August 27, 2010By The Editor
Acting on an anonymous tip, members of the Chino Police Department's Special Enforcement Team (S.E.T.) located a sophisticated indoor marijuana grow house in the 4500 block of Carmen Avenue and arrested three suspects for cultivation of marijuana, possession for sales, and grand theft of utilities. Wei Long Xu, 44, of Rosemead, Weilin Xu, 46, of Rosemead, and Yang He, 40, of San Gabriel were all booked at the West Valley Detention Center after t >>
August 26, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
The Chino Police Department will conduct a sobriety and driver's license checkpoint on Friday, September 3rd from approximately 9:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m., in a location where a significant number of DUI-related collisions and DUI arrests have occurred. Officers will screen drivers passing through the checkpoint for sobriety and for a valid driver's license.
Drivers found to be under the influence of alcohol or other drugs will be arrested, and unli >>
August 25, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
CHINO HILLS - An estranged husband was shot by a sheriff's deputy Monday night after allegedly terrorizing his family and rushing at law enforcement personnel.
Aaron Kim, 46, of Chino Hills was struck once. He was flown to a hospital, where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries, authorities said.
Sheriff's deputies from the Chino Hills station were called about 10:40 p.m. to a house in the 13200 block of Whispering Creek after a >>
August 20, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Officers of the Chino Police Department responded to a call reporting a traffic collision involving a pedestrian at Ramona Avenue and Riverside Drive last night at approximately 8:00 p.m. Officers arrived at the scene and determined that Alexander Jurado, 23, of Pomona, was driving eastbound on Riverside Drive in a 2007 Kia Spectra, when he collided with a female pedestrian, Konjit Shawel, 49, of Chino.
Shawel was crossing Riverside Drive i >>
August 20, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
All too often, members of our community are senselessly injured or killed on local roadways by impaired drivers. This DUI/Drivers License checkpoint is an effort to reduce those tragedies, as well as insuring drivers have a valid driver's license. A major component of these checkpoints is to increase awareness of the dangers of impaired driving and to encourage sober designated drivers. A DUI checkpoint is a proven effective method for achieving >>
August 15, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Starting September 7, 2010, three new circulator routes will serve the communities of Chino Hills, Grand Terrace and Yucaipa. Best of all, OmniGo service will be FREE of charge through September, 30, 2010.
OmniGo Route 325 extends service by connecting Grand Terrace residents to locations such as the Grand Terrace Senior Center, Loma Linda University Medical Center, City Hall, Pettis Veterans' Hospital, and the future Grand Terrace H >>
August 12, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Posted Date: 8/11/2010
Officers of the Chino Police Department are advising residents to be aware of burglaries in the area. Suspects are targeting houses when no one is home. Suspects will approach a home, knock on the door several times, and when no one answers, they either kick in the door or go around to the backyard and enter the residence through a door or window. Officers advise residents to verbally acknowledge the knock at the door, even if the decision is mad >>
August 10, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
The San Bernardino County coroner's office has determined that, like his older sibling, the younger of two brothers found dead in a Chino Hills ravine last month shot himself.
The bodies of Christian Gonzalez, 10, and Bryan Gonzalez, 12, were discovered July 27 by family members near their home off Mystic Canyon Drive, the Sheriff's Department said...
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August 3, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Acting on an anonymous tip, Chino Police Department Narcotics Investigators seized roughly 124 pounds of marijuana and over one pound of hashish last week at a residence located in the 7900 block of Glide Path Court. Officers estimate the street value of the seized drugs was in excess of $800,000.
Officers arrested Raymond Galarze, 34, of Chino Hills at the Glide Path Court residence. Officers then searched Galarze's home in Chino Hills an >>
August 1, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
CHINO HILLS, Calif. (KABC) -- A magnitude 3.1 earthquake rattled east Los Angeles County about 3:42 p.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
It was centered near Chino Hills on the L.A. and San Bernardino county line, about 5 miles east of Diamond Bar.
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July 31, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Reserve Deputy Takes Own Life
CHINO HILLS - A reserve deputy with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department took his own life after sheriff's deputies went to his house following a 9-1-1 call, authorities said.
Michael William Leo, 29, who joined the sheriff's reserve in April, was pronounced dead at 9:12 p.m. Wednesday, according to the San Bernardino County Coroner's Office.
A San Bernardino County sheriff's dispatcher had received a 9-1-1 call that turned into a ha >>
July 27, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Gun found was the father's but no conclusions have been made
UPDATES:
These are all the updated stories we could find...
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July 26, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Chino Hills man is accused of embezzlement
CHINO - A man identified by prosecutors as a past president of the booster club for Ayala High School's girls basketball team has been has been charged with two felonies for allegedly embezzling from the club.
Prosecutors accuse Donald Williamson, 49, of taking more than $400 from the club between Nov. 20 and Dec. 1.
Williamson, of Chino Hills, was charged July 7 with embezzlement and grand theft, and is due in Chino Superior Court Aug. 18 >>
July 12, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
No injuries
CHINO HILLS, Calif. (KABC) -- A pilot whose plane ran out of fuel was forced to make an emergency landing on a Chino Hills golf course Sunday.
There were about two dozen people near the area where the pilot of the plane landed at Los Serranos Country Club about 2 p.m.
There were no injuries to people on the golf course or the pilot.
"We were right there on the driving range," said Jennifer Nay of Chino. "We turned around, >>
July 8, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Traffic held up for hours
Just after rush hour on Thursday, July, 8th a Mission Linen Supply truck flipped over while circling on the southbound on ramp to get onto the 71 freeway. Sheriff's Police and firemen arrived on the scene within minutes. The driver was taken to the hospital with head injuries. No one else was injured.
However the roll-over created a sizable oil slick. Police and fire personnel had to shut down the southbound freeway for several hours until t >>
July 8, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Picture of suspect who robbed B of A in Chino released.
The Chino Police Department is requesting the media's assistance in locating a suspect who is wanted for questioning in regards to a bank robbery that took place at the Bank of America, located at 12747 Central Avenue at approximately 10:32 a.m. this morning.
The suspect entered the bank, approached the teller, and alleged he had a weapon and demanded cash. The suspect then exited the bank and left in a 4-door white vehicle described as a C >>
July 8, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
A 22-year-old man died after he failed to negotiate a turn on the freeway Friday afternoon.
Joseph R. Diaz of Chino was riding a Suzuki GSXR motorcycle at 5:30 p.m. south on the 15 Freeway at the transition road to the 60 Freeway in Mira Loma.
He got onto the transition road traveling around 80 mph, according to a press release from the California Highway Patrol. He was traveling in the # 1 lane at the time of the incident.
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July 3, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
George Armenta, 36, of El Monte, jailed at West Valley Detention Center
Mr. Armenta, formerly involved with a Chino Hills high school color guard was arrested Thursday on suspicion of sex acts with an underage student several years ago, officials said.
San Bernardino County sheriff's detectives began investigating in March, when a another former color guard member reported that he had been sexually involved with the suspect from 1999 to 2004, beginning at age 15. At the time, Armenta worked at various high schools >>
June 29, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Chino Valley Fire District Fire Chief Paul Benson announced today his retirement as fire chief for the Fire District, effective August 31, 2010. For 10 years Chief Benson has led the Fire District with the goal of providing the best service available to the citizens in Chino, Chino Hills and surrounding unincorporated areas. Under his leadership the Fire District has seen many accomplishments including the construction of Fire Station 3, addition >>
June 29, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Suspect in freeway shootings caught in the act
A 40-year-old cable repairman from the High Desert is accused of shooting 70 vehicles on Inland freeways from behind the wheel during his routes, the CHP said Thursday.
Hesperia resident William Frye was arrested Thursday morning on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon when CHP officers witnessed the driver of a gray pickup shoot out the window of a vehicle on southbound Interstate 15 near Highway 138 near the Cajon Pass, CHP Captain Joe >>
June 15, 2010By The Editor
A magnitude-5.7 earthquake centered in Imperial County rocked the Inland area and a wide swath of Southern California on Monday night and forced a brief halt to the Toronto Blue Jays-San Diego Padres game in San Diego.
The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake was centered 5 miles southeast of Ocotillo near the U.S.-Mexico border. It struck at about 9:30 p.m...
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June 12, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
CHINO, Calif. - A San Bernardino County jury has awarded a total of $1 million to four juvenile inmates who were sexually abused at a Chino youth corrections facility...
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June 12, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
A former correctional officer at Chino State Prison was sentenced Monday to 51 months in federal prison for charges related to a 2002 incident during which he assaulted shackled inmates and then tried to cover up the crime, officials said.
Robert McGowan, 51, who lives in the Bloomington area of San Bernardino County, was sentenced after a jury found him guilty on two counts of deprivation of rights under the color of authority for assaulting >>
June 12, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
What really happened to cause the devastating oil leak in the gulf of Mexico? And what is BP doing to fix the problem?
Editor's note: We typically focus only on local news but this report seemed so compelling we thought you'd like to see it (if you didn't already).
For an answer to the first question, watch this 60 Minutes story. As for the answer to the second question, read my special report on the devastating choices made by BP to "clean up" the mess -- choices that could WORSEN the environmental impact of the spill, rather than improve it.
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June 7, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Monday, June 7 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Chino Spectrum Town Center, Chino, CA
The Chino Tea Party and Chino Hills Tea Party Patriots will be holding a rally at the corner of Grand Avenue and Pipeline Avenue and at the corner of Grand Avenue and Peyton Driveon June 7, at 5 PM through 7 PM.
Bring your flags, your signs, and your patriotic spirit! Contact Carmen Fructuoso at (909)731-6101 or chinoteaparty@yahoo. read more
Price: FREE
Phone: (909) 731-6101
Age Suitability: All Ages
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June 7, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
CHINO, Calif. (KABC) -- Vandals targeted animals living at a farm on the campus of a southern California school. Some were set free and some were spray painted. One pregnant animal was even tied to a flag pole. Officials believe the animal cruelty was a misguided prank by graduating seniors at Don Lugo High School in Chino.
The agriculture program at Don Lugo High School in Chino has been around since the mid 1970s helping students learn about >>
June 7, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Suspected Of Having Sex With 14-Year-Old Girl
Sheriff's deputies arrested a Chino Hills High School science teacher on suspicion of having a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl.
John Hirsch, 40, of Ontario, was booked into West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga on suspicion of committing lewd acts with a child, San Bernardino County sheriff's officials said. Booking records show Hirsch was released from custody early Sunday.
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May 28, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
A gasoline tanker crashed through the center divider
and is on fire on the EB 91 Freeway in Corona causing a complete 91 freeway closure. The south bound on ramps to SR-71 at Euclid, Butterfield Ranch Road, and Pine Avenue are closed preventing travel to the 91 freeway.
Those already traveling on the SR-71 will be re-routed at Pine Avenue. All Traffic Eastbound 91 is being diverted off the freeway at Green River and westbound 91 Freeway traffic is being diverted onto northbound 71 Freeway. CalT >>
May 28, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
CalTrans has several Ramp Closures on and off State Route 71 today and in the coming days!
There will be several on and off ramp closures to State Route 71 that may impact your travel on several days from May 28th through June 16th while CalTrans completes paving and road work. If you travel SR-71, please see the complete listing of impacts.
May 28th
The north bound Euclid/Butterfield Ranch Road on ramp to SR-71 will be closed from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm for road work.
June 1st
The Chino Hills Parkway southbound off ramp to SR-71 w >>
May 28, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Actor Removed From Life Support After Intracranial Hemorrhage
Former child TV star Gary Coleman has died after an intracranial hemorrhage suffered earlier this week left him unconscious and on life support at a Utah hospital.
The former child star slipped into a coma after suffering a fall in Utah.
"Child actor Gary Coleman died at approximately 12:05 p.m. Mountain Standard Time at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center," said Janet Frank, a spokeswoman for the hospital, in an e-mailed statement. >>
May 26, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Victim of Chino Hills fatal stabbing identified
A woman stabbed to death by her estranged husband in Chino Hills has been identified as 33-year-old Iman Wahid. San Bernardino County coroner's officials said Wahid died in the 15800 block of Sedona Avenue.
Sheriff's deputies arrested Samir Mustapha Wahid, 39, at the scene and booked him into West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga on suspicion of homicide...
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May 25, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
CHINO - A jury found a man guilty of first-degree murder Monday in the fatal shooting of his cousin, a prosecutor said.
Jurors deliberated two days in Chino Superior Court before returning a guilty verdict for Miguel Ramos, 29, who was accused of targeting 25-year-old Valentin Barria two years ago because he believed Barria had an affair with his wife.
Ramos, of Chino, must now go through the second portion of his trial - to determine whether he was sane at the time of Barria's killing.
That phase of the trial will begin next week, said Deputy District Attor >>
May 25, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
It is as certain as death and taxes as well as the increase in gas prices in spring and summer.
Starting today, Click it or Ticket is back.
And this year, the fines for not buckling up are higher.
More than 150 law enforcement agencies in the state - including local officers and deputies - will be on the lookout for un-belted drivers and passengers as part of the 2010 "Click It or Ticket" mobilization from today through June 6, >>
May 25, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Estimated 12 separate incidents. Shooter using some type of pellet gun.
Police think the shooter may be driving a red pickup truck with a confederate flag on it.
California Highway Patrol officials are investigating at least half a dozen reports of vehicle rear windows shattered in the Inland Empire.
California Highway Patrol officials are investigating at least half a dozen reports of vehicle rear windows shattered in the Inland Empire.
The California Highway Patrol says a sniping vandal has shattered dozen >>
May 23, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Jean Wade Johnson
March 15, 1945 - May 7, 2010
Jean Wade Johnson passed from this life on Friday May 7, 2010. She was born on March 15, 1945 in Missouri and grew up in Southern California. She attended California Polytechnic State University at Pomona and Claremont University Graduate School to receive her training and California Teaching Certification. As a third generation educator, she had over 30 years of experience in teaching and administration roles in t >>
May 23, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
CHINO HILLS - A star student was laid to rest on Saturday after hundreds attended a memorial service held at her school.
Chino Hills High School junior Yla Aquino, 17, had been allergic to peanuts. She died on May 10 at Chino Valley Medical Center from anaphylactic shock after accidentally eating peanut butter the day before.
Yla's untimely death, two days after her prom night, caused an outpouring of grief in the community.
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May 22, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
FULLERTON - Authorities have identified a 25-year-old motorcyclist who was killed Wednesday morning in a crash on the 57 freeway.
James Liu of Chino died after crash involving two other vehicles on the southbound 57 just north of Rolling Hills Drive, coroners officials said Wednesday night.
According to the CHP, here's how the crash occurred:
Liu was splitting lanes between the car-pool and the No. 1 lanes at an unknown high rate of speed on the southbound 57 just north of Rolling Hills Drive...
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May 18, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Chino Police Department Targets Impaired Drivers with Checkpoint
The Chino Police Department will conduct a sobriety and driver's license checkpoint on Saturday, May 29th from approximately 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. Officers will screen drivers passing through the checkpoint for sobriety and a valid driver's license. Drivers found to be under the influence of alcohol or other drugs will be arrested, and unlicensed drivers may be cited, and their >>
May 17, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Dolores Valencia completes third marathon in 53 days
Dolores Valencia of Chino Hills finished first among women with a time of 3:22.44. Karen Wester (3:25.51) of Alta Loma was second, and Redondo Beach resident Rachel Ragona, 27, finished third in 3:26.42.
Patrick Sweeney... was first to pass the finish line, his fists clenched tightly as he won the 44th annual Palos Verdes Marathon.
Sweeney, a 31-year-old Manhattan Beach resident, clocked in with a time of 2 hours, 37 minutes and 14 seconds >>
May 15, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
CHINO - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Friday announced the appointment of acting warden Aref Fakhoury
to the position of full-time warden at the California Institution for Men.
Fakhoury, 56, of Rancho Cucamonga, has been acting warden for the Chino prison since 2009, after serving as chief deputy administrator from 2005 to 2009. Fakhoury took over as acting head administrator of the local prison when the state called on his predecessor, Mike Poulos, to take on an interim position as head of the state's maximum-security prisons.
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May 15, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
CHINO - Dozens of state prison employees who responded to last year's riot
at California Institution for Men were honored Friday for their courage in the face of life-threatening circumstances.
Responders, who included local law enforcement officers and firefighters, found danger and chaos Aug. 8 at the Chino prison as inmates set a building on fire and fashioned weapons from broken furnishings.
The area was secured on the morning of Aug. 9 thanks to a couple of dozen CIM officers - who had been outnumbered by hu >>
May 14, 2010By Joe A
Chino Hills HS and Community Mourning Our Loss
The sudden passing of 17 year old Yla Aquino (pronounced "Eeelah") has shocked the student body at Chino Hills High School and the entire community. Family, friends, teachers, staff, and parents of other students showed up to a memorial organized by friends at Ayala Park on Tuesday night.
Yla was a lifetime resident of Chino Hills. Her mom & dad, Larissa and Teodulo, along with four older sisters, Ylissa (24), Theodisa (23), Th >>
May 10, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.- A report from the San Bernardino County district attorney says a police officer who fatally shot a 23-year-old bystander at a pizzeria was legally justified.
The report released Friday calls the shooting tragic, but reasonable and legal.
Chino police corporal Claudia Lisner shot Daniel Balandran outside the restaurant on Feb. 1, 2009. Balandran had just left McDonald's when he walked into the gunbattle between office >>
April 23, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
A 23 year-old male Chino resident was attacked and stabbed numerous times last night while walking near 5th and B Streets at approximately 10:30 p.m. The victim was reportedly walking to a friend's house when six males exited a vehicle, confronted the suspect, and a fight ensued. The victim was stabbed several times in the torso. He was later transported to a nearby hospital where he was treated for his injuries and was reported to be in stabl >>
April 23, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
A Century of Celebration and Conservation
The City of Chino is inviting people to come out and celebrate Arbor Day on Wednesday, April 28th at Ayala Park, which is located at 14225 Central Avenue in Chino. The celebration will kick-off at 4:00 p.m. at the southeast side of the park, near College Park Avenue. Join us as we plant 30 new trees acquired through a Grant Partnership with the South Coast Air Quality Management District.
First celebrated in Nebraska in 1872, Arbor Day is now >>
April 21, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Government to Currency Users: Know Its Features So You Can Know It's Real
Benjamin Franklin is still on the C-note. But he has been joined by a disappearing Liberty Bell in an inkwell and a bright blue security ribbon composed of thousands of tiny lenses that magnify objects in mysterious ways. Move the bill, and the objects move in a different direction.
So what's new in this new design of the new 100 dollar bill? For security purposes, Federal Reserve added blue 3-D Security Ribbon on the front of the new 100 doll >>
April 15, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
RANCHO CUCAMONGA - Eight law-enforcement officers testified Wednesday in a preliminary hearing for two men accused of robbing a Papa John's restaurant in Chino and exchanging gunfire with officers.
In addition to several counts of attempted murder, Joel Anthony Jaquez and Edward Ramon Cisneros, both 29, are charged with murder because a bystander was killed during the Feb. 1, 2009 shootout.
The bystander, 23-year-old Daniel Balandran of Riverside, was mistaken for one of the robbers and shot with an assault rifle by Chino police Cpl. Claudia Lisner...
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April 8, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
The Chino Police Department will conduct a sobriety and driver's license checkpoint on Friday, April 16th from 9:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m., in a location where a significant number of DUI-related collisions and DUI arrests have occurred. Officers will screen drivers passing through the checkpoint for sobriety and a valid driver's license. Drivers found to be under the influence of alcohol or other drugs will be arrested, and unlicensed drivers may >>
April 7, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
When: Saturday, April 24, 2010 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM
Where: 6500 Butterfield Ranch Rd
Darlene Merkler's book is called "Complete Resource Guide for Baby Boomers".
Meet the Author! Have some dessert and coffee.
Inland Empire author, Darlene Merkler, published her second book entitled The Complete Resource Guide for Baby Boomers in 2009. The book is a compilation of 19 authors, each writing about their field of expertise. All of the topics are directed to adult children of aging parents and more specifically the Ba >>
April 5, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
State funding cuts and a steep drop in sales tax revenues have forced Omnitrans to propose a series of service reductions throughout San Bernardino County.
The changes, scheduled to take effect in September, include reduced schedules on 28 routes. Weekend service also would be eliminated on two routes and minor realignments made to multiple routes.
The proposal is part of the annual budget and service plan for 2010-11 expected to be approve >>
April 5, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
CHINO - If you're looking to reach Charles Sample, don't bother calling his work-issued Blackberry.
The retired Chino police captain, who wore his uniform for the last time March 31, happily turned it off after a ceremony celebrating 31 years of service.
The 3 a.m. calls to the cell phone are among the few things Sample said he wasn't going to miss.
"But I will miss reading every day (in the police log) the great work we do," S >>
March 31, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Pair Who Threw Molotov Cocktail Is Sought
Detectives are looking for a man and woman who threw a Molotov cocktail at the front door of a Chino Hills home last weekend, starting a fire.
The suspects knocked on the door of a house in the 13000 block of Emerald Wat on Sunday and asked to speak to the victim's daughter. When told that the daughter no longer lived there, the suspects left in a white pickup truck.
At 11:30 p.m., they again knocked on the door, rang the door bell and then >>
March 23, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Social Security Retirement Benefits Informational Program Will be Held on April 22nd
City Of Chino Hills To Host A Social Security Retirement Benefits Informational Program on April 22nd
Are you confused about Social Security retirement benefits? Are you trying to plan for your retirement? The City of Chino Hills has partnered with the Social Security Administration to offer a free informational session on Thursday, April 22nd at 7:00 p.m.
The meeting will be held at the Chino Hills City Hall Community Room, 14000 City Cen >>
February 21, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Chino Hills Community Meeting
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 Proj >>
February 21, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Chino Hills Police schedule event to help residents engrave valuables
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 b >>
February 8, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Rep. John Murtha (D-Pa.), 77, a Vietnam veteran who staunchly supported military spending and became a master of pork-barrel politics, died today at Virginia Hospital Center following gallbladder surgery last month.
Elected to Congress in 1974 from a southwestern Pennsylvania district that has been economically devastated by the decline of America's coal-mining and steel industries, the gruff and jowly Murtha was beloved by his constituents f >>
February 6, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
CHINO HILLS - A Hindu community here is closer to completing its religious center, but still has to overcome a city height restriction for the towers it wants to build as part of the temple.
The Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanastha Hindu community of Chino Hills wants to begin construction on the mandir, or temple, at the complex on Fairfield Ranch Road near the 71 Freeway, which is nearing completion.
The obstacle tha >>
February 6, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
At noon Saturday, Feb. 6th, all roads are open.
Please review the following list for areas that will likely be closed or flooded during and after heavy periods of rain. Please avoid these areas until the water subsides.
Likely Road Closures, Flooded Areas, and Areas to Avoid:
-Peyton Dr. between Morningfield Dr. (south of Eucalyptus) and Bulldog Way at Ayala
-Eucalyptus Ave. from Pipeline Ave. to Morningfield Dr.
-Chino Hills Parkway and Pipeline Ave.
-The 71 underpass at Pipeline >>
January 18, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
CHINO - State corrections officials are expected to release a master plan this spring for converting the Heman G. Stark youth prison into a major expansion of adult housing operations.
The transition of Stark into an adult facility is moving forward with the public environmental review process. A public meeting to introduce the plan is likely in the spring, said Bob Sleppy, deputy environmental services director for the California Department o >>
January 17, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Last August, a riot at the California Institution for Men in Chino demolished barracks and injured about 200 prisoners. Some prisoners claim they had to live outdoors for nearly a week after the riot. Others say the practice began months before the riot and hasn't stopped.
Some say they were severely sunburned. Others claim they were denied blankets, showers and medical care.
"Now, once an inmate went through a riot and they were stri >>
January 17, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
In his final State of the State speech last week, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger raised the possibility of privatizing state prisons as a way of saving money for increased university spending.
The state spends about $52,000 on each of its roughly 165,000 prisoners annually, in comparison to $32,000 in other states, officials said. Now the governor and state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation are looking into bringing the private sector i >>
January 16, 2010By The Editor
Chino Valley Fire District Firefighter/Paramedic Russell Tao and his search dog, Andy
were deployed with California Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 5 this morning at 6 a.m. to help look for survivors of the devastating earthquake in Haiti. Firefighter/Paramedic Tao and Andy are expected to be in Haiti with Task Force 5 for an extended period of time to assist victims of the earthquake and to help the people of Haiti.
A US&R Task Force is made up of firefighters, paramedics, physicians, structural engineers and K-9 searc >>
January 7, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Chino Hills High Graduate / Injured Soldier to be honored.
Carl Hampton, the Principal of Chino Hills High School sent out an email inviting community members to honor Sergeant Derrick James Ford of U.S. Army Infantry who is a graduate of Chino Hills High School and who's left leg was amputated this past fall due to injuries sustained in battle in Afghanistan. Sergeant Ford is married with two children. He was part of the first graduating class of Chino Hills High School.
The reception is being held >>
January 7, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Congregation official held; hundreds of thousands lost
CHINO - The arrest of an Ontario man accused of embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from church coffers has shocked and angered the Calvary Chapel Chino Hills community.
Police in late December arrested Farrukh Ahmed, 47, at his Doral Avenue home on suspicion of felony burglary and embezzlement charges.
The FBI, which is investigating the theft, reported that between $720,000 and $960,000 was stolen over four years, Calvary Chapel p >>
January 6, 2010By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Receives "Facelift" for New Year
January 6th 2010 - The West Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District has completely retooled their website in an effort to communicate more efficiently and effectively with their residents. The District has also dramatically redesigned their landscaping to reflect the District's goals of water conservation and vector habitat reduction.
District Manager Min-Lee Cheng, Ph. D., says, "We wanted to have a sleek, efficient website that pro >>
December 17, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
The City of Chino Hills released the following Press Release today about the Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project.
CPUC APPROVES SCE TEHACHAPI RENEWABLE TRANSMISSION PROJECT ROUTE THROUGH CHINO HILLS NEIGHBORHOODS
"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 our neighborhoods," said Mike Fleager, City Manager. "The City has evaluated our options and we will file an a >>
December 15, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
News from the City
Chino Hills City Hall will close at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 17th for the City's Employee Recognition Luncheon. The closure does not affect the Library, Police Department, or the Chino Valley Fire District Administrative Office hours of operation.
The Employee of the Year is announced at the luncheon and City employees are awarded service pins to reflect their years of service. Employees who work in field positions are also commended f >>
December 15, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
On Saturday, December 19th, the Chino Police Department will join law enforcement agencies from across the state and take part in California's 18-Day Holiday DUI Crackdown Campaign; participating enforcement agencies will deploy 300 DUI/Drivers License Checkpoints.
In 2008, 11,773 people died in highway crashes across the United States involving a driver or motorcycle rider with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher. In Calif >>
December 4, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Informational meetings on charter school planned
Two informational meetings for a proposed charter school, Oxford Preparatory Academy, will be held next week...
Theft and vandalism at city recreation center
Thieves disrupted activities for several days at Chino Hills' Founders Recreation Center. Recreation employees on Nov. 28 reported that the site had no electrical power, as thieves had...
Chino Community Theatre offers Christmas m >>
December 4, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
11,000 American Jobs Lost in November
The Washington Times reported today that the U.S. unemployment rate edged down to 10 percent in November from 10.2 percent the month before, as the economy struggled to claw its way back from a deep recession.
Non-farm payrolls fell by just 11,000, the Labor Department said Friday, a sign that companies are hanging on to workers and looking to increase output after months of shedding jobs more aggressively. In October, for example, 111,000 jo >>
December 1, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Cooper loses last appeal but capital punishment is on hold in CA
Kevin Cooper was convicted in 1985 of stabbing to death 2 adults and 2 children. His attorneys argued that exculpatory evidence was destroyed or suppressed, but the high court declined to intervene.
A California death row inmate convicted of killing a Chino Hills couple and two children 26 years ago lost his last appeal Monday when the U.S. Supreme Court refused to review his case.
Lawyers for Kevin Cooper, 52, failed to persuade the high c >>
November 24, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
City to offer an enforcement break for the holidays
From Chino Hills' city web site...
The street sweepers will not be operating Thanksgiving day November 26, 2009 or Friday the day after Thanksgiving on November 27, 2009. They will take the time off between Monday, December 21st and Friday, January 1st to accomodate the extra visitors expected in our neighborhoods during the holiday season.
Monday November 23rd, 2009 through Wednesday November 25th, 2009 the sweepers will be operating their >>
November 24, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Results of Weekend DUI Checkpoint
Officers of the Chino Police Department successfully concluded a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint over the weekend resulting in 13 arrests, 60 citations, and 30 impounded vehicles. The checkpoint took place on Friday night, November 13th, in the 12400 block of Mountain Avenue.
During the checkpoint, officers made 13 arrests; six for driving under the influence, two for open containers of alcohol, three drug-related arrests, and two warrant arres >>
November 19, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
A Chino Hills couple was found guilty of four felony counts of state income tax fraud, the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) announced.
Aloysius (Al) Vivo, 55, and Rachel Vivo, 47, operate a tax preparation business, Vivo-Cota & Associates aka Vivo & Associates. According to court documents, the pair fraudulently filed their tax year 2000 personal tax return by falsely claiming the Child and Dependent Care (CDC) credit and understating their g >>
November 19, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Caught in Butterfield...
Three people are suspected of robbing several residents after San Bernardino County sheriff's deputies found stolen items inside a vehicle.
Brian Evans, 21, Andrew Roling, 22, and Paul Herbert, 19, were arrested Tuesday on suspicion of possessing stolen property and were booked at the West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga, sheriff's Detective Ed De La Torre said.
About 5:30 a.m., sheriff's deputies from the Chino Hills station go >>
November 17, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Body found near Walnut Avenue
Detectives of the Chino Police Department are looking for an additional suspect in the murder of David Arthur Padilla, age 29, of Pomona, whose body was found on the railroad tracks under a freeway overpass near the 3700 block of Walnut Avenue last Saturday.
Suspect Andrew Angel Valenzuela, age 29, of Ontario, is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5'11, weighing 185 pounds, with black hair, and brown eyes. Valenzuela is a suspected >>
November 11, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Killer running out of options
Attorneys for death-row inmate Kevin Cooper filed their response Monday to the state's opposition to Cooper's petition to the U.S. Supreme Court.
In the response, Cooper's attorneys repeated his claims that he's not responsible for killing four people in Chino Hills in 1983 and asked the high court to intervene in his case.
Monday's filing is the last procedural step before the Supreme Court decides whether to hear Cooper's case. The court >>
November 11, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Friday, November 13
Officers of the Chino Police Department will conduct a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on Friday, November 13, from approximately 8:00 pm to 4:00 am. In an effort to reduce the number of fatal injuries in alcohol involved crashes, DUI checkpoints are conducted to identify offenders and get them off the street, as well as educate the public on the dangers of impaired driving.
Traffic volume and weather permitting, all vehicles may be checked an >>
November 11, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
One Injured and Another Arrested
Officers of the Chino Police Department arrested Christopher O, age 20, near his home in Ontario, at approximately 8:00 pm last night, following a shooting incident that took place in the Mimi's Cafe parking lot in Chino earlier in the day, at approximately 3:45 pm.
Although still under investigation, the initial details reveal that two individuals were inside a vehicle in the parking lot, when an altercation occurred resulting in the victim b >>
November 9, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Detectives of the Chino Police Department have linked the homicide of David Arthur Padilla Jr., 32, of Pomona, with a suspect arrested by officers of the Pomona Police Department last Saturday.
Suspect Robert Louis Caballero, 32, also of Pomona, was arrested for an outstanding warrant and is considered by detectives of the Chino Police Department to be the prime suspect in the Padilla homicide.
Padilla's body was located on the railroad tracks near the 3700 block of Walnut Avenue in Chino at approximately 10:44 am last Saturday.
This is an active and on-going investigation and anyone with information regarding this case is ask >>
October 22, 2009By Robert Wagner
Ayala HS Marching Band adopts Battalion in Afghanistan
The Ayala High School Band and Color Guard is sponsoring "Operation Band Aide" a collection effort to send much needed materials (personal and otherwise) to the 450 members of the USMC 1st Combat Engineer Battalion currently stationed in Afghanistan. Ayala is also supporting their K-9 unit (yes, dogs who sniff out IED explosives), with dog treats, dog beds, snacks, etc. One of the Battalion members is Lt. Mike Martin. Lt Martin is a for >>
October 21, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Chino PD Puts Out a Crime Alert
October 21st, 2009 Case # 09-09403
Kidnapping
On October 21, 2009 at approximately 6:15 AM, a 15 year old female victim was approached by a male hispanic armed with a black handgun while on her way to school. The suspect demanded money from the victim and then ordered her into his vehicle where he searched her purse.
The suspect attempted to sexually assault the victim. The suspect released the victim in the same area that he had taken >>
October 20, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
From 12.3 in August to 12.2 Percent in September 2009
Sacramento - California's unemployment rate was 12.2 percent in September, and nonfarm payroll jobs declined by 39,300 during the month, according to data released today by the California Employment Development Department (EDD) from two separate surveys. The U.S. unemployment rate increased in September, rising to 9.8 percent. In August, the state's unemployment rate was a revised 12.3 percent, and in September 2008, the unemployment rate was 7.8 >>
October 20, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Pakistan officially labels the Ahmadiyya sect non-Muslim and forbids Ahmadis from practicing some of Islam's most basic elements.
"We represent Islamic teachings for the modern man," says Imam Shamshad Nasir, spiritual leader of the Bait ul Hameed Mosque. "The founder of our sect said jihad means to struggle for a good cause, not to kill unbelievers." (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times / September 14, 2009)
Reporting from Chino - During the last days of Ramadan, Ahmad Chaudhry Nuruddin shut himself inside a small cubicle at the Bait ul Hameed Mosque with >>
October 16, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
The Chino Valley Independent Fire District is accepting applications to fill one Board Member vacancy on the Board of Directors for the District.
The individual appointed to fill the vacancy will hold office until December 2011, when the seat is filled through an all-mail ballot election on August 30, 2011, for a four-year term expiring November 2015. The Board of Directors are responsible for formulation and review of District policy and for >>
October 9, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
CHINO - Some residents of a mobile home park here said a state bill would help in their fight against the park owner's plans to turn their rental units into ownership lots.
The Lamplighter Mobile Home Park residents have expressed concern that they won't be able to afford the cost of staying in the park if the owners convert some of the units from rental to ownership lots.
Low-income residents also fear the loss of rent control with a conve >>
October 9, 2009By The Editor
Mayor Pro Tem W.C. "Bill" Kruger is seeking applications from residents interested in serving on the Planning Commission.
Commission members serve a term that coincides with that of the Council Member who nominated them. The new Planning Commissioner's term will be effective through December 14, 2010. Interested persons should return a completed application by the October 21st deadline to the Chino Hills City Clerk's Office on the second floor at City Hall, located at 14000 City Center Drive in the new Government Center or can email their application to citycouncil@ >>
October 8, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Last night during the regularly scheduled City Council Meeting, City Manager Pat Glover announced that Captain Miles Pruitt will become the new Police Chief effective Friday, November 6th following the retirement of Police Chief Stan Stewart.
"I am deeply honored to be selected as the Chief of the Chino Police
Department," said newly promoted Miles Pruitt. "The men and women of
this department are highly dedicated professi >>
October 2, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
CHINO - Officers of the Chino Police Department arrested two juvenile suspects on Wednesday and a third yesterday after they were linked to six different graffiti incidents that took place in the area of 7th and D Streets on September 27th. The combined estimated damages to both private and public property total $14,000.
Two of the suspects, ages 14 and 16, live in Chino and the third, also age 16, resides in Nuevo. All three individuals are >>
October 2, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
CHINO - The Chino Valley Unified School District is repairing arson damage to the Chino High School football field in what officials have described as likely connected to the cross-town rivalry between schools.
Vandals caused about $1,200 in damage to the newly installed artificial turf at Chino High Stadium.
Police are still investigating the Sept. 18 incident, which came on the day of the annual Milk Can football game between cross-town r >>
September 30, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Tina Revane Announces Retirement
Chino Valley Fire District Board of Director Tina Revane announced today her retirement as board member for the Fire District, effective September 26, 2009. Director Revane and her husband Tom are relocating to Nevada.
For nearly 15 years Director Revane has been an instrumental part of the Fire District's Board of Directors. She has always demonstrated a strong work ethic and dedication to public service.
Fire Chief Paul Benson said &quo >>
September 29, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
VALINDA - A child custody dispute may have led a Chino man to shoot two of his estranged girlfriend's relatives, lead police on a short pursuit then shoot himself in the head Monday night, deputies said.
Bryan Ornelas, 21, was taken to Citrus Valley Medical Center, Queen of the Valley campus in West Covina where he was listed in critical condition, according to Los Angeles County sheriff's Lt. Hiroshi Yokoyama.
Deputy Anthony Moore said the >>
September 24, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
A new generation of champions and a storybook conclusion capped the 46th Reno National Championship Air Races on Sunday as Steven Hinton Jr. of Chino became the youngest pilot ever to win an Unlimited Class Gold race.
At age 22, Hinton broke the record for youngest pilot that was set by his father, Steve Hinton Sr., who flew the famous Red Baron to victory in 1978 at age 25.
Flying the same modified P-51D Mustang, "Strega," that B >>
September 18, 2009By Joe A
Monday, October 6Th Poster And Essay Contest
Entries Due Friday, October 9th
Have you always wanted to create a poster for the Celebrate the Family Contest? Young artists ages 5-12 may want to attend the FREE Celebrate the Family Poster Workshop on Monday, October 5th, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Community Room at the James S. Thalman Chino Hills Branch Library.
Art instruction and supplies will be provided to help young artists create a poster for the contest. Call Neighborhood Services at (909) 364-2730 to reserve >>
September 3, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
State Will Move Them Out
SACRAMENTO - California's largest and most notoriously troubled youth prison will soon shut its doors to juvenile offenders, the latest move in a systemwide shift away from punitive, adult-style warehouses that has contributed to the most dramatic downsizing of its kind in American history.
Human rights activists and crime experts alike celebrated Thursday as juvenile justice chief Bernie Warner announced the pending removal of all young offen >>
August 29, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
CHINO - A Pomona teen convicted of leaving the scene of an accident after striking and killing a Chino man with his car agreed Friday to pay $1.5 million restitution to the victim's family.
The $1.5 million figure primarily reflects future wages lost because of the April 14 death of Richard Bohannan, 42, said Deputy District Attorney Steve Mitchell.
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August 22, 2009By The Editor
SAN BERNARDINO - A Chino Hills real estate agent was sentenced to 90 days in jail on Friday after pleading guilty to forging more than $900,000 in loan documents.
Anita Mendoza, 44, was accused of forging another person's signature to obtain the loans, which she used to purchase a home in Chino Hills in 2006.
Read the story... >>
August 21, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Today, Police Chief Stan Stewart advised City Manager Pat Glover of his plans to retire in November of this year, after 29 years of dedicated service.
"We are really going to miss Chief Stewart," said Mayor Dennis Yates. "He has done a fantastic job as our Police Chief by always placing a high priority on crime prevention as well as graffiti abatement, two things that help to make Chino the vital community we have all come t >>
August 19, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Police suspect a murder - suicide.
According to KTLA & MyFoxLA, a man and women were found dead in their Chino Hills home on the 3700 block of Madras Drive Tuesday night (8/18/09). Their 18 year old daughter discoverd the bodies in their home.
Police stated that there was some type of domestic disturbance prior to the shooting and that they believe the shooting was a result of that argument. Murder / suicide is suspected.
It was reported that no neighbors heard any sounds >>
August 18, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
The city of Chino has paid $400,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by the parents of a Corona woman who was killed last year when the truck she was driving was swept into Mill Creek by a flash flood on Chino Corona Road.
Lindsey Marie Erickson, 25, was traveling eastbound on the road early Jan. 5, 2008, during the largest rainstorm to hit the area in three years.
Rainwater that had rushed down the Cucamonga Creek channel had inundated the road, >>
August 9, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Family members still affected
For much of the decade since a white supremacist shot five people at a Jewish Community Center in Granada Hills and murdered a Filipino-American letter carrier, who lived in Chino Hills, in Chatsworth, victims and their families thought they could triumph over evil by simply getting on with their lives.
But things kept happening to suggest the echo of automatic-weapon fire will never fade away.
For Ismael Ileto, whose brother Joseph was sho >>
August 9, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
State Briefs Sheriffs After Prison Riot
Counties around the state were trying to determine how a weekend prison riot that damaged seven housing units and displaced more than 1,100 prisoners might impact local lockups in the weeks ahead. Sheriffs from California's 58 counties were invited to participate in a conference call Thursday to discuss the effects of the riot at the California Institution for Men in Chino,
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August 7, 2009By Joe A
Chino Police News
Officers Seek Additional Victims
August 6, 2009 - Officers of the Chino Police Department arrested Jason Michael Vahle, 30, of Chino Hills, for using a hidden video camera and filming up women's skirts while they shopped at the TJ MAXX store in Chino.
Officers removed digital video evidence from Vahle's home that shows several female victims who appear to be unaware that they were filmed underneath their clothing. Vahle is known place a >>
August 7, 2009By Joe A
Last Thursday, Chuck Coe, Director of Community Development, submitted a letter stating his intent to retire effective September 30th after 26-years of dedicated service to the City of Chino.
"Chuck has been with the City for many years and has enjoyed a long and momentous career, I was saddened when I heard the news," said Mayor Dennis Yates. "Chuck has played a major role in developing this great community and during his c >>
August 5, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
2006 Elio Carrion shooting case settled
Attorneys for San Bernardino County have reached a $1.5 million settlement agreement with an Air Force sergeant shot three times in 2006 by a sheriff's deputy following a high-speed chase.
Elio Carrion has agreed to dismiss his civil lawsuit against the county as part of the settlement reached Monday, which must be approved by the Board of Supervisors before it's final, said Dana Fox, an attorney for the county.
"The settlement was fai >>
August 5, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
In Memoriam - Mr. Jon Dawson
With deep sadness, we report that Assistant Director of Admissions, beloved teacher and coach Jon Dawson passed away on August 3rd. Jon suffered a brain aneurysm while on vacation in Boston with his wife, Sandy. Jon died at 4:30 AM at Beth Israel hospital, surrounded by his family.
For over 35 years, Jon was a significant presence at Loyola High. He began his career here in 1974 as a history teacher and became known for his injection of hum >>
July 28, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
CHINO HILLS, Calif. - San Bernardino County authorities say a Chino Hills man apparently killed his 7-year-old daughter and himself.
The bodies of 50-year-old Carl Jacobson and his daughter, Katie, were found around 9:30 p.m. Saturday by the man's wife when she returned home after visiting other relatives.
Read the >>
July 23, 2009By Joe A
As Rosemead's top cop, Timothy Murakami will direct the city's public safety department and serve as liaison between the city and the L.A. County Sheriff's Department, where he still holds the rank of lieutenant.
As Rosemead's top cop, Timothy Murakami will direct the city's public safety department and serve as liaison between the city and the L.A. County Sheriff's Department, where he still holds the rank of lieutenant.
While playing vars >>
July 20, 2009By Joe A
The Chino Police Department deployed the SWAT team early this morning after a female victim arrived at the Police station and reported a physical assault last night at approximately 8:30 pm.
During the initial crime investigation, officers found that the suspect, Michael Vincelette, 28, of Chino was on parole and opted to deploy the SWAT team to ensure the suspect would be safely apprehended.
The SWAT team arrived in the 11700 block of Co >>
July 17, 2009By Joe A
Award from American Red Cross, C.H.A.R.T., Sewer Line Rehab, Street Sign Replacement
Chino Hills Receives Award From American Red Cross
The American Red Cross presented the City of Chino Hills with the "Good Neighbor Award" at their 92nd annual meeting and awards breakfast. Chino Hills was recognized for their support of the American Red Cross shelter during the Freeway Complex Fire. The Good Neighbor Award is presented to a company or organization, outside the American Red Cross, whose work exemplifies or inspires t >>
July 5, 2009By Joe A
Beware Of Telephone Solicitations Requesting Payments Over The Phone
The City of Chino Hills was notified by a resident that she received a call on a Friday afternoon from the "water district" requesting a payment over the telephone to keep the account current. The caller told the resident that she could see that the resident made her payments by credit card but that the "water district" did not store credit card information.
In this case, the resident became suspicious and did not provide >>
June 23, 2009By Joe A
A 53-year-old woman was pronounced dead at a local hospital after she was injured in a traffic collision.
Martha G. Perez, of Chino, was sitting in the passenger seat of a 1992 Toyota Paseo going north on Central
Read the story... | Source: Daily Buletin | Posted: 6/22/09
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June 19, 2009By Joe A
Two fires in Chino / Chino Hills areas in one day
The owner of a box trailer that had caught fire received burns to his lower body after he extinguished the flames.
The trailer was hooked up to a vehicle parked near Euclid Avenue, south of Pine Avenue, in Chino, according to a Chino Valley Fire District news release.
In related news...
One Injured In Chino Hills Car Fire
A vehicle with four passengers rolled over on its side and caught fire in Chino Hills.
Chino Valley Fire Distri >>
June 18, 2009By Joe A
A routine traffic check resulted in the arrest of two people who allegedly had thousands of counterfeit and pirated CDs and DVDs valued at nearly $79,000.
Chino Police officers initially arrested Favian Ortega, 27 and Guadalupe Santiago, 22 of Los Angeles Monday after noticing several open boxes full of CDs and DVDs inside the vehicle, according to a police news release.
Ortega told the officers they were transporting CDs and DVDs to someon >>
June 17, 2009By Joe A
A fatal traffic collision took place at approximately 9:40 Tuesday, June, 16th, at 6641 Riverside Drive near Cypress Avenue when a vehicle traveling westbound on Riverside Drive struck a pedestrian.
Mary Lemos, age 76 of Ontario, was driving a 2003 Honda Accord when the unidentified pedestrian attempted to cross Riverside Drive from the south side of the street and was struck by the vehicle.
Lemos was not injured in the collision. The >>
June 8, 2009By Joe A
An 18-year-old Chino man suspected of running over another man with a vehicle was driving with his father at the time of the killing, sheriff's officials said.
Daniel Guebara has been on the run since the May 23 incident in the 15200 block of Carmelita Avenue in an unincorporated area near Chino Hills. San Bernardino County sheriff's investigators say he and his father, Paul Guebara, may have been armed during the incident.
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June 4, 2009By Joe A
SAN BERNARDINO - The sentencing hearing in former Chino Valley Unified board member Bobby Grizzle's conflict-of-interest case was continued Wednesday to July 1.
The hearing for Grizzle, 51, was delayed because the San Bernardino County Probation Department failed to address in its pre-sentencing report whether Grizzle will be permitted to leave the state for work while on probation.
Grizzle pleaded guilty in April to a felony conflict-of-in >>
June 3, 2009By Joe A
The County of San Bernardino has been named the most supportive county in California to the state's military members and their families by the Yellow Ribbon America Campaign and the California State Legislature.
Board of Supervisors Chairman Gary C. Ovitt is scheduled to accept the honor during a ceremony in the State Capitol on June 10. The county operates numerous programs to support members of the military and their families, including pro >>
May 29, 2009By Joe A
Radio Shack robbed
An armed robber took money and several electronics from a Radio Shack in Chino Hills Wednesday.
The man, who was wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans, walked into the store at 13089 Peyton Drive about 3:25 p.m. and took out a black hand gun, according to a San Bernardino County sheriff's news release.
Read the story... | Source: SB Sun | Posted: 5/29/09
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May 29, 2009By Joe A
CHINO - An 18-year-old Pomona man has pleaded no contest to three charges filed by prosecutors following a fatal hit-and-run accident here last month.
Alfredo Antonio Ramirez will face a sentence of up to two years in state prison for the April 14 incident that resulted in the death of Richard Bohannan of Chino, Deputy District Attorney Steve Mitchell said.
Bohannan, a 42-year-old father of two, was hit by Ramirez's vehicle in the 11800 blo >>
May 26, 2009By Joe A
Family needs help for proper burial
A Chino Hills 19-year-old died after he was run over during a reported fight early Saturday morning.
San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies responded at 1:49 a.m. to a call of people fighting in the street in the 15200 block of Carmelita Avenue...
Callers told authorities that someone had been run over in the street by a dark colored van and a dark colored sedan.
When deputies arrived, they found Raymond Jimenez, 19 of Chino Hills unre >>
May 23, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
50 inmates involved.
More than 50 inmates at the California Institution for Men began a fight that ended with two men injured and a shot fired into the air, officials said.
The prison riot, which took place at CIM's main recreational yard, involved 67 CIM inmates at the Reception Center Central Facility. There were 105 inmates in the yard at the time, said CIM spokesman Mark Hargrove.
Inmates were using broken asphalt chunks from the prison yard as "weapon >>
May 6, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Sheriff's deputies are looking for a second man who allegedly attacked a Chino Hills party guest with a machete.
Carlos Alexander Chicas Ruiz, 19 was arrested shortly after the attack on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and mayhem, but officials are still looking for Luis Alberto Gonzalez, 21 who fled the scene Sunday, according to a San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department news release.
The victim told sheriff's deputies from th >>
May 6, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Little Cowpoke For A Day
MAY 16TH Kids from 4 to 7 years old can have a great time at the City of Chino Hills Lil' Cowpoke for a Day event. This one-day program will be held on Saturday, May 16th at the McCoy Equestrian & Recreation Center, 14280 Peyton Drive from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Children will take a pony ride along the trail at McCoy's. They will decorate their own cowboy hat and neckerchief, and will enjoy a tasty hot dog lunch. >>
May 6, 2009By Joe A
Woodview Road will be completely closed between Pipeline Avenue and Peyton Drive from May 11th to May 22nd for Phase 2 of the Pipeline Avenue recycled waterline project. The complete closure of Woodview Road will expedite the installation of the 16-inch recycled water pipelines that will provide recycled water to Vellano Golf Course just as the City of Chino Hills faces a reduction in domestic water supplies due to the drought and recent action t >>
May 6, 2009By Joe A
Events will be going on at 11:45 till 1:00 PM in both Chino Hills and Chino
UPDATE: Hundreds of residents, pastors, and dignitaries gathered today at both the Chino Hills and Chino City Halls to pray for our country and to thank God for all our blessings. Let's continue praying in our homes. We hope you'll enjoy our picture gallery. If you want any of the pictures in a printable size, send us an email with the description or file name.
(Yesterday's article)
Today as I drove to an appointment I listened to a radi >>
May 6, 2009By Joe A
Single arrest leads to two others.
Three brothers, all juveniles from Chino, were arrested and booked at the San Bernardino County Juvenile Hall for felony vandalism charges after Officers of the Chino Police Department linked them to nearly 300 instances of graffiti throughout the City. Combined damages to public property are estimated to be over $11,500.
The first of the three suspects was initially questioned on April 21st, when Officers responded to a call from Magnolia Jr >>
April 23, 2009By The Editor
CHINO - Prosecutors filed criminal charges Tuesday against an 18-year-old Pomona man accused of killing a Chino man in a hit-and-run crash last week.
Alfredo Antonio Ramirez was charged with one felony count of leaving the scene of an accident, a misdemeanor count of vehicular manslaughter and an infraction of driving without insurance.
Ramirez was arrested Thursday on suspicion of hitting and killing 42-year-old Richard Bohannan.
Bohann >>
April 23, 2009By The Editor
Fleager appointed as the third City Manager for the City of Chino Hills in February of 2009.
Chino Hills became a City in 1991. Mike started his career in Chino Hills as the Community Services Director in July of 1999. During his tenure, the City has grown from a population of 65,000 to 80,000 residents. The City's Recreation brochure has expanded from 40 pages to 60 pages while the Department budget has grown from $2.8 million to nearly $16 million. For the past 10 years, Mike has been responsible for the City's Recreation Division and >>
April 17, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Pipeline was the scene of the accident
Richard Bohannan, 42, was killed April 14, 2009 in a Chino pedestrian accident while he and his 13-year-old son were getting mail from their mailbox, according to a news report. California Highway Patrol officials say Bohannan was walking on his driveway with his son when a driver lost control and veered into the driveway striking Bohannan. His son was not hit or injured. The driver fled the scene of the crash without stopping.
CHP officials a >>
April 17, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
CHINO - Several motorists struck and killed a 64-year-old Ontario man who was seen crawling across the 60 Freeway on Wednesday morning.
Barney Ramirez Copas died at the scene on the west 60 near Central Avenue following the 4:30 a.m. incident. Officers couldn't understand why the man was crossing the dark busy highway, since he had no vehicle parked nearby.
"The officers will contact the family and do some follow-up and see why he migh >>
April 17, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Go-ahead given
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department will submit a request to the Governor's Office of Emergency Services for five surplus Huey helicopters.
The department plans to refurbish the helicopters and use them for drug surveillance or search and rescue operations. Another option would be to use the Vietnam War-era helicopters for parts, said Lt. Dale Gregory of the sheriff's aviation division.
On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors gave t >>
April 17, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Three men guilty
RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A prosecutor announced Monday that the San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office will not pursue an additional trial to prove gun allegations against three men convicted last week of robbing a bank in Chino Hills.
A jury found three Compton men guilty Friday in West Valley Superior Court of three counts of robbery and other charges for the July 3, 2007 heist of the Citibank branch at 14808 Pipeline Ave.
Sepheren Sc >>
April 14, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Pleads Guilty to conflict-of-interest charge
Former Chino Valley Unified school board member Bobby Grizzle pleaded guilty to a felony conflict-of-interest charge Friday as part of a plea deal reached with prosecutors in San Bernardino Superior Court.
Grizzle, 50, who left the board last year after declining to seek re-election, must serve county jail time as a result of his plea - 30 days consecutively or 45 days on weekends, a court clerk said Friday.
Grizzle will also be placed on p >>
April 10, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
SANTA ANA - Prosecutors on Friday filed three murder counts and drunken driving charges against a 22-year-old motorist who allegedly ran a red light and killed rookie Los Angeles Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart and two others.
Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas said Andrew Thomas Gallo, 22, of Riverside, was also charged with driving under the influence causing injury, and driving with a blood-alcohol level over .08 percent causing i >>
April 10, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Redevelopment will pay
CHINO - The city has decided to restore two sets of large neon letters that read "CHINO" at a former movie theater facing the main drag.
The prominent sign is on the corner parapet of a building near the busy corner of Riverside Drive and Central Avenue, close to City Hall.
The neon in the large letters is missing, but in the movie theater's heyday, the red neon letters shone as a beacon representing home for Chino residents.
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April 10, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
and other local news...
A roof worker died after falling through a skylight at a Chino warehouse Monday, coroner's officials said.
James Bean, 46, of Chino Hills, was pronounced dead at the scene in the 14000 block of Yorba Court at 2:17 p.m., San Bernardino County coroner's officials said.
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April 10, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
This story is from Orlando but we thought it important for teens everywhere to be aware of...
(CNN) -- When Vanessa Hudgens' naked photos hit the Internet, the "High School Musical" star quickly apologized. But sending nude or seminude pictures, a phenomenon known as sexting, is a fast-growing trend among teens.
The National Campaign to Prevent Teen & Unplanned Pregnancy, a private nonprofit group whose mission is to protect children, and CosmoGirl.com, surveyed nearly 1,300 teens about sex and technology. The result: 1 i >>
April 5, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
DISCLAIMER - Any Charges Reported in these Press Releases are Merely Accusations and the Defendants are Presumed Innocent Unless and Until Proven Guilty. Read Full Disclaimer
Over the past two years, Jose Mancia has allegedly been sexually abusing the victim at the Chino Hills home. Investigators believe that Gladys Galdamez was aware of the abuse, but did not immediately report the alleged abuse.
In February of 2009, another alleged incide >>
April 5, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Kathy Barnes of Fontana believes in the biblical suggestion that older women should teach and mentor young girls.
The woman moved by faith and motivated by the "warm feeling helping others" will be among nine activists honored for community service at the 15th annual Harambee Prayer Breakfast on April 11.
Barnes, a retired Pomona Unified School District vocational assessment specialist, will be honored for educational, youth advoc >>
April 1, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Six people, including three children, were involved in a major traffic collision Monday at Edison and Oaks avenues in Chino.
After investigating the incident, Chino police believe David Deseran, 23, of Chino, was driving westbound on Edison in a white 2004 Toyota Tacoma, Chino spokeswoman Michelle Van Der Linden said. As he approached Oaks, he tried to merge into the left turn lane and was rear ended by a black 2003 Lincoln Navigator, driven >>
March 31, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
sets vision of continued leadership and honors 19 during Awards Ceremony
Police Chief Stan Stewart addressed the nearly 250 Department members, volunteers and family members at the State of the Department and Awards Ceremony. During the 35 minute speech, the Chief talked of the importance of leadership development and succession planning, the challenge to continue to connect with the community and increased proactive enforcement to significant crimes problems to continue to provide a safe environment for community an >>
March 31, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Graffiti tracker system uncovered the source
A juvenile was arrested last Friday after being connected to several instances of graffiti throughout the City, the damages are estimated at $8,500.
The youth was originally seen tagging a sign near Chino and Monte Vista Avenues on Friday, March 13th. A concerned citizen observed the juvenile causing the damage and called the Chino Police Department. Officers quickly located a suspect matching the description and after a brief foot chase, >>
March 31, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
A Chino Hills man has been convicted by a jury of sexually abusing two underage female relatives over a period of several years.
David Sosa, 45, a former site security manager for an aerospace defense contractor, was convicted Feb. 26 in West Valley Superior Court on two felony counts of continuous sexual abuse of a child. He faces up to 32 years in prison.
According to prosecutors, Sosa, who worked for 25 years for Raytheon in El Segundo, >>
March 31, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Attorney General no further action... taken... in 433 days
California has asked the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to get moving, saying a decision on a rehearing petition in the 26-year-old Kevin Cooper Chino Hills mass-murder case is overdue, lingering nearly 500 days after the request was first filed.
The delay is contrary to the court's own guidelines and does not satisfy the court's obligation to the victims and their survivors, the brief filed March 25 says.
Cooper was convicted and senten >>
March 27, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
CHINO - City officials released the full names Thursday of the six Chino police officers involved in a shootout last month that left a bystander dead and an officer wounded.
The officers are Cpl. Claudia Lisner, Sgt. Kevin Mensen, Officer Nick Mutrux, Officer Charles Paul, Officer Rodney Tamparong and Cpl. Dave Villaran.
One officer shot and killed a bystander, 23-year-old Daniel Balandran, during the Feb. 1 shootout at a Central Avenue piz >>
March 27, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
The Daily Bulletin's Chino Valley Now Blog is reporting; Every 15 Minutes at Don Lugo High: Chino police and local public safety officials will participate in the two-day "Every 15 Minutes" program which is taking place at Don Lugo High School on Tuesday and Wednesday. Prado to host Civil War re-enactment. Blood Donations, Fund raiser to benefit Living is For Everyone (tonight)...
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March 27, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
But officer couldn't identify it
In the moments before she shot an innocent bystander last month during a shootout at a Chino pizzeria, a Chino police officer said the man approached her holding something she couldn't identify.
A recently released sheriff's report on the shooting said Daniel Balandran, 23, matched the physical description of two men who had robbed a Papa John's restaurant on Central Avenue. The suspects were shooting at police officers near the front of the r >>
March 27, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
First ever award by Special District Leadership Foundation
The Chino Valley Independent Fire District recently became the first fire district ever to receive the District of Distinction accreditation by the Special District Leadership Foundation. The accreditation, which is one of the most prestigious local government awards in California, recognizes the district's commitment to good governance as well as ethical and sound operating practices.
The Chino Valley Independent Fire District successfully m >>
March 25, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Chino Valley Independent Fire District Fire Captain Scott Atkinson will be recognized by The San Bernardino County Children's Network on March 25, 2009 during an Awards Breakfast for the 11th annual Shine a Light on Child Abuse Award. The event will be located at the Orange Show in San Bernardino, 690 South Arrowhead Avenue, in the Valencia Room from 7:30 to 9 a.m. This prestigious award is intended to honors those that "go the extra mile fo >>
March 17, 2009By Joe A
The Chino Valley Now Blog Reported Several Events
March 18th - Chino Valley district Choral Festival set Tuesday - The Chino Valley Unified School District on March 18 will present its annual Choral Festival featuring the vocal talents of students from 30 schools.
March 20th - Spaghetti fundraiser to benefit Chino Hills police/sheriff's Explorer Post
For Details... | Source: Daily Bulletin | Posted: 3/17 >>
February 26, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Library opening this Saturday
(CHINO HILLS, CA) - Residents and officials will dedicate the new library at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2009. Afterward, both the 28,000-square-foot library and the 59,000-square-foot Chino Hills Government Center City Hall are open to the public.
The James S. Thalman library and city hall are part of a four-building- $54-million Government Center. Designed by the civic design experts at LPA Inc, this 50-acre redevelopment project cre >>
February 26, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Male officer slammed to the ground
CHINO, Calif.- A state prison guard suffered a bruise to the head and a dislocated shoulder after trying to break up a fight between inmates at a Southern California prison.
The male officer was slammed to the ground by one of the inmates as he was trying to break up the fight at the California Institution for Men about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday.
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February 26, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
RANCHO CUCAMONGA - One of four men accused of robbing a bank in Chino Hills in 2007 will be sentenced to 13 years in state prison after accepting a plea offer from prosecutors.
Terry Lee McAdams, 22 - the alleged getaway driver in the July 3, 2007 robbery of Citibank at 14808 Pipeline Ave. - agreed to plead guilty to two counts of robbery last week in West Valley Superior Court.
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February 26, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Nell Soto, a longtime Latina activist who represented Pomona in the California state Assembly for 10 years, died Thursday. She was 82.
Soto was recovering from a stroke, said her granddaughter, Pomona City Councilwoman Danielle Soto.
The sixth-generation Pomona resident helped pass legislation to clean up groundwater in the Chino and Rialto basins, create safer school routes for children and start parent-involvement initiatives.
Her late >>
February 19, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Says "Anyone would have done the same".
Curt Hagman Rescues Two From Burning Car
With the state budget stuck in gridlock, there hasn't been much action for rank-and-file lawmakers in the last few days.
But Assemblyman Curt Hagman (R-Chino Hills), a first-term legislator who took office in December, found some last night just the same.
He had just returned to his condo in midtown Sacramento at 9 p.m. and was checking the mail, when he heard a loud noise that sounded like an exp >>
February 19, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
San Bernardino County Deputy Dist. Atty. Nimisha Gohil, who worked on the felony trial staff in Chino, was killed in a car crash while driving to work Tuesday morning, officials said.
The 38-year-old Anaheim Hills resident had worked for the district attorney's office since 1998.
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February 19, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Three police officers, who had been among six placed in administrative leave earlier this month after responding to an armed robbery resulting in the death of a bystander on Jan. 31, are now back to work, officials said this week.
Three others, including an officer recovering from a wound he sustained during the incident, remain on leave.
"These three employees have requested additional leave time, which is available to them at their d >>
February 16, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Mike Flaeger will take over for Doug La Belle
CHINO HILLS - As the city faces challenges with the economy, further development, and a controversial power project, Michael Fleager takes on the mantle of City Manager to help plan and administer Council's goals.
With the departure of long-time city manager Doug La Belle at the end of the month, Fleager, the city's former community services director for the past 10 years, officially picks up the task on March 1. For the past month, Fleager ha >>
February 15, 2009By Robert Wagner
The Ayala High School Band and Color Guard will be selling garden decor and supplies at its next free electronic waste recycling event to be held February 21 from 9:00am to 3:00pm at Ayala High School. This event will help raise much needed funds for transportation costs.
In keeping with the Green Theme, the Ayala Band will be selling items such as resin flower pots, garden gloves, hand tools, watering wands, outdoor decor, bird feeders, bbq >>
February 15, 2009By Robert Wagner
On Saturday, February 21, 2009, the Ayala Band and Color Guard will again be be helping with the State of California and Neuwaste Business Recycling by hosting a collection site location in the parking lot of the high school, for an electronic recycling campaign and collection. During their last 2 collection events hosted by Ayala, the band help to collect over 30 tons of electronic waste and earned over $2,000 toward new equipment and bus trans >>
February 13, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Woman and children injured trying to help another
CHINO - Four people, including an 8-year-old boy, were injured after a pickup truck hit a family who stopped on the 71 Freeway to help an accident victim.
The incident began just after 3 p.m., Sunday on the southbound 71 close to the San Bernardino/Riverside County border.
A driver had gone off the side off the freeway and down an embankment, said Chino Valley Fire Capt. Kim Johnson.
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February 11, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Chino Valley firefighter Rob Wyatt douses the fire at Vander Eyk farms.
A fire that broke out on a Chino dairy farm this morning has been contained but is expected to burn until Thursday, authorities said.
The flames started about 3:30 a.m., eating through more than 900 tons of hay and destroying three farm vehicles parked inside a barn at Vander Eyk farms, located near Hellman Avenue and Chino Corona Road, said Massiel Ladron De Guevara, a >>
February 10, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Five men posing as law enforcement officers tied an elderly Chino Hills man up this morning before ransacking his house, authorities said.
They knocked on the door of a home in the 13000 block of Ravenna Court about 10 a.m. At least one of the suspects had a gold star on his clothing and was armed, said San Bernardino County sheriff's spokeswoman Arden Wiltshire.
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February 7, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
CHINO - Inmate Sheila St. Cloud knew that just nagging her daughter to stay in school would not work. A high school dropout herself, she had to set an example, even from behind the bars.
On Wednesday, bright-eyed Reina, 9, watched her mom walk off the stage with a diploma in tow.
"I did it to show her that education is important," she said.
St. Cloud and 85 other inmates at the California Institution for Women received their GE >>
February 7, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
All participated in deadly shootout that thwarted armed robbery in Chino
Six Chino police officers involved in Sunday night's deadly shootout at a Papa John's Pizza restaurant in Chino have been placed on paid administrative leave.
Read the story... | Source: Chino Champion | Posted: 2/5/09
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February 2, 2009By Joe A
Armed robbery on Super Bowl Sunday
A Chino Police Officer and two suspects were shot during an armed robbery of the Papa Johns Pizza on Central Avenue at approximately 10:13 pm last night. Several shots were exchanged between Officers and the suspects. A third unidentified male was shot during the exchange and was killed at the scene.
The Officer and two suspects were transported to local medical facilities for treatment; the officer is in stable condition, the medical condit >>
January 30, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
San Bernardino County dheriff's deputies are looking into two alleged sexual assaults that officers said happened within four days of each other at opposite ends of Chino Valley.
A woman on Tuesday morning walked from a parking lot in the 12000 block of Pipeline Avenue in Chino when a man tried to rape her, said sheriff's Sgt. Rick Swigart with the Chino Hills station.
The woman left her vehicle and walked about nine steps toward her apartm >>
January 30, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Summer school registration opens | Chino Valley district science fair | Chino police captain promoted | Chino Valley fire district responds to fires | Police report two Chino burglaries
Read the story... | Source: Daily Bulletin | Posted: 1/30/09
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January 21, 2009By Joe A
Two PCHS seniors to attend inauguration
Two Pomona Catholic High School seniors will be among the millions who gather in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday for the presidential inauguration, and they intend to preserve as much of the moment as they can.
Rachelle Delgado of Ontario and Gaita Hernandez of Chino Hills will be taking plenty of photos on their trip.
Gaita may use the pictures to go with a piece she intends to write and send to the Philippines, where she hopes it will be pub >>
January 14, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Chino police arrested a man they believe is responsible for 24 incidents of vandalism in a five-day period throughout the city.
Luis Bermudes, 18, was arrested Jan. 2 at his Ontario home and booked at the West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga on suspicion of felony vandalism, according to a Chino news release.
Police believe he caused more than $4,200 in damage from Dec. 22 through 26.
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January 14, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
A Chino Hills tax preparer was sentenced today in Los Angeles to 11 years in federal prison for defrauding a still-growing list of clients and cheating the Internal Revenue Service.
Abdul Wahid, 48, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge George H. Wu last March to three counts of mail fraud, one count of theft of government property, one count of aggravated identity theft and five counts of attempted tax evasion.
In a packed downtown cou >>
January 8, 2009By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Jones Day Announces Resolution with Navy
Yanks Air Museum and the United States Government have resolved their differences related to two F-14 Tomcat fighter aircraft that Yanks claimed it had previously purchased. The US Government seized the aircraft in 2007, contending that the aircraft were not properly sold to Yanks, and otherwise raised national security concerns. The US Government has increased its scrutiny of such aircraft in recent years.
"Yanks is very pleased with the >>
January 8, 2009By Joe A
Fire Department says to watch out for phony fire inspectors
The Chino Valley Independent Fire District wants to alert local business of individuals and organizations suggesting they represent the fire department in order to perform expensive fire inspections.
Fire officials have received information that several individuals and organizations are claiming "quarterly fire inspections" are necessary for businesses in Chino and Chino Hills, then charging high prices for the inspections. This h >>
December 31, 2008By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Some experts blame economy
The Inland region's population boom is over, in large part due to skyrocketing foreclosures and unemployment.
Population figures recently released by the California Department of Finance estimate Riverside and San Bernardino counties' population grew by about 66,000 people, or less than 2 percent, the slowest increase in more than a decade.
While natural growth -- birth rate minus death rate -- has remained constant, fewer people have moved >>
December 31, 2008By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
It's too easy to find someone today
SACRAMENTO - A California program that lets victims of domestic violence and sexual assault hide their whereabouts turns 10 next year after aiding more than 4,000 people.
Safe at Home lets participants have their bills, magazine subscriptions, voter pamphlets and other mail sent to a state address in Sacramento and then secretly forwarded to their homes.
About 2,100 people statewide were enrolled in Safe at Home at the beginning of the year >>
December 31, 2008By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
INLAND EMPIRE--Mishaps on Riverside County's streets and highways claimed seven lives during the four-day Christmas holiday.
In one of the most tragic, a Murrieta bicyclist was killed as she searched for a lost dog. Murrieta police said that an RV accidentally backed over Elena Ballon, 54. The driver was not cited. Another bicyclist was killed Sunday night in Hemet.
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December 24, 2008By Joe A
Mail Scam Seeks Victims
Detectives of the Chino Police Department are reporting an increase in resident calls and complaints regarding mail fraud / scams. Several residents have called to report the receipt of an unsolicited letter accompanied by a check for varying amounts, sometimes in the thousands of dollars.
Although there are several variations to the letter, the scam requires the recipient to deposit the check and then immediately wire a portion of the chec >>
December 18, 2008By Joe A
LOS ANGELES - Four lawyers and a judge expressed frustration Wednesday morning about federal prosecutors declining to provide any information about whether they will file charges against a former San Bernardino County sheriff's deputy videotaped shooting an unarmed military policeman in Chino.
"We have placed several calls with the U.S. attorney's office and nobody has returned our calls," said attorney Eugene Ramirez, defending form >>
December 18, 2008By Joe A
DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint Friday Night
Friday night, Officers of the Chino Police Department will conduct a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint near the 12000 block of Central Avenue starting at approximately 9:00 pm.
The Chino Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies from across the state to participate in the California's Holiday DUI Crackdown Campaign in an effort to reduce the number of persons killed or injured in alcohol related collisions. Last year marked the fir >>
December 15, 2008By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Pleaded guilty
A woman who was held on suspicion of setting fire to a church last year pleaded guilty to arson charges this week and was released from jail.
Robin Elaine Whaley, a transient, had been charged with setting fire to the Chino United Methodist Church on April 25, 2007, causing more than $1 million in damage.
Whaley, 49, was also charged with attempted arson for trying to set fire to Chino Spanish Seventh-day Adventist Church on April 22, 2007. >>
December 15, 2008By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Chief, Paul Benson, very concerned
A top fire official -- echoing the uneasiness of area hospital executives -- says that a new hospital at the California Institution for Men prison could overburden the Chino Valley's resources.
The worry comes as the Chino Valley Independent Fire District provides near daily response to emergency calls from the existing Chino-area prisons.
"We're obviously very concerned," said Chino Valley district Chief Paul Benson. "The im >>
December 12, 2008By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Issued By The National Weather Service
San Diego, CA
4:52 pm pst, thu., dec. 11, 2008
A large upper level low pressure system is expected to develop over the west this weekend and linger through the middle of next week. A series of weather systems will move through bringing periods of rain and mountain snow with strong gusty winds at times. The winds will be strongest and potentially damaging in the mountains and high deserts.
The first chance of precipitation could be as early >>
December 12, 2008By The Editor
Banners of thanks given
The City of Chino Hills and a coalition of community representatives thanked the firefighters this week by presenting 10 "Thank You Banners" to the City, The Sheriff's Department, and the Chino Valley Fire District at the City Council and Fire Board meetings. The City of Chino Hills allowed residents to gather children's hand prints and thank you notes at the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 6th. ChinoHills.com and Tom Cunn >>
December 10, 2008By Joe A
40,000+ inmates could be released
Residents and local leaders have expressed concern about the possibility that nearly a third of California's inmates could be released in order to deal with prison overcrowding.
In a lawsuit brought on behalf of sick and mentally ill inmates, three federal judges in San Francisco are considering whether to release thousands of inmates early because the overcrowding has led to unconstitutional conditions.
Attorneys for inmates want the state >>
December 5, 2008By Robert Wagner
1000 tubas to play for Christmas
If you ever have heard a tuba being played, or stood next to one, feeling the vibration that it puts out, well put 1000 of them together and you have a massive "Tuba Christmas". The Harvey Philips Foundation, a nonprofit group of tuba (sousaphone) and euphonium players was first conceived as a tribute to the late artist/teacher William J. Bell who was born on Christmas Day back in 1902. The first performance of TubaChristmas was held at >>
December 1, 2008By The Editor
All cash stolen is recovered
Officers of the Chino Police Department arrested two male suspects who physically assaulted and robbed a customer in the Bank of America parking lot this morning at approximately 10:30. The victim was at the bank to make a sizable business deposit when he was assaulted and the suspects ran off with several thousand dollars. The customer was later treated for minor injuries at the Chino Valley Medical Center and was released.
A witness ente >>
November 26, 2008By Robert Wagner
On Saturday, November 29, 2008, the Ayala Band and Color Guard will be helping with the State of California and Neuwaste Business Recycling by hosting a collection site location in the parking lot of the high school, for an electronic recycling campaign and collection. During this event, community residents and businesses are urged to recycle their old electronics and bring them in for proper disposal. Items being accepted include: Monitors, Tel >>
November 26, 2008By Joe A
City to improve local street
CHINO - About $2 million in Measure I funds in the next two years will go toward city road projects and road maintenance to improve traffic flow and motorist convenience.
Work will include resurfacing damaged pavement and modifying traffic-striping to accommodate increased use under a plan approved by the City Council.
The work, which will be done between 2009 and 2010, will include widening East End Avenue from Philadelphia Avenue to the 6 >>
November 26, 2008By Joe A
We felt a sharp one-second earthquake today in Chino Hills. A check with the Southern California Earthquake Data Center confirmed that there was a 3.1 magnitude jolt centered in Yorba Linda.
The preliminary report (unconfirmed) stated:
A minor earthquake occurred at 11:00:49 AM (PST) on Wednesday, November 26, 2008.
The magnitude 3.1 event occurred 11 km (7 miles) ESE of Yorba Linda, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 8 km ( 5 miles).
If >>
November 26, 2008By Joe A
City warns residents and offers information
The City of Chino Hills has asked residents to be extra cautious and careful in and around their homes, in the parks, and while walking the trails. The fire that burned in and around Carbon Canyon, Los Serranos Ranch, Ridgegate, Glenmeade, Vellano, Butterfield Ranch Road, and Chino Hills State Park areas likely displaced many wild animals. If you encounter an agressive wild animal, please contact the Inland Valley Humane Society on their 24-hou >>
November 26, 2008By Joe A
Update - Tuesday, November 25th 1:30 pm
Carbon Canyon Road remains closed to through traffic and will not be reopening until possibly sometime on Wednesday, November 26th. On the Chino Hills side, Carbon Canyon Road is closed at the Orange County line. All locations within Chino Hills are accessible but you cannot get to Orange County on the Carbon Canyon Road. On the Brea side, only residents with identification are being admitted.
When the road is cleared for safe passage by >>
November 26, 2008By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Inland Empire airports are expecting a boom in air traffic.
Expansion plans are taking flight at airports across the Inland Empire, providing an optimistic outlook for the area's future growth and economy.
The imminent closure of Rialto Municipal Airport, coupled with projected continued growth in the Inland Empire, are the primary factors driving the expansion efforts.
Increased flights, more planes and bolstered aviation services should pay off handsomely for the region's economy in the next 20 ye >>
November 26, 2008By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Sandbags available at fire stations
After flames ravaged the hillsides outside Corona, Chino Hills and through Orange County, emergency crews are advising residents to prepare for heavy rain that could bring sweeping debris down the hillsides.
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch from this evening through Wednesday evening throughout most of Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Similar flood warnings are in effect for Los Angeles and San Diego co >>
November 25, 2008By Joe A
Stop for those school buses
In an effort to address safety concerns for children exiting school buses and crossing the street, the Chino Police Department will conduct an enforcement operation to ensure the general motoring public stops and waits for school buses displaying flashing red lights, an indicator that children are exiting the bus.
As part of the enforcement operation, officers will be placed on selected school buses to better observe violations. When a viol >>
November 21, 2008By Joe A
San Bernardino Dept. of Public Health Advisory
Chino Hills - People who live or work near the areas affected by the fires are urged to stay alert to changing smoke levels. Maxwell Ohikhuare, M.D., Health Officer with the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health today advised sensitive groups including young children, the elderly, and those with lung or heart ailments, to avoid prolonged or heavy activity. The general public should also limit activities that require prolonged exposure >>
November 18, 2008By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
At least 160 homes burned
SACRAMENTO - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has declared a state of emergency in San Bernardino County, part of a four-county area scorched by the Freeway Complex fire.
The fire has burned more than 28,000 acres in Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties and has destroyed more than
Read the story... | Source: Mercur >>
November 18, 2008By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Only small animals were accepted at McCoy
CHINO HILLS - With flames licking the hillside by her home Saturday night, Carbon Canyon resident Nikki Kolar packed her seven goats, three cats and two potbellied pigs into a trailer for her daughter to haul away.
Then Kolar walked her horse four miles to the McCoy Equestrian Center. After their trek through the Pine Valley Estates, she was turned away - the equestrian center was accepting cats and dogs only.
"We have no overnight sta >>
November 18, 2008By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Saved, Or 'All Gone'?
CHINO HILLS - In Sleepy Hollow, the King family's home was still there when they returned.
A wildfire surrounded their property this weekend, destroying two vintage cars, burning up plants and trees, even a mat by a sliding glass door.
The Kings live at the top of a hill at the southern end of Carbon Canyon. Three days ago, there were hundreds of acres of nearby land covered with dry brush.
Today, the secluded, historic neighborhood of S >>
November 18, 2008By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Triangle Complex Fire displaces 22,000 residents in 4 counties
A fast- moving blaze that whipped across four counties and charred more than 20,000 acres made its way into Diamond Bar early Sunday, threatening thousands of homes and displacing nearly 22,000 people.
Fed by Santa Ana winds, low humidity and temperatures in the mid-90s, The Triangle Complex Fire - also known as the Freeway Complex Fire - had burned 23,722 acres Sunday and threatened more than 3,500 structures in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, R >>
November 18, 2008By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
CHINO HILLS - Donald Ford doesn't care if he received special treatment or sympathy.
The only thing that matters is that he got his fully restored 1955 Ford Thunderbird out of harm's way.
The 69-year-old Chino Hills resident evacuated his Carbon Canyon home for the first time early Saturday evening after he saw the flames of the Triangle Complex Fire start to creep down the hill near his home.
He and his wife, Karen, and their cat packed >>
November 18, 2008By Joe A
We invite you to send yours
So far, although fires have devastated Southern California, Chino Hills has remained very lucky. We must give credit to the firefighters who have come from all over California. On Saturday night, they worked through the entire night building fire breaks and controlled burns to rid the hillsides of fuel that came closer to the homes. Apparently, the full moon was a great aid to them.
On Sunday morning, there were at least 50 vehicles on Butt >>
November 16, 2008By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
In Chino Hills, fires have been limited to the brush so far, but extensive damage in Orange County
This fire has been blowing all different ways. Yesterday (Saturday) we saw fire plumes rising and falling behind the Chino Hills State Park. We understand that the worst in terms of home damage has occured in the Yorba Linda and Anaheim Hills areas.
We have not yet heard of any damages to homes or facilities in Chino Hills, although there have been evacuations in the Carbon Canyon area.
Here are some news clips and videos from all over >>
November 14, 2008By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Over 100 warrants issued in Chino Hills
An area-wide warrant sweep involving seven law enforcement agencies resulted in 30 arrests in Chino Hills and the surrounding areas.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department led the search that focused on people with outstanding warrants.
"If anyone had a warrant in the city, we're going to try and contact them," Chino Hills sheriff's Sgt. Rick Swigart said.
About 70 deputies and officers from the Sheriff's Department, Ca >>
November 13, 2008By The Editor
Chino traffic safety checkpoint concluded tuesday
The Chino Police Department's Traffic Unit conducted a traffic safety checkpoint Tuesday, November 11th on Mountain Avenue north of Chino Avenue. Over 1,130 vehicles passed through the checkpoint where drivers were asked to present a valid drivers license.
During the four hours of the checkpoint operation, 96 vehicles were sent to a staging area for further investigation. Of those, 78 citations were issued for various violations, including d >>
November 3, 2008By The Editor
Candidate's maternal grandmother, Madelyn Dunham, dies in Hawaii after long battle with cancer. Obama in 1979 during his high school graduation in Hawaii with his grandmother Madelyn Lee Payne Dunham. Barack Obama's grandmother, whose personality and bearing shaped much of the life of the Democratic presidential contender, has died, Obama announced Monday, one day before the election. Madelyn Payne Dunham was 86.
Obama announced the news from >>
November 3, 2008By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
City hall finally beginning its move
It took 17 years, but Cino Hills is finally getting a permanent City Hall.
The $23.7 million Chino Hills Government Center and City Hall at 14000 City Center Drive will officially open for business Tuesday.
For the first time, Chino Hills will operate out of a building that was "designed with our work in mind," city spokeswoman Denise Cattern said.
"The public counters in building and safety and planning will accommodate >>
November 3, 2008By -Articles From Everywhere About Chino Hills and Chino
Stolen medal was on display at Planes of Fame Museum
Wilbur Richardson wasn't happy.
But he says his friends at the Planes of Fame Museum in Chino were probably more disturbed than he was when his hard-earned Purple Heart was stolen from a display case in August.
The missing medal is still at large, but Richardson, a museum volunteer, has a new one. The museum held a ceremony Saturday at which Richardson was presented a new Purple Heart by Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Riverside.
"I think every >>
October 29, 2008By The Editor
A pregnant woman was injured yesterday morning at approximately 11:30, when the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder she was driving collided with a 1998 Hino flatbed truck on Edison Avenue near Oaks Avenue.
Officers of the Chino Police Department determined that Kimberly Brady was traveling westbound on Edison Avenue when for an unknown reason her Pathfinder struck the rear of the Hino flatbed which was stopped in the westbound left turn lane on Edison. >>
October 23, 2008By The Editor
Federal Receiver Moving Forward with Plans for CIM Site
Federal Receiver Moving Forward with Plans for CIM Site
In a joint press release issued yesterday, the cities of Chino and Chino Hills announced the Federal Receiver's plans to move forward with the environmental review process, the first step that could ultimately lead to the placement of a medical/mental health facility on the California Institution for Men (CIM) property. The news was a crushing disappointment to elected officials in the ci >>
October 23, 2008By The Editor
Steve Nix has been appointed as the City Engineer for the City of Chino Hills. He assumes the post on Monday, September 29th. He is a licensed Civil Engineer and Land Surveyor with 27 years experience having worked for both public agencies and private engineering firms. His project experience ranges from residential subdivisions, commercial and industrial projects, to public works projects. He worked for the cities of Upland and Riverside, as wel >>
October 9, 2008By The Editor
$24 Million Purchase Price
ONTARIO - The City Council has authorized a $24million agreement with Sunkist Growers Inc. to acquire 11.5 acres of land.
The deal approved Tuesday would secure potentially valuable property for the city as well as significant future water rights.
The move is part of the city's vision for the future, Councilman Jim Bowman said. "Water is a very scarce commodity," Bowman said. Purchasing the property and the water rights ensures >>
October 8, 2008By The Editor
Ex husband hid in her trunk.
In two days on the witness stand this week, Oscar Gonzalez's wife described in excruciating detail a nighttime attack by her estranged husband that nearly resulted in her death.
At about 2 a.m. Feb. 17, 2006, Maria del Rosario Gonzalez was driving home from her job at a Chino factory when in her rear-view mirror she saw a figure in the back seat of her car, she testified Monday in West Valley Superior Court.
It was Oscar Gonzalez, now 46, h >>
October 6, 2008By The Editor
Even strangers at the L.A./Ontario International Airport terminal were brought to tears when Army Spc. Christopher Koning was reunited with his family. It was the Chino resident's first trip home since being wounded by an improvised explosive device June 20 in Iraq.
Words, hugs and kisses were exchanged Friday between Koning and his grandmother, parents, sister, girlfriend, cousin and uncle; some of them had not seen him since the incident. >>
September 22, 2008By The Editor
Doug La Belle will retire after 13 years in Chino Hills.
City Manager Doug La Belle said that he "saved the best for last" in reference to his 44-year municipal government career, as he announced his pending retirement at the Tuesday City Council meeting. He thanked the City Council for their support during his nearly 13-year tenure at the City of Chino Hills and praised the executive management team. His retirement will be effective on February 27, 2009.
"I'm very proud of all that >>
September 13, 2008By The Editor
Putnan had a ranch in Chino & died at a local hospital
LOS ANGELES - George Putnam, the flamboyant broadcasting pioneer whose bombastic style and arch-conservative political views made him one of the highest paid TV news anchors in the nation and also one of its most widely lampooned, died Friday of heart failure. He was 94.
Putnam, one of the inspirations for "The Mary Tyler Moore Show's" Ted Baxter character, died at a hospital near his ranch in Chino, said Chuck Wilder, longtime produ >>
September 10, 2008By The Editor
But the population is still a worry to the area
CHINO - The California Institute for Men has seen a significant decrease in the number of prisoners, but local officials are still concerned about the safety of residents because of the deteriorating facility.
The population at CIM this time last year was 6,700, but as of Friday the number was 5,912.
Prison spokesman Mark Hargrove said the reductions followed prison unit closures for renovations and the permanent closure of about 345 minimu >>
September 10, 2008By The Editor
28,000 square foot facility set to open in January
CHINO HILLS -- Residents and officials are excited about the move of the James S. Thalman Library, one of the county's top-circulating libraries, into a larger building that will accommodate more books and possibly more programs.
The city's new 28,000-square-foot library, three times the size of the current building, is set to open Jan. 26 at the new Chino Hills Civic Center near the northeast corner of Peyton and Boy's Republic drives, a sho >>
September 8, 2008By The Editor
Acting on a tip from a Norco man, searchers Sunday found the body of a hiker last seen Monday in a rugged canyon in San Bernardino County, according to a sheriff's spokeswoman.
Tony Jacquet, 35, who had moved to Forest Falls recently from Chino, was found dead at 10:50 a.m. in steep, rocky, and unstable terrain on the north side of Mill Creek Canyon, said San Bernardino County sheriff's spokeswoman Jodi Miller.
A Norco man who had seen Jacq >>
September 8, 2008By The Editor
Stock up on emergency supplies.
SEPTEMBER 27th Still feeling a little shaky?
The City of Chino Hills' third annual Disaster Preparedness Expo will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 27th at the Lowe's Parking Lot, 13251 Peyton Drive.
All ages are welcome to attend this FREE event.
Representatives from various agencies and businesses will be on hand to educate and inform Chino Hills residents on disaster preparedness. Emergency supplies wil >>
August 8, 2008By The Editor
Residents consider it a safety issue.
Resident Tim Walker said he's had problems making the turn onto Central Avenue because of parked commercial trucks blocking his view of oncoming traffic.
"It is a safety issue when you're trying to look around 18-wheelers and trying to get out safely," said Walker.
At Tuesday's meeting, the City Council amended the municipal code to prohibit large trucks, trailers, buses and recreational vehicles from parking on seven road segment >>
August 7, 2008By The Editor
Part of the new civic center rising from the dust in downtown is the city's new police station...
which will be the first of the center's four buildings to open.
When the new 28,000-square-foot station opens to the public Aug. 18, it will offer more efficient lobby service for residents, more operation space for deputies and detectives, and secured interview rooms for suspects, said San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Sgt. William Hunt.
Sheriff's deputies, who act as the city's police force, will move operations from temporary bu >>
August 7, 2008By The Editor
New strict water conservation rules go into effect this week.
The city's adoption of the tight water conservation measures in light of the state drought goes into effect this week.
New restrictions include a ban on the use of hoses to wash driveways and porches, a prohibition on residential water leaks, a ban on daytime landscape watering and a restriction on serving of water in restaurants unless customers request it.
First-time violators will be warned, according to the conservation ordinance, but m >>
August 7, 2008By The Editor
Subsurface fissures put area in line for peril.
Last week's earthquake, which rattled nerves as well as the region, likely originated near the intersection of two major faults and one smaller one, experts said.
The little-known crease, called the Peralta Hills Fault, begins just south of the Whittier and Chino faults, said James Dolan, a USC earth-science professor.
In an area known for the half-dozen major faults that cut through the Earth's crust at varying degrees and angles, the Pera >>
August 7, 2008By The Editor
Despite numerous dewatering challenges, T.B. Penick excels with ambitious schedule.
Chino Hills' first permanent Government Center is under construction at City Center Drive in Chino Hills. The $91 million project includes a new city hall, library, police station and fire administration headquarters as well as a parking structure with subterranean and four stories of above ground parking. T.B. Penick, one of Southern California's largest and most trusted contractors, was selected to do the structural concrete work for the Chino >>
July 29, 2008By The Editor
We know you felt that! Send us your pictures and stories.
We live in Butterfield Ranch (south Chino Hills) and I think the epicenter was right under us. For a while our phone didn't work.
We had books fall from the bookcase, medicine fall out of the cabinets and into the sink, and several lamps and china fall over but besides that it was fine.
The quake was very scary. It seemed to be "the big one". Fortunately, that was not the case and the house looks all ok. Our phones didn't work f >>
July 28, 2008By The Editor
Investigators looking into allegations of misconduct...
Evan Samuel, placed on administrative leave from the Police Department on July 1 after investigators began looking into allegations of misconduct by him as a Los Angeles police officer, is no longer with the Chino department.
Assistant City Manager Patrick Griffin said Samuel, who joined the Chino department three months ago, has not been a city employee since July 14. Griffin would not say whether Samuel was fired or if he quit, adding that t >>
July 28, 2008By The Editor
Carlos Salazar, (16), has been missing from his home since July 8th.
We received the following email from his mother and family who are trying to locate him. Please report any information you may have to the San Bernardino county Sheriff's Office (909) 465-6638 or the Polly Klaas Foundation (800) 587-4357. Please consider printing and posting the Missing Flyer in your place of business and showing it to your teens in case they may have seen him. We are printing Ms. Herrera's em >>
July 28, 2008By The Editor
Officials aim to elevate the airport's stature to that of a "theme-branded destination
Chino Airport seeks to make nice with neighboring communities
San Bernardino County leaders hope plans to expand Chino Airport will fly with Eastvale residents at Tuesday's Town Hall meeting.
The goal is to discuss how best to improve the publicly owned airport, which serves private, business and corporate customers.
The airport, at 7000 Merrill Ave., is several miles northwest of Eastvale, an unincorporated community in northwest Rivers >>
July 24, 2008By The Editor
Christopher Laurie has fatal crash on 91 freeway
Christopher Laurie, son of Pastor Greg Laurie and Cathe Laurie of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, California, died this morning in a car accident in Riverside. A resident of Huntington Beach, Laurie, 33, served as the art director at Harvest Christian Fellowship for the past three years.
In addition to his parents, Christopher is survived by his wife, Brittany, and daughter, Stella, as well as his brother Jonathan. Christopher and h >>
June 13, 2008By The Editor
Tom Brokaw announced on MSNBC that Tim Russert has died of a heat attack at the age of 58.
Tim Russert, the Democratic operative turned NBC commentator who revolutionized Sunday morning television and infused journalism with his passion for politics, died this afternoon. Russert suffered a heart attack while working in his office on Washington's Nebraska Avenue. Details were not immediately available.
Read the story: >>
June 13, 2008By The Editor
Former county supervisor Townsend dies at 84
Robert O. Townsend, the former San Bernardino County supervisor instrumental in the development of Chino Hills, Prado Regional Park and the Omnitrans public bus system, among many other accomplishments, has died.
Townsend passed away Tuesday at his Chino home at age 84 after a long battle with cancer, said his daughter, Robin MacBean.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at >>
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