Walnut: 4th Of July Celebration

Staff Reports

Walnut – Come and join the City of Walnut’s Fourth of July celebration at Suzanne Park on Sat., July 4, from 5:30 pm to approximately 9:30 pm.

This free event will be kicked off with a Patriotic Pooch Parade scheduled for 5:30 pm. There will also be live music from Young Guns, playing the best of the 80s; face painting; Food Trucks; and our famous Pie-Eating Contest.  The Fireworks Show will begin at approximately at 9:00 pm.

Bring your whole family and your lawn chairs/blankets and celebrate America with us!

Suzanne Park is located at 325 Suzanne Road. Parking is limited, so attendees are encouraged to carpool and arrive early. For more information, please call (909) 598-5605.

Sorry, no alcohol, smoking, BBQs, grills or other cooking appliances allowed in the Park.  Due to the loud and crowded nature of the event, people are discouraged from brining their pets (assistance dogs are an exception).

June 2015 SGV News

2015-06-SGVNews-COVERSGV News covers Diamond Bar, Walnut, La Puente, Rowland Heights and surrounding areas of the San Gabriel Valley; portions of the western Inland Empire; and northern Orange County. Click this link to access the complete issue in PDF format: 2015-06-SGVNews-WEB

Diamond Bar Council Recap

By Raymond Mendoza

Diamond Bar – The Diamond Bar City Council met once again last week for its remaining June meeting, which included naming a new Business of the Month, extending the City’s landscaping services, and denying a hotly debated conditional use permit allowing T-Mobile to build a new wireless telecommunications facility at 1355 Maple Hill Road.

To begin, Mayor Steve Tye congratulated Haggen, located at 240 S. Diamond Bar Blvd., as the new business of the month. Tye and the City Council members were joined on stage with the new supermarket’s manager, thanking him and the organization for bringing its business to Diamond Bar.

A presentation was given about Haggen, outlining the corporation – which is from the northwest, and expanding into the west.  In the last six months, the company has purchased 146 storefronts to bring specialty items, including organic and gluten-free products, into new areas.

After the Business of the Month award, the Council was given an update by Los Angeles County Fire Department Assistant Chief, Troy Flath, regarding the recent Tonner Canyon fire exercise, and an overview of the Department’s involvement in the Napal earthquake recovery.

The schedule of future events was then read to include the Planning Commission meeting on June 23; the next Concert/Movie in the Park on June 24, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., featuring Southland Band/“Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day,” both at Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Springs Drive; the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on June 25; Independence Day City offices holiday closures from July 3 through July 6; 4th of July Blast, 5 to 9 p.m., at Diamond Bar High School; cancellation of the next City Council meeting on July 7; the July 8 Concerts/Movie in the Park featuring The Kings 88/”Maleficent” at Sycamore Canyon Park; the Traffic and Transportation Commission meeting on July 9; the Planning Commission meeting on July 14; , the July 14 Concerts/Movie in the Park featuring Stone Soul/”The Box Trolls” at Sycamore Canyon Park; and finally, the City Council meeting on July 21.

The Council then approved all items on the Consent Calendar, including the minutes for the June 2 City Council and May 12 Planning Commission meetings; ratification of check register dated May 28 through June 10, totaling $299,901.49; contract extensions for the Community Services Department; award of contract to AmeriComp Group Imaging, LLC, for printer service and toner in an amount not-to-exceed $90,000 for the period of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2018; award of contract to Ameritech Business Systems, Inc., for copier service in an amount not-to-exceed $50,000 for the period of July 1, 2015 through June 20, 2018; award of consulting services agreement to Comdyn Group, Inc., for as-needed information technology services in an amount not-to-exceed $250,000 for the period of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2020; the approval of maintenance services agreement with Woods Maintenance Systems, Inc., DBA Graffiti Control System, to provide graffiti removal services for the fiscal year 2015/2016 with an option for four one-year extensions; approval of the execution of the first amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with Los Angeles Gateway Water Management Authority for the implementation of the watershed management program and coordinated integrated monitoring program for the lower San Gabriel River watershed group; approval to deny the appeal and affirming the Planning Commission’s decision to deny a conditional use permit to T-Mobile to install a new wireless telecommunications facility; and the adoption of a resolution approving a five year enterprise agreement with Microsoft Corporation through Compucom, for software licenses in an amount not-to-exceed $100,000.

And finally, the Council adopted a resolution approving a tentative tract to subdivide air space for a 10-unit warehouse condominium located at 614-646 Brea Canyon Road.

After the Council member’s reports and comments, the meeting adjourned with plans to meet on July 21, at 6:30 p.m., at the AQMD Auditorium at 21865 Copley Drive.

Lake Fire Update

June 29 Update: 30,726 acres with 60 percent containment.

Photo Courtesy: SB County Fire

Photo Courtesy: SB County Fire

Staff Reports

San Bernardino County – As of June 29, the Lake Fire is reported at 30,726 acres, with 60 percent overall containment.  The cause is still under investigation. The estimated cost to date is $30.2 million and there are four reported injuries.

On the afternoon of June 24, the fire turned and is currently burning south and east of Onyx Summit in a northward fashion.  Unified Command has identified key decision points that may result in evacuations of Lake Williams, Erwin Lake, and Baldwin Lake.  If the Lake Fire reaches the pre-designated trigger points, residents in these areas will be notified to evacuate.

According to the San Bernardino County Fire Department and the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station, a message has been issued to these lake areas to give residents advance notice in order to prepare for an evacuation – particularly those with livestock that were encouraged to relocate their animals early.  As of 8 a.m. on June 25, the fire was only 1.5 miles from the first trigger point.

The fire has burned down into Little Morongo and Big Morongo canyons, and firefighters have been focusing on the area south of 10,000 Foot Ridge where the fire is in steep, rocky terrain.  The fire is spreading by burning vegetation rolling downhill.

Mandatory evacuations are currently in effect for the Burns Canyon and Rimrock areas; Pioneertown is under voluntary evacuation.  The shelter for evacuees in these areas is located at Copper Mountain College, 6162 Rotary Way.  Small animals for these areas may be taken to the Town of Yucca Valley Animal Shelter, 4755 Malin Way.  Large animals may be taken to the Yucca Valley Equestrian Center, 7429 Avalon Avenue – all in Yucca Valley.  The Red Cross Evacuation Center is located at the Big Bear Community Church, 40946 Big Bear Blvd., in Big Bear.
Closures:  The fire perimeter is currently six air miles from Big Bear, 11 air miles from Pioneertown, and nine air miles from Morongo Valley.  Within this area, all campgrounds and hiking trails, as well as Highway 38; and the Barton Flats area are closed.

The Lake Fire started on June 17, and more than 113 Engines, 54 Crews, 18 Helicopters, 3 Air Tankers, 18 Water Tenders, 10 Bulldozers and 1,922 personnel have been assigned to control and extinguish this massive fire.  While the cause is still under investigation, the cost has been estimated at close to $12 million.  So far there have been four fire-related injuries.
High temperatures and low humidity are making conditions formidable, and fire personnel are under considerable threat as they continue to work around the clock toward 100 percent containment. You can help contribute to their safety by staying away from the risk region, evacuating areas when instructed to do so, and respecting road closures and other emergency warnings.  If you live near the area but out of evacuation danger, make every effort to keep family and pets indoors to avoid inducing respiratory emergencies from skies full of smoke and ash.

If you are in a risk area, stay tuned to local news and radio stations (including KBHR radio 93.3 FM) for additional information, updates and evacuation instructions.  There is also information available by calling (909) 383-5688, or visit inciweb.nwcg.gov (Lake Fire); https://twitter.com/sbcountysheriff; https://twitter.com/SBCOUNTYFIRE.

Baldwin Park Playful City USA

City’s Playability Recognized

Photo Courtesy: City of Baldwin Park

Photo Courtesy: City of Baldwin Park

Staff Reports

Baldwin Park – Baldwin Park is being honored with a 2015 Playful City USA designation for the seventh time.  The national recognition program honors cities and towns across the country for making their cities more playable. Baldwin Park is proud to be selected once again as a leader in creating more opportunities for play.

This year, the City will be developing new play opportunities at four summer lunch school sites. The school sites are located in neighborhoods that are park poor and where access to play space is limited. Children will be allowed to access the playground area for 60 minutes after enjoying their lunch through the City’s summer lunch program.

Teens will also have an opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors by participating in a new program at the Baldwin Park Teen Center where at-risk adolescents participate in various outdoor activities such as hiking in the San Gabriel Mountains.

By integrating these components into play initiatives, local Baldwin Park youth will have the opportunity to use all their senses to learn, explore, and imagine through play.

Hopscotch sidewalks, structured recess programs, mandated neighborhood play spaces, city-wide play days and mobile recreation vehicles are all ways in which these communities are appealing to residents, and attracting and retaining residents.

“Playability is crucial to the success of our future communities, and we are proud of the work these cities and leaders are doing to provide a better quality of life for all residents, and especially families,” says KaBOOM! President, James Siegal. “Play provides a competitive advantage for cities looking to attract and retain residents. With these esteemed leaders, and our friends and partners across the country, we continue to prioritize play for all kids.”

To learn more about these cities, see the full list of the 241 communities named 2015 Playful City USA honorees, or to gather more information on the Playful City USA program, visit www.playfulcityusa.org.

Straight Talk With Danice

Danice Akiyoshi

Danice Akiyoshi

A Letter from Chrissy

 

 

By Danice Akiyoshi, N.D.

Q:  What is your opinion about people who are always late?  Why do you think some people have no respect for time management?

A:  In my opinion, I think personal power plays a role here.  People who are habitually late generally don’t have a good sense of their own personal power.  They are often passive-aggressive, imagining that they have power over others by keeping them waiting.  Of course, some people are just poor managers of their time, but I think the personal power thing comes into play more often.  They are misguided in thinking that their time is more valuable than yours.  Let’s not forget the people who are basically clueless and have poor manners.

Danice Akiyoshi is a Naturopathic Doctor and the head of Candid Coaching Service. She offers personal coaching services relating to all types of issues and concerns. This is a letter she received from an anonymous reader. To send a question to Danice, email her at straighttalk@candidcoachingservices.com. You can also visit her website at http://www.candidcoachingservices.com.

Eastvale: ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES

PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 24, 2015, the City Council of the City of Eastvale adopted Ordinance No. 15-04, entitled:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EASTVALE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING IN ITS ENTIRETY CHAPTER 10.02 OF TITLE 10 TO THE EASTVALE MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN STREETS

The ordinance incorporates the completed engineering and traffic survey in the City’s municipal code to establish speed limits on certain streets.

Ordinance No. 15-04 was adopted by the following roll call:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Rush, Link, Bootsma

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Lorimore, Tessari

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None

A certified copy of the full text of this ordinance is available for review in the Office of the City Clerk, City of Eastvale, 12363 Limonite Avenue, #910, Eastvale, CA 91752.

 

 

PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE

 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 24, 2015, the City Council of the City of Eastvale adopted Ordinance No. 15-03, entitled:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EASTVALE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM ONE-FAMILY DWELLING (R-1) TO PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (PRD) AND ADOPTING A CORRESPONDING PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE REAL PROPERTY OF APPROXIMATELY 44 ACRES LOCATED GENERALLY ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LIMONITE AVENUE AND HARRISON AVENUE, ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 164-010-025

The ordinance provides a change of zone from single family residential to planned residential development to create site-specific development standards.

Ordinance No. 15-03 was adopted by the following roll call:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Rush, Link, Bootsma

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Lorimore, Tessari

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None

A certified copy of the full text of this ordinance is available for review in the Office of the City Clerk, City of Eastvale, 12363 Limonite Avenue, #910, Eastvale, CA 91752.

 

 

PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 24, 2015 the City Council of the City of Eastvale introduced an ordinance entitled:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EASTVALE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 10.20.170(a)(2) OF CHAPTER 10.20 OF TITLE 10 TO THE EASTVALE MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING UNLAWFUL PARKING OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

The proposed ordinance would increase the number of hours that a recreational vehicle can be parked on a city highway from 48 hours to 72 hours.

A certified copy of the full text of this ordinance is available for review in the Office of the City Clerk, City of Eastvale, 12363 Limonite Avenue, #910, Eastvale, CA 91752.

Pomona: Heat Related Toddler Death

3-year old left in hot car by accident

Image Courtesy: Google

Image Courtesy: Google

Staff Reports

Pomona – On Sun., June 21, at approximately 4:55 p.m., the Pomona Police Department received a 911 call regarding a heat-related injury on Rancho Jurupa Place.

Upon arrival, a female child was found unconscious in a vehicle after a family outing. The victim was transported to Pomona Valley Hospital in grave condition, but never regained consciousness and died as a result of the incident.

According to the Pomona Police Department, investigators do not suspect foul play at this time.  Initial findings are consistent with this incident being a tragic accident.  The parents and other siblings all believed that the victim – Kiara Li, 3, of Pomona, exited the vehicle at the same time as everyone else.

An autopsy and additional information related to his accident are still pending.

According to the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), a car’s windows act like a greenhouse, trapping sunlight and heat.  On a summer day – when temperatures outside range from 80 to 100 degrees, cars parked in direct sunlight can reach internal temperatures of up to 131 to 172 degrees – and dangerous, life-threatening temperatures can escalate within ten minutes of closing up the car – even with the windows rolled down slightly. Unfortunately, 25 children die each year from being trapped unattended in a hot vehicle.

The Pomona Police Department would like to remind citizens that this is a tragedy that can be prevented.  Be sure to check vehicles completely before exiting, and never leave children or pets in a vehicle unattended – even for a moment!

Summer Details At Alamo Car Wash

If you want to see the difference in the way Alamo Car Wash and Detail Center can make your car look and run, visit them at 784 N. Nogales Street in Walnut. For more information, including business hours, call them at (626) 965-7922.

If you want to see the difference in the way Alamo Car Wash and Detail Center can make your car look and run, visit them at 784 N. Nogales Street in Walnut. For more information, including business hours, call them at (626) 965-7922.

Staff Reports

Walnut – You’re a busy person with a lot to do.  You need a car wash, an oil change, a haircut, and you haven’t even had lunch yet.  You could run all over town trying to get all of this done, or you could get it all done at one stop: Alamo Car Wash and Detail Center.

Dan Gerstner and his wife, Sylvia, opened Alamo more than 18 years ago, and they have run the business with a simple philosophy ever since.

“Our philosophy is to always have satisfied customers. We want them to be satisfied with what we do here, and 99.9 percent of the time, they are,” Gerstner said.

Situated in a four-acre complex at the corner of Nogales and Francesca Drive in Walnut, Alamo features a hand car wash, a Mobil gas station and an Xpress Lube oil change center, as well as restaurants, a beauty salon, dentist’s office, locksmith and a bookkeeping service.

“We even have a shoeshine guy.  It’s really a one-stop shop,” Gerstner said.

Alamo offers full-service hand car washes and detailing, which includes waxing, buffing and interior cleaning; as well as an express wash – just $6.95 – for people on the go.  And now is the perfect time to get your vehicle vacation-ready for summer with an oil change and detailing to help protect against the high temperatures.

Asked why people should visit Alamo instead of other area car washes, Gerstner said, “I don’t know what other car washes do, but I know what we do. We’re very picky about service and the little details. And usually, when the car comes out, it’s cleaner than it’s ever been.”

Package washes are popular, Gerstner said, especially the Silver Package Wash.  It includes an air freshener, sealer wax, polish wax, rainbow wax, clear coat sealant and Armor-All on the tires.

“If people need something at the last minute, like greeting cards, we have a wide selection they can choose from while they’re waiting for their car.  We also carry just about any kind of auto accessory you might need,” Gerstner said.  And, a multi-wash book is a great gift for anyone with a car.

Alamo’s oil change service is also extremely popular, and runs just $30.99.

“Our quick lube service is very complete and includes transmission, power steering, brake fluid, cooling system and fuel emissions services.  Plus, oil change customers receive a free car wash.

Gerstner admits that Alamo is not the cheapest place to have your car washed or serviced, but maintains that the services they offer make them competitive with just about anybody else.

“We offer a higher level of service than many other places, and that’s why we’ve been so successful.  People love their cars – their car is like their baby. We see customers who come in twice a week, and their cars look clean, but they still want them washed here,” Gerstner explained.

If you want to see the difference in the way Alamo Car Wash and Detail Center can make your car look and run, visit them at 784 N. Nogales Street in Walnut.  For more information, including business hours, call them at (626) 965-7922.

To The Pointe Dance Productions

Training dancers and transforming lives

Photo Courtesy: TTP

Photo Courtesy: TTP

By K.P. Sander

Chino – It isn’t often you come across a business dedicated to students that provides a Christian atmosphere, and promotes not only artistry, but modesty, authenticity, faith and community as well – but To the Pointe Dance Productions (TTP) is all that, and more.
Founded in 2004 by CEO and Artistic Director, Lindsay Dixon, what started as teaching three students on Saturday mornings as a way to make some extra cash has developed into a faith-based business of integrity – reaching out to the community in a variety of caring ways.

Dixon – whose lifelong love of dance has led her on a wonderful journey – received her formal training in ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, and lyrical at the Talent Dance Studio in Chino.  While studying there, she was a six-year member of the nationally acclaimed Showstopper dance team, and also a competitive lyrical and pointe soloist, receiving numerous regional and national titles. Dixon also holds a B.A. in Philosophy with a Minor in Business Administration from Azusa Pacific University.  She has been providing dance instruction to children and adults of all ages since she was 15.

Now enjoying its 11th year of business, the non-profit TTP has realized the potential for a faith-based dance training program where students can explore movement and performance in a non-threatening and loving environment.  Serving 200 students at over 30 weekly classes, TTP caters to children and adults of every ability.  From their annual spring and Christmas recitals to their vibrant specials needs programs, there is definitely something for every dance student.  They even offer an apprenticeship program with the Inland Empire’s only professional contemporary dance company, Aletheia Contemporary Dance Theatre.

But more than anything says Dixon, “We have a family of teachers, parents and peers to support and encourage development – not only as dancers – but as loving and compassionate human beings.”

The focus on TTP is not on competition, but on providing dancers with the skills and resources to reach maximum potential.  Whether students want to dance professionally or use their gifts to minister to others – or just dance for the love of dance – TTP is there to provide a nurturing environment and show that their ultimate reason for dancing is to draw closer to God.

Dixon, her husband, two-year old son – and baby girl on the way – live in Eastvale.

To find out more about TTP, including Summer Dance Camps, class offerings and schedules, special needs programming, scholarship funds, or to make a donation, visit http://ttpdance.org.

TTP is located at 14058 Euclid Ave., Building A, in Chino.  They can be reached at (909) 628-4242, or email office@ttpdance.org.

Baldwin Park Unified Runs E-Textbook And Chromebook Pilot

Just four U.S. school districts chosen to try out system

Image Courtesy: Google

Image Courtesy: Google

Staff Reports

Baldwin Park – The first of two electronic textbook pilot efforts at Baldwin Park Unified has returned overwhelming praise for Houghton Mifflin Harcourt materials used on Google Chromebooks, according to District leaders.

Some 36 8th Graders at Sierra Vista Middle School, and 30 10th Graders at Sierra Vista High School, conducted a semester-long trial of electronic curriculum on the Chromebooks this past spring as part of an effort to determine engagement levels.

“This was a rare and valuable opportunity to see how our students responded to new technology interfaces with the latest electronic texts,” Baldwin Park Unified Superintendent, Dr. Paul Sevillano, said. “As expected, we received valuable insights that will help us sculpt our approach to technology even as we prepare for a second round of pilot testing.”

The first pilot was originally scheduled to run nine weeks, but middle school teacher, Gabriela Lopez, and high school teacher, Rafael Marquez, received an extension allowing them to continue the program through spring.

A second Baldwin Park Unified pilot effort will be conducted at four middle schools and two high schools during spring 2016. In the meantime, the District is launching an effort to expand wireless capacity to support use of additional computer devices by students.

Baldwin Park Unified is one of just two districts in California, and four across the U.S., authorized for the pilot by Google and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

Your Child’s Best And Most Productive Summer

Nancy Stoops and Midnight

Nancy Stoops and Midnight

By Nancy Stoops

I am a very big believer in rest and relaxation and feel summer is a great time to do that.  I take a lot of time off in the summer to do exactly that, but I must feel my summer is productive as well.  I force myself to move at a much slower pace and I do play a lot more, but I try to remember the concept of balance as well.

Summer also allows for some unique activities.  I see summer as a time to work on special talents and projects.  Having a project can be very grounding and give you something to be working toward, which I believe is a very important concept.  This doesn’t in anyway, take away from a very well deserved break.

The other really great piece about all of this is your child won’t lose all of their skills over the summer if you keep them engaged, and returning to school will be easier.

Common sense tells us if we don’t use something for three months, our skills can become rusty    By allowing our children to do absolutely nothing over the summer we are not doing them a favor, we are doing them a grave injustice.  Encourage your children to read a book, write a story about something fun, walk the dog to keep their muscles strong, help you add and subtract how many miles you’ll be traveling this vacation, understand why when you throw the ball up, it always comes back down – and just keep learning the whole summer through.

Teaching children the way to find that balance that will enhance their relaxation, make them feel good about their productivity, and allow them to have more fun than they ever have!

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, including 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, or via email at nancyjstoops@verizon.net.  Nancy’s books, “Midnight the Therapy Dog,” and “Live, Heal and Grow,” are available at Amazon.com.

CHPD Seeking Public Assistance

Suspect Jonathon Heinz wanted for Burglary

 

Photo Courtesy: CHPD Jonathon Heinz

Photo Courtesy: CHPD
Jonathon Heinz

Staff Reports

Chino Hills – Chino Hills Detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted for stealing three custom road bicycles – valued at more than $5,000 – from a victim’s garage in the middle of the night.
Jonathon Heinz, 29, of Chino Hills, is wanted for burglary and a $125,000 warrant has been issued for his arrest.

A 17-year old female was arrested in the case, but has not been cooperative in helping authorities locate Heinz. Detectives and Deputies have made contact with his family and friends in an attempt to convince Heinz to turn himself in, but he remains outstanding.
On June 22, at around 3 a.m., Heinz entered the victim’s garage located in the 5800 block of Brushwood Court in Chino Hills, and stole the three bicycles while the female stood watch in the car. When the victim woke up in the morning, he noticed his garage door was open and his bicycles were missing.
Later that day, Deputies contacted the female juvenile who had one of the stolen bikes in a nearby park. The investigation led them to Heinz’s home in the 17400 block of Kelsey Way, where the other bicycles were eventually recovered. The juvenile, who had been reported as a runaway a week prior, was arrested for Burglary and Possession of Stolen Property.
Heinz is known to drive a small, light blue Honda, or is known to be on foot in the area of Butterfield and Hunters Hill parks. The photo of Heinz is from his California Driver’s License and is outdated.  The suspect may have changed his hair style or facial hair.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Chino Hills Police Department at (909) 364-2000. Those who want to report information anonymously can call WeTip at 1-800-78-CRIME.

2015 Fireworks Safety

Riverside County Sheriff’s Department

 

Riverside County – The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department in cooperation with, CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department, Riverside County Code Enforcement and the Riverside County Board of Supervisors would like to remind the members of the public of the dangers of fireworks.

Avoid the Worst – Obey the Law and Put SAFETY First!

Public safety officials from the County of Riverside would like to ensure that all residents and visitors understand that fireworks are illegal in Riverside County; meaning that you may not sell, purchase, transport, store or use fireworks in the County of Riverside.

The cities of Blythe, Coachella, Cathedral City, Desert Hot Springs and Indio are the only cities which allow the sale and use of State Fire Marshal-approved “Safe and Sane” fireworks. Fireworks purchased in these cities shall not be transported, used or possessed outside of the cities in which they were purchased.

ALL fireworks, including sparklers are illegal in Riverside County. All fireworks are illegal because they cause serious injuries and very often, cause fires. Riverside County has very diverse terrain. The vegetation is very dry, and fireworks can easily start a brush fire.

Individuals who cause a wildfire by using illegal fireworks will be held responsible for all suppression costs and could be criminally prosecuted. These costs can run into the millions of dollars.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department law enforcement officers and Riverside County Code Enforcement aggressively enforce Riverside County Ordinance 858, as well as other laws pertaining to the sale, transport, manufacturing, storage and use of illegal fireworks.

In Riverside County protecting the safety of the public is a top priority and we enforce a “zero tolerance” policy with regard to citizens in possession of illegal fireworks. Those caught with illegal fireworks will be subject to fines, citations, arrest and confiscation of all illegal fireworks. We urge you to leave the fireworks to the professionals.

If you would like to report the use or sales of illegal fireworks within the County of Riverside please call 1-800-950-2444, or call one of the non-emergency phone numbers list at the right.

You may also report the use of illegal fireworks via the Fireworks Report (http://www.riversidesheriff.org/fireworks/) web form. This form will be available Wednesday, July 1, 2015, at 6:00 AM until Monday, July 6, 2015 at 6:00 AM.

Chino Police Department Launches Social Media

Staff Reports

Chino – In keeping with Chief Karen Comstock’s strong community ties, the Chino Police Department has launched its social media pages. Chief Comstock’s goal is to enhance communication with the community and maintain an open dialogue with residents, businesses and partners in safety.

Social media has proven to be a valuable tool for Law Enforcement agencies to use as a means to communicate timely and effectively with topics such as crime prevention, community programs, incidents and investigations.

“The Chino Police Department values the positive relationships and interactions it has with the community,” states Comstock. “Having social media as another tool to communicate and engage with residents will only enhance our relationships.”

The City of Chino has been successful in increasing community engagement through their use of Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. As government social media continues to grow, the Chino Police Department sees an opportunity to expand its efforts by creating additional accounts specifically for the Department and the Chief of Police.

For more information, connect with the Chino Police Department on the following sites:

facebook.com/chinopolicedept; facebook.com/ChiefComstock; twitter.com/chinopolicedept

Multiple Ways To Heaven?

Pastor Robert Jewett

Pastor Robert Jewett

By Pastor Robert Jewett

 

There are people who hold to a belief that all roads lead to heaven. They believe that as long as one is sincere in his or her beliefs, then they will go to heaven – regardless of what they believe.

The standard for them is not truth, but rather sincerity. No matter how sincere someone is about not succumbing to the force of gravity prior to jumping off a building, they will soon plummet to the ground at 9.8 meters per second.  Although they may have been sincere, the truth prevailed.

The apostle Peter boldly proclaimed that “there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved,” (Acts 4:12).

Those who wish to push aside the claims of Christ are quick to judge Christians as arrogant and narrow-minded. Jesus was not concerned about those who would make such claims about him.  He unashamedly declared, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me,” (John 14:6).

Jesus made it very clear that sincerity in anything other than him would not save anyone.  He alone came to die so that the sinner may live.  He alone rose from the grave to conquer sin and death.  He alone is the way to heaven.

Word of Truth Community Church meets Sundays at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesdays at 7 p.m., at 850 E. Parkridge Ave., #110, in Corona. For more information, visit WordOfTruthCC.com.

Police Explorer Post Shines In Competition

Photo Courtesy: PPD

Photo Courtesy: PPD

Staff Reports

Pomona – Pomona Police Explorer POST 160 participated in the 2015 Ex-Con Games in Las Vegas, the weekend of June 13-14.  This is a highly competitive Explorer Competition with approximately 34 teams from California, Nevada, Arizona and Utah in attendance.

The Explorers, ages 15-19, performed well individually and as cohesive teams in various law enforcement related categories. This was the first competition for the majority of this new group of Explorers and they exceeded expectations.
With the support of each other and their dedicated Police Officer Advisors, the Explorers were able to achieve the following awards in several scenarios:

  • 1st Place – Female Obstacle Course: Sabrina Valle
  • 3rd Place – Team Vehicle Stop
  • 5th Place – Team Active Shooter
  • 1st Place – Male Advisor/ Obstacle Course: Police Officer Mike Lee

Police Chief Paul Capraro expressed his pride and appreciation for these dedicated Pomona teens and Advisors that volunteer thousands of hours a year to make Pomona a safer community.
“It is our hope that these outstanding young adults pursue their careers in law enforcement in the community where they have already given so much,” said Capraro.

Pomona Police Explorers have a long and successful history of becoming Pomona Police Officers and members of other law enforcement agencies, as well as serving in the military.

Why Work-Life Balance Is The Wrong Idea

By Brian Mohr

The corporate world is susceptible to fads.  Work-life balance, a push to properly prioritize work in relation to lifestyle, features the kind of faddish thinking that can lead gifted people down the wrong path.

Think of those who love their job; for them, it’s not exactly “work” as they exercise their capabilities fully toward a goal that they believe in.

Finding the right fit – whether an organization is searching for leadership or an individual is seeking the right job – is more important than people realize. The problem of work-life balance starts farther upstream. When the appropriate person is aligned with the appropriate goal, balance is natural.

A concept like work-life balance is a claim on how we should prioritize our lives, which, if believed, can be confusing.

  • Don’t buy into the notion of the “work you” as being separate from the “real you.” We spend 8.8 hours of each day working, according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics – the largest amount of time spent in any single activity (sleeping is second at 7.6 hours). Work-life balance enforces a strange notion that you are essentially different on the clock than off the clock, which hurts both employers and employees. Who wants this divided personality? Why not be yourself while doing what’s important – providing for your well-being and that of your family? Costumes are for Halloween.  In my line of work, I want to offer a leader who is authentic and not some impostor version of who they really are.
  • Not everyone is working for the weekend. Rather than work-life balance, it’s more helpful to think of your role in a company or nonprofit as work-life symbiosis. Just do the math. Working nearly nine hours in a role that you do not like doesn’t stack up well with two days that quickly pass by (assuming you hate your job). How many years of your life do you want to waste not doing what would make you happier?
  • Most important of all is aligning the right people with the right role. That means aligning the purpose and values of an organization to the purpose and values of the right people. Everyone owes it to themselves to find the right organization.
  • Take a cue from your technology. In today’s world, we simply cannot compartmentalize different areas of our lives like people used to. You can communicate with your spouse at any time and know people better through social media than through real-life interaction. And, for work, most of us carry our work around in our smart phones. If not text messages, then we get emails sent to our phones.
  • Whether through our technology or the software running in our brains, we don’t simply turn off work when we leave the office. We should drop the idea that “work” and “life” are somehow separate. They’re not.

Brian Mohr is co-founder and managing partner for Y Scouts (yscouts.com), a purpose-based leadership search firm that connects organizations with exceptional leaders. Y Scouts operates under the belief that people are the only real competitive advantage in business and the best employer/employee connections start by connecting through a shared sense of purpose and values.

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4th Of July In West Covina

Ready, Set, Fireworks!

 

Staff Reports

West Covina – Looking for some family fun this 4th of July?  The City of West Covina and the West Covina Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) invite you to join them for a day filled with festivities!

Bring your whole family and friends out on Sat., July 4, for a fun-filled day beginning with a pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m., at Hurst Ranch, for only $5.00 per person (includes pancakes, sausage, juice, milk, and coffee).

Then from 3 to 11 p.m., head on over to Edgewood Middle/High School for carnival rides, entertainment, food, and games. The band, Cold Duck, will have the crowd dancing to classic rock favorites from 6 to 9 p.m.

Finally, end your night with a firework spectacular that is sure to cap off your whole day.  The fireworks show is sponsored by the City of West Covina and Athens Services, and will begin at 9 p.m.

The entrance fee for the carnival and fireworks show is $1.00 per person, beginning at 3 p.m. Please note that a hand stamp will be given this year in lieu of wrist bands, so plan accordingly.

As a friendly reminder, no alcohol is allowed and bags are subject to search.  The school grounds will be secured prior to 3 p.m., so any personal belongings placed on the event grounds beforehand will be removed by the Police Department.

“City staff has planned a great day for the whole family and I hope everyone is able to come and celebrate our country’s Independence Day at Edgewood School,” said Mayor Fredrick Sykes.

For any additional information please contact the Community Services Department at (626) 939-8489.

Hurst Ranch is located at 1227 S. Orange Avenue, West Covina.

Edgewood Middle/High School is located at 1625 W. Durness Street, West Covina.