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Tips from Deputy Myers

Dear Deputy Myers:

Deputy Myers

Deputy Myers

An oldie, but a goodie…

All too often I hear people that are victims of crimes, such as vehicle burglaries or package delivery theft, post the incidents on social media but do not report the crimes to local law enforcement. I cannot begin to tell you how important it is to REPORT REPORT REPORT!!! If local law enforcement in your area does not know the crime occurred, they cannot be a part of the solution to preventing it from happening again.

Neighborhood watch meetings and social media are great ways to advise your neighbors of what is happening to keep them informed so it doesn’t happen to them; but reporting to law enforcement, will assist in making the crimes stop altogether. This is especially important if you have video surveillance of the possible suspect.

The following is a list of what to do if you fall victim to a property crime (i.e. burglary, theft, vandalism, etc.). 1) Try to avoid touching the vehicle, door, or area around where the item(s) were taken from. This will assist the officer when they arrive to possibly obtain prints. 2) Develop a timeline as to when the last time you saw the item, when you last used it, how/when you secured it, and when you noticed it missing. 3) Contact your local law enforcement!! The non-emergency number to report past crimes is (951)776-1099. Even if you are in a hurry to get to work or have to pick up/drop off a child at school, many reports can be taken over the phone. 4) After you have reported the crime and given necessary details, feel free to reach out to social media, neighbors, etc. to assist with catching those who may have committed the crime. Please note: posting to Facebook forums DOES NOT automatically inform your local law enforcement with what is going on in your neighborhood, you still need to call and report the crimes and suspicious activities as they occur to help prevent them from happening in the future.

It is incredibly important to report crimes, no matter how insignificant, as they affect the statistics regarding current crime trends in the area. The statistics also provide much needed information to law enforcement in crime prevention for the future.

Deanna Myers is the Volunteer and Programs Coordinator for the Jurupa Valley Station of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department that services the Eastvale Police Department.  She has been with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department for about eight years, and most recently was assigned to patrol within the City of Eastvale before moving into her current position where she is in charge of the Neighborhood Watch program for the City of Eastvale.

 

Battery Charging Safety Tips

By City of Eastvale

Don’t leave batteries on a charger for long periods of time as it can cause the charger to overheat and catch fire.

The City of Eastvale and CAL Fire Riverside want to advise residents that leaving batteries on a charger for long periods of time can cause the charger to overheat and catch fire.

Please review these important safety tips before charging a battery:

  • Keep sparks, flames, burning cigarettes and other ignition sources away at all times.
  • Be sure the room is properly ventilated.
  • Always wear protective safety goggles, gloves and an apron.
  • If acid splashes into eyes, flush immediately with cold water.
  • In case of acid spill, neutralize with baking soda.
  • Do NOT attempt to charge batteries unless you are properly trained.
  • NEVER leave charging batteries unattended.
  • If you smell or see smoke or a fire immediately dial 9-1-1.

Understanding Eastvale’s Code Enforcement

By City of Eastvale

EASTVALE, CA– The City of Eastvale’s Code Enforcement division was established to enhance the quality of life within the City by enforcing local laws set forth by the elected and appointed officials. Unlike law enforcement, Code Enforcement officers are City employees utilized to conduct field inspections of properties to ensure compliance with applicable zoning, safety, fire and nuisance codes; ordinances; and/or abatement regulations as outlined in the City’s Municipal Code. Be advised, that any violations to the Municipal Code may be subject to fines, fees and/or legal action. Eastvale’s Code Enforcement is able to respond to reported violations by submitting a complaint through the City’s E-Citizen Service Request System, phone or via email. Officers can also provide additional assistance to the public; however, some inquiries may require a referral to a different department or agency for resolution. It is also important to note that due to the confidentiality or sensitive nature of some cases, information may not be available to the public. In addition, Code Enforcement can provide community outreach, education, and other technical support to assist various departments, divisions, and agencies. To further assist residents with identifying some of the most frequent Code violations found in the City and become familiar with community-wide standards, the City developed the “Eastvale Community Neighborhood Preservation Standards” brochure which can be viewed by visiting www.EastvaleCA.gov.

Code Enforcement cannot respond or resolve the following issues:

  • Emergency situations that threaten human life, property and/or demand immediate attention. (For these emergencies, please call 9-1-1)
  • Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions – (CC&R) violations (Rules established by a developer or Home Owner’s Association that govern residences in a particular neighborhood.)
  • Private disputes between neighbors
  • Situations which are not specifically addressed in the Eastvale Municipal Code

To learn more about the City’s Code Enforcement division, or for questions or inquiries, please call Eastvale City Hall at (951) 361-0900 or you can email Code_Complaint@EastvaleCA.gov.

Realistic Resolutions for Busy Moms

By StatePoint

Time is perhaps the most coveted thing moms have and it’s crucial to manage it effectively for you and your family.

To help moms everywhere make the most of their precious minutes in 2017, actress, director, producer, entrepreneur, mother-of-three and Nutrisystem ambassador, Melissa Joan Hart reveals her New Year’s Resolutions, crafted from years of juggling different time consuming tasks.

  • Just say “no”: Sometimes you just have to decline requests or pick and choose which ones are doable. And remember, it’s okay to ask for a rain check.
  • Limit screen time: It’s easy to fall into the screen time black hole. Instead, be present — put your phone down and limit your children’s time in front of their screens. Even talk to your spouse!
  • Set aside 20 “Mom Minutes” daily: Do something for yourself for 20 minutes every day– meditate, do a quick workout, call a friend you haven’t spoken to in a while, or simply do nothing with a cup of coffee in hand.
  • Have one-on-one time with each child: Create no-fuss activities like coloring or playing cards that you can do with each child individually based on his or her personality. Spending quality time separately will feed your soul and theirs.
  • Try to be guilt free: As a working mom, you are doing things for your family even when you are at work, so don’t feel guilty about the time away from loved ones.
  • Make simple healthy changes: Remember that your kids are always watching, so being a good role model when it comes to health and fitness will pay dividends for them and for you. Simple, easy changes in your daily routing can help you with your health goals. For example, drink a nutrient-rich shake for breakfast, such as Nutrisystem Turboshakes, drink more water throughout the day and maintain a consistent exercise schedule.

And if you want to lose weight, as so many do in the New Year, Hart says, “look for a plan that works for you. I chose Nutrisystem because it was simple and fit with my lifestyle. I lost 40 pounds and feel better than ever!”

For a kick start to your New Year, consider Nutrisystem Lean13, a new program designed to help you lose up to 13 pounds and seven inches in your first month. More information can be found at nutrisystem.com.

  • Plan quality couple time: Make time to reignite your romance. Go out to a movie, take a walk together, write each other love notes.

“Don’t put too much pressure on yourself to make grand resolutions,” says Hart. “It’s the small resolutions that can make every day just feel better.”

 

Head Up, Phone Down

A Little History

By nsc.org

Back in 1995, children ages 5 to 9 were more at risk than any other age group under 19 for being struck by a vehicle while walking. The good news is, the death rate for kids of all ages in this category declined more than 50 percent in the last 20 years.

But there is much more work to be done. According to a study by SafeKids.org, 61 children are hit by cars every day in the United States, most often during the hours before and after school, and peaking in September. And, there has been a noticeable demographic shift. It is now much more likely a teenager will be hit by a car than his younger counterpart.

Of the 484 pedestrians ages 19 and younger who died after being hit by a motor vehicle in 2013, 47 percent were age 15 to 19, according to Injury Facts 2015. We also know that 16,000 pedestrians 19 and younger were injured in 2013. That’s 44 per day.

The injury and death rates for teens has leveled off over the years, but it has not improved significantly.

They Send How Many Texts??

With this knowledge, the National Safety Council is focused on efforts to eliminatedistracted walking – specifically walking while texting. According to a study by The Nielsen Company, kids age 13 to 17 send more than 3,400 texts a month. That’s seven messages every hour they are awake.

The kids in this video seem to validate those texting statistics.

Before your children head out, remind them of these year-round safety tips:

  • Never walk while texting or talking on the phone
  • If texting, move out of the way of others and stop on the sidewalk
  • Never cross the street while using an electronic device
  • Do not walk with headphones on
  • Be aware of the surroundings
  • Always walk on the sidewalk if one is available; if a child must walk on the street, he or she should face oncoming traffic
  • Look left, right, then left again before crossing the street
  • Cross only at crosswalks

Not Only Kids Are Distracted

Drivers have a lot to pay attention to in school zones, too, and there is never an occasion that justifies using a phone while driving. One call or text can change everything.

A study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control revealed that the most common form of travel to school for students age 5 to 14 is the family car. That translates into a lot of cars in school zones at the same time. Eliminating all distractions is key to keeping children safe.

At the National Safety Council, we don’t believe in accidents. Please join us in doing everything you can to prevent senseless injuries and deaths.

 

 

It’s Time for Our Biblical Resolution

By Pastor Robert Jewett 

Pastor Robert Jewett Word of Truth Community ChurchCan you believe it is 2017?  It seems to me that the older I get, the faster the years go by.  This causes me to slow down and consider how I should be living every moment of every day.  With the New Year comes many newly made resolutions…or recommitments to previously failed resolutions.  A recent poll determined that about 60% of Americans make a New Year’s Resolution.  I’m sure you’re not surprised to hear that polls also show that only about 8% of Americans succeed at fulfilling their resolution.

So, where do we start? Should we start exercising and eating healthier? Should we start a new budget and see if we can live without using any credit? Or should we commit to less screen time and more time with people face-to-face?  While each of these are worthwhile to strive towards, there is still a greater resolution that would fuel the success of each of these resolutions.

Scripture encourages us “to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him: bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God” (Colossians 1:10). What if we focused our attention on fully pleasing God? Think about how many different areas of our lives would be affected?  The great news is that when you strive to bring God glory, it “is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure” (Philippians 2:13). Thus, our resolution is empowered by God and we no longer have to be part of the 8% success rate.

This New Year, resolve to bring God glory in all you think, say, and do!  For a more in depth biblical study on this topic, visit our webpage and listen to our New Year’s teaching.

Lakeshore City Church meets Sundays at 10:00 a.m. at Circle City Center (formerly Fender Museum), 365 N. Main St. in Corona. For more information, visit lakeshorecitychurch.com.

 

 

 

Free Small Business Workshop

Increasing Online Visibility 

By City of Eastvale

On Thursday, January 19, 2017, from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, SCORE Inland Empire will host a FREE Increasing Online Visibility Workshop at New Day Church, 7155 Hamner Avenue, in the City of Eastvale. Online Visibility Is The Number One Requirement To Grow Your Business.  Leave this workshop knowing exactly what you need to do to skyrocket your online visibility.  Topics covered include:

  • How To Target Your Potential Customers and Get Their Attention
  • How To Stand Out From The Competition
  • How To Drive More Traffic To Your Website and Business
  • How To Maximize Your Website For Visibility – No Tech Knowledge
  • How To Take Advantage of Online Directories like Yelp and Google
  • Social Media – How To Use It To Market Your Business

Business owners and start-up entities alike are welcome to attend. Workshop will be presented by Helene Berren, Marketing Specialist. Pre-registration is recommended, as seating is limited.  For more information or to register, please visit: http://inlandempire.score.org/localworkshops. This no cost seminar was made possible by the City of Eastvale.

Helene Berren is owner of AmpUrBiz, a Marketing firm that focuses on helping small to medium sized businesses understand their business models and pain, and helping them to find unique ways to increase their company revenues and sales. Helene has a degree in Mathematics and worked at IBM for over ten years. The team at AmpUrBiz brings the skills you need, combining expertise in search engine optimization and social media, website creation, traditional sales and marketing, business planning, and PR and advertising, to take your business to the next level.

One-on-One confidential business consulting available every 1st and 3rd Monday at Eastvale City Hall.  Appointments for one (1) hour mentoring sessions can be made on the Inland Empire website at https://inlandempire.score.org/.

 

Artist Corner

“Know who you are. Accept who you are. Be who you are.” – Swindoll placed-andrea-hamilton-9-of-76

Andrea Hamilton

By Racine Guajardo

Andrea Hamilton grew up in the Kansas City area, always singing in school and church. She calls her style of my music “Hopeful Pop.” She wrote her first song in the fourth grade, then at the age of sixteen winning her first songwriting award as one of the Top New Writers from GMA (Gospel Music Association).

Hamilton was in several bands; however at the age of eighteen she decided to move to LA to pursue a professional career as a singer/songwriter. This led Hamilton to the opportunity to tour internationally four times, all over the country as an independent artist, and through NACA (National Association of College Activities). During this time she released multiple albums, including a faith-based record or original worship songs. 

Between the years 2009 and 2010, Hamilton was forced to end an international tour early because of some health issues. Once back in the U.S., she was diagnosed with multiple autoimmune conditions and an “incurable” infection that may have been chronic Lyme disease or something similar. Hamilton recalls her mind set at that time stating,  “All that to say, I got really sick, doctors were at a loss and I didn’t know if I would ever sing or perform again. During that time period, I couldn’t do much and it hurt to play piano or guitar – but I was determined to write songs about my experience and share what was on my heart. I wrote about healing and holding on to hope, and when I started to recover and sing again, a lot of those songs ended up on my last few albums. I listened to so much music that inspired and comforted my heart even when I could tour.”  Hamilton’s resume is impressively extensive, including but is not limited to some of the following; writing with pro writers like Kevin Fisher, Ashley Argotta, Matt Arcaini, Jonathan Lee, Eman Cervantez, Tyrone Wells and many others.  As well as co-writing with; David Das, Matt Arcaini, Jordan Lawhead, and artist Tyrone Wells. Many of her songs were being placed in network television shows such as; Extreme Home Makeover, Bachelor in Paradise, Preachers of LA, Too Young to Marry, Mystery Millionare, Ex and the Why, My Giant Life and many other shows as well as indie films.

In 2013, she released her Christmas/holiday record, that same marrying her husband Trent. The two are now Eastvale/Norco area resident. She has released some singles and cover songs between  2015 and 2016, however Hamilton states, “my main focus has been this independent album, Hope and Struggle, which is a record about finding the good in a difficult life and growing from trials. I co-produced the record, which is a first for me and was a great experience.” When Hamilton was asked what she wants people to know about her, she says, “I write and share my songs with the goal of touching people with hope and healing. Music has helped me through my hard times. I want to share my story with others so they can feel less alone in theirs.”

She has created a top three musical influences list that includes; India Arie because her music carries a hope and a depth that have greatly inspired my own songs, Ingrid Michaelson because their creative, quirky sound choices are strikingly similar as well as Michaelson being a great songwriter who’s not afraid to be herself, and lastly Sia because she admires her pop sensibilities and her perseverance in the music industry.

Hamilton shares personal advice saying, “I want people to know that there is always good to be found in the hard times. Much of this album is about the hidden blessings of having difficulties in life. You become a better, more generous person. You have empathy and motivation to help others and make the world better. You learn just how strong you really are. And you learn to cherish the good moments. You can really only learn to live with joy during and in spite of struggle; that’s what real hope is.”  

She often performs at venues in OC, IE and LA. Andrea’s new album called, Hope and Struggle will be out Feb 1, and she will be having a special Album Release Show on February 24 at Hotel Cafe in LA at 8 pm. Everyone who attends will get two signed copies of the album. If you don’t want to drive that far, she also sings almost every Sunday at her church, Inland Hills Church in Chino. You can hear her music on Apple Music, Spotify and Pandora, or available for purchase on iTunes and Amazon, as well as her website www.HopefulAndrea.com – where you can sign up for her newsletter and receive free music as well. She can be found on multiple social media accounts: Facebook: facebook.com/AndreaHamiltonMusic,Instagram: HopefulAndrea, Musical.ly: HopefulAndrea, Twitter: AndreaHamilton, Site: HopefulAndrea.com

 

Crime Re-cap for December

Staff Reports

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, including Eastvale Police and Corona Police, has done a great job combating crime in the area. Read a recap below to see what happened in the month of December.

Norco- On Thursday, December 22, 2016, at 5:45 A.M., deputies from the Norco Sheriff’s Office responded to the 3300 Block of Hamner Avenue in the city of Norco reference an unconscious male lying in a parking lot. Deputies arrived within minutes and located an adult male, deceased at the scene. Preliminary investigation indicates the deceased male may have been struck by a vehicle and the incident is being investigated as a fatal hit and run traffic collision. Traffic Investigators responded to the scene and have assumed the investigation. The name of the decedent is being withheld pending notification to next of kin. Preliminary investigation revealed the pedestrian was initially struck by an unknown vehicle and the driver fled the scene without stopping and providing aid.

Eastvale, CA – The Eastvale Police Department’s Traffic Unit conducted a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on December 16, 2016, at Hamner Ave. cross of Limonite Ave. between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. Checkpoints are placed in locations that have the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence and provide the greatest safety for officers and the public.

Results: 513 Vehicles Screened; 3 DUI-Alcohol suspects arrested, 5 Arrested for warrants, 20 Drivers cited/arrested for operating a vehicle unlicensed or while suspended/revoked, and 43 Citations issued.

Eastvale- On Friday, December 9, 2016, the Eastvale Police Department’s Traffic Division conducted a grant-funded traffic enforcement operation as part of its commitment to public safety. This operation is one of many that will be conducted throughout the year. This operation was conducted at numerous locations in the city of Eastvale where major injury and fatal collisions have occurred. The purpose of this operation was to educate motorists about dangerous driving such as exceeding the posted speed limit, failing to stop at stop signs, and using cellular devices while driving to name a few. The operation was conducted from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The results ended in 35 citations being issued.

Jurupa Valley- On December 7, 2016, Jurupa Valley police officers received information the residents from an address in the 4000 block of Bain Street were involved in multiple vehicle thefts and vehicle burglaries. While surveilling the residence, deputies saw a silver Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck parked in the back of the property. A records check revealed the truck was stolen from a residence in Eastvale on December 2, 2016.

Deputies contacted the occupant of the stolen truck, Steven McCary (age 31 of Jurupa Valley) and detained him for possession of a stolen vehicle. With the assistance of the Jurupa Valley Police and Eastvale Police Special Enforcement Teams (SET), a wallet that had been stolen from an unlocked car in Eastvale on December 6, 2016, was also recovered. McCary was booked in jail for possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of a controlled substance, possession of stolen property, and committing a crime while on bail.

Corona- On Dec. 28, the Corona Police Department received a call regarding an in-progress commercial burglary at Graziano’s Pizza, 333 Magnolia Avenue, in Corona. Officers responded to the area while CPD dispatch relayed information from the reporting party. The suspect vehicle, a white Dodge Intrepid, was located in the area and a traffic stop was attempted, but the vehicle failed to yield, which initiated a vehicle pursuit. The suspect vehicle was pursued to the 1600 block of Leeson Lane, Corona where the suspect vehicle drove over a curb flattening its tires. The officers located and detained two of the three male suspects, who were later identified as brothers Rodney Shorter II, 21-year-old, and Rodney Shorter III, 19-year-old, of Long Beach. The third suspect was not located.

The investigation revealed that the suspects burglarized Graziano’s Pizza, removing a safe and cash register drawers, and minutes prior they had committed another commercial burglary at Chronic Taco, 160 E. Ontario Avenue, in Corona. The safe taken from Graziano’s Pizza was recovered from the suspect vehicle. In addition, burglary tools, two cloth masks, and a stolen firearm which had been reported stolen out of Los Angeles County were recovered. Both suspects were booked for Commercial Burglary, Possession of Stolen Property, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, and Evading a Police Officer.

New Eastvale Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem Selected

By City of Eastvalenew-council

Eastvale– At the December 14, 2016 Special City Council meeting, Todd Rigby (District 1), Joseph Tessari (District 2), and Brandon Plott (District 5) were sworn into office as Eastvale Council Members. The Council appointed Joseph Tessari as the new Mayor of Eastvale and Clint Lorimore as the new Mayor Pro Tem. Both Tessari and Lorimore will serve a one (1) year term in their respective positions.

“It’s a privilege to serve the City of Eastvale. I am proud and honored to be selected by the City Council to serve as Mayor. I will do my best to maintain the continued growth and prosperity of our community,” said Mayor Tessari.

Mayor Pro Tem Lorimore stated, “I’m honored by the support of my colleagues to serve as Mayor Pro Tem. I look forward to working closely with everyone in the coming year and want to extend a warm welcome to our newly elected councilmembers.”

Residents are invited to meet their new Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, and Council Members at the first Eastvale City Council meeting of the New Year on January 11, 2017. The City Council meeting will be held at Rosa Parks Elementary School at 6:30 p.m.: 13830 Whispering Hills Drive, Eastvale, CA 92880.

City Hall encourages all Eastvale residents and visitors to register for e-notification on the City’s website: http://www.EastvaleCA.gov. This is a free email notification service that allows subscribers to receive emails from City Hall regarding the latest news, announcements, events, agendas, job posting, RFPs, and more. Subscribers simply register their email address and choose which type of updates they would like to receive from City Hall. The City of Eastvale can also be found on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Eastvale Council Members and staff wish you a safe and happy holiday season and prosperous New Year!

Eastvale Community News Complete Edition January 2017

2017-1-eastvalenews-p16The Eastvale Community News covers local news for Eastvale, Norco,  Corona, and Chino. Click the following link to access the complete issue in pdf format:2017-1-eastvalenews-p16

Farook Pleads Guilty in Immigration Fraud Case

By United States Attorney’s Office 

RIVERSIDE-Syed Raheel Farook, the brother of deceased San Bernardino attacker Syed Rizwan Farook, pleaded guilty today in federal court in an immigration fraud case stemming from the investigation of the December 2, 2015 attack in San Bernardino in which 14 people died and 22 were wounded.

Syed Raheel Farook, 31, of Corona, California, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit immigration fraud before United States District Judge Jesus Bernal.

As a result of today’s guilty plea, Syed Raheel Farook faces a statutory maximum sentence of five years in federal prison, a fine of up to $250,000 and up to three years of supervised release. Judge Bernal is scheduled to sentence the defendant on November 13.

Syed Raheel Farook; his wife, Tatiana Farook; and his sister-in-law, Mariyah Chernykh, were charged in an indictment returned by a federal grand jury in April 2016. All three were charged with conspiracy to knowingly make under oath a false statement with respect to a material fact in an application, affidavit, and other document required by the immigration laws and regulations of the United States, and to commit perjury.

The indictment alleges that, beginning in late 2014 and continuing through February 2016, the three defendants conspired with Enrique Marquez Jr. to obtain immigration benefits for Chernykh by arranging and carrying out a fraudulent marriage between Chernykh, a Russian citizen, and Marquez, a United States citizen. The conspirators allegedly made false statements in immigration documents submitted on Chernykh’s behalf.

In addition to the conspiracy count, Chernykh is charged in the indictment with two counts of making false statements under oath in immigration documents and one count of making false statements to federal agents about the scheme. A trial for Tatiana Farook and Chernykh is currently scheduled for March 28.

Marquez was charged in a separate federal indictment with participating in the marriage fraud scheme, as well as plotting with San Bernardino attacker Syed Rizwan Farook in 2011 and 2012 to carry out attacks in the Inland Empire. Marquez is also charged with supplying two firearms that Syed Rizwan Farook and his wife, Tashfin Malik, later used in the San Bernardino attack and during the shootout with law enforcement that ended in the couple’s death. Marquez is scheduled to go on trial before Judge Bernal on September 26.

“Today’s guilty plea is the result of the thorough investigation into the brutal attack in San Bernardino that took the lives of 14 innocent Americans and tragically affected many more shooting victims and family members,” said United States Attorney Eileen M. Decker. “Law enforcement and prosecutors in my office continue to seek justice for the victims and the entire community of San Bernardino by uncovering and prosecuting all of the criminal activity related to the terrible events of December 2. As I have said many times, we are committed to leaving no stone unturned in this investigation.”

“The false statements Mr. Farook admittedly made allowed others to cut the line to attain citizenship ahead of legitimate applicants,” said Deirdre Fike, the Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI’s Los Angeles Field Office. “This guilty plea should serve as a message for anyone contemplating similar activity that flouting the immigration laws of the United States has serious consequences.”

“Let there be no doubt, immigration benefit fraud is a serious crime,” said Joseph Macias, special agent in charge for HSI Los Angeles. “When people use false or misleading information in order to obtain an immigration benefit for themselves or others, it creates a security vulnerability that could be exploited by criminals and other individuals who pose a serious danger to our community. As this case makes clear, HSI will aggressively target those who conspire to corrupt the integrity of America’s legal immigration system, putting our nation’s security at risk in the process.” The investigation in this case was conducted by the Joint Terrorism Task Force in Riverside, which includes the Federal Bureau of Investigation; U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; the San Bernardino Police Department; the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department; and the United States Attorney’s Office.

These cases are being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Jay H. Robinson, Melanie Sartoris and Deirdre Z. Eliot of the Terrorism and Export Crimes Section with substantial assistance from Trial Attorney C. Alexandria Bogle of the Justice Department’s Counterterrorism Section.

 

91 Project Near Completion

By City of Eastvale placed-8b066a15-9e92-41c7-b2d5-1e482479d5e5

The 91 Project is now 91 percent complete! Work is continuing full speed ahead, with major milestones expected to be reached in early 2017.

The new westbound Maple Street off-ramp is nearing completion, and the Maple Street bridge is projected to return to two-way travel later this month.

The eastbound Serfas Club on-ramp, which has been closed since September 2015, is expected to reopen in February.

These dates are subject to change, based on weather and other factors.  Last month, crews completed the removal of the support structures of the Lincoln Avenue bridge. Work is continuing to widen the bridge over the 91.

Nighttime closures of eastbound 91 at Interstate 15 will continue through January for ongoing construction of the Express Connector from eastbound 91 to southbound 15 and from northbound 15 to westbound 91. Crews will be removing support structures on this flyover structure, which measures 3,700 feet long and 70 feet tall.

Also early this year, crews will coordinate restriping of travel lanes on the 91 and on city streets. Additional work will continue along Frontage Road, Wardlow Road and Pomona Road. Please watch for intermittent closures and detour signs.

 

Sheriff Station Commanders Promoted

Courtesy City of Eastvale

Sheriff Stan Sniff has appointed 2 new Chief Deputies on December 22, 2016, to fill existing vacancies created by recent retirements within the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.

Captain Cheryl Evans was appointed to Chief Deputy and will oversee Corrections Operations, which consists of jail facilities in Blythe, Indio, Banning, Temecula and Riverside. She has served in the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department for 22 years.

Chief Deputy Cheryl Evans began her law enforcement career in 1991 with the Corona Police Department, where she volunteered as a Reserve Police Officer. After joining the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, she worked in the Corrections Division assigned to the Blythe Jail, and later, patrol at the Blythe Sheriff’s Station, now known as the Colorado River Station.

In 1997, Chief Deputy Evans transferred to the Moreno Valley Station, where she worked patrol, traffic, and the Problem Oriented Policing (POP) team. In 2003, she promoted to the rank of Corporal within the Moreno Valley Station. In 2004, Chief Evans was promoted to the rank of Investigator within the Moreno Valley Station and later transferred to the Special Investigations Bureau, assigned to the Central Homicide Unit.

Chief Deputy Evans was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 2005,and transferred to the Perris Station. Her assignments while at the Perris Station included supervising patrol, traffic and the field training program.

In 2009, Chief Deputy Evans promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and returned to the Moreno Valley Station where she held assignments in patrol, administration, and the detective bureau. In 2012,she transferred to the Personnel Bureau.

In 2014, Chief Deputy Evans was promoted to the rank of Captain by Sheriff Stan Sniff and assigned to the Coordinated Custody Management Unit (CCMU). In 2015, she was assigned as the commander of the Robert Presley Detention Center (RPDC) and most recently, as the commander overseeing Court Services East.

Chief Deputy Evans possesses a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and a Master’s degree in public administration, both awarded from California State University, San Bernardino. She is also a graduate of the Sherman Block Leadership Institute(SLI).

Chief Evans lives in the city of Riverside with her husband and five-year-old son.

Captain Jason B. Horton was appointed to Chief Deputy and will oversee West Field Operations which consists of the Jurupa Valley, Moreno Valley and Perris Sheriff’s Stations, the Special Investigations Bureau (SIB), as well as the Sheriff’s Media Information Bureau (MIB). He has served in the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department for 23 years.

Jason B. Horton joined the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department in 1989 as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff assigned to the Sheriff’s Riverside Station, which is now replaced by the Jurupa Valley Station. In 1993, he was hired as a Deputy Sheriff and attended the 125th Basic Peace Officers’ Academy.

Upon academy graduation, he was assigned to the Southwest Detention Center. He later completed assignments at the Hemet, Perris and Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Stations. While in field operations, Horton was promoted to the ranks of Senior Deputy Sheriff and Corporal and held collateral assignments as a Field Training Officer (FTO), Special Enforcement Team (SET) member, and School Resource Officer (SRO).

In 2004, Chief Deputy Horton was promoted to Sergeant and worked in the Corrections Division, and later at the Ben Clark Training Center (BCTC) and Perris Station. While in Perris, he worked on the transition of the city of Menifee becoming a sheriff’s contract city.

In 2009, Chief Deputy Horton was promoted to Lieutenant. As a Lieutenant, he held assignments at the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility (SCF), Jurupa Valley Station, and the Special Investigations Bureau (SIB). While in Jurupa Valley, Horton worked on the transition of the cities of Eastvale and Jurupa Valley becoming sheriff’s contract cities.

Chief Deputy Horton was promoted to Captain in 2013 by Sheriff Stan Sniff and served as the Coordinated Custody Management Unit (CCMU) Commander. In April 2014, he was transferred to the Jurupa Valley Station as the commander and as chief of police for the cities Eastvale, Jurupa Valley, and Norco.

Chief Deputy Horton holds a Bachelor’s Degree from California State University San Bernardino in Criminal Justice and a Master’s Degree from the University of Redlands in Management. He is a graduate of Class 214 of the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership course (SLI). He has served as an academy instructor for 16 years, teaching topics in law, supervision and defensive tactics.

Chief Deputy Horton is the fourth generational member of his family to serve in law enforcement, which started with his great-grandfather being a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. He and his wife Jacqueline have four children and reside in Riverside.

 

E-CITIZEN MOBILE APP

By City of Eastvale e-citizen-app-pic-bw

EASTVALE– The City of Eastvale, in collaboration with the Jurupa Community Services District (JCSD), launched a free smart phone app that enables the community to report non-emergency civic issues in 2013. The E-Citizen app, built by City Sourced, allows citizens to easily report water waste, graffiti, vandalism, potholes, city municipal code violations and more through their smart devices.

Residents can download the E-Citizen mobile app by visiting the iTunes or Google Play store on their smart devices. After residents can use the app to submit a report by following these simple steps:

  • See an issue
  • Snap and include a photo/video/voice memo (optional)
  • Select the location
  • Select issue from the list
  • Provide a description
  • Submit it

All service reports are submitted with a GPS location of the issue and if desired an image/video/voice memo. They are then routed to the appropriate City of Eastvale department or partner agency for investigation and resolution. E-Citizen is for passive, non-emergency, service requests. Please dial 9-1-1 for public safety reports. When a citizen submits a non-emergency report, they will receive a push notification that it has been successfully submitted and are able to follow the progress of the issue with updates from the responsible party.

“When residents report their issue via the E-Citizen App it helps us, help them more efficiently. The citizen can receive push notification updates on the status of the issue until their service request is resolved,” said City Manager Michele Nissen. “This helps us keep from duplicating resources on an issue, thus resolving issues quicker.”

Citizens who wish to submit a report anonymously may do so by selecting that option under the app settings. However; the City of Eastvale may need to contact the reporting party for additional information in order to resolve the issue and for updates regarding the report. All contact information remains confidential.

 

City Council Recap for November

By Tiana Goegebuer

The November 9th, 2016 meeting was attended by Council members Clint Lorimore, Adam Rush, and Richard Simmons, as well as Mayor Pro Tem Joseph Tessari and Mayor Ike Bootsma. The invocation was led by Pastor Mark Lee from Vantage Point Church, and the Pledge was led by Clint Lorimore. There were no Presentations or Announcements, so student Liaison Natalie Diaz gave her report, and then the meeting moved to the Public Comment section.

On the Consent Calendar, all Items were approved, with a few Councilmembers having abstained due to previous absences. In the Public Hearing portion of the meeting, Item 7.1 was passed 4-0, and Item 7.2 was approved 4-0. In the City Council Business section, Item 8.1 was passed 4-0, Item 8.2 was discussed, and the Council provided direction to the Staff.

The meeting adjourned with closing statements by the City Manager, City Staff, and City Councilmembers.

On Monday November 28th, 2016, the Eastvale City Council held a special meeting, which was attended by Council members Clint Lorimore, Adam Rush, and Richard Simmons, as well as Mayor Pro Tem Joseph Tessari and Mayor Ike Bootsma. Mayor Bootsma led the Pledge, and then the meeting moved directly into the City Council Business portion of the meeting.

The special meeting was called in order to discuss a 45-day ordinance previously put in place by the Eastvale City Council that would help to regulate the personal indoor cultivation of marijuana, as well as ban its cultivation outdoors.

According to the November 28th, 2016 City Council Agenda, “The Ordinance became effective when Proposition 64 passed on the November 8, 2016 statewide general election. Ordinance No. 16-09 will expire on December 10, 2016 unless extended by the City Council.” Thus, the purpose of the meeting was to determine whether or not to extend the ordinance.

City Staff recommended that the Council extend Interim Urgency Ordinance, thus “regulating personal cultivation of marijuana and banning outdoor personal cultivation” for 22 months and a number of days. After that period of time, the Council would revisit the ordinance and consider extending the ordinance for another year. The extension of the ordinance would not limit the Council from creating a permanent ordinance at any given time.

There is a permit process through the City that a person must go through in order to grow personal marijuana, and the maximum number of plants allowed per household is six.

The Council motioned to approve the Staff recommendation, and it passed 5-0.

First annual SilverLakes College Showcase event

By  Lelani Kroeker of SilverLakes  

Over 250 college coaches from around the country and representatives of the U.S. National Team Scouts were on hand to evaluate aspiring female soccer players for scholarship and national team opportunities. Photo courtesy: Lelani Kroeker

Over 250 college coaches from around the country and representatives of the U.S. National Team Scouts were on hand to evaluate aspiring female soccer players for scholarship and national team opportunities.
Photo courtesy: Lelani Kroeker

NORCO– Several thousand young female soccer players descended on SilverLakes, the newly minted 130-acre soccer facility in Norco, California, for the three day SilverLakes’ College Soccer Showcase, November 25-27, 2016. The young athletes participating in this signature event hoped to seize the rare opportunity to have their athletic prowess assessed by college coaches from around the United States. The annual College Soccer Showcase is focused on welcoming college coaches as well as U.S. Soccer youth national team scouts, to evaluate the skills and abilities of aspiring young female soccer players as they look to earn scholarship offers and invitations to attend U.S. youth National Team camps. More than 2,500 players from more than 140 teams, including some of the top clubs from the Western Region, were on-hand for this unique event.  A highlight of the showcase was an All Star Game between the Canadian Whitecaps and USA All Stars.

“We are incredibly excited to host this first-of-its-kind showcase event for young women at SilverLakes. The participation by high-level coaches throughout the country, including among others, Stanford, Texas A&M, Cornell, North Western, UCLA, Cal Berkeley and the thousands of young women was incredible to see. It is often difficult for youth players looking to take their game to the next level to gain access to key coaches who will enable them to fully realize their abilities and play at the collegiate level. Our first annual College Soccer Showcase has already succeeded in providing this access and it is our hope that this experience will be a ‘game changer’ for these young people,” said R.J. Brandes, President, SilverLakes.

As SilverLakes continues to build a full offering of programs and events to fulfill its mission to empower young athletes to reach their full plans to add an event for men’s soccer in the near future.  The competition for more than $2.7 billion in athletics scholarships granted annually by the NCAA Divisions I and II schools is extremely competitive and often comes down to demonstrating an athlete’s skill to a select few, and hard to access, coaches and recruiters. SilverLakes hopes to tear down the barriers for student athletes by convening showcase events, such as the November 25-27, 2016 opportunity.

 

Tips from Deputy Myers

Deputy Myers

Deputy Myers

Dear Deputy Myers:

Holiday time safety reminders…

 

During the holidays we often travel or spend several hours away from our homes shopping and visiting loved ones. While you are away, keep some simple tips in mind to keep your household safe in your absence. It all starts with the simple stuff such as locking your doors and windows as well as setting your house alarm if you have one. Then there are a few extra things to keep in mind, close blinds or window coverings and keep gifts out of view from windows so as not to entice would be criminals into your home.

 

While you are enjoying the company of friends and family at your home, there are a few things to remember about unannounced visitors. Criminals can pose as couriers delivering gifts to try and get you to open the door. There are also those that try and prey upon the giving season and go door to door looking for donations for charities that do not actually exist. In this case I have a few suggestions, make sure to ask for identification and find out what the funds will be used for or don’t give to individuals at all. That doesn’t mean don’t give to legitimate charities, by all means please do, but do it on your terms to organizations that you choose on your terms.

 

Holiday time is also a great opportunity to take the time to inventory your home. Whether you decide to video the items in your home, take photos, or write lists of items with serial numbers; it is a good time to make note of your valuables. This list can be used in the future to amend insurance policies, to make sure everything is covered in the event of a loss, or just to have peace of mind knowing what items you have. We never wish that you become a victim of theft or damage, but it makes recovering items or replacing items much easier if you know what you had to begin with.

 

Lastly, after all the unwrapping of gifts, we tend to take large item boxes and just shove them in a recycling bin or trash can. This can be a huge flag to criminals letting them know exactly what is now inside your home. Take the extra time to break down boxes completely and place them in garbage bags so they are not easily seen inside your trash bins. Some criminals have been known to check out your garbage to see what you have and then target your home for those items a few days or weeks later. Ultimately, we at the Sheriff’s Department wish you the very best this holiday season and want you to be safe and informed.

 

Deanna Myers is the Volunteer and Programs Coordinator for the Jurupa Valley Station of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department that services the Eastvale Police Department.  She has been with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department for about eight years, and most recently was assigned to patrol within the City of Eastvale before moving into her current position where she is in charge of the Neighborhood Watch program for the City of Eastvale.

 

2016 Holiday LED Light Exchange

By City of Eastvale

Celebrate the holidays while saving money and energy!

The event being hosted closest to the City of Eastvale will be Norco’s Parade of Lights and Christmas Festival on December 10, 2016 from 9:00am – 9:00pm.

Join the Western Riverside Council of Government (WRCOG) at one of the local community events identified below to exchange your old holiday lights for new LED energy efficient ones.

This opportunity is available, at NO COST, to all Southern California Edison (SCE) residential customers in the Western Riverside County region!

100 exchanges will be available per event, and 50 energy efficiency starter kits will be available per event. So arrive early!

To participate in the LED Holiday Light Exchange:

  1. MUST BRING old inefficient incandescent holiday lights. You may exchange up to TWO strands. Lights must still work, strands must be 50 count or higher, and contain all bulb parts.
  2. MUST BRING a recent copy of SCE monthly bill (or proof of electronic bill payment).
  3. MUST BRING a license or picture identification matching customer name on the SCE bill.

 

To receive a FREE Energy Efficiency Kit:

  1. MUST BRING a recent copy of your monthly SoCal Gas bill (electronic bill will be acceptable).
  2. MUST BRING a license or picture identification matching customer name and address on the SoCal Gas bill.

For more information, contact Anthony Segura, WRCOG, at (951) 955-8389 or segura@wrcog.cog.ca.us

ERHS Boys Cross Country Team CIF Division 1 3rd Place

By Jennifer Stephensonerhs-xc-1-fold-erhs-boys

Eastvale-For the first time in school history, the ERHS Boys Cross Country team qualified for the CIF State Championships! Fresh from Thanksgiving, the boys and their coaches and families headed up to Fresno to compete with the best in the state. While they may have missed out on the Black Friday specials, they soon realized that the best deal of the weekend was a 3rd place finish in the most competitive division in the state of California and Medals around their necks!

ERHS Boys Cross Country team is led by Head Coach Robles and Assistant Coach Cummings, the boys arrived at the course with dreams of standing on the podium and as a result of their hard work and dedication their dreams came true! The team worked together to secure a 3rd place finish led by Juniors Raymon Ornelas and Tyler Spencer who finished within 7 seconds of each other. Freshman Raul (Tony)Chavez, Junior Wayne Richards, who was sidelined earlier in the season with a fractured neck, came back strong, with seniors Isaiah Madrigal, Julian Robles and freshman Michael Sahagun helping to finish the race strong.

Once the race was over and the times finalized, the boys realized they had indeed clenched a spot in school history and most importantly atop the CIF podium. Stay tuned for next year, when 5 of the 7 boys return.