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Roosevelt H.S. Boys Cross Country 15th In The Country

By Anthony Saude

Eastvale – The Roosevelt High boys cross country team qualified to be a part of one of the most prestigious post season events in all of high school sports. Only the top 22 seven man teams and 45 additional individuals from 9 regions in the country qualify to travel to Oregon and compete in the Nike Cross Nationals (NXN). “It is an honor just to qualify for a competition of this magnitude” said Joe Robles, head coach of the boys cross country team at Roosevelt High School.

The team finished 2nd to Great Oaks in CIF Southern section and then had to finish in the top 2 in the state of California to qualify for the NXN meet. There are 9 different regions in the country and only the top 2 teams in each region qualify to go Oregon to compete for the NXN title and the coveted Winged Goddess of Victory Statue. Even though it wasn’t raining at race time it did start up again midway through the race to intensify an already intense race. The 40 degree temperatures and the premium, championship quality course at Glendoveer Golf Course challenged each competitor to give it all they had.

“The teams all have to compete as a club because Nike outfits each boy with a NXN custom uniform for the event as well as spikes, socks, warm ups, socks, backpacks and more. Our uniforms had our hometown, Eastvale written across the front of the, said Robles. “The boys just had a great time and because we were required to compete as a club they got to take it all home, they loved it” added Robles

The team finished 15th in the competition, that is 15th in the COUNTRY.

An incredible finish for the team on a day that saw their top CIF finisher Tyler Spencer run through severe back pain due to a 24 hour flu bug. Michael Fagan was battling the flu and had a 102 degree temperature and had been in urgent care the Wednesday before the trip, they finished 4th and 5th on the team respectively. Senior Raymon Ornelas finished 1st on the team followed by Sophomore Raul Chaves and Senior Moises Rendon finished 3rd for the team with one of his best efforts of the season. Matthew and Aaron Liberman finished 6th and 7th for the team beating out the Great Oaks 6th and 7th place finishers.

“Even though it was an overall off day for our team we are all incredibly proud of our team just for being there, much less finishing number 15 in the entire country. We feel like we are a top 10 team on our best day” said Robles. Robles also wanted to recognize his Assistant coach, David Cummings, for all of his hard work all season long. “Eastvale gets very hot in the summer months and David looks out for the boy’s safety by getting them up getting out with them for a good run at 5:30 in the morning all summer long”.

 

Public Safety Tips for Holiday Season

By City of Eastvale

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department would like to remind the public about safety tips for this holiday season. With all the entertainment and activities associated with the holiday season it’s easy to overlook some personal safety practices.  Below are some helpful tips to keep in mind:

CAR SAFETY
Do not leave packages or valuables visible within your car.  Always lock your doors and windows and don’t forget to set your alarm or use an anti-theft device.

SHOPPING TRIPS
Always be aware of your surroundings. If shopping at night, go with a friend or family member.

SHOPPING WITH LITTLE ONES
Teach children to stay close to you at all times while shopping and never allow children to make unaccompanied trips to the restroom.

PACKAGE DELIVERY
With the online shopping trend, more people are having packages stolen right off their front porch. If you are expecting a package, request signature confirmation or have a trusted neighbor hold the package for you.

GIFT PACKAGE DISPOSAL
Dispose of big gift boxes discreetly. Packaging for items such as TV’s, computers etc., should be broken down before disposing. Do not let everyone see the wonderful gifts your family received during the holidays.

ANSWERING THE DOOR
Criminals will often scope out your home posing as a sales person or someone looking for charitable donations. Be cautious when talking to people whom you are unfamiliar with and do not let them in your home.

LEAVE THE LIGHTS ON
Leave outside lights on at night or set them on a timer. During the day, leave the radio or television on so the house looks and sounds occupied.

TRAVELING
If you are going away for the holidays, have a neighbor or family member watch your house and pick up your newspapers and mail.

The Riverside Sheriff’s Department is committed to public safety and wishes everyone joy and happiness during this holiday season. Citizens are encouraged to call their local law enforcement stations to report any suspicious activities, vehicles or persons.

Non-emergency concerns may be reported to the Eastvale Police Department by calling 951-776-1099 or, in an emergency, by calling 9-1-1.

 

 

Eastvale Community News Complete Edition December 2017

The Eastvale Community News covers local news for Eastvale, Norco,  Corona, and Chino. Click the following link to access the complete issue in pdf format: EastvaleNews.12-2017

The Manger Was A Cave?

By Sean Ortiz

Every year we see the Manger as a wooden stable. If we look deeper at the Judean culture and what things could have been like in Bethlehem we can see that there were two ways people kept their livestock. The first type was that the animals were kept in a setting in their homes. Most people were not rich and did not own much livestock so the family would actually set up a place to keep livestock in their homes with a wooden trough, hay and a fence.  Ewww, that must have been a stinky situation, the Paschal Lamb used for the Passover meal was actually a pet that was raised inside the home.                                                                                            The other type of stable was generally a cave on the edge of town. This is possibly where those who came to see the baby Jesus on that first Christmas ended up. It is possible when Joseph and Mary went to see the innkeeper they ended up in a cave behind the inn or at the edge of town because it was so crowded in Bethlehem. There were probably goats, sheep, pigs and chickens, but the couple made due. Jesus possibly being born in a cave is a foreshadowing of what was to come 33 years later when he was put into a tomb (cave) after His crucifixion on the cross. It was there that He rose again on the third day to open Heaven to all people so that whosoever BELIEVES in Him (Jesus) would not perish, but have everlasting life.

Jesus came into the world born in cave, was laid to rest in a cave, to overcome darkness and the stench of sin, death, the grave and hell. Now we have complete access to a real relationship with God through His son Jesus. This is why we rejoice on Christmas day and all year long. The world around celebrates the birth of Jesus, because over 2000 years later HIS impact is still going strong. A humble beginning changed the world for eternity.

The angels proclaimed in LUKE 2:14 “GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST, AND ON EARTH PEACE, GOOD WILL TOWARD MEN.” Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at New Beginnings Community Church Jurupa Valley. Join us this Christmas Eve Sunday December 24th at 10:00 am with our Live Illustrated Sermon, Live Music and a Living Nativity.

Pastor Sean Ortiz

Lead Pastor

New Beginnings Community Church Jurupa Valley

9010 Limonite Ave

Jurupa Valley, CA 92509

http://www.nbccjv.org

Thanksgiving Day after Day

Pastor Rob Norris, The Crossings

Pastor Rob Norris, The Crossings

By Rob Norris

He who offers a sacrifice of thanksgiving honors Me.
Psalm 50:23

Has it ever seemed surprising to you that God made the Israelites wander in the wilderness for 40 years just for grumbling and complaining? My kids may have spent 30 minutes in their rooms for griping, but 40 years? That’s some severe discipline!
One thing is crystal clear from this biblical account: God is obviously not pleased with grumbling, ungrateful hearts. And we should not tolerate grumbling either—in ourselves or in our children.
Being grateful is a choice that we readily and ritually express on Thanksgiving Day. But what do we do on other days of the year when the mood is less festive or the atmosphere is more ordinary?
I like the contented way the Pilgrims approached life. They did not allow their feelings or circumstances to determine whether or not they would exercise gratitude and thanksgiving. They believed that God was in control—”providence,” they called it. Following this belief to its logical conclusion, they responded to challenges with a perspective that said, “God has allowed this for our good.” They chose to believe—rightly so—that their dependence on a holy, faithful God was well placed and that even though much was against them, there was always much more for which to be grateful.
Developing a heart of gratitude is essential to growing a stronger faith. “If we do not believe that we are deeply dependent on God for all we have or hope to have, the very spring of gratitude and faith runs dry.”
Make the choice today to take your eyes off yourself and your circumstances, gratefully acknowledging who God is and what He is doing. Deny yourself the right to complain, embracing instead the deep-seated joy of thanksgiving … in all things.
A grateful heart pleases God.

Live It:

How would a more thankful spirit alter your approach to the situations you’re facing as a family? Make a list together of some things you need to be grateful for right now.

Pray:

“Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name” (Psalm 103:1).

Meeting @ 10:00 at River Heights Intermediate School 7227 Scholar Way, Eastvale CA.

Join us for a Christmas Eve Service at 10am Trusting and believing with you.

Pastor Rob

 

Norco College Military Recognition

By Anthony Saude

Inland Empire – Norco College has been recognized by two prestigious military organizations for their efforts to include programs centered on their military population. Norco College received recognition from Military Times for the third time in four years as one of the best colleges for veterans to attend. The college doubled up when Military Friendly® notified them that it has been named a bronze-level Military Friendly® School Award recipient for 2018.

Norco College President Bryan Reece reportedly said “We are so proud for these recognitions,” “This is a true testament of the exceptional service Norco College provides to the veteran community in their transition from classrooms to careers.”

Norco College was one of only three Community College’s in California to be recognized by Military Times, ranking them 16th overall. In 2015, NC ranked 20th on the Military Times list and 16th in 2017. The rankings were the most competitive they have ever been for 2018 with 218 colleges submitting an extensive, 150 question survey to be considered. Less than half of the schools that participated made the cut at all.

According to the Military Times, the rankings were more competitive than ever, a record number of schools participated in the annual survey, and less than half made the cut. The rankings were based on the college’s survey responses and data from the Federal Education, Defense and Veterans Affairs departments. The recognition was based on five categories: culture, academic quality and outcomes, policies, student support, cost and financial aid. You can view the whole list of rankings at MilitaryTimes.com, as well as ArmyTimes.com, NavyTimes.com, AirForceTimes.com and MarineCorpsTimes.com.

Military Friendly® recognized Norco College by awarding them with the Military Friendly school award for 2018. Over 1200 post secondary schools were designate as Military Friendly in November of this year. Only 541 of those schools were recognized for excellence in the categories of: academic policies and compliance, admissions and orientation, culture and commitment, financial aid and assistance, graduation and career, and military student support and retention.

The names of awardees are published online at https://militaryfriendly.com/ and will be printed in G.I. Jobs® and Guide to Military Friendly® Schools.

Find out more about Norco College’s award winning Veterans Resource Center at:

http://www.norcocollege.edu/services/admissions/veterans

Illegal Drug Lab Discovered In Eastvale After Burlgary

Courtesy of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department

Incident Date: December 6, 2017 Time: 12:30 PM
Incident Location: 12000 block of Kern River Drive, in the city of Eastvale
Reporting Officer: Sergeant Christian Dekker
File Number(s): EV173390018

On Tuesday, December 5, 2017, about 10:50 a.m., deputies from the Eastvale Police Department were dispatched to a residence located in the 13000 block of Dellbrook Street, in the city of Eastvale, reference a reported burglary.

Upon arrival, deputies determined three suspects had burglarized the residence and fled the location in a black Mercedes. A broadcast of the suspect information and vehicle description was made. Deputies from the Norco Sheriff’s Office, located the black Mercedes around Hamner Avenue and 4th Street, in the city of Norco. The three suspects abandoned their vehicle and fled from the deputies to evade immediate capture.

Deputies located one of the suspects, who was hiding in the thick brush on the I-15 embankment, by utilizing a K-9. The suspect was apprehended by the K-9 and was bitten. The suspect was transported to the hospital and treated for his injuries. A Norco resident reported seeing a suspicious person around the 2700 block of Hamner Avenue in the city of Norco. Norco and Eastvale deputies responded to the area. The suspect fled from the deputies a second time. The suspect was located and taken into custody in a nearby business complex with the assistance of the Aviation Unit and K-9 deputies. The third suspect was not able to be located.

The two suspects who were arrested were identified as Terrion Arnold, age 18, and DeAnthony Harris, age 18, both from the city of Eastvale. Arnold and Harris were arrested for 459 PC (Burglary) and booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center.

Terrion Arnold 
Courtesy of RCSD

DeAnthony Harris
Courtesy of RCSD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On Wednesday, December 6, 2017, about 12:30 p.m., Investigators from the Eastvale Police Department conducted further investigation, which led to a search warrant being served in the 12000 block of Kern River Drive, in the city of Eastvale. During the search warrant, additional stolen property, and an illegal butane marijuana honey oil lab operation was discovered. The Riverside Sheriff’s Department’s Special Investigations Bureau, responded and processed the honey oil lab operation. The suspects arrested during the search warrant and were booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center were identified as follows:

Todd Adamson, age 41, of Eastvale. Charged with 11379.6 HS (Manufacturing of controlled substance), 29800 PC (Felon in possession of a firearm), 1203.2 PC (Violation of probation) and 273A PC (Child Endangerment)
Jacki Mosley, age 49, of Eastvale. Charged with 11379.6 HS (Manufacturing of controlled substance), 273A PC (Child Endangerment).

Todd Adamson 
Courtesy of RUSD

Jacki Mosley
Courtesy of RCSD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The investigation is continuing. Anyone with additional information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Investigator Martinez at the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station at (951) 955-2600.

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

Corona Man Charged With Murder

Photo courtesy: Corona PD

By Anthony Saude

Corona – On Thanksgiving Day Corona Police Officers responded to a family disturbance call that involved an assault with a deadly weapon in the 1700 block of Rainbow Ridge on the west side of the City of Corona.

The Corona Fire Department paramedics were dispatched to the scene and found 64 year old Corona resident Lidia Urrutia unconscious with life threatening injuries. The victim was transported to a local trauma center via ambulance. The result of the injuries left Lidia with no brain function and she was pronounced dead on Sunday, November 26.

Gilberto Urrutia Perez a 45 year old male was visiting his mother from San Bernardino for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Following up on some information, officers from Corona Police arrested Perez at Brentwood Park in the City of Corona in connection with the crime without incident. “On Tuesday November 28 Perez has been charged with 1 count of homicide and 1 count of cruelty to an elder or dependant adult”, said Detective Andy Bryant of the Corona Police Department. Court records show his bail has been set at $1 million and his arraignment is scheduled for November 29. Detective Bryant said, “t the investigation is still ongoing and there aren’t any outstanding suspects at this time”. If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact Detective Jurado at 951-279-3628 or via email at jesse.jurado@corona.gov. For inquiries relating to the filed criminal case, please contact Riverside County District Attorney Public Information Officer John Hall at 951-955-8662 or via email at johnhall@rivcoda.org.

 

The Financial Architects

By Anthony Saude

Chino – Purchasing any kind of insurance in today’s market can be a very daunting task for the regular person out there. Question need to be asked like, who can you trust, did you get enough coverage, does it make sense for our age group, does it fit in our budget? All great questions say Richard and Cecilia Pesqueira who have been a licensed in California to sell Life and Health insurance agents for over a decade.

They understand how a person can be overwhelmed by all of the products and questions in making sure they are choosing the best products for their needs and desires. “We like to take our time to analyze all of our clients’ needs and wants before a decision is made”. “That way we can come up with a tailor made solution using the latest innovative ideas and products on the market today” says Richard and Cecilia Pesqueira, the managing agents.

Protecting families and all that they have worked for is our number one priority we do this by providing the right plan for their financial future. Whether it is Life Insurance, Health Insurance Annuities, Medigap Insurance or Medicare Advantage we have a long list of business partners we work with to make sure that the client walks away with peace of mind knowing they are protected for the long run. A little known fact is that if you aren’t a U.S. citizen you can still get life insurance and we have partners that can and will provide that to our clients.

Richard and Cecilia take great pride in helping their clients meet their current and future financial goals while protecting their existing assets. “We know that there are a lot of choices out there and we are dedicated to walking side by side through the process with each of our clients” says Richard. They will not quit until they are sure the client has the best deal available for their needs and are well informed about what they have when it is all said and done.

The Financial Architects are not only who they are but it is what they do and they love it. They will be there every step of the way to ensure your future will be secure no matter how circumstances may arise. Every good building has to start with a strong foundation or to ensure it can withstand the test of time. Things can change in this crazy thing called life and they know adjustments may have to be made for a myriad of different reasons. If that happens never fear Richard and Cecilia are just phone call away ready, willing and able to come right over and make sure that your future is safe and secure.

If you have any questions or want more information their phone number is (909) 450-3664 or go to the website: http://tfainsuranceadvisors.com/

They are located at:

The Financial Architects

5370 Shaefer Ave Ste. #B

Chino, CA 91710

 

Corona Pd Receives $75,000 Grant

By Marissa Mitchell

Corona, CA – Corona Police Department recently received $75,000 in grant money for traffic enforcement and crash prevention, resulting in some crackdown on impaired drivers.

The Corona Department has been given the money from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a year-long programs. This program will consist of special enforcements, particularly in the case of impaired drivers, and public awareness efforts to prevent traffic-related deaths and injuries.

The $75,000 will be used to keep roadways safe. OTS Director Rhonda Craft states, “Unsafe behaviors account for 94 percent of traffic crashes. This grant emphasizes the two most effective ways to change behaviors – education and enforcement. The Corona Police Department, with assistance from the Office of Traffic Safety, will use these tools to help keep the City of Corona streets safe.”

The number of persons killed on roadways fell a record decade low in 2010, but since then it has risen almost 17 percent across the state, with 3,429 fatalities in the year 2015. Most notable is the climb of pedestrian and bicycle fatalities, now comprising nearly 25 percent of all traffic deaths. This has raised concerns of distracted driving and drug-impaired driving.

The grant funding will provide an avenue to combat distracted and impaired driving, as well as the problem of speeding and crashes at intersections.

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

The grant money presented will fund educational programs, DUI/DWI checkpoints, DUI saturation patrols, bicycle/pedestrian safety enforcement, motorcycle safety enforcement, distracted driving enforcement, Seat belt and child safety seat enforcement, and speeding/red light/stop sign enforcement.

Although alcohol remains the worst offender of DUI cases and crashes, the Corona PD will be supporting the effort of the OTS to increase awareness that “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze.”

Prescription medications and marijuana can impair the driver alone as a substance, or in combination with alcohol, resulting in a DUI or DWI arrest.

 

 

Eastvale Fire Station 31 Recognized in Firehouse Magazine

Staff Reports

Eastvale – In the November 2017 edition of Firehouse Magazine, Eastvale Fire Station No. 31 received a notable recognition in the Career Category 2 Fire Design section designated for stations built less than 15,000 square feet in size.

The 4th annual 2017 Station Design Awards showcased 43 fire and emergency services facilities in North America designed and constructed to meet the needs and responsibilities of its personnel and the community that it serves.

Fire Station No. 31 is a 6,004-sq.-ft. facility built by the City of Eastvale for the Riverside County Fire Department (RCFD). The corner site in the southern part of the city was built in a predominantly residential area. The station is designed to accommodate five firefighters in an individual dormitory setting. The station a two-bay and single-deep apparatus bay, administrative offices, a kitchen with a dining area, an onsite gym as well as a plethora of support spaces required for a facility of this type. Some of the other state of the art features include visitor parking covered firefighter parking, a separate storage building as well as an above-ground fuel station. The design of the station was heavily influenced by the how narrow the available space of the construction site. The apparatus bays are located as far from the corner as possible. The balance of the station follows the side street frontage, allowing for the drive-through requirements of the RCFD. The station was design was well thought out with the sole intention of the architectural style of the area. Sloped roof forms are used in conjunction with parapet areas designed to screen mechanical equipment. The station is scheduled to receive a LEED Silver rating based on the sustainable goals of the City of Eastvale.

Chandler Fire Station 31 is located at 14991 Chandler Street in Eastvale, CA and opened February 22, 2017.

For more information on Firehouse Magazine, please visit their website at www.firehouse.com/magazine.

 

Corona Life Pregnancy Center

Photo Courtesy of Anthony Saude

By Anthony Saude

Corona – It had been a full month now, she was late, and this was a much more serious “late” than missing homeroom class. She didn’t have a job or money; she had just graduated high school and was accepted to the college of her choice. Her and her boyfriend weren’t serious and decided that they wouldn’t continue the relationship when they went away to college. So she decided, on her own, to end this without telling anybody about it. Desperate and hopeless she looked up what she thought was an organization that would give her what she wanted. Instead she found a place that would help her navigate through all her options so she could make an informed decision. They confirmed her suspicions, she was pregnant. She and one of the counselors had a good cry and then a great talk. The information they gave her and the help they offered allowed her to make an informed decision. Today, because of that decision her daughter will be bringing the grandchildren to visit for the weekend. She looks up and thanks God that she is able to look into her grandson’s eyes at all. She has never forgotten the people at Corona Life Medical Clinic for showing love and compassion at the time she needed it most. She did get what she really wanted after all. Make the best decision for her and her family.

Corona life Services (CLS) is a non-profit organization located in Corona California has been open for business for the last 20 years helping women, men, and families understand the value and sanctity of all human life from the moment of conception. CLS provides physical, emotional and spiritual support for women and men with unplanned pregnancies.

Christi Bush, the outreach director said, “Most of the people we help bring a lot of guilt, shame and hopelessness with them to our office”. “It can be even worse for the Christian because they have been taught that not only abortion is a sin, but so was the premarital sex that got them here”. “We will ask the prospective parents tough questions that doctors simply don’t ask” says Christi. “For example, has there been any sexual abuse in the family and will your parents REALLY kill you” added Christi. That is why we provide support and counseling to show them there are options even though there may be some anger and emotional pain to navigate first” said Christi.

Kathy Ray the Chairman of CLS said, “In 2017 CLS has been reclassified from a services center to a medical clinic”. “The process was long and very intense; it took several years to accomplish said Kathy”. What does this classification mean to the public? “We are now able to perform Ultra sounds and give pregnancy tests” said Mrs. Ray. She added, “These services by law can only be administered by a registered nurse so now we have 3 paid RN’s and 1 volunteer RN so we always have one on site”. “We let them see their baby on the ultrasound monitor; at an abortion clinic it is policy not to show the parents the screen”.

There are 6 paid staff members and 20 volunteers that make this place run. In the past only women and families could take advantage of the counseling services. This year they have now expanded it to include counseling services for the fathers as well. Parenting classes for the new parents are available to better prepare them to use the tools a parent will need for a job that simply doesn’t come with a owner’s manual.

There is a rewards program for new parents to purchase clothing, bottles, and diapers and just about anything you would need for a new born baby. They can earn reward points towards the merchandise by doing a number of things. The rewards program is based on the honor system parents can earn those points by going to a counseling session, finding a job, reading their bible or taking a parenting class just to name a few.

The clinic has extended their hours of operation to stay open later on Thursdays and for the first time in the 20 year history they will now be open on Fridays. CLS is the only prolife medical center in a 20-30 mile radius.

As of September 30, 2017 CLS has had 891 visitors, administered 315 pregnancy test and 231 ultrasounds resulting in 79 saved babies. During that same time 333 of those visitors were believers, 531 were presented the Gospel and 33 of them accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.

CLS has two major fundraising events per year, a dinner banquet and the Walk For Life event that was held on October 7 at Corona City Park. This year the event had the highest participation in the history of the event, over $53,000 raised. It takes a village to pull off an event of this size and the local community and churches did not disappoint again this year. Over the years the competition between individuals and organizations in the area to see who can raise the most money has become a fierce, loving, friendly rivalry. Each church/organization has a team made up of individuals wearing the same shirts so they can be identified with their church or organization. There are recognition awards given out to the top 3 organizations/churches and this year top honors went to New Beginnings Church, Calvary Chapel Corona and Olive Branch Community Church. The top individual honors went to Marlene Weyhgandt. The event was beautiful to see and inspiring to watch the love and dedication displayed by all the volunteers, organizers and the individuals participating.

Corona Life Services

623 N Main St, Corona, CA 92880

To contact, or donate, to Corona Life Services call (951) 272-3670 or go to website: http://www.clspregnancy.com/

Snow Is Coming To Eastvale Sat. Dec 2

By Anthony Saude

 

Eastvale – The Holiday season is here and that means Christmas is right around the corner, complete with snow in Eastvale! Jurupa Community Services District (JCSD) hasn’t forgotten local residents and presents their annual Winter Wonderland extravaganza complete with a Tree Lighting Ceremony on Sat., Dec. 2nd at the Eastvale Community Center. So pack the kids into the family sleigh, pick up grandma on the way and come out and enjoy this fun filled event that was made with your family in mind. The annual Winter Wonderland will be in full swing from 3 pm to 9 pm on Saturday and will feature the tree lighting ceremony at 6:30 pm.

Snowtime begins right here in the southern California desert for the kids and Santa will be there taking pictures with the kiddos. There will be holiday performances for your entertainment going on throughout the event all day Saturday. We are proud to announce that the United States Marine Foundation will be there collecting new unwrapped toys for their annual toy drive again this year.

Bring a big appetite and sample some or all of the delicious cuisine proudly being served by specially handpicked vendors for your dining pleasure.

During special sneak peek hours on Friday December 1st from 6:00-9:00pm you can get a jump on the shopping crowds, over 30 holiday craft vendors will be present so you can get some early Christmas shopping done find. If you can’t make it don’t worry they will be there through the entire Winter Wonderland event on Saturday as well.

This year for the first time we are bringing T. Marie Boutique will be joining the festivities and they will be rewarding the first 10 early bird shoppers with some beautiful swag bags during the sneak peek hours on Friday night.

There is something for everyone at the Winter Wonderland, you don’t want to miss this 2 day extravaganza.

The Eastvale Community Center is located at 13820 Schleisman Road in Eastvale.

For more information about meetings and other JCSD programs and projects, please visit our website at http://www.jcsd.us or call (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 118,700 people in a 40-square-mile region of western Riverside County in the 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 website at http://www.jcsd.us.

 

 

 

 

Eastvale: Major Projects Ahead

 

  1. R. Horton – The Trails, Planned Residential Development Residential Subdivision Project No. 11-0558 Project Location: Northwest corner of Archibald and 65th General Plan Amendment, Change of Zone, Tentative Tract Map, and Planned Residential Development for 256 dwelling units with a 5- acre park. CEQA: Mitigated Negative Declaration Planner: Yvette Noir/Malinda Lim

Approved by City Council on May 22, 2013.Approved monument signs on March 10, 2016.Received a letter on August 15, 2016 from homeowners wanting to close off the opening for pedestrian access on Archibald. No contact information provided in the letter or on envelope to be able to respond. Awaiting second inquiry. (Project is complete)

 

  1. The Campus (former Providence Business Park) Major Development Review, Zone Change, and Tentative Parcel Map Project No. 12-0750 **see also Project No. PLN 16-00032 (No. 34 on this list) Project Location: West of Archibald and Approved by CC on April 9, 2014 Project has been sold to new owners, who have met with staff to discuss implementing the approved development plans. Planning has been contacted by the new owner regarding potential changes to the office portion of the project, but no application for a change has been filed. Road improvements under construction on Archibald Avenue. In building Page 4 Map ID Project Notes Current Activity approximately 750 ft. south of Limonite Ave (144-010-002, -033, -037, & -038) MDR, ZC, TPM for the development of a business park consisting of 14 new industrial buildings ranging from 12,850 square feet to 129,000 square feet and associated improvements on 53.37 gross acres of vacant land (former Bircher’s site). CEQA: EIR Addendum Planner: Cathy Perring/Yvette Noir

 

Final Map approved by City Council on June 8, 2016. Received construction plans for buildings 2 and 3 on July 20, 2016. Provided comments to architect on August 16, 2016. Revised grading plans submitted on August 23, 2016 and building plans were submitted on August 31, 2016 for buildings 2 and 3; Planning staff is currently reviewing these plans. Pre-construction meeting was held with the applicant, contractor, monitors, and Public Works and Planning staffs on August 31, 2016. Received buildings 1 and 10-12 construction plans on October 11, 2016.Currently under review. Staff is working with applicant to get grading permit sign-off. Provided comments to architect regarding buildings 1 and 10-12 construction plans on November 14, , 2016. Applicant submitted construction plans for buildings 6-9 on December 20, 2016; currently under review. Approved construction plans for buildings 2 and 3 on December 21, 2016. Buildings 1 and 10-12 were approved on January 10, 2017.

 

  1. LBA Realty Industrial Building Major Development Review Project No. 14-1077 Project Location: North of Cantu-Galleano Ranch Road 1,000 feet east of Hamner Avenue. (APN 160-020-033 and 156-050-025) Major Development Review for a 446,173 sq. ft. industrial building on APN 160-020-033 (approximately 24 acres) and overflow parking on APN 156-050-025. CEQA: EIR Planner: Cathy Perring/Yvette Noir

Formal application submitted on October 20, 2014. 6/4/15 Comment letter sent to applicant re: January 26, 2015 resubmittal package. Revised development plans received July 14, 2015. Traffic study and landscape plans received in August. Met on July 29, 2015 to discuss shared access with Grainger and applicant. Draft EIR 45-day review period ends Monday, January 25, 2016. At-risk building plans submitted on January 6, 2016; civil plans submitted January 12. Received on-site improvement plans on February 4, 2016. Received revised improvement and landscape plans on March 10, 2016. Received 2nd submittal for construction building plans on March 17, 2016. Planning Commission approval and EIR certification received April 20, 2016. The applicant has been submitting information verifying compliance with conditions of approval. Issue had arisen re: COA #28 with respect to guard shack location. Staff worked with the applicant over the last couple of months to find an acceptable design that will accommodate adequate truck stacking. Received acceptable solution to allow five trucks to stack on-site, 7/7/16.Planning Commission approval on April 20, 2016. Approved revised construction plans on December 22, 2016. Page 7 Map ID Project Notes C

 

Received 3rd submittal for construction building plans on August 4, 2016 and is under review. Provided comments to applicant on August 23, 2016.Received 1st submittal for grading plans on August 23, 2016. Staff provided comments on September 7, 2016. Staff scheduled to meet with applicant October 18, 2016 to discuss pending COA needing to be met prior to grading permit sign-off. Applicant submitted revised plans on December 7, 2016; approved on December 22, 2016. Received preconstruction burrowing owl report on December 14, 2016.

 

  1. Stratham Homes – Sendero Planned Residential Development Project No. 14-1398 **See Project No. PLN 15-06023 (No. 24 on the list ) Project Location: Northwest corner of Limonite and Harrison; APN 164-010-017 General Plan Amendment, Change of Zone, Planned Residential Development, and Tentative Tract Map for the subdivision of approximately 44 acres into 323 residential lots and 14 lots for open space and water basins CEQA: Mitigated Negative Declaration Planner: Yvette Noir/Cathy Perring

 

Planning Commission on May 20, 2015 voted to recommend approval of GPA, Change of Zone, and PRD, and denial of TTM due to too many units. City Council on June 10, 2015 voted 3-0 adopting the MND and approving GPA, Change of Zone, PRD, and TTM subject to not using SCE easement or the City right-of-way to satisfy ALUC open space requirement. Meeting on July 22, 2015 to discuss revised site plan with applicant. Revised site plan presented to City Council on September 9, 2015 and Council was supportive of the revised site layout. The applicant submitted a parcel map to divide the site into 4 parcels for financing purposes. See notes for Project No. PLN 15-06023 for more information regarding the review of the Parcel Map. Applicant submitted first Master Home Plan on April 6, 2016. Comments for master home plan provided June 23, 2016. Waiting for resubmittal of revise master home plan. Applicant submitted second round of Master Home Plan on January 11, 2017.

 

How to Build a Healthier Thanksgiving Plate

By Realsimple.com

No one ever said Thanksgiving dinner was healthy. But there are certain tricks to make it a little healthier—and to avoid riding out an uncomfortable food coma on the couch for the rest of the night. Whether you’re doling out your own portions, or you’re at the mercy of Aunt Ida passing out plates piled high with “a little bit of everything,” knowing which foods you should be eating more of—and which you should only enjoy a few bites of—will help you make the best possible choices.

Start by filling half your plate with vegetables, then pile one-quarter up with turkey breast, and leave the remaining one-quarter for starchy sides. Here, some more expert-approved guidelines for keeping portions in check this Thanksgiving Day.

Start with soup.

Pour yourself a bowl of seasonal veggie soup, suggests Katherine Tallmadge, RD, author of Diet Simple: 195 Mental Tricks, Substitutions, Habits& Inspirations. She recommends a butternut squash soup, or a broccoli and carrot soup with potatoes and thyme. Kicking off your meal with soup will help you slow down while eating, and research has shown it may even reduce the number of calories you consume at your main meal.

Go crazy with the right veggies.

Fill up 50 percent of your plate with non-starchy veggies. This may include Brussels sprouts, green beans, carrots, bell peppers, or a green salad, says Lori Zanini, RD, spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Stick with smaller portions of starchy (read: higher-calorie) veggies, such as corn, potatoes, green peas, and winter squashes.

In charge of the prep? Put colorful vegetables together in dishes and use herbs, spices, onions and garlic to flavor them with fewer calories—try cooked carrots and cumin or Brussels sprouts with garlic. You can also add a healthy twist to classic comfort foods, like replacing green bean casserole with some grilled green beans flavored with garlic and red pepper flakes, Zanini says.

Make an array of interesting vegetable dishes, instead of lots of starchy dishes, suggests Tallmadge. “We tend to passively overeat when presented with variety, so if you want to give your guests a medley of dishes, have them be veggie-based,” she says.

Fill up on skinless turkey breast.

The turkey itself is relatively low in calories if you stick to skinless white meat, so most of our nutritionists don’t mind if you eat a little more than the recommended 3 ounces of protein (about a size of a deck of cards or an iPhone 6 Plus, which is 5.5 inches long). “I have certainly seen individuals pile their plates with more than three times the appropriate portion size on Thanksgiving Day,” says Zanini.

“I am a big fan of protein because it keeps you fuller for longer so I would serve myself the equivalent of nearly two decks of playing cards of turkey,” says Liz Ward, RD, author of MyPlate for Moms, How to Feed Yourself & Your Family Better.

Scoop sides on sparingly.

Choose your favorite “special” sides that you only see around the holidays and keep servings to a half-cup. Stuffing? Worth it.A plain-old everyday roll? Not so much. One serving of starchy sides like mashed potatoes, stuffing, yams, and cranberry sauce is equal to ½ cup, which would look like half of a baseball.

Count “casseroles” of any type as your starch. “Since I am originally from the South, I know too well that even ‘veggie’ casseroles, like broccoli casserole and green bean casserole, often call for creamy soups, sticks of butter, and large amounts of cheese in their ingredient lists,” says Zanini. “Not only do these types of dishes contribute excessive amounts of calories, but they’re also very high in sodium.” Remember sodium leads to water retention and belly bloat (a.k.a. one more reason your pants won’t button tomorrow).

Practice portion control with your favorite dessert.

Most 9-inch pies are meant to be cut into eight slices. If your pie is only sliced into six pieces, your portions are probably too large. One trick if you’re trying to cut back? Tallmadge recommends limiting variety—if there’s only one type of pie to choose from, you’ll probably stick to one slice. Don’t feel like additional ice cream or whipped topping is a requirement, but if you are going to finish a slice off with some, keep it to a golf ball-sized amount.

Beware sneaky calories.

You might be patting yourself on the back for bypassing the stuffing and gravy, but if you munched on cheese and crackers all day while cooking, know that those calories add up, as well. If you’re hungry while cooking, nosh on raw veggies and hummus or fruit, suggests Tallmadge.

Drinks count, too. Many of us have large wine goblets and beer mugs and don’t even know what a proper serving looks like in those glasses. Using a measuring cup if you need to, pour 5 ounces of wine into a glass so you know the line that marks one serving.  “And never refill your wine glass when you’ve had just a few sips,” Ward says. “Drink it to the last drop and then pour some more. That’s how you keep track.”  A serving of beer is 12 ounces, and a serving of 80-proof distilled spirits (like gin, vodka, whiskey) is 1.5 ounces. The American Heart Association recommends limiting daily intake to one drink for women and two for men.

And remember, the first couple of bites of any food are often the most enjoyable. “Don’t waste your calories, but don’t avoid your favorite foods, either,” Ward says. “Eat foods that you love and that aren’t available at other times of the year, like homemade cranberry sauce, specialty sides, and pumpkin pie, and forgo everyday foods like chips, rolls, and mashed potatoes.”

Street Sweeping in Eastvale

By Anthony Saude

Eastvale – On September 27, 2017, the City of Eastvale’s City Council approved street sweeping services for additional neighborhoods in the City. Services will begin on Monday, November 13, 2017 for the following areas:

Northeast corner of Archibald Avenue and Schleisman Road

*** Be advised that the communities below are a general location. For further details on locations and scheduled dates and times, please click here. (Please note the map may be subject to reflect new changes as they occur) ***

As a reminder, street parking is strictly prohibited during the days and times identified on the street sweeping sign posted at the main entrance(s) to each development.   The “No Parking Zone” is enforceable during the block of time identified on the posted sign, regardless of the location of the street sweeper on the scheduled route.  Residents are encouraged to pay close attention to the street sweeping sign(s) posted at the entrance of your development.

Street sweeping services will continue rain or shine and will not take place on holidays.  Vehicles parked on the street during those days and between the posted hours will be cited under Municipal Code §10.20.040, Parking Prohibited-Street Sweeping.  The fine amount is $50.00.  Notices to the newly affected communities were mailed.

***Full enforcement by Riverside County Sheriff’s Department for the added neighborhoods will begin December 18, 2017***

If you are issued a citation on or after December 18, 2017, you must contact the Citation Processing Center directly as City Staff will not have the citation information. The information is electronically submitted to the Citation Processing Center for payment enforcement.  All contact information is on the back side of the citation.

For more information on the City’s Street Sweeping schedule or Code Enforcement, please visit our website at www.EastvaleCA.gov

Community Events – Inland Empire

EASTVALE

JCSD WINTER WONDERLAND DECEMBER 2, 3:00 – 9:00 P.M.

Where: Eastvale Community Center located at 13820 Schleisman Road, Eastvale.

Sneak Peek: Friday, December 1, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Tree Lighting Ceremony Saturday December 2, 6:30 pm

The first ten shoppers at the Friday sneak preview will win a T. Marie Boutique swag bag. For more information about meetings and other JCSD programs and projects, please visit our website at http://www.jcsd.us or call (951) 727-3524.

 

Eastvale 5k, 10k, & 1 Mile Fun Run

Date:11/18/2017 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location:Eastvale Community Park
Click here to register for Eastvale’s 9th Annual 5k/10k Run

Bib & T-Shirt Pickup Starts as Early as 6 A.M.
Race Begins at 8 AM!

 

Eastvale Health Fair

Hosted by JCSD

Date:11/18/2017 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Location:Eastvale Community Park
12750 Citrus Street
Eastvale, California 92880

 

Public Safety Commission Meeting

Date:11/28/2017 6:00 PM

Location:Rosa Parks Elementary School
13830 Whispering Hills Drive
Eastvale, California 92880

 

Cops and Clergy

On behalf of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station invites local faith based leaders to an introduction to Cops & Clergy.

Date: Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Where: Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station – 7477 Mission Blvd. Jurupa Valley, CA 92509

RSVP: Lt. Don Sharp at (951)955-2629 or dsharp@riversidesheriff.org

 

NORCO

 

On the Go @ Stagecoach Park

Date:11/20/2017 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Location:Stagecoach Park
2125 Stagecoach Park
Corona, California 92880

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Join our On the Go team at a local park for stories, crafts and fun!

 

Recreation & Fitness Expo

Date:11/18/2017 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Location:Circle City Center
365 N. Main Street
Corona, California 92880

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The Library & Recreation Services Department is hosting a Recreation & Fitness Expo showcasing recreation classes and local fitness vendors focusing on building a healthy lifestyle. The event is FREE and you will receive a $5 off coupon on your next class registration, excludes Kids Club registration. Check our new website www.CoronaCA.gov/recreation for updated information on the Expo. See you there!

 

THE SHOPS AT DOS LAGOS WELCOMES THE SEASON WITH ANNUAL HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING AND SANTA CLAUS ARRIVAL!! On Saturday, November 18 beginning at 10:00am, The Shops at Dos Lagos invites the community to kick-off the holiday season at the center’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony & Santa Arrival. The festivities begin at 10am with a FREE viewing of Santa’s arrival, and the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Guests will have a chance to take photos with Santa! 10am – Dos Lagos Luxury Theatres FREE viewing of “The Polar Express” Central Plaza • Stilt Walker (4pm-7pm) (View Full Event Description Here: http://shopdoslagos.com/event/tree-lighting-santa-claus-arrival/)

 

NORCO

 

November 15, 2017 Wednesday

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Open Equestrian Recreational Riding at Clark Arena 10am – 3pm

Open Equestrian Recreational Riding at Clark Arena. Riders under 18 years of age must wear a (ASTM) or nationally accepted equine standard helmet. Trainers are to contact the Parks & Recreation Office for Permit Use at 951.270.5632 or Patty Ireland at 951.545.7885

 

NATIONAL POLICE RODEO AT MORENO ARENA

When:Saturday, November 18, 2017

Time:8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Event Type:Ingalls Park, Ingalls Park Events

Contact:Missy – 760.218.1980

Event Map:Click Here

 

NORCO ALL BREED DOG CLUB OBEDIANCE SHOW

When:Saturday, November 18, 2017

Time:8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Event Type:Ingalls Park, Ingalls Park Events

Contact:ROBERT – 951.272.4679

 

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

Planning Commission Regular Meeting held in the Council Chambers, 2820 Clark Avenue, Norco.

Located at the rear of City Hall.

For additional information, contact the Planning Department at (951) 270-5661

When:Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Time:7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Where:Council Chamber, 2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, CA, 92860

Event Type:Boards, Commissions and Committees, Planning Commission

Contact:Planning Department – 951-270-5661

 

INSPIRATION IS IN THE AIR!

Join us for the 11th Annual Taste of Flight Gala at Planes of Fame Air Museum in Chino, CA on Saturday, November 18, 2017. It will be a night full of great food, pleasing libations, a fantastic Silent Auction, entertainment, and the presentation of the annual Planes of Fame Air Museum Achievement in Aviation Award, all for the benefit of the Museum’s Aviation Discovery Program. READ MORE

WINE TASTING • BEER TASTING • FOOD • DESSERTS • SILENT AUCTION • AVIATION MUSEUM • ENTERTAINMENT • MUSIC • PRO SOUVENIR PHOTO OPPORTUNITY • STUDENT ART CONTEST

 

Eastvale City Manager Receives Prestigious Award

Eastvale City Manager Michele Nissen

Eastvale City Manager Michele Nissen

By Marissa Mitchell

Eastvale – Michele Nissen, Eastvale City Manager, received the Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizens Award for the ‘Temescal District’ Inland Empire last month. The other two recipients included Kathy Azevedo, former Mayor of Norco, and Jim Pauley, member of the Corona Rotary Club.

The Distinguished Citizens Award is given to those who have been exemplary models of service for community youth; this individual is one who has demonstrated leadership in business, or government, and who “lives by the Scout Oath and Law.” As there are many individuals who contribute time and effort to the Boy Scouts and/or local government and business, the award is not easily come by in any district.

Ms. Nissen was informed of her selection prior to the Temescal Boy Scouts dinner. A picture of her and her fellow award winners could be seen at the dinner itself, as they posed happily together with their respective trophies for the Distinguished Citizen Award on September 27, 2017.

“I didn’t do anything that was specifically about supporting Boy Scouts operations, projects or fundraising,” stated Nissen humbly. “What they are achieving…they are doing all on their own with hard work and support of the Eastvale Community as a whole.” Still, as City Manager, Nissen obviously has something to do with how the Boy Scouts have flourished in and around the Eastvale area.

Nissen continued, “As for the Distinguished Citizen Award, I was very surprised and I wasn’t sure I had done anything above and beyond to warrant such recognition. Needless to say, I was very proud and honored to be recognized.” The City Manager has lived in Eastvale since October 2001 and has since then focused on service for the community. She was appointed to City Manager of Eastvale in May of 2015.

Nissen’s contributions obviously impressed Boy Scout leadership. The Boy Scouts have 2,157 youth members, with over 500 adult volunteers delivering the program, in the Norco, Corona, Eastvale, Chino, and Chino Hills communities. Collectively, over 10,000 hours of community service projects that positively impact the communities in a variety of ways have been gathered just this year.

Each year, approximately 85 Scouts earn the coveted “Eagle Rank.” This is a difficult rank to obtain involving many hours dedicated toward a single, community-impacting project. Currently, more than 45 Chartered Partners, including local churches, service clubs, and community organizations, deliver local packs, troops, teams, and crews.

The Boy Scouts is an organization that lives and abides by actions of integrity. By their high standards, Michele Nissen fulfilled the “Scout Oath” they proudly uphold: “On my honor I will do my best/ To my duty to God and my country/ And to obey the Scout Law;/ To help other people at all times;/ To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.”

Eastvale Crime Recap: October 2017

INCIDENT: GRAND THEFT AND CONSPIRACY

WHEN: 10/16/2017

WHERE: 1200 block of Hamner Ave., City of Norco

On October 16, 2017, at approximately 2:00 p.m., deputies from the Norco Sheriff’s Office responded to a theft at a business, located in the 1200 block of Hamner Avenue, in the city of Norco.

Three suspects entered the business, took merchandise, and exited without paying. Officers arrived at the location and contacted a suspect (later identified as Melargo Bobo, age 20 of Lancaster).  Two other suspects (later identified as Oshaunice Holderness, age 25 of Lancaster, and Angelica Bobo, age 25 of Lancaster) were also located after they attempted to drive away from the location. Deputies located additional evidence inside of the vehicle linking them to an additional theft that occurred at a retail business located in the 12400 block of Limonite, in the city of Eastvale.

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

 

INCIDENT: POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY

WHEN: 10/18/2017

WHERE: 13000 block of Running Deer Circle, Eastvale

DETAILS: On Wednesday, October 18, 2017, about 9:06 AM, a resident called to report a vehicle theft of his dirt bike motorcycle. The victim informed officers that his dirt bike motorcycle was stolen from the inside of his garage.  The victim posted a picture of the stolen dirt bike, via social media. Numerous residents of Eastvale reported both on social media and through calls for service with dispatch as to seeing two individuals riding on the reported stolen dirt bike.

About 7:00 PM, the victim was notified, via social media, that his stolen dirt bike was placed at a corner near his residence. Deputies assigned to the city of Eastvale conducted further investigation regarding the pictures that were posted on social media. The suspects were identified as eighteen-year oldDestin J-Brent and a fifteen-year old juvenile both of Eastvale.

On Thursday, October 19, 2017, Destin J-Brent was booked into Robert Presley Detention Center for possession of stolen property and the juvenile was booked into Juvenile Hall for possession of stolen property.

The Eastvale Police Department would like to thank the vigilante citizens of the community of Eastvale. The leads generated by the citizens of Eastvale helped solve this crime. The power of social media is a great tool for law enforcement as well as community members to be informed with crime in their communities.

Anyone with additional information is encouraged to call Corporal Torres at the Jurupa Valley Station, 951-955-2600.  Persons who wish to report criminal activity and wish to remain anonymous can call crime stoppers at 800-78-CRIME (800-782-7463) or 800-47-DRUGS (800-473-7847).  You can also leave anonymous information at www.riversidesheriff.org/tipline or www.wetip.com .

INCIDENT: MAJOR INCIDENT- TRAFFIC COLLISION INVESTIGATION

WHEN: 10/21/2017

WHERE: Country Village Rd and Oak Leaf Way, Jurupa Valley

DETAILS: On Saturday, October 21, 2017, at 2:25 a.m., officers assigned to the Jurupa Valley Police Department responded to the area of Country Village Rd. and Oak Leaf Way, Jurupa Valley, regarding a major-injury traffic collision.  The preliminary investigation revealed a vehicle traveling northbound on Country Village Rd., drifted into oncoming traffic, colliding head-on with a vehicle traveling southbound on Country Village Rd.  The occupants of both vehicles were transported to local area hospitals for serious injuries sustained during the collision. This investigation is ongoing, but alcohol and/or drug impairment appears to be a factor in this collision.

The Jurupa Valley Police Department’s Traffic Collision Reconstruction Team responded to the scene to conduct this investigation.  This investigation is ongoing and we are asking anyone with additional information to contact Deputy Petersen at the Jurupa Valley Station at 951-955-2600.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: ILLEGAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARY

WHEN: 10/25/2017

WHERE: Riverside County

DETAILS: The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has experienced an increase in the number of criminal investigations involving the illegal sales of marijuana at storefront locations known as dispensaries. The Sheriff’s Department began identifying an increase in the number of non-medical marijuana dispensaries following the passage of Prop 64, in November 2016.

In the State of California, sales of non-medical marijuana are illegal and all sales of marijuana for profit is prohibited under Prop 215. California law has only DECRIMININALIZED (Not Legalized) the sales of marijuana to seriously ill individuals who have a physician’s recommendation. This means that person(s) who sale, cultivate and/or possesses marijuana for their personal medical needs or the medical needs of a person they are a caregiver for will have a legal defense for selling, cultivating or possessing marijuana, as long as they do not exceed the amount of marijuana reasonably necessary for their medical condition. Under Prop 215, a medical marijuana recommendation from a doctor does not exempt a person from an investigation or prosecution.

On October 25, 2017, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department’s Marijuana Enforcement Team served a search warrant for illegal sales of marijuana at a local dispensary in the City of Jurupa Valley. Following a criminal investigation, and pursuant to the search warrant, several items of marijuana product were seized as evidence. Once the investigation is completed, the case will be referred to the District Attorney’s Office for criminal prosecution.

The Riverside Sheriff’s Department would like to remind the public that sales of non-medical marijuana is in violation of State and Federal law. Those found in violation of illegal sales of marijuana are subject to arrest and prosecution. The City of Jurupa Valley would also like to remind residents that all sales of marijuana are strictly prohibited in the city.

 

INCIDENT: HOMICIDE- PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUESTED

WHEN: 8/26/2017

WHERE: 6900 block of Adele Ln., Jurupa Valley

DETAILS: UPDATE: 10/27/2017: Central Homicide Unit is asking for the public’s assistance with this homicide investigation and encourage anyone with any information regarding this vehicle of interest to call.

ORIGINAL INCIDENT: On Friday, August 25, 2017, at about 9:48 PM, deputies from the Jurupa Valley Station responded to a call of an assault with a deadly weapon occurring in the 6900 block of Adele Lane, Jurupa Valley. Upon arrival deputies located a Hispanic male suffering from gunshot injuries. The male was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

Investigators from the Jurupa Valley Station and Central Homicide Unit responded and assumed the investigation. The investigation is ongoing. No suspects have been arrested.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Investigator Paz from the Central Homicide Unit at 951-955-2195.

 

 

99 Cent Store Construction Halted

By Anthony Saude

Eastvale – Construction of the 99 cent store on the northwest corner of Hamner Avenue at “A” street has come to a screeching halt several months ago.

Eric Norris, the Planning Director for the City of Eastvale said, “Now that their structure is partially constructed, they need to have a water system installed onsite so that the Fire Department could put out a fire if one were to occur. The problem is, there isn’t an onsite water system installed (so, no fire hydrants). “Someone at 99-Cent forgot to have those plans checked by the Fire Department, so they are going through that process”.

Several months ago a stop work order was filed by Tim Steeson says Fire Marshall, Sandie Hastings. The retailer had begun combustible construction on site without any on site fire hydrants, said the Fire Marshall. They are supposed to be installing the underground utilities soon, when that happens they will be able to continue the construction with the combustible materials.

The plans still need to be approved and the water system installed with the fire hydrants, then and only then will they be allowed to re-start the construction. Residents may notice that there is framing and wood on site but that has been there since before the stop work order was issued.

This project has been met with mixed emotions by the residents of Eastvale, some may have hoped that maybe they decided to pull out but that just isn’t the case.

It would be interesting to know how much money the retailer is losing on a daily basis for a mistake of this magnitude, which was unavailable at Press time. This is just another instance of the City of Eastvale doing their due diligence and the retailer is making a costly mistake by not checking plans with the Fire Marshall. Whether you disagree with the construction or not of this retailer the management of the City of Eastvale was once again on point.