Category Archives: Eastvale

K9 Claud Receives Vest

Photo Courtesy of Corona PD

Photo Courtesy of Corona PD

Courtesy of the Corona Police Dept.

CORONA– Corona Police Department’s K9 “Claud” has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vest was sponsored by Hausman Family Foundation of CA and is embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided by the Hausman Family Foundation”.
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c(3) charity located in East Taunton, MA. whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs in law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. The non-profit was established in 2009 to assist law enforcement agencies with this potentially lifesaving body armor for their four-legged K9 officers. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provided over 1,700 protective vests, in 49 states, through private and corporate donations, at a cost of over 1.6 million dollars. All vests are custom made in the USA by Armor Express in Central Lake, MI.
The program is open to dogs actively employed in the U.S. with law enforcement or related agencies who are certified and at least 20 months of age. New K9 graduates, as well as K9s with expired vests, are eligible to participate.
The donation to provide one protective vest for one law enforcement K9 is $1,050. Each vest has a value between $1,795 – $2,234, a five-year warranty and an average weight of 4-5 lbs. There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States.

For more information or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call 508-824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts tax-deductible donations of any denomination at www.vik9s.org or mailed to P.O. Box 9 East Taunton, MA 02718.

 

Eastvale City Council Recap

By Emily Aguilar

 

EASTVALE– This month’s council meeting began with an experiment. At Mayor Ike Bootsma’s request, the meeting held on Wednesday the 9th began at 7:00 pm rather than 6:30 pm. Bootsma was eager to test two factors as a result of this experiment: one, he wanted to see if the time change would better accommodate the gap between council meetings and budget workshops; and two, he wanted to see how the community would respond to the time change.

Before tending to the schedule change, the meeting began with a closed session, where in which the council discussed the performance evaluation of City Manager Michele Nissen and two conferences with legal counsel regarding an existing litigation and an anticipated litigation.  After the two-hour closed session, a majority of audience members had left. A sense of awkwardness filled the air as the council overlooked the mostly empty seats.

The first item on the agenda was a Public Safety Commission update. Recently, individuals have been racing around Citrus and Scholar during school hours, which has stirred concern in the community. At the Public Safety meeting, citizens addressed not only the speeding, but also vandalism that has been occurring in neighborhoods. One resident pitched the idea of setting up cameras to find the perpetrators. Other concerns, specifically at the high school, are crosswalks and the heavy traffic on the streets. Community residents are looking forward to working with the city and the school in order to help the students be safe.

Next on the agenda was an update on the civic center/library project. Since August 2015, a library subcommittee has sought to build a new library and a city hall. The main discussion on this topic was determining where these new buildings will be located. There are now five possible locations being considered for the new civic center, all of which span from 9 to 16 acres. Before any action is taken, staff requested that the council bring back their contract agreement with the Riverside Economic Development Agency (EDA) to help in choosing, funding, and ultimately purchasing a plot of land to develop the civic center. The EDA has had a positive history with Eastvale developments; for example, they helped choose and purchase the land for the developing Fire Station 31. The council motioned to set up a contract discussion for the next council meeting.

The council quickly approved a construction update on Fire Station 31. Horizons, the current construction team for this project, has been paving, making concrete footings for walls, and establishing building pads. Within the next 6 weeks, city staff will grant the Fire Station Street Improvements bid package to help with further construction. Ultimately, Horizons intends to complete their phase of the 300-task schedule by December 5th. Council received and filed this information.

The council then addressed the outcome to their time change trial. The time change had a negative impact because the closed session, which typically lasts about thirty minutes, ended up lasting two hours. Because the audience was left alone for such a long time, most of them grew impatient and left by the time the council had returned. The council decided to have closed session meetings at the end of the regular 6:30 meetings.

Moving on to Council Communications, Council Member Rush discussed the possibility of distributing newsletters to the city residents in order to pass on information about local events. Mayor Pro Tem Tessari also proposed the idea to see if the city could re-implement creating an infrastructure financing district. If feasible, staff will look into it. The meeting was adjourned to 3 o’clock on Friday.

Two weeks later, on March 23, the meeting began with a series of good-byes and a distribution of recognition awards. Bill Link celebrated his retirement from the council that evening. While receiving a recognition award, Link shared a few affectionate jokes and words with the councilmen, who were “really appreciative of all [his] hard work” over the past two years. Also leaving her position with Eastvale was Code Enforcement Officer Allynn Evans, who would be moving to Texas. Bootsma, a former Texan himself, gave Evans his blessings. The last series of awards were given to two Riverside Police Department officers, Officer Jackson and Officer Merrell, for having effectively responded to an attempted theft and assault case, which ultimately saved the lives of a local couple.

The Community Foundation Update was about preparation for April 5th’s State of the City event. Afterwards, the Public Safety update once again addressed the racing problem off Citrus and Scholar. Residents are concerned for their children’s safety, and the Community Foundation is doing their best to assuage the citizens’ concerns.

The Student Liaison update was delivered by Ayo Banjo, who stated that ERHS was holding an open house event that evening. Also occurring at Roosevelt was the 4th annual Relay for Life Event, expected to be held on April 30th. In other school news, Eastvale Elementary was set to celebrate its 10-year anniversary soon.

During the Public Comments, Linda Cerone took the podium to make two announcements. Her first announcement was an invitation to National Prayer Day, which will be held on May 5th at the Eastvale Community Center. Cerone also encouraged the audience to partake in the Relay for Life event, which is a cancer fundraising event.

Before concluding the meeting, City Manager Michele Nissen briefly announced that ERHS would be holding their Every 15 Minute event on April 5th. She also stated that on Thursday March 24th, the city would begin work with the grant writer they had recently hired. Following Nissen’s topics was an announcement regarding a problem with the CDA Waterline Project. That afternoon it was discovered that a steel plate is interfering with the base waterline. It will most likely stunt progress on the project for the time being. Moving onto the Committee Reports, Lorimore asked council and staff that they prepare to “move forward” in finding someone to fill in Link’s now empty seat. The councilmen agreed to focus on this idea in the next meeting. There was an announcement that there will be a SCAG meeting for District 4 at the Riverside County Administration Center. Bootsma once again invited the audience to visit Roosevelt on April 5th for their Every 15 Minute event, and the meeting was adjourned.

The Approval Addiction

Mark Lee NewBy Pastor Mark Lee
Last month, a satirical video of Ben Affleck created a buzz when it was posted online. The short clip spotlighting the Batman vs. Superman star’s melancholic response to his movie’s negative reviews quickly went viral. Millions of viewers were drawn to “Sad Ben Affleck” because it comically combines images of the actor’s downtrodden expression with the sorrowful strains of a popular song. Of course, the video’s appeal also stems from the fact that everyone understands the disappointment that comes with disapproval.
The disease to please infects us all. Whether you are a mother cooking a meal, an employee preparing a report, or a pastor preaching a sermon, everyone enjoys receiving positive feedback. In the same vein, it can be extremely disheartening to invest your time and effort into something only to receive less-than-stellar reviews (Right, Ben Affleck?) While the need for approval can drive us to accomplish great things, it can also have negative results. Anxiety, fear of failure, avoidance, and exhaustion can occur when we work hard to please others.
An acquaintance recently explained her absence from social media by stating, “I realized I was looking for approval in all the wrong places.” This statement is universally true. In our quest to receive “likes” from the world, we often fail to question whether our actions would be pleasing to God.
2 Timothy 2:15 instructs, you must “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.” Doing so may not turn Batman’s frown upside down, but it could sure help me!

Vantagepoint Helps Feed Needy Children

By Pastor Adam DeCorte

EASTVALE– During the month of April, VantagePoint church will be providing nutritious meals for children and families in need.

Did you know that over 795 million people in the world don’t have enough food to lead a healthy, active life? That’s 1 out of every 9 people on Earth.

We make a donation to a Kingdom-building cause every time our community checks in on Facebook. It’s a great way to tell your friends about VantagePoint Church and do some good in the process. If you need some help checking in on Facebook, just ask any of our staff members and we’ll show you how.  Every 2 Facebook check-ins at VantagePoint church will provide 1 meal to a child in need through a faith-based non-profit called feedONE.

feedONE has 146,676 children enrolled in their Children’s Feeding Initiative and provides meals to children in El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Kenya, Nicaragua, the Philippines, Ethiopia, South Africa, Guatemala, and Tanzania. To learn more about feedONE, check out their site at: https://feedone.com.

When you check in on Facebook, make sure to add #meals4kids to your posts. It’s a great way to remind your friends of why you’re checking in.  Remember, your Facebook check-ins not only provide meals for children, they also gently invite your friends to participate in our church community.  Thank you for getting involved!

Tyler Slavin to Host Football Camp with JCSD!

Photo courtesy: JCSD

Photo courtesy: JCSD

Staff Reports

EASTVALE– Tyler Slavin will be offering a one day football camp where you can work on your football skills under the watchful eye of an NFL player.

Tyler is a 2010 graduate of Eleanor Roosevelt High School, where he played football, played basketball, and ran track.  The 1st-Team D2 All-American wide receiver has been the recipient of several awards, including the National Best Wide Receiver award, the Daktronic Award, the NCAA Offensive Player of the Year Award, and the D2 Statistical Leader Award.

Tyler has played for the St. Louis Rams and the Seattle Seahawks.  He says that it has always been a passion of his to give back to kids, and he can think of no better way to do that than to give to the young people of his hometown of Eastvale.

“I want to show the community that it is possible to accomplish your dreams, and that I was once the underdog.  No one expected me to get this far, but through it all, I persevered and made it- I know the next person can and will too.”

The camp will take place at the Eleanor Roosevelt Stadium on Saturday, April 9, 2016 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Your camp registration will consist of a two hour training session, a camp T-shirt and an autographed photo.  There will be a full coaching staff on hand and all positions will be worked with.

Register online at www.parksreg.jcsd.us or at the Eastvale Community Center.  Registration will end on Friday, April 8, 2016.

Age Requirements:
Ages: 4-12 10a-12p
Ages: 13-18 12p-2p

Spots are limited! Register today to ensure your spot!

91 Toll Lane Expansion

Courtesy of the Riverside County Transportation Commission

 

CORONA-The 91 Project will add two tolled express lanes in both directions to the 91 in Corona, replacing the existing carpool lanes. In addition, a single tolled express lane will be added to I-15 in both directions starting and ending south of Magnolia Avenue. Direct express lane connectors will be built between eastbound 91 and southbound I-15 and between northbound I-15 and westbound 91.

There will be a seamless transition between the 91 Express Lanes in Orange County and the new 91 Express Lanes in Riverside County. Existing transponder owners do not need to establish a new account with RCTC or change their existing account to use the new lanes in Riverside County. Both sections of the 91 Express Lanes will operate using the account structure, account fee schedule, and customer service. Access to the express lanes for carpoolers, disabled veterans, clean vehicles, etc. will be the same in both counties. The same safe and reliable system will be provided in Riverside County and managed and maintained by the same operator. Like the Orange County system, Riverside County toll collection will be electronic, with no toll booths needed. Separate tolls will be charged for each county segment, offering drivers a choice of using the Riverside County toll lanes, the Orange County toll lanes, or both.

Although express lanes will replace existing carpool lanes, vehicles with three or more occupants and a transponder will be able to use the express lanes at free or reduced rates – the same Three Ride Free policy that is in place now in Orange County. This policy encourages carpooling by allowing a group of three or more commuters per vehicle to travel the 91 Express Lanes for free during most hours, except when traveling east, Monday through Friday, between 4 pm and 6 pm. During those hours, carpools of three or more with a transponder still can save money by receiving a 50 percent discount on the posted toll. Motorcycle riders with transponders benefit from the same pricing structure, which is consistent with Orange County 91 Express Lanes policies.

Toll road entrances and exits will be available at several locations:

  • On the 91, west of the Green River Road Interchange for drivers heading in either direction
  • On the 91, at I-15 for drivers heading west
  • On I-15, north of the Ontario Avenue Interchange, with a direct connector from northbound 15 to westbound 91

Drivers will not be able to enter or exit the tolled express lanes west of the I-15 Interchange and Green River Road. Access within this segment was analyzed through a separate engineering study and not selected as a feature of this project.

Eastvale Walmart: Update and Clarification

City of Eastvale

EASTVALE – City officials announced that a citywide mailer sent in late 2015 by the Walmart retailer was premature and inaccurate.  The mailer gave the impression that a proposed Walmart store had been approved and circumvented the planning process.

The printed mailer entitled, “Introducing a Walmart Supercenter for Eastvale,” was sent to Eastvale homes in December 2015, according to City officials who received comments from concerned residents about the mailer. The mailer, which highlighted features of the proposed store, left many residents with the impression that the Supercenter had been approved due to wording such as “The store will be …” and “… will create.”

City Manager Michele Nissen, emphasized that the City is processing an application for a store like the one in the mailer, however; it has not yet been reviewed by the City’s Planning Commission and City Council as required by law.

“Walmart has not yet obtained the required approvals,” said Nissen.  “They are still in the planning phases and can’t build anything on the site without the necessary approvals.”

“We have been working with Walmart to get them through our very rigorous review process since the filing of their application in 2014,” continued Nissen.  “We were surprised to see the language of their mailer, which seems to portray the project as already approved. We can certainly understand the confusion and we felt it important to clarify the approval process.”

According to the City’s Planning Director, the project will likely be scheduled for public hearings later this year, after the release of a comprehensive environmental analysis of the project in a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR).

“The Draft EIR, which covers a very wide range of topics, will be available for the public to review for 45 days,” said Eric Norris Planning Director. “The City has retained an independent firm to prepare the document, which we hope to have completed and ready for public review in the Spring of 2016.”

“Comments received from the public and other agencies will be responded to after the EIR’s public review is complete” said Norris. Those responses will then, in turn, be provided for review and comment.  Public hearings will be scheduled, most likely in late 2016.

The proposed Walmart would be located on approximately 20 acres of land at the southeast corner of Limonite and Archibald avenues. Walmart has owned the 20-acre parcel for approximately six years.  The proposed project includes a 192,000-square-foot Walmart location, as well as several smaller buildings that would house other businesses and a gas station. The project requires approval of an amendment to the City’s General Plan and Zoning Map, as well as approval of the applicant’s development plans. All of these will be reviewed by the Planning Commission and ultimately voted on by the City Council. Both the Commission and Council will hold public hearings on the project.

The City encourages citizens to stay abreast and informed of this and other projects and City events by signing up for E-Notification on the City’s website: www.EastvaleCA.gov.

CDA Water Line Construction – Revised Schedule

Courtesy of the City of Eastvale

EASTVALE-Due to unforeseen field conditions at Harrison Avenue and 65th Street intersection, the project is currently on hold while waiting for pipeline delivery, installation and testing. The schedule will be delayed for several weeks until approximately mid-April 2016.

The traffic signal will operate normally, but will be on flashing red during construction. Please be advised that traffic delays are to be expected.

Construction is tentatively scheduled for April 15-22, 2016, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Traffic Impacts & Advisories during Construction:

  • Partial Northbound and Southbound lane closures on Harrison Avenue at 65th Street with one lane open in each direction at all times
  • Local access to residences to be maintained between 65th Street and Limonite Avenue
  • Intermittent Westbound lane closure at 65thStreet
  • Traffic signal on flashing red at Harrison Avenue and 65th Street

Please obey all posted construction signs (including the 25 mph speed limit), use alternate routes as advised, drive safely and do not enter the construction work zone.

Following the water line project, the Southern California Gas Company will be installing high-pressure gas lines within approximately the same vicinity. City staff has been coordinating these two projects closely in order to minimize impacts to traffic and the community. Water line trench pavement will be repaired, however the final street pavement will be delayed until after the Gas Company completes the project.

For additional information, contact the City of Eastvale Public Works Department at 951-703-4470.

Eastvale Community Camp Out Almost Here!

Staff Reports

EASTVALE– Start looking for your camping gear, it is almost time for Eastvale’s Community Camp Out!

Come to Harada Heritage Park on April 9 for a fun family night of camping with your Eastvale neighbors.  The camp out will start at 4 p.m. and end at 11 a.m. on Sunday, April 10.

There will be family games and crafts, campfire songs, dinner, s’mores and a continental breakfast in the morning.

Registration is $15 per person.  You can register your family online at parks.jcsd.us.

Make sure to bring your tents and sleeping bags; motorhomes are not permitted.  For more information, call (951) 727- 3524.

Give Thanks

Pastor Robert Jewett

Pastor Robert Jewett

By Pastor Robert Jewett

 

“I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify your name forever.” Psalm 86:12

David proclaimed “I will give to the LORD the thanks due to his righteousness, and I will sing praise to the name of the LORD, the Most High.” (Psalm 7:17)  David endured many difficult situations that weighed heavy on his emotions.  In spite of his feelings, and his circumstances, he brought thanksgiving to the Lord. You see, whether or not David understood God’s purpose for his circumstances, he knew that God was righteous and good.  He would remind himself of God’s wonderful deeds and give him thanks with his whole heart. (Psalm 9:1)

It is God’s will for his children to give him thanks in all circumstances. (1 Thess. 5:16-18)  It does not matter if you do not understand why certain trials are in your life.  You can still thank God because he has promised to work all things together in your life to make you more like Jesus. (Romans 8:28-29)  He has also promised that he will not allow anything in your life beyond which you are able to bear and He will give you the resources to endure the trial. (1 Corinthians 10:13)  Therefore, you can thank him at all times…regardless of your circumstances.  If times are good…thank him!  If times are difficult…thank him!  Praise him in the calm and in the storm for he is good!  In doing so, you will glorify his name!

Word of Truth Community Church meets Sundays at 10:30 a.m. at 850 E. Parkridge Ave., #110, in Corona. For more information, visit WordOfTruthCC.com.

 

Socially Speaking

By Sarah Sanchez

Our Facebook page (Facebook.com/EastvaleCommunityNews), is used to connect the community with news, events, meetings, city press releases, and any other information the community should know. If you missed out on what happened last month, we provide a monthly recap of what was trending on our Facebook page.

Trending posts for February included: an Eastvale resident warning the community about mail thefts occurring off Harrison and Chandler; Deputy Myers’ monthly article about what to do if you’re a victim of a crime; a fatal traffic collision that occurred in Corona; Centennial High School’s football coach being named the ALL-USA Football Coach of the Year; and a reminder about an ordinance prohibiting Marijuana cultivation, dispensaries, and delivery in the City of Eastvale.

There were two posts that were especially popular on our Facebook page. The first was about three Eleanor Roosevelt Students who signed onto NFL teams. See the full article at anapr.com. The second most popular post was about a local church, VantagePoint Church, who formed a “Cash Mob” for a family that was displaced in Eastvale. Read more about this story on page 1.

In addition to these types of posts, we provide other information on a daily basis, including articles, meetings, yard sales, and events. Every Thursday, we post the local yard sales that are happening in the surrounding areas that weekend, and we encourage you to post your yard sale notice in the comments. On Fridays, we post the weekend events and link to our local monthly calendar. We also post the online version of the full Eastvale Community Newspaper for you to download, save, or print out.

Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at @EastvaleNews, and subscribe to our website at anapr.com in order to stay up to date on what’s happening in the community. Use #ILoveEastvaleNews to tell us why YOU love Eastvale News.

Keep on Trending, Eastvale!

Santiago Student Perfect in Art

Courtesy of CVUSD

CORONA– Sarah Ki, a junior at Santiago High School, earned perfect scores and every point possible on her AP Studio Art Drawing Exam taken last year. Sarah was one of 16 students among 4.5 million high students in the world who earned every point possible.

The AP Exams are scored on a scale of 1 to 5, where a 5 is equivalent to a grade of A in the corresponding college course. On top of her score of 5, Sarah was one of 16 students in the world to earn every point possible on the AP Studio Art Drawing Portfolio Exam, receiving the maximum score on each portion of the exam.

“I was simply exalted!” said AP visual art teacher Carlotta Maggi. “AP Studio Art readers actually judge up to a 6 for excellence and high quality and original artwork. So Sarah earned straight 6’s and could be eligible to represent the College Board on the website. Sarah was also competing as a sophomore when she submitted her work, probably being the first student in our school district ever to have earned this well deserved honor for fine art! I am so proud of all her hard work, dedication and original talent!”

“This outstanding accomplishment is a direct reflection of the top quality education being offered at Santiago High School.” wrote Trevor Packer, senior vice president of AP and Instruction at the College Board. “We applaud Sarah’s hard work and the AP teacher responsible for engaging students and enabling them to excel in a college-level course.”

Sarah Ki is also a 4.87 GPA Scholar Athlete at Santiago High.  She was the Big VIII League golf champion her freshman year.

 

Did You Know?

Abandoned/Inoperable Vehicles

Courtesy of the City of Eastvale

The City of Eastvale provides a Did you know? Tip to assist residents in getting acquainted with the City’s Municipal Code.  The city’s Municipal Code is available on the city’s website. According to Municipal Code section 10.04.140 It is unlawful for any person to abandon, park, store, or leave or permit the abandonment, parking, storing or leaving of any licensed or unlicensed vehicle or part thereof which is in an abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative condition upon any private or public property within the city for a period in excess of ten days unless such vehicle is stored or parked in a lawful manner on private property in connection with the business of a licensed dismantler, licensed vehicle dealer or city-approved junkyard.

Any individual violating any provision of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of an infraction or misdemeanor as hereinafter specified. Such individual shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter is committed, continued, or permitted. Any individual convicted of a violation of this chapter:

(1) Shall be guilty of an infraction offense and punished by a fine not exceeding:

  1. $100.00 for a first violation;
  2. $200.00 for a second violation on the same site perpetrated by the same individual.

Code violations can be reported via our E-Citizen app: http://bit.ly/ECitizen

If you have additional Code Enforcement questions, please feel free to call Eastvale City Hall at (951) 361-0900 or email Code_Complaint@eastvaleca.gov.

Keep Going

rob-norris-BW-2x2By Pastor Rob Norris

Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple.
Luke 14:27

We don’t talk a lot about cross carrying. That’s more the fine print of being a follower of Christ–the part we don’t generally go around advertising to those we’re hoping to draw into Christian faith. But as I understand Jesus’ words in Luke 14:27, you and I cannot truly follow Him unless we are carrying a cross.

The cross is not just a popular piece of jewelry but also a unique Christian symbol that represents suffering and sacrifice. So it is with the cross He has asked you to carry. Your cross will undoubtedly extract pain and a price.

Cross carrying is not a one-time decision. No, we must choose daily to pick up our cross, again, and follow Him. We are to continue carrying it over the long haul.

Do you know what your cross is? Think with me for a moment. When the Savior asks you, “Pick up your cross and follow Me,” what exactly is it that He is asking you to carry?

Is your cross:

  • A chronic health issue–physical or emotional?
  • Giving up fame, prestige and popularity?
  • Giving up material wealth, financial security and living a lifestyle that you’ve become accustomed to?
  • The loss of a dream–infertility, a past divorce, infidelity or the betrayal of a friend?

The bottom line? Cross carrying represents death. Death of the easy way–the world’s way. Death to desires. Death to self.

Cross carrying demands focus on Christ (see Hebrews 12:1-3), coming after Christ with faith (see Hebrews 11:6), and perseverance.

Keep carrying your cross–through the balance of the work week, through the long months of a family crisis, through the hard-fought seasons of moral struggle.

Keep carrying your cross.

What does carrying your cross mean to you right now? What cross has God called you to carry right now as you follow Him?

Pray that you won’t rebel against what God is asking of you but that you’ll submit willingly to His claim on your life and pick up your cross and follow Christ.

Join us Easter Sunday for a Celebration Service and a Easter egg hunt for the kids and the adults.

The Crossings meets Sundays at 10 a.m. at River Heights Intermediate School, 7227 Scholar Way, in Eastvale.    For more information, visithttp://www.atthecrossings.com

Code Enforcement Dept Helps Improve Quality Of Life

Eastvale City Manager Michele Nissen

Eastvale City Manager Michele Nissen

By Michele Nissen, City Manager

 

Code Enforcement is a critical and valuable service offered by the City of Eastvale.  The City recognizes the vital importance of preserving a high quality of life throughout the community and has adopted local codes and ordinances that govern the proper use and maintenance of private properties.

The Code Enforcement Department is responsible for performing field inspections of properties to ensure compliance with applicable zoning, safety, fire and nuisance codes, ordinances and abatement regulations.  Code Enforcement also serves as a resource to other departments, divisions, and agencies and resolves complaints while providing public education.

The Eastvale Code Enforcement team consists of two seasoned, full-time Code Enforcement Officers and one Code Enforcement Volunteer.  This small, yet highly effective team engaged in 867 code actions since January 1, 2016, ranging from administrative citations, inspections, illegal signs, discarded shopping carts, parking citations, to scavenging enforcement and more.

The top five complaints that the Eastvale Code Enforcement Department responds to are (in order of call frequency):

  1. Trash Bins in public view
  2. Outdoor Storage
  3. Property Maintenance
  4. Boat and R.V. parking
  5. Inoperable Vehicles

As a proactive approach to potential code violations, we recommend familiarizing yourself with the Eastvale Neighbor Preservation Overlay (ENPO) which may be found on the City’s website www.EastvaleCA.gov under the City Hall tab and select Code Enforcement.   The provisions of the ENPO zone apply to all currently approved and future residential developments. The Neighborhood Preservation Standards are meant to maintain a safe, orderly, sanitary and aesthetically pleasing environment on public and private properties.  The overlay covers topics such as landscaping, trash receptacles, parking, yard maintenance, façade treatment, outdoor lighting and temporary exterior holiday displays, to name a few.

Here are a few simple suggestions to help homeowners be consistent with the overlay and avoid code enforcement violations.  Ask yourself: Is my yard maintained like the rest of the neighborhood? Are my Holiday lights still up in March?  Are my trash bins BEHIND the gate?

One of the goals of Code Enforcement is to promote a positive image of the department and the services we provide to our community by promoting a culture that is helpful, customer service oriented, approachable, knowledgeable and of the highest integrity. We are dedicated to preserving and improving the high quality of life and standards here in Eastvale!

Should you have any questions or comments, City Hall may be reached at (951) 361-0900. City Hall office hours are Monday-Thursday from 7:30 am – 5:30 pm, closed every Friday. Residents can also report code violations via the E-Citizens app. For additional information please visit http://www.bit.ly.com/ECitizen.   City Hall encourages all residents and visitors to register for e-notification on the City’s website: www.EastvaleCA.gov.

Eastvale: Car Crashes Into Home

Photo credit: by Valerie Hire A car crashed through the backyard and into a home in Eastvale on Feb. 23.

Photo credit: by Valerie Hire
A car crashed through the backyard and into a home in Eastvale on Feb. 23.

By Carol Heyen

EASTVALE– The Espinoza family of Eastvale has been forced out of their home after a car crashed through a cement wall, into the back yard of their house and into their living room.
Just after 2 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 23, the fire department was advised of a car that had crashed into the first floor of a home in the 13800 block of Dellbrook Street, in the Brookdale Terrace housing development. A fire official at the scene said that the crash caused the car to burst into flames, which set the house on fire.  Firefighters were able to put the fire out within 20 minutes.
A resident of the home, Hunter Espinoza, said it sounded “like a bomb.”
“I was in shock for a little bit,” said Freddy Espinoza, Hunter’s father, who alerted the rest of his family members. “I went ‘there’s a car here and I think it’s going to catch fire.’ I told the people ‘get up, get out of the house.’ ”
One occupant of the home had minor injuries, and all five residents have been displaced so that repairs can be done. The American Red Cross was called to help the family find shelter.
The two occupants of the Saturn sedan fled the scene, and the cause of the collision is still under investigation.
Anyone with information about the incident was encouraged to call the Eastvale Police Department, which is serviced by the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station, at 951-955-2600.
Hearing about the incident, VantagePoint Church in Eastvale decided to come together to help the Espinoza family. On Feb. 28, the church formed a “Cash Mob” at the Eastvale Gateway Center. The Espinoza’s was told they would be having lunch with VantagePoint Outreach Director Adam De Corte, but they didn’t know that a crowd of church members were roaming around the center waiting for “the signal,” according to church members. A silver bucket was placed in front of the Espinoza family, hundreds of church members and community members filled the bucket with money.
“When VantagePoint Church heard about this, we knew that we had to act,” Pastor Mark Lee said. “We have always aimed to live up to our mission statement, “Helping People to Become Living Proof of a Loving God. Today, we were able to live out our mission statement for the Espinoza family.”

Mail Theft Suspect Arrested

Photo courtesy of Eastvale P.D.

Photo courtesy of Eastvale P.D.
Eastvale mail theft suspect Paul Wagner

Courtesy Eastvale P.D.

 

EASTVALE-On March 1, 2016, members of the Eastvale Police Department’s Special Enforcement Team (SET) responded to the 700 Block of Villa De Luna, in the city of Corona, to conduct a follow up investigation related to ongoing mail theft in the Eastvale area.  Once there, SET located Paul Wagner, who had a felony warrant for his arrest for Possession of a Controlled Substance for Sale.

During the investigation, members of the Eastvale Special Enforcement Team arrested Mr. Wagner.  A search warrant was obtained and during a search of Mr. Wagner’s residence, officers located over 100 stolen checks, 30 stolen credit cards, several washed checks, computer scanners, assorted tools used to break into mail boxes, and a U.S. Postal Service mailbox.  The mail and property recovered belonged to over 150 potential victims of theft and/or identity theft.  Victims were identified from Jurupa Valley, Eastvale, Corona, Norco, Fontana and several other cities. Deputies will follow-up with potential victims to ensure all victims are notified and any criminal acts are documented and properly submitted to the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.  Information on crimes committed in other jurisdictions will be forwarded to the appropriate police agency.

Based on the evidence collected, members of the Special Enforcement Team gained a better understanding about how mail theft occurs and the techniques mail thieves are using to gain access to mailboxes.  The United States Postal Inspector’s office recommends the following actions to protect your mail:

  • Use the letter slots inside your Post Office for your mail, or hand it to a letter carrier.
  • Pick up your mail promptly after delivery. Don’t leave it in your mailbox overnight. If you’re expecting checks, credit cards, or other negotiable items, ask a trusted friend or neighbor to pick up your mail.
  • If you don’t receive a check or other valuable mail you’re expecting, contact the issuing agency immediately.
  • If you change your address, immediately notify your Post Office and anyone with whom you do business via the mail.
  • Don’t send cash in the mail.
  • Tell your Post Office when you’ll be out of town, so they can hold your mail until you return.
  • Report all suspected mail theft to a Postal Inspector.
  • Consider starting a neighborhood watch program. By exchanging work and vacation schedules with trusted friends and neighbors, you can watch each other’s mailboxes (as well as homes).
  • Consult with your local Postmaster for the most up-to-date regulations on mailboxes, including the availability of locked centralized or curbside mailboxes.
  • If you see a mail thief at work, or if you believe your mail was stolen, call police immediately, then call Postal Inspectors at 877-876-2455 (press 3).

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is committed to the safety of the citizens of Eastvale and will be vigilant in investigating all crimes of this nature. This investigation is ongoing and we are asking anyone with additional information to contact Deputy Ramirez at the Jurupa Valley Station at 951-955-2600.

Eastvale Cracks Down on Trash Scavengers

Staff Reports

 

EASTVALE–  Did you know that Eastvale has an anti-scavenging ordinance?  It is illegal to search through trash containers in the city of Eastvale.  The purpose of the ordinance is to deter people from removing solid waste or recyclables from a public or private container.

The ordinance passed November 2012, after a rash of complaints from homeowners and businesses about trash scavengers.   The law states that, “It shall be unlawful for any person to do any of the following: scavenge from, tamper with, move, steal, tip, deface, or destroy any solid waste collection container, or the contents thereof.”

After State Assembly Bill 341 was signed into law July 2012, requiring cities to achieve a 75% reduction in waste by 2020, it became important for the city to accurately capture and report the amount of recycling and solid waste diversion taking place in Eastvale, in order to meet the mandatory state requirements. For waste measurement purposes, diversion is any combination of waste prevention (source reduction), recycling, reuse and composting activities that reduce waste disposed at landfills and transformation facilities.
The ordinance imposes a $100 fine for the first offense; $200 for the second offense within one year; and $500 for each additional violation within one year.

In addition, the City of Eastvale has the right to confiscate all solid waste or recyclables from any person who is in violation of or who is failing to comply with any of the requirements of the ordinance.

The anti-scavenging ordinance is enforced by the city’s Code Enforcement Department. Residents are encouraged to report any instances of scavenging to the Eastvale Code Enforcement Department by calling (951) 361-2888 or emailing:  Code_Complaint@eastvaleca.gov.
For more information about the City of Eastvale and useful recycling programs and resources, please visit: www.EastvaleCA.gov.

 

“His Cross”

Dennis Morales X-ORIG18Colossians 1:20 “…having made peace through the blood of His cross.”
By Pastor Dennis Morales

Why a cross?  When we see a cross today we may think of it as a symbol of Christian faith.  Some wear it as a piece of fine jewelry and some hang it on a wall as an element of décor.  In reality, the cross was the cruelest form of punishment known to man during Rome’s rule.  It was known to the people of the day as a bloody symbol of cruelty and torture.  It was designed to humiliate a person.  The cross was a brittle piece of wood and it was meant to bring the most excruciating pain allowing for the slowest possible way of death.  Truthfully, if there was any other means of forgiveness, I don’t think God would have allowed His Son to suffer in such a way.  If we could access Heaven through good deeds and a moral life, the Bible says then Jesus would have “died in vain” (Galatians 2:21).  But the fact is that Jesus did die because there was no other way and He paid the price of sin at the Cross.  In Jesus, salvation is made available to the whole world.  The “good news” is that death could not hold Him and that He rose!  (1 Peter 1:3).  Death died at the Cross (Hebrews 2:14).  It has no more power!  Have you doubted God’s love for you?  Jesus willingly stretched out His arms on that Cross for you and me.  Remember, it was love that held Jesus to the Cross.  Easter Services at Calvary: Good Friday at 7 p.m./Easter Sunday at 8 a.m./10:30 a.m.

Calvary Chapel Eastvale meets Sundays, 10:30 a.m., and Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. at Clara Barton Elementary School (7437 Corona Valley Ave, Eastvale).  Visit their website at http://www.calvaryeastvale.org.

Answered Prayers

Pastor Ed Moreno

Pastor Ed Moreno

By Pastor Ed Moreno

In the first church the Lord enabled me to plant, there was a little girl by the name of Mandy.  Mandy was born with serious kidney problems and at just fourteen months old she had to have surgery.

When the tubes were put down her throat, Mandy’s vocal cords got lacerated.  The medical professionals made it clear to her parents that Mandy might never be able to speak, and that if she did it would be with a low, gravelly kind of voice.

At age three, Mandy still had not made any vocal sounds, so her parents began to teach her sign language.  It was at about this same time that Mandy’s parents brought her to the church elders and myself to pray that God would intervene. (See James 5:14, 15)

Within six months, not only was Mandy speaking but singing!  And what was especially confounding was that, from a physiological standpoint, Mandy should not have had the capacity to sing because of her lacerated vocal cords.  It had been unlikely that she would ever be able to speak, but sing?  Well, that was simply never going to be a possibility.

And, yet, Mandy sang.  And at age five, Mandy was actually singing solos in the adult worship services – with a voice so strong and pure that it left the listeners amazed that one so young could sing so beautifully.

Let me say again, from a physiological standpoint, Mandy did not have the capacity to sing because of her lacerated vocal cords.  But there she was on the stage making it clear to everyone who heard her that God is still in the business of performing astounding miracles in response to the prayers of his people.

Folks, in every area of life, the followers of Jesus are authorized to pray for healings and miracles of all kinds.  And out of his great love, mercy and grace, God in his sovereignty will regularly choose to intervene and grant some of those healings and miracles.  So I want to encourage you, dear ones, to never hesitate to pray and ask God for them.

New Day Christian Church meets Sundays at 9:30 and 11 a.m.  They are located at 7155 Hamner Avenue, at Schleisman Road.  For more information, visit http://www.newdaycc.net.