Category Archives: Chino Hills

Identity Theft in Chino Hills

Chino Hills Arrest Card Fraud 3

Photo courtesy: SBCS-Chino Hills

Over 80 Victims in 4 Counties
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Chino Hills – Officers arrested a Diamond Bar man on suspicion of identity theft, manufacturing or altering credit cards, and possession of credit card manufacturing equipment Dec. 2, Chino Hills’ sheriff officials said.

Chino Hills’ sheriff deputies discovered that Michael David Soriano, 35, had unlawfully obtained the identity, email, and credit card information from a Chino Hills resident, which he used at the Chino Hills Buffalo Wild Wings. Deputies traced the fraudulent activity to Soriano, and a search warrant was issued. Deputies confiscated several devices to manufacture and alter credit cards. Soriano was in possession of over 80 fraudulent credit cards. Additionally, deputies located numerous names, addresses, and credit card numbers that belonged to victims in San Bernardino, Orange, Los Angeles, and San Diego Counties. Numerous victims in those counties were contacted by deputies, who were not aware their personal information had been unlawfully obtained and used. Soriano was arrested and booked at the West Valley Detention Center.

 

 

Hagman Hosts Jolly Open House

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Photo courtesy: Hagman’s office

By Monique Valadez

Chino Hills – San Bernardino County Supervisor Curt Hagman welcomed friends around the community to his annual Christmas open house Dec. 10 at the Chino Hills City Hall lobby. More than 70 people including Santa Claus turned up for the festive affair decked out with carolers from Diamond Ranch High School, sweet treats and tacos.

Among the participants were local city officials, public safety personnel, representatives from Pomona’s Assemblymember Freddie Rodriguez’s and Chino’s Senator Connie Leyva’s office and constituents from across San Bernardino County.

Hagman addressed the attendees, reaffirming his support for the lives lost in the horrific shooting in San Bernardino.

“It’s going to be a long healing process but together we are strong and will overcome this tragedy,” Hagman said.

“It was encouraging to see our community come together and support one another while remembering the season of hope.”

 

Seasonal Safety Tips

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Chino Valley – The Chino Valley Fire District wants to highlight the importance of keeping fire safety a top priority during this holiday season. According to the National Fire Protection Association, fire departments respond to an estimated annual average of 230 home structure fires that begin with Christmas trees. These fires cause an average of six civilian deaths, 22 civilian injuries, and $18.3 million in direct property damage per year.

The Chino Valley Fire District offers the following safety tips to help keep you and your loved ones safe:

 

Christmas Trees:

  • If you are buying an artificial tree, purchase one that is labeled “Fire Resistant.” While this type of tree can catch fire, it is manufactured to resist burning and extinguish quickly.
  • If you purchase a live tree, choose one that has green needles that do not fall off when touched. Before placing the tree in the stand, cut 1-2” from the base of the trunk. Add water to the tree stand and keep it full.
  • Place your tree at least three feet away from fireplaces, radiators, candles, heat vents or any other heat source.
  • Make sure the tree is not blocking any exits and that it is watered daily.
  • When decorating your tree, never use live candles. Use “UL” approved holiday lights and fire-safe ornaments.

 

Lights:

  • Use lights that have the label of an independent testing laboratory. Check your lights, as some lights are only for indoor or outdoor use, but not both.
  • Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections.
  • Always turn off Christmas tree lights before leaving home or going to bed.
  • Do not overload electrical outlets or run extension cords across doorways or near heaters.

 

Candles:

  • Do not leave burning candles unattended. Make sure they are in a secure place where children and/or pets cannot knock them over.
  • Make sure all candles are extinguished before you leave your home, office or go to bed.

 

After Christmas:

  • Dispose of your tree when it begins dropping needles. Dried-out trees are a fire danger and should not be left in the home or garage, or placed outside against the home.
  • Bring in outdoor electrical lights inside after the holidays to prevent hazards.

 

The Chino Valley Fire District wants to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season. For additional information on holiday safety, please visit their website at www.chinovalleyfire.org.

Chino Hills’ Passport Services Closed for Winter Break

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Chino Hills – The holiday season isn’t just a busy time for shoppers. It’s also a busy time for international travelers. Passport agencies across the country say it is one of the busiest times of the year for travelers and passport services. Due to the city’s winter holiday closure, the City Clerk’s Passport Acceptance Office will be closed for the winter break between Monday, Dec. 14 and Friday, Jan. 1. Services will resume on Monday, Jan. 4.
Some local post offices offer passport services. Chino and Chino Hills post offices are official passport acceptance locations. The Chino Hills Post Office located at 14071 Peyton Dr., can be reached at (909) 548-0695. The Chino Post Office located at 5375 Walnut Ave., can be reached at (909) 364-1364.
To find a passport agency with extended hours, visit the passport information website at http://www.travel.state.gov to find out alternate passport processing locations during the City Hall closure.

Talking To Children About Violence

Tips for Parents and Teachers

Courtesy of CVUSD

 

Chino Valley – The horrific event in San Bernardino and recent threats at Los Angeles County Unified School District are tragic reminders that elected officials, law enforcement, schools, and parents must ensure it is doing all that it can to prevent violence in the community, at schools and the workplace.

According to the National Association of School Psychologists, these acts of violence can frighten and confuse children. They look to adults for information and guidance on how to react. Parents and school personnel can help children feel safe by establishing a sense of normalcy and security and talking with them about their fears, the association said.

They offer the following tips for Parents and Teachers:

  1. Reassure children that they are safe. Emphasize that schools are very safe. Validate their feelings. Explain that all feelings are okay when a tragedy occurs. Let children talk about their feelings, help put them into perspective, and assist them in expressing these feelings appropriately.
  2. Make time to talk. Let their questions be your guide as to how much information to provide. Be patient. Children and youth do not always talk about their feelings readily. Watch for clues that they may want to talk, such as hovering around while you do the dishes or yard work. Some children prefer writing, playing music, or doing an art project as an outlet. Young children may need concrete activities (such as drawing, looking at picture books, or imaginative play) to help them identify and express their feelings.
  3. Keep your explanations developmentally appropriate.
  • Early elementary school children need brief, simple information that should be balanced with reassurances that their school and homes are safe and that adults are there to protect them. Give simple examples of school safety like reminding children about exterior doors being locked, child monitoring efforts on the playground, and emergency drills practiced during the school day.
  • Upper elementary and early middle school children will be more vocal in asking questions about whether they truly are safe and what is being done at their school. They may need assistance separating reality from fantasy. Discuss efforts of school and community leaders to provide safe schools.
  • Upper middle school and high school students will have strong and varying opinions about the causes of violence in schools and society. They will share concrete suggestions about how to make school safer and how to prevent tragedies in society. Emphasize the role that students have in maintaining safe schools by following school safety guidelines (e.g. not providing building access to strangers, reporting strangers on campus, reporting threats to the school safety made by students or community members, etc.), communicating any personal safety concerns to school administrators, and accessing support for emotional needs.
  1. Review safety procedures. This should include procedures and safeguards at school and at home. Help children identify at least one adult at school and in the community to whom they go if they feel threatened or at risk.

Happy 24th Anniversary City of Chino Hills!

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Chino Hills– The City of Chino Hills celebrates its 24th anniversary of incorporation on December 1, 1991! On Election Day in 1991, 58% of the voters elected to become the 24th incorporated City within the County of San Bernardino. Voters also chose the name “Chino Hills” instead of “Canyon Hills” and elected five Chino Hills residents to represent them as City Council Members at large. The newly elected City Council Members had the task of selecting the first Mayor. They opted to order the Council according to the number of votes received. The City’s first Mayor was Gwenn Norton-Perry, followed by Mayor Pro Tem James S. Thalman, and Council Members Gary G. Larson, Michael G. Wickman, and Ed Graham.

3 Arrested For Stealing Mail in Chino Hills

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CHINO HILLS – Three people were arrested for stealing mail from Chino Hills’ neighborhoods, according to Chino Hills Police Department.

Rekha Bun, 41, of Norwalk, Joel Berberabe, 34, of San Dimas, and Chingtai Ngo, 34, of Long Beach each face several counts of felony theft.

The San Bernardino County Sheriff, Chino Hills Station says three suspects were arrested in November for mail theft.
On Nov. 19, the Chino Hills Sheriff’s office received a call of people stealing mail from home mailboxes near Turquoise Circle and Feldspar Lane. Area resident’s provided authorities with a description of the suspects and vehicle license plate number.

Deputies located the suspect’s vehicle at a hotel in Pomona. Authorities issued a search warrant for the hotel room.  At the scene, deputies recovered stolen mail from Chino Hills residents, equipment to manufacture fraudulent access cards, numerous stolen credit cards, stolen Social Security Cards, fraudulent credit cards, and narcotics.

Bun, Berberabe and Ngo were booked into the West Valley Detention Center. Investigators say the stolen mail will be released to the U.S. Postal inspector who then will notify victims.

 

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service offers the following tips to protect your mail.

  • Use the letter slots at your post office to mail letters, or give them to a letter carrier.
  • Pick up your mail promptly after delivery. Don’t leave it in your mailbox overnight.
  • Destroy or shred all unneeded documents that contain personal & financial information. These include credit card receipts, insurance forms, medical and bank statements, AND credit card offers.
  • Don’t send cash in the mail.
  • Ask your bank for “secure” checks that can’t be altered.
  • Tell your post office when you’ll be out of town, so they can hold your mail until you return.
  • Report all mail theft to a Postal Inspector.

 

4 Arrested for Credit Card Fraud

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CHINO HILLS – Four suspects were arrested Nov. 17 for credit card sham at a Chino Hills business.

According to detective, Silvano Flores Orozco, Celene Rodriguez, and Juan Rodriguez were captured on video surveillance at a business in Chino Hills using fraudulent credit cards. During the investigation, detectives identified one of the male suspects as Silvano Flores Orozco, 34, of West Covina.

On Nov. 17, a search warrant was issued for the arrest of Orozco, Celene Rodriguez, 30, of Montclair, Juan Rodriguez, 22, of Baldwin Park and Kevin Minive, 26, of Downey, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s press release. Over 150 fraudulent access cards, numerous victims of identity theft and over $25,000.00 in fraudulently purchased items were recovered during the arrest, officials reported. The four suspects were booked into the West Valley Detention Center.
Anyone with additional information is urged to call the Chino Hills Police Department. If you choose to remain anonymous you may call WeTip at 1-800-78-CRIME. You may be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward.
 

Sheriff and Local Officials Inspire Pop Warner Team

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CHINO HILLS – San Bernardino County Sheriffs and Supervisor Curt Hagman turned out to be a great defense for Diamond Bar’s Pop Warner Football team during its weekly Monday Night Football fundraiser Nov. 16 at Pacific Fish Grill in Chino Hills.

Assistant Coach Deon Edwards said the event was also an opportunity for the kids to discover how cool it is to be a Sheriff and help build a positive relationship with community leaders.

The 16 young players – ages seven and eight – had their share of defeat. At the start of the season, they had gone through three coaches and lost every game often playing against teams twice their physical size.

So the team and families pulled from their resources and worked to rebuild morale and stay motivated.

“These kids are truly resilient and have gone through so much,” Edwards said. “At one point, we even had the dads help out coaching during the season.”

Local businesses poured out their support. At Monday’s event, Red Dragon Karate of Diamond Bar gave each player and their siblings a certificate for 2 weeks free classes. Sheriff’s gave goody bags. Pacific Fish Grill gave the kid’s meal certificates for some fresh and healthy food. Supervisor Curt Hagman gave Certificates of Recognition to each player for their hard work and dedication.

Pacific Fish Grill heard about what the team was going through and decided to donate 20 percent from all receipts during Monday Night Football each week to help the kids afford a team party, lifting their spirits and give them a place to come together and watch the game, Edwards said.

San Bernardino County Lt. Sheriff Dave Phelps also heard about the team and gathered a few Sheriff Deputies to spend some time with the young players and encourage them.

“Deon and I teamed up and decided to reach out to our local communities in seeking some help to fundraise for our team,” Priscilla Gibbs, the team’s photographer said. “We were both eager to share our team’s experience. These kids have worked so hard.”

The boys and team of supporters intend to continue sharing their story of resilience and dedication as well as motivate the young players.

“The kids will remember this day with a smile for the rest of their lives,” Edwards said.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck in Chino Hills

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Chino Hills –Terry Alan Read, 57, of Chino Hills was killed early Tuesday morning (Nov. 17) as he walked southbound on Valle Vista Drive, police officials said.

Chino Hills Police Department responded to the scene of the fatal traffic collision at Valle Vista Drive and Oakshire Lane in Chino Hills.
Chino Hills police investigators said, Veonna Gallimore, 41, of Chino Hills was driving east on Valle Vista Drive in a Chevrolet Trailblazer when she struck Read walking south on Valle Vista Drive just east of Oakshire Lane.

Read was walking in the traffic lane when he was struck by Gallimore. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Gallimore was transported to Chino Valley Hospital for complaint of pain and a precautionary evaluation. Alcohol and/or drugs were not a factor in the collision, authorities said. The investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the collision.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Chino Hills Police Department at (909) 364-2000. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or, you may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com

CVFD Offers Thanksgiving Cooking Tips

Courtesy of the Chino Valley Fire District

 

Chino Valley– The Chino Valley Fire District wants to help ensure that your Thanksgiving holiday is a safe and happy one. Below are some safety tips that will help you and your loved ones stay safe during the holiday.

Cooking Safety:

· Begin holiday cooking with a clean stove, oven and food preparation surfaces.

· Keep the kitchen area “off limits” to young children and adults that are not helping with food preparation to avoid accidents or mishaps.

· Have games or other activities for young children outside the kitchen area to keep them entertained.

· Avoid wearing clothing with loose or long fitting sleeves that might ignite if too close to a flame. Also avoid wearing dangling jewelry that might get caught on pot handles.

· Never leave boiling pots unattended. If you must leave the kitchen, turn off all burners or have another adult watch what is being cooked.

· Have a fire extinguisher available no more than 10 feet from the stove or cooking area.

· Remain in the home while food is cooking, and use a timer to remind you that you are cooking.

· Keep anything that can catch fire—oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging, towels or curtains— away from your stovetop.

Deep-Fryer Safety:

· If you are using a deep fryer to cook your turkey, make sure it is set up outdoors in an open area that is away from walls, wooden fences, hanging tree branches and any other structure or item that can catch fire.

· Never use a deep fryer on a wooden deck or inside a garage.

· Never let children or pets near the fryer when it is in use.

· Never leave a deep fryer unattended.

For more information on holiday safety tips, visit our website at www.chinovalleyfire.org.

Chino Hills Launches New Utility Bill

Utility bill aims to provide water usage data, easy-to-read information

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CHINO HILLS – Residents of Chino Hills have a new utility bill that will cover water, sewer and trash starting this month.

The utility bill was redesigned following customer suggestions and ideas. Residents requested easy-to-follow information on water usage and consumption history as well as more clear and transparent language, according to a City-issued press release.

City Manager Rad Bartlam believes that the newly designed utility bill will help residents understand monthly water usage and remain vigilant in their water conservation efforts.
“Residents wanted to see their water usage in gallons, not the typical “hundred cubic feet (CCF)” used by water providers,” said Bartlam. “They also wanted to see the results of their water saving efforts on a monthly and yearly basis. The City is very interested in our residents having that information so that we can continue to work toward meeting our State-mandated 28 percent reduction in water use.”

Residents stated receiving the new utility bill along with a flyer explaining the new utility bill on Nov. 9.

The new utility bill includes a previous month and current month comparison of their total monthly water usage in gallons and CCFs.

According to city officials, customers will also see an easy-to-read bar graph that shows a month-by- month comparison of water consumption data for the current year and previous year, if the historical information is available for the account. Customers also have access to water consumption history online, but the new design will make it conveniently available on the monthly bill, officials added.

The water section of the bill includes charges for the system that delivers the water, as well as the cost of the water used. The line item “City Maintenance Charge,” reflects the costs to have the system ready to deliver water (water pipes, pumping stations, maintenance, personnel, etc.) and is based upon the size of the meter.

For residential properties, the cost of water is tiered, so the costs increase as the usage increases. The bill now reflects the Tier 1, 2, and 3 rates and provides the final total for water charges. The Tier rates also vary depending upon the rate zone, which is noted at the top of the bill under “Account Information.” The City is divided into three rate zones, based upon geography (low, intermediate, high), to reflect the costs of pumping the water to higher elevations.

The sewer section of the bill also includes the amount charged by the Inland Empire

Utilities Agency (IEUA) for sewer treatment labeled as “IEUA Pass-thru Treatment Fee,” and the “City Maintenance Charge” which reflects the costs to have the City’s sewer system ready to move sewage to the IEUA treatment Plant (sewer pipes, pumping stations, maintenance, personnel, etc.). “City Pumping Charge reflects the costs to pump sewage within the City sewer system, if necessary.

Trash charges on the bill are listed as a line item and the “Bill Summary” section has the typical items such as the last payment, outstanding balance, adjustments, current charges, and the total balance due. The bill also includes a “Special Message” section for messages of general interest to residents and businesses.

Free Flu Shots At Chino Hills High

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CHINO HILLS – If you don’t have insurance and need to get flu shots for you or your children, the San Bernardino County Health Department will be giving free flu shots Thursday, Nov. 19.

Flu shots will be provided to adults, including senior citizens and pregnant women, as well as children. Children must be three years of age and older, and children 18 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Children below nine years of age may require two doses of flu vaccines (four weeks apart) based on prior vaccination history.

The clinic will be open from 3 until 5 p.m. at Chino Hills High School, located at 16150 Pomona Rincon Road.

Chino Hills High School is a Point of Dispensing (POD) site where the community can go to receive medication and/or vaccinations during a public health emergency, such as a pandemic influenza or bioterrorism.

The flu shots are provided and administered by the County of San Bernardino Department of Public Health, Preparedness and Response Program.

Chino Schools Marching Band Showcase Nov. 18

Courtesy of Chino High School 77th Cavalry Chino High School Marching Band performs at the 2015 Los Angeles County Fair.

Courtesy of Chino High School 77th Cavalry
Chino High School Marching Band performs at the 2015 Los Angeles County Fair.

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CHINO VALLEY – High school and middle school bands are taking a break from competing and putting on a fun performance for the community Wednesday, Nov. 18 at Don Lugo High Stadium.
The annual Marching Band Field Showcase is an annual opportunity for resident’s to see a live performance by some of Chino Valley’s award-winning school marching bands.
Bands from Ayala, Chino, Chino Hills and Don Lugo High Schools will play a medley of songs. They will also be joined by younger band mates from Canyon Hill and Townsend Junior High Schools. The free showcase will begin promptly at 7 p.m. with a performance of the “Star Spangled Banner” by all participating bands.
Admission is free and open to the public. Don Lugo High Stadium is located at 13400 Pipeline Ave. in Chino.

The Marching Band Field Showcase schedule:
7:05 p.m. – Canyon Hills Junior High Color Guard
7:10 p.m. – Townsend Junior High Band
7:15 p.m. – Don Lugo High Band
7:35 p.m. – Chino Hills High Band
7:55 p.m. – Chino High Band
8:15 p.m. – Ayala High Band
8:35 p.m. – Event concludes

Adopt-A-Family in Chino Hills

Photo Courtesy: DandelionMoms.com

Photo Courtesy: DandelionMoms.com

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CHINO HILLS-The City of Chino Hills is seeking donors for the annual Adopt-A-Family Program to assist families who face difficult financial hardships that may prevent them from providing food, clothing, and gifts for their families during the holiday season.
Established in 2005, Chino Hills’ Adopt-A-Family Program offers community members the opportunity to give back to less fortunate families during Christmas.
Families qualify for the program through an application and interview process.  Residents, local businesses, and community groups are asked to “adopt” one or more of these families to provide them with the items they need so they may have a happy holiday season.  Donors must complete a donation form and submit it by 4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13 to the Recreation Division at City Hall, 14000 City Center Drive, or online at http://www.chinohills.org/AdoptAFamily.
Donors may select a small, medium, or large family to “adopt.” The family’s Christmas wish list will be provided no later than Nov. 16, after all interviews have been conducted.
Adopt-A-Family donors are required to drop off their wrapped and labeled gifts at the Chino Hills Community Center, 14250 Peyton Drive, from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 30.
If unable to Adopt-A-Family, gift cards can also be donated and used to purchase gifts for a family. Gift Card Donors must complete the online form and mail or drop the gift card off at Chino Hills City Hall, 14000 City Center Drive, Chino Hills, CA 91709.
For additional information, please call the Recreation Division at (909) 364-2730.

9 Wins for Ayala High Band and Colorguard

Courtesy of CVUSD Ayala HS Band

Courtesy of CVUSD
Ayala HS Band

By Julie Gobin/CVUSD

CHINO HILLS – For the ninth time, Ayala High Band and Colorguard has earned the title of Regional Champion by winning the Bands of America Regional Championship on Oct. 24 in Long Beach.
The nine wins are the most ever won by a California band, according to Ayala band director Mark Stone.
Ayala also won Regional Champion in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, and 2014. There was no regional competition in 2011, Mr. Stone, who was recently chosen as an instrumental staff director for the Bands of America Honor Band Tournament of Roses Parade in 2017, said.
Ayala Band and Colorguard (BAC) also won all caption awards at the Oct. 24 competition for outstanding music, performance, outstanding visual performance, and outstanding general effect. Twenty-one high school marching bands — representing California, Arizona, Nevada, and Texas — competed at the 2015 Bands of America Regional Championship.
In addition, Ayala High Band took first overall in the large band division at a Western Band Association contest on Oct. 10 at Vista Murrieta High in Murrieta. The band also took first place caption awards in general effect, music, visual, and percussion. The band’s color guard took fourth in the auxiliary category.
Chino’s Don Lugo High Band also went home with honors during the Oct. 10 competition. They came in first place in a smaller band division. Don Lugo also took first place caption awards in general effect, music, and auxiliary; second place in visual; and third place in percussion.

Stone said the 235 students in the Ayala BAC have been working hard since June to prepare themselves for their busy marching band season. The band even missed trick or treating on Halloween to perform at a competition at Mission Viejo High School. The Halloween spirit was in full swing with Booster members offering students candy from the trunks of their vehicles and a couple of students in costume.  The students began competing in October and continue this month.
Ayala will compete Saturday, Nov. 7 in the Mira Mesa High School Field Tournament in San Diego. It will also compete Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Riverside City College Big Orange Classic Field Show Tournament in Riverside, and Saturday, Nov. 21 at the Western Band Association Championships in Fresno.

Chino: Be Their Parents, Not Their Friends!

By Nicole Leiva

CHINO-On Oct. 22, the Chino Valley Unified School District hosted a Parent Information Forum, in the Chino Hills High theatre. This forum had about 100 parents in attendance and it covered a wide range of issues that are affecting our millennial’s in the Chino Unified School District.

Those issues range from drug trends, social media use, cell phones, privacy, teen driver laws, and knowing your rights as a parent.

Chino Police Officer’s and San Bernardino County Sheriff’s led the event by sharing their experience and knowledge about the issues at the forefront of junior high and high school students across the district. The law enforcement officers talked about teens as young as 12 are trying the gateway drug marijuana. They also spoke about the issue with the new trend of vapors and teens using the vapors to smoke marijuana. In addition teens are experimenting with mixing two different drugs together, which can be very dangerous.

Social media use is an extremely important topic because with the internet and texting, teens can connect with anyone or any subject of their choice. Teens use their phones to share nude photos with each other, which can be considered child pornography. Some teens communicate via text with codes referring to drugs, parties or sex. So if parents check their phones they won’t know what they are talking about.

The officers also spoke about teens using social media to meet strangers on websites that are looking for relationships with minors or terrorist groups like ISIS looking to recruit youth. Worst of all teens are using social media for bullying, which can cause stress, anxiety and lead to suicide.

The presenters wrapped up the forum with addressing teen driver laws and the importance of parents and teens knowing and applying those laws when teens begin to drive.

In the end, law enforcement made a strong plea to the parents, “Be the parent, not their friend! Know your rights as a parent.”

Officers also told the forum to maintain regular communication with their children and to discipline their children accordingly.

Your children do not have the right to privacy when it comes to their bedrooms, phones, or cars, because the parents are the providers to these priviliges and they can take away these priviliges when necessary to keep their children safe, officers said.

The parents in attendace were very pleased with the forum. After speaking to several parents, they all responded with a sense of great appreciation to the district and law enforcement for providing this eye-opening information. Some said they were hopeful. Chino Hills High School Principal Isabel Brenes was very pleased with the parent attedance and the positive response from the parents.

Chino: Local Teens Shape the Community

Photo courtesy of City of Chino City of Chino’s 2015-16 Teen Advisory Committee

Photo courtesy of City of Chino
City of Chino’s 2015-16 Teen Advisory Committee

By Monique Valadez

CHINO – A group of 11 teenagers from the Chino Valley have their own ideas on how to make their communities more attractive to young people, from the teen center to the new planned Liberty Courtyard.
These local high school students are more formally know as the city’s Teen Advisory Committee (TAC) want to have a voice in local government and bend the ears of elected city officials and other community leaders.
“The Teen Advisory Committee has not only given me a voice in my community, but it has also allowed me to meet other teens who care about the City of Chino and to help organize events that benefit the community,” Teen Advisory Committee Member Bridgette Rojas said.
The committee members serve in an advisory capacity to the Community Services Commission by providing input on teen issues as they relate to programs or projects in Chino, city officials said.
Leading the committee this year are Noemi Lemus, Chairperson; Natalie Camacho, Vice Chair; and Bella Ferriola, Secretary. The officers were elected by the members during their first meeting, which was held September 3, in the City of Chino Council Chambers.
This year, the TAC will be working with the Community Services Commission subcommittee for the construction of the Chino Liberty Courtyard. The courtyard is a planned monument that pays tribute to those who have served or are currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. The courtyard will be located at the Carolyn Owens Community Building on B Street.
The teens will explore new ways to bring more awareness and increase participation to the Chino Experience Teen Center.
Additionally, the teens will take part in charitable projects including helping out the Chino Neighborhood House and the Chino Unified School District’s Care Closet.
Open positions are filled on an annual basis as the result of a competitive application process.
Returning members include: Natalie Camacho, Don Lugo High School; Daniel Contreras, Don Lugo High School; Mari Fierro, Don Lugo High School; Noemi Lemus, Don Lugo High School; Alexis Madrid, Don Lugo High School; and Bridgette Rojas, Don Lugo High School.
Newly appointed members are: Elizabeth Cazares, Don Lugo High School;
Edith Contreras, Don Lugo High School; Michelle Cruz, Don Lugo High School; Bella Ferriola, Ayala High School; and Nicholas Sanchez, Don Lugo High School.
TAC meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month, September through May, at 7 p.m., in the City of Chino Council Chambers.

Chino Valley Mail Ballot Drop-Off Locations

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Chino Valley– San Bernardino County’s Registrar of Voters has set up several mail ballot drop-off locations throughout the county including the Chino Valley Fire District, city halls, and libraries. The consolidated general election is Nov. 3.
Some of the Chino Valley drop-off boxes are located at the following locations:
Chino City Hall, 13220 Central Ave., Chino
Chino Hill City Hall, 14000 City Center Dr.
Chino Branch Library, 13180 Central Ave., Chino
Chino Hills Branch Library, 14020 City Center Ave., Chino Hills
Cal Aero Preserve Academy Branch Library, 15850 Main St., Chino
Chino Valley Independent Fire Department, 14011 City Center Dr., Chino Hills
For a complete list of countywide locations, visit http://www.sbcountyelections.com/Voting/MailBallotDropOff/2015/1103.aspx
The public can drop off mail ballots during regular business hours, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The ROV will pick up mail ballots every Tuesday until the election. The last pick-up will take place on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at 5:00 p.m.
Voters can still sign up to receive a mail ballot by filling out the Mail Ballot Application found on the back cover of their Voter Information Guide, by downloading an application from the Elections Office website, or by calling the Elections Office. Voted mail ballots may be returned via the U.S. Postal Service, in person to any polling place on Election Day, or to one of the 30 mail ballot drop-off locations prior to Election Day. The deadline to apply for a Mail Ballot is seven days prior to Election Day.
Voters can find their polling place assignments at http://www.sbcountyelections.com or by calling (909) 387-8300.

Wahfles, Desserts and Coffee Anyone?

Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce welcomes a new member

 

By Gel Delos Santos

Chino Hills – On Aug. 16, Anthony, Lorraine and Jacob Abel took ownership of Wahfles Desserts & Coffee.  The restaurant has been open for two years located at 5751 Pine Ave. in Chino Hills.

Jacob Abel, son of Anthony and Lorraine has worked for the restaurant for almost two years before the previous owner sold it to his parents.  They decided to keep the name and the entire menu of specialty waffle and classic waffle desserts, sandwiches and a full espresso bar, shaken teas, special drinks, ice-blended drinks and affogatos.

So whether you are catching up with friends, grabbing a quick bite for lunch or taking the family  out for a Sunday morning breakfast, this place is a cozy family-friendly spot ready to serve up some savory goodness any time of day.  While you wait for your order, the family may play a game of cards or a board game, or if you simply want to read a book, they have a book shelf full of novels just for you.  Wahfles Desserts & Coffee is quite unique.  This is why Anthony and Lorraine jumped on the opportunity when the previous owner offered it to them.  Their one and only son Jacob, 18, put in his own life savings into the business making him a co-owner with his parents.  The Abel family is no stranger to Chino Valley area.  They have called Chino Hills their home for 18 years.  Lorraine teaches at the Alternative Education Center in the Chino Unified School District for independent study for high school students since 2011, and in the elementary division since 2003.  Anthony runs the restaurant full time alongside their son Jacob when he is not at school.  Jacob currently attends Cal State University majoring in Economics.  His ambition is to purchase many more businesses!

As a new Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce member, one of the things the Chamber does is hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate its grand opening and let the community know about your place of business. The mayor, city council or representatives from their office, and representatives from the district and assembly offices also come out to award the new business owner with certificates and welcome them to the community.

The ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening for Wahfles Desserts & Coffee was held on Oct. 7, 2015.  Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome Wahfles, Desserts, & Coffee to the Chino valley business community.