Category Archives: Eastvale

Curing Your Holiday Heart Condition

BY PASTOR MARK LEE

Whether it is the tale of a boy and a BB gun, the account of an old man haunted by ghosts, or the story of an overgrown elf searching for his parents, Christmas movies are one of the most anticipated aspects of the holidays. And, of the hundreds of films created to celebrate the season, one always tops the list of favorites: How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The saga of a green guy with a heart “two sizes too small” strikes a chord with audiences – and for good reason.

While some refer to December as the “most wonderful time of the year,” there are many people who would disagree. From relationship problems and financial woes to work responsibilities and time constraints, everyday life is difficult enough. Add in the demands of the holiday season, and you have a recipe for disaster. In fact, studies reveal that depression, anxiety, and stress all peak at Christmastime. Therefore, it is no surprise that many can relate to the Grinch’s heart condition.

One of the reasons our hearts aren’t quite what they should be during the holidays is because of unresolved issues. Owning up to your problems is the first step toward healing. Asking for, or granting, forgiveness is also important. The process of curing what ails you may be painful, terrifying, and unpleasant, but the results are extraordinary.

Proverbs 27:19 says, “As a face is reflected in water, so the heart reflects the person.” The way you view Christmas has nothing to do with the hustle and bustle of the holidays, and everything to do with the state of your heart. By taking the proper steps, you can ensure that the reason for the season will shine through!

VantagePoint Church meets at Roosevelt High School on Sundays at 8:30, 10, and 11:30 a.m.

 

 

 

Seussical The Musical

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After two long months of preparation, the Drama Department at Eleanor Roosevelt High School proudly put on an amazing show – Seussical the Musical – directed by Merica Frost.

This show was filled with many Dr. Seuss stories such as Horton Hears A Who, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, and many more.

The cast was extremely talented and shined like stars. With the hilarious Wickersham brothers, Sassy Bird Girls, Amazing Mayzie, and the talented ensemble, ERHS received a lot of positive feedback. This show was a must see!

Eastvale: City Council Meeting Recap

Staff Reports

Eastvale – There was only one City Council meeting for the month of November, held on Nov. 12 at Rosa Parks Elementary. The meeting was called to order promptly at 6:30 p.m. and attended by all council members. The invocation was led by Pastor Ed Moreno of New Day Christian Church.

During the presentation section of the meeting, members of the CERT Training Program were recognized. A list of upcoming City events was also shared.

During the Public Comments section of the meeting, Eastvale resident Cesar Morales spoke about the sign ordinances. He felt that the City and the Council need to take a stronger stand on consistently enforcing the ordinance that they put into place. In his opinion, builders and some realtors do not seem to be following the rules and he wants someone to be accountable for it. Morales even volunteered his time.

The Consent Calendar, including items 6.1 through 6.10, was passed 5-0.  A full listing of these items can be found on the City website at www.eastvale.gov.

During the Public Hearings section, a representative from Goodman-Bircher spoke about the changes they made to be more in line with the requests of the Council. Some of these changes were a revised land use plan, removal of the potential fulfillment center from Hamner Avenue frontage; and a commitment to build a full service hospital, as well as limiting the retail area to retail uses. The Planning Commission voted on Oct. 15 to recommend the Council approve all of the project components. After a brief question and answer section, the Council approved the project.

There were no Old Business items.

The new Business Items consisted of 9.1, which was the Reorganization and Compensation plan. This allowed the City Manager to promote current Public Information Officer, Michele Nissen, to Assistant City Manager; and included the promotion of an Accounting Specialist and a part-time Code Enforcement Technician. In addition, the Council was asked to authorize the open recruitment of a Senior Administrative Analyst, an Administrative Analyst II and an Administrative Analyst I.

Item 9.2 – Public Safety Commission Appointment – was given to Chris Hook by Mayor Ike Bootsma.  Item 9.3 for Electronic Records Management, Item 9.4 for the purchase of another code enforcement vehicle, and Item 9.5 were all approved.

The student liaison report was presented by ASB President, Jakob Rivera.

After brief comments from the Council, the meeting adjourned.

 

Eastvale Holiday Showcase, Lighting & Decorating Contest

Entries Being Accepted NOW! 

holiday-lightsFor residents who like to decorate the exterior of their homes this time of year, the Eastvale Events Committee invites you to enter the holiday showcase lighting contest for a chance to win $100. Entries will be accepted beginning November 10 through December 9 in the following categories:

  • Best Commercial (best use of store bought decorations)
  • Most Innovative (best use of technology or custom/handcrafted decorations)

Entry in only one category per residence will be accepted. A display can have a combination of bought and handcrafted items. It is up to the resident to decide which category they want to compete in. There must be more than one entry in a category for a winner to be selected.

Judging will occur on the evening of Friday, December 12 with winners being announced at a private event on Sunday, December 14. To enter your home, submit your form to the Eastvale Community Committee. Click here for entry form.  Entry form with rules may also be obtained via email at EastvaleShowcase@gmail.com  or from the Eastvale Events Committee Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/EastvaleEvents. You may return the form via email or via US post to Eastvale Events, 12523 Limonite Ave, Ste 440-275, Mira Loma, CA 91752 (this address is a P.O. Box, not an office location).

Volunteer Drivers Needed!
See all the entries and participate as a judge while driving with other Eastvalers from home to home. To volunteer as a driver for the Showcase, please contact the event coordinators via e-mail at EastvaleShowcase@gmail.com. You must be a resident of Eastvale, 18 years or older, and available to take 3 or more participants in your personal vehicle on the evening of Friday, December 12, from approximately 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

 

Eastvale: Leal Property Update

BY JENNIFER MADRIGAL

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Past aerial view of the Leal Property (Photo Courtesy: City of Eastvale)

Eastvale – The Leal Property, a 160-acre parcel of some of the last open land in Eastvale, has been a popular subject around the community. The land is owned by dairyman, Brad Leal, who has been working with the City of Eastvale in developing a plan that brings his ideas into juxtaposition with what is best for the City. Leal has long been a proponent of ensuring that what is ultimately built on his property is beneficial to Eastvale.

After many negotiations, the property has been re-zoned to be primarily used for commercial and retail development, with a small percentage retained for residential housing. The housing is a requirement of the State of California.

The Leal Property was previously zoned for agricultural as well as some residential development. With the new Land Use Plan, the area was able to be re-zoned to include mixed-use purposes for retail, office, civic, etc.  This will pave the way for the development of a large downtown area that combines commercial and retail with open spaces and landmark features that would become a major part of Eastvale’s economy and esteem.

The land is now “entitled,” and according to Eastvale Councilmember Bill Link, this will provide a more streamlined process for applicants to come in and develop the land. Since the re-zoning has already taken place, they will be able to save time and money. Developers can now just draw up plans for their desired location (per zoning requirements), submit their plans to the City, pay their fees, obtain an Environmental Impact Review, and build. Link estimates that this will save them about a year of time.

The new Specific Plan is expected to come before the City Council in January or February 2015 for approval, after it goes through the Planning Commission.

According to Leal at a previous meeting about the project, “This is a big project and it will develop slowly. I don’t want some guy to just come in and build a big building.”

Instead Leal hopes that it will come in phases of construction and establish a real Downtown Eastvale feeling.

 

The Eastvale Community News Complete Edition 12.2014

Eastvale Dec Iss 2014The Eastvale Community News covers local news for Eastvale, Norco, Corona, and Chino. Click this link 2014-12-EastvalePgAll  to access the complete issue in pdf format.

Eastvale Transforms Operational Structure

BY JENNIFER MADRIGAL

eastvale officialsEastvale – This year, the City of Eastvale has seen some big changes and restructuring. With the resignation of City Manager, Carol Jacobs, a few months past, and the appointment of temporary City Manager, Robert Van Nort, the operation of the City has come under some scrutiny.

Van Nort’s contract has recently been extended for another 90 days, until March 2015. Public Information Officer, Michele Nissen, has assumed the helm as Acting City Manager during a short absence by Van Nort, currently effective through Dec. 8.

The City is expected to open the official City Manager position up to applicants imminently.

Eastvale’s City Council was affected by the bizarre resignation of councilmember Jeff DeGrandpre last July. This created an immediate opening to which Joe Tessari was voted in to serve out the remaining two years of DeGrandpre’s term.

At the recent General Election, three seats on the Council were open. Council members William Link, and Mayor Pro-Tem Adam Rush ran for reelection, while Councilman Ric Welch did not. Nine candidates applied and campaigned for those positions. In the end, Link and Rush were reelected, along with newcomer, Clint Lorimore.

Lorimore, a small business owner who has lived in Eastvale since 2004, is anxious to start his first term on Eastvale’s Council.

“I am committed to the idea that together, we can make Eastvale a better place to live, work and play. I am looking forward to working with my fellow council members to implement policies of smart growth, which will provide comprehensive solutions to the challenges we face as a young and growing community,” said Lorimore.

Rush – who was Eastvale’s First Mayor in 2010, and has been a council member ever since – is excited to continue to work for the people of Eastvale and keep this City on the right track toward responsible growth, safe schools and a strong fiscal foundation.

Link – who was nominated to fill Kelly Howell’s vacated seat in 2013 – plans on continuing his focus on economic development and growth, as well as public and traffic safety.

The Public Safety Commission has also had a few bumps this year with the resignation of several commissioners for family and job related issues. Melonee Cruse, who was the Chair, also resigned recently due to job responsibilities.

Chris Hook, recently appointed by Mayor Ike Bootsma, is the newest commissioner. Hook hopes to increase and promote safety awareness around school zones and parks in effort to lower the amount of accidents involving pedestrians. His goals include creating a worry-free and safeguarded environment for parents and children in school zones and recreational areas. Hook brings 20 years of safety and security experience to the job, with 18 years as a proprietor of his own security business.

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Eastvale Crime: A 2014 Recap

By Jennifer Madrigal

Eastvale – According to Eastvale’s Police Department Co-Chief, Lt. Joseph Pemberton, crime in Eastvale is down 6.4% overall from last year. Part 1 Crimes – also known as Index or Summary-based crimes – are as follows:

  • Assaults: 112
  • Robberies: 13
  • Rapes: 6
  • Burglary: 191 (Up 5% from 2013)
  • Auto Theft: 92 (Down 22% from 2013)
  • Larceny: 567 (Down 9.7% from 2013)
  • Total Property Crimes: 850

 

Indoor Marijuana Grow houses have seen a decrease in 2014. According to Pemberton, in 2013 there were approximately 31 indoor grow operations in the City of Eastvale that were shut down by the Eastvale Special Enforcement Team (SET), with 13 arrests made. Some of these incidents are still being addressed in the court system. These arrests are often hard to bring to conviction as the actual perpetrators are difficult to catch and the operations are vast and far-reaching into many parts of California and even the United States.

This year, citizens have been more aware of this phenomenon and have actively reported suspicious activity. This has helped create a deterrent to individuals looking to grow marijuana indoors within the City of Eastvale.

“Our Special Enforcement Team aggressively investigates all reports of indoor cultivation, and they are widely known around Riverside County,” says Pemberton regarding the success in this area.

In 2014, the Eastvale SET conducted nine investigations into indoor grows in the City and served four search warrants. Two people have been arrested and their cases are pending.

Traffic Safety is a hot topic in Eastvale, and Lt. Pemberton has been asked repeatedly what citations are most frequently written by Police Officers around schools. They are as follows:

  • CVC 22352(b)(2) – Driving in excess of 25 mph in a school zone during restricted hours (when children are active).
  • CVC 21212(a) – Person under 18 operating or riding as a passenger on a bicycle without wearing an approved helmet.
  • CVC 21950(a) – Failure to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk.
  • CVC 21461(a) – Disobeying Official Traffic Control Signs.
  • CVC 22400(a) – Driving on a highway at such a slow speed as to impede or block the normal and reasonable movement of traffic unless the reduced speed is necessary for safe operation.

 

The Eastvale traffic team will be conducting holiday safety programs and DUI Checkpoints routinely to maintain a steady presence and to serve as a reminder around the City of Eastvale to drive safely and be aware of surroundings. The Eastvale Police Department will also continue to conduct enforcements around our schools to keep children safe and help ease traffic congestion.

The Hit-and-Run death of Troy Davids that happened in April 2014 resulted in the arrest of Riverside County resident, Casey Coltrain. Coltrain, who had already been in jail on a prior arrest, was initially charged with 2nd degree murder and hit-and-run.

As of press time, Coltrain is awaiting his preliminary hearing, which is expected to take place around the second week of December. Lt. Michael Yates was one of the lead investigators on this incident, and he has continued to follow the case.

“No family should ever have to go through what the Davids’ have been through, I’m just glad that with the community’s help, we were able to ensure that Coltrain won’t ever hurt anyone again,” said Yates.

 

 

Comeback Of The Year

BY PASTOR ROB NORRIS

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2 Corinthians 4:1 – Through God’s loving-kindness, He has given us this job to do. So we do not give up.

It’s easy to become discouraged when we fail. It’s easy to lose heart and stop trying. That’s why I love stories like this one:

For many years, Bob Brenly was the starting catcher for the San Francisco Giants. But because of a last-minute lineup change in November of 1986, he was pressed into duty at third base. Everything was going fine…until the fourth inning.

That’s when Brenly committed not one, not two, not three, but a record-tying four errors in the same inning – including two on the same play. In fact, he almost had a fifth error.

“I missed a head-high line drive that tipped off the webbing of my glove and went into left field,” Brenly said. “If they hadn’t called that one a hit, my name would have stood alone in the record books.”

The home crowd booed. Brenly’s coaches and teammates avoided even looking at him. But his manager left him in the game. Good thing.

When Brenly came up to bat the following inning, he smashed a solo home run. His next at-bat was a two-run single in the seventh to tie the game. And with the final plate appearance of the day in the ninth inning, he stroked a game-winning homer. His manager later commented, “This man deserves to be the Comeback Play of the Year for this game alone.”

If you’ve been trying to branch out of the ordinary – at home, at work, in your walk with Jesus Christ – don’t let a few setbacks get you down. Keep swinging for the fences. And if it’s your spouse who is failing, like that manager, keep on believing in your teammate.

Live It: Talk about any recent failures in your life or your spouse’s life. Discuss how you can encourage each other to stay with it and keep believing.

Pray: Thank God for how He comforts us and empowers us to keep stepping out in faith. Pray for the perseverance to press on.

Join us Wed., Dec. 24, at 4:30 p.m., for our Christmas Eve Service.

The Crossings meets Sundays, 10 a.m., at River Heights Intermediate, 7227 Scholar Way, in Eastvale. For more information call (951) 847-6836, or visit http://www.atthecrossings.com.

 

 

 

 

Hungering For More Than Pumpkin Pie

BY PASTOR MARK LEE

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Pastor Mark Lee of Vantage Point Church in Eastvale

Approximately 675 million pounds of turkey, 50 million pumpkin pies, and 40 million green bean casseroles will be consumed this month. In total, the average American is expected to consume at least 3,000 calories on Thanksgiving Day. And yet, when each person wakes up the next morning, they will most likely eat breakfast. Why? Because hunger is not a one-time need. It is something that needs to be satisfied daily.

Everyone has experienced the craving for food. However, our physical appetites are not the only desires we seek to fulfill. Throughout society, we see examples of people who hunger for everything from power and fame to money, beauty, and success. Even in our own households we experience a thirst for more; more possessions, more status, or simply more time. But what if the things of this world still don’t seem to satisfy your hunger? What if it is actually the nonphysical world that you seek?

The quest for spiritual fulfillment manifests itself in a variety of ways. Some people attempt to achieve moral perfection through service. Others believe that knowledge or justice is the answer. While all of these things are definitely positive, real righteousness comes from the dependence on a higher power. Much like you can’t tempt a starving man with anything but food, the hunger for righteousness can only be satisfied by God.

Spiritual fulfillment is a lifetime pursuit that involves discipline and sacrifice. It means daily dying to self. But, the encouraging news is that God doesn’t just sanctify the righteousness, he sanctifies the hunger. Matthew 5:6 says, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.” You see, it isn’t only about the destination. The journey is just as important.

VantagePoint Church meets at Roosevelt High School on Sundays at 8:30, 10, and 11:30 a.m.

 

 

 

 

We Accept the Love We Think We Deserve

BY JENNIFER JESTER-MADRIGAL

jennifer-Jester-MadrigalShow me what you think you are, and I’ll show you what you actually are, and then you can decide which version of yourself is the one you wish to portray to the world.

How many of us have had this conversation with ourselves time and time again only to come to the same conclusion each time? I don’t deserve “this” or I don’t deserve “that” because of something I have done, or simply because I am not enough. It’s amazing the power your thoughts can have over your entire life, often drastically altering your own path.

I was lucky in that I grew up in a loving home, with loving parents and great examples of what family, love and friendship look like. My father loved my mother and she loved him, and we were kissed and hugged and smothered with attention as well. We had the suburban upbringing: two kids and a dog – sans the picket fence (ours was a block wall) – and a neighborhood full of friends to play with until the street lights came on and we rushed our dirty hands and tousled hair back to our happy homes.

But somewhere along the transition from jubilant child to responsible adult, I stopped seeing myself as “deserving” of the love I had witnessed growing up. I let my own guilt and apathy for others override my own right to be loved as deeply and sincerely as I once was.

As a woman and a mother I began to believe that everyone else came first, and while I still think this is a great philosophy to live by, it’s not exactly correct. If you put the needs of others in front of your own, you can avoid becoming a selfish person, but there has to be a line drawn at some point. You are in charge of that line, and the power that comes with that is profound.

Loving another does not mean that you do it at the expense of your own soul. If you are a follower of Christ, then any love that takes you away from His path is at the expense of your own soul. Loving another shouldn’t hurt. While there is often emotional pain involved in loving another person, that love should not cause your heart to constantly ache. True love builds you up and makes you a greater version of yourself; it does not tear you down with ugly words and forgotten promises. Loving another means you let them be “themselves” even if that “self” isn’t what you completely understand. The greatest gift you can give another is to allow them to be who they are, and accept them with all their craziness, all their insecurities, and all their unique imperfections.

The strange thing is that when you turn these gifts around and apply them to yourself, you realize that until you can love yourself in this same way, you really can’t truly love another. What we think we deserve – consciously or unconsciously – we accept. It is only when we change our own perceptions and really start loving ourselves in that same selfless way that we can demand the love we know we deserve. Life is too short to settle; so don’t.

 

Eastvale: Dual Immersion

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Dual Immersion Students (L-R): Valeria Mena, Sebastian Bonilla, Jennifer Brillones, Kayla Morrilla, Hugo Belias, Raynaldo Gomez, Joel Jiez, Natalie Bartoalie, Zach Evans, Emily Helms, and Caleb Brackett. (Photo Courtesy: Photo By: Emily Aguilar)

BY EMILY AGUILAR

Eastvale – On Nov. 3, foreign language teachers at Eleanor Roosevelt High School led a small presentation on the benefits of their Dual Immersion Program.

Dual Immersion is a curriculum that gives English-speaking students an opportunity to learn their school lessons in both in English and a selected foreign language. This begins early in elementary school, and is meant to sharpen a student’s intellect of a foreign language to prepare them for further academic successes.

Despite its numerous benefits, students tend to drop out of the Spanish program by high school. In fact, only 11 of the estimated 40 students are still in the program at ERHS. Therefore, a presentation led by AP Spanish Language teacher, Cristina Sanchez, and former AP Spanish and Spanish for Natives teacher, Brian Suchsland, was conducted in order to show 120 elementary students from Washington and Garrison Elementary Schools what to expect of the program as they continue their education.

“Our purpose is to show that even if the program is rigorous at first, it pays off in the end. Of course, learning Spanish efficiently only comes with practice, but it will help these students feel prepared in the world beyond school,” said Sanchez.

The 11 students participating in the Spanish Dual Immersion Program were present to convince other students to stay in the program. These students expressed their admiration for the program, spoke about their experiences, and also shared the interesting projects they did in class for Dia De Los Muertos.

“I think it’s important for these kids to stay in the program,” said Sebastian Bonilla, a junior who has been in the program since elementary school. “Spanish is an essential language to learn, and I believe that with this education, the students will go far in life.”

Through their admiration of the Spanish language, the students and teachers had high hopes that their words would persuade the students to stay in the program, which overall is intriguing, intellectual, and fun.

 

Eastvale: City Sponsors Developing a Winning Business Plan

City of Eastvale

Developing a Winning Business Plan

Date: 11/19/2014 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Cost: FREE

Location: New Day Church 7155 Hamner Ave. Eastvale, California 92880

 

Having a business plan is a necessity for the success of your small business because it acts as a road map for effective business operations. Join SBDC Business Consultant Robert Usher for this interactive workshop and learn the steps to putting together a solid business plan – one that both defines your business goals and details a strategy to achieve them. Marketing Plans & Financial Analysis / Projections will be key areas of focus.

Date/Time: Wednesday, November 19th from 9:00 a.m.—11:30 a.m. Location: New Day Church 7155 Hamner Avenue Eastvale, CA 92880 Cost: There will be NO CHARGE to attend, sponsored by the City of Eastvale.

Pre-registration is recommended as seating is limited. Register online at www.iesmallbusiness.com

One on One confidential counseling sessions are available every other Monday at the Eastvale City Hall. Call 909.983.5005 to schedule your appointment.

The Inland Empire SBDC is a cooperative program of the Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship and is supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and California State University Fullerton and extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. SBA and California State University Fullerton cannot endorse any products, opinions or services of any external parties or activities. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made of requested at least two weeks in advance. Call (909) 983-5005 for more information.

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Eastvale: Red Ribbon Week Winners

Staff Reports

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) (L-R) ERHS 9th Grader, Mariah Rosario, who won 2nd Place for her poster; Ramirez 7th Grader, Margaret Rosario, who won 1st Place for her poster; and ERHS senior, Martha Rosario, who won 2nd Place in Creative Writing during Red Ribbon Week

Eastvale – Red Ribbon Week, a drug awareness campaign first organized by the National Family Partnership in 1985, has touched the lives of millions of people around the world. In response to the murder of DEA agent, Enrique Camarena – who was tortured to death and found in Mexico in 1985 – angered parents and youth in communities across the country began wearing red ribbons as a symbol of their commitment to raise awareness of the killing and destruction caused by drugs in America.

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1st Place winning poster by 7th Grader, Margaret Rosario. (Photo Courtesy: Clarissa Rosario)

This year’s Red Ribbon theme was, “Love Yourself: Be Drug Free,” promoted October 23 – 31. Proud Eastvale mother, Clarissa Rosario, has submitted photos of her daughters – Martha, Mariah and Margaret – who not only got involved with Red Ribbon Week, but walked away with awards for their contributions to the campaign.

 

Eastvale: Temporary Signs In Public Right Of Way

CITY OF EASTVALE

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(Image Courtesy: City of Eastvale)

Eastvale – Citizens, business owners, non-profit organizations and others are asked to please abide by the rules and criteria outlined below when placing Garage Sale signs – or other temporary signs – within the City of Eastvale.  Temporary signage in the Public Right of Way are defined as any commercial, non-commercial, political or other signs displayed for a limited period of time.

  • Temporary signs may be placed in the Public Right of Way during periods beginning at 4 p.m. Fridays, and ending by 7 p.m. Sundays. Signs left in place outside this period will be subject to removal.
  • All temporary signs placed in the Public Right of Way must:  -be free-standing and securely mounted on a wooden or metal stakes;  -be no higher than four (4) feet above grade;  -be no larger than six (6) square feet and no more than three (3) feet in either height or width;  -be constructed of substantial sturdy, durable and weather-proof material;  -be kept in good repair;  -be non-illuminated;  -include the contact name and phone number of the person responsible for the sign in a clearly legible manner, either on the front or back of the sign; and  -be located in a permitted location as defined in the illustration included herein.
  • Temporary signs in the Public Right of Way must be located at least 20 feet from the curved portion of the corner in order to maintain visibility for motorists, as shown in the illustration. In addition, the following applies:  -signs must be located at least two feet from the edge of a curb or sidewalk, or from the edge of the pavement if there is no curb or sidewalk.  -signs shall be installed so as not to damage plant materials, irrigation equipment or other public property.  -signs may not be placed on a sidewalk.  -signs may not be placed in a roadway median.  -signs may not be attached to utility poles, sign posts, fences, walls, or any other structure.

Eastvale: Make Your Garden California Friendly – Workshop

 STAFF REPORTS

Eastvale – In light of the significant drought that California is experiencing, this upcoming workshop might be the perfect opportunity for you to learn how to turn your garden into an eco-friendly showcase.

This class was previously offered in May, and is back by popular demand. Learn six new ways to update your garden to California’s current needs. The workshop will cover using a holistic approach to gardening, building a living soil sponge, rethinking the elements of your site, putting the right plants in the right places, using rainwater as a resource, and managing irrigation.

Saturday, November 15

            9 a.m. to 12 noon

            Eastvale Community Center

13820 Schleisman Road, Eastvale

 

RSVPs are required. To secure your spot at this fun and interesting workshop, contact the JCSD Conservation Coordinator at (951) 727-8007, or email aloukeh@jcsd.us.

 

Eastvale: Riverside Medical Clinic Simplifies Healthcare

BY K.P. SANDER

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Riverside Medical Clinic–Eastvale is located in the Cloverdale Marketplace, at 12742 Limonite Avenue. They can be reached at (951) 683-6370, or visit http://www.RiversideMedicalClinic.com.

Eastvale – The Riverside Medical Clinic has a long history of providing exemplary health care to patients throughout the Inland Empire.

Housing some of the area’s leading physicians, Riverside Medical Clinic’s five locations provide the latest in medical treatment and technologies to help ensure that the very best in health care is available.

Riverside Medical Clinic’s newest location in the city of Eastvale offers primary medical care for adults and children. With onsite Urgent Care, Imaging, and Laboratory services, this clinic can meet the majority of medical needs. Should a specialist be required, their Brockton Clinic is just minutes away in Riverside.

Physicians specializing in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology and Pediatrics are part of the Eastvale team, with Urgent Care hours available on the weekends.

In addition, to help facilitate your health care outside of business hours, Riverside Medical Clinic offers a secure, online connection with your doctor’s office so you can schedule appointments, request prescription refills, review your health history, and much more.

Riverside Medical Clinic in Eastvale is open Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Additional hours for Urgent Care and Imaging are available Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. They are located at 12742 Limonite Avenue, in the Cloverdale Marketplace next to Ralph’s Grocery Store. For more information, call (951) 683-6370, or visit http://www.RiversideMedicalClinic.com.

Riverside Medical Clinic…Legendary Care.

 

Eastvale: Chamber of Commerce Happenings for November

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Click on image to see what’s going on with the Eastvale Chamber of Commerce in the month of November.

The Eastvale Chamber of Commerce is welcoming everyone to participate in a number of events that they have scheduled for November.

Everything from the Good Morning Eastvale kick-off on Nov. 13, to the After Hours Mixer on Nov. 20, is designed to help businesses get connected and receive more exposure.

If you have always wanted to get involved with the Chamber, now is the perfect time. They are currently seeking five to six individuals to serve on their Board of Directors. If you have a passion to help local businesses thrive, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

This year, the Chamber will be hosting a special Chairman’s Gala to show business members how much they are appreciated, and why membership is an amazing investment. The event will not only focus on business recognition, but provide updates on the Chamber’s plans for 2015.

The Chamber of Commerce is located at 12523 Limonite Avenue, Suite 440-428. They can be reached at (951) 768-6000, or visit http://www.eastvalechamberofcommerce.org.

Let your business voice be heard…support the Eastvale Chamber of Commerce!

 

Eastvale: CNUSD Moves Toward Cloud-Based Technology

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CNUSD Superintendent Dr. Michael H. Lin explains the concept of Cloud-Based Technology at the Eastvale Town Hall Meeting on Oct. 28. (Photo Courtesy: Jennifer Madrigal)

BY JENNIFER MADRIGAL

Eastvale – The Corona-Norco Unified School District, consisting of 49 schools, is the largest school district in Riverside County, and the ninth largest district in California. CNUSD has been providing quality education to more than 53,000 students for over 120 years.

With eight schools – soon to be nine with the opening of Ronald Regan Elementary – in the City of Eastvale ensconced in CNUSD, local citizens have a keen ear tuned into talk of improvements that will upgrade outdated facilities and technologies, and bring some relief to the overcrowding that prevents some children from being able to attend their home school.

Up for vote at the Nov. 4 General Election is Measure GG, the $396 million bond that proposes to address the needs of outdated and aging facilities and technology. If approved, it will provide local funding to CNUSD schools that cannot be taken away by the state. On the bond’s agenda is the completion of Ronald Regan Elementary that should help, somewhat, with Eastvale’s overcrowding issues.

Technology, however, seems to be the biggest concern since most Eastvale schools are still relatively new. CNUSD Superintendent, Dr. Michael H. Lin, attended the Oct. 28 Eastvale Town Hall Meeting and provided a brief update. One of the key points of his report was a summary of the technology upgrades that the District has been working on.

The Los Angeles Unified School District famously suspended their $1 Billion iPad Program, of which half would have gone to Apple for the equipment, and the other half to upgrading the Wi-Fi and infrastructure for the schools. However, that district had already spent $61 million dollars on iPads for 58 schools, and now those schools do not have the infrastructure to support all the new technology. This is an example that Dr. Lin used when discussing the need for a correct and adequate infrastructure being put in place before the technology is acquired.

“The worst thing we could do would be to invest money into technology and not have the capacity to handle it,” said Lin.

For the past five to seven years, CNUSD has been proactive in building up the infrastructure so that the schools and the District would be able to support the growing technology. This “Back Bone Infrastructure” has included the installation of a 1-Gigabyte Fiber Link from each of the 49 schools back to the District office, according to Assistant Superintendent of IT, Dan Odipo. In addition, the District has been working on increasing Internet connectivity, as well as getting wireless technology to all of the schools.

Cloud-based sharing, or technology, is basically offline computing in which large groups of remote servers are networked to allow centralized data storage and access. “Clouds” can be classified as public, private – or even hybrid – making this technology the perfect vehicle for school districts and other large network businesses.

One of the issues, according to Odipo, is the lack of funds for wireless upgrades.

“We would like to be able to do all the upgrades at once, so that if we do a Level 1 Upgrade at one site – and then have to stop and come back – by the time we get back to that site, it’s already outdated,” Odipo said. He went on to express his desire to be able to upgrade all the schools as technology improves and enrollment grows.

Bill Newberry, Board of Education Member for CNUSD, says that “The District really has a handle on technology, and has been working closely with Cisco Systems and Microsoft to make this Cloud-based sharing a reality.”

With the basic “Back Bone Infrastructure” in place, Lin hopes that the passing of the Measure GG Bond will enable the District to continue with technology upgrades, including the continued advancement of the wireless infrastructure.

K.P. Sander contributed to this story.