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There Are No Magic Pills

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Nancy Stoops M.A., M.F.T Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

 By Nancy Stoops

There seems to be a pill for everything these days.  The advertising shows us that we can pop a pill and our depression and anxiety will be gone.  Nothing could be further from the truth. All the pills do, is lessen our symptoms.  The problem is the cause for the symptoms is still there.  It looks like all you need to do is take that pill and you will be healed, but it’s not true.  Granted, you may feel somewhat better for the meantime but the pill can only do so much. There will come a time where it is inevitable that you must deal with your stuff, if you are genuinely going to heal.  So I could see how a magic pill could be much less painful, but is really only a temporary solution.

I do understand there are many conditions that do require medication, but I believe low- grade depression and anxiety do not require the use of medication.  I believe there are many holistic approaches that will better serve your needs. My clients will journal, exercise, meditate, and look at the issues that are causing the depression and anxiety in the first place.  I find many times, it is an issue of helping a client correct a false belief system that was acquired in childhood.  So again, it’s about going back to something painful and dealing with it and then finally having the strength to let go of it.

To me, magic pills are like putting a Band-Aid on Cancer.  This just isn’t a very aggressive way to deal with the disease.  So how aggressive are you being with your depression or anxiety?  What are you waiting for?  Decide now is the time to finally get some help and get healed!

This article was written by Nancy Stoops M.A., M.F.T.  Nancy is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.  She has a private practice in Diamond Bar and is currently accepting new clients; she is also a motivational speaker who can inspire your employees or group members.  Nancy runs free family support groups, a group on loss for seniors, and groups on how to manage anger.    For more information about any of these services feel free to page her at (909) 229-0727.  You may e-mail Nancy at nancyjstoops@verizon.net.  You may purchase Nancy’s books Live, Heal and Grow and Midnight the Therapy Dog at Amazon.com.

Local Politics Over Dinner A Success

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Diamond Bar – The Diamond Bar Republican Women Federated (DBRWF) hosted a dinner and social gathering on Thursday, May 26. The event took place at the Diamond Bar Golf Course/Country Club, located at 22751 E. Golden Springs Drive in Diamond Bar.

The cost to attend was $25 and it included dinner. The social gathering started at 6:30 p.m. and the dinner began at 7 p.m.

The dinner was combined with the Puente Hills Republican Women Federated. The guest speaker was the Chairman of the California Republican Party, Jim Brulte.

“Jim will no doubt have some great insights for us, having just held the California Republican Party convention in Burlingame last weekend,” said a DBRWF newsletter.

It was an honor to have Jim Brulte as a special guest speaker at the event. He has many accomplishments such as; Chairman of the CA Republican Party in March 2013, 14 years in the CA State Legislature, recent Senate Republican Leader, joined CA Strategies to head up the IE office, and completed a term as a member of the Board of Visitors of the US Naval Academy.

Brulte has focused a lot of his efforts on education, regulatory reform, crime reduction, and common-sense legislation representing the IE to improve California’s business climate. He had been described as “arguably the most powerful elected Republican in California.”

This event was open to the public and opened to any political party. The newsletter encouraged anyone to attend and become up to date on California’s politics.

For future events, if you would like to attend, please contact Trisha at BrahmaMama1@aol.com.

History 101

Jaws Released

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Photo courtesy: Google Images

On June 20 in 1975, Jaws, a film directed by Steven Spielberg that made countless viewers afraid to go into the water, opens in theaters. The story of a great white shark that terrorizes a New England resort town became an instant blockbuster and the highest-grossing film in movie history until it was bested by 1977’s Star Wars.

Jaws was nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Picture category and took home three Oscars, for Best Film Editing, Best Original Score and Best Sound. The film, a breakthrough for director Spielberg, then 27-years-old, spawned three sequels.

The film starred Roy Scheider as principled police chief Martin Brody, Richard Dreyfuss as a marine biologist named Matt Hooper, and Robert Shaw as a grizzled fisherman called Quint. It was set in the fictional beach town of Amity, and based on a best-selling novel, released in 1973, by Peter Benchley. Subsequent water-themed Benchley bestsellers also made it to the big screen, including The Deep(1977).

With a budget of $12 million, Jaws was produced by the team of Richard Zanuck and David Brown, whose later credits include The Verdict (1982), Cocoon (1985) and Driving Miss Daisy (1989). Filming, which took place on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, was plagued by delays and technical difficulties, including malfunctioning mechanical sharks.

Jaws put now-famed director Steven Spielberg on the Hollywood map. Spielberg, largely self-taught in filmmaking, made his feature-length directorial debut with The Sugarland Express in 1974. The film was critically well-received but a box-office flop. Following the success of Jaws, Spielberg went on to become one of the most influential, iconic people in the film world, with such epics as Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), ET: the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), Jurassic Park (1993), Schindler’s List (1993) and Saving Private Ryan (1998). E.T., Jaws and Jurassic Park rank among the 10 highest-grossing movies of all time. In 1994, Spielberg formed DreamWorks SKG, with Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen. The company has produced such hits as American Beauty (1999), Gladiator (2001) and Shrek (2001).

 

Brahma Science Bowl Team Competes In DC

By Kelli Gile   

Photo courtesy: Kelli Gile Diamond Bar High took 3rd-place awards in their division at the 2016 National Science Bowl. Shown: Advisors Jose Marquez and Latitia Thomas, with students Brandon Hung, Jeff Chow, Miriam Sun, Leslie Sim, and Ben Chen.

Diamond Bar High School Jose Marquez, coach, Latitia Thomas, assistant coach, Brandon Hung, Jeff Chow, Miriam Sun, Ben Chen and Leslie Sim of Diamond Bear, CA, pose for a team photo during the 2016 National Science Bowl competition, Thursday, April 28, 2016, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jack Dempsey, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science)

Diamond Bar—A stellar group of Diamond Bar High School (DBHS) students took 3rd place in their division during the 2016 National Science Bowl held this month in Washington, D.C.

DBHS team members Miriam Sun, Jeff Chow, Leslie Sim, Ben Chen, and Brandon Hung qualified for nationals after winning the regional competition in February.

The academic competition tests students’ knowledge in all areas of science and mathematics, with more than 14,000 students from across the country participating in the bowl each year.

“Our students played brilliantly, showing strong competitive spirit, and sportsmanship,” said science teacher Jose Marquez, who coaches the team with math teacher Latitia Thomas.

Teams face off in a fast-paced format as they answer questions about biology, chemistry, Earth science, physics, energy, and math.

After getting off to a slow start and losing the first two rounds, the Diamond Bar students regrouped and won six consecutive rounds by impressive margins.

In the exciting last round, while down 14 points, DBHS buzzed in and answered the final question, along with a bonus question, earning the needed points to end the game in a tie.

“I have never been more proud to be a Brahma!” said Marquez, adding that DBHS, one of the largest public schools at the competition, was just one point away from moving on to the next round. “Our students achieved academic success while competing with class and poise. They left an indelible mark at the event.”

The National Science Bowl was created in 1991 to encourage students to excel in math and science and pursue careers in those fields. The two seniors on the DBHS team are doing just that.

Next year, Miriam Sun will study biology at Caltech, while Jeff Chow plans to focus on bioengineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

“Attending the National Science Bowl with some of Diamond Bar’s best and brightest was definitely a highlight from high school!” Chow said.

 

Need A Plumber?

Pastor Mark Hopper

Pastor Mark Hopper

 By Pastor Mark Hopper

I shared in my last article about discovering a major water leak at our house just before we left town for a week.  I was grumpy to have a water leak but grateful that we discovered it before we left on our trip.

I have built several room additions and helped on construction projects at our church.  I am willing to do repairs on our house, too.  The problem is that sometimes I don’t have the right tools or enough experience to finish the job.

Probably the smart thing to do is call a plumber who has the tools and experience to get the job done quickly and properly.  But, plumbers cost money.  So I thought I would try to fix the water leak myself.

As soon as we returned home from our trip, I changed clothes and got to work.  The leaky pipe was right next to the foundation.  It was the main supply line leading from the street to the pipe that enters our house.

I used my shovel and a hand tool to clear away the dirt and expose the pipe.  Thankfully, the water had dried up during the past week so I wasn’t working in a pile of mud.

I was able to cut the copper pipe below the leak and proceeded to solder a new coupling on to it.  Then I removed the valve leading to the sprinkler system and soldered a new valve on the line.  I also decided to put in a new valve on the main line to the house too.

I must say that it looked pretty good!  Progress was slow, but I was feeling confident that we would have the water on again by the end of the day.

When I got the last pieces in place, it was almost dark.  A neighbor came over to inspect my progress.  When I turned the water on again at the street, I still had a small leak!  After all of those hours digging, disassembling and repairing the water line, I still had a leak.  Bummer!

When we went to bed that night, we still had a leak in the line.  It was much smaller than the original problem, but we still had a leak.  We turned the water on briefly to shower and refill the toilets then turned it off again at the street for the night.

Early in the morning, I went back to the hardware store and got a new rubber gasket that I thought might solve the problem.  No luck – the leak was still there.  Finally, I came to my senses and called a plumber!

The plumber and his helper arrived in a few hours and they were able to fix the leak.  I didn’t feel too bad when I saw that it took him two tries to get it right!  Finally, no more leaks!

I don’t think we really appreciate having running water in our homes.  We turn the faucet and expect water in our sinks and showers.  It is very inconvenient to not have running water.  I am thankful for water that works!

I am also thankful for plumbers who come when we call and have the tools and experience to fix our problems.  Three cheers for plumbers!

I am also thankful that God comes to our aid when we call and that He is able to fix our problems.  A verse in the Bible says, “Let us draw near (in prayer) with confidence to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help (us) in our time of need” (Hebrews 4:16).

If you have a water problem – call a plumber.  If you have a personal problem – call on God.  He is ready and willing to help you in your time of need.

 

Pastor Mark Hopper is from the Evangelical Free Church of Diamond Bar, 3255 South Diamond Bar Blvd.  Sunday services are 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.  For more information, call (909) 594-7604 or visit Efreedb.org.

Diamond Bar: Free Vacation Home Checks

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Diamond Bar– Going on vacation this summer? The City of Diamond Bar encourages you to call Diamond-Bar Walnut Sheriff’s Station and add them as part of your pre-travel preparation.

The Sheriff’s Station will be offering free vacation checks for the days you will be out of town, which includes a Sheriff’s Deputy or trained Volunteer Patrol member who will perform a security inspection outside of your home. They will do inspections including: checking the doors and windows for signs of forced entry, and collection and disposing of unsolicited commercial flyers lying on the driveway or porches.

The Sheriff’s Station also suggests other ways to further protect your home while you are away including: postponing the delivery or your mail, have one of your neighbors pick up your mail or newspapers to prevent it from piling up, and installing exterior lights that operate on a dawn-to-dusk, or timer function to create the illusion that you are home.

You may contact the Sheriff’s Station to learn more about this service or request a vacation check by calling (909) 595-2264. You may also go in person by visiting the Sheriff’s Department at 21695 E. Valley Boulevard in Walnut.

OurWeeklyNews.com Complete Edition 6.18.16

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Above The Tavern: Finding Purpose

By Michael Armijo

Once again, I was above the Tavern finishing grief counseling and I held such a heavy heart.
I walked in unbroken and in spirit but as we talked openly and honestly, I came to a revaluation: this is the way I used to talk with my good friends who had passed. I guess I was in therapy each time I spoke to them. I realized a good friend is really your best therapist.
During our discussion, I explained that I came to the realization that life has many layers. And in our family, we have a buried layer of self-destruction.
For me, this layer has been buried under my friends, my job, my son, and my daughter. Well, now my son is married, my daughter is married, my job runs well, and my friends have died. So I believe that I had finally exposed the layer of self-destruction.
I had the option of going with the life of forgiveness or of the pre-programmed life of self destruction. This destruction took my sisters life, crippled my mom, and is taking the life of another sister as we speak. It wasn’t a voluntarily thought out option, but an embedded impulse that was subconsciously taught over a period of years; and unfortunately, during crucial developmental years. Thankfully, I have been able to overcome this horrendous path through the love of God and through the love of a few family members and friends who realized I was worth more in my focus than I was in my dismay. These are the ones who realized the teachings of the Bible: “everything is temporary”. These are true Christians, not the ones who are constantly pretending to be.
So what I’ve learned is that I could be an advocate or a victim. I’ve learned that what I needed to do was to find new meaning and purpose. Otherwise, the connection ends up to be empty feelings filling up with the wrong substances and people.
What was also interesting was I realized that self destruction comes in many forms, and for me it was mostly people. I had a tendency to seek some who were unhealthy for me. I had to, and continually have to, be careful of my choices.
So I must find new purpose and meaning. I must find an outlet that means a lot to me; a desire, something substantial. This great advice had brought me peace and focus. So I will continue to seek and I shall find. This is what I’ve learned, while in counseling, above the tavern.

Law Enforcement Torch Run

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Chino– On Monday, June 6, Officers from the Chino Police Department (Chino PD) and California Institution for Men (CIM) partnered to participate in the “Flame of Hope” Special Olympics Torch Run. This is an annual event that Chino PD personnel support.

The torch exchange took place at Ramona Avenue and Chino Hills Parkway, started at approximately 1 p.m. when the Chino Hills Police Department passed it onto the Chino PD and CIM. Officers ran the torch north on Ramona Avenue, east on Philadelphia Avenue, north on Monte Vista Avenue, to Phillips Boulevard, where it was then passed on to the Montclair Police Department.

The Law Enforcement Torch Run was created in 1981, and has grown to involve more than 85,000 law enforcement officers. The event is part of a larger worldwide spectrum, the officers and athletes run the torch to the Opening Ceremonies of local Special Olympic competitions, state, and national games. For children and adults with intellectual disability, Special Olympics offers free year-round athletic training and competition opportunities. Their focus is to help them become physically fit to live happier, healthier and longer lives.

7 Helpful Hacks For Quick Kitchen Cleanup

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Prepare. Eat. Clean up. Repeat. In the kitchen, it’s a never-ending cycle of conquering messes. These seven simple cleaning hacks, tips and products that will cut down time spent restoring order in your space.

  1. Start with the Sink- Before cooking, always empty the sink to make space for washing dirty items, including your hands. Combat lingering odors from garlic or onions by rubbing your hands on your stainless steel sink to remove the smell. Be sure to disinfect the sink first, as research shows that Salmonella and E. coli are found on 45 percent of kitchen sinks!
  2. Find a Fabulous Faucet- Rethink your faucet. Simplify cleanup with a high-arc pull down spout, which provides extra room for large pots and pans, and the ability to reach all corners of the sink. Plus, new spray technologies, such as Moen’s Power Clean, can provide more spray power while containing splash and minimizing mess. Greater force means faster cleanup and less water used on tough-to-rinse foods, like peanut butter.
  3. Make Microwave Miracles- Your sink and faucets are the workhorses of the kitchen, but your microwave is probably next in line. So, what happens if your eggs explode or your sauce splatters? Place a bowl of water with cut lemons in the microwave and run it until the water boils. Let it sit for a few minutes to allow the steam to loosen the splatter and then wipe clean. In the future, always cover your items with a microwave-safe lid, paper towel or even a coffee filter!
  4. Get Creative with Coffee Filters- Coffee filters are perfect for many cleaning (or mess prevention) hacks in the kitchen. They work as a spoon rest, a strainer or a wrap for ice cream cones to catch drips, and can be placed under greasy foods like bacon or french fries to soak up excess oil and cut down on cleanup (and calories).
  5. Go Streak-Free – Tired of the constant fingerprints and streaks on stainless appliances? Ditch harsh cleaners for a simple solution: water and a microfiber cloth, which feature microscopic fibers that pick up more than regular cloths. Better yet, choose faucets and appliances with finishes that repel these unsightly marks, such as Moen’s exclusive Spot Resist faucet finish, which helps resist fingerprints and water spots.
  1. Don’t Trash Food: Dispose It- More than 60 million homeowners rely on garbage disposals to assist with daily kitchen cleanup, according to Moen Consumer & Market Insights. This handy appliance can significantly reduce the amount of trash you create, which means sending less to the landfill and fewer smelly garbage cans! Choose a powerful, dependable garbage disposal, such as Moen’s complete line that quickly and powerfully grinds food scraps, allowing you to spend more time at the dinner table and less time at the sink.
  2. Protect the Pantry- Most pantry doors are shut for a reason — there’s a mess lurking in there! From sugar spills to syrup leaks, many shelves are a sticky situation. Non-adhesive shelf liners are an ideal solution for easy cleanup. The solid surface will help contain spills and, since they’re machine-washable, you can toss the liner in the wash and re-use it.

Life in the kitchen is messy, but with a few tips and updates, cleanup can be a breeze.

 

Applications For Family Festival

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Walnut– Early Bird Discount Ends June 23 for The 2016 Walnut Family Festival that will be held October 8 at Suzanne Park.

You may obtain the application online at http://www.ci.walnut.ca.us (keyword: Family Festival) or you may also contact the Walnut Community Services Department at (909) 598-5605 and have the application mailed to you.

The following is available for booth applications:

  • Arts & Crafts
  • Business Expo
  • Community Awareness (for non-profit and community service groups)
  • Game Booths (for non-profit and community service groups)
  • Family Festival Parade

Stay Connected with the City of Walnut and be a part of the Walnut Family Festival today!

Did You Know?

How Banks And Other Businesses Can  Avoid Becoming Cyber-Crime Victims

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In February, Bangladesh’s central bank saw $81 million disappear out a virtual window. Now it’s been revealed that, although the computer hackers used custom-made malware, they probably didn’t need to work up a cyber sweat while pulling off their long-distance theft. The bank had no firewalls to defend against intruders and its computers were linked to global-financial networks through second-hand routers that cost $10.

Apparently, the heist couldn’t have been any simpler if it had been drawn up in the lunch line at an elementary school cafeteria.

“It’s stunning that a major institution would leave itself so defenseless in this day and age when everyone should know that cyber criminals are waiting for you to let your guard down,” says Gary S. Miliefsky, CEO of SnoopWall (www.snoopwall.com), a company that specializes in cyber security.

But he says the episode can serve as a cautionary tale for other banks and any businesses that want to protect themselves against today’s cyber versions of Bonnie and Clyde.

“Most companies have some vulnerability and it doesn’t take a sophisticated attack to cause a security breach,” Miliefsky says. “Often on the hackers’ end of things, it just takes patience.”

For example, he says, a cyber criminal can gain access by sending a company an email with an attachment called a Remote Access Trojan, or RAT, that looks like a normal file. All it takes is for an unsuspecting employee to open that file and, voila, security is compromised.

That’s bad for companies, of course, but it’s also bad for consumers, whose bank account, credit card and other private information is at risk.

Miliefsky says it’s important to go on the offensive. Among his recommendations:

  • Employers need to train their staffs.Those employees sitting at their computers each day are a company’s first line of defense. An errant click on the wrong email is like unlocking the front door, so employees should be made aware of the dangers and told what do about suspicious email.
    • Companies should routinely update their defenses.Outdated technology and outdated security software make a company’s computers vulnerable to attack. It’s important that businesses periodically review their IT operations to make sure what worked last year still provides the needed security.
    • Consumers must take their own safety measures. It would be nice to expect banks and retailers to protect consumer information, but the average person can’t count on that. Miliefsky suggests consumers take personal security measures such as frequently changing passwords and deleting any phone apps they don’t use. Many apps contain malware that can spy on you.

“Most people log onto the internet every day without much thought about how susceptible they are to being hacked,” Miliefsky says. “It takes vigilance to protect yourself against cyber criminals who are working hard to figure their way around security measures.”

Signed, Sealed, and Delivered!

Photo courtesy: Kelli Gile Diamond Bar High School senior Tony DiDonato signed to play soccer at California State University, San Bernardino.

Photo courtesy: Kelli Gile
Diamond Bar High School senior Tony DiDonato signed to play soccer at California State University, San Bernardino.

By Kelli Gile

Diamond Bar—Three talented Diamond Bar High School (DBHS) athletes have been recruited to play sports in college.

Senior Tony DiDonato, 17, will continue his successful run on the soccer field next year at California State University, San Bernardino.

“I’m happy and can’t wait to join the program!” he said during a scholarship signing celebration last month.

A Brahma team member all four years, DiDonato most recently captained the league championship team with one of the best records in school history.

Along with being a leader, DiDonato is also known for the versatility of being able to handle every offensive and defensive position.

“When I first started playing, I was always a forward, then on club I began playing on defense,” he explained.

DiDonato began playing indoor soccer at four-years-old in Diamond Bar, graduated to AYSO, and has played on Legends for the past seven years.

“I’ve been wanting to play college soccer since I was 10-years-old; it’s a dream!”  he said.

He has an interest in pursuing criminal justice and business in college, and maybe one day going into law. “My mom’s a lawyer; it might just fit in with the family name!”

But for now, you can bet that being on the soccer field is Tony DiDonato’s favorite place to be.

Photo courtesy: Kelli Gile Centerfielder Keola Viloria received a scholarship to play baseball at University of Antelope Valley.

Photo courtesy: Kelli Gile
Centerfielder Keola Viloria received a scholarship to play baseball at University of Antelope Valley.

“There’s such a rush of adrenaline and emotion, especially when you play with teammates that you love. There’s nothing else like it!

 

 

Centerfielder Keola Viloria, 18, received a scholarship to play at University of Antelope Valley.

Viloria played Brahma baseball all four years, securing his first varsity start during sophomore year.

He picked up a baseball glove before starting kindergarten, and never put it down.

“When I’m out there (on the field) all worries just go away. It’s my getaway zone!” he commented.

“I love baseball! Every single team I’m on those guys become my brothers!”

Safety Connor Donohue, 17, will play football as a preferred walk-on at Colorado State Un

Photo courtesy: Kelli Gile Diamond Bar High School senior Connor Donohue has committed to play football at Colorado State University.

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Diamond Bar High School senior Connor Donohue has committed to play football at Colorado State University.

iversity.

 

“I’m really excited to be on the team,” said Donohue, who goes off to camp to begin training on June 13, which just happens to be his birthday.

Donohue didn’t begin playing football until his freshman year because before that he was focusing on soccer.

But it was a foregone conclusion that someday, he would end up picking up a pigskin.

“My dad was a big Cowboys fan and we always watched football,” he said. “So, I always knew I was going to play!”

He made the varsity team his sophomore year.

Donahue plans to major in business administration or mechanical engineering.

 

 

 

 

Chino PD Arrest Homicide Suspect

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Photo Courtesy City of Chino

Chino–On Sunday, June 5, Chino Police Investigators arrested Alejandro Delacruz, age 33 of Chino, for the murder of missing person Jorge Romo, age 35 of Eastvale.

Romo’s family reported him missing on May 28, and he was last seen on May 26, following a fight with the suspect Alejandro Delacruz at the 8000 block of Pine Avenue. The fight wasn’t reported to the Chino Police Department until June 1. Detectives issued missing persons under suspicious circumstances crime bulletin after a preliminary investigation. During the investigation, Detectives discovered the suspect had struck Romo multiple times with an unknown weapon.

According to reports, Delacruz fled the scene and Romo was also unable to be located. Witnesses were interviewed and detectives determined Delacruz placed Romo’s body in his pick-up truck and dumped it at an unknown location.

Workers in the area of the 16600 block of Hellman Avenue located Romo’s deceased body in a field on Saturday, June 4, just before 3 p.m.

With continued investigation, detectives located Delacruz hiding in a resident in the 17300 block in the City of Fontana. On June 5, he was arrested at the West Valley Detention Center for murder.

The motive for the homicide is still under investigation. Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact the Chino Police Department at (909) 628-1234.

 

IE News: Reckless Chase

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Murrieta– The California Highway Patrol (CHP) attempted a traffic stop on June 1, observing a silver Nissan Versa traveling southbound on I-215 with speeds of up to 80 mph. The suspect was later identified as David Brown, 25-years-old, and resident of San Bernardino.

As the driver of the Nissan Versa was exiting Murrieta Hot Springs Road, he failed to yield and accelerated, driving erratically and performing several illegal maneuvers in attempt to elude the CHP Sergeant. The driver then started traveling the opposite way on Murrieta Hot Springs Road.

CHP sergeant lost sight of the vehicle after it pulled into a business parking lot on the corner of Murrieta Hot Springs Road and Alta Murrieta Drive.

Together, the CHP and Murrieta Police Department units pursued the Nissan Versa as the driver continued driving in a reckless manner. The suspect entered a dead end area, making a U-turn in attempt to continuing fleeing officers. CHP utilized legal intervention to terminate the pursuit for driving and safety concerns of the community.

The vehicle became disabled, Brown was taken into custody and booked at Southwest Detention Facility for two counts of felony evading, two no bail warrants for possession of a stolen vehicle and violation of probation.

 

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.

Straight Talk With Danice

Buying a puppy without my permission – a Letter from Barb

 

Danice Akiyoshi

Danice Akiyoshi

By Danice Akiyoshi

 

Q: I was out of town for a week when my mother was sick.  I came home to find a new puppy in the house.  My husband gave in to the kids when they visited his friend who had a batch of puppies to get rid of.  I am mad at my husband.  I have always said no to the kids when they ask for a dog because I don’t want the extra work.  He knows how I feel.  Every hamster, fish, or bird they bring home falls on me to take care of.  And a dog is ten times more work with walking and grooming needs.    I promised myself that I am not taking care of this dog or any other new animals.  I am already really busy. Eventually, I believe my husband and the kids will lose interest and the poor animal will suffer.  I am hardly talking to my husband.  Please respond right away, I don’t know what to do.

 

A: Feeling disrespected is a terrible thing and will greatly diminish your relationship with your husband if you don’t get things cleared up right away.  You need to have a serious conversation with your husband that determines the items that are non-negotiable in your marriage.  Adopting pets without your agreement should definitely be on the list. Your husband was 100% wrong to bring a pet into your household without you being on board to participate.  Sit down with him and present him with a list of what it takes to tend to a puppy/dog properly.  If he is willing to be 100% responsible for the dog’s daily care then you should find a way to agree and carry on with your life.  If he breaks his agreement about the care and it falls to you more than three times, get him to agree that he has thirty days to find a new and appropriate home for the dog.  If he won’t agree to being responsible for the care at all, then the same thirty days to find the puppy a new home applies.  When the kids start crying, direct them to their dad.  This situation is his creation and he should be the one to solve it.  Putting you in the position of having to be “the bad guy” in the eyes of your children is also quite inconsiderate.  Deal with that issue as well.

 

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