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Senate Approves Measure to Restore Funding to Eastvale and 3 other Riverside County Cities

By Marissa Mitchell

(SACRAMENTO) – Early this month, Senate Bill 130 was approved by the California State Senate (34-0), thus restoring vital funding to for the newly incorporated cities of Eastvale, Jurupa Valley, Menifee, and Wildomar. The bill was later approved by the California State Assembly on a bipartisan vote of 72-1.

Senator Richard Roth of Riverside declared regarding the passage, “For too long, Sacramento has failed to provide our region with its fair share. There is no reason why these particular cities should be excluded from receiving an equitable share of state revenue which every other California city receives. SB 130 is a critical measure of fairness and equity, and I thank my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for their support and for recognizing how important this funding is for our cities’ residents.”

The City of Eastvale will receive funds that they were not privy to prior to passage of Bill 130. Instead, because each of the four cities were incorporated before the passage of Senate Bill 89 (2011), they suffered great financial difficulties. Senate Bill 89 was one of the steps that the legislature took to close the state budget gap, and resulted in cities which had incorporated after 2004 losing critical public safety and municipal services funding previously given to all newly incorporated cities.

Senator Roth would continue, “Riverside County’s four newest cities are one step closer to receiving the funding they deserve and, in the case of Jurupa Valley, desperately need. This is an issue I have fought for since before I was even elected, and I am proud to have a strong partner in Assembly member Sabrina Cervantes (D-Corona) in ensuring our cities and region receive their fair share from Sacramento.”

Assembly member Sabrina Cervantes (D-Corona) and Senator Richard D. Roth (D-Riverside) issued the following joint statement on their support for SB 130: “We thank our colleagues on both sides of the aisle for supporting SB 130 and recognizing how important this funding is for our cities’ residents. For too long, Sacramento has failed to provide our region with its fair share. SB 130 is a critical measure of fairness and equity which ensures Riverside County’s four newest cities will once again have the resources they need to keep our neighborhoods and families safe.

“This is a major victory that will provide these four cities with the funding they deserve and, in the case of Jurupa Valley, desperately need. There is no reason why these particular cities should be excluded from receiving an equitable share of state revenue which every other California city receives. We look forward to receiving the Governor’s signature on this measure and finally delivering a fair share of resources to our cities.”

SB 130 will now go on to Governor Jerry Brown for his approval or veto.
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Sabrina Cervantes represents the 60th District of the California State Assembly, which encompasses the communities of Corona, Eastvale, Jurupa Valley, Norco, and a portion of the City of Riverside.
Senator Richard D. Roth represents the 31st State Senate District, which includes the communities of Corona, Eastvale, Jurupa Valley, March Air Reserve Base, Moreno Valley, Norco, and Perris. Prior to his election, he served for 32 years in the United States Air Force, retiring in 2007 in the grade of Major General.

Wal-Mart Supercenter Being Built In Eastvale

Eastvale municipality leaders have approved the development of a Walmart supercenter.

By Marissa Mitchell

Eastvale – A new Wal-Mart Supercenter will be built in the city of Eastvale, as ratified by city council members. The Supercenter at large will feature Walmart and other stores, bearing the name “Eastvale Crossings”

On April 26, the project was unanimously approved for building. It will be built on the southeast corner of Limonite and Archibald. In the center covering over 25 acres, the Walmart itself will be approximately 192,000 square feet and include a gas station. Subsequent developments on other parcels of land will be subject to city and Planning Commission review, according to City Manager Michele Nissen.

Per city planning documents, the project will also feature a drive-through pharmacy for Eastvale residents. Time frame for construction, however, has yet to be determined.

Walmart spokeswoman Delia Garcia stated by phone, “The approval is the first step. We’re very early in the process here.”

The planning project is projected to serve not just Eastvale but also the surrounding communities, including Ontario, Chino, Norco, and Jurupa Valley, said officials.

Garcia added, “We know that many of our customers are already shopping at other Wal-Marts in Chino and Corona, and this will be a convenience to our Eastvale customers, but we’ll also serve a broader area.”

This novel Wal-Mart supercenter is expected to garner around $375,000 a year in sales tax revenue for the city, Nissen stated, which will help the city overall in many ways. In general, average sales tax revenue for any Wal-Mart supercenter can range from $250,000 to $900,000 per year, so the estimate is conservative.

“Those dollars go straight into the city’s general fund,” Nissen declared. “Ultimately, it’s up to the City Council and myself to decide how those dollars are spent, but it’s based on the needs of the community.” And, as a rapidly growing community, the needs are many.

Moreover, the new center is anticipated to help ease a challenge for the city, said Brandon Plott:   “For the last six years, we’ve been able to maintain a solvent budget, but it’s been very challenging. The topic of gaining more sales tax revenue comes up and Wal-Mart brings that to the city.”

More revenue generated leads in turn to greater benefits of the community at large. Simply the project in and of itself is expected to create approximately 100 construction jobs and around 300 retail jobs for the city.

The Wal-Mart will include a full grocery department, giving citizens choices and flexibility in food shopping in and around the marketplace of Eastvale.

Plott stated, “It does bring a level of service to the city that the residents want. People can shop for something at a lower price and it brings a level of competition to the city, which is good for our local economy. I think people want to pay lower prices for products.”

Woman Charged With Murder In DUI Crash That Killed Child

By SBSD

 

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.  – A 34-year-old Redlands woman has been charged with murder and multiple counts in connection with a DUI crash in San Bernardino that killed 3-year-old Michael Flores.

Crystal Fuentes was arrested Thursday after striking and killing the child who was crossing Base Line Street in a crosswalk with his family.

“This is every parent’s worst nightmare, to lose a child,” District Attorney Mike Ramos said. “When I heard about the deadly crash that took the life of 3-year-old Michael Flores, my heart broke for him and his family.”

Fuentes is charged with one count of Murder, one count of Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated, one count of Driving While Under the Influence of Alcohol – Prior Convictions, one count of Driving with a .08% Blood Alcohol Content – Prior Convictions, and one count of Driving When Privilege Suspended for Prior DUI Conviction.

Arraignment details are still pending (Case # FSB17001651). When arraignment information becomes available, it will be posted on the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Twitter account (@sbcountyda). No further information will be released at this time.

Miguel’s Jr. Hosts Battle for Burritos to Raise Funds for SoCal Schools

City of Eastvale

Corona – Miguel’s Jr. welcomes back the epic Battle for Burritos fundraising competition between five Southern California High Schools now through April 30. This year competition includes Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Santiago High School, Norco High School, Corona High School and Centennial High School and all are competing for free lunch from Miguel’s Jr. plus cash donations to support the winning schools.

Visit any Miguel’s Jr. now through April 30 and mention the preferred participating school mascot when placing an order. The school with the most mascot mentions will receive a free lunch for all students from Miguel’s Jr. plus a $1 donation for each mention up to $500.

The top three participating schools with the most mascot mentions at the end of the month will receive an additional cash donation of $2,500 for 1st place, $1,000 for 2nd place and $500 for 3rd place. The winners will be announced on May 1 via Miguel’s Jr. social media.

“We are thrilled to be hosting our second annual Battle for Burritos to support some of the local high schools. Tapping into each school’s competitive team spirit has been a fun way for us to get involved and show support,” commented Steve Rezner, Miguel’s Jr. Director of Marketing, “We hope to continue the tradition and expand the Battle for Burritos program to include more schools throughout Southern California.”

For more information about Miguel’s Jr. 2nd annual Battle for Burritos, visit miguelsjr.com/battle. Follow the competition and support your favorite high school using #BattleForBurritos and #MiguelsJR.

 

Eastvale City Council Recap

By Tiana Goegebuer

Eastvale – The February 22nd City Council Meeting was attended by Council Members Rigby, Rush, and Plott, as well as Mayor Pro Tem Lorimore and Mayor Tessari. The invocation was led by Pastor Ed Moreno from New Day Christian Church, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Lorimore. After a moment of silence to honor the fallen Police Officer from the City of Whittier, the Council moved into a Closed Session.

In the Presentations/Announcements portion of the meeting, Mayor Tessari invited Captain Rossi from Fire Station 31 to accept the Safely Surrender Baby Month proclamation. The Council then moved Item 10 on the Agenda, the City Manager’s Report, to this portion of the meeting.

Next, the meeting progressed to the Public Comments section, a resident stated his concerns about birthing homes in Eastvale, to which the Council responded by saying that since the issue is currently part of an ongoing investigation, not much information could be given without harming the pursuit.

The Consent Calendar was discussed next, and all Items were passed 5-0.

In the City Council Business section, Item 9.1 involved Richard Wall being sworn in to the Public Safety Commission. Item 9.2, an Investment Portfolio Update was approved 5-0. Item 9.3, Solar Powered Receptacles Project Overview and Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Senior Administrative Analyst Rodriguez was continued to a later meeting. Item 9.4, Pavement Management System Update was approved 5-0. Item 9.5, Draft Truck Route Study Update was approved 5-0. For Item 9.6 , the Appointment of Ad-Hoc Committee, the Council voted 5-0 to appoint an ad-hoc committee comprised of two planning and two public safety commissioners with alternates, plus two community members selected by City Staff.

The meeting adjourned with closing statements by the Council and City Staff. ■

Former Scout Camp Counselor Arrested

By SBSD

In October of 2015, the victim and his parents reported to the Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Station that Sean Lee, an adult male, sexually assaulted the victim, a 16 year old minor. The case was immediately transferred to the Specialized Investigations Division – Crimes Against Children Detail (CACD).

Detectives determined Sean Lee worked as a camp counselor at a Boy Scout Camp in Cedar Glen, in San Bernardino County, during the summer months of 2015. The victim attended the same camp during June of 2015 when he was allegedly assaulted by Lee at the camp. Detectives conducted a lengthy investigation and numerous interviews of persons who attended or worked at the camp during that time frame. Following that investigation, an arrest warrant for Sean Lee was obtained on December 30th, 2016, for the charges of PC 288a(b)(1), oral copulation of a minor, and PC 286(f), sodomy of an unconscious victim. Lee surrendered to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Chino Hills Station on January 1, 2017, and was subsequently booked at the West Valley Detention Center.

Lee’s bail was set for $100,000. At approximately 2108 hours, Lee was released from WVDC after posting bail. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is releasing Lee’s booking photograph in the event other camp staff or attendees witnessed Lee engaged in unlawful behavior.

Sheriff Station Commanders Promoted

Courtesy City of Eastvale

Sheriff Stan Sniff has appointed 2 new Chief Deputies on December 22, 2016, to fill existing vacancies created by recent retirements within the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.

Captain Cheryl Evans was appointed to Chief Deputy and will oversee Corrections Operations, which consists of jail facilities in Blythe, Indio, Banning, Temecula and Riverside. She has served in the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department for 22 years.

Chief Deputy Cheryl Evans began her law enforcement career in 1991 with the Corona Police Department, where she volunteered as a Reserve Police Officer. After joining the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, she worked in the Corrections Division assigned to the Blythe Jail, and later, patrol at the Blythe Sheriff’s Station, now known as the Colorado River Station.

In 1997, Chief Deputy Evans transferred to the Moreno Valley Station, where she worked patrol, traffic, and the Problem Oriented Policing (POP) team. In 2003, she promoted to the rank of Corporal within the Moreno Valley Station. In 2004, Chief Evans was promoted to the rank of Investigator within the Moreno Valley Station and later transferred to the Special Investigations Bureau, assigned to the Central Homicide Unit.

Chief Deputy Evans was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 2005,and transferred to the Perris Station. Her assignments while at the Perris Station included supervising patrol, traffic and the field training program.

In 2009, Chief Deputy Evans promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and returned to the Moreno Valley Station where she held assignments in patrol, administration, and the detective bureau. In 2012,she transferred to the Personnel Bureau.

In 2014, Chief Deputy Evans was promoted to the rank of Captain by Sheriff Stan Sniff and assigned to the Coordinated Custody Management Unit (CCMU). In 2015, she was assigned as the commander of the Robert Presley Detention Center (RPDC) and most recently, as the commander overseeing Court Services East.

Chief Deputy Evans possesses a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and a Master’s degree in public administration, both awarded from California State University, San Bernardino. She is also a graduate of the Sherman Block Leadership Institute(SLI).

Chief Evans lives in the city of Riverside with her husband and five-year-old son.

Captain Jason B. Horton was appointed to Chief Deputy and will oversee West Field Operations which consists of the Jurupa Valley, Moreno Valley and Perris Sheriff’s Stations, the Special Investigations Bureau (SIB), as well as the Sheriff’s Media Information Bureau (MIB). He has served in the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department for 23 years.

Jason B. Horton joined the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department in 1989 as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff assigned to the Sheriff’s Riverside Station, which is now replaced by the Jurupa Valley Station. In 1993, he was hired as a Deputy Sheriff and attended the 125th Basic Peace Officers’ Academy.

Upon academy graduation, he was assigned to the Southwest Detention Center. He later completed assignments at the Hemet, Perris and Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Stations. While in field operations, Horton was promoted to the ranks of Senior Deputy Sheriff and Corporal and held collateral assignments as a Field Training Officer (FTO), Special Enforcement Team (SET) member, and School Resource Officer (SRO).

In 2004, Chief Deputy Horton was promoted to Sergeant and worked in the Corrections Division, and later at the Ben Clark Training Center (BCTC) and Perris Station. While in Perris, he worked on the transition of the city of Menifee becoming a sheriff’s contract city.

In 2009, Chief Deputy Horton was promoted to Lieutenant. As a Lieutenant, he held assignments at the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility (SCF), Jurupa Valley Station, and the Special Investigations Bureau (SIB). While in Jurupa Valley, Horton worked on the transition of the cities of Eastvale and Jurupa Valley becoming sheriff’s contract cities.

Chief Deputy Horton was promoted to Captain in 2013 by Sheriff Stan Sniff and served as the Coordinated Custody Management Unit (CCMU) Commander. In April 2014, he was transferred to the Jurupa Valley Station as the commander and as chief of police for the cities Eastvale, Jurupa Valley, and Norco.

Chief Deputy Horton holds a Bachelor’s Degree from California State University San Bernardino in Criminal Justice and a Master’s Degree from the University of Redlands in Management. He is a graduate of Class 214 of the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership course (SLI). He has served as an academy instructor for 16 years, teaching topics in law, supervision and defensive tactics.

Chief Deputy Horton is the fourth generational member of his family to serve in law enforcement, which started with his great-grandfather being a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. He and his wife Jacqueline have four children and reside in Riverside.

Ontario Man Arrested For Robbery

By SBSD

On December 21, 2016, at approximately 1:00 pm, deputies from the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department responded to a report of an armed robbery at 8880 Archibald Avenue. Preliminary information obtained at the scene indicated the suspect left on foot and was in possession of a handgun. For an abundance of caution, Rancho Middle School, Cucamonga Elementary, and Bear Gulch Elementary were placed on school lockdowns until deputies rendered the surrounding area safe.

Through evidence gathered at the scene, detectives were able to identify the suspect as Cristopher Seagraves. On December 22, 2016, at approximately 1:00 pm, detectives contacted Seagraves at his residence in Ontario. Seagraves was taken into custody without incident. Detectives obtained a search warrant for Seagraves’ residence and located evidence connecting him to the armed robbery.

Seagraves was arrested and booked into the West Valley Detention Center for armed robbery, and his bail was set at $100,000. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department at (909) 477-2800.Callers wishing to remain anonymous may contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463), or you may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com

 

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

By City of Eastvale

Eastvale— This holiday season, the Eastvale police will be out looking for drunk & drugged drivers as part of a special year-end Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement mobilization.

“Beginning December 16 and continuing into the New Year, you will see stepped up enforcement watching closely for anyone who is driving impaired,” said Sergeant Bill Davis. “We want to keep our roads safe for holiday travelers, so we will have zero tolerance for drunk or drugged driving.”

As part of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign period, police, sheriff and the CHP will be deploying DUI Checkpoints and DUI Saturation Patrols during the upcoming 17-day DUI crackdown throughout the region. The Eastvale PD is conducting DUI checkpoints on December 16, 2016, January 21, 2017, and August 19, 2017.

Drugs such as prescription medication, marijuana or illicit drugs can impair judgment and get you the same DUI arrest as alcohol.  Nationally in 2014, 32,675 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes with 9,967 people killed in crashes involving an impaired driver.  In California, total highway deaths were reported at 3,126 with 1,155 lives lost in alcohol and/or drug impaired collisions.  If you’re caught driving impaired by alcohol or drugs, you could face jail time, fines, loss of driver’s license, towing fees, and other DUI expenses, totaling $10,000 on average.

“Driving under the influence is not only costly, but can ruin the holidays for you, your family or for someone else’s family,” said OTS Director Rhonda Craft. “Make the decision to drive sober or use our DDVIP  app to help you find a safe ride home for yourself or your friends if you know they’ve been drinking.”

Drivers are encouraged to download the Designated Driver VIP, or “DDVIP,” free mobile app for Android or iPhone. The DDVIP app helps find nearby bars and restaurants that feature free incentives for the designated sober driver, from free non-alcoholic drinks to free appetizers and more.  The feature-packed app even has social media tie-ins and even a tab for the non-DD to call Uber, Lyft or Curb.

For more information on the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign and all OTS efforts, visit www.ots.ca.gov . To learn more about the DDVIP app, please visit the OTS Facebook at www.facebook.com/CaliforniaOTS  or follow OTS on Twitter @OTS_CA.

The Eastvale Police Department wants everyone to have a safe and memorable holiday season, and is calling on everyone to be alert; ‘Report Drunk Drivers – Call 911!

Drug Lab Leads to Explosion

By City of Chino

CHINO, CA – On Sunday November 27, 2016 at approximately 1:55 p.m. Chino Police Officers and Chino Valley Firefighters responded to a report of a residential fire in the 4900 block of G Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered that an explosion had occurred in the back of the residence.  The fire was extinguished prior to the officers’ arrival.

Located at the residence was 20-year-old Chino resident, Adrian Corona who was suffering from severe burn injuries to his face and upper body.

The investigation revealed the source of the explosion as a Butane Honey Oil (BHO) extraction laboratory used to manufacture marijuana hash oil. Investigators from the Chino Police Department and the Chino Valley Fire District quarantined the area and processed the scene once investigators determined it was safe to enter.

Emergency personnel closed G Street for several hours while investigators processed the scene.

Corona was transported to an area hospital with severe burn injuries. Investigators are seeking charges against Corona for his involvement in drug manufacturing.

The investigation is ongoing; anyone with information should contact Lieutenant Mensen with the Investigations Bureau at (909) 334-3093 or kmensen@chinopd.org.

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SoCalGas Conducts full-scale demonstration

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Photo courtesy: SoCalGas SoCalGas crews from Fontana Operating Base joined first responders, excavators, contractors and utility owners to demonstrate what can happen when individuals or contractors do not dig safely in their backyards or work sites.

By SoCalGas  

San Bernardino- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) joined first responders, excavators, contractors, utility owners and operators in a full-scale demonstration of what can happen when individuals or contractors do not dig safely in their backyards or work sites.

The event took place at the San Bernardino Regional Emergency Training Center (SBRETC) in San Bernardino. The SBRETC provides comprehensive emergency training for Aircraft Crash Rescue Firefighters worldwide.

“Hitting an active gas line while digging, planting or doing demolition work can cause serious injury, property damage, outages and costly repairs,” said Sergio Jimenez, SoCalGas spokesperson.

The event was hosted by the San Bernardino County Fire Department the California Regional Common Ground Alliance (CARCGA).

The CACGA is an association of utility operators, professional excavators and other stakeholders, dedicated to ensuring public safety, environmental protection, and integrity of underground services since 2004, according to the organization’s website.

Utility line facts:

  • SoCalGas reminds the public to dig safely by dialing 811 two working days prior to shoveling to know the location of underground utility lines so that you’ll avoid hitting them.
  • Every six minutes an underground utility line somewhere in the country is damaged because someone did not call 811, the national “Call Before You Dig” phone number.
  • You could find utility lines, anywhere, including under streets, sidewalks and private property – sometimes you’ll see them just inches below the surface.
  • More than 100 billion feet of utility lines lay buried underground in communities throughout the United States and those lines bring us our Internet, cable TV, natural gas, electricity and water.
  • Hitting one of these pipelines while digging, planting or doing demolition work can cause serious injury, property damage, outages and costly repairs.
  • That’s why it’s important to know the location of underground utility lines before you dig, regardless if you’re planning a big construction project or just landscaping your yard.
  • After you call 811, Underground Service Alert will contact SoCalGas and other utilities so that representatives from these utilities can visit the proposed dig site to mark the locations of buried utility lines at no charge.

Eastvale rated #1 city in California

Staff Reports

Eastvale – Just being east of downtown Los Angeles, Eastvale manages to shine brighter than the all known county. Eastvale is a relatively new city because its previous owners were dairy farmers. Now at just six years old, and still growing, Eastvale is bursting with opportunity and prowess.

Since the city itself is so modern, nearly every resident is new which means that Eastvale is immensely diverse in culture. What pulls in new residents is the city’s highly rated and awards winning schools as well as the low crime rate.  Also, since Eastvale is so new, so are the houses. With most starting at just $500,000, it might sound overwhelming but it buys homeowners approximately 3,000 square feet.

Up until recently, Eastvale was without public spaces such as parks and community centers. Now that they’ve been added, the city also plans to build two new elementary schools. While the new extensions to the community provide revenue and more space for citizens, it also increases the local property taxes more than two percent. That’s twice the state’s average.

Jobs within the Eastvale city limits are limited but a new Amazon fulfillment center was recently built to offer more job opportunities to city. Residents wishing to find work outside of Eastvale must endure 45 minutes of rush hour traffic since the city sits between Irvine and San Bernardino.

Water Conservation Measures

Staff Reports

Walnut- Are you following the water guidelines? Be sure to check out the updated changes that have been made as follows by the Walnut Valley Water District:

Limits on Watering Hours: Watering or irrigating of lawn, landscape, or other vegetated areas with potable water is prohibited between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Limits on Watering Days: Water or irrigating of lawn, landscape, or other vegetated areas with potable water is limited to three (3) days per week. This provision does not apply to landscape irrigation zones that exclusively use very low-flow drip type irrigation systems when no emitter produces more than two (2) gallons of water per hour. This provision also does not apply to watering or irrigating by use of a hand-held bucket or similar container, a hand-held hose equipped with a positive self-closing water shut-off nozzle or device, or for very short periods of time for the express purpose of adjusting or repairing an irrigation system.

Limit on Watering Duration: Watering or irrigating of lawn, landscape, or other vegetated areas with potable water using a landscape irrigation system or a watering device is limited to no more than fifteen (15) minutes water per day per station.

No Excessive Water Flow or Runoff: Watering or irrigating of any lawn, landscape, or other vegetated areas in a manner that causes or allows excessive water flow or runoff onto an adjoining sidewalk, driveway, street, alley, gutter, or ditch is prohibited.

No Washing Down Hard of Paved Surfaces: Washing down hard or paved surfaces, including but not limited to sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking areas, tennis courts, patios or alleys, is prohibited except when necessary to  alleviate safety or sanitary hazards.

Obligations to Fix Leaks, Breaks, or Malfunctions: All breaks, leaks, or other malfunctions in the water user’s plumbing or distribution system for any period of time after such escape of water should have reasonably been discovered and corrected and in no event more than five (5) days after receiving written notice from the District is prohibited.

Limits on Washing Vehicles: Using water to wash or clean a vehicle, including but not limited to any automobile, truck, van, bus, motorcycle, boat, or trailer, is prohibited, except by use of a hand held hose equipped with a self-closing water shut-off nozzle. This subsection does not apply to any commercial car washing facility.

Limits on Watering Following Precipitation/Rainfall:  Water or irrigating of lawn, landscape, or other vegetated area with potable water within forty-eight (48) hours following measurably precipitation is prohibited.

Re-circulating Water Required for Water Fountains and Decorative Water Features: Operating a water fountain or other decorative water feature that does not use re-circulated water is prohibited.

No Irrigating Ornamental Turf on Public Street Medians: Irrigating ornamental turf on public street medians with potable water is prohibited.

No Installation of Single Pass Cooling Systems Water Systems: Installation of single pass cooling systems is prohibited in buildings requesting new water service.

Drink Water Served Upon Request Only: Eating or drinking establishments, including but not limited to a restaurant, hotel, café, cafeteria, bar, or other public place where food or drinks are sold, served, or offered for sale, will not provide drinking water to any person unless expressly requested.

Option to Decline Daily Linen Services at Commercial Lodging Establishments: Hotels, motels, and other commercial lodging establishments are encouraged to provide customers the option of not having towels and linen laundered daily.

If you wish to report water waste and unauthorized uses of water, visit Walnut Valley Water District at www.wvwd.com or you can call (909) 348-8228.

Man Arrested with Firearm

Staff Reports

San Bernardino County – Reports of shots fired were announced Sunday, September 18, 2016 on the 1900 block of Adams Street at approximately 3:17 p.m.

Witnesses recalled that a man, later identified as Jose Diaz, was driving around in a sedan and shot at the victim’s foot. When police spotted Diaz’ vehicle in the 2500 block of Ogden, a brief foot pursuit occurred. After Diaz was taken into custody, he was positively identified by witnesses as the suspect responsible for the assault.

Deputies found a semi-automatic handgun in Diaz’ vehicle that was linked to the shooting. At Diaz’ home, police also found approximately one pound of marijuana and a sawed-off rifle. Diaz was later arrested for PC 245 Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Firearm) and booked into the Central Detention Center.

If you have any more information regarding this incident, you are urged to contact Central Station at (909) 387 – 3545. If you wish to remain anonymous, feel free to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME or leave information on the website at http://www.wetip.com

Woman Murdered Alive

Staff Reports

Pomona – Alexander Anthony Clever was sentenced to life in prison without parole after the murder of his girlfriend, Yvette Silva, in 2014.

On Nov. 29, 2014, Clever and Silva were heard arguing in their motel bathroom, according to Michael Matoba, the Deputy District Attorney who prosecuted the case.

Two of the victim’s friends, who were also inside the motel, tried to intervene as soon as they heard muffle screaming coming from the bathroom. Inside, Clever held Silva in a chokehold as she lay unconscious, Matoba said. Unable to free Silva from Clever, the two witnesses went to find help.

When Pomona deputies arrived, they found Silva in the shower with her right lung and heart removed. Police determined that Silva was alive when her lung was cut out of her body.

Two days after the event, Clever was arrested outside his home where police found the knife that was linked to Silva’s murder inside.

Clever admitted to torturing Silva before ultimately killing her and pleaded to one count of first-degree murder, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.

Woman Found Dead At Walnut Ridge Apts

Staff Reports

Walnut, CA —Homicide detectives are investigating the suspicious death of 20 something year-old woman, who was found dead at a condominium building of the Walnut Ridge Apartments on Sentous Ave.

The body of Deborah Lagunas was discovered about 5 a.m. Monday in the 3400 block of Sentous Avenue, the sheriff’s department reported. Authorities have not released the name, age or city of residence for the woman who was only described as being in her 20s.

Authorities went to the residence on a 911 call of a woman not breathing, according to reports from the scene. Sheriff’s Homicide Lt. Joe Mendoza said the Police received a 911 call about a person not breathing in the 3400 block of South Sentous Avenue at around 2:30 a.m.

The death was classified as suspicious, in part due to her age, the sheriff’s department reported. An autopsy was pending.

He said a man discovered the body and called police. Mendoza didn’t know if the witness knew the woman. Paramedics pronounced the woman dead at the scene. Because of her age, detectives are looking into her death.

Mendoza said it is a suspicious death at this point and they are interviewing the witness.

They don’t know the cause of death until the coroner conducts the autopsy, he added. Mendoza said no one has been arrested.

A resident reportedly told media about hearing a man and a woman screaming around midnight or early morning. Mendoza said no one has come forward with that information. He encouraged anyone with information to talk to detectives.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500.

Man Arrested For Attempted Murder

Staff Reports

Rancho Cucamonga- On September 13, the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department responded to an incident in the 10900 block of Terra Vista Parkway in Rancho Cucamonga. As the deputies approached the residence, they heard several gunshots coming from inside of the home.

According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, “Deputies believed the series of gunfire involved a domestic violence active shooter. Rancho Cucamonga deputies have extensive training on responding to these types of situations and quickly coordinated a tactical plan and approached the residence.”

The suspect was identified as 36 year-old Marcus Chavez. The deputies made their approach, they located Chavez who was no longer armed and was taken into custody without further incident. As deputies did further investigation in the residence, they were able to located a mini-14 rifle with a high capacity magazine along with numerous fired cartridge casings. The SBCSD also states, “Several bullet holes were located throughout the residence. It appears Chavez was also firing at the first responding deputies. No one was injured during this situation.”

Deputies also learned in their investigation that Chavez’s wife and children had been inside the residence when he started to load his firearm. The wife and kids were able to leave the residence before actual shots had been fired. Chavez was booked into the West Valley Detention Center, a bail set at $1,000,000 for attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, child endangerment, and felon in possession of a firearm.

If you have any additional information regarding this incident, you are urged to contact the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department at (909) 477-2800. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463), or you may leave information on the We-Tip website at http://www.wetip.com

CVMC and Chino PD want your vote!

Staff Reports

Chino- The City of Chino Police Department has partnered with the Chino Valley Medical Center (CVMC) to participate in Medline’s Pink Glove Dance Competition for the third time and has chosen The Let It Be Foundation to receive the award money if they win the contest.

Medline’s Pink Glove Competition is a breast cancer prevention campaign that unites the community, healthcare practitioners and survivors to raise money for a cure and to honor those who have been affected. The original Pink Glove Dance video debuted on YouTube in 2009, where 200 people from Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Portland, Oregon danced in support of breast cancer awareness.

Last year, CVMC took first place in the Small Bed Category that brought $10,000 for the win which was donated to Relay for Life. Also, taking a second place win in the School Health category. The Let it Be Foundation was started by the Rosen Family and says, “To understand that when a family is confronted with a life threatening childhood diagnosis, it is just too big to fight alone.” This foundation assists and cares for families who have children suffering through life-threatening diagnosis. Christen Grelling, MSN, FNP, PHN and Interim Chief Nursing Officer of CVMC states, “We are thrilled to dance for a great cause. We want to bring awareness to the survivors, they are our heroes.”

Chino Valley Medical Center and the City of Chino’s Police Department are asking for your help to vote!

Voting began on September 12 and will end September 23. Still time to vote, share, and spread the word!

HOW TO VOTE:

  1. Go to: pinkglovedance.com/videos/2016-video-voting/small-bed and select the Chino Valley Medical Center Video
  2. Verify the email address by clicking on the link sent to your inbox
  3. Vote once a day until September 23!

Parents Arrested For Child Cruelty

Staff Reports

San Bernardino County- There were ongoing incidents and an investigation between September 11 and September 14, after deputies were dispatched on a report of a domestic disturbance case in the 14400 block of Columbia Street in the City of Adelanto.

The Victor Valley Sheriff’s Department assigned Deputy Lauren Abernathy on the incident and in her investigation found that an incident occurred between a male and female who were also parents at the residence. The male was identified as 31 year-old Hilario Hernandez who had left the residence before deputies arrived.

According to San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, “the investigation revealed Hilario Hernandez had assaulted one of the children in the home and threatened to kill all the children and the female.” Deputies searched the area and were unsuccessful in trying to locate Hernandez.

On September 12, Deputy Abernathy followed up with the assaulted child to confirm the child had received medical care. Also, learning that Hernandez had returned to the residence in which, deputies made an attempt to interview him. While at the residence, the deputies encountered an uncooperative female identified as Teaira Palomares. Hernandez returned to the residence during this time and was arrested. SBCSD states, “The children were placed in temporary care homes by Children & Family Services.

Both, Hernandez and Palomares were arrested and then booked into the High Desert Detention Center. Hernandez was placed at a $25,000 bail, and Palomares was placed at a $100,000 bail.

The Victorville District Attorney’s Officed filed 3 counts of misdemeanor cruelty to a child against both Hernandez and Palomares on September 14 as well as an additional charge against Palomares for intimidating a witness.

If you have any information regarding this investigation, you are urged to contact the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station at (760) 552-6801. If you wish to remain anonymous, you are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at http://www.wetip.com