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Finding Some Wonderful In Our World

By Nancy Stoops 

We sit in our homes and we turn on the news and all we hear about are all of the horrific events happening in our world.  Having had a brother murdered my heart goes out to the loved ones of the victim’s friends and families of the recent incident in Las Vegas.  Many people tell me they believe we are doomed.  I find myself unable to accept this and searching for the wonderful that I know still exists.  This past week, I was able to find some wonderful and want to share my experiences with you. To me, the most important detector of how our world is doing, is by the way I see others treat each other.  I live in a very special community.  I have the honor of helping parents become better parents, and of teaching family members the value of respect for each other.  This last week I facilitated groups that really touched my heart.  I worked with so many families that really love each other, but for one reason or another have learned to communicate in a angry and blaming manner.  As we started to work and get past the defenses, I began to see families loving and very capable of respecting each other.  It made me feel very hopeful for our future. Unfortunately our news is flooded with stories about the horrible ways we treat each other.  Practice being polite, respectful, loving, kind, and some of those other traits, the media seems to feel we no longer have. Now it’s your turn to find the wonderful.  I believe it starts within yourself, your family, our communities, and who knows, then our world.  You must trust me when I tell you it’s out there, for I am lucky enough to see it everyday. So as we begin to embrace the upcoming holiday season and everyday of our lives be on a quest for the magical and wonderful pieces that make our lives worth living!!!!!!!!!!

This article was written by Nancy Stoops M.A., M.F.T.  Nancy is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.  She has a private practice in Diamond Bar and is currently accepting new clients; she is also a motivational speaker who can inspire your employees or group members.  Nancy runs free family support groups, a group on loss for seniors, and groups on how to manage anger.    For more information about any of these services feel free to contact her at (909)2290727.  You may e-mail Nancy atnancyjstoops@verizon.net. 

 

Eastvale Crime Recap: September 2017

INCIDENT: ANNIVERSARY OF UNSOLVED FATAL HIT AND RUN ACCIDENT

WHEN: 9/6/2017

WHERE: Limonite Avenue between Lucretia Avenue and Wineville Avenue, Jurupa Valley

 

ORIGINAL INCIDIENT: On Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at 2:06 a.m., deputies from the Jurupa Valley Police Department responded to the area of Limonite Avenue and Lucretia Avenue, in reference to a reported traffic collision.  Deputies arrived on scene within minutes, along with personnel from Cal Fire, and located a deceased male in the roadway. The investigation revealed the decedent, whom is a resident of Jurupa Valley, was riding his bicycle westbound on Limonite Avenue when he was struck from behind by a vehicle.  The vehicle did not stop and fled the scene.  Limonite Avenue between Lucretia Avenue and Wineville Avenue, was closed for seven hours due to the investigation.  The name of the deceased male is being withheld until the next of kin can be notified. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Deputy Ditfurth of the Jurupa Valley Station Traffic Team at (951) 955-2600.

 

UPDATE: One year later, this fatal hit-and-run traffic collision remains unsolved. In the early morning hours, of Tuesday, September 6, 2016, Forrest Holmes, a resident of Jurupa Valley, was riding his bicycle westbound on Limonite Avenue when a vehicle struck him from behind then immediately fled the scene. As part of their investigation, the Jurupa Valley Traffic Team obtained video surveillance from a nearby store. The video showed Holmes riding his bicycle westbound on Limonite Avenue, then seconds later, a white, or light colored sedan is seen driving at a high rate of speed, also westbound Limonite Avenue in the same lane of traffic as Holmes was riding his bicycle in.  To date, the involved vehicle and driver have not been identified, and there are no new leads in this case.  The Jurupa Valley Traffic Team is hoping to solve this case with the help from the public. They are asking for someone to come forward with a credible tip, or to admit they were the driver of the vehicle that night. Anyone with information about the traffic collision is again being asked to contact Deputy Ditfurth #3988 at the Jurupa Valley Police Station Traffic Division at 951-955-2600, or may also submit a tip using the Sheriff’s CrimeTips online form.

 

 

INCIDENT: INDOOR MARIJUANA CULTIVATION/ THEFT OF UTILITIES

WHEN: 9/6/2017

WHERE: 1200 Block of Columbia, Eastvale

DETAILS: On September 6, 2017, at 3:00 PM, patrol deputies assigned to the city of Eastvale were summoned to a residence in the 12000 block of Columbia, Eastvale, reference a possible possession of stolen property investigation.  While at the residence, they located evidence of an illegal, indoor marijuana grow. The Eastvale Special Enforcement Team was notified and a search warrant was granted for the location. Members of the Jurupa Valley Station’s Special Enforcement Team, served the search warrant around 7:20 PM. Evidence of illegal marijuana cultivation along with an electrical bypass to steal electricity were located inside of the residence. There were no persons at the location during the investigation. Over 1600 marijuana plants were located inside the residence. The investigation is on-going. Anyone with further information regarding this case is urged to contact Deputy Kiley Hansen at the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station, (951) 955-2600.

INCIDENT: AT RISK MISSING PERSON

WHEN: 9/6/2017

WHERE: 3700 Block of Quartz Canyon Rd., Jurupa Valley

DETAILS: On September 6, 2017, at 3:08 PM, deputies assigned to the city of Jurupa Valley Police Department were dispatched to the 3700 block of Quartz Canyon, regarding a missing person.  A case worker from the Good Samaritan Hospital in Bakersfield, CA reported 61-year-old Mario Garcia Sanchez had not arrived at his new care facility in Jurupa Valley.  Mr. Sanchez is described as a Hispanic male adult, 5’09” tall, thin build, with a salt and pepper buzzed haircut.  He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, shorts, and black Nike flip flops.  Mr. Sanchez was seen walking in the area on video surveillance, but he never arrived at his destination.  Mr. Sanchez does have some medical issues and he may appear dazed and confused if located.

INCIDENT: SEXUAL BATTERY INVESTIGATION AND ARREST

WHEN: 9/12/2017

WHERE: 1200 Block of Hamner Ave., Norco

DETAILS: On Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at 3:52 p.m., deputies from the Norco Sheriff’s Office responded to a business in the 1200 block of Hamner Avenue, in the City of Norco. Upon arrival, deputies learned an adult male suspect had sexually assaulted two adult females and one juvenile. All three incidents occurred inside of the business, while the victims were shopping. The suspect was able to flee the location prior to the arrival of the deputies. Store security camera footage captured the suspect on video.  On Saturday, September 16, 2017, about 3:57 p.m., deputies were advised the suspect had returned to the business and left after being inside the store for several minutes. Deputies were able to develop investigative leads that led to the identification and location of the suspect. On Sunday, September 17, deputies contacted the suspect at his residence in the city of Eastvale. The suspect was identified as Miguel Muro, age 30. The suspect was subsequently arrested for several counts of sexual battery and booked at the Robert Presley Detention Center. The Norco Sheriff’s Office is concerned there may be additional victims who might have been assaulted by the same suspect. They are encouraged to contact Deputy Robertson of the Norco Sheriff’s Office at 270-5673. Citizens may also submit a tip using the Sheriff’s CrimeTips online form.

 

INCIDENT: WANTED GANG MEMBER IN POSSESSION OF FIREARM AND DRUGS

WHEN: 9/21/2017

WHERE: Dirt Field near 34th St. and Wallace St., Jurupa Valley

DETAILS: On September 21, 2017, about 1:45 PM, members of the Riverside County Sheriff Department’s Region 7 Gang Task Force contacted a Hispanic male adult living in an abandoned motorhome in a dirt field near 34th Street and Wallace Street in Jurupa Valley. Task Force officers recognized the male as 29 year-old Jurupa Valley resident Miguel Angel Aguilar. Task Force officers also recognized Aguilar as being a member of a criminal street gang. Aguilar was also being sought for an active PRCS or Post Release Community Supervision felony warrant and an additional felony warrant for vehicle theft.  Task Force officers conducted a probation search of the motorhome and located a loaded firearm and methamphetamine. Aguilar was arrested and later booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center for the following charges:

  • Felon in possession of a firearm
  • Felon in possession of drugs with a loaded firearm
  • Gang member in possession of a loaded and unregistered firearm
  • Felon in possession of ammunition
  • Under the influence of methamphetamine while armed
  • Two outstanding felony warrants

 

INCIDENT: INDOOR MARIJUANA CULTIVATION, THEFT OF UTILITIES, POSSESSION OF UNREGISTERED FIREARM

WHEN: 9/21/2017

WHERE: 6400 Block of Emerald Downs, Eastvale

DETAILS: On September 21, 2017, at 4:00 PM, members of the Jurupa Valley Station’s Special Enforcement Team served a search warrant in the 6400 block of Emerald Downs in the city of Eastvale. Evidence of illegal marijuana cultivation along with an electrical bypass to steal electricity were located inside of the residence. The following suspects were arrested and booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center for cultivation of marijuana, possession of cocaine, theft of utilities and possession of an unregistered firearm:

  • Yong Heng Huang, 20-year-old resident of Eastvale
  • Jia Jun Li, 20-year-old resident of Eastvale
  • Jing Feng Ma, 20-year-old resident of Eastvale
  • Da Yi Xiong, 21-year-old resident of Pasadena

 

 

When Steak Met Potatoes

Photo courtesy: Hello Fresh

and Creamed Kale with Peppercorn Sauce

By Hello Fresh

 

Cooking Time: 30 min.

Servings: 4

Nutrition: Calories: 525

Ingredients:

  • Yukon Gold Potatoes- 24 oz.
  • Kale- 8 oz
  • Shallot- 2
  • Black Peppercorns- ½ tsp
  • Sirloin Steak- 24 oz
  • Beef Stock Concentrate- 2
  • Sour Cream- 8 tbsp
  • Oil- 2 tbsp
  • Butter- 2 tbsp

 

Preparation:

  1. Preheat and prep. Wash and dry all produce. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut potatoes into ¾-inch-thick wedges. Remove and discard stems and ribs from kale. Chop or tear leaves into 1-inch pieces. Halve, peel, and mince shallot. Use a mallet or heavy pan to pound and crush peppercorns in their bag until coarsely ground.
  2. Roast Potatoes. Toss potatoes with a drizzle of oil and a pinch of salt and pepper on a baking sheet or baking dish. Roast in oven until tender and lightly browned, 30-35 minutes, tossing halfway through.
  3. Cook Kale. Melt 1 TBSP butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add kale and a splash of water. Cook until leaves are completely wilted and very tender, 4-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat, keeping kale in pan.
  4. Sear Steak. Heat a drizzle of oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat. Season steak all over with salt and pepper. Add to pan and cook to desired doneness, 4-7 minutes per side. Remove from pan and set aside to rest, 5 minutes.
  5. Make Peppercorn Sauce: Heat another drizzle of oil in same pan. Add shallot and ¼ tsp crushed peppercorns (more or less to taste). Cook until shallots are soft, 2-3 minutes. Add stock concentrate and ½ cup water. Scrape up any browned bits from pan. Bring to a simmer and let bubble until reduced by half, 2-3 minutes. Remove pan from heat, then stir in half the sour cream.
  6. Make Creamed Kale and Plate. Return pan with kale to medium heat. When just warmed, remove from heat and stir in remaining sour cream. Season with salt and pepper. Slice steak against the grain. Divide between plates and serve next to potatoes and kale. Drizzle with sauce.

Don’t Laugh

By Mark Hopper

 

Recently we had a clean up day to get ready for our church’s 50th birthday party.  There was one specific area on our property that really needed some sprucing up. The ground cover was thinning out and we agreed to order some new mulch and bark to make it look better.The area that we targeted was on the southwest edge of our property.  We refer to it as the “point” on the right side of the driveway that exits our site.  It is an odd shape – not quite a triangle but certainly not a clean square or rectangle.  One of the men agreed to order the mulch if I could just give him the dimensions of the area to be covered. The site was too large for a tape measure, so I simply walked over the space estimating that my step or stride would be about 3 feet long.  That is what golfers do on the fairway to estimate their distance to the green.  Find a fixed distance on the fairway and then “walk it off” to your golf ball.  By adding or subtracting your steps, you would get a pretty accurate distance to the green, sounded pretty simple to me.  So I “walked off” the length and width of the area to be covered with mulch and came up with a number that I shared with the man ordering the material.  He gave my estimate to the supplier and they ordered the bark / mulch. I was a little surprised when I heard how many bags of mulch the supplier was sending, Using the information I gave him, he estimated that we would need about 400 bags of mulch.  Four hundred bags!!  That was certainly more bags than I thought we would need, but remember, I was only the “estimator”.  The mulch man was the expert.  Who was I to question his knowledge and experience?When I told our crew of volunteers how many bags that we had ordered, they laughed!  Four hundred bags of mulch for that small area.  They all thought I was crazy.  But, it was too late to back down now.  The delivery truck was on the way with 400 bags of mulch and bark. When the delivery truck arrived at our church, it was loaded with pallets of material.  Most of it was for us!  It was a full-size 18 wheeler flat bed truck.  I can’t even describe how big it looked piled high with pallets of mulch!  The truck was so big, it had difficulty pulling into our parking lot! Did I mention that the truck driver had to use a fork lift to off load the pallets onto our parking lot?  I think there were 4-5 pallets.  Each of them taller than any man on our crew.  Four hundred bags of mulch on 4 or 5 pallets taller than us.  That was an impressive sight! Fortunately, the crew of volunteers took it all in stride.  They continued to poke fun at me for my extravagant estimate but they graciously unloaded the bags of mulch and spread them over the target area.  We all agreed that the new mulch and bark looked great. As we neared the end of the project, I did point out to the team that we were not short on materials!  We had plenty of mulch!  In fact, we had enough mulch to also fill all of the flower beds at our church with a plenty to spare!  I’m sure that the event committee was pleased to see 400 bags of new mulch enhancing the appearance of our property just in time for our 50th birthday party. I think we all can learn a lesson from this experience.  When in doubt, order more than less.  Trust the experts.  Trust your instincts.  Don’t worry if you order too much mulch.  My new slogan is, “You can never have too much mulch”! Let me again invite you to our church’s 50th birthday party on Saturday, October 21st.  Free food and activities begin at 1:00 PM with the main event from 4:30 – 6:00 PM.  I hope you will come and enjoy this special day with us.  And, come see the new mulch, 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

 

History 101

Photo courtesy: Google

October 17, 1931: Al Capone Goes to Prison

By History.com

 

On this day in 1931, gangster Al Capone is sentenced to 11 years in prison for tax evasion and fined $80,000, signaling the downfall of one of the most notorious criminals of the 1920s and 1930s.

Alphonse Gabriel Capone was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1899 to Italian immigrants. He was expelled from school at 14, joined a gang and earned his nickname “Scarface” after being sliced across the cheek during a fight. By 1920, Capone had moved to Chicago, where he was soon helping to run crime boss Johnny Torrio’s illegal enterprises, which included alcohol-smuggling, gambling and prostitution. Torrio retired in 1925 after an attempt on his life and Capone, known for his cunning and brutality, was put in charge of the organization.

Prohibition, which outlawed the brewing and distribution of alcohol and lasted from 1920 to 1933, proved extremely lucrative for bootleggers and gangsters like Capone, who raked in millions from his underworld activities. Capone was at the top of the F.B.I.’s “Most Wanted” list by 1930, but he avoided long stints in jail until 1931 by bribing city officials, intimidating witnesses and maintaining various hideouts. He became Chicago’s crime kingpin by wiping out his competitors through a series of gangland battles and slayings, including the infamous St. Valentine’s Day Massacre in 1929, when Capone’s men gunned down seven rivals. This event helped raise Capone’s notoriety to a national level.

Among Capone’s enemies was federal agent Elliot Ness, who led a team of officers known as “The Untouchables” because they couldn’t be corrupted. Ness and his men routinely broke up Capone’s bootlegging businesses, but it was tax-evasion charges that finally stuck and landed Capone in prison in 1931. Capone began serving his time at the U.S. Penitentiary in Atlanta, but amid accusations that he was manipulating the system and receiving cushy treatment, he was transferred to the maximum-security lockup at Alcatraz Island, in California’s San Francisco Bay. He got out early in 1939 for good behavior, after spending his final year in prison in a hospital, suffering from syphilis.

Plagued by health problems for the rest of his life, Capone died in 1947 at age 48 at his home in Palm Island, Florida.

Theft Investigation and Arrest in Norco Leads To Evidence of Eastvale Theft

Theft Investigation and Arrest:

On October 16, 2017, at approximately 2:00 p.m., deputies from the Norco Sheriff’s Office responded to a theft at a business, located in the 1200 block of Hamner Avenue, in the city of Norco.  
Three suspects entered the business, took merchandise, and exited without paying. Officers arrived at the location and contacted a suspect (later identified as Melargo Bobo, age 20 of Lancaster). Two other suspects (later identified as Oshaunice Holderness, age 25 of Lancaster, and Angelica Bobo, age 25 of Lancaster) were also located after they attempted to drive away from the location. Deputies located additional evidence inside of the vehicle linking them to an additional theft that occurred at a retail business located in the 12400 block of Limonite, in the city of Eastvale.

All three suspects were arrested and booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center, located in the city of Riverside for grand theft and conspiracy. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is encouraged to contact Deputy Bloomer or Deputy Robertson from the Norco Sheriff’s Office at (951) 270-5673.

Citizens may also submit a tip using the Sheriff’s CrimeTips online form.

http://www.riversidesheriff.org/press/jvs17-1016.asp

Candlelight Vigil

Photo by Will and Darlene Stickles

The Candle light vigil was held on October 5, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. in the Eleanor Roosevelt High School front parking lot.  The vigil was heartfelt and well attended. Many people shared experiences, offered condolences, and gave respect to those who have passed during this terrible tragedy.

Eastvale Community News Complete Edition October 2017

The Eastvale Community News covers local news for Eastvale, Norco,  Corona, and Chino. Click the following link to access the complete issue in pdf format: EastvaleNews.10-2017

WHAT YOUR TEEN DRIVER NEEDS TO KNOW TO SURVIVE

WHAT YOUR TEEN DRIVER NEEDS TO KNOW TO SURVIVE
Car crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers, ahead of all other types of injury, disease, or violence. To shed light on this epidemic and reduce the number of lives lost, the Pomona Police Department wants to draw public attention to National Teen Driver Safety Week, October 15-21. 

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that nationwide in 2015, 1,972 drivers, age 15-18, were involved in fatal collisions. In 2015, in California, 283 teens were behind the wheel at the time of fatal collisions, and 63 percent of those young drivers were at fault. 

Teen Driver Safety Week will help parents focus attention on setting rules for their teen driver before allowing them to get behind the wheel. Parents and guardians must set firm driving rules to impact their teen’s driving behavior. They can be the difference between life and death.   

Inexperience is one of the leading causes of teen collisions. The most important thing a parent can do for a new teen driver is to stay involved in their driving life. Take frequent drives with your newly licensed teens to monitor their progress. Parents can reduce the dangerous and sometimes deadly behaviors, such as alcohol consumption, driving without seat belts, speeding, carrying extra passengers, and driving distracted. 

“Cell phone use continues to be a serious and often deadly distraction for all drivers, but it’s a significant problem among young, inexperienced drivers,” said Rhonda Craft, Director of the California Office of Traffic Safety. “If you’re a parent, guardian, or mentor to a teen driver, lead by example and encourage them to put the phone down and focus on the road. No text message or social media post is more valuable than their lives or the lives of others around them.”

As part of its commitment to educating the motoring public, there are programs for teen drivers and their families:

Start Smart conducted by law enforcement personnel is a driver safety education class that targets new and future licensed drivers between the ages of 15-19 and their parents/guardians. 

The CHP has released a mobile application (app) for Start Smart, designed to assist young people through the process of obtaining their California driver license. The app includes a step-by-step guide covering everything from the Department of Motor Vehicles Driver Handbook and the final steps for obtaining a provisional license, to ultimately achieving an unrestricted California driver license.

Every 15 Minutes focuses on high school juniors and seniors, challenging them to think about drinking, driving, personal safety, the responsibility of making mature decisions, and the impact their decisions have on family, friends, and many others.

Impact Teen Drivers, a non-profit organization parented with CHP is dedicated to saving lives through evidence-based educational programs that support good decision-making strategies behind the wheel.

California Friday Night Live Partnership, working with high schools and middle schools to educate teens about traffic safety and impaired driving awareness including Town Hall meetings, prom related campaigns, and parent awareness programming.

The Power to Youth and the Power of Parents, MADD’s multi-sensory high school assembly education program highlighting the dangers of teen impaired driver.

Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), educating and bring awareness to California communities of the human toll caused by alcohol related crashes to high school and middle school programs.

Pomona PD is aware of the importance of role models in a youth’s development. Parents and others setting the example and education of new drivers and their families is regarded as a critical function to help keep everyone safe while driving.

Prepared by: Traffic Services

Pomona Police Department

909-620-2156

District Caps Administrator Health Benefit Costs

District Caps Administrator Health Benefit Costs

At their meeting on October 11, Board members in the Inglewood Unified School District supported the actions of State Administrator Dr. Thelma Meléndez de Santa Ana as she announced the first of several major steps aimed at bringing the District’s deficit budget into balance. At the forefront of expected changes is the District-paid health benefit cost for all school administrators that will be capped, effective January 1, 2018. 

According to Chief Business Official Eugenio Villa, it is estimated that this change will save roughly one million dollars over the next three years. The District is currently working to tackle an approximate and unanticipated eight million dollar shortage that must be addressed quickly. “The benefit cap is the initial step in a current plan to build a sustainable, strategic plan that will result in continuing educational improvements for students, and a solid financial foundation for services,” he adds.
The proposed change impacts approximately 50 administrators; some more than others, with those who select full family coverage impacted the most. All administrators are still eligible for up to $9400 in premiums, but will now have multi-member family coverage at an additional employee expense. The District plans to seek broader options in health coverage in the months ahead and hopes that lower cost plans can be offered in the coming year.

“This is a painful step we struggled to take, but one we made because we have so few options,” said Dr. Meléndez. “We certainly understand the impact this will have in some families. But in the current insurance climate, and given the financial conditions of the district, we must contain our benefit costs. There are so few places in our budget where we can make decisions that get us closer to a balanced budget. Increasing our state loan does not bring us closer to local control.” 

The District is currently under state control because due to a budget shortfall and is presently repaying a $28 million State loan. The current deficit was discovered when Eugenio Villa acquired the top finance position during the summer. He called it “a perfect storm of financial issues” which included enrollment and funding projection inaccuracies, escalating costs of health benefits for employees, and the impact of a State loan repayment on the general fund. 

In an ongoing effort to address the deficit this year and return the District to stronger financial footing in upcoming years, Dr. Meléndez will be bringing a series of proposals forward. She announced that school consolidations and closures will be needed, and that efforts will be made to attract additional income through efficient use and lease of un-occupied district property. She noted that many vacant positions will not be filled; and that in non-teaching units of the District – mainly administrative offices, had its budgets reduced by 20%. 

“We will be building a stronger strategic plan with staff and community input over the next couple of months, and believe that we can weather these cuts with the cooperation of our community, unions and our Board,” says Dr. Meléndez. “I am confident, in a couple of years from now, that this Board will be making independent financial decisions in the best interests of our students, staff and taxpayers. We will also be celebrating significant improvements and outstanding academic achievement throughout this District.”

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THE 241 TOLL ROAD IS NOW OPEN in both directions

THE 241 TOLL ROAD IS NOW OPEN in both directions between the 91 Freeway and Santiago Canyon Road/Chapman Avenue. The northbound Santiago Canyon Road/Chapman Avenue on-ramp and southbound off-ramp remain closed for fire equipment access. Lane reductions on the 241 Toll Road are in place. 
With the closed section of the roadway re-opened, drivers are asked to pardon continuing work, waste and damage that may be visible. Drivers should also expect delays and lane reductions. Wind conditions continue to be monitored to assure the safety of drivers.

We would like to thank the California Highway Patrol, Caltrans, Orange County Fire Authority, Anaheim Fire and Rescue, Cal Fire, and especially the repair crews that are working 24/7 to open the 241 Toll Road safely.

Thank you for your patience.

Chino Road Closures This Weekend

City of Chino – Government

19 hrs · 

Planned road closures are taking place this weekend and in the incoming week to work on infrastructure in the area. Please plan accordingly and allow extra travel time. To view a map with closures and alternate routes, visit www.cityofchino.org/residents.

1. Benson Avenue between Chino Avenue and Schaefer Avenue will be closed in both directions from Friday, 10/3 at 3pm to Sunday, 10/15 at 10pm. Southern California Gas will be working on the gas lines.

2. Chino Avenue between Benson Avenue and 16th Street will be closed in both directions from 10/16-11/1. The City of Chino is scheduled to work on the storm drain.

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A suspect is arrested for assault with a deadly weapon after striking a man with a skateboard several times

A suspect is arrested for assault with a deadly weapon after striking a man with a skateboard several times

Date/Time: Thursday, October 12th, 2017 Incident: Assault With A Deadly Weapon 

Location: 13000 Block of Emerald Way, Chino Hills 

Suspect: Eric Frazin, 31 years old, Chino Hills 

SUMMARY: 

On Thursday, October 12, 2017 at approximately 11:21 a.m., Chino Hills Deputies responded to the 13000 block of Emerald Way reference an assault with a deadly weapon investigation. Deputies discovered the suspect struck the victim several times on the head, with a skateboard. Deputies responded to the same location earlier in the day when the same suspect, identified as Eric Frazin, vandalized his neighbor’s vehicle. 

Upon arrival, deputies located the victim who was suffering from facial lacerations and head trauma. Eric Frazin fled the scene in his vehicle and after an area check was conducted, deputies were unable to locate Frazin or his vehicle. The victim was transported to an area hospital to be treated for his injuries. 

At about 7:15 p.m., while conducting surveillance on Frazin’s residence, deputies received information he was in the city of Pomona. Frazin was located and arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and booked at the West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga. 

Anyone with additional information is urged to call Sergeant Babel or the MET Team at the Chino Hills Police Department or WeTip at 1 (800) 78-CRIME or http://www.wetip.com

SOUTHBOUND 241 IS OPEN

SOUTHBOUND 241 IS OPEN: The southbound 241 Toll Road between the 91 Freeway and Santiago Canyon Road/Chapman Avenue is now open. Drivers can now access the southbound 241 Toll Road from the 91 Freeway and drive all the way to Irvine and Rancho Santa Margarita. The right lane and shoulder will remain closed for fire truck access.   
Please drive safely.

The northbound 241 Toll Road between Santiago Canyon Road/Chapman Avenue and the 91 Freeway remains closed. Watch for updates regarding northbound lanes later today.

SB County Sheriff’s Department receives grant 

Advisory:
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department receives grant for Specialized Traffic Enforcement & Crash Prevention
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Receives Grant For

Special Traffic Enforcement and Crash Prevention

The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department has been awarded a $463,000.00 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a year-long program of special enforcements and public awareness efforts to prevent traffic related deaths and injuries. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department will use the funding as part of the county’s ongoing commitment to keep our roadways safe and improve the quality of life through both enforcement and education.

After falling to a ten-year low in 2010, the number of persons killed on roadways has climbed nearly 17 percent across the state, with 3,429 fatalities in 2015. Particularly alarming is the rise in pedestrian and bicycle fatalities that now comprise nearly 25 percent of all traffic deaths, along with the growing dangers of distracting technologies and the emergence of drug-impaired driving. This grant funding will provide opportunities to combat these and other devastating problems such as speeding and crashes at intersections. 

 “Unsafe behaviors account for 94 percent of traffic crashes,” said OTS Director Rhonda Craft. “This grant emphasizes the two most effective ways to change behaviors – education and enforcement. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, with assistance from the Office of Traffic Safety, will use these tools to help keep our streets safe.”

Activities that the grant will fund include:

Educational presentations

DUI saturation patrols

Bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement

Motorcycle safety enforcement

Distracted driving enforcement

Seat belt and child safety seat enforcement

Speed, red light, and stop sign enforcement 

While alcohol remains the worst offender for DUI crashes, The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department supports the new effort from OTS that aims to drive awareness that “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze.” Prescription medications and marijuana can also be impairing by themselves, or in combination with alcohol, and can result in a DUI arrest.  

Funding for this program is from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. #sheriffgrant #sheriff #sbsheriff #grant #patrol #traffic

CORONA PD RECEIVES $75,000 GRANT FOR TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT & CRASH PREVENTION

CORONA PD RECEIVES $75,000 GRANT FOR TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT & CRASH PREVENTION

– The Corona Department has been awarded a $75,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a year-long program of special enforcements and public awareness efforts to prevent traffic related deaths and injuries. The funding will be used for the City’s ongoing commitment to keep our roadways safe and improve the quality of life through enforcement and education. 

“Unsafe behaviors account for 94 percent of traffic crashes,” said OTS Director Rhonda Craft. “This grant emphasizes the two most effective ways to change behaviors – education and enforcement. The Corona Police Department, with assistance from the Office of Traffic Safety, will use these tools to help keep the City of Corona streets safe.”

After falling to a ten year low in 2010, the number of persons killed on roadways has climbed nearly 17 percent across the state, with 3,429 fatalities in 2015. Particularly alarming is the rise in pedestrian and bicy cle fatalities that now comprise nearly 25 percent of all traffic deaths along with the growing dangers of distracting technologies and the emergence of drug-impaired driving. This grant funding will provide opportunities to combat these and other devastating problems such as speeding and crashes at intersections.

“The rise in impaired drivers is very concerning,” said Chief of Police Michael Abel. “The Corona Police Department is dedicated to reducing the amount of impaired drivers by education through our Drive 4 Life program, proactive enforcement operations, and our community outreach.” 

Activities that the grant will fund include: 

• Educational presentations

• DUI checkpoints

• DUI saturation patrols

• Bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement

• Motorcycle safety enforcement

• Distracted driving enforcement

• Seat belt and child safety seat enforcement

• Speed, red light, and stop sign enforcement

While alcohol remains the worst offender for DUI crashes, The Corona Police Department supports the new effort from OTS that aims to increase awareness that “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze.” Prescription medications and marijuana can also be impairing by themselves, or in combination with alcohol and can result in a DUI arrest.

Funding for this program is from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. If you have any information about this Office of Traffic Safety Grant, please contact Sergeant Michael Nielsen at 951-739-4885 or email Michael.Nielsen@CoronaCA.gov. #coronapd #dui #policegrant #eastvalenews

What Does 4% vs. 6% Mean?

By Sarah Sanchez

Southern California – What does 4% opposed to 6% really mean? If you’re selling your home, you’ll pay a 6% commission to the realtors. But with Gil Rivera from SellYourCasa.com you’ll only pay 4% for the SAME AMOUNT OF WORK! So if your home sells for $500,000, at 6% you’ll fork over $30,000 for commission. With Gil Rivera, you’ll only pay $20,000 for both realtors to split. That’s a savings of $10,000!!

Rivera’s Sellers love the fact that he offers a discounted commission, but with full service.  Rivera’s offer of 4% Total Commission for Sellers includes 2.5% to the Buyer’s Agent and 1.5% to Rivera’s office.  Most Realtors negotiate a 6% commission because they have to split the fees with their brokerage. But, as Rivera is the Broker, he passes on the savings to the Seller. This will save Sellers thousands of dollars in commission fees.  His team offers full service for that discounted rate including high quality flyers, professional photos, open houses (as allowable by Seller), and extended advertising coverage on the Internet and social media.

Now, more about what you’re getting from Gil Rivera at SellYourCasa.com: It’s important to know all aspects of your business.  For Gil Rivera from SellYourCasa.com, he absolutely knows every aspect of buying and selling a home.  He is a reliable, experienced, and an affordable Realtor, Broker, and Certified Appraiser.

Rivera sells houses, condos, and two to four unit investment properties in Riverside, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, and Orange counties. He just recently sold another home in Eastvale last month. He also does real estate appraisals for banks, estates, trusts, divorces, attorneys, refinances, home purchases, and probate/inheritance for tax purposes. In addition, Rivera has assistants that work with him who are fluent in Spanish and Chinese, helping to reach people of different dialects all over Southern California.

Rivera’s philosophy is to “treat my clients the way I want to be treated.” In fact, Rivera said that he became a Realtor because he did not like the way his Realtor treated him when he was buying his home. Rivera shows respect for his clients at all times. He listens to what they say, so that he can better serve them.

Rivera also does not push his Buyers into a sale. Rivera said, “I always tell Buyers: ‘You will know right away when we walk into the house that’s meant for you’.  Whether it takes a week or months, my Buyers will always be satisfied with their purchase and never pressured into it.”

Rivera’s current promotion is, “We will SELL your house in four weeks at highest value! We only request a listing period of four weeks, while most other Realtors ask for a six month listing.” Rivera says that “Buyers need to know that they do not need to pay their Realtor any fees for representing them on a purchase. The Buyer’s agent is paid by the Seller, not the Buyer.

Check out Rivera’s website at http://www.SellYourCasa.com to see how many different cities Rivera has sold in and for additional information about his company. You can also call the toll free number at (877) 888-SOLD (7653), or cell phone number (909) 967-4525. He also currently has large freeway billboard signs throughout the San Gabriel Valley and Inland Empire.Call today for a free market evaluation.

A San Bernardino man is arrested after pointing a laser at a Sheriff’s Helicopter

A San Bernardino man is arrested after pointing a laser at a Sheriff’s HelicopterDATE/TIME: October 11, 2017 1:10 a.m. 

INCIDENT: Laser Strike of Aircraft

LOCATION: 300th Block E 20th Avenue, San Bernardino

SUSPECT: Christopher Flora, 35 years old, San Bernardino 

VICTIM(S): Sheriff’s Flight Crew

SUMMARY: 

On Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at 1:10 a.m. Sheriff’s helicopter 40king8 was on patrol over the City of San Bernardino. While on patrol, the crew (a pilot and flight officer) was struck multiple times by a purple laser. Using the FLIR camera, the crew was able to locate the subject in a back yard of a residence and directed officers to that location.

San Bernardino Police Department responded to the residence and contacted a male and a female who were the only two subjects at the residence. The crew was able to rule out the female subject as a suspect. After an investigation, the male who was later identified as Christopher Flora, was arrested for a violation of Penal Code Section PC248, a felony.  

Flora was transported and booked at the West Valley Detention Center. He is being held on $25,000 bail.

Refer: Sergeant Dan Futscher

Station: Station 40/ Aviation Unit

Phone No. (909) 252-4100

Case No. SBPD DR#17-118897

#sheriff #helicopter #laser #sheriffarrest 

My love, My hero

By Haily Holiday

A hero to me is a someone who is endowed with great strength. Someone who is admired for their courage and their ability to act quickly. To me it is someone that gives a sense of security in a tragic situation.
Thank you to all my heroes.
To the heroic man (my guy) who bravely covered my body with his as the bullets hit all around us. Thank you. To the woman who assured me that we were going to make it out alive. Thank you. To the woman who held my hand (Kim) as I screamed for Jesus to hold us all in his arms. Thank you. To the men who surrounded all of the woman with their bodies, shielding us from bullet after bullet. Thank you. To the man (my guy) that spoke gently to me..assuring me that we needed to get behind the metal structure and to run as fast as I could when there was a break in the spraying of bullets. Thank you. To the man (my guy) who helped corral all of us girls behind the air conditioner. Thank you. To the woman who unbuttoned my shorts and let me cry like a baby for peeing my pants in fear. Thank you. To the woman who let me leave the stall open to the bathroom because I didn’t want to be in there alone. Thank you. To the men who let me come inside the men’s restroom to wait for my guy because I didn’t want to be left behind. Thank you. To the young girl who picked me up off the ground as I collapsed in total disbelief of what was truly happening. Thank you. To the man who gave me water. Thank you. To the man (my guy) who stopped and helped a bleeding man and assured me that he was going to be okay. Thank you. To the woman who prayed with me for Gods grace while we plugged our ears at the sound of the screaming and bullets. Thank you. To my sister who has not stopped comforting me. Thank you. And for the outpouring love and support through texts and calls to check on us and offer help in any way. Thank you. I wish I can say thank you to each one of you that held me that night.
I am able to say thank you and hug my family and friends today. I am deeply humbled. But my heart feels so much guilt. While I continue to find strength to get through each day, many can’t get through even a minute. Why did I survive over the several others that did not? How can I smile today and give glory to God that I am here when others aren’t? My heart is broken and I do not know if I will ever be the same. This has taken the very best of me and taken my security away. My heart aches for all those who have lost their loved ones. Your pain is indescribable and I am so very sorry that you are hurting. I will continue to pray for each of you to find peace. We may never know the answer why but one thing I do know is that LOVE conquers all.

My love..thank you for being my hero.

3 Things Everyone Living with Arthritis Should Know

By StatePoint

Arthritis includes more than 100 rheumatic diseases and conditions that affect joints. If you are living with arthritis, here are a few things you should consider.

1. Arthritis can affect people of all ages. Many people think of arthritis as an affliction that only affects adults as they reach old age or athletes who have suffered an injury (known as osteoarthritis). Although the incidence of arthritis does increase with age, younger people can also be affected by the disease. Autoimmune forms of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis, often strike people by the time they are middle-aged. Overall, it’s estimated that nearly one-fourth of all adults in the United States (22.7 percent, 54.4 million) have doctor-diagnosed arthritis. Seven percent of 18-44 year olds and 29 percent of 45-64 year olds report doctor-diagnosed arthritis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

2. You can now track your condition better and get support. Being diagnosed with a lifelong, chronic disease like arthritis can be overwhelming. Finding support, from friends, family, colleagues and online communities can help. For example, ArthritisPower, accessed online or downloaded as a free mobile app for android and iPhone, allows people with all forms of arthritis to track symptoms and treatments to see how they are doing over time. Users can send their results to doctors in advance of appointments to encourage more personalized and productive discussions. Note that ArthritisPower is a research registry. That means people must sign an informed consent to donate their data to researchers and learn more about other specific research studies announced in the app. The more people who participate in the registry, the more scientists can discover about arthritis. To learn more, visit arthritispower.org.

3. Surgery can help. In healthy joints, cartilage covers the ends of bones, allowing them to move smoothly and without pain. When arthritis (all forms) wears away or damages the protective cartilage, and other non-surgical treatments have proved unsuccessful, joint replacement (usually of the knee or the hip) is typically recommended, according to the American College of Rheumatology.

When an orthopedic surgeon replaces a joint, it involves removing worn out cartilage from both sides of the joint, followed by resurfacing of the joint with a metal and plastic replacement implant that looks and functions much like a normal joint. Over the past two decades, the safety and effectiveness of surgery, and the variety of hip and knee joint replacement devices has improved, thanks to research driven by surgeons and device makers. What’s missing, say experts, is a better understanding of patient experiences and preferences, particularly regarding what they value when making the decision to undergo surgery, pick a surgeon, and select a device.

“The good news is that this research is underway by patient-led research communities, such as ArthritisPower,” says W. Benjamin Nowell, Ph.D., Director of Patient-Centered Research at CreakyJoints, the online patient support community.

If you need joint surgery, it’s important that your preferences are central to your decision making at every step of the way, from timing of surgery, surgeon, implant device and recovery plan. Make sure to ask questions, get second opinions, and seek support. Surgery and recovery can be hard, but talking about them shouldn’t be.