vape cannabis in public places.  Property owners and landlords may ban the use and possession of cannabis on their properties.

•        Even though it is legal under California law, you cannot consume or possess cannabis on federal lands like national parks, even if the park is in California.

•        It is illegal to take your cannabis across state lines, even if you are traveling to another state where cannabis is legal.

The new law, known as the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act, includes information about where you can use cannabis, how much you can possess, and the penalties for illegal use. Check out the resources below to find out more.

 

LA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

(http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/sapc/Prop64/Proposition64.htm)

With the passage of Proposition 64, California legalized the responsible adult use of marijuana.  Please see the following for more information on marijuana use and on the efforts of Department of Public Health to promote the health and safety of our communities.

 

Prop. 64 Rules on Personal Use and Cultivation

As of Nov. 9th any adult 21 years or older may:

•        Possess, transport, obtain or give away to other adults 21 or older up to one ounce of marijuana or 8 grams of concentrated marijuana.

•        Cultivate up to six plants per residence and possess the marijuana produced by these plants.  All plants and harvest in excess of one ounce must be kept in a locked space not in public view at one’s residence.  Local governments may still forbid cultivation outdoors, but will allow it inside a private residence or accessory structure that is “fully enclosed and secure.”

You may NOT:

•        Consume marijuana in any public place.

•        Smoke or vaporize marijuana in any non-smoking area or within 1,000 feet of a school, daycare or youth center while children are present, except privately at a residence.

•        Consume marijuana or possess an “open container” of marijuana while driving or riding as a passenger in any motor vehicle, boat, or airplane.

•        Possess or use marijuana on the grounds of a school, daycare or youth center.

•        Manufacture concentrated cannabis with a volatile solvent (except for state-licensed manufacturers).

 

Furthermore,

•        Owners may forbid the possession or use of marijuana on their property subject to normal tenant law for renters.

•        Employers may prohibit the use of marijuana by their employees.

•        Commercial marijuana cultivation, manufacturing or sales operations require a license from the State Bureau of Medical Cannabis Regulation, which will begin accepting applications January 1, 2018.

 

Minors

Minors under 21 may not possess, use, transport, or cultivate non-medical marijuana. Minors under 18 are subject to drug counseling or community service.

 

Prior offenders

If you have been convicted for a marijuana felony or other offense that has been downgraded by Prop 64, you may petition the court to have your record changed to what it would be if Prop 64 had been in effect.

 

Medical Marijuana

Medical marijuana will continue to be available for persons with valid doctor’s recommendations.  Approved medical marijuana identification cards will be issued by the State.

As there are currently no adequate clinical standards and prescription guidelines for medical marijuana use, it is necessary to be mindful of the quantity and quality of marijuana you decide to use.

Responsible adult use

While marijuana may be used responsibly, it is also a psychoactive drug that can have short and long-term consequences.  How it affects your body and your health can vary widely depending on a number of individual and psycho-social-biological factors, including your age, and preexisting physical and mental health conditions.

Furthermore, until we can implement adequate safety, quality standards, and monitoring, you cannot be sure that the marijuana you buy is free of mold, pesticides, or other toxic chemicals.  While further research and regulations for marijuana are being developed, if you intend to consume marijuana be sure to practice with caution and care.

 

Please Note: Cannabis remains classified as a Schedule I drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act, and its purchase, possession, distribution, or use within California may be unlawful under federal law. While it is our intention to provide current information, this fact sheet is not for the purpose of providing legal advice and can become outdated. Contact your attorney if you have questions about cannabis, what is (or is not) legal under state or federal law or need legal advice.