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March 10, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino

Assemblyman Curt Hagman - "Renewable energy can be transmitted without endangering the families living along the utility corridor." Sacramento-- Assemblyman Curt Hagman (R-Chino Hills) introduced Assembly Bill 2662 to ensure the monster electric towers approved for use in residential areas by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) in the 60th Assembly District never cast their shadow over the homes of its residents. Southern California Edison (SCE) proposes to construct 200 >>

March 8, 2010By Lori Cunningham

This week is known as "National Sleep Awareness Week, "which is the last full week of slumber before we go into daylight savings time this Saturday night. I'm sure many of you are dreading "springing ahead" and losing an hour of sleep. I much prefer "falling back" and gaining an hour of sleep myself. The 2002 National Sleep Foundation (NSF) Sleep in America poll found that 74 percent of American adults are experiencing a sleeping problem a few nights a week or >>

March 5, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino

The Creme Colour Lounge is one of the more interesting salons in Chino Hills. It has a personality and character of its own and will make your experience more memorable, an experience rather than a routine. A look at their "menu" helps to explain: You can choose from an Associate or Master Associate with more experience if you don't mind spending a little more. They work on "Dames" and "Guys" For hair coloring, You can choose from a Paul Mitchell Block Colour >>

March 5, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino

Freshman sports is important to the overall development of students and should not be the victim of budget cuts, according to the Board of Education at a recent mock school board meeting, part of the 30th annual Student Government Day. Approximately 22 seniors from Ayala, Boys Republic, Buena Vista, Chino, Chino Hills, and Don Lugo High Schools debated issues with relevancy to the current budget situation as well as issues that concern them at their campuses. Overall, more than 100 students p >>

March 3, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino

The Chino Valley Unified School recently received the Title 1 Academic Achievement Award for demonstrating that it is making significant progress toward student proficiency on state academic standards. The awards are given to schools that receive federal Title 1 funds, which help provide education resources to socioeconomically disadvantaged students. Title I is one of the programs under the federal No Child Left Behind Act designed to improve the academic achievement of disadvantaged student >>

March 3, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino

The layoffs will save the district about $7 million. Another $2.7 million could be saved if the board decides to not renew contracts with temporary teachers. The board in February approved about $14 million in cuts to salaries, services and programs and is depending on another $12 million in cuts through union negotiations. About $21 million needs to be cut out of the school board's three-year budget report before it is sent by March 15 to the San Bernardino County Superintendent of School >>

March 3, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino

IRVINE, Calif., Mar 01, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Orange County office of HFF (Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P.) announced today that it has been named to market for sale The Shoppes at Chino Hills, a 380,000-square-foot trophy lifestyle center in Chino Hills, California. HFF senior managing director Ryan Gallagher and directors Kelly Rohfeld, Bryan Ley and John Crump will market the property on behalf of the seller, a bank consortium group. There is no formal asking price for the property. >>

March 3, 2010By Paul Molinaro

First, it should be noted that lawsuits are not fun. The process is costly and consuming. For this reason alone, only cases that have merit and a likely payoff should be brought. Not only is this a good idea, it is also the law. Frivolous lawsuits are not just disfavored; they can result in a vexatious litigant paying the other side's attorneys' fees, and for the lawyer, disciplinary action. Now, with that out of the way, here are some frequent claims that give rise to successful lawsuits. Fe >>

March 2, 2010By Robert W

Ayala High School Band and Color Guard will host their 18th Annual "Festival in the Hills" Court Dance Competition in the Ayala High School gym on March 5 and March 6, 2010. This competition will exhibit 28 Junior and Senior High School Dance Teams from all over Southern California, performing in areas like Hip-Hop, Tall Flags, Lyrical, Military, Team Dance and many other specialties. Known for the high caliber of performers that this event attracts, Ayala High School has been recogniz >>

March 2, 2010By The Editor

California, (January 23, 2010) - The Independence Caucus is proud to announce their support for Congressional Candidate Lee McGroarty in the 42nd District. The Independence Caucus carefully chooses candidates based on an extensive vetting process, and after running the gambit, Lee McGroarty, can now count himself as one of Independence Caucus' family. Lee attended Central Connecticut State University; Finance; 1987 to 1990. He served in the United States Air Force; Honorable Discharge; 1 >>

March 1, 2010By The Editor

San Bernardino County Board of Supervisor Gary Ovitt and the Workforce Investment Board is sponsoring a Business Workshop. Participants will learn from the professionals about... ~ Reducing Costs ~ Increasing Sales Revenues ~ Marketing Techniques ~ Streamline your Processes ~ Potential Financing Opportunities ~ And More... There is no cost to attend this information session scheduled for Wednesday, March 3, 2010 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. The location is Chaffey College, Ch >>

February 28, 2010By Joe A

Sacramento - Senator Bob Huff (R - Diamond bar) announced today that SBX8-65, a measure to provide consumers with more choices for affordable health care coverage was rejected by the Senate Health Committee on a party line vote. "While the Democrats just pushed through an expensive single payer government health care plan amidst a $20 billion deficit, a common sense bill to help customers purchase more cost effective health insurance was resoundingly rejected," said Senator Huff. SBX8- >>

February 28, 2010By Joe A

CHINO - Kindergarten registration for the 2010-2011 school year will begin in late February and continue in March. Please check with your resident school for exact date and time of registration. It is customary that siblings will register before open registration. Parent/guardian must bring immunization records, birth certificate, and proof of residency. The date for sibling registration may vary from the open registration date. Parent/guardian must bring immunization records, birth certificate, >>

February 27, 2010By Ed Graham

On Super Bowl Sunday I attended the memorial services of a man I had not talked to in 20 years. He was a basketball mentor for me in the 70's, and helped change my philosophy of the game, influenced my basketball coaching career, and sparked a love of the game that is still strong. Bill was a college coach for years so we listened to players and other coaches talk of legacies, relationships, commitments, God and family. It was uplifting to hear what was said. Kind of what I would love to cont >>

February 25, 2010By Yole Moreland

There are several definitions for Survivor: 1. Someone who remains alive despite life-threatening danger, 2. Someone who shows a great will to live, 3. Someone who has great determination to overcome difficulties and carry on. All great examples but the one not listed in the dictionary that carries the biggest impact is 4. Survivors are proof that cancer can be defeated. This luncheon is to celebrate "You" A Cancer Survivor. Whether you are currently fighting your battle or have bee >>

February 24, 2010By Keisha Hosea

A frequently asked question and concern by many buyers is, "Why Do I See So Many Homes For Sale But My Realtor Does Not Show Them To Me?" Many buyers believe that they are missing out on something. They see tons of signs around town and do not understand why their Realtor has not shown them these homes. They also might not understand why these homes are not coming up in their web searches. Well, here are a few of the reasons why. For sale signs are placed in yards from the moment a >>

February 24, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino

The City Broiler is going all out on Thursday evening, March 25th to host Cyn in the City's gals. The event will take place from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. They will be offering a fantastic food special... their Gaucho Steak, a flavorful skirt steak marinated in chimichurri sauce for 24 hours and then charbroiled to perfection, Artichoke Chicken, a charbroiled chicken breast with artichoke hearts and a delicious garlic sauce Fresh Vegetable medley, Mashed Potatoes, red rose potatoes mixed with butter, >>

February 22, 2010By Larry Brock

Simply stated, an Estate Plan is your plan regarding how your most important assets will be protected (your home, children and other assets). A good Estate Plan should answer the following: (1) How are you going to protect your assets? (2) How are you going to protect yourself from the unexpected? and (3) How are you going to have your assets distributed? Regardless of whether you have something in writing or not, everyone has an Estate Plan. Those without a written plan have, by default, deci >>

February 22, 2010By Scott Mena

On Saturday, February 27, Canyon Hills Little League and Chino Hills Little League will be celebrating their Opening Day for the 2010 Spring Season at Chino Hills Community Park. Approximately 5,000 people are expected to attend. Ceremonies start at 11 AM and are concluded at 12 noon with the annual fundraiser raffle. The grand prize this year is $10,000. Second prize is $5,000. Third prize is $2,500. There will be three prizes of $1,000 and five prizes of $500. There will also be approximat >>

February 21, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino

CHINO - It was supposed to have happened later rather than sooner, but the Heman G. Stark Youth Correctional Facility will formally close by the end of the month. And just as quickly, the state Department of Corrections begins a multi-million dollar project to transform the youth prison into a part of the adult California Institution of Men and expand its inmate housing operation in the Chino Valley. A prison riot in August damaged facilities at the nearby California Institution for Men ad >>

February 21, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino

Several jurors cried as Guillermo Ruelas described his experiences at the hands of youth correctional counselor James Shelby. "He said, 'You know what I want,"' Ruelas muttered, fighting back tears. "Knowing you're in a spot where you're trapped makes you feel violated." Ruelas is one of four former wards who alleged they were sexually abused by Shelby while incarcerated at the Heman G. Stark Youth Correctional Facility in Chino from 1999 to 2004. Shelby denies the char >>

February 21, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino

CHINO HILLS - Derek Brown scored 15 points to lead the Chino Hills High School boys basketball team to a 56-38 victory over visiting Walnut in a CIF-Southern Section Division 1A first-round playoff game on Friday night. Brown, who will play collegiately at San Jose State, said he knew the Huskies had to overcome their slow start. "Coach told us we are too hyper, and we need to calm it down," he said. The Huskies, who won the Sierra League and are the top-seeded team in the div >>

February 21, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino

the Chino Valley Unified school board has approved major cuts to its budget. The board on Thursday evening approved about $12million in cuts and is depending on negotiations with employee unions for another $12million in cuts, officials said. About $5.4million of the cuts came from increasing K-3 class sizes to 30 students per teacher next year, eliminating high school librarians and athletic transportation as well as discontinuing the International Baccalaureate programs at Don Lugo High >>

February 21, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino

The last piston-engine combat aircraft, the Douglas AD Skyraider, will be the subject of a lecture hosted by the Planes of Fame Air Museum in Chino on March 6. The lecture begins at 10 a.m. and will be followed by a flight demonstration of a restored Skyraider. Organizers of the event say the Skyraider was conceived during World War II as a plane which could be based on an aircraft carrier and be used to dive-bomb the enemy. >>

February 21, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino

On Wednesday, February 24, 2010 7:00 p.m. at Chino Valley Community Church (in the worship center) 14601 Peyton Drive, Chino Hills a meeting will be held to update the community on the latest happenings regarding the power lines planned to run thought Chino Hills. The City of Chino Hills is extremely disappointed with the California Public Utilities Commission action to approve Southern California Edison's Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project on a route that cuts right through Chino Hills >>

February 21, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino

Chino Hills Police report that there has been an increase in vehicle burglaries in the City of Chino Hills. Thieves are targeting items that are not easily identified but are easily removed from vehicles. The theft of third row seats from popular SUV's (Sport Utility Vehicles) is the newest trend in vehicle break-ins. According to Lieutenant Stephen Smith, "It takes a thief less than one minute to unlatch and remove that third row seat because they are designed for easy removal." P >>

February 17, 2010By Carol Roddy

In the latest installation of its Speaker Series, Soroptimist International of Chino Hills/Inland Empire (SI-CH/IE) is hosting Dr. Jeff Monahan, D.C. on Thursday, February 18, 6:30 pm at the James S. Thalman (Chino Hills) Library. Dr. Monahan will present a free "Wellness Seminar", designed to educate and empower you to adopt a healtheir lifestyle. Dr. Monahan's emphasis is preventative care as a key to good health. He will be specifically addressing "Safe Sitting at Work", >>

February 15, 2010By Joe A

Mi Med Spa sponsored Cyn in the City Night last week and brought in over ninety local women who were treated to hors d'oeuvres and special discounts on Mi Med Spa services. We hope you enjoy the pictures. Just click on any image to check out our image gallery of the event. To learn about future Cyn in the City Nights visit www.CynintheCity.com. >>

February 11, 2010By Melodie Henderson

"Self-Help" will be performed at 8 P.M. Feb. 12-13 and 19-20 and at 2:30 P.M. Feb. 14 at Seventh Street Theatre, 13123 Seventh St. in Chino. Ticket cost is $15 general admission and $12 for students and seniors. Box office: 590-1149. By Melodie H. Magouirk Check your worries at the door - Chino Community Theatre's season opener is for laughs only. In the director's notes, Jeff Deards says of Norm Foster's "Self-Help" that a farce can be the hardest thing to pull off well. While it's t >>