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Riverside County: Cal Fire Riverside Promotes New Division Chief

Staff Reports

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New Northwest Division Chief, Silvio Lanzas (Photo Courtesy: rvcfire.org)

Riverside County – On Mon., Dec. 1, 2014, Cal Fire’s Riverside County Fire Chief, John R. Hawkins, proudly announced the promotion of Silvio Lanzas to Division Chief, during their Executive Staff Meeting.Lanzas began his career with Cal Fire (then CDF) as a Fire Explorer in 1992 in the San Bernardino Unit. He then furthered his career in the positions of Firefighter I and Firefighter II serving the communities of Highland, Devore, Chino Hills and Yucaipa.

Between fire seasons, Lanzas worked in Cal Fire Riverside’s Perris Emergency Command Center. He remained in the unit as a Fire Apparatus Engineer assigned to fire stations in Menifee, Sun City, Canyon Lake and Moreno Valley. He also worked two special assignments at the Perris Emergency Command Center.

Lanzas promoted to Fire Captain and held assignments in the San Bernardino, and later Riverside, Units.

In 2009, Lanzas promoted to Battalion Chief where he was assigned to the Moreno Valley Battalion prior to his final assignment as a Battalion Chief overseeing the Perris Emergency Command Center.

Lanzas now oversees the Northwest Division, which includes unincorporated areas of Riverside County, the Cities of Eastvale, Jurupa Valley, Norco and the Rubidoux Community Services District. His additional responsibilities include operational and administrative supervision of the Cal Fire/CDC Norco Conservation Camp. Lanzas holds two Associate’s Degrees and is a California State-Certified Chief Officer.

Lanza is married to wife, Kara, and they have two sons – Isaiah, 16, and Jakob, 4.

 

Los Angeles: County Flags Lowered In Honor of Executed NY Police Officers

Staff Reports

flag half staff            Los Angeles County – In order to pay tribute to New York police officers Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos, Mayor Michael D. Antonovich has ordered that all county flags be lowered to half-staff until the day after both officers have been laid to rest.

Officers Liu and Ramos were executed Saturday while sitting in their patrol car.  Both officers were participating in an anti-terrorism drill when a subject walked up to their patrol car and opened fire with a handgun, striking them both in the head and upper body multiple times.

Officer Liu is survived by his wife of two months.  Officer Ramos is survived by his wife and 13 year-old son

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New York Officers Ramos and Liu

Norco: Winter Kidz Camp

City of Norco 

norco-winter-camp-2014Ready to walk, jump and slide into a Kidz Club Winter Wonderland?  Choose from either or both weekly programs filled with themed activities, fun projects and field trips for children ages 5-12 years old to enjoy while on winter break. Camp runs Monday through Friday 7am-6pm, December 29th 2014-January 9th 2015. Cost is $100 for Norco Residents and $105 for Non-Residents for each weekly session.  Due to the holiday, the weekly session fee for the week of December 29th 2014 – January 2nd 2015 is $90 for Norco Residents and $95 for Non-Residents. Winter Kidz Camp will be closed on Thursday, January 1st 2015 for New Year ’s Day.

Winter Kidz Camp is located at 3939 Cedar Ave in Norco. For more information regarding this program please call (951) 371-5357 or visit www.norco.ca.us

 

 

 

 

 

Norco: Wee People Playschool

City of Norco

Are you looking for a safe environment where your child can grow emotionally, intellectually and socially while helping prepare them for kindergarten? Wee People Playschool does just that! The City of Norco Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services is offering this recreational program for children ages 3-5 years old. During Wee People, children learn shapes, colors, alphabet, sight words, name recognition, cooperative play skills and manners, while exercising their fine and gross motor skills and much more.

Wee People Playschool is offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:30am to 1:30pm or Tuesday and Thursday from 9am to 2pm. For an 8 week session, Norco Residents fee for M/W/F session is $320 and the non-resident fee is $330. The Norco Resident fee for T/TH session is $275 and the non-resident fee is $285. Fees are subject to change. Registration is taken on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Wee People Playschool is held at the Norco Community Center located at 3900 Acacia Ave, Norco CA 92860. For more information please call (951) 272-1619 or visit www.norco.ca.us

 

 

Eastvale: Public Safety and Planning Commission Vacancies

City of Eastvale

The City of Eastvale is seeking applicants for possible City Council appointment to the Public Safety and Planning Commissions. Interested parties are encouraged to submit a Volunteer Application with a resume and cover letter. City applications are available on the Employment Page at www.eastvaleca.gov. The filing deadline is January 8, 2015 at 1:00pm.

The Public Safety Commission and Planning Commission are five-member commissions composed of Eastvale residents appointed by the City Council. The Commissioners term of service runs concurrent with the council member that appointed the commissioner.

Duties

The Public Safety Commission advises the City Council on traffic concerns, Neighborhood Watch, Emergency Operations, and conducts Community Outreach for Crime Prevention. Additional details about the Public Safety Commission may be found on Public Safety Commission page of the City’s website.

The Planning Comission has the authority to review all development proposals for consideration of approval. The Planning Commission may advise the City Council in the development and application of policies affecting land use and development within the City. The Planning Commission may also review and make recommendations regarding any proposed changes to the General Plan, Zoning Regulations and Design Standards. Addition details about the Planning Commission may be found on Planning Commission page of the city’s website.

Please direct any questions on the position to the City Manager’s Office: 951-361-0900

Chino Shoeboxes “Virtually” Change Lives

operation-christmas-childChino – Chino-area residents rallied together to pack 8,400 shoebox gifts last month for children worldwide struggling with war, disease, poverty and other difficult circumstances. Although the collection sites are closed for 2014, Chino residents can still contribute to the local collection number by packing a shoebox gift online at samaritanspurse.org.

With Operation Christmas Child’s virtual-packing tool, it is quick, easy and convenient to pack a Christmas gift for a child in one of the hardest-to-reach countries. The online tool allows anyone to go from a virtual shopper to a vital influence in just a few clicks.

At samaritanspurse.org, visitors select a child’s age and gender, shop through an online selection of culturally relevant gifts, “build” their shoebox and finish it off by uploading a photo and writing a note of encouragement to the child who will receive it.

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From packing, to shipping, to delivery, Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes continue to change the lives of children the world over. (Photo Courtesy: Samaritan’s Purse)

For many, building a shoebox online provides the perfect complement to a busy lifestyle and a perfect way to provide a tangible expression of love to children living in desperate situations. The virtual-packing tool also offers participants the option to challenge friends to participate, or the opportunity to give a donation that lets others build online themselves.Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief and evangelism organization headed by Franklin Graham. Through simple shoebox gifts and a message of hope through Jesus Christ, children learn they are loved and not forgotten. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has delivered gift-filled shoeboxes to more than 113 million children in more than 150 countries. In 2014, Operation Christmas Child hopes to collect enough shoebox gifts to reach another 10 million children.

 

Dr. Lin Goes To Washington

Staff Reports

 

Riverside County – The Corona-Norco Unified School District is pleased to announce that Superintendent Michael Lin, Ed.D, was selected by the U.S. Department of Education as one of 100 top school leaders across American to represent their district at the White House. This first-ever National Connected Superintendents Summit was held on Wed., Nov. 19, in Washington, D.C.

Dr. Lin was among exemplary local school chiefs who were recognized for their leadership in helping transition their districts to digital learning. This unique opportunity was another example of how CNUSD continues to be a flagship district for many endeavors that assist in providing a high quality education for all students.

“I am proud to represent CNUSD, as well as Riverside County, as one of the 100 school superintendents in the nation to lead capacity building for education technology. I believe this important endeavor begins with a solid foundation of technology infrastructure built with student achievement in mind,” said Lin.

“The CNUSD Board of Trustees has established education technology as a priority in our Local Control Accountability Plan and the community has recently validated this by passing a local school improvement bond measure,” Lin added. “I am honored and humbled by this nomination and look forward to working with the nation’s superintendents in getting our school technology ready for the future. Our goal is to continuously provide a student-centered learning that transforms teaching and approaches to instruction as evidenced by our CNUSD district portal initiative.”

Akin to the classic 1939 Capra film, “Mr. Smith Goes To Washington,” portraying one man’s effect on American politics, Dr. Lin’s nomination as one of the 100 top school leaders across America attending this important summit shows his tremendous commitment to quality education and the effect it will have on the future of our CNUSD students.

Eastvale: City Council Meeting Recap

Staff Reports

Eastvale – There was only one City Council meeting for the month of November, held on Nov. 12 at Rosa Parks Elementary. The meeting was called to order promptly at 6:30 p.m. and attended by all council members. The invocation was led by Pastor Ed Moreno of New Day Christian Church.

During the presentation section of the meeting, members of the CERT Training Program were recognized. A list of upcoming City events was also shared.

During the Public Comments section of the meeting, Eastvale resident Cesar Morales spoke about the sign ordinances. He felt that the City and the Council need to take a stronger stand on consistently enforcing the ordinance that they put into place. In his opinion, builders and some realtors do not seem to be following the rules and he wants someone to be accountable for it. Morales even volunteered his time.

The Consent Calendar, including items 6.1 through 6.10, was passed 5-0.  A full listing of these items can be found on the City website at www.eastvale.gov.

During the Public Hearings section, a representative from Goodman-Bircher spoke about the changes they made to be more in line with the requests of the Council. Some of these changes were a revised land use plan, removal of the potential fulfillment center from Hamner Avenue frontage; and a commitment to build a full service hospital, as well as limiting the retail area to retail uses. The Planning Commission voted on Oct. 15 to recommend the Council approve all of the project components. After a brief question and answer section, the Council approved the project.

There were no Old Business items.

The new Business Items consisted of 9.1, which was the Reorganization and Compensation plan. This allowed the City Manager to promote current Public Information Officer, Michele Nissen, to Assistant City Manager; and included the promotion of an Accounting Specialist and a part-time Code Enforcement Technician. In addition, the Council was asked to authorize the open recruitment of a Senior Administrative Analyst, an Administrative Analyst II and an Administrative Analyst I.

Item 9.2 – Public Safety Commission Appointment – was given to Chris Hook by Mayor Ike Bootsma.  Item 9.3 for Electronic Records Management, Item 9.4 for the purchase of another code enforcement vehicle, and Item 9.5 were all approved.

The student liaison report was presented by ASB President, Jakob Rivera.

After brief comments from the Council, the meeting adjourned.

 

Eastvale: Holiday Showcase 2014 – Santa, Snow and Fun!

Eastvale-holiday-showcaseDate: 12/6/2014 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Cost: FREE

Location: Eastvale Community Center13820 Schleisman RoadEastvale, California 92880

Please join the JCSD Parks and Recreation Department for the annual arrival of Santa and the tree lighting ceremony on December 6th from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Eastvale Community Center (ECC), 13820 Schleisman Road, Eastvale.

Tree lighting ceremony will be from 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

  • Snow Play area
  • Pictures with Santa Claus
  • Holiday Crafts and Activities for Kids
  • Craft and Food Vendors
  • Holiday Movies
  • Fun for the Entire Family!

The ECC will be adorned in festive decorations and will make the perfect backdrop for your family’s holiday photos. Be sure to dress in your favorite holiday ensemble, bring the whole family to Holiday Showcase 2014 at the ECC. Additional parking for this event will be available on the west side of Ramirez Intermediate School, which can be accessed from Whispering Hills Drive. For more information about Winterfest 2013, please call the JCSD Parks and Recreation Department at (951) 727-3524 or visit their website at www.parks.jcsd.us.

Eastvale Holiday Showcase, Lighting & Decorating Contest

Entries Being Accepted NOW! 

holiday-lightsFor residents who like to decorate the exterior of their homes this time of year, the Eastvale Events Committee invites you to enter the holiday showcase lighting contest for a chance to win $100. Entries will be accepted beginning November 10 through December 9 in the following categories:

  • Best Commercial (best use of store bought decorations)
  • Most Innovative (best use of technology or custom/handcrafted decorations)

Entry in only one category per residence will be accepted. A display can have a combination of bought and handcrafted items. It is up to the resident to decide which category they want to compete in. There must be more than one entry in a category for a winner to be selected.

Judging will occur on the evening of Friday, December 12 with winners being announced at a private event on Sunday, December 14. To enter your home, submit your form to the Eastvale Community Committee. Click here for entry form.  Entry form with rules may also be obtained via email at EastvaleShowcase@gmail.com  or from the Eastvale Events Committee Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/EastvaleEvents. You may return the form via email or via US post to Eastvale Events, 12523 Limonite Ave, Ste 440-275, Mira Loma, CA 91752 (this address is a P.O. Box, not an office location).

Volunteer Drivers Needed!
See all the entries and participate as a judge while driving with other Eastvalers from home to home. To volunteer as a driver for the Showcase, please contact the event coordinators via e-mail at EastvaleShowcase@gmail.com. You must be a resident of Eastvale, 18 years or older, and available to take 3 or more participants in your personal vehicle on the evening of Friday, December 12, from approximately 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

 

Eastvale: Leal Property Update

BY JENNIFER MADRIGAL

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Past aerial view of the Leal Property (Photo Courtesy: City of Eastvale)

Eastvale – The Leal Property, a 160-acre parcel of some of the last open land in Eastvale, has been a popular subject around the community. The land is owned by dairyman, Brad Leal, who has been working with the City of Eastvale in developing a plan that brings his ideas into juxtaposition with what is best for the City. Leal has long been a proponent of ensuring that what is ultimately built on his property is beneficial to Eastvale.

After many negotiations, the property has been re-zoned to be primarily used for commercial and retail development, with a small percentage retained for residential housing. The housing is a requirement of the State of California.

The Leal Property was previously zoned for agricultural as well as some residential development. With the new Land Use Plan, the area was able to be re-zoned to include mixed-use purposes for retail, office, civic, etc.  This will pave the way for the development of a large downtown area that combines commercial and retail with open spaces and landmark features that would become a major part of Eastvale’s economy and esteem.

The land is now “entitled,” and according to Eastvale Councilmember Bill Link, this will provide a more streamlined process for applicants to come in and develop the land. Since the re-zoning has already taken place, they will be able to save time and money. Developers can now just draw up plans for their desired location (per zoning requirements), submit their plans to the City, pay their fees, obtain an Environmental Impact Review, and build. Link estimates that this will save them about a year of time.

The new Specific Plan is expected to come before the City Council in January or February 2015 for approval, after it goes through the Planning Commission.

According to Leal at a previous meeting about the project, “This is a big project and it will develop slowly. I don’t want some guy to just come in and build a big building.”

Instead Leal hopes that it will come in phases of construction and establish a real Downtown Eastvale feeling.

 

Eastvale Transforms Operational Structure

BY JENNIFER MADRIGAL

eastvale officialsEastvale – This year, the City of Eastvale has seen some big changes and restructuring. With the resignation of City Manager, Carol Jacobs, a few months past, and the appointment of temporary City Manager, Robert Van Nort, the operation of the City has come under some scrutiny.

Van Nort’s contract has recently been extended for another 90 days, until March 2015. Public Information Officer, Michele Nissen, has assumed the helm as Acting City Manager during a short absence by Van Nort, currently effective through Dec. 8.

The City is expected to open the official City Manager position up to applicants imminently.

Eastvale’s City Council was affected by the bizarre resignation of councilmember Jeff DeGrandpre last July. This created an immediate opening to which Joe Tessari was voted in to serve out the remaining two years of DeGrandpre’s term.

At the recent General Election, three seats on the Council were open. Council members William Link, and Mayor Pro-Tem Adam Rush ran for reelection, while Councilman Ric Welch did not. Nine candidates applied and campaigned for those positions. In the end, Link and Rush were reelected, along with newcomer, Clint Lorimore.

Lorimore, a small business owner who has lived in Eastvale since 2004, is anxious to start his first term on Eastvale’s Council.

“I am committed to the idea that together, we can make Eastvale a better place to live, work and play. I am looking forward to working with my fellow council members to implement policies of smart growth, which will provide comprehensive solutions to the challenges we face as a young and growing community,” said Lorimore.

Rush – who was Eastvale’s First Mayor in 2010, and has been a council member ever since – is excited to continue to work for the people of Eastvale and keep this City on the right track toward responsible growth, safe schools and a strong fiscal foundation.

Link – who was nominated to fill Kelly Howell’s vacated seat in 2013 – plans on continuing his focus on economic development and growth, as well as public and traffic safety.

The Public Safety Commission has also had a few bumps this year with the resignation of several commissioners for family and job related issues. Melonee Cruse, who was the Chair, also resigned recently due to job responsibilities.

Chris Hook, recently appointed by Mayor Ike Bootsma, is the newest commissioner. Hook hopes to increase and promote safety awareness around school zones and parks in effort to lower the amount of accidents involving pedestrians. His goals include creating a worry-free and safeguarded environment for parents and children in school zones and recreational areas. Hook brings 20 years of safety and security experience to the job, with 18 years as a proprietor of his own security business.

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Eastvale Crime: A 2014 Recap

By Jennifer Madrigal

Eastvale – According to Eastvale’s Police Department Co-Chief, Lt. Joseph Pemberton, crime in Eastvale is down 6.4% overall from last year. Part 1 Crimes – also known as Index or Summary-based crimes – are as follows:

  • Assaults: 112
  • Robberies: 13
  • Rapes: 6
  • Burglary: 191 (Up 5% from 2013)
  • Auto Theft: 92 (Down 22% from 2013)
  • Larceny: 567 (Down 9.7% from 2013)
  • Total Property Crimes: 850

 

Indoor Marijuana Grow houses have seen a decrease in 2014. According to Pemberton, in 2013 there were approximately 31 indoor grow operations in the City of Eastvale that were shut down by the Eastvale Special Enforcement Team (SET), with 13 arrests made. Some of these incidents are still being addressed in the court system. These arrests are often hard to bring to conviction as the actual perpetrators are difficult to catch and the operations are vast and far-reaching into many parts of California and even the United States.

This year, citizens have been more aware of this phenomenon and have actively reported suspicious activity. This has helped create a deterrent to individuals looking to grow marijuana indoors within the City of Eastvale.

“Our Special Enforcement Team aggressively investigates all reports of indoor cultivation, and they are widely known around Riverside County,” says Pemberton regarding the success in this area.

In 2014, the Eastvale SET conducted nine investigations into indoor grows in the City and served four search warrants. Two people have been arrested and their cases are pending.

Traffic Safety is a hot topic in Eastvale, and Lt. Pemberton has been asked repeatedly what citations are most frequently written by Police Officers around schools. They are as follows:

  • CVC 22352(b)(2) – Driving in excess of 25 mph in a school zone during restricted hours (when children are active).
  • CVC 21212(a) – Person under 18 operating or riding as a passenger on a bicycle without wearing an approved helmet.
  • CVC 21950(a) – Failure to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk.
  • CVC 21461(a) – Disobeying Official Traffic Control Signs.
  • CVC 22400(a) – Driving on a highway at such a slow speed as to impede or block the normal and reasonable movement of traffic unless the reduced speed is necessary for safe operation.

 

The Eastvale traffic team will be conducting holiday safety programs and DUI Checkpoints routinely to maintain a steady presence and to serve as a reminder around the City of Eastvale to drive safely and be aware of surroundings. The Eastvale Police Department will also continue to conduct enforcements around our schools to keep children safe and help ease traffic congestion.

The Hit-and-Run death of Troy Davids that happened in April 2014 resulted in the arrest of Riverside County resident, Casey Coltrain. Coltrain, who had already been in jail on a prior arrest, was initially charged with 2nd degree murder and hit-and-run.

As of press time, Coltrain is awaiting his preliminary hearing, which is expected to take place around the second week of December. Lt. Michael Yates was one of the lead investigators on this incident, and he has continued to follow the case.

“No family should ever have to go through what the Davids’ have been through, I’m just glad that with the community’s help, we were able to ensure that Coltrain won’t ever hurt anyone again,” said Yates.

 

 

Riverside: Western Sets Water Saving Example

BY RACHEL MCGUIRE 

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Western Municipal Water District turf to be eliminated and replaced with climate-appropriate landscaping.

Riverside – When Western Municipal Water District, Riverside Community College (RCC) and the Santa AnaWatershed Association (SAWA) were searching for an inspiring way to promote landscape water-use efficiency, they didn’t have to look any further than beyond their own front door.            With more than 60 percent of water use spent outdoors, the organizations banded together in the name of efficiency to replace the grass at 450 E. Alessandro Blvd., in Riverside. This site, which was previously Western’s headquarters and now home to RCC and SAWA, will be transformed with climate-appropriate plants. The project will serve as a public demonstration site highlighting increased water savings and sustainability.The process began just last week with the start of purposely killing off all turf at the facility. The dead turf will then be removed to make space for the installation of a more environmentally friendly landscape designed to maximize water savings in a region that’s not only semi-arid, but also currently in the midst of a serious drought.

The location for the outdoor transformation is ideal due to its proximity to the Westerns’ water efficiency garden – Landscapes Southern California Style(SM) – which serves as an invaluable water-use efficiency exhibit for the public. Once complete this winter, the makeover and Landscapes Southern California Style(SM) will provide a wide range of water-efficient landscaping ideas, some of which already have District-sponsored incentives available to customers.

The public is invited to visit Landscapes Southern California Style(SM) and observe the phases of the Alessandro Turf Removal Project. Information about the project will be available at the site. The public can also LIKE Western on Facebook, or follow them on Twitter to get play-by-play updates.

Western Municipal Water District provides water supply, wastewater disposal and water resource management to the public in a safe, reliable, environmentally sensitive and financially responsible manner.

 

Did You Know?

By K.P. Sander

 

How much do you know about the very first Thanksgiving? MSN.com recently reported a number of interesting facts about the Pilgrims and what their conditions were like hundreds of years ago. As you prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving this year with your own traditions, take a moment to think back to the very first feast, and imagine how you would fare in 1621.

On board the Mayflower for over two months, the Pilgrims’ diet consisted of hardtack, salt pork, pickled foods, cereal grains, and any fish they could catch. Their primary beverage was beer – even for children – because the distillation process killed most parasites and bacteria in the often contaminated water. Sickness was a constant threat to the Pilgrims, and they ingested lemon juice to help boost their Vitamin C and prevent Scurvy. Rough seas may not have whetted an abundance of appetites, and the Pilgrims longed for dry land.

Initially, the Pilgrims set out for the mouth of the Hudson River (just north of today’s New York City). They missed their mark due to bad weather, and first landed at the tip of Cape Cod. With winter approaching and supplies diminishing, the Pilgrims continued across Cape Cod Bay, and ultimately stopped in Plymouth.

The harsh conditions of that first winter took its toll on the Pilgrims, and nearly half of them died from diseases and starvation. They buried their dead in unmarked graves by night to hide their dwindling numbers from neighboring Indian tribes.

Eventually the Pilgrims were able to gain some success in hunting, planting crops, and befriending their new neighbors. Thanks to Native American, Squanto, the Pilgrims were able to plant corn, which made a significant impact on their survival.

The very first Thanksgiving in 1621 was a three-day celebration of the first successful harvest, and it brought together the Pilgrims and Native Americans in camaraderie. The meal included turkeys, venison, fish, corn (and other grains), shellfish, nuts, and wild berries – not unlike what we prepare today, with perhaps one change. In traditional Pilgrim families, the children served the adults and waited on them throughout their dinner. Perhaps this will become a new tradition at your Thanksgiving table.

This Thanksgiving, raise a glass to the Pilgrims, and their courage to voyage to a new land and begin a new life.

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

 

 

 

 

 

Chino: CVFD Offers Thanksgiving Cooking Tips

The Chino Valley Fire District wants to help ensure that your Thanksgiving holiday is a safe and happy one. Below are some safety tips that will help you and your loved ones stay safe during the holiday.
Cooking Safety:
 Begin holiday cooking with a clean stove, oven and food preparation surfaces.
 Keep the kitchen area “off limits” to young children and adults that are not helping with food preparation to avoid accidents or mishaps.
 Have games or other activities for young children outside the kitchen area to keep them entertained.
 Avoid wearing clothing with loose or long fitting sleeves that might ignite if too close to a flame. Also avoid wearing dangling jewelry that might get caught on pot handles.
 Never leave boiling pots unattended. If you must leave the kitchen, turn off all burners or have another adult watch what is being cooked.
 Have a fire extinguisher available no more than 10 feet from the stove or cooking area.
 Remain in the home while food is cooking, and use a timer to remind you that you are cooking.
 Keep anything that can catch fire—oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging, towels or curtains— away from your stovetop.
Deep-Fryer Safety:
 If you are using a deep fryer to cook your turkey, make sure it is set up outdoors in an open area that is away from walls, wooden fences, hanging tree branches and any other structure or item that can catch fire.
 Never use a deep fryer on a wooden deck or inside a garage.
 Never let children or pets near the fryer when it is in use.
 Never leave a deep fryer unattended.
For more information on holiday safety tips, visit our website at www.chinovalleyfire.org.

Jurupa Valley: Funtional Turf Areas Will Undergo Overseeding

CITY OF EASTVALE
 
JURUPA VALLEY, CA (November 17, 2014) – At the beginning of each fall season, Jurupa Community Services District (JCSD) overseeds lawn areas at Eastvale parks that appear to be “worn out.” As a result of California’s drought status and mandatory state and local ordinances, only functional turf areas such as sports fields are being overseeded. Ornamental turf at Eastvale Parks will not be reseeded.

The overseeding process requires additional water in order for turf to be re-established. Repairing heavily used areas help also protects the grass from irreparable damage. JCSD is committed to only using the amount of water necessary to ensure the reseeding process is successful. Overseeding is the process of planting grass seeds directly onto existing turf. As part of the process, grass seeds require constant moisture in order for it to take root or germinate. To ensure the newly seeded turf areas are successful, JCSD will be conducting additional watering cycles of newly seeded areas during the day for the next few weeks.

While there are certain watering restrictions during California’s emergency drought status, the restrictions are for ornamental landscaping and do not apply to functional landscape that that uses non-potable water or water-efficient devices that are operated properly. These water-saving devices include:

  • Drip/micro irrigation systems
  • Stream rotor sprinklers
  • Operation weather-based irrigation controllers
For more information about state and local drought regulations, please visit JCSD’s website at www.jcsd.us. If you have any questions about the overseeding process, please call JCSD’s Parks and Recreation Department at (951) 727-3524.

About JCSD
Founded in 1956, the Jurupa Community Services District is a public agency known as a Special District, governed by a five-member, elected, Board of Directors. JCSD serves over 107,000 people in a 48-square-mile region of western Riverside County in the newly-incorporated cities of Jurupa Valley and Eastvale by providing a variety of critical services such as water, sewer, street lights, frontage landscape maintenance, and graffiti abatement. JCSD is also responsible for parks maintenance and recreation programming within the JCSD parks territory. For more information, visit our web site at www.jcsd.us.

Eastvale: City Sponsors Developing a Winning Business Plan

City of Eastvale

Developing a Winning Business Plan

Date: 11/19/2014 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Cost: FREE

Location: New Day Church 7155 Hamner Ave. Eastvale, California 92880

 

Having a business plan is a necessity for the success of your small business because it acts as a road map for effective business operations. Join SBDC Business Consultant Robert Usher for this interactive workshop and learn the steps to putting together a solid business plan – one that both defines your business goals and details a strategy to achieve them. Marketing Plans & Financial Analysis / Projections will be key areas of focus.

Date/Time: Wednesday, November 19th from 9:00 a.m.—11:30 a.m. Location: New Day Church 7155 Hamner Avenue Eastvale, CA 92880 Cost: There will be NO CHARGE to attend, sponsored by the City of Eastvale.

Pre-registration is recommended as seating is limited. Register online at www.iesmallbusiness.com

One on One confidential counseling sessions are available every other Monday at the Eastvale City Hall. Call 909.983.5005 to schedule your appointment.

The Inland Empire SBDC is a cooperative program of the Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship and is supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and California State University Fullerton and extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. SBA and California State University Fullerton cannot endorse any products, opinions or services of any external parties or activities. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made of requested at least two weeks in advance. Call (909) 983-5005 for more information.

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Eastvale: Temporary Signs In Public Right Of Way

CITY OF EASTVALE

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(Image Courtesy: City of Eastvale)

Eastvale – Citizens, business owners, non-profit organizations and others are asked to please abide by the rules and criteria outlined below when placing Garage Sale signs – or other temporary signs – within the City of Eastvale.  Temporary signage in the Public Right of Way are defined as any commercial, non-commercial, political or other signs displayed for a limited period of time.

  • Temporary signs may be placed in the Public Right of Way during periods beginning at 4 p.m. Fridays, and ending by 7 p.m. Sundays. Signs left in place outside this period will be subject to removal.
  • All temporary signs placed in the Public Right of Way must:  -be free-standing and securely mounted on a wooden or metal stakes;  -be no higher than four (4) feet above grade;  -be no larger than six (6) square feet and no more than three (3) feet in either height or width;  -be constructed of substantial sturdy, durable and weather-proof material;  -be kept in good repair;  -be non-illuminated;  -include the contact name and phone number of the person responsible for the sign in a clearly legible manner, either on the front or back of the sign; and  -be located in a permitted location as defined in the illustration included herein.
  • Temporary signs in the Public Right of Way must be located at least 20 feet from the curved portion of the corner in order to maintain visibility for motorists, as shown in the illustration. In addition, the following applies:  -signs must be located at least two feet from the edge of a curb or sidewalk, or from the edge of the pavement if there is no curb or sidewalk.  -signs shall be installed so as not to damage plant materials, irrigation equipment or other public property.  -signs may not be placed on a sidewalk.  -signs may not be placed in a roadway median.  -signs may not be attached to utility poles, sign posts, fences, walls, or any other structure.