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Diamond Bar: Grand Avenue Beautification Project

BY K.P. SANDER

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Grand Avenue Beautification Project (Photo Courtesy: City of Diamond Bar)

Diamond Bar – If you frequent the area around Grand Avenue in the City of Diamond Bar, you will start to see some major changes taking place as the City begins to beautify its gateway in grand design.

 

According to the City of Diamond Bar, the Grand Avenue Beautification Project is the result of a federal grant secured through Safe Accountable Flexible Efficient Transportation Equity Act – A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). Grand Avenue will receive a $1 million facelift that will, barring delays, begin later this summer. The federal grant will provide improvements to the intersections at Diamond Bar Boulevard, and Longview Drive, the primary portals into the City, including landscaping, paving, lighting, and public furnishing improvements.

 

Goals of the project will be to stimulate existing commercial centers, and rebrand the City with an aesthetically pleasing environment. Through streetscapes, decorative pavements, median panels and rails, and pedestrian and accent lighting, the redesign will be the cornerstone for development guidelines for the entire City.

 

Earlier this year, the City held an Open House to enable residents and businesses to provide input on design concepts. Artistic renderings portray Diamond Bar’s history amid beautiful colors and patterns. Landscaping designs will provide drought-resistant plants.

 

Along with public improvements of this magnitude come traffic delays. Look for alternative routes as this project gets underway, and look forward to the beautification of Grand Avenue, with completion scheduled for winter 2015.

 

Walnut: Council Corner 06.11.14

BY RAYMOND MENDOZA

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Singing the National Anthem
(Photo Courtesy Raymond Mendoza)

Walnut – Walnut’s City Council met for a regular meeting on June 11 to discuss various business issues and to honor the Filipino citizens of the City by recognizing Filipino Heritage week, which runs from June 8 through June 14.

Mayor Tony Cartagena welcomed the incoming Filipino Consul General, Leo M. Herrera-Lim, along with the rest of City Council, and wished him luck and prosperity in his office.

Herrera-Lim said he was honored to have his fellow Filipinos honored by Walnut and the nation, stating that the Philippines share the same love of freedom that Americans do.

After the presentations were over, City Council members approved the minutes for the regular City Council and Walnut Housing Association meeting on May 28, and adopted the 2014 Los Angeles County Fire Code.

The Council then went on to approve the six items on the Consent Calendar: Resolution No. 14-26 for the City of Walnut allowing certain claims and demands in the amount of $510, 661.35; granting of the utility easement to Southern California Edison at Creekside Park; the Draft Watershed Management Plan; an alcoholic beverage license application for Imomo Sushi; and a bingo permit application from the Walnut Senior Club.

The only topic that was discussed was the continuing use of religious invocations at City Council meetings, where City Attorney, Michael Montgomery, noted that the City Council does not discriminate against any other religion.

“Anyone that wants to do it, Jewish, Muslim – they can all apply,” Montgomery said. “We’re receptive to it.”

After the councilmember announcements, the meeting adjourned. The next scheduled meeting is set for June 25 at 7 p.m. in the City Council chambers at 21201 La Puente Road.

 

Chino: Police Arrest Multiple Thieves

BY K.P. SANDER

 

Chino – The Chino Police Department has issued news releases regarding the arrest of a Copper Wire Thief, as well as the arrest of four individuals who misused an EBT card.

 

On Thurs., June 5, Chino Police officers arrested a suspect at approximately 4:52 a.m. after receiving a call regarding a suspicious person in the area. Officers responded to a vacant residence in the 5100 block of Washington Avenue at approximately 1 a.m. regarding a possible burglary. During the initial investigation officers were unable to locate any suspects. After several hours of proactively patrolling the area, they came into contact with Allen Dane, 40, of Pomona, who is currently on parole. Dane was located about a half mile from the property on Washington Avenue.

 

Through investigation, Dane was linked to the residence, where it was confirmed that he had entered the house and stolen copper wiring. He was subsequently arrested and booked into the West Valley Detention Center for burglary and possession of drug paraphernalia.

 

According to FBI.gov, the demand for copper from developing nations such as China and India is creating a significant international copper trade. Thieves are exploiting this demand by stealing and selling the metal for high profits to recyclers across the U.S. As the market expands, the need for copper will continue to encourage theft. Metal thieves are targeting vacant homes and construction sites, and cutting copper wiring from air conditioning/heating units, plumbing, telephone lines, cell towers and other means, the tampering of which presents a serious public threat by disrupting the flow of electricity and creating fire risks.

 

According to the Chino Police Department, copper wire theft continues to be an ongoing crime trend, causing victims thousands of dollars in repairs. Residents are asked to be vigilant in recognizing and reporting suspicious activity related to subjects who are in possession of copper wire, wire cutting tools, or appear to be tampering with objects or locations containing copper wire.

 

In another arrest, Chino Police officers arrested four suspects on Wed., June 4, at approximately 1 p.m. while conducting an undercover operation on the 5200 block of Philadelphia Street. According to a CPD news release, officers encountered three subjects who were sharing cash proceeds after one of them used a California Advantage EBT card (public assistance funds) to withdraw cash from a local market. The investigation reveled that the cardholder was not entitled to receive these cash benefits, but through a relationship with a store employee, funds were withdrawn from the account through the merchant’s register. The store employee received cash compensation for his involvement.

 

Chino residents Derek Greenshields, 24, and Ann VanWinkle, 23, were arrested for conspiracy, burglary, and unlawful transfer of public assistance funds.  Scott Sanchez, 28, from Pomona, and Nabil Dib, 54, from Placentia, were arrested for conspiracy and unlawful transfer of public assistance funds.  All suspects were booked into the West Valley Detention Center.

This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this type of crime should call the Chino Police Department at (909) 628-1234.

 

 

 

The Weekly News 06.14.14

The Weekly News covers community news for Diamond Bar, Walnut, Chino Hills and surrounding areas of San Gabriel Valley and the Inland Empire. Click this link June14WeeklyAll to access the complete June 14-20, 2014 issue in pdf format.

Staying Out Of The Negative

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

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

BY NANCY STOOPS

Do you see the glass as half full or half empty? Do you focus on the good in your life or on what’s wrong? Do you take the time to count your blessings each and everyday?
We all have things that go wrong in our lives, but I believe we create our own energy based on what we focus on. I mean, if all we see is the negative and can’t seem to find the positive, then I think we will be pretty negative.
Stop what you’re doing for a moment and do this little exercise with me. Take a piece of paper and fold it in half. Write down all the negatives in your life on one side, but write a positive thing to negate the negative thing on the other side. Now decide how you want to live your life and which side of the paper you want to focus on.
I believe everything happens for a reason. Each and every trial life offers us also teaches us a lesson, if we take the time to see and learn it. Don’t make the negative the focus of your life; learn the lesson and move on.
Good and bad times are going to come and go. We must learn to be victorious through the bad times and celebrate the good. We must also learn to stop taking the good times for granted. Take control of your life and help yourself learn to create positive energy by focusing on the good. Learn to trust in yourself and have faith that you will find your way through the negative things that come your way. Make the decision to invest your energy in the good in your life and if you do, life will be good and you’ll be very happy.

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 conducts 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 contact her at (909) 229-0727. You may also e-mail Nancy at stoopsshecter@earthlink.net.

Walnut: Vejar Students Grow Blue Ribbon Garden

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Vejar Elementary students and staff celebrate winning entries in the 2014 Schools’ Agriculture and Nutrition Fair. (Photo Courtesy: Kellyi Gile)

BY KELLI GILE

Walnut – Vejar Elementary 4th Grade students harvested awards during the 2014 Schools’ Agriculture and Nutrition Fair. The Special Education class is celebrating four blue ribbons they received during the springtime contest.
Top prizes were awarded to their Grape Expectations sawhorse display, a Lion farm animal, and Classroom Garden bounty of fruits, vegetables, and flowers.
“The kids came up all the adjectives to describe why grapes are good,” said Teacher Jennifer Troudy, who printed out words including Sweet, Raisins, Dulce, and Jelly that were nestled among decorated vines and bunches of grapes.
The “From Egg to Chick by Room 26” entry earned an additional blue ribbon. The project chronicled the 21-day adventures of the little chick named, Number Seven, who hatched in the class. Students love to pet the two-month-old spunky clucker, who often flies around the classroom.
“He’s funny because he walks super fast and pecks at our shoes and sandals!” one student said.
Each day, he follows Instructional Aide Helene McDonald down the hallway to the nearby garden. Lucky Number Seven chomps on pesky pill bugs that like to invade the lush greenery. McDonald credits the successful crop to fresh coffee grounds provided each day by a local Starbucks, and the tender care provided by the students in Room 26.
A three-foot tall Tin Man Scarecrow created from empty coffee cans earned a 4th place ribbon.
“I am so proud of my students! They worked hard all year to make our garden beautiful and I am so impressed with their garden knowledge,” Troudy said.

It Looks Like Summer

Pastor Mark Hopper Diamond Bar

Pastor Mark Hopper

BY PASTOR MARK HOPPER

I was having lunch at my favorite restaurant the other day and it was packed with people. There were all these students lined up waiting to order their food. It was crazy! Why weren’t these kids in school?

I found out that it was the last day of school for the Walnut School District. I think the students were released at 11 a.m. and it seemed like all of them descended on In-N-Out at the same time. The kids were excited and full of energy. It was like a huge dam had broken and all their pent up energy was filling the restaurant. It was clear that these students were ready for summer.

It is true that we all need a break from time to time. Certainly teachers need a break from the demanding role of teaching students five days a week. I’m sure that students also need a break from all the homework that they deal with during the school year.

Parents may feel a little different. There is something nice about kids having a routine. I’m sure parents are also glad that their children are learning and growing at school each day.

What are you planning to do with your kids now that school is out for the next ten weeks? I recently saw an article in the Orange County Register titled, “50 Things To Do For Free In Orange County With Your Kids This Summer.” I think every parent could use some helpful, inexpensive ideas to fill these lazy, hazy days of summer.

One thing I encourage all of the parents at our church to do is send their kids to summer camp. There is nothing quite like a week away from home at summer camp. Camp is expensive, but worth every dollar. In addition, many churches offer an inexpensive week of Vacation Bible School in the summer. Our VBS will be July 28 to August 1. It is a great week for kids to grow and learn.

I hope you have some creative plans for your students this summer, although I do recommend a visit to In-N-Out from time to time.

School is out. The kids are ready for summer. Are you ready, too?

Pastor Mark Hopper

Evangelical Free Church of Diamond Bar

3255 South Diamond Bar Blvd

(909) 594-7604

Sunday Services: 9 and 10:45 a.m.

Rowland Heights: RUSD Music Teacher Finalist For Grammy Foundation Award

BY GINA K. WARD

Rowland Heights – The Rowland Unified School District is proud to announce that music teacher, Mark Anderson, is a quarterfinalist for the Music Educator Award™ by the Recording Academy® and the Grammy Foundation®.
Anderson is not only driven to inspire young musicians across the Rowland Unified School District, but he actually drives the innovative mobile music bus, “The Music Machine,” to bring music to six elementary schools each week. Anderson teaches Elementary Band, Orchestra and Mariachi. A classically-trained bass player, he is often called a “Renaissance Man,” since he can pick up and play any instrument. Anderson is honored to have been nominated by one of his students for this award.
“The most important thing for me to pass on to my students is a love for learning something new,” said Anderson. “That can be math, reading, auto mechanics, learning a new trick on your skateboard or learning to cook – anything – just falling in love with the process to learn something new. My goal is to give them the confidence to take on any challenge that they are faced with.”
A total of 222 music teachers from 208 cities across 41 states have been announced as quarterfinalists for this award. In total, more than 7,000 initial nominations were submitted from all 50 states.
The Music Educator Award was established to recognize current educators (K through college; public and private schools) who have made a significant and lasting contribution to the field of music education and who demonstrate a commitment to the broader cause of maintaining music education in the schools.
One recipient will be selected from ten finalists, and will be recognized for his/her remarkable impact on students’ lives. The winner will be flown to Los Angeles to accept the award, attend the GRAMMY Awards ceremony, and receive a $10,000 honorarium. The nine finalists will each receive a $1,000 honorarium, and the schools of all ten finalists will also receive matching grants.

Walnut: Suzanne Middle School Teacher Named to Dream Team

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Helen Papadopoulos (Photo Courtesy: Kelli Gile)

BY KELLY GILE Walnut – Helen Papadopoulos, a Math and Drama teacher at Suzanne Middle School, has been selected to the 2014 Learn Zillion Dream Team. She is one of 77 returning members to the elite team.

Over 4,000 educators applied for the 200 spots available on the 2014 Dream Team. Members were selected for their content knowledge, grit and humility. These impressive Math and English Language Arts teachers represent the best of district, charter and independent schools in 42 states and three countries.

The Dream Team convened in New Orleans for TeachFest, a unique professional development event that was held June 4 through 7. There they kicked off a rigorous summer-long collaboration to create high-quality formative assessment tools and resources that will support teachers implementing the Common Core across the United States. Following TeachFest, Dream Team members returned to their respective districts and will continue to work in facilitated online professional learning communities.

Being on the Dream Team is about more than world-class professional development and creating great content — it’s about being a member of a vibrant and enthusiastic community of educators who are eager to help others and hopeful about the future.

The diverse group brings over 2,300 years of teaching experience, ranging from two to 42 years in the classroom.

Papadopoulos is a 2007 California Teacher of the Year and 2012 Bravo Award winner.

Walnut: Hats Off To Class Of 2014!

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Hats Off to Walnut High School Class of 2014 (Photo Courtesy: Kelly Gile)

BY KELLY GILE

Walnut – Nearly 1,500 Walnut Valley Unified School District graduating seniors participated in commencement ceremonies held May 29. Families and friends filled the football stadiums ready to celebrate the milestone accomplishment.

During the 45th Commencement at Walnut High School, 715 seniors in blue and white caps and gowns filed into the Ken Gunn Stadium.

“These four years went by so fast!” said Eric Dayrit, before the 7 p.m. ceremony.

“It hasn’t really hit me yet. I’ve been telling my friends that I’m feeling a mixture of nervous excitement and obliviousness!” exclaimed Plato Seto.

“I’m feeling excited. It’s like a formal last goodbye with all our friends,” said Alicia Wei.

“I had a really good experience at Walnut High. The teachers and kids are really great. And
I’m just excited to move on to the next chapter in my life,” Kathy Ho added.

Principal Jeff Jordan addressed the Class of 2014 during the ceremony. “I want to congratulate you on your high school careers and wish each one of you the very best as you move forward in your life. Remember one thing – you will always be a Mustang,” he said.

Congratulations to the WHS Valedictorians: Austin Au-Yeung, Isabela Chang, Allison Do, Max Hsu, Howard Phang, Derek Pi, Nancy Sheu, and Tanya Wanwatanakool. Each stellar scholar earned a perfect 4.0 G.P.A. all four years. They wore gold medallions to signify the accomplishment.

Student speaker, Ryan Woo, urged fellow graduates to pursue their dreams with courage and to pursue their hopes relentlessly and passionately. Daphine Ha encouraged the Class of 2014 to thank their families, friends, and teachers for unwavering support and encouragement. She also offered some sage advice for the group: if you fail the first time, find the courage to try again.

“Never let any opportunity go untaken, never let any dream go unchased, and never let anyone tell you that you can’t. Because the simple fact that you made it this far is a testament to the world that you are capable of reaching your highest potential,” said Ha.

Diamond Bar High School held commencement ceremonies in the Holmes Memorial Stadium for 768 graduating seniors.

Congratulations to the DBHS Valedictorians: Christina Chen, Tiffany Cheng, Frank Fu, Steven Gomez, Sylvia Guan, Scott Jew, Bill Kwai, Tiffany Lam, Dana Li, Jasmine Lin, Yingjie Ren, Vrajesh Shah, Akruti Singh, Savannah Tan, Jane Wu, Ashely Xie, and Jason Yu.

An afternoon commencement ceremony for Ron Hockwalt High School graduating seniors was held at the WVUSD District Education Center.

“The future starts today for you; congratulations!” said Principal Jose Annicchiarico.

Walnut: Library Closes For Five Months

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Photo Courtesy: Los Angeles County Library in Walnut

STAFF REPORT

Walnut – Due to a major renovation, the Los Angeles County Library in Walnut will be closing its doors for five months beginning June 7, according to the City of Walnut. The cost of the project is estimated at $945,000.
“Walnut is grateful to the L.A. County Board of Supervisors for approving this project to enhance our community,” said Mayor Antonio “Tony” Cartagena in a news release. “The Walnut Library is a vital resource for our families, students, and seniors, and we are excited to see the renovations that will take place.”
The renovation will include a new floor plan to maximize public space, new furniture, self-checkout technology, additional computers, a large group study room, a new teen area, new carpet and paint, ADA upgrades, a redesigned public meeting room and a digital display in the lobby.
While the Walnut Library is closed, library patrons can visit the L.A. County Diamond Bar location at 21800 Copley Drive, in Diamond Bar; or the Rowland Heights location at 1850 Nogales Street, in Rowland Heights.
Didn’t return your books before the Walnut Library closed its doors? Don’t worry about incurring a five-month late fee. According to a City of Walnut news release, materials checked out from the Walnut location can be returned to any L.A. County public library.
For additional information, please visit the L.A. County Public Library website at http://www.colapublib.org, or the City of Walnut website at http://www.ci.walnut.ca.us.

Upland: Former Defender Sentenced to One Year

STAFF REPORTS

Upland – An Upland attorney was sentenced this week to one year and one day in federal prison for stealing $129,795 from the Social Security Administration (SSA) after her grandmother died in 2000.

Audrey Owens, 61, was a deputy public defender for Riverside County, retiring just last September. She pled guilty in March to two counts of theft of government property, admitting that she swindled the government for 12 years. On Mon., June 2, Owens was sentenced by United States District Judge, Virginia A. Phillips.

According to court documents, from June 2000 through August 2012, Owens fraudulently obtained Social Security benefits intended for her grandmother, who died in May 2000. After her grandmother’s death, Owens changed the address of a joint account she shared with her grandmother and continued to receive the dead woman’s payments.

Owens “devised and executed a plan to illicitly obtain significant amounts of SSA benefits intended for her deceased grandmother,” prosecutors wrote in a sentencing memo filed with the court. “Indeed, within just one week of her grandmother’s death, [Owens] sprang her plan into action by immediately removing her father’s name off of the [grandmother’s] Kansas City account and changing the address of record to her own address in Upland. This allowed her to continue to receive SSA benefits, undetected, for over 12 years, totaling more than $129,000. She was only stopped when SSA began to suspect fraud – otherwise, the theft would have likely continued indefinitely and resulted in even greater losses.”

The investigation in this case was conducted by the Social Security Administration, Office of the Inspector General, Office of Investigations.

Walnut Council Corner 05.28.14

BY RAYMOND MENDOZA

Walnut – Walnut City Council members met Wed., May 28 for their final meeting of the month, which sparked heated discussion about the parking situation at Mount San Antonio College from nearby residents.
The meeting began when City Council members awarded residents Mary Lee Saint John and Vic Saint John for their active membership in the Walnut Walkers club, which promotes healthy activity from senior citizens in the city. Mayor Tony Cartagena thanked the two for their work with the club and helping with its growth, outgoing spirit, and healthy attitude.
“Every Sunday night, Mary Lee makes individual phone calls to every walker on the list, reminding and encouraging them to show up,” Cartagena said. “Because of her commitment, the Walnut Walkers are currently an active and energetic group with about 40 members to promote exercise and staying healthy.”
After the award presentation, the City Council approved the May 14 meeting minutes and Resolution No. 14-25 for the City of Walnut allowing certain claims and demands in the amount of $1,117,762.36.
The council then began its discussion of the parking structure construction at Mt. SAC, with a staff report from City Attorney, Mike Montgomery.
Public outcry for a Council discussion has been ongoing for several months, with residents complaining about the lack of parking at the community college and students parking in nearby neighborhoods.
“It’s parking has overflowed in the community through the years, as a result of probably outgrowing its original capacity,” Montgomery said.
Montgomery noted that Measure RR was approved in November 2008 for the $350 million bond issued to make improvements to the campus, which included a parking structure for more than 200 spaces. He said that cities have minimal authority for structures established in community college campuses. Montgomery also said that after years of planning and tests, the campus is entering its final stages before construction starts in 2015.
Residents then had the chance to ask questions pertaining to the progress of construction on the parking structure. Residents also questioned the limits of capacity at Mt SAC, stating that the population of the school has become so large that its facilities are no longer able to support the number of students.
Complaints from Walnut residents filled the council chamber pertaining to noise pollution, actual pollution, overcrowding, and unsafe traffic hazards caused by students.
With all the concerns of the residents, Cartagena then appointed Bob Pacheco and Mayor Pro Tem Nancy Tragarz to meet with the administration from Mt. SAC sometime in June to discuss matters pertaining to resolving overcrowding issues.
City Council officially adjourned at 8:45 p.m., with plans to hold its next meeting on June 11 at 7 p.m. in the City Council chambers, located at 21201 La Puente Road.

San Gabriel Valley: Unofficial Election Results

STAFF REPORTS

SGV – Tues., June 3, was Election Day, and voters headed to the polls to cast their ballots for several local and statewide races in the California Primary.

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Curt Hagman

Below are some of the highlights of the results, the most notable being with Curt Hagman (R-Chino Hills), who was beat with just a 3% margin by Gloria McLeod for the San Bernardino Board of Supervisors District 4 seat. Hagman, a former mayor of Chino Hills, terms out as State Assemblyman in District 55 this year. He will be unofficially replaced by Diamond Bar councilwoman, Ling-Ling Chang, who ran against fellow councilmember Steve Tye.

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Ling-Ling Chang

Here are the unofficial results, as posted by NBC Southern California, with 100 percent of the precincts reporting:
• L.A. County Sheriff – Jim McDonnell; 49%
• California Governor – Jerry Brown; 54%
• California Lieutenant Governor – Gavin Newsome; 50%
• Secretary of State – Alex Padilla and Pete Peterson; each with 30% of the vote.
• Attorney General – Kamala Harris; 53%
• Glendale City Council – Paula Devine; 33%
• San Bernardino County Sheriff – John McMahon; 63%
• San Bernardino District Attorney – Michael Ramos; 61%
• San Bernardino Supt of Schools – Ted Alejandre; 55%
• San Bernardino Board of Supervisors (District 2) – Janice Rutherford; 68%
• San Bernardino Board of Supervisors (District 4) – Gloria McLeod; 43%
• State Assembly (District 33) – John Coffey; 24%
• State Assembly (District 43) – Mike Gatto; 67%
• State Assembly (District 48) – Roger Hernandez; 49%
• State Assembly (District 49) – Ed Chau; 61% of the vote.
• State Assembly (District 52) – Freddie Rodriguez; 56%
• State Assembly (District 55) – Ling-Ling Chang; 28%
• State Assembly (District 57) – Rita Topalian; 51%
• Measure A, Monterey Park Zoning – YES
• Measure G, Glendale Charter Amendment – YES
• Measure W, Whittier Electrics – YES

Chino: Police Seize 25 Pounds Of Marijuana

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Chino – Three subjects were arrested after approximately 25 pounds of unpackaged marijuana was seized from a residence on Mon., June 2.

Chino Police Officers responded to the 5400 block of Mt. Vernon Avenue at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Monday afternoon to follow up on information involving possible marijuana use. Officers located a large amount of marijuana and returned later in the evening to serve a search warrant, which led to the discovery of approximately 25 pounds of marijuana, along with equipment used to grow marijuana.

Marlene Hernandez, 32, Francisco Hernandez, 40, and Eduardo Martinez, 38, all of Chino, were subsequently arrested and booked at the West Valley Detention Center for processing marijuana and possession of marijuana for sales. Martinez was also charged with possession of concentrated cannabis.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Chino Police Department at (909) 628-1234.

Inland Empire: Getting from No to Go-Negotiation Musts for Marketers

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Riverside – The American Marketing Association Inland Empire chapter will be hosting an interactive business networking and educational event on “Getting from No to Go: Negotiation Musts for Marketers” on Thursday, June 19, 2014 at the Victoria Club in Riverside, CA.
In business, the ability to be an effective negotiator can make the difference between success and failure.
Here, you’ll learn techniques to better influence business associates, vendors, customers and colleagues in any setting. During this interactive session, leadership and management expert Cassie Hoag will share a proven step by step negotiation process that will help attendees achieve the best outcome and create win-win, productive relationships.

What: “Getting from No to Go: Negotiation Musts for Marketers” by Cassie Hoag

When: Thursday, June 19, 2014
11:30am-1:00pm

Where: The Victoria Club – 2521 Arroyo Drive, Riverside, CA 92506

Fee: Pre-registration is $25.00 for members of the American Marketing Association, American Ad Federation and Public Relations Society of America and $35.00 for non-members. $40.00 at the door. Registration includes lunch.

How To Register:
Visit http://www.ama-ie.com

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Cassie Hoag will speak at AMA-IE luncheon on June 19th at Victoria Club Riverside

About Speaker Cassie Hoag:
Cassie Hoag has a track record of excellence in leadership roles within companies of all sizes: from start-ups and turnarounds to Fortune 500 players in the healthcare, technology and retail sectors. She has served on several for-profit and not-for-profit boards, most notably as President of the National Association of Women Business Owners Orange County chapter, where she had previously been named that organization’s “Entrepreneur to Watch.” Cassie graduated from University of Delaware.

The American Marketing Association-Inland Empire (AMA-IE) is the marketing authority for marketing professionals and businesses in Riverside and San Bernardino counties. The AMA-IE is part of the American Marketing Association, the largest marketing association in North America. The AMA-IE mission is to help our members develop professionally through educational programs and networking events, as well as providing opportunities to businesses to grow their businesses through educational programs and obtaining highly qualified marketing professionals for their staffs. For more information please visit http://www.ama-ie.com and follow us at https://twitter.com/InlandEmpireAMA

Weekly News 6.7.14

The Weekly News covers community news for Diamond Bar, Walnut, Chino Hills and surrounding areas of San Gabriel Valley and the Inland Empire. Click this link June7WeeklyAll to access the complete June 7-13, 2014 issue in pdf format.

Pomona: Car Wash Benefitting LA County Fire Department Post 15 Explorers

The Los Angeles County Fire Department Post 15 Explorers will be hosting a car wash on Saturday, June 21, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Fire Station 181 located at 590 S. Park Avenue in Pomona. Proceeds from the car wash will benefit the local Explorer program and assist with training opportunities, and the purchase of uniforms and equipment.

Post 15 is a non-profit organization sponsored by the Los Angeles County Fire Department and is open to young men and women ages 15 to 21 that live in Pomona and surrounding communities. The Explorer Program offers insight into a career in the fire service and provides community service opportunities within the City of Pomona.
There is a $5.00 donation for a car wash and hotdogs and sodas will be sold for $2.00.

For more information, or information on the Explorer Program please contact Explorer Advisor, Firefighter Steven Chavez at (951) 880—6842.

Walnut: Mt. San Antonio College Flying Team Wins 2-Year National Title

BY MIKE TAYLOR

 

Walnut – The Mt. San Antonio College Flying Team won the Top Community College Trophy at the National Intercollegiate Flying Association’s national competition held May 12-17 at Ohio State University. The win marks the sixth time since 2000 that Mt. SAC has won the national award. “It’s been a phenomenal run this year, and this is a great team that has put in a lot of hard work to achieve this,” said Mt. SAC Flying Team Advisor and Aeronautics Professor, Robert Rogus. With 76 points, Mt. SAC topped second-place Colorado Northwestern Community College with 27 points, and third-place Central Texas College with 14 points, to win the two-year college trophy. Mt. SAC’s Josh Spolar (West Covina) won second place in the instrumental flight event, and Evelyn Marquez (Pomona) and Spolar placed fifth in the message drop event. Manutea Maurin (Diamond Bar) was the Mt. SAC top scoring contestant with 32 points. The airmeet included over 275 competitors from 27 teams that included Southern Illinois University, Ohio State, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and the U.S. Air Force Academy. Overall, Mt. SAC placed 14th overall against both university and two-year colleges. Over the years, the Mt. SAC Flying Team has consistently earned top honors as one of the best collegiate flying teams in the country. The team has won the Top Community College trophy at the regional competition every year since 1991. Mt. SAC has won the Top U.S. Community College award at the national airmeet in 1984, 1985, 1995, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2005, and 2007.