Category Archives: Chino Hills

Local Artists Displayed At Community Center

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Chino Hills– Local artists from Chino Hills can now have their work displayed in the lobby of the Chino Hills Community Center located at 14250 Peyton Drive.

The works of multiple Chino Hills resident artists are now on display at the Community Center thanks to the Art Committee of the Chino Hills Community Foundation, known as chARTS, and the City of Chino Hills.

The displayed art crosses all genres and will be on display until October 3. The artists are members of the chARTS Committee, which include: Kelly Bracamontes, Lenny Larson, Peter Rogers, Fawn E. Witten, Carolyn Cunningham, and Lori Rose.

chARTS is led by local artists and art lovers who represent a wide range of expertise in fine arts, graphic design, music, creative writing, theater, and more. They encourage the creation, enjoyment, and enrichment of the arts in Chino Hills, according to a news release. The Chino Hills Community Center serves as a home base for chARTS. They curate the rotating display of local artwork at the venue.

Residents who may wish to share their special talents or artistic gifts are encouraged to visit http://www.chinohillsfoundation.com/contact-us to connect with the chARTS committee.

Traffic Collision In Chino Hills

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Chino Hills – Deputies are investigating a minor injury traffic collision off Chino Hills Parkway and Ramona Ave., in Chino Hills.

On Monday, June 27 at about 2:21 p.m., Diana Cabrera, 25, of Ontario, was heading eastbound on Chino Hills Parkway near the intersection of Ramona Ave in the city of Chino Hills. Cabrera entered the intersection on a solid red signal. Brandon Roe, 22, of Chino Hills was heading southbound on Ramona Ave and collided into the rear driver side quarter panel of Cabrera’s vehicle. Cabrera’s vehicle rolled and came to rest on the vehicle’s roof.

Cabrera reported a minor injury and complained of pain, which resulted in the American Medical Response transferring Cabrera to Kaiser in the city of Ontario.

If you have any information about this incident, contact Deputy A. Ortega at (909) 364-2000.

 

Suspect Sought For Attempted Burglary

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Chino Hills– The Chino Hills Police Department arrested one suspect for an attempted burglary at Lowes in Chino Hills, but one suspect is still being sought.

On Monday June 27, two suspicious suspects were reported to the Chino Hills Police Department by a Lowe’s Home Improvement employee.

The employees stated a customer was loading a large amount of tools into a shopping cart and they suspected he was going to run out of the store without paying, according to the Chino Hills Police Department.

As the deputies arrived to the Lowe’s Home Improvement Store on Peyton Drive, the suspect was caught pushing a shopping cart out of the emergency exit and began loading the tools into a U-Haul truck by a second suspect. The first suspect, identified as Samuel Felipe, 36-year-old resident of Ontario, was taken into custody without incident.

The other suspect ran from the scene and could not be located during an extensive search with the help of Police K9 and assistance of a helicopter. Chino Hills Station Investigators were able to positively identify the suspect as Nicholas Perez, 28-year-old resident of Pomona.

Perez attempted to steal over $1200.00 of merchandise from the Lowe’s Home Improvement store. The Chino Hills Deputies also recovered over $600.00 in merchandise that had been stolen at a Lowe’s store location in the Los Angeles County that same morning.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding any other crimes these suspects were involved in, or the whereabouts of Nicolas Perez, is urged to contact the Chino Hills Police Department at (909) 364-2000 or WeTip at (800) 78-CRIME (27469).

Numerous Vehicle Burglaries In Chino Hills

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Photo Courtesy: Chino Hills Police Department

Photo Courtesy: Chino Hills Police Department

Chino Hills– The Chino Hills Police Department has been investigating several vehicle burglaries near Los Serranos Country Club in the month of June. From one of the burglaries, video surveillance was obtained and a local resident was arrested.

On June 30, a Chino Hills resident, Manuel Hernandez, 21 years-old, was recognized by deputies after viewing the video footage. After a search was conducted, deputies located and apprehended Hernandez at a residence in Chino Hills. At the residence, property belonging to the victims was located and seized.

If anyone has additional information regarding this investigation, or additional crimes, please contact Detective Rosa at the Chino Hills Police/Sheriff’s Station, Case # 221602169. You may call them at (909) 364-2000. Or if you choose to remain anonymous, call WeTip at 1-800-78-CRIME. You may be eligible for a $1,000 reward.

The following list consists of some tips to prevent vehicle burglary, courtesy of the Yucaipa Police Department.

Even with today’s busy schedules, we need to stay diligent when it comes to preventing car related crimes.  Auto theft is almost always classified as a crime of opportunity.  As such, we need to practice good preventative measures in order to eliminate this opportunity and make our cars less desirable to criminals.

  • Always lock your doors, even when you plan on only being gone from your vehicle briefly.  It is not uncommon for thieves to walk down a row of parked vehicles checking the doors to see who has left their vehicle unlocked.  Do not leave any windows open including vent/wing windows or sunroofs.
  • If you have an alarm on your vehicle, use it!  It is an effective deterrent to an auto-burglar who often chooses the easiest targets.
  • Do not leave valuables in your vehicle.  Although that sounds like “common sense”, most of the reports that we take happen when the driver or passenger has done just that.  Your car is an automatic target when doing so.
  • When you are out and about, please leave items out of sight before reaching your destination or move them inconspicuously.
  • Do not leave any sign that there may be valuables hidden in your vehicle, such as docking stations or connector cables.  Covered up items that are left on the floorboard are an invitation for a criminal.  Not doing this may prevent you from having to spend money on broken windows.
  • Park in busy, well lit areas whenever possible.  Well traveled areas with plenty of vehicle and pedestrian movement are less likely to invite criminal activity.
  • As a last line of defense and to aid in the recovery process, mark your valuables.  Engrave them with a “personal identifier” that is something other than your social security number or drivers license.
  • Report suspicious persons seen wandering around in parking lots or neighborhoods that are looking into vehicles.  Don’t hesitate to call 911 if you sense there is a theft that is about to occur.

 

 

Join The Neighborhood Watch Program

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Walnut/Diamond Bar– The Walnut/Diamond Bar Sheriff’s Station encourages you to be involved with the Neighborhood Watch Program because you can make a difference.

At the recent Concert in the Park Event in the City of Diamond Bar, Deputy Aaron Scheller distributed Neighborhood Watch information to the community. The event took place on June 22 at Sycamore Canyon Park.

The Neighborhood Watch Program is one of the oldest and most successful community and law enforcement partnerships in the United States. Established in 1972, the Neighborhood Watch Program organizes and trains community members to act as the eyes and ears of law enforcement, successfully reducing crime in their neighborhood. The success of the program lies in the vigilance of the members who are committed to the safety of their neighborhoods and depriving criminals with easy opportunities to commit crimes.

Remember, if you see something that looks out of place or suspicious, call the Walnut/Diamond Bar Sheriff station at 909-595-2264. If you witness a crime in progress call 9-1-1 and report it.
Neighborhood Watch organizations are active in Walnut, Diamond Bar and Rowland Heights.

For further information about joining a Neighborhood Watch group, contact the following individuals:
Walnut:
Deputy Doug Daley at (909) 595-7543 ext. 306

www.cityofwalnut.org

Diamond Bar:
Community Relations Deputy Aaron Scheller at (909) 839-7079
www.cityofdiamondbar.com

Rowland Heights:
Deputy Louis Denver at (909) 595-2264

Additional community safety resources:

LA Crimestoppers:
http://www.lacrimestoppers.org

WeTip:
http://wetip.com
National Crime prevention Council:
http://www.ncpc.org

CH High Director Added To MVP Athletic Director List

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Chino Hills – Athletic Director at Chino Hills High, Phil Garcia, has recently been named to the CIF Southern Section’s MVP Athletic Directors list, according to the Chino Valley Unified School District. Garcia is known for being an outstanding leader and making a positive impact on student athletes, which is why he was given this high honor.
The MVP Athletic Directors list also includes the following: Tom Martinez of Los Osos High in Rancho Cucamonga, Nicki Bonomo of San Dimas High, Pat Hafley of Redlands Unified School District, Kristen Braun of Jurupa Hills High in Fontana, Jeff Grant of Damien High in La Verne, Rich Imbriana of Cajon High in San Bernardino, and Darren Goodman of Oak Hills High in Hesperia.

 

Ask Clark’s

“I have heard a lot about Resveratrol. What is it and what is it good for?”

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Resveratrol is a defense mechanism or organism produced by plants to prevent infections on the plant such as fungus. The main source of Resveratrol is grapes used to make wine and Japanese Knot weed. Varieties of grapes are called Labrusca and Muscatine a typically the most abundant in Resveratrol. Resveratrol is produced in the grape plant’s vines, roots, seeds, and stalks, but the skin of the grapes is the most abundant source of resveratrol.  Resveratrol is much more abundant in red wines because both the seeds and skins are used.  Conversely, white wines are prepared mainly from the juice.  It is noted that red wines vary considerably in Resveratrol content depending on length of time the skins are present during the fermentation process and climatic areas. Non-fermented grape juice has lower concentrations of resveratrol. Smaller amounts can be found in mulberries, peanuts and eucalyptus as well.

The popularity of Resveratrol developed primarily because of its benefits with cardiovascular support. Known actions of resveratrol include, but are not limited to: antioxidant, inhabitation of cholesterol synthesis, inhibition of atherosclerosis, reduced inflammation and promotion of vaseodialatioin. Human and animal studies indicate possible benefits of Resveratrol including reduced risk in certain types of cancers and heart disease. Although a lot of these studies are not double blind studies and they have no definitive conclusions, researchers are positive about the strong outcomes and positive benefits of resveratrol research that is currently taking place.

The benefits of Resveratrol have been seen using a supplemental form as well. Dietary supplements can obtain resveratrol from the Japanese knotweed plant (Polygonium cuspidatum) as well as grapes. Many individuals like the supplemental form the best because of the disadvantages of wine consumption. Although one to two glasses of wine a day (5-6 oz) are considered to be healthy for adults, many end up drinking more than what is ‘healthy’, making wine a possible deterrent when not consumed properly. While alcohol consumption for resveratrol is not always optimal, supplemental forms have shown benefits. There are many studies for supplemental forms with positive results. It is noted these are preliminary studies and some are vitro (test tube) studies and more conclusive studies are on the horizon. Consumption of resveratrol from foods and supplements has shown great health benefits. It is always a good reminder to note that resveratrol is a colorful compound. Foods that have color also have healthy benefits. Remember to eat fresh fruits and vegetables for color and health benefits.

Have a health related question?

Send us your question, your first and last name, and the city you live in to: askclarks@clarksnutrition.com

Due to the number of responses, we will only be able to answer published questions.

Speed Contest Results In A Collision

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Chino Hills- On June 25, two suspects were arrested after a speed contest that resulted into a collision on Soquel Canyon Parkway and Pipeline Avenue in Chino Hills.

The two suspects were identified as 18-year-old resident of Chino, Juan Nungaray, and a male juvenile resident of Chino who is 17 years-old.

According to the Chino Hills Police Department, the suspects were driving at speeds that doubled the speed limit, about more than 80 mph. The juvenile of the vehicle lost control and collided with several trees before the vehicle came to rest on the sidewalk of Soquel Canyon Parkway. There was also a passenger with the juvenile, who suffered minor injuries from the collision.

Both suspects were arrested for participating in a speed contest, and both vehicles were impounded.

If you have any additional information, please contact Deputy J. Arden of the Chino Hills Police/Sheriff’s Department at (909) 364-2000.

Illegal Fireworks Operation In Chino

By Racine Guajardo

Chino- The Chino Police Department has partnered with the Chino Valley Fire District to confiscate illegal fireworks off the streets. This operation resulted in nearly 600 pounds of illegal fireworks taken, which was more than double the amount from previous years.

Fire Chief Tim Shackelford says, “The illegal fireworks confiscated by the Chino Police Department will go a long way toward keeping the communities we serve safe during this Fourth of July holiday. Illegal fireworks not only compromise your own safety, but also the safety of others. They can cause serious injuries and can cause devastating fires.”

Within one week, three different operations were conducted where officers responded to online sales advertisement for fireworks.

The first response was on June 22, which netted approximately 25 pounds of illegal fireworks. The suspect was identified as Raymond Flores, 21-year-old resident of Chino, who was booked into West Valley Detention Center for three violations: advertise sales of dangerous fireworks without a permit, sales of dangerous fireworks without a permit, and possession of dangerous fireworks without a permit.

The second response was on June 24, which netted 500 pounds of illegal fireworks. The suspect identified as Lauro Aguirre, 32 years-old of Chino, was booked into West Valley Detention Center for two violations: possession of dangerous fireworks over 100 pounds and possession of explosives.

The third response was on June 28, which netted approximately 40 pounds of illegal explosives. The suspect was identified as Francisco Morales, 26 years-old of Chino Hills, and was booked into West Valley Detention Center for three violations: advertising sale of fireworks, sale of dangerous fireworks without permit, and possess dangerous fireworks without a permit.

“We are very pleased with the results of the pre fourth of July operations. Make no mistake; Chino PD will continue to strictly enforce the city ordinance as it relates to fireworks. While safe and sane are legal, inappropriate use of “safe and sane” fireworks and possession or use of illegal fireworks will not be tolerated in Chino. These operations are just the beginning of our commitment to making sure the chino community celebrates responsibly,” states Police Chief Karen Comstock.

 

Stay Safe This Fourth Of July Holiday

Chino Valley Fire District

Chino Valley – The Chino Valley Fire District reminds residents that fireworks of any kind are prohibited in the City of Chino Hills and in the unincorporated County areas.  State Fire Marshal approved “Safe and Sane” fireworks can be used in the City of Chino, except in the area south of Pine Avenue and in the area east of Euclid Avenue between Merrill and Kimball avenues.

 

“Safe and Sane” fireworks do not fly or blow up and are registered with the California State Fire Marshal as a “Safe and Sane” firework.  In the City of Chino, these fireworks can only be used or possessed in residential areas from noon on July 1st through midnight July 4th, and not on school grounds, parking lots, commercial areas or parks.

 

The Chino Valley Fire District, Chino Police Department and the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department/Chino Hills Police Department will be enforcing zero tolerance for illegal fireworks.  The penalty for using illegal fireworks is up to a $1,000 fine and up to one year in jail.  Parents/guardians will be held liable for any fire suppression costs, damages or injuries caused by their children’s use of fireworks.

 

The Chino Valley Fire District encourages residents to enjoy the various professional fireworks shows scheduled throughout the county.  Below are some helpful tips for the use of “Safe and Sane” fireworks.

 

  • Always read and follow the directions
  • Have an adult supervise all fireworks activities
  • Buy from a reliable fireworks vendor
  • Ignite fireworks outside and have a water source available
  • Never experiment with fireworks, modify fireworks or try to make fireworks of your own
  • Ignite fireworks one at a time
  • Never reignite malfunctioning fireworks
  • Store unused fireworks in a cool, dry place
  • Never throw fireworks or carry them in your pocket

 

“Please make safety a priority while using fireworks to celebrate the July 4th Holiday” said Fire Chief Tim Shackelford.

 

For additional information regarding fireworks, visit our website at www.chinovalleyfire.org.

 

Three Arrested For Loaded Firearm

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Chino Hills– On Saturday June 11, three male subjects were arrested on the cross streets of Beverly Avenue and Phillips Street in Ontario by Chino Hills Police/Sheriff’s Department for a routine traffic stop.

The vehicle was driven by Oscar Dimas, 19-year-old resident of Rancho Cucamonga. He was accompanied by Victor Nava, 19-year-old resident and Marcos Velazco Gonzalez, 19-year-old resident of Ontario.

Once the vehicle was searched, cocaine and items indicating the sales of illegal drugs were located. Deputies also found a loaded hand gun in the vehicle.

The three suspects were arrested for selling illegal narcotics and possession of dangerous weapons and booked in West Valley Detention Center.

Two Arrested For Vehicle Burglary

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Chino Hills- On Monday June 13, the Chino Hills Police Station responded to a call regarding two subjects breaking into a victim’s vehicle.

Both subjects were positively identified by the victim: Jared Alexander Seebold, 24 year-old resident of Chino Hills and Brenda Aguirre, 24 year-old resident of Fontana.

In the investigation, the two had been linked to several residential and vehicle burglaries in the City of Chino Hills. A search warrant was issued at Seebold’s residence in which items believed to be stolen such as multiple power tools, car stereo equipment, golf clubs, and electronics.

Seebold and Aguirre were both booked for Burglary and Conspiracy at West Valley Detention Center.

Anyone with information or wishes to identify property that had been recovered is urged to contact the Chino Hills Police Station at (909) 364-2000. To report information anonymously, you may call We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463).

OurWeeklyNews.com Complete Edition 6.25.16

2016-Jun25-WeeklyThe Weekly News covers community news for Chino, Chino Hills, Diamond Bar, Walnut, Rowland Heights and surrounding areas of San Gabriel Valley and the Inland Empire. Click this link to access the complete issue in PDF format: 2016-Jun25-Weekly-WEB

Students Sought For Local Committee

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Chino Hills– Are you a high school or college student interested in prioritizing health and improving the quality of life in Chino Hills? The Chino Hills Healthy Hills Steering Committee encourages you to be a part of their committee and submit an application by July 1.

The committee will be formed of three high school students and one college student. They will only be accepting high students who are a resident of Chino Hills or attending high school in the City. You must be a junior or senior during the 2016/2017 school year, as well as in good academic standing.

Interviews will begin the week of July 11 and plan to recommend appointments to the Healthy Hills Steering Committee at their August 8, 2016 meeting. New committee members will serve August 2016 through August 2017.

Once a member of the Committee, there will be opportunities to attend special events throughout the year to represent Healthy Hills at City-wide events such as Easter Egg-Citement, the Independent Day Celebration, Concerts in the Park, and other programs. Also be part of health-related events within the community such as the Health Fair, hikes, walks, screenings, etc.

Four times a year, The Healthy Hills Steering Committee meets at the Chino Hills Community Center, 14250 City Drive, unless otherwise noted. The month’s meetings are held in February, May, August, and November at 6 p.m. Meeting dates for 2016 will be August 8 and November 14.

The Healthy Hills Steering Committee was revamped in 2014 after originally being formed in 1994 as The Healthy Cities Steering Committee, established to assist in assessing community needs, defining health priorities, and developing programs to enhance the quality of life within the community. The goals are to evaluate and recommend programs for all ages, offering programs such as; fitness and hiking, opportunities for youth involvement, health and wellness seminars, and more listed on the application.

Along with the students, the committee has 5 residents that are appointed by the Committee and 5 residents appointed by the City Council as well as being comprised of City Commissioners; representatives from Chino Valley Unified District, Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce, Chino Hills Police Department, County of San Bernardino, Chino Valley YMCA, and Chino Valley Fire District.

The goal behind Healthy Hills Committee is to inform through education, offer employment opportunities, ultimate and social well-being of people in the community, and striving to solve complex social, physical, and environmental health problems with the support of local residents.

Applications were sent to local high schools and are also available at the City Clerk’s Office on the second floor, 14000 City Center Drive. You may also visit www.chinohills.org/HealthyHills to download the application. The application must be submitted to the City Clerk’s office by 3:30 p.m. on Friday, July 1st. If you have any questions, you may call the City Clerk’s Office at (909) 364-2620.

 

 

4th Of July Celebrations Near You

By Racine Guajardo

Looking for a local Independence Day Celebration? Here are lists of local events you may attend!

Chino- On Saturday, July 2, City of Chino and Chino Girls Fastpitch present “Chino Fireworks Spectacular” at Ruben S. Ayala Park, 14225 Central Avenue.

The event starts at 3 p.m. and ends at 9:30 p.m. Included will be carnival rides and games, a food court, a performance by The Answer, Military recognition, and end with a firework showing starting at approximately 9 p.m.

For more information about this event, you may visit http://www.cityofchino.org/events or call (909) 334-3258.

Chino Hills- The City of Chino Hills invites you on June 29 to attend the Independence Celebration at Veterans Park, 14877 Eucalyptus Avenue.

The event will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. including free activities, live tribute band, concession booths, carnival games, face painting, arts and crafts, live entertainment, balloon artists and giveaways.

Diamond Bar- Diamond Bar High School, 21400 Pathfinder Rd., will be hosting a 4th of July Blast!

This event will start at 5 p.m. with a musical performance by the band, Cold Duck; followed by a firework show that will start promptly at 9 p.m. Parking and admission are free. You may bring a picnic dinner or purchase concessions from local non-profit vendors.

If you have any questions about the event, you may email atarazon@diamondbarca.gov or call (909) 839-7070.

Walnut- City of Walnut will be celebrating on 4th of July at Suzanne Park, 625 Suzanne Rd.

The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. with activities such as face painting, pie eating contest, and food trucks. The firework show will start at approximately 9 p.m.

For more information, contact The Walnut Community Services Department at (909) 598-5605.

 

 

 

OurWeeklyNews.com Complete Edition 6.18.16

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Nominate A CH Hero

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Chino Hills– The Los Angeles County Fair is accepting nominations through July 1 to honor the selected Chino Hills residents at Chino Hills Day at the Fair on Friday, September 23.

Two categories have been made for nominations, one for adults and a youth for under the age of 18.

For information on how to nominate a deserving resident, please visit their website at http://www.chinohills.org/CommunityHero to download the 2016 Community Hero nomination form. The form, once complete, should be mailed directly to the Fair at the following address: L.A. County Fair, Attn: Shanell Fuquay, 1101 West McKinley Avenue, Pomona, CA 91748. The form may also be faxed to (909) 629-2067, or emailed to Fuquay@fairplex.com.

If you have any questions, please contact the Community Relations Division at (909) 364-2618.

 

CH Residents Invited To Free Attorney Advice

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Chino Hills- If you are a Resident of Chino Hills, you are invited to attend a free Legal Aid Workshop from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 16 at the Chino Hills Community Center.

The Legal Aid Society of San Bernardino will be providing legal services to low income residents throughout the County for a variety of civil cases for qualified residents. The legal consultations will consist of a broad spectrum of legal issues as well as affordable access to the legal system. As a resident, you may receive help with document preparation, step-by-step instructions to facilitate requests for court orders, and help with navigating the court system.

The Legal Aid will allow residents to get help with lawful orders in parental rights, child and family support, custody and visitation, freedom from domestic violence and civil harassment, prevention of elder abuse, guardianship to provide care and access to health care for minors of absent parents, or conservatorship to provide care and access to health care for dependent disabled adults.

Chino Hills Community Center is located at 14250 Peyton Drive. For additional information about this free event, you may visit the Legal Aid Society of San Bernardino website at www.legalaidofsb.org, or call toll-free at (866) 889-7328.

Gas Leak At CH Shoppes

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Photo courtesy: Google Images

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Chino Hills– Construction workers reportedly hit a natural gas line Friday morning at The Shoppes in Chino Hills. Officials said crews were called and several businesses were evacuated for their safety.

A crew of construction workers were near Forever 21 on the 13800 block of City Center Drive and the Chino Valley Fire District were notified at around 7:45 a.m. about the gas line. A spokeswoman for the fire district, Massiel Ladron De Guevara, said “they had struck a 2-inch natural gas line.”

De Guevara also stated that about a dozen neighboring businesses were evacuated, and the Chino Police and the gas company were at the scene.

Spokeswoman for the utility company, Rosa Santana, said “Southern California Gas crews brought the gas leak under control at 9:22 a.m.”

According to an update on Twitter, Chino Valley Fire District lifted the evacuation order around 10 a.m., determining that there was no longer a leak.

If you have any concerns about the location and depth of gas lines, SoCalGas authorities advise contractors, homeowners, and businesses to call 811.