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Eastvale: ECF To Host 2nd Annual Golf Tournament

STAFF REPORTS

 

Eastvale – The Eastvale Community Foundation (ECF) will be hosting their 2nd Annual ECF Golf Tournament on Fri., Aug. 15, 2014. The tournament will benefit many of the ongoing programs in the City of Eastvale.

 

This year’s tournament will be held at the Los Serranos Country Club, located at 15656 Yorba Avenue in Chino Hills.   The cost for this event is $125 per person, with a $50 savings for signing up as a foursome. The price includes 18 holes of championship golf – including lunch, goody-bag and cart, dinner reception, and raffle with prizes. The cost of the dinner only is just $45. The deadline for registration is August 1.

 

On event day, registration opens at 10 a.m.; with Chipping and Putting at 11:30 a.m.; and Shotgun Start at 1 p.m. in a scramble format (look for contests with cash prizes). There will be a no-host Cocktail Reception at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m.

 

Sponsorships are available, as follows:

 

Platinum Sponsors – $2,500

  • Company name and logo on all promotional materials & event banner
  • One Foursome Golf including all golf games for each golfer
  • Tee Signs on 6 holes
  • Reserved Table for 8 at Dinner Event

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Gold Sponsors – $1,500

  • Company name and logo on all promotional materials & event banner
  • One Foursome Golf
  • Tee Signs on 3 holes

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​Silver Sponsor – $1,000

  • Company name and logo on all promotional materials & event banner
  • Golf for Two Players

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​Bronze Sponsor – $500

  • Company Name and Logo on all promotional materials & event banner
  • Two Dinner Tickets

 

To register, volunteer or become a sponsor, call (951) 263-0345, or visit http://eastvalefoundation.wix.com/eastvalefoundation#!events/.

 

The ECF was created in 2011 by the Eastvale City Council as a non-profit organization made solely of volunteers. Their goal is to strengthen the Eastvale community by collaborating with the Council to identify needs within the City.

Eastvale: Meet City Council’s Student Liaison

BY EMILY LUNDBERG

 

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Julia Aquilar sits in on her first City Council meeting. (Photo Courtesy: Jennifer Madrigal)

On April 23, the Eastvale City Council’s first student liaison, Julia Vazquez, was introduced to the Council. Vazquez is a senior at Eleanor Roosevelt High School and currently serves as the Associated Student Body (ASB) President. She is also a member of the Senior Class Council, and plans to major in Psychology. As part of her position, Vazquez attended all City Council meetings during her tenure, and participated on the Board with the council members and Mayor Ike Bootsma. At the end of each meeting, she provided an update on the happenings at Eastvale schools, including activities, concerns, and anything else pertaining to the youth of Eastvale.

When asked why her position was of value, Vazquez said, “I think it’s important to have a student representative because it allows the students, the youth of the City, to have a voice and be a part of something bigger than just school… [and] be an active part of the community as well.” She went onto say she hopes, “With this position we will have more action taking place within the schools to make the students have an enjoyable, safe and fun learning environment.”

During the summer Vazquez will turn the reins over to the 2014-2015 ASB President and Vice President.

 

EASTVALE: Public’s Help Needed to Catch Hit and Run Driver

Troy Davids, 21, killed by a Hit-And-Run driver. Photo courtesy: Facebook

Troy Davids, 21, killed by a Hit-And-Run driver.
Photo courtesy: Facebook

BY JENNIFER MADRIGAL (INFORMATION  PROVIDED BY EASTVALE POLICE DEPT and THE CITY OF EASTVALE)

On Thursday, April 25, 2014 around midnight,20 year old Troy Davids, was heading home from his shift at Vons on Limonite. According to the Eastvale Police Department, Davids was struck in the intersection of Limonite Ave. and Hamner Ave., by a vehicle going westbound.  A preliminary investigation revealed that an unknown make or model black sedan, traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes of Limonite Ave. failed to stop for a red traffic signal light and as a direct result, collided into Davids who was on a bicycle traveling southbound on Hamner Ave.
Although, Eastvale Police Officers  and emergency personnel responded immediately to the reported injury traffic collision, Troy Davids died from his injuries and was pronounced deceased at a local hospital. Press releases state that ,witnesses reported seeing a black, four door sedan continue westbound on Limonite  in the eastbound lanes of traffic that was last seen turning southbound on Scholar Way. Although officers arrived within minutes of receiving the call, neither the black sedan, nor the driver of the sedan, was located.

Now Eastvale Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect and the suspect vehicle. Eastvale police are “seeking the help of a good Samaritan, who was driving a tan Chevrolet Suburban, that may have seen the suspect vehicle and driver as is it fled the scene of the traffic collision”.

Troy Davids, 21, a 2010 graduate of Norco High School, was described on the Eastvale News Facebook page as “having a heart of gold and a smile to match” and as ” a wonderful young man who was a friend to everyone”.

Anyone with information on this case is encouraged to call Deputy Cuadra at the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station at (951) 955-2662.

Eastvale: Save Some Green On Groceries

BY NICOLE GILLES, RD, CDE, CSR

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Nicole Gilles, RD, CDE, CSR

Have you noticed the price of groceries rises just as the summer temperatures do? Over the past few months, I have found myself wandering through the produce section at our local grocery store so appalled by the prices that I end up leaving the section with hardly anything in my cart.

As a Registered Dietitian and genuine fan of fresh produce, I would love to fill my cart with it. But just like everyone else, I have a certain amount of “green” to spend on greens. So after a few weekly trips I decided it was time for a change. I tried another store, and another. One store did offer slightly better prices, but still caused a major blowout to my grocery budget.

If you have found yourself in this same dilemma, I have a solution. As the temperature rises, take advantage of it by planting a few fruits and vegetables. Plants like zucchini, summer squash, cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, melon, and berries love this kind of weather. Whether you have space for a small garden or even just a few pots, these plants require little space and will provide an abundance of fruits and vegetables for the next several months.

Pick up some plants for a few bucks, and watch them save you lots of “green.” The cost of the plants will pay for themselves by your first harvest, and they will continue to produce for months. Another bonus of growing your own produce is getting your family involved. Ask your kids to help you plant, weed, and water, then stand back and be amazed. Odds are your kids will actually want to eat their vegetables at dinner, or even right out of the garden, especially if they had a hand in their care.

Enjoy these colorful, wonderful foods at meals and snacks. Before you know it, you will be getting in your recommended five servings of fruit and vegetables each day just trying to eat up all your food. And if your plants are like ours, they will feed a family of four and still provide more than you can eat. So what do you do with the extras? Share with others, get creative with recipes, or even just wash, cut, and freeze. Freezing the extras is easy and will continue to stretch your grocery budget even after the growing season has passed. But don’t stop then. The colder months are great for lettuce, spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and potatoes. There is a great sense of satisfaction in enjoying a meal that you helped produce. Happy eating!

Be Ready

BY PASTOR ROBERT JEWETT

Pastor Robert Jewett Word of Truth Community ChurchThe Bible is very clear that we need to “be ready” for Jesus’ return, as there will be no time upon His arrival to “get ready” (Matthew 24:37-39, 25:31-46). Upon His arrival, those who are living in obedience to Him will receive eternal life, but those who are living a life of disobedience to Him will receive his wrath and fury (John 3:36, Romans 2:6-8). We also know that he is coming at an hour that we do not expect, like a thief in the night (1 Thessalonians 5:2, 2 Peter 3:10). Thus, his coming could be at any time, so it is paramount that we know what it means to “be ready”.

The foundation to being ready is that we have repented from our sins and have placed our faith in Jesus as Savior and Lord (Mark 1:15, Acts 2:38, Romans 10:9-10). Once we have done that, we must understand that we are no longer darkness, but are now light in the Lord.  So we must begin to walk as children of light (Ephesians 5:8). The Bible gives much practical instruction on what it looks like to be walking in the light.

Please consider joining us as we continue to study through the book of Romans and looking at this practical instruction. For more information about Word of Truth Community Church, visit http://www.wordoftruthcc.com.

 

NORCO: Life Saving Click It or Ticket Mobilization Begins in Norco

RIVERSIDE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE

Norco, CA – The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department / Jurupa Valley Station / Norco Office wants to remind motorists to Click It or Ticket. In order to enforce this reminder, beginning today Monday, May 19th, deputies will be joining in the 2014 national seat belt enforcement mobilization and cracking down on motorists who are not belted.

Even with a seatbelt usage rate of 97.4 percent, California still has 800,000 or more who aren’t buckling up. In a crash, they stand a 50 percent greater chance of being killed than those who have taken the two seconds to buckle in. In an ongoing effort to reach those remaining safety hold-outs, police, sheriff and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) departments across the state will be taking part in Click It or Ticket from May 19 through June 1.

“Our roadways will be packed with motorists this Memorial Day weekend as people travel to spend time with family and friends. We want to ensure that everyone arrives at their destination safely,” said Lieutenant Daniel Hedge. “Take a few extra seconds and put your seatbelt on to ensure your safety.”

According to new data released from the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), fatalities are up nationwide for the first time in five years. In 2012, 10,335 people who were killed in motor vehicle crashes were not wearing their seat belts. NHTSA data also details how more traffic vehicle deaths occur at night. In 2012, 61 percent of passenger vehicle occupants killed during the nighttime hours of 6:00 p.m. – 5:59 a.m. were not wearing their seat belts.

“Wearing a seat belt is one of the easiest and best things you can do to protect yourself in the event of a car crash,” said Rhonda Craft, Director of the California Office of Traffics Safety. “Taking a few moments to properly secure yourself and all your passengers before going on your way could mean the difference between life and death.”

The cost for a seat belt violation in California for unbuckled vehicle occupants over age 16 is a minimum of $161 for a first offense. The penalty fees for failing to properly buckle up any child under the age of 16 is a minimum $490 per child for a first offense, plus a violation point will be added to the driver’s record. If the parent is not in the car, the driver gets the ticket.

For more traffic safety information, visit the California Office of Traffic Safety at http://www.ots.ca.gov or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Click It or Ticket mobilization, http://www.nhtsa.gov/ciot.

EASTVALE: Can Our Military Banner Program “Weather” Eastvale’s Winds?

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By Jennifer Madrigal

Eastvale – As you drive down Archibald Street, south of Schleisman Road, the faces and names of our City’s active military men and women wave above. The Military Banner Program honoring our local heroes has blossomed into nearly 40 banners. But the hot and windy conditions that the area has been experiencing lately have left 18 of the 39 banners missing. Those that do remain are battered and some are barely hanging on.
At the May 14 City Council meeting, City Manager, Carol Jacobs, explained to the Council her worries about the banners. “The winds are blowing them down and ruining them, which ends up wasting money when they have to be continually replaced,” said Jacobs. She suggested that the City look into other ways to honor our active duty military personnel that perhaps doesn’t involve the banners. Jacobs also stated that she would be working with JCSD and staff to have a meeting to discuss a more permanent, collaborative program to honor the military, like a military wall of honor.

Council Member Jeff DeGrandpre suggested to Jacobs that, “We need to ask surrounding cities what they do to keep banners up.” Cities like Ontario and Norco also have a similar program and share the same weather conditions, another point which was presented by the Council.

One of the possible solutions brought up by Jacobs was the purchase of new, sturdier and more flexible brackets that would allow the banners to bend with the wind. The current brackets and banners are rated for 60mph winds, where these newer ones are built to withstand 80mph. According to the City of Eastvale’s website, the current banners cost $177.47 with the bracket cost being $61.10 of the total. The new brackets would push the cost of each banner to between $350 and $400 – a significant jump of up to $284 per bracket.

The Eastvale Military Banner Program is funded completely by donations from local businesses, residents and supporters. JCSD graciously volunteers their manpower and equipment to hang them. The Eastvale Community Foundation, which has raised funds to cover the program, plans to continue to raise funds with events like the upcoming golf tournament to help cover the costs.

While Jacobs would like to see the current program put on hold for six to nine months while they look for other possible solutions, the military banners are a very emotional subject throughout this community. City of Eastvale Public Information Officer, Michele Nissen, explained to the Council that a previous staff member had done some research into how to establish a military banner program and that she would look into his research as well as do some additional research. The meeting concluded with Jacobs’ assurance that they would do some research and bring back some options to a future Council meeting for the Council to take into consideration.

Many citizens of Eastvale take great pride in our military banners and the thought of not seeing them brings about a sense of sadness and loss. According to Eastvale Community Foundation Board Member, Sharyn Link, “Some of the banners were bought with proceeds from golf tournaments and various other fundraisers as a way to honor our military. We would hate to not have them there. They provide a sense of pride to our community and we must find a way to keep them up.”

While the current state of the banners seems dire, other cities have been able to keep their banners up by making them smaller and using stronger brackets. According to the City of Norco, “We have had success with smaller banners and stronger brackets and over time we have found the best solution for us.”

Law Enforcement and Fire Fighters (LEAFF) President, Rigo Arellano, feels that “Although we understand the economic decisions of not wasting money on banners that will be destroyed, we feel it shouldn’t stop the program. Instead, we would like the City to look for more effective and efficient ways to replace the banners with stronger hardware. Although it may cost more, it would mitigate the problem and ensure the Military Banner Program continues in our great city.”

The fate of the Military Banner Program and possible ways to improve it will be discussed at a future City Council meeting. City Council Meetings are held usually on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month and the next one is on Wed., May 28, 6:30 p.m., at Rosa Parks Elementary School.

EASTVALE/NORCO: Multiple Vehicle Accident Closes River Rd. Bridge

Accident on River Rd. Bridge Photo By: Matthew Zick

Accident on River Rd. Bridge
Photo By: Matthew Zick


BY: JENNIFER MADRIGAL
EASTVALE- A multiple vehicle accident occurred this morning around 9:30 am on River Rd. Bridge in Eastvale entering into Norco. According to an incident report from CAL FIRE:

CAL FIRE/Riverside County Firefighters are on scene of a multiple patient traffic collision. The incident resulted in five injuries ( four moderate and one with minor). The injured were transported by ground ambulance to local area hospital.

The bridge is still closed as of 10:20am on May 19, 2014.

Compassion Of Christ

BY PASTOR ROBERT JEWETT

Pastor Robert Jewett Word of Truth Community ChurchAlthough Jesus’ entire ministry was focused on reconciling a lost world to himself (2 Corinthians 5:18-19), he could not help but have compassion on the lost and hurting. Large crowds would gather to see him work miracles, but many would reject him as Messiah. This could not, however, prevent him from showing compassion on them. Even to the point of death, hanging on a cross looking down upon those desiring his death, he prayed, “Father forgive them, for they know not what they do,” (Luke 23:34).

Over and over again we see Jesus having compassion for the people. He had compassion on those who were full of internal turmoil and hopelessness (Matthew 9:36), and upon those who were sick (Matthew 14:14). He had compassion on the widow who lost her only son (Luke 7:11-15), and upon those who were hungry (Matthew 15:32). He also has compassion on you today in your circumstances.

Sometimes we try to ignore the fact that we are messed up and in need. Instead of humbling ourselves, we puff ourselves up and miss the amazing compassion that Christ has for us. Turn to Christ today and receive his love and compassion!

Word of Truth Community Church meets Sundays at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesdays at 7 p.m.; 850 East Parkridge Avenue, Suite 110, Corona 92879. For more information call (909) 235-WORD, or visit their website at http://www.wordoftruthcc.com.

Eastvale: Faith and Science

BY PASTOR TIM EATON

The debate between faith and science has raged for centuries. For some people of faith, science is a dark subject and the mention of it strikes fear

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Could there be another way? Could they be compatible? Could they, in fact, be helpful to one another? This is not a new idea. Johannes Kepler (1571-1630), was the father of physical astronomy. A strong believer, he had intended to become a minister but accepted a position as a teacher of mathematics and astronomy. He discovered three mathematical laws of planetary motion (elliptical orbits of the sun). He even sought to reconcile these ideas with scripture. In this regard, he is famous for his quote: “Thinking God’s thoughts after Him.”

Kepler’s introduction of physics to the study of astronomy was initially rejected by the scientific community. It was his faith that strengthened his resolve to press on and publish his groundbreaking research in the face of opposition.
I invite you to discover the very interesting connections between faith and science on May 18, as Edgewater welcomes special guest speaker, Dr. Ken Ebel, Professor of Biology at Concordia University Irvine. Come discover the harmony for yourself as Dr. Ebel discusses faith in the light of science.

Eastvale: Eat Well, Feel Happy

BY NICOLE GILLES, RD, CDE, CSR

Have you noticed a change in your mood lately? Not feeling as happy and energetic as you used to? Food may be to blame.

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Nicole Gilles, RD, CDE, CSR

During the winter months, most Americans tend to eat more starch and fat in their diets, which can leave you feeling sleepy and emotionally
unstable. High fat food, like fried food, whole fat dairy products, and fatty meats take lots of time and energy to digest. All this strain on the body may leave you in need of a nap. Large portions of starchy food, like grain products, pasta, potatoes, and sweets will cause a dramatic rise and fall in blood sugar levels. This effect may cause your mood to rise and fall as well, leaving you feeling mad or anxious. Let’s face it. We could all use a little more energy, patience, and emotional stability to help us juggle our busy lives.

So what are we to do? Small changes in the diet may help support an improved and stable mood while providing increased energy levels. Can you believe food can affect your mental health that much? If you need more convincing, try it out for a month and see how you feel. Start by making small changes like avoiding fried food and switching to low fat foods for a week. The next week, continue your previous changes and start cutting back on starchy food. If this leaves you feeling hungry, increase your portions of vegetables and/or snack on one cup of fresh fruit between meals. The decreased fat and starch intake will decrease your body’s energy demands to digest food, leaving more energy for what you want to do. The decreased starch portions and occasional fruit snack will also support level blood sugars, which will support emotional stability. Together, these small changes can make a big difference in your mental health.

Celebrate Mental Health Month this May by making small food changes to feel better by June!

 

If you would like to slim down this spring, look no further than local Eastvale resident, Nicole Gilles.  Nicole is the owner of Happy and Healthy Nutrition and she is dedicated to helping you achieve your health and weight goals.  As a Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator, and Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition, Nicole is qualified to help you learn how to cope with emotional eating and learn to eat for your body’s individual needs.  Happy and Healthy Nutrition members discover when to eat, how to eat, and how to lose weight and keep it off permanently.  What are you waiting for? Start today, for a happy and healthy tomorrow!

Contact Happy and Healthy Nutrition at http://www.HandHnutrition.com, or call (909) 816-0977; and like them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/happyandhealthynutrition.nicolegilles. Virtual Counseling is also available. Check out their ad in the Eastvale Community News May publication for a special discount available to Eastvale News readers.

 

Eastvale: Chamber Business of the Month: Allegra Corona

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Contact: (951) 734-8181 for more information, or visit their website at http://www.allegracorona.com.

NORCO – DUI Checkpoint Nets 1 Arrest

PRESS RELEASE COURTESY OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPT.

Norco, CA – The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department / Jurupa Valley Station / Norco Office conducted a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint on May 10, 2014, at Hamner Avenue and Alhambra Street, 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.

DUI/Driver’s License checkpoints have been shown to lower DUI deaths and injuries. A major component of these checkpoints are the deterrent effects it has on those who might drive drunk or drugged impaired, bringing about more awareness and encouraging everyone to use sober designated drivers.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), checkpoints have provided the most effective documented results of any of the DUI enforcement strategies, while also yielding considerable cost savings of $6 for every $1 spent. Ninety Percent of California drivers approve of checkpoints.

DUI Operation Results:
708 Vehicles through the checkpoint
697 Vehicles Screened
1 DUI- suspects arrested
6 Drivers cited/arrested for operating a vehicle unlicensed or while suspended/revoked
5 misdemeanor arrest warrants served

Drunk driving is a major cause of fatal and injury collisions each year. We are seeking your assistance in saving lives. If you are on the roadways and you observe a possible drunk driver call 911 immediately. Officers will be dispatched to the location and make every effort to prevent the impaired driver from continuing to pose a threat.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department / Jurupa Valley Station / Norco Office will be conducting another DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Saturday, May 31, 2014, in our ongoing commitment to lowering deaths and injuries upon our streets and highways.

The checkpoint was funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Eastvale: Townhall Meeting 04/29/14 Update

townhall picBY REZA MORENO

 

Eastvale – The City of Eastvale quarterly Townhall meeting began on Tues., April 29 with appreciation for “Mr. Eastvale,” Dickie Simmons, who is retiring from coordinating Townhall meetings to concentrate on his health.
Supervisor Tavaglione’s updated said the County is focusing on health and human services, in addition to law enforcement services, as their main priorities.
One of the highlights of Mayor Ike Bootsma’s update was a status report on the 71 Freeway interchange at Pine Avenue. This is a $35 million project that won’t actually become a reality for another ten to 15 years.
Tyler Madary, from Senator Richard Roth’s office, gave an update on the current status of the Vehicle License Fees. The Senator’s office is committed to getting these funds back and they recently sent SB69.
New Chief of Police for Eastvale, Captain Jason Horton, introduced himself at the meeting. Lt. Michael Yates gave a crime and safety update. Stolen vehicle and aggravated assault rates have gone down and Yates hopes to maintain or lessen these numbers going forward. He also gave a brief presentation on “fishing,” which is still a trend. Fishing happens when suspects walk around in groups and simply lift vehicle door handles to see if they are open. If so, they quickly remove easy items like loose change, chargers, phones, etc. Yates reminded residents to keep doors locked and do not leave anything valuable in your car.
CNUSD Superintendent Lin gave an update on the status of the school district, which at 91%, is one of the top three in increasing graduation rates. “Our main goal is to get students to college and increase the numbers,” said Lin.

 

EASTVALE: Owner’s Vigilance Prompts Pot House Discovery

The Master Bathroom acts as yet another room for marijuana growth. Photo: Eastvale News

The Master Bathroom
acts as yet another room for marijuana growth.
Photo: Eastvale News

Electricity bypassed via a self-made panel in the garage. Photo: Eastvale News

Electricity bypassed via a self-made panel in the garage.
Photo: Eastvale News

Another bedroom where marijuana was grown. Photo: Eastvale News

Another bedroom where marijuana was grown.
Photo: Eastvale News

Special lights hang over pots of soil where marijuana was grown. Photo: Eastvale News

Special lights hang over pots of soil where marijuana was grown.
Photo: Eastvale News


BY JENNIFER MADRIGAL
Eastvale – Marijuana Grow Houses have been a hot topic for the past few years, and local law enforcement agencies such as LEAFF, along with the City of Eastvale, have attempted to make residents aware of the warning signs of these illegal operations. The City has also passed an ordinance in an attempt to make homeowners and landlords more responsible for their properties.

On Sat., May 10, another marijuana grow house was shut down and it happened because neighbors were tuned into these warning signs, and the homeowner listened to their concerns and performed a property inspection.

Over the last few months, neighbors had noticed suspicious things going on at a rental residence on Ivywood Court. Different people were seen going in and out of the house; there appeared to be construction going on inside, with doors and drywall put outside; and pit bulls suddenly appeared in the backyard. Neighbors contacted the homeowner and let her know what was going on. The homeowner then contacted the renters and demanded to perform an inspection. What she found when she walked into her home was shocking.

The entire house had been converted into a marijuana grow house, with each and every bedroom specially modified, ventilated and temperature controlled to facilitate the growth of the plants. There were containers of soil and plants in various stages of development – with the appearance of a recent cultivation, as only one room was completely full with young plants. Chemicals, solutions and fertilizers lined bathroom counters and filled closets. Floors were covered with dirt and water and the ceiling was damp from leaking water. Electricity was bypassed via a hole in the garage where a custom panel had been made. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, the estimated electrical theft was around $64,000. The renters had absolutely no regard for the safety of the house or the surrounding neighborhood.

The City of Eastvale’s Special Enforcement Team (SET) responded to the residence around 1 p.m. on May 10, and seized 338 marijuana plants and 10 ounces of processed marijuana. Sgt. Davis, who heads the SET, was able to bring his team in and make quick work of seizing the marijuana, but unfortunately the occupants were not in the residence at the time. The investigation is on-going and hopefully the suspects will be apprehended.

Even though the homeowner was vigilant about checking the condition of her home, she is left with a property that has been completely reconfigured to grow marijuana and as a result, has extensive damage.

“This house has a lot of damage, but it could have been much worse” said Sgt. Davis. “We have seen houses where the walls are black from mold and torn up to bypass the electricity.” While the damage could have been much worse, the neighbors of Ivywood Court are happy that the grow house they have long been suspicious of has finally been shut down, returning their cul-de-sac to the family friendly neighborhood it has always been.

The Eastvale Police Department is committed to the safety of the citizens of Eastvale and will be vigilant in investigating all crimes of this nature. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Officer Javier Morando at the Jurupa Valley Station at (951) 955-2600.

Eastvale: High School Happenings

BY REZA MORENO

 

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Eleanor Roosevelt High School Eastvale
(Photo Courtesy: Google Images)

The 2013-2014 Eleanor Roosevelt High School year is coming to an end, with only a few weeks left until summer. With that, spring sports are almost finished with CIF and State just around the corner.Track and Field did an outstanding job in their Arcadia Invitational on April 11 – 12. Junior April Sutton finished off her Heptathlon competition with a 2:22 800. Taelin Webb set a personal record and jumped 6’6” to win the High Jump competition, while Chastity Ducre jumped 17’8” taking third in the girl’s long jump. As for the boys, they took 2nd place in the 4×200 relay. On Sat., April 12, Simone Buchanan ran a season best of 56:35 in the open 400m. For the 4×100 relay, girls Jaela Williams, Taisyn Crutchfield, Simone Buchanan and Jasmyne Graham took second place, which is the fourth fastest time in the school’s history. On April 18, the team had a meet against Centennial at home; both the boys and girls teams came in first place and did an outstanding job in all events. On April 20 – 22 the team had their Mt. SAC invitational and one event that really stood out was the girls 4×1600 relay team, breaking the school record by over 40 seconds.

 

Swim is also having a great start, winning against rival Norco on April 10 and against Centennial on April 17.

 

As for the baseball team, they won their first two league games. On April 9 they beat Corona High 4-3, and on April 11 they played against King with a score of 4-1. Although they lost to Santiago twice on April 16 and again April 18, the score was only by one point. The softball team is also doing great at the mid season point. On April 18 they beat Norco 4-1, and won against Centennial on April 23 8-1.  The girls are right on track with trying to fulfill their goal of going to CIF for the first time.

 

ERHS has sprouted some talented athletes and here is a listing of seniors that won scholarships: For girl’s soccer, Riley Brieno is going to Marymount Cal University, Angela Mitchell to SDSU, and Elena Morrison to Cal State Bakersfield. For softball, Delainey Thompson is going to Texas A&M, and Chase Reddington is going to University of Nevada Reno. There are also two outstanding football players: Joseph Muriel is going to Missouri Valley University, and Marcus Williams is off to Utah. Taelin Webb, varsity basketball captain, is off to Cal State Northridge, and girl’s varsity basketball captain, Chiderah Uzowuru, is going to Grand Canyon University. Jada Helberg from water polo is signed to Cal State Bakersfield, and gymnast LaNiesha-Jorpe Irvin is off to UCLA. Good job, Mustangs!

 

Eastvale: An Interview With Eastvale Council Member Adam Rush

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Eastvale City Council: Mayor Pro-tem Adam Rush

BY JENNIFER MADRIGAL 

Eastvale – Mayor Pro-tem, Adam Rush, has had the prestige of serving as the very first mayor of Eastvale when it was incorporated in October 2010. He was instrumental in the incorporation process as Fundraising and Education Subcommittee Chair for the Eastvale Incorporation Committee beginning in 2007. With a background in community planning and environmental compliance, he is an integral member of the City Council. Adam and his family live in Eastvale.

 

Q: What do you feel is the biggest challenge facing the City for 2014?

A: The most important challenge that faces the City of Eastvale for 2014 is the same concern we’ve had for the last three years, which is a continual threat to our funding. These threats come from both Washington and Sacramento and it is critical that we advocate and lobby Sacramento to halt their financial imposition on all California cities.

 

Q: What is your number one goal for the City this year?

A: Given our biggest challenge being threats to local funds, Eastvale will continue to grow as a “self-sustaining” city. This includes a diverse housing base, local jobs that can pay a mortgage for an Eastvale home, and a broad range of services and commercial opportunities.

 

Q: What “feels great” about Eastvale to you?

A: I love the community spirit that exists in our wonderful city. Eastvale is quickly growing into “the biggest little city” in the Inland Empire. We come together as one family – whether it is at a community or sports event – but still are becoming a local economic powerhouse.

 

Q: How long have you been here in Eastvale? What’s your history with the City?

A: My wife and I moved to Eastvale in August of 2005 and first lived at the Homecoming Apartments until we purchased our home on Corona Valley in 2009, shortly after our daughter was born. I was appointed by the EIC board as the Chair of Education and Fundraising Subcommittee in 2007 and managed nearly every community fundraising and education event up until the Cityhood vote. From friends and family, I was encouraged to run for Eastvale City Council from my background as a Community Planner for Riverside County for over ten years. A majority of my work was right here in the City of Eastvale, where I managed a majority of the residential and commercial developments in the City. In June of 2010, I was elected, with the highest number of votes, and was honored to serve as the City’s first Mayor. I am now asking residents to allow me a second term in office to continue the important work we have started to make Eastvale the safest and most vibrant city in Riverside County.

EASTVALE – Results of Eastvale DUI Checkpoint

Checkpoint Results:

Eastvale, CA – The Eastvale Police Department conducted a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint on April 25, 2014, at Limonite Avenue and Cloverdale Marketplace, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 11: p.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. Due to inclement weather, the checkpoint closed early and random patrols (DUI saturation patrols) were initiated.

DUI/Driver’s License checkpoints have been shown to lower DUI deaths and injuries. A major component of these checkpoints are the deterrent effects it has on those who might drive drunk or drugged impaired, bringing about more awareness and encouraging everyone to use sober designated drivers.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), checkpoints have provided the most effective documented results of any of the DUI enforcement strategies, while also yielding considerable cost savings of $6 for every $1 spent. Ninety Percent of California drivers approve of checkpoints.

Operation Results:
616 Vehicles passed through the checkpoint
0 DUI arrests
0 Field sobriety tests for DUI of alcohol
2 Citations were issued for unlicensed drivers
0 Citation was issued for suspended driver’s license
7 Citations for miscellaneous vehicle code violations
1 Vehicle towed

During the checkpoint hours, patrol officers were in the vicinity contacting the public for vehicle code violations. Out of those contacts, 6 citations were issued. These numbers are included in the overall operation results listed above.

The checkpoint was conducted with the assistance of the Jurupa Valley Station’s K9 Team, Special Enforcement Team, Explorers and Volunteers. In addition, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department/Crime Analyst Unit was on scene to assist the Eastvale Police Department in processing the larger than normal volume of citations, towing records, arrest/incident reports and computer checks of various law enforcement databases. Also, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department/Cal-ID staff was on scene assisting the Eastvale Police Department to verify the identity of those subjects arrested by utilizing their mobile identification processing system.

Drunk driving is a major cause of fatal and injury collisions each year. We are seeking your assistance in saving lives. If you are on the roadways and you observe a possible drunk driver call 911 immediately. Officers will be dispatched to the location and make every effort to prevent the impaired driver from continuing to pose a threat.

Eastvale 5-2014

The Eastvale Community News covers local news for Eastvale, Norco, and Corona. Click this link 2014-05-EastvaleAll and access the complete May issue in pdf format.

Norco – Attempted Murder on a Police Officer

Ernest Perez Photo From: Riverside County Sheriff's Dept.

Ernest Perez
Photo From: Riverside County Sheriff’s Dept.

PRESS RELEASE FROM RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF”S DEPT.

On April 29, 2014, a deputy assigned to the Norco Office was dispatched to a suspicious person call in the 800 block of Sixth St. Upon arrival, the deputy was directed to Hillside Avenue, where he saw 30-year-old Ernesto Perez from Corona. The deputy determined that Perez was intoxicated to the point where Perez was unable to care for himself and attempted to arrest him for public intoxication.

While attempting to take Perez into custody, Perez fought the deputy. During the struggle, Perez was able to remove the deputy’s baton and at one point during the fight, threatened to kill the deputy. The deputy was able to wrestle the baton from Perez’ grasp and it went flying across the ground. Several bystanders came to the deputy’s aid and were able to secure the baton.

Assisting deputies arrived and they were able to take Perez into custody. Both Perez and the deputy received minor injuries and were treated by medical staff. Perez was booked at Robert Presley Detention Center after receiving a medical clearance for his injuries.