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Artist Corner

By Racine Guajardo

Miss Lady Pinks artist-pinks-web

Miss Lady Pinks grew up in the San Gabriel Valley in the City of South San Gabriel/ Rosemead area. She was born in Hollywood, Ca and is honored to be the daughter of two Spanish-only speaking parents who are still married. Therefore, she was brought up to be very cultured and Spanish was her first language. As a single mother, she is also very proud of her only lovely daughter.

 

Pinks first album came out in 2007, after she met fellow artist Mr. Capone-E, becoming the first female signed to the label HiPower Entertainment. She describes her music as coming straight from the heart. She talks about relationships, the lifestyle she was exposed to growing up, plus more. Not only can she rap to any kind of beat, she can also do some singing. Pinks puts every album out like the soundtrack of her life and loves when fans message her saying how much her music has helped them through hard times and states, “it means everything and worth it when I hear those words.” When Pinks was asked what makes her different from other artists, she answered, “First off I’m humble, I’m real, very outspoken, I tell it like it is and call it how I see it! Many people throw what I mentioned around like nothing and may say the same only difference is that I mean it! I don’t just talk it, I walk it!” Not only is it tough to be in the music industry, but also competing as a woman in a male dominated world. Pinks says, “I always thought it would be nice and also a good idea to have a Female artist that many of us Chicanas can relate to but never did it cross my mind that would be me.”

 

The latest album just came out called, “Murder She Wrote” and will be local at the Fontana Indoor located at 9773 Sierra Ave. Fontana, CA. She will be doing an autograph signing from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. with the album and merchandise for purchase.

 

Miss Lady Pinks can be followed at multiple social media accounts; Instagram: @missladypinks1 and @pinkrozey Facebook: missladypinksofficial Snapchat: missladypinks1 YouTube: missladypinks1 Twitter: missladypinks1

Right Click

mark-hopper-color-2x2By Pastor Mark Hopper

I have often said and I believe that you can find the answers to life’s problems in the Bible.  I believe that it records real events in history and demonstrates God’s involvement in human lives.  It offers hope, forgiveness and reconciliation through the death and resurrection of Jesus.

I have also said that the answers to many problems we face at home and at work can be found on YouTube!  I have repaired home appliances and solved gardening problems using YouTube.  I have repaired electric windows and replaced door handles on my cars using YouTube.  The answers are there if you can find them.

Now, I have discovered another great tool in this age of computers and technology.  It is the “right click”!  Let me explain.

Our daughter had downloaded some photos onto our lap top computer.  She wanted my wife to look through the pictures that our daughter had take of our recent family reunion with her camera.  The plan was for my wife and I to select a few photos and download them onto a flash drive so we could order some prints and enlargements.  That sounds easy, but my wife and I are technologically challenged.  Actually, my wife is better at using our computer than I am.  She does pretty well.

We bought a “Flash Drive” at a local electronics store so we could download a few of these Family Reunion photos on to it.  However, we did not exactly know how to actually do that.  It sounded so simple.  Just insert the flash drive, click on the pictures we wanted and press download on the computer.  It sounded easy, but we had no success.

Someone has said that insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.  We kept doing the same things over and over again, but we had no success downloading the pictures we wanted.  Bummer!

Finally, I asked a friend for help.  He said, “Right Click”.  That was all I needed to do.  Instead of using the left click button on the mouse, I needed to “right click”.

I followed his advice when I got home and it worked!!  Problem solved.  Photos transferred!  I looked like a computer genius!

So, from now on when I have a computer problem, I am going to use “right click”.  I’m sure it will change my life!

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 Host Restaurant Week

Staff Reports

Diamond Bar – The city of Diamond will be hosting their inaugural Restaurant Week event. Diamond Bar Restaurant Week (DBRW) is an event that aims to advertise and commend the many dining options within the city. It is co-sponsored by the city and the Regional Chamber of Commerce of San Gabriel Valley. DBRW starts Saturday, October 8 until Friday, October 14 and will include the following restaurants:

  • Blue Sky Café
  • Chili’s Grill & Bar
  • Dilliwalla Indian Kitchen
  • Encore Teppan
  • GUACS
  • Holiday Inn Grill & Bar
  • Jasmine Mediterranean & Persian Cuisine
  • G’s Pizzeria & Pasta
  • Paper Pot Shabu
  • Peacock Gardens Cuisine of India & Banquet Hall
  • The Attic
  • Whole Enchilada
  • You and Me Café

The participating restaurants listed above will be offering special deals that will range from appetizers to full course meals. The city has also created a website – www.DBRestaurantWeek.com – to draw in large crowds for the city’s week long dining function. The website itself consists of images, audio and video of the restaurants participating in the event.

Any other restaurants within the city limits wishing to participate in the event are urged to contact the Chamber at 626.810.8476 or Diamond Bar’s Administration Department at 909.839.7015 ordbrestaurantweek@diamondbarca.gov.

How to Talk to Aging Parents about the Future

By StatePoint did-you-know-web

Parents care for and guide children into adulthood. But as parents age, sometimes the roles are reversed.  Establishing a plan will help everyone feel more at ease about the years ahead. Here are four common concerns you may face with aging parents and tips to manage each conversation.

Plan Living Arrangements

Multi-level homes and complicated floor plans can make everyday living difficult and dangerous for seniors. However, convincing parents to move into a more manageable home or assisted living may be tough. Suggest the transition early, while parents are still active to help them ease into the idea. If they insist on staying put, consider homecare and installing assistive equipment, like handrails.

Focus on the Road

Driving can be a sensitive topic because for many, it’s a key part of remaining independent.

Take 90-year-old Vivian Cash who started driving in 1949. While always priding herself on her safe driving — in fact, she’s never had an accident — she recently pulled into her driveway and stopped too close to a telephone pole, ultimately needing help moving her car. That was when she decided it was time to stop driving.

“If I’m driving and I had a problem, I could hurt someone or myself. It just isn’t worth it,” explained Cash.

Of course, not everyone will be willing to hang up their keys, so approach the topic before noticeable problems surface, such as with vision or dexterity, and agree to certain warning signs that might indicate it’s time to rethink transportation.

When it is time for parents to stop driving, help them map out ways to get to all their activities.

Update Important Documents

Most people don’t like discussing wills and life insurance. As a result, they’re often written and not revisited. However, both need to be updated periodically, especially when major life changes take place, like marriage, death or divorce.

Ensure your parents have a will that’s been updated in the past five years. If not, it should be revised to reflect their current wishes. Establish who will be in charge of executing the details, and determine where documents will be stored.

Any updates to wills need to be reflected in life insurance policies, since beneficiaries take precedence over whatever the will specifies. Consider working with a trusted advisor who offers both life insurance and retirement planning, such as an Erie Family Life insurance agent, to ensure parents and family members are covered for the future every step of the way.

Gather Financials

Finances need to be discussed — from retirement planning, debt consolidation and payment to logistics like where important documents are placed (digital and hard copies). Even if parents don’t want to divulge all their information, getting a general sense of the situation will make things easier when decisions need to be made.

Help your parents create a list of bank, benefits, pension and other accounts, as well as usernames and passwords. Keep this information in a safe place, such as a fire-resistant safe. Know where items like tax files, car titles and the key to the safe are kept.

Aging isn’t easy. Address everything now to leave your family at ease for the changes ahead.

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

Recent Recalls

Staff Reports

  1. Galaxy Note 7 Smartphone– The lithium-ion battery in the Galaxy Note7 smart phones can overheat and catch fire, posing a serious burn hazard to consumers.
  2. Bungee Chairs Sold Exclusively at Big 5 Sporting Goods Stores recalled-The chair rivets can break while in use, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
  3. Toys R US recalls pacifier clips-The pacifier clip’s spring mechanism can break and release small parts.
  4. Baby Jogger, LLC- is recalling certain City GO Infant Car Seats (models BJ64510 and BJ64529), City GO Base for infant car seat (models BJ80400 and BJ61500); City Mini Infant Car Seat/Stroller Travel Systems (model BJ72510); and Vue Lite Infant Car Seat/Stroller Travel Systems (models BJ70411, BJ70424, and BJ70431). The affected child seats have information on the labels, instruction manual and registration card that is either the wrong size, has an incorrect background color, or is in the incorrect order or is missing. As such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 213, “Child Restraint Systems.”
  5. Graco Children’s Products Inc.- is recalling certain Milestone child seats, model numbers 1910130, 1923980, 1926538, and 1926539, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 213, “Child Restraint Systems.” The affected child seat have labels that are missing the required phrase “Secure this child restraint with the vehicle’s child restraint anchorage system (LATCH) if available or with a vehicle belt.”
  6. Paradise Valley Market, Inc. (Carnival Supermarket) recalls ground beef products due to possible E. Coli- The Paradise Valley Market, Inc. (Carnival Supermarket), located at 870 3rd Avenue, Chula Vista, Calif., is voluntarily recalling approximately 35 pounds of ground beef products that may be adulterated with E. coli O157:H7.

Walnut Valley Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists for 2017

BY WVUSD

Walnut – Thirty-two Walnut Valley USD high school seniors are among 16,000 students nationwide named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists.

The following students have been recognized for demonstrating exceptional academic ability and potential for success in rigorous college studies:

 Diamond Bar High: Jason Ahn, Shannen Rikki Barrameda, Vinay Bhupathiraju, Benjamin Chen, Connie Chen, Justin Chuang, Brandon Hung, Peyrin Kao, Su Min Kim, Vickie Kuo, Aaron Lee, Adeline Lee, Monica Lin, James Lo, Leslie Sim, Sabrina Tseng, and Joanna Zhang.

Walnut High: Farhan Baig, Brittany Chiu, Stephanie Djajadi, Hannah Hu, Nellie Kwang, Rachel Lee, Savanna Lee, Joyce Lin, Vivian Lo, Tiffany Loo, Cynthia Lu, Ayesha Ng, Jo Ann Sun, Shiaw-Hern Wu, and Brian Zeng.

These students represent less than 1 percent of the U.S. high school seniors and are the highest-scoring entrants in each state.

Last fall, about 1.6 million juniors across the country entered the prestigious contest by taking the 2015 Preliminary SAT college-readiness exam.

The semifinalists are now eligible to advance to the finalist level in February and compete for $33 million in scholarships offered by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, private companies, colleges, and foundations.

 

Straight Talk

My angry and offended neighbor assumes I think he’s a “charity case” – A letter from Tiffany

Danice Akiyoshi

Danice Akiyoshi

By Danice Akiyoshi, N.D.

 

Q: Last month I was cleaning out my closets, kitchen and storage areas.  We are downsizing now that our kids are in college.  I had lots of stuff piled in my driveway because I was going to donate it to our local shelter.  My neighbor was working in his garage looking at the stuff and I asked him if he could use any of it.  I offered a brand new waffle iron, crock pot, coffee maker and skillet.  He said sure, his wife uses all of those things.  I was happy he could use them.

Yesterday he approached my husband when he was washing his car and asked if I’d left stuff on his porch.  He said he didn’t appreciate me dropping off canned goods and loaves of bread on his front porch because he wasn’t a charity case.  My husband was confused but since I wasn’t home, he couldn’t give him an answer.  My husband told me he was really upset and offended.  I did not leave any food on his porch!  I can’t believe that he assumed it was me just because I gave him free kitchen items a month ago.  This makes me mad.  How should I handle it?

A: I think you were quite neighborly with your initial offering of house wares.  His assumption that you would leave groceries on his porch and treat him like a charity case is a bit on the rude side.  You have done nothing out of line and are obviously quite charitable.  My advice is for you to knock on his door and ask him directly why he would assume such a thing about you.  If you wait a day or two I’ll bet he and his wife will probably discover who actually did drop the food off on their doorstep.  Leave him with the impression that you don’t shy away from inaccurate assumptions about your actions.  Politely invite him to speak to you directly in the future if he ever again has a question about you.  Continue to be neighborly, but dial it back a little bit.  This guy is obviously not on the same page as you.

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.

Apex Lawyers, Inc.

Law doesn’t need to be complicated

By Claire Lewis 

Apex Lawyers, Inc. is located at 21671 Gateway Center Drive, Suite 108, in Diamond Bar. They can be reached at (909) 860-0342, or visit www.apexlawinc.com for more information

Apex Lawyers, Inc. is located at 21671 Gateway Center Drive, Suite 108, in Diamond Bar. They can be reached at (909) 860-0342, or visit http://www.apexlawinc.com for more information

Do you have a legal issue? Are you not sure where to go or who to talk to? Apex Lawyers, Inc. is here to help you!  Apex Lawyers, Inc. is a full service boutique law firm that strongly believes in forming relationships with its clients by providing the highest quality of legal representation possible.

Located in Diamond Bar, Apex Lawyers, Inc. is conveniently accessible by all major counties including Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino.

Apex Lawyers, Inc. provides a broad range of high quality legal services throughout Southern California.  Their attorney’s engage in the practice of law in the following fields: Real Estate; Business Law; Family Law; DUI; Personal Injury; Civil Litigation; and Immigration.

Apex believes in providing big firm results while maintaining a cost conscientious approach normally associated with smaller law firms.

Shazad D. Omar, Esq., is the managing attorney at Apex Lawyers, Inc. and has experience in a wide variety of legal issues. Mr. Shazad is a graduate of Whittier Law School and prides himself in providing high-quality services to all his clients regardless of the type of issue the client is facing.

Contact Apex Lawyer, Inc. and ask about their free 30-minute consultation to appraise your legal situation.

Apex Lawyers, Inc. is located at 21671 Gateway Center Drive, Suite 108, in Diamond Bar.  They can be reached at (909) 860-0342, or visit www.apexlawinc.com for more information.

CNUSD held 9/11 Remembrance Assemblies

By CNUSD

Photo courtesy: CNUSD School decorated the campus with American flags.

Photo courtesy: CNUSD
School decorated the campus with American flags.

The National Day of Service and Remembrance, also dubbed Patriot Day, is held on September 11th in remembrance of the 2001 9/11 attacks.  Throughout CNUSD schools held assemblies and presentations in honor of the 2,977 people who lost their lives, and the service men and women who sacrificed their lives to help others implemented in the September 11th attacks. Students involved in the boys and girls scouts were asked to wear their uniforms while other students were encouraged to wear red, white and blue to show their respect and support. Students also participated in activities and crafts with their grandparents in order to learn more about the events of 9/11.

Campuses were decorated with flags and posters titled “We Remember” in honor of those to who lost their lives. Some of our secondary schools held assemblies that featured retired service men and women. Students had the opportunity to with speak them, ask questions and learn more about what goes into protecting our country.

While some classes gathered outside their rooms as their choir sang patriotic songs and recited the Official Proclamation from former President George Bush, others told stories of what they were doing on September 11th, 2011. Students also participated in a flag salute and moment of silence led by their principals.

 

Happiness

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

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

Nancy Stoops

Most people believe that there is a road to happiness.  Most people believe that certain things need to occur to be happy.  Most people spend their whole life on a quest for happiness but never get there.  I believe happiness is a choice.  I believe happiness is a mindset.  I believe it’s about looking at all that is right with your life and being grateful.  If you spend your days always thinking about what your life isn’t or what you don’t have you won’t be very happy.  Now I’m not implying that people shouldn’t dream big and make those dreams come true.  I’m just saying be happy along the way to making those dreams come true.

Happiness occurs every day I have the honor of being alive.  Yes I had a brother that was murdered, a brother that committed suicide and a father that died from Pancreatic Cancer but I am still here for a reason.  I appreciate each and every day I am here and can make a difference.  I appreciate having a healthy body and the ability to work out every day with my amazing dog Midnight.  I appreciate the sunrise and all the beauty that nature has to offer.  I am happiest doing the simple things even though I have travelled the world. Saturdays with my grandson are about horseback riding and swimming and just laughing.  Saturdays make me very happy.  Watching my dog do his happy roll on the grass makes me filled with joy as I see him filled with joy.

I tell myself every day I refuse to let anybody steal my joy.  People might do and say things that could potential steel my happiness but I decide how I want to respond to their words and behaviors.  We are in control of us and how we respond to others.  I wish happiness and joy for all of you every day!!!!!!

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 contact her at (909) 229-0727.  You may e-mail Nancy at nancystoops@verizon.net. 

 

Rockfish Piccata

With Sautéed Spinach, Israeli Couscous, and Lemon Caper Sauce

By Hello Freshrecipe-pic-1-web

Piccata is a simple yet elegant cooking style where meat or fish is sautéed and served with a lemon, caper, herb, and butter sauce. Although piccata is traditionally associated with chicken or veal, our chefs opted for rockfish as the star of this dish because it’s mild and flaky but doesn’t fall apart while cooking. Plus, it serves as the perfect counterpart to pearled couscous and spinach.

Cooking Time: 30 min.

Servings: 2

Nutrition: Calories: 623 cal, Fat: 22g, Sat. Fat: 9 g, Protein: 43g, Carbs: 68 g, Sugar: 5 g, Sodium: 371 mg, Fiber: 8 g

Ingredients:

  • Rockfish Fillets -12 oz
  • Israeli Couscous- ¾ Cup
  • Spinach- 5 oz.
  • Shallot- 1
  • Lemon- 1
  • Capers- 1 oz.
  • Vegetable Stock Concentrate- 1
  • Thyme- ¼ oz.
  • Butter- 2T
  • Olive Oil- 1T

Preparation:

  1. Prep: Wash and dry all produce. Halve, peel, and finely chop the shallot. Halve the lemon. Drain and rinse the capers.
  2. Cook the couscous: Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the shallot. Cook, tossing, for 2-3 minutes, until softened. Add the couscous, stock concentrate, 2 cups water, and a large pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce to a low simmer for 10-12 minutes, until tender.
  3. Cook the spinach: Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the spinach and toss until wilted, 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and cover to keep warm.
  4. Cook the fish: Season the fish on all sides with salt and pepper. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Once very hot, add the fish. Cook 2-3 minutes per side, until lightly golden brown and almost opaque in the center.
  5. Make the sauce: Turn off the heat, then add the thyme sprigs and 2 Tablespoons butter to the pan. Once melted, spoon over the fish. Add the capers and the juice of half a lemon, and cook until warmed through. Season the sauce with salt and pepper. Discard the thyme.
  6. Plate: Serve the rockfish piccata on a bed of Israeli couscous and sautéed spinach. Drizzle with the lemon caper sauce. Enjoy!

Thank a Police Officer Day

Staff Reports
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Chino- September 17 is the official “Thank a Police Officer Day.” The City of Chino Police Department were celebrated by the outpouring of support from the citizens of Chino and the generosity of the Chino Wal-Mart Store #3464. Multiple cards and goodies were left by citizens, and Wal-Mart brought in cake and goody bags for all the men and women of the police agency. The City of Chino Police Department responded on their Facebook page, “We appreciate you taking time out of your busy Saturday to say thanks!”

The Brady Bunch premieres

By History.com brady-bunch-d

On this day in 1969, American television audiences hear the soon-to-be-famous opening lyrics “Here’s the story of a lovely lady who was living with three very lovely girls…” as The Brady Bunch, a sitcom that will become an icon of American pop culture, airs for the first time. The show was panned by critics and, according to the Museum of Broadcast Communications, during “its entire network run, the series never reached the top ten ranks of the Nielsen ratings. Yet, the program stands as one of the most important sitcoms of American 1970s television programming, spawning numerous other series on all three major networks, as well as records, lunch boxes, a cookbook, and even a stage show and feature film.”

Created by Sherwood Schwartz (whose previous hit sitcom was Gilligan’s Island), The Brady Bunch followed the story of Carol (Florence Henderson), a widowed mother of three blonde daughters, who marries architect Mike Brady (Robert Reed), a widower and the father of three brown-haired boys. The blended family lives together in a suburban Los Angeles home with their cheerful housekeeper, Alice (Ann B. Davis). The show focused primarily on issues related to the Brady kids–Greg (Barry Williams), Marcia (Maureen McCormick), Peter (Christopher Knight), Jan (Eve Plumb), Bobby (Mike Lookinland) and Cindy (Susan Olsen)–who ranged from grade-school age to teenage. Although set in the late 1960s and early 1970s, a time of political and social upheaval in the United States, The Brady Bunch generally avoided controversial topics and instead presented a wholesome view of family life, tackled subjects such as sibling rivalry (including Jan’s now-famous complaint about the focus on her sister: “Marcia, Marcia, Marcia”), braces and dating.

After 177 episodes, ABC cancelled The Brady Bunch and the last original episode aired on August 30, 1974. However, the show soon became a massive hit in rerun syndication. The show’s various spin-offs have included a 1977 variety program, The Brady Bunch Hour; a 1988 TV movie A Very Brady Christmas; the 1995 big-screen parody The Brady Bunch Movie (with Shelley Long and Gary Cole as Carol and Mike) and its follow-up A Very Brady Sequel (1996); and the 2002 TV movie The Brady Bunch in the White House. In 1992, Barry Williams published a best-selling memoir titled Growing Up Brady: I Was a Teenage Greg, which provided a behind-the-scenes look at the show and revealed that life behind the Brady Bunch cameras was less wholesome than it seemed on TV.

Evening Out with Dad: Adams Elementary Holds “Dad’s All In” Event

By CNUSD

Photo courtesy: CNUSD Dad participating in event activities.

Photo courtesy: CNUSD
Dad participating in event activities.

Corona – On September 15, Adams Elementary invited fathers, grandfathers, and other male role models to spend an evening of barbecued burgers and fun activities with their children. This time spent playing and engaging is crucial in the development of every student. The Dads All In event is an initiative put on at school communities that invites fathers (or other male role models) to spend some quality time with their kids. The goal of Dads All In is to increase the contributions of fathers to the well-being of their children by providing them with opportunities to engage with their child academically, socially, and within the community.

Dads and students were treated to burgers as the sun set over Adams Elementary. A photo booth was set up along with a paper airplane table. Dads and kids then got the chance to play together in activities such as an obstacle course, sack races, a pizza box run, and more. Smiles and laughter echoed throughout the late afternoon as dads and kids ran and played together.

The Adams Dads All In evening was lead by Assistant Principal Manny Gonzalez and Russo Vargas, a parent of the school’s community and Dads All In representative.

Artist Corner

Artist Corner   

Photo courtesy: MVisionLA Anthm performing at The VapeGoat in Boyle Heights

Photo courtesy: MVisionLA
Anthm performing at The VapeGoat in Boyle Heights

Anthony Hernandez a.k.a. Anthm

By Racine Guajardo

Anthony grew up in the suburbs of Eastside LA, moving around often in his younger years but primarily stayed in Whittier, CA. His writing began after the passing of his grandmother in the sixth grade. Anthony recalls, saying, “Ms. Grubb took me aside the day after she passed and gave me a composition book, she told me to write what I felt and it would help me, it did.” As most kids went home as soon as the bell rang, Anthony would stay at school longer than anyone else where he found bonds with teachers who would encourage his artistic side.

In his early 20’s he fell into a destructive lifestyle that led to partying, sex, and drugs. However there was no real meaning which made him lose his artistic vision. Eventually, Anthony moved past this phase and into a more socially acceptable standard way of living with a job and a girlfriend. Although his life seemed to be on the right track, he fell into a deep depression. He would attend therapy sessions and took medication but it didn’t help as he still felt unhappy. His life took a turn when a close friend introduced the idea of him turning his poetry into rhymes. These same friends started to convince him to also get into a studio and start recording.

Around 2007, Alex Ibarra was in his beginning stages of creating Illegal Productions (ill P), a local production studio, when he noticed Anthony rapping to himself. Seeing promise in the young rapper, Ibarra offered Anthony the opportunity to record an album. Since there meeting, Anthony has released two albums, and has performed at multiple venues all over the Los Angeles area.

When asked what he would want people to know about him, Anthony said, “that one day soon I can tell my niece that she can do anything if she puts her mind to it and show her my music as an example of that and to connect with people and let them know that they are not alone.”

Anthony describes his style as being poetic, speaking on real world situations and honest emotions. He sees himself like anyone else who has the same fears and concerns stating, “I don’t speak on things that I don’t live through. I’m not afraid to be uncool.”

If Anthony could give anyone advice, he said, “I love my people and truly hope that anyone who whole heartedly follows their dreams finds some level of success in it and a deep sense of satisfaction.”

Anthony a.k.a Anthm can be found on multiple social media sites; Facebook at Facebook.com/anthanthm, on Twitter @Antanthm, and Instgram as TheRealAnthm. His albums can be found on anthm.bandcamp.com, various songs on soundcloud.com/antanthm as well as his crew on soundcloud.com/alexibarrabeats.

How About The Angels

Pastor Mark Hopper

Pastor Mark Hopper

By Mark Hopper

When we want to change the subject in a conversation in our family, we often use the phrase, “How do you think the Angels are going to do this year”?  This is a little “code” to help us steer the conversation in a new direction when things get a little testy or out of hand.

However, in this case, I really am talking about the Angels.  The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.  The baseball team that plays down at the “Big A” off the 57 freeway.

I suppose every competitive sports team starts off the season with high hopes and great expectations.  I’m sure that is true of the owner, the manager, the coaches and the players.

A few years ago, the Angels made the playoffs almost every year.  They were expected to win and usually did.  But, recently, the team has not done as well and many fans are disappointed and discouraged.

There will be no playoffs for the Angels this year.  They are about 20 games out of first place.  There are not enough games left to catch up.  Even if the first place team lost all of the rest of their games and even if the Angels won all the rest of their games, I don’t think the Angels could make the playoffs this year.

However, the other baseball team in Los Angeles is doing pretty well.  In fact, they are currently in first place in their division with San Francisco right behind them.  Go Dodgers!  So how do Angel’s fans deal with this situation?  How should we react to another losing season?

First, we should avoid conversations with Dodger fans.  Fans of winning teams love to ask the fans of other local teams, “How are the Angels doing this year?”   They already know the answer, but they love to rub it in a little.

Second, think about Spring Training.  Baseball will begin again next February.  There is a good chance the Angels will do better next year and they may even make the playoffs in 2017.  Don’t focus on the past, look toward the future!

Third, you may want to buy tickets for next season now.  Since ticket sales have been down this year and since attendance has fallen, you may be able to pick up some season tickets at a deep discount.  It is kind of like the stock market – buy low and sell high!

Finally, never give up hope.  Be loyal to your team – rain or shine, win or lose.  That is what true fans do.  They will be glad you did and you will too!

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.