Business Feature: DV URGENT CARE

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EASTVALE  – A warm, welcoming attitude, along with a passion for helping and connecting with his patients is what separates Dr. Dan Vasile’s medical facilities from the rest.

Vasile owns and operates five Inland Empire Urgent Care Facilities including the DV Urgent Care & Occupational Health in Eastvale and the Skin Envy Med Spa & Weight Loss in Rancho Cucamonga.

“Being a doctor was my calling since childhood,” said Vasile.

“It takes painstaking determination and long hours to be an effective doctor.”

“Each and every day I’m surrounded with people from all walks of life and through medicine, I’m able to touch their lives in a way that others can’t,” said Vasile.

His urgent care facilities offer treatment for a wide range of symptoms and ailments for both urgent care and walk-in patients.

His facilities treat ailments from cuts, scrapes, burns, breaks to sprains and strains, along with fevers, coughs, colds and flu.

Other services include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, skin rashes, sexual diseases and urinary tract problems.

Vasile’s facilities also focus on women’s health issues and minor surgeries.

“Our patient’s well-being always comes first,” said Vasile.  “Our mission is to provide unilateral care and treatment to the communities we serve,” added Vasile.

“Our five urgent care clinics are staffed with highly trained medical professionals who are ready to serve you.  We are always ready to offer you first class service when you need it the most,” said Vasile.

One of the major concerns facing people today is the high cost of medical treatment and that is of deep concern to Vasile.

“At all of our urgent care clinics, we truly believe that money should not be a deciding factor when it comes to getting the medical treatment you need.”

“We offer very competitive pricing and we will work with you to get you the treatment you deserve at a price you can afford,” said Vasile.

Vasile also operates Skin Envy Med Spa & Weight Loss, which offers monthly discounts on services such as laser hair removal, Botox, microdermabrasion and weight loss treatment. Other treatments available at his spas are Restylane, which is a lip augmentation product, Radiesse – a wrinkle treatment therapy, liquid face lift, skin tightening, facials and chemical peels, along with other skin and weight loss treatment.

All of Vasile’s clinics treat patients from children to the elderly and all patients are welcome on a walk-in basis.

“If you are away from home, do not have a doctor, or your doctor is not available, we are the best option for non-life threatening medical issues,” said Vasile.

“There is always a warm, welcoming attitude and attentive care from our physicians, assistants, medical assistants and staff,” added Vasile.

DV Urgent Care & Family Practice is offering FREE health screenings to the first 100 patients for cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, and body mass index (BMI).

They are also offering a FREE physical exam and lab work for their weight loss program, for the first 100 people who call. For more information on these specials, see their full page ad on page 16.

His five urgent care clinics are located along Interstate 15 from Eastvale to Rancho Cucamonga, up to the high desert.

DV Urgent Care & Occupational Health is located at 6080 Hamner Avenue, Suite 100, Eastvale, CA 91752 and can be reached at (951) 361-0104 and http://www.dvurgentcare.com.

Eastvale: March 12 City Council Meeting Recap

BY: TIANA GOEGEBUER

EASTVALE – At the March 12, 2014 meeting, Council Members Ric Welch, Jeff DeGrandpre, and Bill Link were present.  Mayor Pro-Tem Adam Rush and Mayor Ike Bootsma were present as well.  The invocation was led by Pastor Sam Tanner with Life Church.

    There were no Presentations, Announcements, or Public Comments.

All Items on the Consent Calendar were approved, 5-0.

There were no Public Hearings or Old Business Items, so the meeting continued on to the New Business Items.  The New Business Items are as follows:

8.1: School Liaison to City Council was approved 5-0.

8.2: Selection Of Consultant for Engineering Design Services – Anderson Penna, was passed 5-0.

8.3: Goal Setting for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Budget: a study session was requested and passed 5-0.

8.4: Review of Reimbursement of Expense Policy was approved 4-1, with DeGrandpre voting ‘no’.

8.5: Attendance At The International Conference Of Shopping Centers (ICSC) was approved in favor of staff members attending the meeting 4-0-1, with DeGrandpre abstaining.

In the City Managers Report, City Manager Jacobs reminded the Council that they need to select a Planning Commissioner for the Economic Development Committee, as well as formally re-appoint a Public Safety Committee member.

During the Council Communications, the Planning Commission and the Public Safety Commission’s attendance was requested at the next meeting, as well as an ‘after-action’ report on the robbery/dog shooting that recently occurred by the Animal Services.

The meeting adjourned at 7:45.

Inland Empire: Girl Scouts Learn About Counterfeit Money the Hard Way

BY TIANA GOEGEBUER

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Rancho Cucamonga – In Rancho Cucamonga, at least two people have used counterfeit money to steal cookies and money from local Girl Scouts.  The Scout members had set up a table outside their local grocery store to begin this year’s cookie drive. Shortly after that, the suspects, one man and one woman, each used $50 counterfeit bills to pay for cookies and proceeded to ask the Scouts for change.  The process is said to have been repeated at least once more at another Rancho Cucamonga location during the same weekend.  The troops who were taken advantage of are said to be liable for the loss, and are out a little more than $200.

The community is appalled.  The thought that someone would use counterfeit money to steal from a Girl Scout is shocking to most people, but especially to the Girl Scouts themselves.  The girls are very trusting, and did not expect to need to have knowledge of how to differentiate real money from fake.  In response to the crime, the Rancho Cucamonga Police have provided the affected troop with some basic training on spotting counterfeit money.

The local police department is reviewing the video surveillance from the stores where the crimes took place in the hopes of identifying the suspects.

Diamond Bar: Former Lorbeer Teacher Found Guilty of 17 Sex-Related Counts

STAFF REPORTS

Steven Andrews

Steven Andrews (Photo Courtesy: L.A. Sheriff’s Department)

Diamond Bar — Steven Andrews, 43, a former Diamond Bar Middle School history teacher, was found guilty Wednesday of 17 sex-related counts: six counts of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor, five counts of sexual penetration by a foreign object, three counts of lewd acts upon a child, two counts of oral copulation with a person under 16, and one count of possession or control of child pornography. The jury deliberated for less than a day before reaching their verdict in the case.

 Andrews surrendered to authorities back in September 2011, admitting he committed lewd acts on a 14-year-old student.  He taught the student for about a year at Lorbeer Middle School in Diamond Bar, prior to when the sexual relationship began. The incidents took place both on and off campus. Police were initially alerted after the relationship was brought to their attention by a teacher who was concerned over the interaction between the victim and Andrews. The Los Angeles County Special Victims Bureau then began investigating the case.

Andrews has remained in custody since his arrest. He is scheduled to be sentenced at the Los Angeles Superior Court in Pomona on April 24.  The maximum sentence is 15 years and eight months in state prison.  Andrews must also register as a sex offender.

Walnut: Mt. SAC Wins Four Gold Medals at SkillsUSA

MT. SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE

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Walnut — Mt. San Antonio College vocational education students won four gold, three silver, and one bronze medal at the SkillsUSA Regional Competition held recently at Los Angeles Trade Technical College, with seven students qualifying to advance to the 47th Annual State Leadership Conference competition, April 24 through 27 at the Town Country Resort and Convention Center in San Diego.

Rhiannon Britney of West Covina and Kevin Velasquez of Ontario won gold medals in technical drafting and will advance to the state competition. Sukhdev Singh of Chino won a gold medal for technical design and will also advance to state.  In the electronics technology competition, Jose Gomez of Azusa won first place and Cesar Bustamante of Anaheim took the silver medal. Both will advance to the state level. In telecommunications cabling, Samuel Arrieta of Monrovia took second place, and Hyun Cha of Rowland Heights won third place with both advancing to state.

Other competitors for Mt. SAC were Carlos Galdamez of West Covina with a silver medal in technical drafting, Trevor Lauritson of Pomona with a fifth-place finish in technical drafting, and Rodrigo Del Villar of El Monte with sixth place in the computer maintenance technology competition.

First-place winners at the state competition will advance to the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference slated for June 21 through 27 in Kansas City, Missouri.

The SkillsUSA championships are showcases for the best career and technical students in the country. Contests begin locally and continue through the state and national levels. More than 5,600 students are expected to compete at this year’s national event.

SkillsUSA is a nationally affiliated vocational club representing secondary and post-secondary students in the trade, technical and health fields. The vocational education organization represents more than a quarter million students in over 13,000 chapters nationwide.

San Gabriel Valley: Designing Your Own Life

BY NANCY STOOPS

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

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

SGV — Why do you let everybody run your life?  Why do you feel you have no choices and that life can’t ever get better?  What is it that seems to keep you stuck?  How many times have you asked yourself these questions?  Let’s see if we can provide some answers.

I think we let others run our lives because we feel we don’t know how to. Out of fear, we allow others to run things for us.  In terms of feeling, we have no choices.  I think it’s just a bad habit of limiting our expectations and not having faith in ourselves.

I believe we stay stuck because we get comfortable even if we are miserable.  It also takes a lot of energy to change and many times we don’t want to put forth that kind of energy.  The alternative is to do nothing and to just stay stuck.  We ask ourselves the same questions over and over, and at the time, we tell ourselves that this time we will finally change.  I believe people mean it at the time they say it, but then they get lazy when it comes to actually doing the work involved to get to where they want to.

Please stop assigning blame to everybody and everything, except yourself, for why you don’t have the life you want.  We all have things that get in the way of our journeys, but it’s also up to us to overcome that adversity that literally stops us dead in our tracks.  I get so tired of people telling me they can’t when I know they can if they would try harder and fight for the life they want.  People are always putting off having the life they want by telling themselves that once they get though this or that, life will improve and be what they want it to be.  The truth is that all they are really putting off is life.

This article was written by Nancy Stoops M.A., M.F.T.  Nancy is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.  She runs free family support groups, a group on loss for seniors, and groups for teens.  For more information about any of these services, feel free to page her at (626) 935-3818.  You may also e-mail her at stoopsshecter@earthlink.net. Nancy’s new book, “Live Heal and Grow,” is available at www.RoseDogBookstore.com or at Amazon.com.

 

Diamond Bar: Small Things, Big Problems

BY PASTOR MARK HOPPER

Pastor Mark Hopper Diamond Bar

Pastor Mark Hopper

Diamond Bar — I know that we are all thankful for the recent rain.  And it really did rain!  I haven’t heard the total amount yet, but it was certainly several inches of rain in my neighborhood and probably a lot more in the foothills.

During some of the heaviest rain, I noticed that my backyard was filling up with water.  I realized that the drain pipes in my yard were not working properly.  So, I rolled up my jeans, took off my shoes, and waded into the cold standing water.  When I located the drain pipe, I discovered it was covered with leaves.  The leaves were blocking the drain and causing the water to back up into the yard.

The drain pipe had a plastic cover with small slots in it.  I’m sure the cover prevents animals and large objects from getting into the pipe and blocking it completely. But I was surprised that a few small leaves could stop up the drain and prevent the water from draining out to the street.  It was a helpful reminder that small things can cause big problems.  We know that small termites can devastate a large home.  We know that a small pebble in your shoe can cause a lot of discomfort.

The same is true in personal relationships.  Small issues in a marriage that go unresolved can lead to big problems.  One white lie can lead to a habit of dishonesty.

I wonder… are there any small things in your life that need attention?  Are there things that you have allowed to go unaddressed and overlooked that could lead to bigger problems in the future?

Let me encourage you to take a look at your life and your heart.  Ask God to reveal to you some little things that need your attention.  Don’t let these little things become a big problem in your life.

Pastor Mark Hopper

Evangelical Free Church of Diamond Bar

3255 South Diamond Bar Blvd.

(909) 594-7604

Sunday Services:  9:00 & 10:45 a.m.

Website: www.efreedb.org

Walnut: New Date for Walnut Family Health and Fitness Fair

Walnut –- With last weekend’s heavy rainstorms, the Family Health and Fitness Fair originally scheduled for Saturday, March 1, has been officially rescheduled for Saturday, April 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Walnut Senior Center.

Health IconMost vendors have confirmed their attendance at the new event date, including sponsors Kaiser Permanente and Pomona Valley Medical Center. Attendees will still be able to take advantage of free health screenings, including blood pressure, and bone density; talk to vendors; collect plenty of freebees; and listen to lectures given by health professionals.

“We wanted to provide a successful event, and with the rain forecast last weekend, it would have been difficult for families and seniors to attend,” Council Member Bob Pacheco said.  “Also, we didn’t want the community driving in unsafe conditions during the wet weather.”

The day-long event will provide fun for the whole family as well as opportunities to get informed on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Walnut Senior Center is located at 21215 La Puente Road, in Walnut. For additional information, please call the Walnut Senior Center at (909) 598-6200. For information about the City of Walnut, please visit the website at www.ci.walnut.ca.us.

Walnut: Tang Accused of State, Federal Campaign Law Violations

BY MICHAEL ARMIJO

Betty Tang (Courtesy of Betty Tang- Walnut City Council)

Betty Tang (Courtesy of Betty Tang- Walnut City Council)

Walnut –- An organization of Walnut residents, “Citizens to Protect Walnut” announced yesterday that they filed legal complaints against Walnut City Council candidate, Betty Tang, with California’s Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC), California’s Attorney General and with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS).   The residents claim Tang has illegally received and reported political campaign contributions from at least two tax-exempt charitable organizations, and they cite the City of Walnut’s website for the proof.

Walnut resident, Phil Bennett, speaking on behalf of Citizens to Protect Walnut, said that since the Diamond Youth Symphony Orchestra and the Confucius Chinese Language School of Walnut are organized as nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations, they are completely prohibited from participating “in any campaign activity for or against political candidates.”  The Diamond Youth Symphony Orchestra is organized as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization, and the Confucius Chinese Language School is organized as a 170(b)(1)(a)(ii) tax-exempt charitable organization.

When asked for proof of these violations of the law, Bennett said the evidence was “right there in black and white, on the current websites of the City of Walnut, the Diamond Youth Symphony Orchestra and the Confucius Chinese Language School  of Walnut.”

“Campaign contributions are political activity.  And if you look at Betty Tang’s Campaign Statement filed with the City of Walnut on February 25, 2014, she reports that she received a $1,000 campaign contribution from the Diamond Youth Symphony Orchestra on February 18, 2014 and a $500 campaign contribution from the Confucius Chinese Language School on February 16, 2014,” he said. He also noted that if you go on the websites of these two organizations, they both show that they are classified by the IRS as tax-exempt charitable organizations.  “That’s all you need to know to establish that there has been a violation of the law,” Bennett said.

Bennett said what made Tang’s violation of campaign contribution laws particularly bad was the fact that she is a Member of the Board of Directors of the Diamond Youth Symphony Orchestra, as she states on her campaign literature.

“First, as a Board Member, she has actually participated in steering her organization’s charitable funds into this illegal political activity, and she has placed this entire organization at legal and financial risk.  I can’t believe she is that ignorant about what tax-exempt charitable organizations are allowed to do.  I wonder what contributors to this organization will think about this diversion of their money into political activity?”

Bennett said he was displeased that a City Council candidate is violating state and federal campaign laws and engaging in unfair political activity.

“I think Walnut citizens would expect their candidates to be aware of the campaign laws before they decide to run for elective office and then to respect these laws.  I don’t want anyone on our City Council who got there illegally and unethically.”

Bennett said he hoped the complaints he has filed on behalf of Citizens to Protect Walnut with the FPPC, California Attorney General and IRS will not only result in fines for these violations of the law, but also trigger a wider investigation into other possible violations of contribution laws by Tang’s campaign.

Tang’s office did not return a call regarding the allegations.

Los Angeles County: DUI Checkpoints This St. Patrick’s Day

LA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

Crime ImageLos Angeles County -– With St. Patrick’s Day on March 17, Glendora Police Chief, Tim Staab, and the ‘Avoid the 100 DUI Task Force’ are reminding drivers not to get behind the wheel if they’ve been drinking. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that more than 269 people were senselessly killed nationwide in crashes involving drunk drivers during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday from 2007 to 2011. Those fatalities were preventable.

The Avoid the 100 Los Angeles County DUI Task Force will be deploying 87 roving DUI patrols this St. Patrick’s Day, as well as 13 DUI checkpoints throughout the county looking to stop and arrest drivers who are impaired by alcohol or drugs. These DUI patrols and checkpoints are in addition to regularly scheduled patrol officers and they will all be looking for the tell-tale signs of an impaired driver behind the wheel.

“When you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, just be smart about it. If you know you’re going to drink, whether with friends at a pub or attending a party, designate a sober driver ahead of time or call a taxi to make sure you get home safely,” said Chief Staab. “There’s never an excuse for driving after drinking.”

According to NHTSA, on average, one person was killed every 53 minutes in a drunken driving crash in the U.S. in 2011.  Most of these crashes involved drunk drivers who had blood alcohol concentrations of .15 or higher, almost twice the legal limit of .08.  To prevent these tragedies from occurring, Chief Staab recommends the following steps to have a safe and happy St. Patrick’s Day:

– Before the festivities begin, plan a way to safely get home at the end of the night.

– Before drinking, designate a sober driver and leave your car keys at home.

– If you’re impaired, use a taxi, call a sober friend or family member, or use public transportation to get home safely.

– If available, use your community’s sober ride program.

– If you see a drunk driver on the road, report them!  Call 9-1-1. You could save a life.

– And remember, if you know people who are about to drive or ride while impaired, take their keys and help them make other arrangements to safely get where they are going.

The Task Force is funded through a grant by the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Avoid DUI Task Force will next deploy operations on Cinco de Mayo.

Inland Empire: Straight Talk With Danice

Dear Danice Akiyoshi, ND:

My sorority sisters and I plan to take a cruise to Mexico this summer.  There are eight of us going, so we drew names to decide how the rooms would be shared.  I am nervous because I drew the girl who has OCD, and she has to have everything perfect all the time.  I’m a spontaneous person and never plan a thing.  Do you think it would be wrong of me to see if any of the other girls might be willing to switch roommates with me?   We are the worst match.

Gabriella

Dr. Danice Akiyoshi, Naturopathic Doctor, Coaching, Counseling

Dr. Danice Akiyoshi

Dear Gabriella:

Your roommate is bound to discover your feelings if you approach the other people in your group.  Names were drawn; all is fair, so accept the outcome and get off to a good start.  Partnering with this person only applies to your stateroom right?  Where you sleep and shower should not have a significant bearing on how much fun you experience with your sorority sisters on this cruise.  I am old enough to know that things often happen for a reason.  You may find yourself forming a magnificent friendship with your roommate.  Maybe you even have something important to teach each other.  Carry on and concentrate on having a good time.

Danice Akiyoshi,ND

Tang Accused of State, Federal Campaign Law Violations

 

By Michael Armijo
 
Walnut – An organization of Walnut residents, “Citizens to Protect Walnut” announced yesterday that they filed legal complaints against Walnut City Council candidate Betty Tang with California’s Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC), California’s Attorney General and with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS).   The residents claim Tang has illegally received and reported political campaign contributions from at least two tax-exempt charitable organizations, and they cite the City of Walnut’s website for the proof.
Walnut resident Phil Bennett, speaking on behalf of Citizens to Protect Walnut, said that since the Diamond Youth Symphony Orchestra and the Confucius Chinese Language School of Walnut are organized as nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations, they are completely prohibited from participating “in any campaign activity for or against political candidates.”  The Diamond Youth Symphony Orchestra is organized as a 501(c)(3) tax tax-exempt charitable organization, and the Confucius Chinese Language School is organized as a 170(b)(1)(a)(ii) tax-exempt charitable organization.
When asked for proof of these violations of the law, Bennett said the evidence was “right there in black and white, on the current websites of the City of Walnut, the Diamond Youth Symphony Orchestra and the Confucius Chinese Language School  of Walnut.”
“Campaign contributions are political activity.  And if you look at Betty Tang’s Campaign Statement filed with the City of Walnut on February 25, 2014, she reports that she received a $1,000 campaign contribution from the Diamond Youth Symphony Orchestra on February 18, 2014 and a $500 campaign contribution from the Confucius Chinese Language School on February 16, 2014,” he said. He also noted that if you go on the websites of these two organizations, they both show that they are classified by the IRS as tax-exempt charitable organizations.  “That’s all you need to know to establish that there has a violation of the law,” Bennett said.
Bennett said what made Tang’s violation of campaign contribution laws particularly bad was the fact that she is a Member of the Board of Directors of the Diamond Youth Symphony Orchestra, as she states on her campaign literature. 
“First, as a Board Member she has actually participated in steering her organization’s charitable funds into this illegal political activity, and she has placed this entire organization at legal and financial risk.  I can’t believe she is that ignorant about what tax-exempt charitable organizations are allowed to do.  I wonder what contributors to this organization will think about this diversion of their money into political activity?”
Bennett said he was unpleased that a City Council candidate is violating state and federal campaign laws and engaging in unfair political activity. 
“I think Walnut citizens would expect their candidates to be aware of the campaign laws before they decide to run for elective office and then to respect these laws.  I don’t want anyone on our City Council who got there illegally and unethically.” 
Bennett said he hoped the complaints he has filed on behalf of Citizens to Protect Walnut with the FPPC, California Attorney General and IRS will not only result in fines for these violations of the law but also trigger a wider investigation into other possible violations of contribution laws by Tang’s campaign. Tang’s office did not return communications regarding the allegations.

Chino Hills: Happenings

STAFF REPORTS

icon-homesCHINO HILLS — The Chino Hills Community Foundation’s 4th Annual Spring Home Tour returns this year on Sunday, April 6, with an impressive lineup of custom-built homes that highlight the diverse community of Chino Hills.

Tours will take place from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., with a wine reception to follow from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Chino Hills Community Center. Tickets are $45 per person, which includes the reception. Reception-only tickets are available for $30. Proceeds from the event will contribute to the Foundation’s efforts to raise funds for art programs and youth and senior recreation scholarships.

The tour will feature three grand custom properties, located in different parts of the City. The tours are self-guided, and numerous docents will be on-hand to share information about the homes.

“Guests are going to get a big kick out of our homes this year,” said Vice Mayor Cynthia Moran, chair of the Foundation. “From the best man cave you’ll ever see, to a villa, to a modern marvel, the homes really delight and deliver a fun experience.”

A wine reception with light appetizers will cap off the day where guests have the opportunity to buy raffle tickets and enjoy live music by Give Up The Junk, a Chino Hills youth band.

Event sponsors include: Keller Williams; Century 21 Beachside; Windermere Realtors; Advantage Realtors; Steve and Stephanie Eli; Loren Lillestrand; and Sylvia Nash. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available.

Founded in 2008, the Chino Hills Community Foundation is committed to enhancing the quality of life in the City through local philanthropy that benefits all citizens. Most recently, the foundation donated $300,000 to furnish the Community Center and gave more than $23,000 in scholarships to low-income children and teens participating in City recreation programs.

Home tour tickets are available through the City website at www.chinohills.org/HomeTour.  Tickets may also be purchased in the Recreation Division at City Hall, 14000 City Center Drive.  For additional event information and sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.chinohillsfoundation.org or e-mail the Foundation at CHCfoundation@chinohills.org

Orange County: School Stage Collapses

BY EMILY LUNDBERG

Orange — On Saturday, March 8, 28 students were injured when Servite High School’s stage collapsed during a performance by Rosary High School, an all-girl catholic school.

The collapse occurred at approximately 10 p.m. during the finale of Rosary’s 44th Annual Red and Gold Rally performance. According to the Rosary website, Red and Gold is “one of Rosary’s most cherished traditions.”  In preparation for the rally, the entire student body is divided into several categories including choral, dance, media, props, and stage techs. These groups then spend six weeks using creativity, analytical thinking, and leadership to put on the event.

Servite, an all-boy catholic high school, was founded in 1958 and served as the venue for this year’s Red and Gold performance. According to the Servite’s website, the stage is 50’ wide and 25’ deep.  A statement released by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange on March 10 stated that an internal investigation is currently underway to determine the cause of the collapse.

At the time of the collapse, 250 students were jumping and screaming on stage during the finale.  Without what appeared to be any signs or warning, the front part of the stage collapsed.  This was the last of four performances scheduled that weekend.

According to a spokesperson from the Catholic Diocese of Orange, 28 students were treated for mild to moderate injuries at local hospitals, and all have been released.

On March 9, Rosary and Servite High Schools released a brief joint statement saying that the event had occurred and that their “thoughts and prayers are with the students and their families.”  Both schools have since declined phone calls from reporters requesting comments on the event.

Diamond Bar: Citibank Offers Jewelry As New Promotion

STAFF REPORTS

Diamond Bar –- Did you know that 2014 is the year of the horse? As a promotion for the Lunar New Year, the Diamond Bar branch of Citibank is offering Swarovski horse and Swarovski jewelry for new deposits. Come to see their display and learn more about their current promotions.

 

Jewelry offered as Citibank promotion

Swapna Ray, Vice President of the Diamond Bar Citibank, stands with the Swarovski horse and Swarovski jewelry that is being offered as a new promotion. (Photo courtesy: Swapna Ray)

Citibank Diamond Bar Branch, located at 1188 S. Diamond Bar Blvd. Diamond Bar, CA. 91765. They can be reached at (909) 978-3101.

La Puente: Public’s Help Needed in Locating Missing Person

LA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

La Puente – Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Missing Persons Unit are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Raul Aspuru Servin, a 73-year old Hispanic male who was last seen driving from his residence on the 100 block of Winton Street, La Puente, on Monday, March 10, at 11 a.m.

Aspuru is described as 5’ 06”, 170lbs, has grey hair, a grey beard and brown eyes. He is missing his top front teeth, has droopy eyelids, and age spots on the right side of his face.  He was last seen wearing blue jeans and a blue long-sleeved shirt.

Aspuru was driving a black 2003 Volkswagen 4-door Jetta, California license plate 5CNV595. He is not in possession of his wallet, money, or identification, and suffers from Alzheimer’s disease and diabetes.

Aspuru’s family is very concerned and is also asking for the public’s assistance.

Anyone with information about this individual is encouraged to contact Detective Velasquez at the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau, Missing Persons Unit, (323) 890-5500. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call “Crime Stoppers” by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or by using the website at http://lacrimestoppers.org.

Walnut: Council Corner

BY RAYMOND MENDOZA

Walnut — The Walnut City Council meeting held its final regular meeting for February, which bid farewell to the outgoing Philippine Consulate General.

The City Council’s first action of the evening was to honor Maria Hel Barber de la Vega, the outgoing Philippine Consulate General of Los Angeles, and welcome Imelda Panalong, the Deputy Consul General of Los Angeles.

The Philippine Consulate General of Los Angeles strives to protect Filipino nationals as well as perform community outreach and perform passport and visa services.

Mayor Tony Cartagena congratulated Hel Barber de la Vega for her years of work, including sending disaster relief to the Philippines following Typhoon Yolanda last November.

Following the recognitions, Adrian Flores, Project Manager for Southern California Edison, gave a presentation regarding the Gridlock 12 KV Project that would help support the energy needs of Walnut and surrounding cities.

The project, according to Flores, would have a major affect on Grand Avenue since Southern California Edison would have conduit construction stretching from La Puente North to San Jose Hills, which would result in lane closures for several weeks.  Flores said that Edison is hoping to start construction in April and finish construction before summer due to the increased energy needs of the season.

During public comment, a large community outcry for increased police protection was asked by citizens. For more information, read the story on page 1.

City Council members then approved the minutes for the Feb. 12 City Council meeting; study session minutes; and items on the consent calendar for Resolution No. 14-09, allowing certain claims and demands in the amount of $790,637.33; Resolution No. 14-11, supporting the state route 57/60 mixed flow interchange improvements; and Resolution No. 14-10, allowing certain claims and demands in the amount of $284,114.00.

City Council also added and approved an action that would allowed the Walnut successor agency and housing agencies to recover a minimum of $150,000 each year, which was signed by Governor Jerry Brown on Feb. 18. Since the state deadline is March 3, the council added the item and voted for approval.

The council approved Amended Item 7 on the consent calendar, which was resolution for the City of Walnut acting as successor agency for the Walnut Improvement Agency, approving and adopting the recognized obligation payment schedule pursuant to ABX126 and Health and Safety Code 34177, for the period of July 1 through Dec. 31.

After the final item of City Council was approved, the Walnut Housing Authority approved its only consent calendar item, which was Resolution No. 14-02 for the Walnut Housing Authority, allowing certain claims and demands in the amount of $25,501.01.

Mayor Cartagena then officially adjourned the City Council and Housing Authority Meeting at 9 p.m., with the next regular meeting scheduled for 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 12.

 

Eastvale: San Antonio Medical Plaza Making Big Progress

STAFF REPORTS

Eastvale Medical Plaza

Eastvale Medical Plaza: The medical office building begins to take shape as a heavy crane lifts the first walls into place. (Photo Courtesy: Barbara Isenhart )

Eastvale Medical Plaza

Eastvale Medical Plaza: L to R: Mark Bertone, Chairman of San Antonio Community Hospital’s Board of Trustees; Jason Cooke, Strategic Medical Properties; Pat Timmins, Project Superintendent, Lusardi Construction; Harris F. Koenig; and Bryce Stafford, Strategic Medical Properties. (Photo Courtesy: Barbara Isenhart )

Eastvale — San Antonio Community Hospital’s medical plaza project in Eastvale has been progressing nicely.  Several construction milestones have been reached, including the tilt-up of the walls that took place on Feb. 5.  With this type of construction, the walls are formed adjacent to the foundation and a large crane lifts them into place one at a time. Precision is required to ensure that the walls are erected in just the right order, much like a puzzle. Intensive planning was required before the first wall was lifted into place and secured.

Eastvale Mayor, Ike Bootsma, was on hand to witness this major milestone, as was Harris Koenig, President and Chief Executive Officer of SACH, and Mark Bertone, Chairman of the hospital’s Board of Trustees.

The Eastvale San Antonio Medical Plaza will be located in Lewis Retail Center’s Eastvale Gateway South Shopping Center, on Limonite Avenue, just west of Interstate 15.  The location allows the hospital to expand its healthcare services to meet the needs of residents in Eastvale, south Ontario, Norco, and surrounding communities.  The medical plaza is anticipated to open in late 2014.

This information is courtesy of Eastvale San Antonio Medical Plaza.

Diamond Bar: Library Teams with Covered California

NEWS RELEASE

Diamond Bar — Covered California has teamed with the Diamond Bar Library for a series of enrollment events to help local consumers obtain quality, affordable health insurance.

Health Icon “There’s no better place than libraries to help consumers protect themselves and their families by enrolling in Covered California health insurance plans,” Executive Director, Peter V. Lee, said.

Covered California’s Certified Insurance Agents and Certified Enrollment Counselors will be at the Diamond Bar Library to provide free assistance to enroll in quality, affordable health plans.  On top of the free assistance, many consumers may qualify for financial assistance to help them pay for insurance coverage through Covered California, or determine that they are eligible for no-cost or low-cost Medi-Cal.

Many consumers have been uninsured for years and are relieved and excited at the opportunity to finally get affordable health coverage.

Theus White, 28, of North Hollywood, is an independent contractor for an insurance agency and has been uninsured for about six months. “Not have having insurance has been a bit challenging.  I do have to do home remedies to make sure I’m not catching any colds or something like that.  In the event you are ill, you have to go to a hospital and get a huge bill!”

Guided by Covered California, more than 26,000 Enrollment Counselors, insurance agents and eligibility workers in counties across the state are available to help consumers enroll.

“We know for the thousands who have successfully enrolled, there are others out there who we still need to serve better,” Lee said. “These events are part of that effort.”

The library enrollment events are being held to enroll as many people as possible before March 31, which is the deadline for getting covered.