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Adult, General Admission tickets for ages 12 & up are $25. Children ages 11 & under are free & must be accompanied by a ticketed adult. Tickets cam be purchased online or at the gate. The airport and museum are located at 14998 Cal Aero Dr. in Chino. You can contact them at 909-597-3722.
Chino – Look to the skies on the weekend of May 4 and 5 as the exciting Planes of Fame soar at the Chino Airport.Mooney International Corporation. This year’s air show commemorating the 75th Anniversary of D-Day will be featuring over 50 historic aircraft including the P-47 Thunderbolt, P-38 Lightning and P-51 Mustangs flying for your enjoyment.
Performers include U.S.A.F. F-16 Viper Demo and Heritage
Flight, WWII Airborne Demo Team Paratroopers, World’s fastest piston engine
aircraft P-51 Mustang Voodoo, N9MB Flying Wing Demo; Pacific, European, Korean
& Vietnam Flight Displays, Gregory ‘Wired’ Colyer T-33 Aerobatics, Eric
Tucker Piper Cub demo and Rob Harrison the Tumbling Bear.
These incredible planes are exciting to behold. Exclusive
access to their many charms is available through a special photographer’s
Sunrise Photo Access pass so you can capture their beauty before the gates
open.
In addition to many other fantastic airplanes performing,
there will be a panel discussion with some of their honored Veterans. Follow
their Planes of Fame Air show Facebook page and check out their website to receive
up to the minute news on Performers and attending Aircraft and Veterans!
The gates will open at 8 a.m. on both Saturday and Sunday,
May 4 & 5 2019, with the flying show running from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Static
displays and vendors will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with special
merchandise and delicious food and beverages offerings available.
Adult General Admission tickets for ages 12 and above are $25. Children ages 11 and under are free, and must be accompanied by a ticketed adult. Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate. Sunrise Photo Access limited passes are $90 (available online). There are also special reserved bleacher seats available. For more information on this event, visit their website at www.planesoffame.org.
The airport and museum are located at 14998 Cal Aero Drive in Chino and you can contact Planes of Fame at (909)
597-3722.
Eastvale
– The City of Eastvale has been recently discussing the possibility of creating
Eastvale’s own Police Department, due to the rising expense of the Riverside
County Sheriff’s Department (RSO) contract.
The City stated that creating an Eastvale Police Department could save
millions per year, improve response times, and increase the number of officers
on patrol. In addition, the Council also
discussed the possibility of placing a 1% local sales tax on a future
ballot.
“With Budget Season upon us, the City Council is given the task of evaluating revenues and expenditures; making sure our residents are provided the services they desire, at a reasonable cost,” said Mayor Todd Rigby in a news release. “One of those services, which we hold in the highest priority in, is our law enforcement services. Our city staff shared with the Council what it could look like to establish our own police department, along with increasing patrol hours.”
Eastvale currently
budgets 100 patrol hours of service per day, but are only receiving 90 hours with
the RSO contract because the City doesn’t have control over how and when the
services are provided. Since the City is
only authorized to receive 90 hours per day, Eastvale is about 500 hours short
this year. However, if an Eastvale
Police Department was created and if the 1% sales tax measure was approved, the
City could experience approximately 210 hours of service per day. Without the
1% sales tax increase, the City would experience between 100 to 150 patrol
hours per day.
In addition, City staff
stated that creating a separate Police Department would increase response times
from 7-8 minutes to under 5 minutes.
This response time would apply to Priority 1 calls, such as an immediate
threat to life or property. Also, the
number of sworn officers are expected to increase with a new Police
Department. Eastvale currently budgets
for 32 sworn officers, but the RSO contract only ensures approximately 29
officers. However, this number will
increase to approximately 44 sworn officers in the first year of a new Police
Department, and it could grow to 56-60 officers over a four to five-year period
if Eastvale voters support a 1% sales tax measure.
“The preliminary results show that
creating our own Police Department can save us money, add patrol hours in our
city, improve response times, and retain immediate local control of our law
enforcement services. We would be foolish as a City Council, and it would be a
disservice to our residents, if we did not look further into this option,” said
Rigby.
In a Facebook video announcement on
March 25, Rigby discussed the rising expense of the RSO contract. “Over the last five years, our law enforcement
contract rate has increased by approximately 30%,” said Rigby. The City of Eastvale stated that this
increase is currently outpacing regional index cost of living. “This increase is not sustainable,” added
Rigby.
The current contract with RSO is
$11,825,572, with rising cost predictions, according to the City. The contract with RSO has increased by nearly
75% in the last five years, including patrol hours. In addition, the RSO’s five-year budget
projection is estimated at $74,860,000.
However, a Police Department 5-year projection is $68,310,000, which
would give the City an estimate of $6,550,000 in savings over five years.
Rigby said that the City looked into a feasibility study after they heard that the City of Menifee was experiencing similar issues. When the City of Menifee realized that their contract rate with their Law Enforcement services continued to increase, they decided to conduct a feasibility study then ultimately created their own Police Department. The City of Menifee’s decision prompted the City of Eastvale to do the same. The Eastvale feasibility study was completed for a cost of $10,000 and a peer review was completed for $2,000, which were both approved and authorized by the Eastvale City Manager. A copy of the preliminary draft feasibility study can be viewed at www.eastvaleca.gov under the “What’s New” tab.
The study was presented to the Eastvale
City Council on March 13 at the city’s second budget goal-setting workshop for
the 19/20 fiscal year. This meeting was
public and residents were invited to attend.
At this meeting, the council decided to further evaluate the potential
of an Eastvale Police Department. The
item was discussed again at the Public Safety Commission Meeting on March 26,
where residents were asked to give their input.
“This discussion does
not in any way reflect our satisfaction with the Riverside County Sheriff’s
Department, our RSO Lieutenant that serves as our Police Chief, or the
hard-working women and men who are keeping our city safe every day,” said City
Manager Bryan Jones. “They have helped Eastvale become the 12th Safest City in
California, along with our Neighborhood Watch Program and other strategic
public safety investments,” City Manager Bryan Jones continued. “This is a
matter of fiscal responsibility that our residents are counting on. With the
rising annual contract costs from RSO, it would be irresponsible of us not to
explore this opportunity. There are a lot of factors to consider and we look
forward to engaging the community in this process.”
Also discussed at the
Public Safety Commission Meeting and the City Council meeting was the
possibility of placing a 1% local sales tax on a future ballot. Rigby states that the Police Department and
the local sales tax are “two different items that are not dependent or
contingent on each other.” However, he
says the two items are related in the fact that if Eastvale stays with RSO, the
City’s “revenues will not be sufficient in approximately 2025, so we may need
additional revenue methods.”
If the City were to
consider a local sales tax measure, the generated revenue would stay in
Eastvale and serve the residents and businesses. A City news release stated
that this could generate an additional $9.5 – 10 million in revenue for the
City to enhance services and make strategic investments to grow the City’s revenues
with commercial retail and higher value generating land uses.
“We appreciate the
residents coming out and engaging in these two items,” said Rigby on April 1 regarding
the proposed Police Department and sales tax.
“At last week’s Council meeting, the Council directed staff to continue
to work closely with our residents and to provide workshops where residents can
share their questions, comments, and concerns,” added Rigby. The workshops will be announced via the
City’s website and social media pages.
The discussion will also
continue at the next City Council Meeting and 1st Hearing Budget Adoption,
which will be held on April 24, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. Another City Council Meeting and the 2nd
Hearing Budget & Adoption will be held on May 22, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. Both meetings will be held in the Council
Chambers located at 12363 Limonite Avenue Suite 910 Eastvale, CA 91752. More information can be found at www.eastvaleca.gov. To access a PDF of the City’s Frequently
Asked Questions regarding the Police Department, visit https://www.eastvaleca.gov/home/showdocument?id=12529.
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Melanie Smith-Rice of State Farm Insurance in Norco.
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A State Farm Agent since 1985 and a Corona resident since
1971, Smith-Rice understands the needs of the community and has worked hard to
provide a palette of services that makes one-stop-shopping easy and
affordable. Along with Auto insurance,
Smith-Rice provides Home Owners and Renters Insurance.
“A home is a big investment, so let’s make sure you have
enough coverage at the right rate,” says Smith-Rice. As well, protecting your personal property
may be more affordable than you think.
“The average person has over $200,000 worth of stuff that is probably
not covered under your landlord’s policy.
That’s where our State Farm Renters insurance comes into play,” she
adds.
More important than the care of your property is the care of
your family. Along with Life Insurance,
the Melanie Smith-Rice State Farm Office can provide various types of health
insurance, including Long-Term Care should you become unable to care for
yourself.
And for the business owner, Smith-Rice says, “I understand
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Together we can help protect your business and plan a roadmap for your
financial future.
As if all this weren’t enough, the Melanie Smith-Rice State
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Annuities, and even Banking (yes, Banking!), including Bank Accounts, Credit
Cards, and Loans.
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being. Call the Melanie Smith-Rice State
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by at (951) 734-5290, or Toll-Free at (888) 734-5292. They are located at 2027 River Road in Norco,
in the Stater Bros. shopping center at Second Street and River Road.
Eastvale– Safety continues to be a top focus for the City of Eastvale and we are prioritizing community safety in an effort to maintain a safe environment for our community to live, work, play, and shop. We are working hard to enhance the safety in our community through collaborative endeavors that include advancements in public safety, investments in technology, and the active participation of residents in the Neighborhood Watch Program.
Additional Motorcycle Officer and Additional Patrol Hours
The Eastvale City Council heard the community’s desire for
increase public safety and in February 2018, they approved an additional
Motorcycle Officer position to enhance the safety of our roadways. Most recently,
we welcomed our second Eastvale Police Department Motorcycle Officer, Deputy
Lionel Murphy, who will be joining our current Motorcycle Officer, Deputy Paul
Lonthair in keeping our streets safe through enforcement. City Council also
approved 10 additional patrol hours, which equates to two additional deputies
and are anticipated to come in the next year.
“We would like to welcome our new Motorcycle Officer, Deputy
Lionel Murphy to the Eastvale Police Department family. I am confident that the
addition of Deputy Murphy will help reduce the number of traffic collisions and
increase the overall safety of the city.”
ALPR (Automated License Plate Reader) Program
We believe advancements in technology is one of the most
crucial parts of public safety. The City of Eastvale is in the process of
implementing an ALPR (Automated License Plate Reader) Program. ALPR cameras
will be installed on patrol vehicles as well as various entry and exit points
to the city. This tool will help our Police Department combat and deter crime,
assist with investigations, and help identify wanted vehicles.
Streetlight Acquisition
We also believe that increased visibility through lighting
is another important part of safety and are pleased to announce that the City
of Eastvale purchased 4,078 streetlights located within city limits from
Southern California Edison (SCE). Previously, these streetlights were owned by
SCE and maintained by the Jurupa Community Services District. With the
partnership of the Western Riverside Council of Governments, the City of
Eastvale will acquire all eligible streetlights in Eastvale. As part of the
acquisition, the City looks forward to retrofitting each streetlight with Light
Emitting Diode (LED) fixtures; an environmentally friendly alternative to
traditional lighting. LED lights align with the City’s strategic goal to
enhance public safety by using less energy and producing a more natural light
on street surfaces. Acquisition of these street lights will also serve as a
revenue stream for the City of Eastvale while we bring better cell phone and
internet carrier service to the city.
Neighborhood Watch Program
We know that community safety cannot be fully achieved
without the help from our community and Eastvale is the only city in the nation
to have every residential neighborhood engaged in the Neighborhood Watch
Program. In 2017, Mayor Todd Rigby, Mayor Pro Tem Brandon Plott, and community
member, Don Pettinger began the implementation of the Neighborhood Watch
Program in an effort to bring residents together to help combat and deter crime
in their neighborhoods.
Today, all twenty-nine neighborhoods in Eastvale have
Neighborhood Watch Groups established, there is a total of 60 Block Captains
who meet quarterly, and every neighborhood entry and exit have Neighborhood
Watch signs installed. Social media has played a key piece to the Neighborhood
Watch Program and residents have shared valuable information through the
“Eastvale Crime Watch & Reporting” Facebook page. In addition to
communicating through social media, Neighborhood Watch Meetings take place
throughout the year and have approximately sixty-five residents in attendance
on average.
“On behalf of the Eastvale Police
Department, I would like to thank the community for their continued support and
for sharing valuable information with us, which has led to the immediate
apprehension of several suspects,” Chief Tim Martin said.
The significant decrease in mail thefts was the first of
many success stories that the Neighborhood Watch Program experienced. With the
increase of communication and residents implementing crime prevention measures
to their homes, the average mail thefts reported per month decreased from
twenty-six in 2017 to six in 2018.
Camera Database Program
One of the other successes the Neighborhood Watch Program
has had is their camera database program which allow residents to input their
surveillance system information in a database for law enforcement access.
Approximately ten different arrests have been made with the help of this
database in place. This program truly shows the amount of pride residents have
for the city they live in and that they are passionate about being a part of
enhancing safety in their community. Residents can share their surveillance
system information to be included in this database by visiting:
http://bit.ly/eastvalecameradatabase.
Proactive Enforcement
Lastly, the safety in our community would not be possible
without the continued proactive efforts made by the Eastvale Police Department.
We recently recognized our local Special Enforcement Team (SET) and the
Marijuana Eradication Team (MET) for an award recently received by the
California Narcotics Officers Association for outstanding Quality of Life
Investigations involving indoor marijuana grow houses. We are incredibly
grateful for the deputies who serve our city every day to keep us safe and
maintain the quality of life in Eastvale.
Aggressive Solicitation Ordinance
To address aggressive solicitation, City Council adopted an
“Aggressive Solicitation” ordinance on May 2018 and also installed “It’s Ok To
Say No To Panhandling” signs throughout the City. We want residents to feel
comfortable enjoying our community and the aggressive solicitation ordinance
seeks to enhance resident safety by prohibiting solicitation in an aggressive
manner. This ordinance allows deputies to respond to incidents of solicitation
that either put the person being asked for money in danger or are done in such
a manner to make an individual feel as if they have no choice but to donate
money.
“As a community, it is important for us to partner together
in achieving a safer city,” Mayor Todd Rigby said. “With the residents
embracing the Neighborhood Watch Program, the City installing new technology,
and the Police Department increasing patrol hours and adding an additional
Motorcycle Officer, we are seeing the results of a safer community. I look
forward to the continued involvement of our community in being committed to
keeping our residents, businesses, and visitors safe in our city.”
“Together, we can send a message that Eastvale has created a
multiprong approach of preventing and solving crime to enhance the quality of
life and safety,” City Manager Bryan Jones said. “I am confident that all of us
in Eastvale will continue to collaboratively invest our time and energy in
resources to elevate community safety. We all deserve the opportunity to thrive
in the place we call home!”
The City of Eastvale would like to remind its residents and
businesses to be vigilant by reporting suspicious and criminal activity as soon
as its seen to the Eastvale Police Department. If you see something, say
something. Maintaining a safe environment is a team effort and we are grateful
for our team that is made up of our Eastvale Police Department, residents,
businesses, and partnering agencies. Together, we are best.
Eastvale– The City of Eastvale was proud to announce that they have been ranked on the Top 50 Safest Cities in California list for 2019, based on a study conducted by SafeWise. Eastvale was ranked 12th among the 482 cities in California.
To identify the fifty safest cities in California, SafeWise
reviews FBI crime report statistics and population data. Their evaluation is
based on the number of reported violent crimes (aggravated assault, murder,
rape, and robbery) in each city. If there was a tie between cities, they also
factored in the number of property crimes (burglary, arson, larceny-theft, and
motor vehicle theft). To be equitable, they also calculated the rate of crimes
per 1,000 people in each city. This made it easier to directly compare the
likelihood of these crimes occurring in cities with vastly different
populations. Learn more about how SafeWise ranks their Safest Cities reports by
visiting: http://www.safewise.com.
“We are proud to be recognized as the 12th safest city in
California! As the City Council and I met last year, we decided to continue
with having Public Safety as a top priority in our strategic plan,” Mayor Todd
Rigby said. “We have and continue to make significant investments in public
safety to include Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Cameras, the Street
Light Acquisition, our Neighborhood Watch Program, additional Motorcycle
Officer, and additional patrol hours to name a few. As these investments are
implemented, we hope to continue to rise on that list of safest cities in the
state. We are sending a loud message to criminals and our residents, that
Eastvale will continue to invest in our community to protect and keep our
residents safe.”
The City of Eastvale would like to remind its residents and
businesses to be vigilant by reporting suspicious and criminal activity as soon
as it is seen to the Eastvale Police Department. If you see something, say
something. Maintaining a safe environment is a team effort and city is grateful
for their team that is made up of our Eastvale Police Department, residents,
businesses, and partnering agencies. Together, they’re the
best.
Eastvale’s Michele Nissen Named Acting City Manager
By City of Corona
Corona– The Corona City Council agreed to accept the resignation of City Manager Darrell Talbert today. In closed session, the City Council unanimously approved a resignation and release agreement with Mr. Talbert, effective today.
Mr. Talbert is a lifelong Corona resident and has spent
nearly 25 years serving the City of Corona.
His career with Corona began in 1994 where he spent 12 years as a City
Council Member and served 3 times as the Mayor in 1997/98, 2001/02 and
2004/05. Since 2008, Mr. Talbert has
served the City in various capacities as the Deputy Director of Community
Development, Director of Redevelopment, Administrative Services Director,
Assistant City Manager and for the last 4 years as City Manager.
“Mr. Talbert has accomplished too many things during his
career in Corona to adequately summarize them and do him justice, but it goes
without saying that his love of this community will be felt here for decades to
come. He has served the City through
many tough times, and I speak for the entire City Council in stating that we
wish him well and thank him for his dedication and service to our community,
“said Mayor Jason Scott.
Assistant City Manager Michele Nissen will serve as the
Acting City Manager until the City Council has an opportunity to interview and
select an Interim City Manager who will serve the City during a nation-wide
search for a permanent City Manager. We
anticipate that the selection of an Interim City Manager will take several weeks
and the recruitment for a permanent City Manager may take several months.
Again, the City of Corona would like to thank Mr. Talbert
for his many years of service and dedication to Corona and we wish him all the
best.
Left: SBSD Deputy, Nicholas O’Loughlin, was off-duty & traveling south on Euclid Ave. in Chino when he was struck & killed by a drunk driver in the early morning hours of February 23rd. Right: Yijie Mao of Alhambra was arrested on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and DUI causing injury, after police allege that he was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol and marijuana. (Photo courtesy Chino Police Department)
By City of Chino
Chino – Twenty-Eight year old San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputy Nicholas O’Loughlin of Chino Hills was killed in an off-duty traffic collision in the early morning of February 17, 2019.
Officers responded to the intersection of Edison and Euclid
Avenues at 12:31 a.m. for a report of a traffic collision. The preliminary
investigation indicates that O’Loughlin was traveling south on Euclid Avenue in
a 2006 Chevy Silverado when he was struck by 26-year-old Yijie Mao of Alhambra
who was traveling west on Edison Avenue in a 2014 BMW compact SUV.
O’Loughlin was
pronounced deceased at the scene. Mao was determined to be under the influence
of alcohol and marijuana. He was booked at the Central Detention Center for
gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and DUI causing injury. The road
was closed for approximately nine hours while Traffic Investigators processed
the scene. The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Bloch at
(909) 334- 3018 or mbloch@chinopd.org.
Eastvale/Norco– An Eastvale woman and a Norco man were among the victims of a Yorba Linda plane crash that occurred in the 19000 block of Crestknoll drive on Sunday, Feb. 3.
On Superbowl Sunday, Stacie Norene Leber, 48, an Eastvale
resident, and Donald Paul Elliot, 58, a Norco resident, were visiting relatives
Roy Lee Anderson, 85, and his wife, Dahlia Marlies Leber Anderson, 68, at their
Yorba Linda home. Reports state they
were at the home preparing for their annual Superbowl party. However, all four people were killed when a
local plane crashed into the Anderson’s home.
Two additional guests were also injured and taken to the hospital. The plane’s pilot, Antonio Pastini, 75, of
Nevada, was killed in the crash as well.
The incident occurred after a Cessna 414 plane took off from
the Fullerton Municipal Airport at around 1:35 p.m. and flew as high as 7,800
feet, according to a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigator. Witnesses reported seeing the plane flying in
one piece about 10 minutes from the airport, stating it emerged from a cloud. However, moments later, the plane started
falling apart in the sky as the tail of the plane came off, with the wings
following. The plane started burning in
mid-air before plunging into the Yorba Linda home at around 1:45 p.m., causing
the home to catch fire. NTSB reported debris
of the crash was scattered among 16 other homes in the neighborhood, where they
found the plane’s engine, exhaust pipe, and propeller. Investigators from the Federal Aviation
Administration and the NTSB helped collect debris from the crash and took all
the aircraft parts to a Phoenix facility for examination.
There were also reports stating that the pilot, Pastini, was
carrying credentials and retirement papers that identified him as a retired
Chicago Police Officer. However, the
Chicago Police Department confirmed Pastini was not an officer with their
department and that the badge found in the wreckage was reported lost in
1978. It is unclear as to why Pastini
was in possession of the badge and credentials.
In addition, local reports reveal that prior to the plane
crash, Pastini’s license was suspended twice by federal regulators for flying
in dangerous conditions and lying about his credentials. LA Times refers to the Library of Congress records
that indicate Pastini lost his license for 4 months after flying in cloudy, icy
conditions and then lying to an air traffic controller about having IFR clearance. Three years later, Pastini’s license was suspended
again due to his plane being behind on inspections, having a brake that was
leaking hydraulic fluid, and carrying expired temporary registration. A Federal Aviation Administration spokesman told
the LA Times that Pastini also reported two name changes with the agency after
the suspensions. He was first registered
as Jordan Albert Isaacson, then changed his name to Jordan Ike Aaron in 1991, and
again changed his name to Antonio Peter Pastini in 2008.
After the Yorba Linda crash, one of Pastini’s daughters,
Julia Ackley, told local reporters that her father was a retired Chicago Police
Officer, an experienced pilot, and a Nevada restaurant owner. She also confirmed that her father changed his
name years ago to Antonio Pastini but she didn’t state why. She told local news that her father was an
experienced pilot who flew to the Fullerton Airport at least twice a month to
visit her and her daughter. On Feb. 3,
he was leaving the Fullerton Airport to go to his Nevada home after visiting
Ackley in Torrance. She then expressed she
was grieving for and with the victims’ families.
The family of Leber, Elliot, and Anderson issued a joint statement
regarding their loved ones’ passing: “We are devastated by our loss of our
family members who will be greatly missed.
Our family bond is tight and each member lost in this tragedy represents
more than just one role within our family.
We lost parents, grandparents, great-parents, spouses, sisters,
brothers, aunts and uncles. The home
lost was a beacon for so many family and friends where many celebrations were
held. We want to thank our extended
family and friends who have provided amazing support, kindness and
compassion. It takes a village.”
The statement continued in thanking neighbors and
first-responders who put themselves in harm’s way after the crash. The family also thanked various city and
county agencies who provided assistance, local city fire departments, Orange
County Fire Authority, local law enforcement, Trauma Intervention Programs,
Inc., Orange County Sheriff’s Department Coroner Division, UCI Medical Center,
the National Transportation Safety Board, Yorba Linda personnel, and
surrounding communities.
City officials in Yorba Linda also planned a vigil at Glenn
Knoll School on Thursday, Feb. 7, where hundreds attended to mourn the lives
lost. A GoFundMe account was setup for
the victims’ families and can be accessed here: www.gofundme.com/f/2sswd-family-forever.
As of now, reports indicate that there is no evidence that
the crash was intentional. However, this
incident is still under investigation and could take as long as one year to
complete. Investigators are looking into
why the plane broke apart, any environmental impacts, and the pilot’s history
and flight experience.
Photo Courtesy: City of Eastvale Starbucks employees were excited to serve their community on opening day.
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Eastvale– A new In-N-Out and Starbucks have officially opened in Eastvale! Community members have expressed their excitement for the new additions. Social media pages are filled with photos of Eastvale families and friends, as they raved about the two new businesses.
The Starbucks off Cantu Galleano and Hamner Ave.
officially opened their doors on Feb. 7.
Many talked about the quick service they received while getting their
morning coffee. Others loved the
convenience of the location. However,
the celebration will continue on their official Grand Opening and Ribbon
Cutting ceremony on Feb. 28 so don’t forget to mark your calendars.
Photo Courtesy: City of Eastvale In-N-Out employees hustled while community members enjoyed their food at In-N-Out’s Grand Opening on February 8th.
Even though Starbucks was a hit, the real talk around
town was the new In-N-Out that opened the next day. The Eastvale In-N-Out is located at 4950
Hamner Ave., near Costco and Amazon.
They officially opened on Friday, Feb. 8, but are also expecting to have
a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting event as well. Eastvalians from all over town were thrilled
of how quick their drive was to the new In-N-Out and that they no longer have
to visit the Norco location. The new
Eastvale restaurant has 74 seats available in its dining room so stop by and
grab one today!
Chino- The Pine Avenue Widening Project, Chino’s plan to expand Pine Avenue
into six lanes, has hit an obstacle due to the City being unable to reach an
agreement with the owners of the land needed for the expansion. A resolution between the parties has not been
easy, forcing the City to utilize “eminent domain.”
Eminent domain is the
right provided by the Fifth Amendment in the constitution. It refers to the
government’s ability to take private property for public use. However, they
must provide the property owner with “just compensation,” which is determined
by a property appraisal.
Lewis Operating
Corporation plans to build 600 residential units, but their plan requires the
dedication of certain land to the widening of Pine Avenue. This required land
is part of the H&R Barthelemy Dairy Farm and has been in the Barthelemy
family for over 70 years.
Lewis Operating
Corporation has been trying to obtain the land since last year but has been
unable to reach an agreement with the family. Because of this, the City has
voted to acquire the land by exercising their right of eminent domain.
“For the public
purposes set forth herein, the City of Chino is authorized to acquire property
through the exercise of eminent domain,” said the Chino City Hall Staff report.
The required easements
for the project include a permanent easement of 110,766 square ft., slope
easements, a drainage easement, a flooding easement, an access easement, and a
temporary construction easement. An easement is the right to use another
person’s land for a specified purpose.
“Pine Avenue needs to
be widened to accommodate existing and future traffic due to development in the
area,” said the Chino City Hall staff report.
The City of Chino
states that the land owned by H&R Barthelemy Farms is necessary in order
for their Pine Avenue Widening Project to move forward. The Project is deemed
to be for the greater good of the public.
“The acquisition of
the Easements is necessary for the Project because without them the Project
cannot be constructed,” according to the staff report.
The Barthelemy family
wishes to have their own appraisal of the property made and to be given a
reasonable amount of time to do so.
“In order to engage in
meaningful negotiation with the City, we wish to have the property
independently appraised,” wrote Dan Barthelemy in a letter to the City.
In
accordance to California eminent domain laws, the property owner does not have
to accept the City’s offer and they are able to make a counter-offer.
The Voortman Family circa 1956. Voortman’s Egg Ranch is located at 13960 Grove Avenue in Ontario. You can reach them at (909) 465-1319. They are open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Photo courtesy: Voortman’s)
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Ontario – Voortman’s Egg Ranch has been in the business of providing farm fresh eggs to friends and visitors to the local area for over 60 years. Originally from Bellflower, the Voortman family – who has always been in the egg ranching business – moved their operation to Ontario in 1951.
Voortman’s has a small-town farm ambiance, with the latest
in technology. Their happy chickens are
enjoying their newly remodeled home; and their egg-processing machine can
handle about 36,000 eggs per hour at its peak. If the average bird lays one egg
about every 26 hours, that equals a lot of chickens at the Voortman ranch!
Did you know that you can tell how fresh an egg is by how
high the yolk stands up in the frying pan after you crack it? Voortman’s will have your over-easies
standing tall. Their fresh eggs are the
highest in quality, with dark, nutrient-dense yolks. You will immediately notice a difference in
your cooking and baking.
Have you ever wondered how long the eggs in the grocery
stores have actually been sitting around?
Despite the use-by date, there is really no way to know how long ago
they were produced. With Voortman’s, the
eggs are selected daily, on site, and readied for you in their store.
Third-generation egg rancher, Eddie Voortman, says, “We are
a local, family-owned business that provides fresh, quality products to the
public.”
Customers of Voortman’s rave about their all natural, cage
free eggs, touting the freshness, and great pricing. One customer said, “They make the fluffiest
scrambled eggs!”
The eggs come in all sizes and colors, depending on your
needs. Whatever you choose, you will not
be disappointed.
Voortman’s is centrally located just minutes from Chino at
13960 Grove Avenue in Ontario (just north of Edison). You can reach Voortman’s at (909) 465-1319;
and Like them on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Voortmans-Egg-Ranch.
Stop by any time Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Eastvale– Eastvale resident, James Sinnema, started a petition on the website
Change.org to bring residents together who share the same concerns for a
proposed project in their neighborhood.
In November of last
year, the building of a self-storage facility was proposed to the City Council.
The property is located east of Hellman Avenue and north of Walters Street. The
family owned company proposed a zone change of the land to become commercial.
Many residents were
angered by this possible project because it would be located in a residential
area near a school.
“A commercial use will
not fit with the character of the surrounding uses,” said James Sinnema in
their Change.org statement.
The resident does not
believe that this two-story storage building would be visually compatible with
the surrounding area. Sinnema also expressed concerns with the storage facility
leaving land only big enough for a small business to be built.
“As I’ve shared with
Mr. Gossett, it seems if the Council were to grant approval for the storage
facility and it is constructed, then the remainder parcel would only work for a
convenience store such as 7-11,” said Sinnema.
Sinnema and other
residents believe that would increase the crime rate in the area.
“As an employee of a
local Police Department, I can’t begin to tell anyone the type of calls for
service we get from these types of locations. We are only setting up our
neighborhood up for failure. Crime rates will rise (thefts, graffiti,
break-ins) traffic will increase and our home values will go down,” commented Kristen
Kannard.
Over 600 residents
have signed the petition.
The public hearing for
the possible development will take place on Jan. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.
Corona– On Jan. 9 at about 4:20 p.m., Corona Police responded to a call about a carjacking.
A 2016 Honda Accord
was stolen in the 400 block of River Road while the owner was standing near it.
The suspect was described as a Hispanic male and was later identified as Corona
resident Eric Guzman, 20.
Nearly two hours
later, officers located the stolen vehicle in the 200 Block of E. Olive Street.
They tried to stop Mr. Guzman but instead they had to begin a short pursuit.
The pursuit ended in
the 700 Block of N. Main Street after the suspect collided into a tree and then
into two other vehicles. Eric Guzman was then transported to a local hospital
and sustained minor injuries. The two women involved in the crash were also
transported to a local hospital with injuries but they are now in stable
condition.
“Anyone with
information regarding the carjacking and/or the resulting traffic collision is
encouraged to contact the Corona Police Department,” said the Corona Police
Department in a press release.
If you have any
information about the carjacking, contact Sgt. Shatford at 951-736-2423 or Sgt.
Bryan Snow at 951-739-4885 for information about the collision.
Eastvale homeowners want more than a pretty swimming pool. They want beauty and design elements such as sweeping shapes, lush waterfalls, and custom rockwork, but they also want a high-tech pool that’s easy and affordable to own. “More than ever before, this means building pools that save time and money,” says Ron Grijalva, General Manager of Blue Haven Pools & Spas in the Inland Empire.
According to Grijalva, with today’s consumers more tech-savvy, more environmentally friendly, and more time-conscious than ever before, they expect a pool that delivers a real return on their investment. As a result, the traditional backyard pool has changed to respond. “People drive a car that’s loaded with the latest gadgets,” he says. “So it’s natural to want a pool with all the bells and whistles that delivers similar kinds of lifestyle benefits.” In the Inland Empire, says Grijalva, pool buyers routinely opt for a range of energy- and water-saving features and newer technologies that increase the ease and comfort of pool ownership.
For starters, options for reducing chlorine use are available. Because of their many benefits, healthier alternatives are increasingly popular. One favorite is an ozone generator. By drastically reducing the demand for chlorine—a corrosive agent—and other costly, harsh pool chemicals, this highly effective technology reduces red eyes, dry hair, dry irritated skin, and the bleach-like fumes common with chlorine use. At the same time, explains Grijalva, the system ensures a sparkling fresh swimming environment and water that’s remarkably clear and silky soft on the skin.
When it comes to keeping pool water sparkling, the filter also plays a key role. Today’s convenient cartridge models conserve water by eliminating the need for the water-robbing process known as backwashing. Filter units with extra-large storage capacity also extend the time in between needed cleanings. Some even come with built-in antimicrobial product protection to inhibit the growth of unwanted microbes—so the filter stays fresher between cleanings.
Homeowners concerned about high electric rates are turning to energy-efficient pool cleaners. These units also help automate what was once a dreaded manual chore. Choosing a two- or variable-speed pump is another way to save on utility bills. These models can cut pool energy costs as much as 70 percent!
Homeowners are also taking advantage of automation and remote controls to manage pool & spa operations. Options include handheld remote devices, as well as programs and apps for desktop computers, tablets, and smartphones. New levels of innovation are also available with pool design features. For example, energy-efficient LED lighting illuminates a pool and landscape in dazzling, changing colors.
Distinctive colors are also found in the materials used for the pool’s interior finish. Gleaming quartz aggregate outperforms old-fashioned plaster and creates a smooth, slip-resistant surface that resists deep stains. Best of all, quartz gives any pool added dimension with lasting color that won’t fade. More information on time- and money-saving pool technology, as well as information on pool design and financing programs (oac), is available at bluehaven.com. You can also request a free 44-page color brochure, no-obligation in-home estimate and custom pool plan designed for your backyard. Call us at 909-947-6474 or visit our design center at 2318 South Vineyard Avenue, Ontario.
JURUPA VALLEY, CA (December 10, 2018) – Back by popular
demand, the JCSD Parks and Recreation Department will turn the Eastvale Community
Center (ECC) into the ultimate party destination. This exciting event begins at 7:00 p.m. and will feature a
disc jockey and dancing, a buffet dinner with a dessert station, two wine and beer bars, a
photo booth, raffles, and a midnight balloon drop and champagne toast. The
party concludes at 1:00 a.m. Designated pick-up and drop-off areas will be available for
those who are using alternative transportation.
No babysitter? That’s no problem! A separate Kids’ Corner, staffed by JCSD personnel, will be available for an extra charge of $10 per child. Games, activities, and snacks will be provided for their entertainment. Admission is $50 per person and tickets may be purchased at the ECC. This event sold out last year so don’t delay! For more information, please call the Parks and Recreation
Department at (951) 727-3524.
About JCSD – Founded in 1956, the Jurupa Community Services
District is a public governmental agency which provides services and programs
to the cities of Jurupa Valley and Eastvale. It is governed by five elected
representatives (Board of Directors) from both cities. Serving over 130,000
people in a 40-square-mile area, JCSD provides a variety of community services
and programs including water, sewer, streetlights, frontage landscape
maintenance, graffiti abatement, and parks and recreation services. Visit us at
http://www.jcsd.us
Eastvale– The City of Eastvale continues to grow and residents are waiting patiently for their desired establishments to open. For example, many residents are very excited about the new In-N-Out expecting to come to town in the first quarter of 2019, according to local reports. However, the community is also currently celebrating the businesses that have recently opened, such as the new El Pollo Loco located at 13332 Limonite Ave. in the Eastvale Marketplace retail center.
Here are a few other businesses that recently opened this
year:
99 Cents
Only Store: Located on the northwest corner of Hamner Ave and “new”
Schleisman Rd. Opened Sept. 2018
Costco:
located on Cantu Galleano Ranch Rd. and Hamner Ave. Opened June 2018
LBA
Realty Industrial Building: located north of Cantu-Galleano Ranch Road,
east of Hamner Ave., and west of the I-15 freeway.
Miguel’s
Jr: Located at 13382 Limonite Ave in the Eastvale Marketplace. Opened October 2018
Several other businesses are currently under
construction. Below are updates for each
of the businesses, homes, or centers that are expected to open in Eastvale:
Chevron
Station Pre-App: Located at 14207 Chandler St. Update: Application under Review
Chik-Fil-A:
Located at 5080 Hamner Ave in the Goodman Commerce Center. Update: Pre-application is under review
Eastvale
Marketplace: Located on northeast corner of Limonite and Sumner
Avenues. Update: On-going discussion
with property owner regarding site maintenances, parking, and pedestrian access
Enterprise
Rent-A-Car CUP: Located at 12483 Bellegrave Ave. in the Goodman Commerce Center. Update: Approved by Planning Commission
Fast 5
Xpress Car Wash at Al’s Corner DR and CUP: Located at Southwest corner of
Hamner Ave and Riverboat Ave. Update:
waiting for revised architecture plans
Gas
Station (7-Eleven) and Drive-Through Restaurant (Pizza Hut): Located on the
northwest corner of Hamner and Schleisman Ave (between Fire Station 27 and 99
Cents Only Store). Update: waiting for
revised developmental plans
Goodman
Commerce Center: located on Hamner Ave., north of Bellegrave Ave. and south
of Cantu-Galleano Ranch Road. Update:
site improvement to add parking spaces
Goodman
Off Site Parking, Pedestrian Bridge, and Building Height Increase in Industrial
Areas: Located at Cantu Galleano Ranch Rd. and Hamner Ave. Update: applicant is currently addressing
pedestrian crossing issues
Goodman
Retail Center: Located on the southeast corner of Cantu Galleano Ranch Rd.
and Hamner Ave. Update: both buildings
are under construction
In-N-Out:
Located at 4950 Hamner Ave in the Goodman Commerce Center. Update: under construction
Leal
Master Plan: Located at the northwest corner of Hamner and Limonite Ave.,
east of Scholar way and south of 58th street. Update: Continued
discussion of potential development with owners and proposed developer.
Lewis Retail
Polopolus Property: Located at 7270 Hamner Ave. Update: Processing an application for a
Chevron gas station and convenience store
Medical
Office Building and Dialysis Center at The Marketplace at The Enclave:
Located at 14252/14260 Schleisman Rd.
Update: waiting on 3rd submittal for construction plans for
2-story medical office building
Mes Amies
Nail Salon Alcohol Sales CUP: Located at 13334 Limonite Ave., Suite 110 in
the Eastvale Marketplace. Update:
waiting submittal of incomplete items and deposit
Nexus
Townhouse by William Lyon Homes, Residential Development: Located south of
the 24-hour Fitness Center in the Eastvale Gateway South retail center. Update:
Construction is complete
Polopolus
Chevron DR & CUP: Located at 7180 Hamner Ave. Update: waiting for revised development plans
Prado
Residential Development by Lennar: Located at the southeast corner of
Cucamonga Creek Channel and Schleisman Rd.
Update: Revised fence and wall plans under review
Pulte
Residential Development: Located on southeast corner of Limonite Ave and
Scholar Way. Update: site is being
graded consistent with the recorded subdivision map
Quick
Quack Car Wash: Located west of Amazon off-site parking lot and south of
Costco parking lot in retail portion of Goodman Commerce Center. Update: waiting for 2nd submittal
of construction plans
Rodriguez
Site by Howard Industrial at The Ranch: Located at the southeast corner of
Moon Plan and Remington Ave. Update:
waiting for development plans
Santa Ana
River Trail CUP: Located south of Archibald Ave and north of Bluff
Street. Update: application is on hold
Self-Storage
Facility at Chandler: Located at 7500 Hellman Ave. Update: preparing CEQA documents and waiting
for revised developmental plans set
Sendero
Century Communities Front Loaded Homes: Located at the northeast corner of
Archibald Ave and Chandler St. Update:
waiting for revised site plan
Sendero
Cluster Homes by Lennar: Located on the west portion of Sendero at
northwest corner of Limonite Ave and Harrison Ave. Update: Under construction but model homes
are open
Sendero
Planned Residential Development by Stratham Homes: Located in the northeast
corner of Limonite and Harrison Avenues. Update: Revised SCE landscape plans
are currently under review
South
Milliken Distribution Center: Located east of Milliken Ave, north of
SR-60. Update: waiting for construction
plans
Starbucks
Drive-Through: Located at southeast corner of Hamner Ave. and
Cantu-Galleano Ranch Rd. Update: under construction
The
Campus (former Providence Business Park): located west of Archibald Ave and
south of Limonite Ave. Update: Approved construction plans but other buildings
are currently under construction
The Merge-
Chevron, Drugstore Drive-Through, Sprouts Alcohol Sales, Starbucks Drive-Through:
Located North of Riverside Drive; South of SR 60, East of Milliken Avenue, West
of I-15. Update: under review
The
Ranch: Located in the northeast and southeast corners of Hellman and future
Limonite (Kimball) Avenues. Update:
construction of six industrial/warehouse buildings are completed
VantagePoint
Church: Located on 8500 Archibald Ave. Update: Undergoing site grading;
revised building construction plans approved
Verizon
at Chandler Fire Station: Located on northeast corner of Chandler Street
and Selby Ave. Update: Under
construction
Walmart:
located on southeast corner of Limonite and Archibald Ave. Update: Waiting for
applicant to submit construction plans
Eastvale – On Nov. 24, an Eastvale woman was shot and found deceased in the roadway of Jasper Loop, north of Aspen Leaf Lane. The woman was later identified as Alicia Rene Lopez, 28 of Eastvale. The Eastvale Police Department is currently seeking the public’s assistance to obtain any additional information regarding the shooting.
The incident occurred at around 8:08 pm on Saturday evening,
when nearby residents reported that they heard “shots being fired” in the 1300
block of Jasper Loop. Eastvale Police Officers
were dispatched to the location. When Police
officials arrived, Lopez was found in the middle of the roadway and was
pronounced deceased at the scene. It is unknown
at this time if Lopez lived near the residence where she was shot.
“One adult male was seen running from the location after the
shooting,” said Sergeant Walter Mendez in a news release. “But no further information is available at
this time,” Mendez added.
After the incident occurred, several members of the
community turned to social media group pages asking what happened and what the
suspect looked like. The posts caused a
lot of speculation of what could have led to the shooting. However, out of respect for the family, many
administrators of the social media sites deleted or addressed comments that
contained unconfirmed information. A
family member of Lopez even commented on a post stating that the incident was
not a result of domestic violence. All
parties reiterated that the incident is under investigation and information
regarding the suspect’s appearance will be released when available.
The
Riverside County Sheriff’s Department-Central Homicide Unit and the Jurupa
Valley Station Investigators have assumed the investigation, according to
Mendez. Anyone with information
regarding this investigation is encouraged to call Investigator Vasquez of the
Sheriff’s Central Homicide Unit at (760) 393-3529. An anonymous tip can also be submitted using
the Sheriff’s Homicide Tipline online form at www.riversidesheriff.org/tipline/. This
investigation incident number is EV183280060.
Photo Courtesy: Richard Gierman (richardgierman.com) Entertainment was provided by Eleanor Roosevelt High School Students
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Eastvale – VantagePoint Church held their
6th Annual Christmas Gift Mart on December 1 at Eleanor Roosevelt
High School. This event helps low-income
families provide holiday gifts for their children each year.
This year’s Gift Mart allowed 420 families to take home
2,100 gifts for their children. Members
of VantagePoint Church donated over 1,800 of these gifts, each valuing from $15
to $25.
In addition to the donations, over 300 volunteers gathered
to make this event possible. Even the
local Boy Scout Troop woke up early to serve 1,100 pancake breakfasts for the
families waiting in line. The families
were very grateful for the breakfast and coffee served, because some of them began
lining up for the event the day before!
However, it was definitely worth the wait as families had a
great time at this year’s Christmas Gift Mart.
Parents were able to pick out Christmas presents while their children
made holiday crafts. Then, volunteers
wrapped the gifts and took them to each family’s cars. Children were also excited to meet Santa,
Santa’s elves, Spider-Man, Princess Belle, and Kylo Ren. The entertainment continued with performances
by the Eleanor Roosevelt High School band, choir, and drama departments. In addition, free raffles and balloon animals
were provided to the families before they went in to shop.
This event continues to touch the lives of local families
each year. “One family told us that
their child just got out of the hospital and without us, they wouldn’t have
been able to afford Christmas,” said Monique Whritenour, VantagePoint
Operations & Outreach Director.
“Families were blessed, lives were changed, and we found a
tangible way to be living proof of a loving God to those around us,” Whritenour
added.
Children were excited to meet Santa and his elves.
VantagePoint Church volunteers helped parents shop for gifts.
Todd Rigby has lived in Eastvale for almost a decade as a California native. He is a strong believer in giving back to his community. Professionally, he works in residential real estate as a broker and owner. Rigby and his wife Charlene are the parents of three children. Rigby enjoys volunteering with the Boy Scouts of America, his church, and local sports organizations.
Todd received his Associate’s Degree from Santa Ana College in Liberal Arts, and received his Bachelor’s Degree from Brigham Young University in Facilities Management with a Business Minor. He then went on to receive a Master’s Degree from Azusa Pacific University in Human Resource Organizational Development.
“I am excited for this new role and look forward to continuing to serve the residents of our community,” said Mayor Todd Rigby. “Thank you to my fellow Council Members for your vote of confidence. We have a great team in place on the Council and within our City
staff. I look forward to a great year of accomplishing our strategic goals, and with our team effort, I have no
doubt we will continue to make Eastvale a great place to live, conduct
business, and visit.”
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