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Clark’s “Live Better” Health Tip: Step Right Up!

By C Doussett MPH, RDN

 

Good news for anyone currently writing or planning on writing a diet book. There is enough consumer confusion and low-powered studies on so many aspects of diet and nutrition, that a well-thought out title and one celebrity endorsement is all you need. Is that to say that diet books don’t work if you work them or have their place on our bookshelves (or mobile reading device)? Certainly they do, as long as we recognize universal patterns of weight loss techniques and subscribe to the notion that anything we are told to do is temporary, as we work out personal habits that lead to lasting change.

There are two aspects of almost every diet book sure to be present and in congruence. The first is the ever-so-imperceptible, yet ubiquitous introductory caloric deficit. Rapid weight loss is the hallmark of diet books and is attributed, at first, to caloric restriction and water loss. This weight loss is rarely fat loss (desired target), as it tends to be primarily water due to carbohydrate (carbs) restriction. Focusing on carb reduction does two things; firstly, many carbs we eat are water rich themselves either inherently or via water preparation and cooking methods. Secondly, once carbs are digested in the body they are stored with three times their weight in water along with ingested fluids. Lose the carbs and water follows! After carb restriction we factor in the prescribed “permissible” food recommendations which limit our food choices; thereby reducing total fat and sugar percentages and protein sources. Everyone seems to be in agreement that sugar consumption should be reduced, but fat intake percentages is a very personal number that needs to be arrived at dutifully. Diet hack alert: while most non-dieting Americans get enough protein from eating pizza, grain-based desserts, and chicken nuggets, most dieters do not. Dieters should prioritize protein either by eating some with every meal or, more exactingly, calculating how many grams are needed daily and ingesting larger amounts in fewer sittings (1/2 to 1-1/2 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight is an excellent starting point).

The second diet-book “trick-up-the-sleeve” is the imposition of order on chaotic eating patterns. Simply put, most of us tend to eat in a disorganized manner according to the dictates of our wants and not our goals. Choosing four or five nutritious meals and rotating them allows us to assess more accurately how we feel, how we perform, and how we sleep; all important outcomes when assessing our diets. Or we can learn about meal choices when eating out, or how to shop the periphery of a super market, or how protein in the morning tends to balance sugar cravings during the day. All very orderly impositions on our often hectic, chaotic, and stressful daily life.

Finally, since consumer trends have proven we like diet books and will continue to purchase them, here are some well-researched and easy-to-read book recommendations you may want to consider adding to your collection.

  • “The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living”, Volek & Phinney. This is for individuals who may have become disenchanted with other approaches to weight loss and are looking to shake things up.
  • “The Hungry Brain”, S. Guyenet. For those looking for a little more science in their reading. Spoiler alert: carbs are not the enemy
  • “Always Hungry”, D. Ludwig. For individuals diagnosed with prediabetes or have a family history of diabetes or obesity: contains delicious recipes.
  • “The Complete Mediterranean Diet”, M. Ozner. This alluring diet has been well tested and modern day iterations provide excellent eating templates.
  • “Fork over Knives: The Cookbook”, D. Sroufe. Plant-based recipe book, companion to a thought-provoking documentary.

As always, have healthy day!

Silently Sad

By Michael Armijo

I have been silently and solemnly sad lately. I miss my buddy. My BFF. But he’s in heaven. He made it. But I lose sight of the truth. So I try to fix it myself. These are the times when you sit solemnly while tears flow from your eyes. You feel overwhelmed and saddened by loss. By “how it could’ve been”. Or “how it should’ve been.” That’s when the bitter side of loss rears it’s ugly head.

So lately I’ve had distractions. I’ve allowed them into my mind. I’ve let them corrupt my spirit. My morals. I’ve entertained thoughts that are not in sync with what I should be honoring. The things that have given me peace and freedom are being neglected. Put to the wayside out of convenience and out of selfishness. So I cry for many reasons. Many failures. Many painful moments.

But it’s also refreshing releasing your emotions. So with the bad comes the good. I believe we just have to remember to let go and let God. To do a personal inventory of our morals. Then confess to our god our wrongs. Then make amends for what we’ve done. Help your fellow man. And then we must forgive ourselves and feel good about our ability to be a better human.

These are creeds I try to live by. Realistic goals that have provided me with peace and understanding. When people point fingers and accuse others of bad intentions because it’s their own world is upside down. Not because we are bad people. It’s their intention to take us off our higher levels of morality and drag us to their level of pain and sorrow. That’s the only way we can see darkness is by living in it. Those who accuse are usually the ones who commuting their own accusations. Living by hate in a faceless keyboarded environment can sometimes result in death by the same action. So change your ways by changing your intentions.

Yes. I had been sad lately. Silently. Solemnly. But I realize my weaknesses. And my strengths. And then I realize who really matters. My God. My family, or those who I consider my family. So I will “Amen” myself for having the ability to make life mine again by the grace of God. Amen.

Mt. Sac Olympic Trials: $40 Mil To Local Communities

By Michael Armijo

Walnut – Mt. San Antonio College’s new incoming stadium was chosen for the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials, a move that could potentially bring in over $40 million in revenue for the area. “The Olympic Trials in Eugene Oregon has historically brought in around $38 million dollars to their local economy for the 9 day period that the trials were held during 2012,” said Doug Todd, Director of Track and Cross Country for Mt. Sac. “We haven’t seen the projections for 2016 as of yet, but it should top over $40 million.” Todd also noted that the national and international attention this event will bring to the city of Walnut and immediate surrounding cities, the San Gabriel Valley, the Inland Empire, and even the Los Angeles cities will benefit as well. “We hope for everyone to get on board and benefit from such a historic event.” “As a long time resident of the City of Walnut, I was pleased to hear that Walnut will be hosting the upcoming US Olympic Trials,” said Walnut councilman Bob Pacheco. “It’s a honor and privilege to be selected. I look forward to working with Mt SAC to assure that the athletes receive a warm welcome so they may enjoy the beauty and resources of our community. “WE ARE HONORED to be chosen over such prestigious institutions,” said Mt. Sac Board Member, David Hall in a phone interview Thursday morning. “Our long heritage, very successful trials in past years, the many records set at the college, and the new state of the art facility, are great factors for their choice.” The USA Olympic Trials is the National Championship meet that is held every year, but in an Olympic Year, the National Championships become the meet where the US Olympic Committee chooses who will represent the United States in the Olympic Games in Tokyo. It’s a wonderful, high stakes competition where the top three make the team and number 4 and below do not. There is no appeal process, no automatic entry process for past performances, and no special dispensation for injury or illness. On a certain day and a certain time in June of 2020 right here at Mt. SAC the best athletes in the country will run, jump or throw for the right to represent us in Tokyo, Japan. It’s a real testimony to competition bringing out the best and, sadly, sometimes the worst in people. The selection process wasn’t an easy one either. It started with the submission of a preliminary proposal. Five colleges or Organizations did that. After the initial submission the field was narrowed to three “finalists”. Mt. SAC, along with the University of Oregon and California State University, Sacramento were each scheduled for a site visit and after the site visit had the opportunity to submit a final proposal. The final step was the opportunity to state our case at USATF’s Board of Directors meeting in Sacramento at this year’s National Championships. “We were given 15 minutes to summarize our proposal and then to be ready for questions from the board,” added Todd. “Before that final presentation we were sent a list of things from our proposal that the board wanted clarification on. We needed to discuss those items within our 15 minute presentation.” Mt. Sac’s Hilmer Lodge Stadium is no stranger to such an event as the women’s Olympic trials were held there in 1968. Twenty world records have been set at Hilmer Lodge Stadium, the annual site for the annual Mt. Sac Relays for the last 60 years. The stadium is under renovations and is scheduled to reopen in 2019 with an expanded seating capacity of 21,000. The trials, scheduled for Jun 19-28, 2020, will select US track and field delegation for the Tokyo Games. “I’m very proud of the team that helped bring this to fruition, and excited by the challenge” said Todd to OurWeeklyNews. com. “We are anxious to finalize the last few details for the organization to get the planning started.” Todd is the “meet manager” and Bob Seagrem, a former Olympic Gold Medalist, will be the chairperson of the committee. The last three U.S. Olympic track and field trials were held at Hayward Stadium in Eugene, Ore., the city known as Track Town for its pervasive running culture. The 2000 and 2004 trials were held at Hornet Stadium in Sacramento. Attendance was robust in both cities and both made bids for the 2020 trials. Los Angeles, once the home of many professional track and field meets, hasn’t supported the sport at the pro level in recent years, leaving the Mt. SAC Relays the area’s most prestigious competition, according to the LA Times. “Our team is cohesive and our historical successes are just many factors Mt. Sac is a great choice for this event,” David Hall concluded. “We are looking forward to another successful event.” Lots of work and excitement went into the making of this event as an Olympic site, which is for the first time in Southern California since 1984 when the games were held at the Coliseum. The Walnut stadium was chosen in an 11-2 vote by the USA Track and Field’s board of directors for the Mt. SAC proposal. Mt. Sac is also rebuilding several areas of Hilmer stadium and the plans are completed and being executed. “I couldn’t be happier with the design and the amenities built into the structure. It’s going to be a wonderful facility, one that will be worthy of the outstanding, world’s best athletes that will come here to compete,” added Todd. He also noted they are, based on conversations with the people on campus whose job it is to build this stadium, there has been a few bumps in the road, but he believes that is to be expected in any type of construction project, large or small. “You know we have an ‘Olympic Caliber’ crew of people working on this thing who not only understand every aspect of all that we are attempting to do but who also have an amazing track record, no pun intended, of bringing projects of this scope to completion on time,” added Todd. “This entire goal of bringing the trials to Mt. SAC is a very big TEAM effort. Jokingly I’ve told them a number of times that “if you build it they will come”. We’ve won the bid, the Trials are coming, so now we just need to finish the build. I’m confident our team will build it and complete it on time and I’d like to think they are equally confident that once completed we will host one heck off a great event. Everyone across the San Gabriel Valley and the Inland Empire is very much on board and appreciative of Mt. Sac’s efforts and the leadership of the city as the build takes place. “Mt SAC is an important economic engine for Southern California. Hosting the 2020 Olympic pre-trials will expose the world to Mt SAC’s outstanding amenities and the vast resources it provides within the Greater Los Angeles Area and Southern California,” said Carolyn Anderson, long time advocate and Public Sector Solutions Manager for Waste Management Southern California. ■

Eastvale Crime Recap

INCIDENT: ARSON

WHEN: 8/28/2017

WHERE: Wash near Chandler St. & Hall Ave., Eastvale

DETAILS: On Monday, August 28, 2017, CAL FIRE Law Enforcement Officers arrested Emanuel Alves of Eastvale for allegedly starting a debris fire in a wash near Chandler Street and Hall Avenue the same day.  Alves, 31 was arrested at his home in Eastvale and was transported to the Robert Presley Detention Center in Riverside where he was booked on multiple charges, including: PC 451(d) – 1 Count of Arson to Property, PC 451.1(a)(1) – 1 Count of Previous Conviction of a Felony of Section 451, PC 12022.1(a)(2) – Committing a felony while on parole. Alves is a known arson registrant with a prior arson conviction in Riverside County. For additional information, please contact Senior Public Information Specialist, John Hall of the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office at 951-955-8662.

 

INCIDENT: HOMICIDE

WHEN: 8/25/2017

WHERE: 6900 Block of Adele Ln., Jurupa Valley

DETAILS: On Friday, August 25, 2017, at about 9:48 PM, deputies from the Jurupa Valley Station responded to a call of an assault with a deadly weapon occurring in the 6900 block of Adele Lane, Jurupa Valley. Upon arrival deputies located a Hispanic male suffering from gunshot injuries. The male was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Investigators from the Jurupa Valley Station and Central Homicide Unit responded and assumed the investigation. The investigation is ongoing. No suspects have been arrested.  Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Investigator Paz from the Central Homicide Unit at 951-955-2195.

 

INCIDENT: QUALITY OF LIFE ENFORCEMENT OPERATION

WHEN: 8/24-25/17

WHERE: Various shopping centers and roadways in Jurupa Valley

DETAILS: The Jurupa Valley Station’s Special Enforcement Team is in place to combat current crime trends, suppress gang activity and investigate quality of life complaints from the citizens of the cities of Jurupa Valley and Eastvale. Recently, we received multiple complaints from citizens, shopping center management and city officials regarding aggressive panhandling practices at several shopping centers within the city of Jurupa Valley. We have also received numerous complaints regarding panhandlers who loiter in the center medians of roadways, entrance and exits points of shopping centers and freeway off-ramps. On August 24 and 25, 2017, deputies assigned to the Jurupa Valley Special Enforcement Team conducted directed enforcement and undercover operations in various shopping centers and intersections in order to identify and curtail illegal, aggressive panhandling of shopping center patrons and motorists.  These types of operations will continue within the city of Jurupa Valley over the next few weeks in an effort to stop this activity. The Jurupa Valley Special Enforcement Team issued 17 citations for Jurupa Valley City Ordinance violations, arrested eight subjects for misdemeanor warrants, two subjects for Business and Professions Code violations, one subject for a felony warrant and issued one citation for solicitation near a freeway off-ramp.  All of the subjects contacted, cited and arrested were part of the homeless population within Jurupa Valley. The Jurupa Valley Station also hosts the Homeless Outreach Team for the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, which concentrates on providing assistance and resources to those in need.  There are representatives for the city of Jurupa Valley within the Special Enforcement Team.  Anyone with concerns related to suspicious or criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Jurupa Valley Special Enforcement Team at 951-955-2600.

 

INCIDENT: INDOOR MARIJUANA CULTIVATION/ THEFT OF UTILITIES

WHEN: 8/23/17

WHERE: 14000 block of Silver Stream, Eastvale

DETAILS: On August 23, 2017, at 12:15 PM, members of the Jurupa Valley Station’s Special Enforcement Team, along with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Marijuana Eradication Team, served a search warrant in the 14000 block of Silver Stream in the city of Eastvale.  Evidence of illegal marijuana cultivation along with an electrical bypass to steal electricity were located inside of the residence.  This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact Deputy James Herington at the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station, (951) 955-2600.

 

INCIDENT: FATAL TRAFFIC COLLISION

WHEN: 8/20/17

WHERE: 5800 block of Hamner Ave., Eastvale

DETAILS: On Sunday, August 20, 2017, at 2:30 p.m., officers assigned to the Eastvale Police Department responded to the 5800 block of Hamner Ave., Eastvale, regarding a traffic collision.  The preliminary investigation revealed a 2-year-old juvenile pedestrian sustained serious head injuries after being struck by a vehicle. The juvenile was transported to a local hospital by ambulance.  Life saving measures were unsuccessful and the juvenile later died at the hospital. Impairment does not appear to be a factor in this traffic collision and no criminal charges have been requested at this time. The Eastvale Police Department’s Traffic Collision Reconstruction Team responded to the scene to conduct this investigation.  This investigation is ongoing and we are asking anyone with additional information to contact Deputy Petersen at the Jurupa Valley Station at 951-955-2600.

 

INCIDENT: INDOOR MARIJUANA CULTIVATION, POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA FOR SALE, THEFT OF UTILITIES

WHEN: 8/18/17

WHERE: 14000 block of Henry St., Eastvale

DETAILS: On August 18, 2017, at 10:30 AM, members of the Jurupa Valley Station’s Special Enforcement Team, along with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Marijuana Eradication Team, served a search warrant in the 14000 block of Henry Street in the city of Eastvale.  Evidence of illegal marijuana cultivation along with an electrical bypass to steal electricity were located inside of the residence.  Chris Voong, Guo Yong Xu, and Shu Qiang Chen were arrested and booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center for cultivation of marijuana, possession of marijuana with the intent to sell and theft of utilities.  Anyone with further information regarding this case is urged to contact Deputy James Herington at the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station, (951) 955-2600. Tips for Spotting a Marijuana Grow House: The Eastvale Police Department’s Special Enforcement Team is partnering with the City of Eastvale’s Code Enforcement to combat the recent trend of residential indoor marijuana grow operations. This type of operation usually starts when a rental home is converted in the interior area by covering most or all of the windows. The subjects then make room-by-room conversions throughout the house by bypassing the electrical meter, installing additional electrical wiring, outlets, circuit-breaker panels, commercial grade lighting and air conditioning units. These conversions are extremely hazardous and pose a serious fire risk, not only to the home, but the surrounding homes as well. Some of the tell-tales signs of marijuana grow houses are: All windows are covered from the interior by newspaper or other materials,  Lights and televisions on timers,  Subjects moving in commercial grade electrical equipment during the late night or early morning hours,  No signs of normal residential occupation,  The smell of marijuana emitting from the home,  Can you see wires leading up to the power line before the meter? , Do people come and go at odd hours or do they never seem to be there?,  Are they accumulating the kind of trash a real resident would?,  Do strange cars pull up outside at night? ,  Is anybody taking care of the landscaping? , The sound of the air conditioner running at all the times.  The Eastvale Police Department is seeking information regarding these types of operations. Callers may remain anonymous. Reporting this type of activity can be done by calling Deputy James Herington at the Jurupa Valley Station at (951) 955-2600 or the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department’s dispatch center at (951)776-1099.

 

INCIDENT: DUI/DRIVER’S LICENSE CHECKPOINT

WHEN: 8/17/17

WHERE: Eastvale

DETAILS: The Eastvale Police Department’s Traffic Bureau conducted a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on August 19, 2017, at Hamner Ave. x Schleisman Rd., between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 3:00 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.  The Eastvale Police Department supports the new effort from the Office of Traffic Safety that aims to educate all drivers that “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze.”  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. Results: 621 Vehicles Screened,  1 DUI-Alcohol arrest,  10 Drivers cited/arrested for operating a vehicle unlicensed or while suspended/revoked,  10 citations issued,  3 vehicles were towed. Drivers are encouraged to download the California Office of Traffic Safety DDVIP (Designated Driver VIP) 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 Eastvale Police Department will be conducting another 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.

 

 

INCIDENT: ARMED AND DANGEROUS GANG MEMBER WITH A GUN

WHEN: 8/17/17

WHERE: 9000 block of Mission Blvd., Jurupa Valley

DETAILS: On July 11, 2017, members of the Riverside County Sheriff Department’s Region 7 Gang Task Force began investigating a series of gang vandalism’s throughout the Jurupa Valley area. Task Force officers identified 28 year-old Jurupa Valley resident Anthony Abraham Martinez as the suspect. Martinez is an active participant of a criminal street gang and on parole for assault with a firearm. On July 20, 2017, Task Force officers attempted to apprehend Martinez near a shopping center at the intersection of Mission Boulevard and Glen Street. A foot pursuit ensued and Martinez discarded a loaded handgun. Martinez was able to elude capture. However, the loaded firearm was recovered at scene by Task Force officers. On August 17, 2017, about 4:00 PM, Task Force officers with the assistance of Jurupa Valley Station patrol deputies, K-9 and Sheriff’s Aviation ultimately located and arrested Martinez at a residence in the 9000 block of Mission Boulevard. Martinez was booked into custody at the Robert Presley Detention Center for the following charges: Felon in possession of a firearm,  Felon in possession of ammunition,  Gang member in possession of a firearm,  Possession of an unregistered firearm,  Felony Gang Enhancement,  Felony Vandalism, Felony Parole violation.  Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Sergeant Frank Lodes from the Riverside County Sheriff Department’s Region 7 Gang Task Force at (951) 955-2734.

 

INCIDENT: DRUG INVESTIGATION AND ARREST

WHEN: 8/6/17

WHERE: Hamner Ave. near Sixth St., Norco

DETAILS: On Sunday, August 6, 2017, at 3:30 p.m., a deputy assigned to the Norco Sheriff’s Office conducted a vehicle enforcement stop, on Hamner Avenue near Sixth Street, in the city of Norco. The vehicle driver, later identified as Scott Warren, age 35, a resident of San Bernardino, was determined to be driving while under the influence of drugs and detained for further investigation. The vehicle passengers were identified as Felicia Aguilar, age 27, a resident of San Bernardino, and Richard Prater, age 29, a resident of San Bernardino, and were also determined to be under the influence of drugs. During the subsequent investigation, deputies located evidence related to the sales of narcotics. Warren was arrested for possession of drugs for sales and driving while under the influence of drugs. Aguilar was arrested for being under the influence of drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia. Prater was arrested for drug possession, being under the influence of drugs, and two misdemeanor warrants. All three suspects were booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center for the listed charges.  The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department will be vigilant in investigating all crimes of this nature. If anyone has additional information regarding this investigation, please contact Deputy Robertson at the Norco Sheriff’s Office at 951-270-5673.

 

INCIDENT: NEGLIGENT DISCHARGE

WHEN: 8/4/17

WHERE: 12500 block of Limonite Ave., Eastvale

DETAILS: On Friday, August 4, 2017, at 11:02 PM, dispatch started receiving numerous calls reference a shooting near Limonite Avenue / Hamner Avenue, in the city of Eastvale. Several patrol units responded to the area, but no victims or suspects were located. Initial investigation revealed there was a physical altercation involving 20 or more subjects, and at one point, someone started shooting. All subjects involved in the altercation either fled on foot or in vehicles before the police arrived. This is an on-going investigation. Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact Deputy David Olsen at the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station, (951) 955-2600.

 

INCIDENT: INDOOR MARIJUANA CULTIVATION, POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA FOR SALE, THEFT OF UTILITIES

WHEN: 8/3/17

WHERE: 14000 block of Wolfhound St., Eastvale

DETAILS: On August 3, 2017, at 2:30 PM, members of the Jurupa Valley Station’s Special Enforcement Team, along with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Marijuana Eradication Team, served a search warrant in the 14000 block of Wolfhound Street in the city of Eastvale.  Evidence of illegal marijuana cultivation along with an electrical bypass to steal electricity were located inside of the residence.  Jianguo Li, at 40-year-old resident of New York, was arrested and booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center for cultivation of marijuana, possession of marijuana with the intent to sell and theft of utilities.  Anyone with further information regarding this case is urged to contact Deputy James Herington at the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station, (951) 955-2600.

 

INCIDENT: STOLEN VEHICLE ARREST

WHEN: 8/1/17

WHERE: 1600 block of Hamner Ave., Norco

DETAILS: On August 1, at 11:34 a.m., deputies from the Norco Sheriff’s Office located a stolen vehicle at a business, in the 1600 block of Hamner Avenue, in the city of Norco. The subsequent investigation revealed the vehicle had been stolen from the city of Corona on July 12, 2017. Deputies were able to locate and detain the suspect, identified as Mario Nunez, a 21-year-old resident of El Cerrito. Nunez was arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle and a dirk/dagger. He was subsequently booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center for the listed charges. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Deputy Faucher with the Norco Sheriff’s Office at (951) 270-5673.

Jurupa Valley Missing Person

RCSD-JURUPA VALLEY: Missing Person: James Cannon, 77, WMA, 6’00” 160 lbs. suffers from diabetes & dementia, last seen driving white Honda Accord #6NTM342 


Large Amount of Cash FoundSheriff Dept. Looking For Owner

Large Amount of Cash FoundSheriff Dept. Looking For Owner

By Michael Armijo

Rowland Heights, CA –A large amount of money that was found in Rowland Heights and turned into the Walnut Diamond Bar Sheriff Station is looking for it’s owner. And if no one come forward, the Sheriff’s Department will deposit it into an account unless the finder makes a claim.

“A resident found the large amount of money and turned it into us, so we are currently looking for the owner,” said Detective Blaylock, from the Rowland Heights substation. “They have 30 days to recover the money, and we will not be releasing the amount, the location, nor the denominations of course. The owner will know those facts.”

The process of unclaimed money is the owner has 30 days to claim the money to get it back. After the 30 days, the FINDER can make a claim to the money. But what if you DON’T report the money?

So what’s the law?

Until now, laws around keeping found cash has been pretty hazy. Technically, the crime is known as ‘theft by finding’. This means that if you find a wad of cash on the street and don’t try to return it to its owner – by handing it into the shop, for example, or the police – you’re guilty of theft.

What if there’s no way of knowing where it came from?

You should try and find the owner – even if it’s only $5. This is where it gets a little bit more complicated…

Daniel Wise, associate solicitor at Slater Heelis LLP, told Metro.co.uk that not reporting this money is ‘theft’. ‘There are many cases will no doubt come as a surprise to many people, but it serves as a timely reminder of the definition of “theft” – which has remained largely unchanged for almost 50 years,’ he said.

‘Under the Theft Act 1968, a person is guilty of theft if they “dishonestly appropriate property [including cash] belonging to another”.

‘Lost property will continue to “belong to another”, unless it has genuinely been abandoned by the owner. The fact that cash has been dropped in the street does not necessarily mean it has been abandoned.’

However, he adds that in the end it’s down to whether you could reasonably believe the owner of the cash was untraceable, or you had already taken reasonable steps to find them – such as by going to the police.

But for now, a large amount of money is sitting in the Sheriff’s Department looking for it’s owner. If you are, or know of the owner, please contact Det. Blaylock at the Sheriff Sub Station: 626.913.1715, directly: 909.859.2838, email: tblaylo@lasd.org, or go to the Walnut Station located at 21695 Valley Blvd, Walnut, CA 91789.

Here We Grow Again

 

Smart & Final Store is now open:

13346 LIMONITE AVE
EASTVALE, CA 92880
PHONE: (909)773-1813

 

Construction is now underway for this project

99 Cents Only Store Project No. 13-1601

NEC Hamner Ave. and A Street Major DP for new 19,104 SF stand alone retail building on 2.67-acres. CEQA: Mitigated Negative Declaration Planner: Cathy Perring/Kanika Kith

 

Project is is now under construction

Lennar – Mill Creek Crossing, Planned Residential Development Subdivision Project No. 12-0297 Project Location: Southeast corner of Chandler St. and Hellman Avenue Minor Development Plan Review for the development of a Master Home Plan for the “Mill Creek Crossing at Eastvale” residential development of 122 single family dwelling units for Tract 29997 Planner: Malinda Lim/Yvette Noir

Eastvale Man Arrested in Sexual Battery Investigation in Norco

Eastvale Man Arrested in Sexual Battery Investigation: Norco Sheriff’s Office
Station Area: Jurupa Valley

Written Date: September 18, 2017 Time: 10:00 AM

Incident Date: September 12, 2017 Time: 3:52 PM

Incident Location: 1200 block of Hamner Ave., Norco

Reporting Officer: Sergeant Andrew Elia

File Number(s): G172550034

Details:

Miguel Muro

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.

Real Church

By Jeremy Mercer, Lead Pastor of Connection Church, Corona

CHURCH. What comes to mind when you hear that word? My guess is a few things. For some, hopefully, they are good thoughts. For others, I know it might be bad. I grew up in church, and now, at 41 years old, I pastor a local church and have done so for the past 5 years. I’ve seen a lot of things in the church and I’ve heard even more stories of what has happened in the church. Some of them are not so good but, having been part of the church for the whole of my life; I have seen and experienced so many more wonderful things.

Church attendance in America is on the decline, and has been for decades now. Why are Americans rejecting church more and more? Is it because church is such a terrible place? Is it because it became boring and monotonous? Perhaps it’s because of the hypocrisy some have seen, the famous scandals of the 1980’s come to mind. Is it the fulfillment of scripture in 2 Timothy 3:1-4 that says, “in the last days there will be very difficult times. For people will love only themselves and their money. They will be boastful and proud, scoffing at God…They will consider nothing sacred….and love pleasure rather than God.” I think the decline is a mixture of all the above and I lean heavily to the latter hypothesis.

The fact that Americans are attending church less and less grieves me, and no, not because I am a pastor and this is my job. I’ve read the scriptures and when it talks about the church and I see what church is supposed to be it is such a beautiful picture! In the church that I pastor, Connection Church in Corona if you’re wondering, I tell our people all the time that we’re striving to be the church that God intended for us to be…for every church to be; a place of love, healing, hope, joy, and encouragement. A place where people can be refreshed and know that they’re not alone, a place of community where we can help others and receive help when we need it…and we all need it at times.

Hebrews 10:25 says, “let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near” (emphasis added). With so much turmoil in the world, people are asking questions and they should. Jesus Christ is returning, I believe soon, and you and I must make sure we’re ready. If you don’t believe me, I’d be happy to show you prophecy after prophecy after prophecy, written thousands of years ago, that prove the Bible is true. I heard about these prophecies growing up in the church. To be totally honest, at the time (the 80’s), I thought some of them sounded a little crazy, definitely far-fetched, and possibly even like science fiction. However, as technology has rapidly advanced in my lifetime, it has been shocking to me to see things that I heard about growing up in church and that are prophesied about in scripture that at the time they were written would have been literally impossible. These scriptures have not only become possible but you can see how modern technology can make these scriptures not only possible but probable in the future. I don’t have time in this article to lay some of those out, but if you would like to know more about them, email me or visit me at my church, and I’d be happy to share them with you. I’m not a conspiracy theorist and don’t even like sci-fi. In fact, by nature, I’m a bit of a skeptic. However, saying it would be foolish to ignore the facts that are right in front of us would be a massive understatement. There are just too many scriptures describing modern events to be ignored.

I encourage you to find a good church and become part of it. This means more than just attending a service. Church is so much more than a service. The church is an extension of Jesus Himself. Colossians 1:18 tells us that Jesus is the head of the church, and the church is His body. Some people don’t attend church because someone hurt them; a pastor, a leader, a friend or just a regular person attending. But we don’t follow people, we follow Christ! There is no perfect church but there are so many good churches out there! Trust me, this is my business, this is the “industry” I’m in. I know a lot of churches and work with a lot of pastors. There are some great ones in this area!

Think about this; all of us have been to a bad restaurant before or have received bad food or bad service. We may choose not to return to that establishment again but I bet none of us have given up on restaurants. We just find a good one! And once we find a good one, we go there again and again and tell others about it. Why do we treat church any differently? Okay, so you may have had a bad experience, but don’t give up. Pray, and ask God to lead you to a good one for you. Trust me, He will. I’d be happy to help you find one as well.

Now, more than ever, we need to come together. We need to find the love, healing, mercy, grace and strength that can only come through Jesus Christ. The church is the vehicle God chose to help us achieve these things. So let’s be the church, the real church, the church that God intended for us to be. None of us are perfect, we can’t be. But, we can let God work in our lives and be better and be more like Christ. As we do, people will be healed, broken lives will be restored, we’ll live with peace that surpasses understanding, have strength for the the “day-to-day,” and begin bridging the divide in our nation and communities. That’s who the real church is.

 

Tropical Fish Tacos

with Mango Cabbage Slaw and Chipotle Crema

 

By Hello Fresh

Cooking Time: 25 mins

Servings: 4

Nutrition: 540 Calories

Ingredients:

 

  • Mango- 2
  • Lime- 2
  • Red Cabbage- 8 oz
  • Southwest Spice Blend- 2 tbsp
  • Tilapia- 22 oz
  • Sour Cream- 8 tbsp
  • Chipotle Powder- 1 tsp
  • Flour Tortillas- 12
  • Cilantro- ½ oz

 

1  PREP.     Wash and dry all produce. Peel mango, then remove flesh from pit; discard pit. Cut into thin slices, then cut slices into skinny matchsticks. Halve lime.

2  MAKE SLAW.   Place mango, cabbage, and a squeeze of lime juice in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine, then set aside.

3  SEASON FISH.     Set aside ½ tsp Southwest spice in a small bowl. Season tilapia all over with salt, pepper, and remaining Southwest spice. Sprinkle with a drizzle of olive oil. Rub seasonings into fish until moistened.

4  COOK FISH.     Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat (use a nonstick pan if you have one). Add tilapia and cook until opaque and flaky, 3-4 minutes per side.

5  MAKE CREMA.   Meanwhile, add sour cream and a pinch of chipotle powder to bowl with reserved Southwest spice. Season with salt, pepper, and more chipotle powder (to taste). Stir in water 1 tsp at a time until mixture is a drizzly consistency.

6  WARM TORTILLAS AND ASSEMBLE   Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave on high until warm, about 30 seconds. Break up tilapia into bite-sized pieces and divide between tortillas. Top with slaw (you may not use all). Tear cilantro leaves from stems and scatter over. Drizzle with crema. Serve with any remaining slaw on the side.

SBA IS HIRING STAFF TO HELP WITH DISASTER RESPONSE

SBA IS HIRING STAFF TO HELP WITH DISASTER RESPONSE

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration is hiring temporary employees to assist with the agency’s disaster recovery efforts at several locations across the country. Hurricanes Harvey and Irma have caused massive devastation, and the SBA is staffing up to respond to the increased flow of disaster loan applications from homeowners, renters and businesses of all sizes.  

The temporary positions include:

Loan Specialists
Customer Service Representatives and Public Information Officers

IT Specialists

Administrative Support Assistants

Most of the jobs are located at one of SBA’s disaster field operations centers in Sacramento, Dallas, Atlanta, Buffalo, or in the areas affected by the recent hurricanes. Bilingual language skills are a plus.

Visit http://www.sba.gov/disaster and click on the “view jobs” tab for details on the job descriptions, salaries, and how to apply.

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About the Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was created in 1953 and since January 13, 2012 has served as a Cabinet-level agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation. The SBA helps Americans start, build and grow businesses. Through an extensive network of field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations, the SBA delivers its services to people throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam. To learn more about SBA, visit http://www.sba.gov. 

Suspect Arrested for Carrying a Loaded Firearm and Impersonating His Brother

Photo courtesy: Google Images

By Staff Reports

 

A vehicle that was impeding traffic was spotted by the California Highway Patrol on a routine patrol on Fairway Dr. and the 60 Freeway at 8:18 am on August, 24, 2017. Officers stopped the vehicle and upon contact with the driver, noticed a handgun holstered on the suspect’s hip. The suspect claimed that he was a security guard. 

The suspect has been identified as Alejandro Raygoza, a 25 year old of the City of La Verne. Raygoza could face up to 1 year in county jail.

Reygoza provided an ID which he claimed was his, but deputies discovered upon questioning that the ID was actually the suspects brother’s. The suspect was not licensed to carry firearms.

The driver was arrested for carrying a loaded firearm and search of the vehicle yielded two loaded handguns, one shotgun, an expandable baton, pepper spray, four magazines, and a security guard badge.

Bail was set at $35,000 but with the help of a bail reduction personnel, the suspect was able to convince the commissioner to authorize a bail reduction to $25,000.

Raygoza paid the bail via bail bond and was released on the same day, August 24, at 11:45pm. Raygoza will be arraigned at Pomona Superior Court on October 24, 2017. 

Fatal Traffic Collision at Lincoln Avenue Today 

Fatal Traffic Collision at Lincoln Avenue
On Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 at 9:48 p.m., the Corona Police Department and the Corona Fire Department responded to a traffic collision involving a pedestrian in the 900 block of N. Lincoln Ave. 

Upon arrival, Corona Fire Paramedics pronounced the pedestrian deceased. Subsequently, Lincoln Avenue was closed to traffic in both directions between Harrington Avenue and River Road for the investigation. 

Based on witness statements, the male pedestrian was crossing Lincoln Avenue from the west curbline when a gray Nissan Altima traveling north on Lincoln Avenue struck the pedestrian. The driver of the vehicle was transported to a local hospital for non-life threatening injuries. 
The Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office has not identified the male adult. The Corona Police Department’s Collision Response Team is handling the investigation. At this time, it is unknown if drugs or alcohol were a factor in the collision. Anyone with information about this collision is encouraged to contact Traffic Investigator Jason Gardner at 951-817-5784 or Jason.Gardner@CoronaCA.gov

C.J. Morris Elementary Collects Supplies For Hurricane Victims

By WVUSD

WALNUT, CA—After watching news coverage of the devastating floods caused by Hurricane Harvey last week, C.J. Morris Elementary has stepped up to the plate to help victims in Texas.

The school’s leadership group quickly teamed up with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim who will be sending a truck with supplies on September 7.

Fourth grader Malia McBride and fifth grader Sofia Rodriguez recorded a message sent to parents Friday detailing a two-day collection drive of items including diapers, tooth brushes, batteries, flashlights, and cleaning supplies.

“We knew we had to do something,” shared Principal Shehzad Bhojani, following up with his own reminder message after the Labor Day weekend.

“Tomorrow is the last day to send supplies, let’s show Texas how much we care!” he said.

The group of ten student leaders collected donations in three boxes before school on Tuesday and Wednesday in front of the Walnut campus.

“Everyone was so generous, there were piles of supplies!” exclaimed McBride.

“The donations just kept coming! We had a mountain of toothpaste and toothbrushes,” said 4th grader Kailyn Park.

“The boxes were literally overflowing,” said added 5th grader Izabella Robles who said the students made several trips to the school’s Annex to empty the boxes each morning.

“I hope these donations will help them get their life back on track,” she added.

Along with the supplies, the school wanted to send something special to lift the spirits of the children in Houston.

Children in every classroom, over 500 in total, colored rainbow cards and wrote personal words of encouragement.

“I send you all my hopes, wishes, and prayers. Don’t worry everything will turn out fine because I’m sure the water will dry up,” Rodriguez penned.

“God is with you,” wrote Jasmine Torres.

The last step was attaching a bag of Skittles candy to each card that read: After every storm comes a rainbow. Sending all our love to Texas.

Teachers Carole Meade, Monica Power, and counselor Lorena Chavez advise the 4th and 5th grade leadership group.

“We are overwhelmed, truly, by our generous C.J. Morris community,” said Mead after receiving the final donations Wednesday.

“They were walking up with just bags and bags!”

Omega 3 Fish Oil + Strength Training Improves Immune Function For Women

By: Starkie Sowers

A recent study done in Brazil at Parana Federal University and Pequeno Principe Research Institute included 45 females (average age 64 yrs.). The study compared Omega 3 fatty acids, versus omega 3 fatty acids and exercise. Including the exercise seemed to enhance the ‘aging’ immune system. It is well noted that the immune system in later years changes or morphs into a less efficient immune system. This makes the elderly more susceptible to infection, autoimmune, chronic and or malignant diseases. Physical activity and diet have been shown to have a moderating effect on immune function. Excessive exercise has been shown to increase inflammation while moderate exercise increases T-cells immune response.

This study had three groups; the first group had no exercise and used supplemental omega 3 fatty acids 2 grams a day for 90 days. Group 2 used the same 2 g. a day coupled with strength training exercises, and finally the last group used 2 g. of fish oil for 60 days with no exercise then followed with another 90 days of 2 g. of fish oil and strength training. All strength training was three days a week.

Various immune parameters were assayed before the supplementation test as well as before and after training. Results showed improved immune function for all fish groups. It showed increasing activity of neutrophils (white blood cells), CD-4 and CD-8 lymphocytes which fight infection and the production of cytokines. Production of cytokines IL-2 and IFN-g., small proteins that fight infection, increased after supplementation by 80% of IL-2, and 60% of IFN-g. Also there was an increase by 85% and 88% respectively with the supplementation and exercise groups.

Strength training with supplementation out shined the supplementation alone group. While these results were very favorable larger groups and further screening is needed to confirm the results. Diet assessment was recorded with a diary, and the authors noted no changes in diet.

 

Cherish The Moment

By Sarah Sanchez

In today’s society, doing things “faster” is always promoted. The latest phone is faster; Google Maps gives us the fastest route; the latest hard-drive is faster than the one befo’re; “get cash fast” emails are constantly sent; we want the weekend to come by faster; we want to know the quickest way to get promoted; we want work/school to end sooner, and on and on.  Basically, we are being told that faster is better.

We are so used to this lifestyle, that we don’t even realize how fast time is really going by. After my niece was born and I was an aunt for the first time in my life, I said, “I can’t wait until she gets older so I can play with her and watch her personality develop.” But now that she’s two and a half, I wish time would slow down. I can’t believe how fast she’s growing, and now I just want her to stop so I can enjoy her at this age. But I remember my first wish was that I wanted her to grow. Do you see the contradictions that we all come across in day to day life?

Society will always tell us to go faster, but I think we just need to take some time away from what society says – away from the busy routines – and just slow down to enjoy what’s happening in front of us.

When my husband and I celebrated our first wedding anniversary, we went on a cruise to Ensenada.  Here, we didn’t have cell phone reception or WIFI. We spent the weekend without phones and without social media. We spent this time talking with each other and enjoying each other’s company. When we came back, we had a new spark in our relationship, which we didn’t even know we needed.

My husband said that before we left, we were too caught up in our routine: work, dinner, sleep, and repeat. We were too caught up and focused on the future: house, future family, careers, etc. We needed time away from the world in order to gain a new perspective. We needed to slow down and appreciate the time we had with each other in the moment.

You may not have an opportunity to take a vacation, but you always have the opportunity to change your perspective. Instead of looking forward to tomorrow, take a moment to appreciate today. Stop, put the phone down, take a look around at your life and your loved ones, and enjoy the time right now. Then, cherish that moment, for these are the moments that make life worth living.

Female juvenile carjacks, robs and assaults Instagram acquaintance on F St and 41 St.

Advisory: Female juvenile carjacks, robs and assaults Instagram acquaintance on F St and 41 St.Dear Michael armijo,

DATE/TIME: September 13, 2017 / 11:58 am 

INCIDENT: PC 215(a) Carjacking, PC 211 Robbery, PC 245(a)(1) Assault with a Deadly Weapon

LOCATION: F St and 41st Street, San Bernardino 

SUSPECT(S): Diamond Lucious (female), age 18 a resident of Adelanto

17-year-old Hispanic Female from San Bernardino

17-year-old Hispanic Male from Rialto

VICTIM(S): Confidential

SUMMARY: On Wednesday, September 13, 2017, at approximately 11:58 am, deputies from the Central Station responded to the area of F. Street and 41st Street following the report of a carjacking. Upon arrival, the victim informed deputies that he had met with a female juvenile who he knew from Instagram. The female and the victim entered a local business to purchase a drink. The two exited the location and as they were approaching the victim’s vehicle, suspect Diamond Lucious and a male juvenile suspect approached the victim and began to punch him multiple times. The victim attempted to run away, but was chased by all three suspects and fell to the ground. The suspects punched and kicked the victim and took his car keys. The suspects stole the victim’s vehicle and his cell phone and fled the location. 

Later that the day, the victim’s vehicle was involved in a traffic collision in Rialto. All three suspects were taken into custody. Lucious was arrested and booked into the Central Detention Center. The two juveniles were arrested and booked into Juvenile Hall. All three suspects were charged with PC 215(a) Carjacking, PC 211 Robbery, and PC 245(a)(1) Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Diamond Lucious is currently being held on $100,000 bail, and the two juveniles are being held on no bail warrants.

Refer: Deputy M. Schlegel

Station: Central Station

Phone No. 909 387-3545

Case No. 011702604

Human Trafficking Task Force Arrest SB Resident 

Human Trafficking Task Force arrest Robert Westbrook aka “Bones Da P” for sexual exploitation of a minor arrestDATE/TIME: September 13, 2017  

INCIDENT: Human Trafficking/ Sexual Exploitation of a Minor Arrest

LOCATION: 668 Fairway Dr., San Bernardino

SUSPECT(S): Robert Westbrook “Bones Da P”, 28-year-old resident of San Bernardino 

VICTIM(S): Confidential Female Juvenile and Female Adult

SUMMARY:

On September 13, 2017, Investigators assigned to the San Bernardino County Human Trafficking Task Force, assisted the San Bernardino Police Department with an investigation regarding the sexual exploitation of a minor. San Bernardino Officers observed the victim loitering in the area of West 10 Street and North G Street. Officers detained the female for loitering with the intent to commit prostitution. During the contact, Officers determined the victim was in fact a minor and a reported runaway out of Riverside County. Human Trafficking Investigators assisting in the investigation determined the minor was involved in commercialized prostitution and a victim of Human Trafficking. Investigators identified Robert Westbrook, aka “Bones Da P” of San Bernardino as the victim’s trafficker. Westbrook was located and arrested at a motel located on the border of the cities of San Bernardino and Colton. During his arrest, a second victim was located and interviewed. As a result, Investigators determined she was also a victim of commercialized prostitution and Human Trafficking by Westbrook. Both victims were rescued, taken to a safe location, and provided services. The juvenile victim was released to the Los Angeles County Family and Child Services Investigators to be safely returned home. Westbrook was transported to the Central Detention Center and booked for multiple felonies related to pimping, pandering, sexual exploitation of a minor, and human trafficking. A bail increase in the amount of $1,000,000 was granted by a San Bernardino County Superior Court Judge.

The mission of the San Bernardino County Human Trafficking Task Force is to further the identification, investigation, and prosecution of individuals or criminal enterprises who are committing crimes related to human trafficking and to facilitate the identification, rescue, and rehabilitation of victims associated with such activity. 

Investigators are asking for the public’s help in locating additional victims. Anyone with information pertaining to this case is urged to contact Investigator Jose Guzman or Corporal Nick Lefler at 909-890-4840. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call the “We-Tip Hotline” at 800-78-CRIME (27463) or utilize the “We-Tip” website at http://www.wetip.com

Eastvale Community News Complete Edition September 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.09-2017WEB