The SGV-IE News covers local news for Walnut, Diamond Bar, Chino, Chino Hills and the surrounding areas. Click the following link to access the complete issue in pdf format: https://anaprdotcom.files.wordpress.com/2018/12/2018-12-sgvienews.pdf
Luis Oscar Martinez a.k.a. Knucklehead
By Racine Guajardo 
Growing up in the San Gabriel Valley, Luis came from a big family and was heavily influenced mostly by his Tio Gary who was not only tattooed but would also tattoo on everyone he knew. At the young age of 13, Luis took his Tio’s homemade tattoo machine and started tattooing on his brother and friends. Once his Tio found out about his tattooing, he then started to teach Luis techniques which he has now incorporated into his own style. Luis has now established a successful career as a tattoo artist, working over 20 years in the business. Initially, he started working at a shop, and about 7 years ago has now opened his own shop called Knuckleheads Tattoo, with the recent re-location in Colton, CA.
Luis respects all other artists in the industry, but states, “what makes me different are my social skills, I am not only an artist but also a shrink,” as he smiles, he also says, “I like to help people so it doesn’t bother me to listen.” Luis also tattoos for PINK, specializing in covering breast cancer scars as well.
When asked what he thinks people should know about him, he states, “I think people should know you can’t judge a book by its cover, my cover is decorated and cool.” He has also prided himself in not only being a successful tattoo artist, but dedicated himself to being the best father stating, “They are my life.”
Luis describes his style as being well rounded. He loves to freehand his work as a true artist using the motto, “if you can think it, I can ink it.”
You can find Luis at his new shop, Knuckleheads Tattoo at 1231 E. Washington St. Colton, CA 92324, follow him on Instagram at Knucklehead
City of Walnut 
Walnut – On Friday, July 18, 2015 the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District notified the City of Walnut that mosquitos taken from two of the four traps located near Creekside Park tested positive for West Nile Virus.
San Gabriel Valley Vector Control has mosquito traps throughout the region. Mosquitos from these traps are gathered and tested on a regular basis.
Vector Control will continue to monitor Creekside Park and treat any potential mosquito breeding areas. They have no current plans for area-wide spraying. All City park activities are proceeding as scheduled, including summer concerts and movies.
The SGVVC continues to caution residents about the risk of West Nile Virus (WNV) in the San Gabriel Valley.
Residents can continue to enjoy the outdoors as usual, however if you are outdoors between dusk and dawn, you are advised to:
Residents can help control the mosquito pollution by:
Residents can visit the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District website (www.sgvmosquito.org) for more information on West Nile Virus and other “Vectors” (a term which generally refers to, but is not limited to, mosquitoes, flies, other insects, ticks, mites, and rats capable of transmitting human disease or discomfort).
Additionally, residents are encouraged to report any dead birds to the California West Nile Hotline at 1-877-WNV-BIRD (1-877-968-2473) or online at www.westnile.ca.gov (this website shows all reported occurrences of dead birds, as well as reported equine and human cases of West Nile Virus).
Are you seeing “GIANT” mosquitoes? Good news – those are not mosquitoes, but a close relative – the crane fly. Crane flies do not bite nor transmit disease. They only live a short time as adults and do serve as an important food source for birds. If they get inside the house, just take them back outside.
District’s West Nile Virus “Important Facts and Safety Tips”
By D. Radillo
Photo courtesy: Blancarubio.com
Blanca Rubio, a Baldwin Park Unified School District board member, was recently accused of violating board policies at a BPUSD board meeting.
Baldwin Park – During a February school board meeting, Baldwin Park Unified School District (BPUSD) board member, Blanca Rubio, was accused by a 33-year employee of violating school board policies and a laundry list of wrongdoings, which include: her husband was given a job and promotion; for allegedly covering up his arrest for being under the influence and possession of a narcotic; replacing the district’s law firm with another who had given her campaign donations, and for soliciting donations to current school board vendors for her Assembly seat campaign, according to a youtube video of the board meeting: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCrzY5YwMeQ&feature=youtu.be&app=desktop)
Mike Orona, who served as an employee for the BPUSD for over 33 years, accused Rubio of violating school board policies and questioned her “personal ethics” when she allegedly solicited campaign funds for her Assembly election, which is this Tuesday, June 7, 2016. The solicitation was to a current BPSUD school vendor. “I was contacted by some contractors who perform services for the Baldwin Park School District. Blanca Rubio personally solicited them for money. Board policy strictly prohibits them from this type of activity. So again, you talk about unethical practices and conflict of interest,” Orona added at the meeting.
“I am personally questioning her ethics and personal judgment regarding her husband John Lopez,” Orona stated at the board meeting. He was referring to the rehiring of Lopez while Rubio was a school board member.
Orona goes on to accuse Rubio of violating educational code 1090. “This action may be punishable as a crime,” Orona added. “GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 1090 1090.(a) Members of the Legislature, state, county, district, judicial district, and city officers or employees shall not be financially interested in any contract made by them in their official capacity, or by anybody or board of which they are members. Nor shall state, county, district, judicial district, and city officers or employees be purchasers at any sale or vendors at any purchase made by them in their official capacity.” Orona was referring to this code as a conflict of interest and violation of the Government Ed Code as Ms. Rubio was a board member during her husband’s rehire and soon after promotion.
Orona goes on to point out John Lopez’ arrest for a controlled substance.
“This individual, John Lopez (Rubio’s husband), was recently arrested at Margaret Heath Elementary for being under the influence and in possession of dangerous and narcotic drugs,” Orona said. He then accuses Rubio of “trying to cover it up.”
“(During this arrest) where was Blanca during the danger and violent threats to the school,” Orona said. “She chose the option of remaining silent and prevent the public of knowing this was her husband,” he said.
Orona concluded with the request of starting a recall against Rubio and requested that the political leaders in attendance begin an investigation. In addition, Orona said he would send copies to the District Attorney’s office and request an investigation.
The youtube video of the February School Board meeting can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCrzY5YwMeQ&feature=youtu.be&app=desktop
Blanca Rubio and Mike Orona both did not respond to emailed questions prior to press time.
SGV 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: 2016-04-SGVNews-WEB
SGV 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:2015-12-SGVNews-WEB
Staff Reports
Los Angeles County – Officers from the Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) will be conducting field licensing checks in the unincorporated areas of West Covina (zip code 91792), and South San Gabriel (zip code 91770) beginning on Wednesday, Oct. 21.
The field checks will ensure that residents’ dogs and cats are in compliance with licensing requirements, the mandatory spay/neuter and microchip ordinance. Officers will also be checking state-required rabies vaccinations and licenses for dogs and cats over four months old.
According to the county officials, beginning January 1, 2014, puppies may be vaccinated at three months old, but still are not required to be vaccinated until four months of age.
“Securing a dog or cat license is essential to assisting animal control agencies if a pet becomes lost,” officials said.
Pet owners are advised to be in compliance with licensing and the mandatory spay/neuter and microchip ordinance if they reside in any unincorporated area of Los Angeles County (or contract city that has adopted the County’s ordinance).
Residents not in compliance will be subject to license fees and delinquency charges, including a $40 field enforcement fee to offset the cost of the Department’s field services.
“In order to avoid penalties, be sure your pet is licensed,” officials urge residents.
New animal license applications are available online at www.animalcare.lacounty.gov, or by visiting any local Los Angeles County animal care center. Owners of pets whose license is not delinquent can simply renew the license at county website: www.animalcare.lacounty.gov .
In addition, DACC offers low-cost vaccination/microchips clinics (microchips are now $15, which includes an AVID registration) and low-cost assistance (for individuals who qualify) for spay and neuter surgeries.
Photo By: Raymond Mendoza
GFWC Federated East Valley Women’s Club President Mary Matson (center) stands with her members and their donation of stuffed animals, which was given to Volunteer Chaplain Carol Gardner (fourth from the left) for San Antonio Regional Hospital’s program of comforting hospital-ridden children and the elderly.
By Raymond Mendoza
SGV – Going to the hospital can be a scary experience for anyone, but for children and the elderly it can be especially daunting and seemingly unfriendly. To help keep their minds off their ailments, the Federated East Valley Women’s Club is donating more than 100 stuffed animals to provide some much needed comfort.
According to Mary Matson, President of the Federated East Valley Women’s Club – which is also a part of the General Federation of Women’s Club (GFWC) – her group heard about the need for these stuffed animals from Volunteer Chaplain, Carol Gardner, at San Antonio Regional Hospital in Upland. Matson said this is the first time the club has ever donated stuffed animals to a hospital, but that the cause was seen as worthwhile and uplifting.
“It means comfort for all of our patients,” Gardner said. “Just to hang onto something fluffy – it reminds them of home and it brings them peace.”
Gardner also noted that she was glad the club got donations like stuffed animal snakes, pigs and tigers, because young boys are sometimes less enthusiastic about stuffed animals that are meant for girls.
Gardner said she and the hospital staff were thrilled with the donation from the Federated East Valley Women’s Club, and that the group has agreed to give an annual donation of stuffed animals to continue to provide comfort to various patients.
“These (stuffed animals) will be given to children when they come into emergency, and they will take them home when they leave,” Matson said. “They will also be given to ambulances drivers to carry on their truck, as well as to an accident scene. We know that this will be a heartwarming experience for us, in knowing that we are helping calm a scared child.”
On Thurs., Sept. 3, the club met at the Peppertree Café in Glendora for anything but a normal meeting, since this time they were hauling their bags of stuffed animal donations with them – all ready to be used as comfort devices.
Matson said that the organization has a myriad of different charitable prospects and that currently the group donates to Relay for Life, Operation Smile, various academic scholarships, Chips for Kids, Military shelters, Read Across America, forest restoration, USO and Wounded Warriors, Ronald McDonald House, Roosevelt Elementary School with Box Tops for Education, Hope Partners, UNICEF International, eyeglasses for the Lions Club, cell phones for Soldiers, Domestic Violence Projects, and Santa’s Helpers for Villacorta Elementary School in La Puente.
Matson noted that they most recently raised $2,290 for the American Cancer Society at Diamond Bar’s annual Relay for Life event, and received a thank you note from UNICEF for their Nepal Earthquake relief donation.
The club shows no signs of slowing down after their most recent donation since Matson said they have their sights already set on a new venture – helping homeless veteran women and their children by donating to the National Veteran’s Organization.
Matson said her club jumps at any chance to help out the needy and that they will continue to help various organizations in the San Gabriel Valley area, in any way that they can.
“There are many more projects that we have and will do, depending on the need.”
Matson invites anyone in the area interested in joining the club to call her at (909) 418-0418.
Where quality beats price
By Claire Lewis
SGV – Smooth Aire strives for excellence. Since 2008, this heating, ventilation and air conditioning company has been dedicated to providing customers with the best in quality, service and pricing.
Smooth Aire has always tried to keep the current economy in mind, and they know that providing energy efficient solutions to your Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) needs will help keep your home and your family more comfortable. And with 100% financing (OAC), it has never been easier to install a system to meet your current needs.
Smooth Aire is a Trane Comfort Specialist, and they install well-known and respected Trane products so you can be sure you are getting the best quality available. They also provide services for Water Heaters, Insulation and Gas Leak repairs.
With summer temperatures soaring, now is the time to make that call to ensure that your air conditioning unit is performing at its peak, and that your system can easily make the transition into the upcoming seasonal changes. Service calls are just $49, and Smooth Aire will work hard to ensure your trust and give you the best solutions possible.
Smooth Aire: Where Quality Beats Price! Call them today at (626) 523-2476 to get a free estimate on an HVAC installation or replacement unit. They are open Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. See their ad on page 8.
Staff Reports
SGV – California’s unemployment rate has continued to fall, dipping to 6.3 percent in June after sitting at 6.4 percent in May. The state added nearly 23,000 new jobs during the month, indicating California employers are still actively adding to their workforce.
With more than 1.9 million new jobs since February 2010, California continues to top all other states for job growth. Companies are hiring, and job fairs are playing a key role in connecting those looking for work with employers.
Mission Valley Church in San Gabriel will open its doors to job seekers and those who are contemplating career changes when it hosts the free San Gabriel Valley Job, Resource and College Fair on Wed., Aug. 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The church is located at 1201 S. San Gabriel Blvd. in San Gabriel.
“We believe that Mission Valley Free Methodist Church exists to be a loving community that invites and challenges people to move closer to Christ,” said Senior Pastor Dave Fukuyama. “Being a loving community means we extend God’s love and hope to our neighbors who live in our city. Fifty four percent of the residents who live in San Gabriel have immigrated to the United States seeking employment in order to provide a brighter future for themselves and their families. We are hosting this job fair to let people know that God cares about their desire to find employment and so do we.”
More than 40 employers, including many of the region’s leading companies, government organizations, staffing agencies, nonprofit organizations and other businesses, are expected to be in attendance recruiting employees to fill open positions ranging from entry-level jobs for high school and college graduates to positions for experienced professionals and military veterans.
Job-seekers will have the opportunity to meet and interview for a variety of positions – all in one day – including jobs in accounting, administration, clerical, customer service, education, financial services, health care, nursing, law enforcement, management, manufacturing, non-profit, sales, transportation and more. A host of employment resources and higher education institutions will also be on hand to discuss additional opportunities.
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet, network and interview with representatives with all participating organizations. To register, visit www.missionvalleyfmc.org/#/job-fair, call (626) 285-6788 or email office@mvfmc.org.
A separate, free pre-fair resume writing and interviewing workshop on Wed., Aug. 12, is also available for job seekers wanting to take better control of their future employment prospects. The workshop will help participants update their resumes, search for positions online, dress for success and prepare in advance to handle common interview questions.
Presented by DeVry University, the workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at Mission Valley Church. Only those attending the workshop will be given a priority “fast pass” for prompt entry into the Aug. 19 job fair. To register, visit www.missionvalleyfmc.org/#/job-fair.
Kaiser Permanente BPMC Awards Nearly $300,000 in Community Benefit Grants
Photo Courtesy: Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Leadership congratulates some of the grant recipients whose programs improve access to primary and specialty health care services throughout the San Gabriel Valley.
Staff Reports
Baldwin Park – Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center recently hosted a Community Benefit Partner Reception to award and recognize 34 local nonprofit organizations from the San Gabriel Valley with community benefit grants totaling close to $300,000.
“Kaiser Permanente is driven by our social mission to improve the health and well-being of the communities in which we serve,” says Maggie Pierce, Executive Director, Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center. “Through our work with local agencies and our community benefit grant program that enables us to address some of the health and social issues facing our communities, we are able to realize this mission. In these challenging economic times, it is even more crucial that our social commitment remain strong. We are honored to work with all of our community benefit partners to help build healthy communities impacting current and future generations.”
Funding to organizations is based on the findings from a community health needs assessment conducted in 2013, which included data research as well as community consultation with local community leaders and residents. The priority areas of need identified in the assessment include programs that improve access to primary and specialty health care services, programs that reduce obesity and the onset of complications from chronic diseases, and social service programs that respond to the needs of at-risk youth, alcohol/substance abuse, violence prevention, and the provision of basic needs for the underserved.
Among the recipients is East Valley Community Health Center (EVCHC) in West Covina, that received a $15,000 grant.
“For many years, East Valley Community Health Center’s uninsured patients have received much needed medical procedures through Kaiser Permanente’s Community Surgery Days,” said Chinhnam Hathuc, DO, Chief Medical Officer, EVCHC. “We are pleased to receive a grant through Kaiser Permanente’s Community Benefit Program to provide dental services to underserved low-income adults.”
Photo Courtesy: SBSD
Yanhao Ren
Staff Reports
Rowland Heights – On Sun., July 12, just before midnight, CHP Officers conducted a welfare check on the occupants of a vehicle parked in a turn-out of Highway 330, near Fredalba Road in San Bernardino County. A 24-year old male and a 13-year old female were found in the back of the vehicle. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department – in cooperation with personnel from the California Highway Patrol’s Lake Arrowhead Office and the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Twin Peaks Station – Detectives from the Crimes Against Children Detail arrested Yanhao Ren (aka Eric Ren), 24, of Fullerton, on Mon., July 13, for engaging in a sexual relationship with the victim, 13, of Rowland Heights.
Ren has been a youth leader for the Evangelical Formosan Church of Rowland Heights for the past two years, and has attended that church since 2006. The victim met Ren while attending youth programs there. They told officers they have been involved in a sexual relationship since May. Investigators have determined that during the following months they engaged in several sexual acts in the counties of Orange, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino.
Ren was booked into the Central Detention Center on charges of Sex Crimes, Sodomy, Oral Copulation, Penetration with a Foreign Object and Kidnapping (all with a child under the age of 14). He is being held in lieu of $500,000 bail and was arraigned on July 15 at the San Bernardino Justice Center.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is encouraged to call Detective John Everman at the Crimes Against Children Detail, at (909) 387-3615.
SGV 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: 2015-07-SGVNews-WEB
Media websites help identify the suspect
Staff Reports
SGV – Over the course of the year, a male Hispanic suspect burglarized several churches in the Industry and Walnut/Diamond Bar Sheriff’s Station’s areas. The churches had fixed post surveillance cameras which recorded the suspect at the locations, and he was described as having “tribal band” tattoos on both legs and large tattoos on both arms.
According to the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department, the suspect entered churches, stealing large amounts of cash from locked donation boxes. The burglaries occurred during the day when the churches were open to the public.
Detectives from two stations worked diligently to identify the suspect – who appeared responsible for all of the burglaries – but were unsuccessful. Special Bulletin flyers were distributed to local police agencies seeking additional information and assistance in identifying the suspect, but he remained unidentified.
Industry Station Detective, Charell Heard, who was the lead detective, created a Special Bulletin flyer with the suspect’s photograph from the surveillance videos. Industry Station personnel contacted Sheriff’s Information Bureau personnel seeking media coverage and the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect.
On July 2, Heard conducted an interview with television and radio media personnel at the Industry Station. Shortly after the interview, and after the suspect’s photograph was televised and posted on media websites, anonymous community members identified the suspect as Hacienda Heights resident, Carlos Montiel, 36.
Heard immediately queried Department resources and confirmed the suspect’s identity. Industry Deputies conducted surveillance on the suspect’s location, positively identified him, and arrested him without incident.
Detectives authored a search warrant for Montiel’s residence and his vehicle to recover evidence related to the crime.
The collaboration of the Detectives from Industry and Walnut/Diamond Bar Stations, Sheriff’s Information Bureau, media personnel and the community, led to the successful arrest of Montiel.
SGV 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
Quiznos’ store owner killed in robbery
Staff Reports
San Dimas – On Tues., June 2, L.A. County Homicide Detectives responded to the 1000 block of W. Arrow Highway to investigate a shooting incident.
Deputies arrived at the Quiznos restaurant regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call, and found a male adult suffering from a single gunshot wound to the torso area.
According to the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department, an unknown male suspect entered the business about 3:20 p.m. He approached the cashier’s counter, brandished a semi-automatic handgun and demanded money from the Quiznos’ business owner. The owner – and victim – complied and give the suspect money from the cash register.
The victim followed and confronted the suspect outside of the business. The two were involved in a brief struggle, and the suspect shot the victim one time in the torso area and fled the scene on foot in a southwest direction.
The suspect was described as a male in his 20s, white or Hispanic, approximately six feet tall, 160 pounds, with brown hair. His clothing was described as a black cap, black shirt, and dark short pants with a plaid pattern.
The victim, Pravin Patel, 62, of San Dimas, was transported in critical condition to a hospital via helicopter – where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau at (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 http://lacrimestoppers.org.
Staff Reports
UPCOMING EVENTS:
David & Margaret Playground
When: Thurs., May 28, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 1350 Third Street, La Verne, 91750
Details: Join volunteers and organizers from David & Margaret Youth & Family Services, Disney, Disney Club Penguin, KaBOOM, and residents of the La Verne community to give local children the play-filled childhood they deserve. The playground is based on the children’s drawings from a special Design Day event held in March.
Contact: David & Margaret Youth & Family Services, (909) 596-5921, ext. 3180
All-Sports Expo
When: Sat., May 30; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Ontario Convention Center.
Details: A day for families, athletes, coaches, trainers, nutritionists and all sports enthusiasts to come together and engage in the latest techniques in training, workouts, college opportunities, financial aid, starting a business and the general love of all sports. Professional athletes will share their experiences.
Contact: Tickets are $10.00, $8.00 (online) and $7.00 (groups of 15 or more). For more information, visit the website at www.thecollegeexpo.org or call NCRF corporate office at (909) 396-0151.
67th Annual Mt. SAC Student Art Show
When: Now through June 4, Tues/Wed/Thurs, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Tues, 5 to 7:30 p.m; Special Reception May 14, 4 to 6 p.m.
Where: Mt. SAC Art Gallery, Walnut
Details: Annual show featuring the best original work by art, photography and animation students. Free, open to the public.
Contact: Art Gallery, (909) 274-4328.
First Friday Food Trucks
When: June 5; July 3; Aug. 7; Sept. 11; Oct. 2; Nov. 6; Dec. 4
Where: WVUSD, Parking Lot, 880 S. Lemon Ave., Walnut
Details: Enjoy gourmet food, great weather and good friends while supporting education! Truck line-up: The Slummin’ Gourmet; Piaggio; Me So Hungry; Street Food; Bakery Truck.
Summer Smiles – Summer Day Camp 2015
When: June 8 to Aug. 19, Mon. – Fri., 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Mt. Calvary Lutheran School, 23300 Golden Springs Drive, Diamond Bar
Contact: Call Director, John Battaglia, (909) 861-2740, ext. 4
Kids’ Night Out
When: Jun. 20; Jul. 18; 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Chino Youth Museum, 13191 6th St., Chino
Details: Participants enjoy a fun Saturday evening at the Museum while parents enjoy a nice evening out. Art projects, games, dinner – all with a caring staff. Ages 4 to 10. $12 members/$15 general. Pre-registration is required.
Contact: (909) 334.3270 during normal operating hours, Wed. – Sun., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; or visit chinoyouthmuseum.com.
Pomona Inner City Homeless Ministry Dinner
When: The 4th Saturday monthly: June 27, July 25, etc.
Where: First Baptist Church of Pomona, 601 N. Garey Ave., Pomona
Details: Come help serve the homeless and economically disadvantaged at monthly dinners. Volunteers meet in E202 (2nd Floor) at 12 noon for prayer/devotion, followed by orientation, clothing and hygiene kit distribution, and instruction for serving dinner to the homeless. Ministry ends by 4:30 p.m.
Free Summer Lunch Program
When: Mon. – Fri., July 1 to Aug. 21; 12 to 1 p.m. (subject to change on Tues/Thurs).
Where: Community Building Park, 5443 B St., Chino; and Monte Vista Park, 13196 Monte Vista Ave., Chino
Details: Children 18 and younger are welcome to enjoy a free, nutritious lunch with fun activities this summer. The City of Chino is providing this in collaboration with the USDA and the California Department of Education.
Pomona Police Great Campout
When: July 10-11
Where: Pomona Fairplex
Details: Applications are now being accepted for kids ages 9 – 12 to stay overnight in a safe environment promoting responsibility, respect and positive decision making. Limited to 300 registrants. All campers receive a new sleeping bag, dinner and breakfast.
Contact: Applications are being accepted daily at the Pomona Police Department, (909) 620-2318; or at the City Hall Community Program (Mon. – Thurs., 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.).
REGULAR EVENTS:
Alcohol and Addiction Intervention Information
When: Third Tuesday, monthly; 6 p.m.
Where: Aurora Charter Oak Hospital, 1161 E. Covina Blvd., Covina
Details: Free information sessions about the intervention process, a powerful tool to combat alcoholism and addiction. Attendees can expect to learn what the intervention process consists of, when an intervention is appropriate, and what local resources are available. Space is limited and reservations are recommended.
Contact: Call (626) 859-5269, or visit http://www.charteroakhospital.com.
Free Acupuncture for Veterans, Active Military, First Responders
When: Every Tuesday at 5 p.m.
Where: 12598 Central Avenue, Unit 113, Chino, CA 91710.
Cost: Free
Contact: (909) 590-4183 or http://www.healingcirclecommunityacupuncture.com
Jack Newe’s Farmers Market sponsored by SGV Regional Chamber of Commerce
When: Every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Mt. San Antonio College Campus, Parking Lot B, 1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut CA 91789
Cost: Free Admission/Parking
Features: Seasonal organic produce, breads and cakes, olive oils, cheese and spreads, a variety of nursery plants, hand-crafted items and jewelry, fresh-popped Kettle Corn and grilled food plates.
Contact: (909) 869-0701
SGV 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: 2015-05-SGVNews-WEB
Staff Reports
UPCOMING EVENTS:
67th Annual Mt. SAC Student Art Show
When: Now through June 4, Tues/Wed/Thurs, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Tues, 5 to 7:30 p.m; Special Reception May 14, 4 to 6 p.m.
Where: Mt. SAC Art Gallery, Walnut
Details: Annual show featuring the best original work by art, photography and animation students. Free, open to the public.
Contact: Art Gallery, (909) 274-4328.
Kids’ Night Out
When: May 16; Jun. 20; Jul. 18; 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Chino Youth Museum, 13191 6th St., Chino
Details: Participants enjoy a fun Saturday evening at the Museum while parents enjoy a nice evening out. Art projects, games, dinner – all with a caring staff. Ages 4 to 10. $12 members/$15 general. Pre-registration is required.
Contact: (909) 334.3270 during normal operating hours, Wed. – Sun., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; or visit chinoyouthmuseum.com.
Chino Valley Job & College Fair
When: Wed., May 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: New Hope Christian Fellowship, 13333 Ramona Ave., chino
Details: 30 employers will be recruiting to fill a variety of positions in all genres.
Contact: Register by visiting newhopechino.net/job-fair.html, or call (909) 628-8612, ext. 101.
St. Lorenzo Ruiz 3-Day Event
When: May 22 – 24
Where: St. Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic Church, 747 Meadowpass Rd., Walnut
Details: 5/22: Mass, 6:30 p.m., Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, 7:30 p.m.; 5/23: Breakfast, 7 a.m., Pentecost Fun Run, 8 a.m., Mini Carnival, 9:30 a.m., Pentecost Vigil Mass, 5 p.m., Fellowship Dinner, 6:30 p.m.; 5/24: Multilingual Eucharist Mass (all daily masses combined), 11:30 a.m., International Food Festival, 1 p.m. .
Contact: (909) 595-9545
All-Sports Expo
When: Sat., May 30; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Ontario Convention Center.
Details: A day for families, athletes, coaches, trainers, nutritionists and all sports enthusiasts to come together and engage in the latest techniques in training, workouts, college opportunities, financial aid, starting a business and the general love of all sports. Professional athletes will share their experiences.
Contact: Tickets are $10.00, $8.00 (online) and $7.00 (groups of 15 or more). For more information, visit the website at www.thecollegeexpo.org or call NCRF corporate office at (909) 396-0151.
First Friday Food Trucks
When: June 5; July 3; Aug. 7; Sept. 11; Oct. 2; Nov. 6; Dec. 4
Where: WVUSD, Parking Lot, 880 S. Lemon Ave., Walnut
Details: Enjoy gourmet food, great weather and good friends while supporting education! Truck line-up: The Slummin’ Gourmet; Piaggio; Me So Hungry; Street Food; Bakery Truck.
Pomona Inner City Homeless Ministry Dinner
When: The 4th Saturday monthly: June 27, July 25, etc.
Where: First Baptist Church of Pomona, 601 N. Garey Ave., Pomona
Details: Come help serve the homeless and economically disadvantaged at monthly dinners. Volunteers meet in E202 (2nd Floor) at 12 noon for prayer/devotion, followed by orientation, clothing and hygiene kit distribution, and instruction for serving dinner to the homeless. Ministry ends by 4:30 p.m.
Free Summer Lunch Program
When: Mon. – Fri., July 1 to Aug. 21; 12 to 1 p.m. (subject to change on Tues/Thurs).
Where: Community Building Park, 5443 B St., Chino; and Monte Vista Park, 13196 Monte Vista Ave., Chino
Details: Children 18 and younger are welcome to enjoy a free, nutritious lunch with fun activities this summer. The City of Chino is providing this in collaboration with the USDA and the California Department of Education.
Pomona Police Great Campout
When: July 10-11
Where: Pomona Fairplex
Details: Applications are now being accepted for kids ages 9 – 12 to stay overnight in a safe environment promoting responsibility, respect and positive decision making. Limited to 300 registrants. All campers receive a new sleeping bag, dinner and breakfast.
Contact: Applications are being accepted daily at the Pomona Police Department, (909) 620-2318; or at the City Hall Community Program (Mon. – Thurs., 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.).
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Alcohol and Addiction Intervention Information
When: Third Tuesday, monthly; 6 p.m.
Where: Aurora Charter Oak Hospital, 1161 E. Covina Blvd., Covina
Details: Free information sessions about the intervention process, a powerful tool to combat alcoholism and addiction. Attendees can expect to learn what the intervention process consists of, when an intervention is appropriate, and what local resources are available. Space is limited and reservations are recommended.
Contact: Call (626) 859-5269, or visit http://www.charteroakhospital.com.
Free Acupuncture for Veterans, Active Military, First Responders
When: Every Tuesday at 5 p.m.
Where: 12598 Central Avenue, Unit 113, Chino, CA 91710.
Cost: Free
Contact: (909) 590-4183 or http://www.healingcirclecommunityacupuncture.com
Jack Newe’s Farmers Market sponsored by SGV Regional Chamber of Commerce
When: Every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Mt. San Antonio College Campus, Parking Lot B, 1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut CA 91789
Cost: Free Admission/Parking
Features: Seasonal organic produce, breads and cakes, olive oils, cheese and spreads, a variety of nursery plants, hand-crafted items and jewelry, fresh-popped Kettle Corn and grilled food plates.
Contact: (909) 869-0701
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