Category Archives: Eastvale Community News
Eastvale City Council Election Results
Staff Reports
Eastvale – The first casualty of “district voting” claimed its first victim last month as Brandon Plott from District 5 edged out Mayor Ike Bootsma to represent that particular area.
Other than the pressing Federal and State elections on the ballot this Tuesday, the City of Eastvale had three council seats up for election, where eight residents vied for seats of the newly formed Districts 1, 2, and 5.
District 1 saw Todd Rigby earning a spot while District 2 showed Joe Tessari kept his seat beating out his competitor.
District 1 encompasses the north east side of Eastvale, from Cloverdale through the Ontario border. Todd Rigby beat Mario Marroquin for District 1 City Council Seat, lasting a partial term of two years,
Contrary to district 1, City Council Seats of Districts 2 and 5 will last a full term of four years, 2017-2021.
District 2 encompasses the mid to north side of Eastvale, zigzagging from Schleisman, Scholar Way, through Citrus, Harrison, and Chandler, ending by River Road at the Corona border. Joseph Tessari will serve an additional term for District 2 City Council Seat.
The final district up for election, District 5, covers the west side of Walnut from Archibald Ave to the Chino border.
Ike Bootsma, who is retired, was a current councilman and Mayor of Eastvale, lost to Brandon Plott.
After growing concerns about the at-large voting process, Eastvale City Council approved Resolution No. 16-09 in April earlier this year, initiating the by-district voting process carried out for the first time in Eastvale on Tuesday. A by-district election system requires City Council candidates to reside in the District they are vying to represent and can only be voted on by residents of that specified district.
Many California cities have converted from at-large voting systems to by-district in order to ensure representation of minority populations within cities. The California Voting Rights Act prohibits an at-large voting system that is capable of influencing the outcome of an election, or reduces the possibility of a class to elect their choice of candidate. In 2004, the city of Modesto’s voting system was challenged under the Act, resulting in the initiation of a by-district voting system and a cascade of other charges against cities throughout California, mostly coming from Southern California.
Switching to a by-district meant carving district lines throughout the City of Eastvale. Both four and five district maps were proposed to city council, which chose a five district representation. In June 2016, the City Council chose the final 5 district map out of three options proposed. More details about the conversion from an at-large election system to a by-district can be found at http://www.eastvaleca.gov.
EPC Approves Costco Project
By City of Eastvale
EASTVALE, CA – The City of Eastvale is proud to announce that Costco, the nationally famous membership “warehouse” store chain will be opening in the city. The Eastvale Planning Commission unanimously (4-0) approved the Costco project at its meeting on Wednesday, November 16, 2016.
“Costco is coming to Eastvale!” said City Manager Michele Nissen. “We are very pleased to be adding this new shopping opportunity for our residents, and to welcome Costco to our city.”
Today’s announcement followed the approval by the Eastvale Planning Commission of a project that includes:
- A 158,000-square-foot retail warehouse,
- Upto a 30-position gasoline fueling station, and
- A state-of-the-art self-service car wash, among the first of its kind in California for Costco.
The Commission also approved Costco’s operation of a tire center and the sale of alcoholic beverages. The chain is known for its selection of fine wines and spirits.
According to City Manager Nissen, retail sales at the Costco store are conservatively estimated to add more than $1-million annually to the City’s coffers in the form of sales taxes.
Costco Director of Real Estate Jenifer Murillo, who spoke to the Eastvale Planning Commission on behalf of the project, praised the work of City staff, who worked closely with both Costco and Goodman, the developer of the retail in which Costco is located, to address and resolve a number of issues. “This was the fastest process we’ve ever been through,” said Murillo, who manages the development of Costco stores in several western states.
To view the Major Development Plan power point that was presented to the Planning Commission click here.
The Costco store is the first phase of a 45-acre retail complex in the Goodman Commerce Center.
Eastvale Community News Complete Edition December 2016
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:2016-12-eastvalenews-v3-lo-res
Street Sweeping Reminders
By City of Eastvale
The City of Eastvale contracts with Dickson Street Sweeping for street sweeping services. This service ensures that all arterial, residential, industrial and alley roadways are kept clean. Maintaining clean streets keeps the City of Eastvale beautiful and complies with the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements.
For more information regarding the street sweeping schedule, general street maintenance or service, please call (951) 361-0900.
Please follow the links to view the Street Sweeping schedule:
- Street Sweeping Schedule Map 1 – Sweeping on Weeks 1 and 3 Updated June 27, 2016
- Street Sweeping Schedule Map 2 – Sweeping on Weeks 2 and 4 Updated June 27, 2016
Many Riverside County residents are unaware of the storm water pollution (polluted runoff) problem, and the threat it poses to the local Santa Ana river, lakes and streams. In fact, many people don’t realize that storm drains connect to local waterways so whatever ends up in the storm drains flows directly – without treatment – to our rivers, lakes and streams.
Another misconception is that storm drain pollution happens only when it rains. Actually, throughout the dry part of the year, pollutants such as motor oil, antifreeze, trash and grease accumulate on streets and parking lots. When rain finally does fall, the rain water carries these pollutants into the storm drain. Even common activities such as over watering lawns and landscaped areas, car washing and hosing down driveways or pet waste droppings cause pollutants to make their way into the storm drain.
The storm drain pollution protection program encourages everyone to find out what YOU can do to help keep our precious waterways clean and to protect our natural resources.
Common contaminants found in polluted runoff:
- Heavy Metals – metals and toxic contaminants from vehicle exhaust, tire compounds, motor oil, and weathered paint.
- Restaurant oils and grease – fuels and lubricants enter storm drains from leaks and spills of automobile engines, transmissions, radiators, and improper dumping of oil into storm drains.
- Pesticides, Herbicides and Fertilizers – chemicals that are over-applied during yard care enter storm drains from watering landscaped areas.
- Solvents and Household Chemicals – paint thinners, oil and water based paints, degreasers, detergents, bleach, drain cleaners, and other household products enter local waters if dumped into storm drains or onto streets.
- Bacteria and Plant Nutrients – bacteria from sewage, animal waste, litter, decomposing vegetation, and septic leaks cause serious health problems.
Since preventing pollution is much easier and less costly than cleaning up after the fact, we should all learn what we can do to help keep our water clean! Please visit the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation Districtwebsite http://rcflood.org/stormwater to download several FREE brochures and materials that provide simple pollution prevention activities that you can easily incorporate into daily activities.
SCORE Inland Empire To Provide Mentoring And Workshops
By City of Eastvale
Eastvale – SCORE Inland Empire will be providing mentoring for small businesses and entrepreneurs in Eastvale on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month, beginning on October 3, 2016. Mentoring appointments will be available during one hour sessions at 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on those days. Mentoring is provided by active and retired business men and women with experience in all aspects of business to help local small businesses grow and prosper. There is no charge for mentoring. Mentoring sessions will be located at Eastvale City Hall; 12363 Limonite Avenue, Suite 910 in Eastvale.
Appointments for one (1) hour mentoring sessions can be made on the Inland Empire website at inlandempire.score.org.
Additionally SCORE will be providing workshops in Eastvale beginning in January, 2017. The workshops will cover a variety of small business topics. Workshops will be held at New Day Christian Church at 7155 Hamner Avenue in Eastvale. The workshops will cover a wide variety of topics that help small business such as writing business plans, online marketing, social media, marketing, personnel issues, financing, acquiring rental space, accounting and much more. Registration for the workshops can be completed at inlandempire.score.org.
SCORE is a non-profit organization that has assisted more than 10 million entrepreneurs to help them start and grow small businesses nationwide in over 50 years since it was founded. It is a network of over 11,000 volunteer mentors in over 300 chapters nationwide who are dedicated to helping small business. SCORE Inland Empire is the local chapter that provides mentoring and workshops at 15 sites within the Inland Empire.
SCORE is pleased and honored to offer programs in the City of Eastvale and assisting small businesses and the local economy.
Ten New Military Banners Installed
By City of Eastvale
On Wednesday, November 2nd the City of Eastvale installed ten (10) new military banners along Archibald Avenue between 65th Street and Grapewin Street.
“The Military Banners are a reminder of the men and women who are serving on active duty in the United States Armed Forces. It is an honor to see each one and know they are representing Eastvale, California,” said Mayor Ike Bootsma.
The Eastvale City Council allocated funding for the fiscal year 2016/2017 to continue the Military Banner Program. The program is also funded by donations from local businesses, residents and Eastvale non-profit organizations. 100% of donations are allocated to the installation and maintenance of the program. Any contribution amount is greatly appreciated.
“We truly appreciate the continued support for our Military Banner Program by our residents, local businesses and Eastvale non-profit organizations. Shortly after the City’s re-administration, we received a generous donation from Waste Management which was much appreciated,” said Bootsma.
Ten new military banners were installed to honor the following military personnel:
U.S. Air Force
Ronald M. Cabal
U.S. Army
Nicholas Casanova
Robert Espinoza
Maria Nufable
U.S. Navy
Jeffery S. Davis
Colin Liddicote
Sean Pierre Rangel
U.S. Marine Corps
Adrian Canales
Christian Cervantez
John C. Jimenez
The City of Eastvale will be accepting new applications for the Military Banner Program starting in January of 2017. If you are interested in donating to Eastvale’s Military Banner Program, contributions can be sent to:
City of Eastvale
Military Banner Program
12363 Limonite Avenue, Suite 910
Eastvale, CA 91752-3667
To learn more about Eastvale’s Military Banner Program, please visit www.bitly.com/eastvalemilitarybanner for program details.
Tips from Deputy Myers
Deputy Myers
Dear Deputy Myers:
How can I start or join a Neighborhood Watch near my home?
With all the exceptional growth in population to Eastvale lately, I thought it would be a great time to re-visit neighborhood watch. Law Enforcement is not the ONLY form of protection for your homes and neighbors. YOU are the first defense when it comes to protecting where you live. There are six basic steps to getting a neighborhood watch program started within your community. Step 1– Create Awareness, start a buzz in the neighborhood about keeping it safe. Many neighbors nowadays, with all the modern technology, have started to disconnect from their neighbors. Communication starts with a wave and a smile, followed by starting to talk about your concern for continued safety within your community. Step 2– Organize Volunteers, once you have started a buzz neighbors often begin sharing their personal information to become more involved. Gather their information and set up a neighborhood meeting with them. Step 3– Coordinate with Law Enforcement, this is where I come in. I will provide a short power point presentation and activity for your neighbors. I will give them the tools they need to combat current issues in the neighborhood and keep those issues from returning. Step 4– Identify Concerns, Issues and Problems. Once the group has been formed and they have had time to think about the new tools they have been given, it’s time to discuss where the problems are in your neighborhood. It is best to prioritize the concerns of the volunteers so they can all get addressed in a timely manner. Step 5– Develop Strategies, six heads are better than one. As your group comes together, you can start to come up with ways in which to deal with issues. Having additional people from different backgrounds that come with different resources can be invaluable in eradicating problems in your neighborhood. Step 6-Action Steps, depending on the severity of the problems that arise in your neighborhood, there are several different ways to attack the issues. Planning activities such as clean-up days, neighborhood patrols, and joining social groups such as www.nextdoor.com are just a few of the ways to bring your neighborhoods closer and keep people involved. IF YOU SEE SOMETHING SAY SOMETHING!
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.
Check the Air Quality Before You Burn: Season began Nov 1
By City of Eastvale 
The South Coast AQMD’s Check Before You Burn season began Tuesday, November 1, and will continue through February 28 of 2017.
While residential burning has not yet been restricted this season, please watch for no-burn alerts in your AirAlerts subscription emails or by one of the other methods listed below.
Check Before You Burn is a program designed to protect public health and reduce wintertime fine particle pollution in our region. During this time, residents are prohibited from burning wood in their fireplaces – both indoors and outdoors — on days when air quality is predicted to be poor. This restriction applies to all residents of Orange County and non-desert portions of Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. A ‘No-Burn Alert’ will be issued by SCAQMD one day in advance of any no-burn day that is declared.
This fall and winter season, check the status of your air quality before you burn wood or any other solid fuel. If you already receive the AirAlerts daily forecasts or real-time air quality alerts, you will automatically receive the special action day alert notices. New subscribers can join at www.airalerts.org. You can also get the daily burn status by calling the SCAQMD’s 24-hour toll-free information line at (866) 966-3293, or by checking online at www.aqmd.gov, or by downloading SCAQMD’s app available for iPhones and iPads and for Android smartphones.
For more details about the Check Before You Burn program and alternatives to wood burning, please visit http://www.aqmd.gov/healthyhearths.
Thank you for helping to keep our air clean!
Artist Corner
“No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world” – Robin Williams
By Racine Guajardo
Original Riot 
A group of three friends from Eastvale, CA have come together to form a rock band called, “Original Riot.” They are Coryn Cahill, Leyla Lagueux, and Dayton Goegebuer. Dayton started playing guitar when he was 5, Coryn started singing when she was 5, and Leyla started playing guitar when she was 10. The trio met through music lessons with Michael Anderson and the Rockstars of Tomorrow Studio in Norco, Ca. “Since we shared our passion of music with each other and had similar style and interest we decided to get together, and it’s been amazing!” All three have been highly influenced by Michael, Chuck and all the instructors at the Rockstars of Tomorrow Studio. However, a big influence has come from the support and encouragement of all their families. Each one had someone specific whose support has impacted them personally; Leyla says her dad Jef, Coryn’s Grandpa Bill, and Dayton’s brother Hudson.
Original Riot’s style is primarily punk/alternative rock. However, they said, “sometimes after school when we are playing music together at one of our homes it is not uncommon to randomly change up the sound with a banjo, ukulele, trumpet, saxophone, baritone or keyboard.” At times they like to switch things up a bit and even trade instruments between them, just for fun. “Music is our passion and our ultimate style is to have fun with it!”
When Original Riot was asked what makes them different, they said, “None of us think we are that different from other kids our age.” Original Riot has been able to find interest beyond music also saying,
“We’re just regular 12 and 13 year old kids, we go to school together, we like to go camping, paintballing, road-tripping with our families, etc. We are good friends outside of band practices or performances and enjoy doing things together in addition to our musical passions. We have been performing together for going on 2 years now.”
For being so young, the three had great advice: Don’t give up, no matter how hard it might get (Leyla). Always do your best and be true to yourself (Dayton). Work hard for the things that you love (Coryn).
Original Riot says, “We enjoy getting together and collaborating to create our own music. We are excited to be working on our 4th original song! We love our fans and are excited for every opportunity we get to play for our friends, families and supporters in the crowd. It’s amazing to have one of our Grandparents cheering for us! We seriously love you all!”
Original Riot has played at the House of Blues Anaheim, San Diego, Glasshouse, Whisky A Go Go, Troubadour, Chain Reaction, Vault, Relay For Life, several Community fundraising events, including the San Antonio Hospital and an event honoring our Veterans in Dos Lagos. Coming up: You can see them at the House of Blues in San Diego on November 19th 2016! Facebook message them for tickets!
Facebook – TheOriginalRiot
Instagram –@TheOriginalRiot
Website – www.TheOriginalRiot.com
Eastvale Community News Complete Edition November 2016
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:2016-11-eastvalenews-full
Our Life
The Ledge
By Sarah Sanchez
I have a friend who gave an analogy to explain her depression to me. She said that some days she felt like she was standing on a ledge, barely holding on. She said that sometimes she felt like letting go of that ledge, but as she “let go” she felt others still “holding” on to her. Her point was that when she felt like giving up, she had someone who still believed in her and wouldn’t let her give up.
How many times have we felt a depression like this? How many times have we wanted to take the easy way out and give up? With the stress of finances, relationships, work, family, and busy schedules, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and defeated. It’s easy to feel like giving up and not want to get up in the morning. It’s easy to feel like we’re ready to let go of the ledge.
But as we let go of that ledge, we can feel the others that are still holding on to us. Maybe it’s our friends or maybe it’s our family that’s still holding on. Or maybe it’s just one person in our life who we have impacted enough to still believe in us. All it takes is one person: one person who hasn’t given up on us, one person to keep going for, one person who’s worth living for, and one person who will keep holding on to us. But, will we keep holding on for them?
We have the power to be that one person in a loved one’s life. We have the tools to show unconditional love to those around us and to maybe change a life enough for someone to keep getting up in the morning.
But the big question is: are you that one person who is capable of impacting someone else’s life? Or are you the person who needs to get down from the ledge?
Clark’s Nutrition Health Tip
Clark’s Tips 
The Meta-Diet!
By Clark’s Nutrition
The search to find a “one-size-fits-all” approach to nutrition and health has led to the proliferation of diets and eating philosophies. Some diets exclude certain combined macronutrients at certain times of the day, while others originate from certain regions or exotic locales and tout themselves as nutritional panaceas. It would be impossible (and inarguably unhealthy) to try them all, which leaves us with the dieters dilemma; how to find a diet that is right for us and will not only increase our quality of life, but the quantity as well. If history is our guide, then we know the best hope for a quick fix is slow science.
To this end, researchers from Stanford University conducted the “A to Z Weight-Loss Study”, which compared diets ranging from the Atkins (A) Diet (along with the Ornish and LEARN diet), to The Zone (Z) Diet. The researchers assigned 311 nondiabetic women to one of the four diets, with weight loss at 12 months as the primary outcome. It must be noted that one caveat to all diet-related research is the issue of compliance, or lack thereof, as the number one reason why diets tend to fail over time. People resort to their old eating style and this variance, inevitably, confounds the data. However, in this study the participants adhered very well to their diets and shockingly, for some, the Atkins Diet outperformed the other three in weight loss (primary outcome) and had mildly significant advantages for lowered blood pressure and blood fats. Does this mean the Atkins Diet is the right one for everybody? Certainly not, yet the methodology used in this study does demonstrate that if weight loss, lowered blood pressure and triglycerides are the goal, this diet could serve those outcomes moderately well.
Where does that leave us in our quest for a sustainable and personalized diet? Is a convergence of agreement our best hope, coupled with ongoing modification and a judicious dose of trial-and-error? Yes, every healthy and sustainable diet (married to exercise) have these foods in common, fruits, fatty fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and seeds with different (well-tolerated) sources of meats, eggs, and dairy added in if desired. It should be noted that dairy, animal proteins, and grains are one area where people make decisions for more reasons than weight loss and this should be respected and explored. One admonition for exercise needs elucidating, while it is a vital component in the quest for a prolonged health span, it cannot overcome the phenomenon of non-homeostatic eating (eating beyond satiety signals and bodily requirements). This may have led Dr.s Phinney and Volek to declare in their book, “The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living”, ‘exercise is great for wellbeing but poor for weight loss’. This concept is aptly embodied in the adage, “You can’t outrun a bad diet”.
Ultimately, recommending a diet is easy to do but ensuring the diet is the correct approach requires much more finesse. Without the proper blood work (medical involvement), family history (repeated interviews), assessment of health literacy (objective tests), ability to shop, prepare, serve, preserve, and store foods (skills mastery), and a good dose of behavior modification techniques, then the recommendation is incorrectly administered. Speak to a nutritional consultant today and start your informed journey to maximizing your health span, and beyond.
C Doussett MPH, RDN
Recent Recalls
Staff Reports
The International Company for Agricultural Production & Processing (ICAPP) is voluntarily recalling certain lots of its frozen strawberries out of an abundance of caution in response to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigation of an outbreak of Hepatitis A.
- Back to Nature Foods, LLC is voluntarily recalling four (4) products because those products contain chocolate purchased from a third party supplier which was found to contain undeclared Milk that is not listed as an ingredient on the label.
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 BMW X5 3.0si, X5 4.8i, X5 M, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i and X5 xDrive50i, 2008-2011 X6 x Drive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M, 2
010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 535i xDrive Gran Turismo, 535i Gran Turismo, 550i xDrive Gran Turismo and 550i Gran Turismo, 2011-2012 528i, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i and 550i xDrive and 2012 535i ActiveHybrid, 640i Convertible, 650i Convertible, 650i xDrive Convertible, 650i Coupe and 650i Coupe xDrive vehicles. The affected vehicles have in-tank fuel pumps that may have insufficiently crimped wire contacts. - Mountain bike rear shock absorbers- The bicycle’s rear shock
absorber outer sleeve can rupture, allowing the sleeve to come in contact with other bicycle parts or the rider, posing a fall and injury hazard. 
Children’s riding toy vehicles- A relay on the circuit board can fail causing the vehicle’s motor to overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards.
- Quadra Fire® Explorer III wood stoves- When the top load lid of the stove is being used, the handle can become disengaged from the locked position, allowing the lid to unexpectedly slam shut on the consumer’s fingers.
Straight Talk
People in my family try to make me feel guilty- A letter from Anna G.
Danice Akiyoshi
By Danice Akiyoshi N.D.
Q: Why do people in my family try to make me feel guilty or like I’m a bad person when I stand up for myself? Isn’t this a good thing?
A: Personally, I think it’s a very good thing. Keep in mind that some people don’t deal well with conflict and some people are just plain cowardly. They may resent you for being able to do what they can’t manage to accomplish in their own lives. Do not let this lack of approval stop you from taking care of yourself.
Chino’s Hidden Treasure: Clark’s Nutrition
Staff Reports
Clark’s is open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day. Stop by for yourselves and experience Clark’s great customer service, knowledgeable staff, and affordable pricing. Visit http://www.clarksnutrition.com.
Chino – Have you ever heard of Clark’s Nutrition? Imagine a Whole Foods, Sprouts, Trader Joes, and Nutrishop all under one roof… in your back yard, Chino! Clark’s Nutrition & Natural Foods Market is a rare find in the natural foods industry. If you haven’t discovered this amazing store yet, it is worth your time to investigate.
Marketing Director, Mike Barnett says, “Often people will tell us that they’ve heard of Clarks and they think it’s just another supplement shop, but once they walk inside our Chino store, they get what all the fuss is about.”
Clark’s stores not only have a huge selection of supplements (their Chino location has one of the largest supplement sections in the entire country), but they have a wide variety of organic grocery items, complete with gluten-free sections, including Vegan and Vegetarian options, as well as a large selection of organic produce.
Want to get a free make-over with natural, cruelty-free make-up too? No problem, Clark’s has a make-up section that looks like something you’d see at a MAC make-up counter. Clark’s is the only retail partner with actress, Suzanne Somers, to offer her organic cosmetics and skin care line, SUZANNE Organics.
Clark’s is a pioneer in the health food world. They opened the doors of their first location in Riverside in 1972, long before health food became vogue. Today there are stores in Riverside, Loma Linda, Rancho Mirage and now Chino.
But have you ever been to a “health foods” store before and felt overwhelmed or weren’t sure where to start? Have you felt the opposite, like you knew more than the employee? Have no fear, Clark’s knows how refreshing it is to speak with health food store employees that know their stuff and are willing to share their knowledge.
The Clark’s slogan is, “Live better, we can help.” How does Clark’s actually help people you ask? Clark’s has made their business thrive on helping to educate people about their health. Starkie Sowers, the Director of Education at Clarks says, “We have Nutritional Consultants at Clarks. These employees go through our 5 level in-house training program. It takes about 3 ½ years to get to a Level 5 at Clarks.” Clark’s takes education about health seriously. These knowledgeable (non-commission) Nutritional Consultants are one of the keys to why people love Clarks so much.
Clark’s is a great find for anyone looking to improve their health. They have competitive pricing, knowledgeable staff, a great product selection and a beautiful Chino location close to home.
Discover this Chino treasure located at 12835 Mountain Ave in Chino.
Yogurt-Marinated Chicken
With Rice Pilaf, Roasted Zucchini, and Cilantro
By Hello Fresh
On the menu for tonight is the furthest thing from a boring chicken dinner. Our chefs combined berbere (an Ethiopian spice blend with garlic, red pepper, cardamom, coriander, and fenugreek) with garlic and yogurt for a tangy marinade that becomes ever-so-slightly charred under the broiler. What are you waiting for? Get cooking!
Cooking Time: 35 min.
Servings: 2
Nutrition: Calories: 590 cal, Fat: 11g, Sat. Fat: 2 g, Protein: 54g, Carbs: 74 g, Sugar: 10 g, Sodium: 355 mg, Fiber: 5 g
Ingredients:
- Yellow Onion- 1
- Garlic- 2 Cloves
- Zucchini- 1
- Chicken Breasts- 12 oz.
- Berbere Season- 1 tsp.
- Greek Yogurt- 5.3 oz.
- Basmati Rice- ¾ Cup
- Chicken Stock Concentrate- 1
- Lemon- 1
- Cilantro- ¼ oz.
- Olive Oil- 1TBSP
Preparation:
- Preheat and prep: Wash and dry all produce. Preheat broiler to high or oven to 500 degrees. Halve, peel, and dice onion. Mince garlic. Cut zucchini into ½-inch cubes. Combine chicken, berbere, half the yogurt, and a large pinch of salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Turn to thoroughly coat in marinade.
- Make the rice pilaf: Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic, and toss until softened, 3-4 minutes. Add rice and stir. Add 1½ cups water, a large pinch of salt, and stock concentrate. Bring to a boil, cover, then reduce to a low simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Broil the chicken and toss the zucchini: Place chicken on one half of a lightly oiled baking sheet. Broil until slightly charred, 3-5 minutes. Meanwhile, toss zucchini in a medium bowl with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Bake the chicken and zucchini: Remove baking sheet from oven, flip chicken, and reduce heat to 425 degrees. Spread zucchini on other half of baking sheet. Bake until chicken is no longer pink inside and zucchini is tender, about 12 minutes.
- Make the lemony yogurt: Meanwhile, zest and halve lemon. Stir zest and a squeeze of juice into a small bowl with remaining yogurt. Thin with a Tablespoon or so of water. Season with salt and pepper.
- Finish the pilaf and serve: Coarsely chop cilantro, and stir half into rice pilaf. Serve zucchini and chicken on a bed of rice pilaf. Top with a dollop of lemony yogurt and a sprinkle of the remaining cilantro. Enjoy!
Jewelry Heist Suspects Wanted
Staff Reports
Chino- On October 27, two suspects entered the Superior Market located on 12375 Central Ave next to the Chino Police Department, where they stole from the Jewelry Store inside. The two male suspects also targeted the Superior Market located at 1130 West Sixth Street in Corona on October 31.
According to the Corona Police Department, the victim said two black male adult suspects entered the store and walked to the jewelry kiosk. The suspects asked about the jewelry and the employee opened the display case for them. As the employee briefly turned around, one suspect leaned over the counter and removed two trays of jewelry. Although a witness left before the Corona PD was able to arrive, the witness let the employee know that the suspects got into a white van and left the parking lot. The victim reported a loss of approximately $30,000 in merchandise.
The suspects were described to the Corona Police Department and video surveillance was released.
Video surveillance of the theft identified the two suspects as Deanthony Lamar Block and Dajuan Lee Calvin Robinson. The two are now wanted by four agencies; Corona Police Department, Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Chino Police Department, and the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
You may contact the Corona Police Senior Detective Robert Gonzalez at 951-817-5837 if you can provide any further information on the theft, as well
Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries
By Chino Valley Fire District
The Chino Valley Fire District wants to remind you to change the batteries in your home smoke alarms when changing your clocks back one hour on Sunday November 6, 2016.
“Working smoke alarms are a safe and effective way to protect your family’s life in the event of fire.” says Fire Chief Tim Shackelford.
According to the National Fire Protection Agency, an estimated 890 lives could be saved each year if all homes had working smoke alarms. The Chino Valley Fire District offers residents the following tips to help ensure safety:
- Install smoke alarms outside all bedrooms and on every level of your home
- Test smoke alarms once a month by pushing the test button
- Replace batteries in smoke alarms at least twice a year
- Replace your smoke alarms every 10 years, or in accordance with manufacturer guidelines
- Do not disable smoke alarms, even temporarily
- Develop an emergency escape plan
- Practice your emergency plan
For more information about Fire and Life Safety, visit our website at www.chinovalleyfire.org or follow us on social media @cvifd.
Was there really a “red telephone” hotline during the Cold War?
By Evan Andrews of History.com
During the height of the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union established a direct communications link to allow their leaders to contact one another in the event of a nuclear crisis or other emergency. This Washington-Moscow hotline has since featured in countless novels and films such as 1964’s “Dr. Strangelove,” but contrary to its depictions in pop culture, it never took the form of a red telephone. In fact, it never involved phone calls at all.
The Washington-Moscow hotline was first proposed in the 1950s, but the idea didn’t gain traction until 1962’s Cuban Missile Crisis, when the Americans and Soviets found that their diplomatic messages often took several hours to reach one another. Fearing that any further mishaps might trigger an accidental nuclear war, the two superpowers met in Geneva the following year and signed a “Memorandum of Understanding Regarding the Establishment of a Direct Communications Line.” On August 30, 1963, the new system went live. Rather than a telephone link, which presented the possibility of miscommunications, the hotline consisted of teletype machines that allowed the two countries to send written messages to one another via transatlantic cable. The Soviet system was located in the Kremlin, but the American version was always housed in the Pentagon, not the White House. Satellite links were later added to the hotline during the Nixon administration, and in 1986, it was upgraded to include high-speed fax capability. The most recent overhaul came in 2008, when the system switched to email.
While there is no evidence that the hotline was ever used to avert a nuclear disaster, it often played a key role in U.S.-Soviet relations. In 1967, Lyndon B. Johnson became the first president to use the system when he negotiated with Soviet leader Alexei Kosygin during the Six Day War, a brief conflict between Israel and several Arab states. Richard Nixon later used it for similar purposes during 1971’s Indo-Pakistani War and 1973’s Yom Kippur War, and Jimmy Carter famously hopped on the hotline to object to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979. The hotline’s last crisis uses came during the Reagan administration and the dying days of the Cold War, but it still exists to this day. To ensure that the system will function in the event of an emergency, Russian and American technicians continue to send test messages to one another once every hour.
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