May 11, 2008By The Editor
The coyote was limping as it approached a girl in a sand box at a public park - but it was still dangerous. It snapped its jaws on the girl's buttocks and her nanny had to pry the toddler from the wild animal.
Less than a week later, a coyote in a mountain resort town some 35 miles away grabbed a girl by the head and tried to drag her from a front yard until her mother scared it away.
A spate of coyote attacks in the fast-growing suburbs east of Los Angeles have left parents on edge and pu >>
May 6, 2008By Cedric Reynolds
Mothers Who Raise The King's Kids
We're going to look at a mother who raised a king's son who ultimately received the kingdom of his father. Bathsheba was her name. Bathsheba wasn't a perfect woman. In fact she sinned in a big way with King David and eventually had a child out of wedlock.
Bathsheba's first baby died but that didn't discourage her from having another child. She gave birth to Solomon who would become the King of Israel.
Let's look at some key points on how moms raise th >>
May 3, 2008By The Editor
June 3 Sample Ballots on their way to voters
The Registrar of Voters has begun to mail sample ballot pamphlets to registered voters in San Bernardino County. Voters not registered in time for the initial mailing will be included in the second mailing later in May. The purpose of the sample ballot pamphlet is to provide general information pertaining to the upcoming June 3, 2008 Statewide Primary Election.
The pamphlet is an information guide that includes information on:
- Contests to b >>
May 2, 2008By The Editor
CHINO - On Thursday, May 8th, bestselling children's author Jeff Stone will visit two schools, Levi Dickey and Rolling Ridge Elementary schools, in the Chino Valley Unified School District. Mr. Stone is the author of The Five Ancestors, a series of 17th Century kung fu action/adventure novels for young readers.
The Five Ancestors is an action-packed adventure series that follows five young "temple" brothers who have each mastered a different kung fu animal fighting style, including >>
May 2, 2008By The Editor
CHINO - Chino Valley Unified School District wants to honor alumni who are on active duty and serving in the Armed Forces.
"We would like to honor our former students' service to our country, especially when so many are serving dangerous missions in the Middle East and throughout the world," said Julie Gobin, District spokeswoman. By posting their photo and a little background about them, we hope that others in the community will keep them in their thoughts as well."
The ph >>
May 1, 2008By Cedric Reynolds
Helping children is a big part of giving back to our community. This summer business owners in the Chino Valley have a great opportunity to participate with the Summertime Kidz-n-Biz Project. This project is designed to help children from the third grade to the eight grade.
For a period of 13 weeks this summer, The Kidz n Biz Project will be helping children through an instruction and mentoring program that will ass >>
May 1, 2008By Ed Graham
May, 2008 - A Message from Chino Hills City Councilmember, Ed Graham
(As published in the Butterfield Stageline)
17th Year of Communication and Commitment
I have shared several Graham family chapters in the past and thought it's time for an update on our 22 year old son serving his 2nd tour in Iraq. Brett decided that his job in Iraq was too boring and got transferred into one much more dangerous. So, instead of hanging out with the division command staff, he is now a squad leader o >>
May 1, 2008By The Editor
The City of Chino Hills is teaming up with representatives from the Chino Valley Fire District and the American Red Cross to help residents be prepared for a disaster or other emergencies. A FREE workshop will be held on Thursday, May 15th at 7:00 p.m. at the McCoy Equestrian & Recreation Center, 14280 Peyton Drive. Tips are also available at
www.redcross.org and at www.ready.gov . For more information, please call (909) 364-2713. (Source: City of Chino Hills)
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May 1, 2008By The Editor
In celebration of National Fitness Month in May, My Gym's annual Kids for Fitness Challenge runs this week.
The Fitness Challenge is an awareness campaign aimed at children and their families addressing childhood obesity. Children are encouraged to make healthy choices through class programming, informational handouts and activity sheets.
For more information on My Gym in Chino Hills, 4200 Chino Hills Parkway, call (909) 597-6563. For information on the La Verne location, 2416 Fo >>
May 1, 2008By The Editor
Enjoy a trip to the Temecula Valley Wineries for a day of shopping and wine tasting. Register soon, as spaces are filling up for this excursion scheduled for Saturday, May 31st. The bus will depart the Chino Hills Civic Center at 10:00 a.m. and return at 4:30 p.m.
The cost is $30 per person and includes two winery tastings, shopping in Old Town Temecula, and transportation. For more information, please call Chino Hills Recreation at (909) 364-2700. (Source: City of Chino Hills)
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May 1, 2008By The Editor
Scott Elder, a senior at Ayala High School, and Natalya Jaime, a senior at Rosary High School in Fullerton, make the most of their free time. For Earth Day 2008, Scott and Natalya were busy putting the finishing touches on the City of Chino Hill's Storm Water Program's exhibit entitled: "Your Neighborhood Watershed". As a senior, Scott spent two weeks of his summer vacation studying the Chino Hills watershed. Scott presented his findings in the Ayala High School Science Fair, where he >>
May 1, 2008By The Editor
Update:
The National Day of Prayer went well at both Chino and Chino Hills Civic Centers. We've posted a few pictures from Chino Hills event here.
Mayor Curt Hagman, other city officials, special guests, students from 3 local high schools, and special guest Alfie Salas (Franklin Graham Crusade Team) singing the National Anthem will gather today at Chino Hills City Hall, 2001 Grand Ave. in Chino Hills. We'll be starting at 12:00 PM and ending at 01:00 PM. </p>
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May 1, 2008By The Editor
UPCOMING EVENTS - CHINO VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
MAY 2008 - CVCOC EVENTS
* 5/6/2008 Tuesday 11:30 AM Guasti Homestyle Café, 13526 Central Avenue, Chino, CA 91710 Chamber Ambassador Committee Meeting 909-627-5970
* 5/8/2008 Thursday 11:30 AM Centro Basco Restaurant, 13432 S. Central Ave., Chino Chamber Business to Business Luncheon - Speaker Kim Lincoln-Hawknis, CA Employment De >>
April 30, 2008By The Editor
Reports released today stated that the Inland Empire had the second highest foreclosure rate in the country.
"...One in every 38 Riverside-San Bernardino households received a foreclosure filing during the quarter - more than five times the national average." stated the report.
Forbes recently reported that homes in Riverside / San Bernardino have dropped in value by 23% because median incomes did not keep up with housing costs. Bank of America is vowing to help Cou >>
April 25, 2008By The Editor
Mike Williams was named the new director of the San Bernardino County Department of Airports, effective April 14. He previously served in Mesa Arizona.
Read the article: Aviation News| Posted 4/25/2008
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AIRPORT RESOURCE LIST (NEAR CHINO HILLS)
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April 25, 2008By The Editor
Regional leaders are eying economic growth for Chino Airport in an effort to create thousands of new jobs and increased revenue for the region in the next 30 years. A future master plan for development at the airport may draw from options brought forward in a report released last August by San Bernardino County consultants.
Read the article: Daily Bulletin | Posted 4/25/2008
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April 25, 2008By The Editor
The meat industry on Tuesday called upon the government to ban all downer cows from the national food supply, an about-face that comes in the wake of the record recall of 143 million pounds of beef from a Chino slaughterhouse.
Some California dairy farmers and cattle producers immediately embraced the move, which comes amid international concerns about the safety of U.S. meat and pressure from lawmakers and animal advocates, who pointed to the Chino meat scandal as evidence of an i >>
April 25, 2008By The Editor
Chino Commercial Bancorp, the parent company of Chino Commercial Bank, has reported net earnings of $41,471 for the first quarter of 2008, a 76.7% decrease, compared to net income of $177,783 for the first quarter of 2007.(Sources: The Biz Press and Banking Business Review)
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April 25, 2008By The Editor
Some nurses at Chino Valley Medical Center have expressed an interest in unionizing, citing the need to improve patient care through more patient time and increasing staffing. In order to unionize, the group of nurses filed paperwork last week with the National Labor Relations Board to hold an election.
Read the article:Daily Bulletin Posted 4/25/2008
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April 25, 2008By The Editor
Senator Gloria Negrete Mcleod has recently authored Senate Bill 1310 that would break down regulatory barriers to help billboard owners convert their signs to the digital variety.
Opponents wrote to the S F Gate Newspaper to fight the proposal.
Read the Article: San Francisco Gate | Posted 4/28/2008
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April 25, 2008By The Editor
Officials from municipalities throughout San Bernardino County are preparing to take sides over a proposed tax-reduction ordinance that could potentially cut into the money they collect from homeowners.
The Chino Hills City Council voted Tuesday night to take a neutral position on the ordinance until more information was available on which cities would be supporting or opposing it, said the city's finance director, Judy Lancaster.
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April 25, 2008By The Editor
Ayala High School Football Takes Nike SPARQ Team Challenge Training
As we met the football team from Ayala High School at the picturesque, Chino Hills Community Park across from their school, we knew that the Nike SPARQ Team Challenge's West truck was in for a good day. All 88 kids on hand were all really polite, respectful and happy to have SPARQ at their school to test their metal. Second year Head Coach, Tom Inglima has this to say about the event. "Having you guys >>
April 25, 2008By The Editor
Two Students from Townsend Jr. High and Oak Ridge Elementary Win Science Competition
The winners from Chino Valley Unified are Eugene Laksana, Townsend Junior High and Adam Lopez, Oak Ridge Elementary.
Twenty-two students from San Bernardino County schools advanced to the 57th annual California State Science Fair after receiving top honors at the 2008 Inland Area Science and Engineering Fair at the National Orange Show on April 16. At the state science fair to be held on May >>
April 22, 2008By Katrina Tan
As this growing craze takes over many Chino Hills residents, profits continue to build up for producers. With the newest yogurt trend sweeping the city, families and teenagers are discovering a new afternoon dessert getaway. Self-serve yogurt parlors have opened just in time for the spring and summer seasons, and many Chino Hills residents are taking advantage. In locations such as Joghurt and Yogurt Bar, visitors take a disposable container and serve themselves a helping of this chilled dessert >>
April 20, 2008By The Editor
The City of Chino Hills organized a RUMBA (Re-Used Materials Becoming Art) contest. Students created RUMBA entries by using scraps, broken toys, items beyond repair, and materials likely to be thrown away in an artful display. Many schools and residents participated in the art contest.
Entries were on display at the Earth Day Learning Event held at the McCoy Equestrian & Recreation Center In addition to that The event offered information booths and activities where children and adults >>
April 18, 2008By The Editor
Jacuzzi Brands Corp. has signed a lease with developer Opus West to relocate the corporation's headquarters into 30,813 sf at the Irvine-based developer's new Shoppes at Chino Hills office space in Chino Hills. The six-year office lease is one of the largest ever signed in the Chino Valley. (Source: GlobeSt.com)
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April 18, 2008By The Editor
Sedrick Ellis never had any intention of playing football, but the defensive line coach at his Chino High School had other plans, waylaying Ellis one day when he was sitting around campus with a group of friends. (Source: 49ers.com)
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April 18, 2008By The Editor
In October 28, 2004 the City of Industry certified an Environmental Impact Review (EIR) for a proposed 4.8 million square foot Industry Business Center. Later, the development divided the property into conceptual planning areas for locating approximately 5 million square feet of commercial and industrial uses.
Just this week, Majestic applied for modifications to the certified EIR to permit the development of a football stadium suitable for a National Football League (NFL) team and t >>
April 17, 2008By The Editor
On Thursday morning, what started out as a routine brush clearing escalated into a serious emergency involving over 12 police and fire emergency vehicles from Chino, Chino Hills, and Ontario.
City workers were clearing brush on a hillside in Butterfield Ranch off of Wildflower Avenue as a precautionary measure to prevent fires. According Ryan Dacko of the Chino Valley Independent Fire District, some of the city's equipment struck a rock and ignited a brush fire. The CVIFD quickly responded >>
April 15, 2008By The Editor
If the slaughterhouse can't pay, which is likely, taxpayers will pick up the bill. The federal government will bill a California slaughterhouse more than $67 million for expenses associated with the largest beef recall in U.S. history.
Read the article: latimes.com | Posted: 4/15/2008 4:00 PM
Also: More information at The Daily Bulletin
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April 15, 2008By The Editor
A grisly car crash killed four members of a church group and closed a freeway east of Los Angeles for hours Friday, authorities said. One other victim remains in critical condition. Read the article: knx1070.com
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April 15, 2008By The Editor
Current committee members' terms expire on June 30, 2008
Chino Valley Unified School District will have four openings on the Citizen's Oversight Committee when current committee members' terms expire on June 30, 2008. One vacancy is for a parent or guardian with a child enrolled in the District. The remaining three vacancies are for at-large members.
The purpose of the Committee is to "actively review and report on the proper expenditure of taxpayers' money for school c >>
April 13, 2008By The Editor
Chino Hills High School hosted a Winter Guard Association of Southern California contest on April 12th. Over 60 school teams from all over Southern California participated. Critiques are offered by judges who review each team's performance and who prepare tapes to help teams to understand the scoring system. Scholarships and service awards are to be given later this year to student members of units competing at the championships.
Chino Hills High School has an avid music program. Th >>
April 13, 2008By The Editor
Dog lovers, Eddie and Maria Ruezga held their grand opening and ribbon cutting today to a sizable audience. They must have prepared well because they received walk-in customers even as they dealt with the opening ceremony activities.
In addition to dog grooming services, the shop will offer natural dog foods, made in America, and pet supplies. The store was well stocked and offered a cheery and encouraging environment for new "customers".
Dignitaries from the Chamber of Commer >>
April 13, 2008By The Editor
By 7:30 AM, most of the vendors had set up their booths to accept applicants for restaurants and retailers at the new Shoppes at Chino Hills. The grand opening is coming up in May and retailers want to be ready.
Fortunately, Chino Hills and the surrounding area showed up with a massive crowd of eager and enthusiastic applicants. Some estimated the crowd to be close to 3000 people. The City of Chino Hills and Opus West, the builder of the Center have stated that the Shoppes will bring about >>
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CHINO - Anna Borba Fundamental School has been named an International Baccalaureate World School and Don Lugo High School has received the designation of candidate school. Borba is the first elementar >>
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