Search autocomplete is currently not responding The City of Chino Hills 2025 Spring “In the Hills” brochure is now available and includes information on City news Registration for spring classes begins on Tuesday Take a look at some of the Major Construction Projects in Chino Hills that could result in some impacts within our ever-growing community  Stay up-to-date with the latest information Read More... Use Citizen Request Tracker to notify us about a general concern Visitors can also log in to check on the progress of existing… Visitors can also log in to check on the progress of existing… Chino Valley Fire District will conduct a three-day wildland fire training exercise on May 5 in the area of Butterfield Ranch Road and Hunters Hill in Chino Hills.Residents can .. The City of Chino Hills Summer "In the Hills" brochure is now available and includes information on City news Registration for summer classes and programs begins on Tuesday The City of Chino Hills invites the community to get a behind-the-scenes look and learn more about the services provided by the Public Works Department during an Open House event on Tuesday The City of Chino Hills is performing routine annual turf maintenance and renovation at the Vila Borba Dog Park The large dog side of the park is closed for renovation and is expected to reopen by Friday The program takes place across the street from Ruben S were arrested after allegedly stealing tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of designer sunglasses from a Sunglass Hut in Chino Hills According to a written statement from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to a commercial burglary in progress at the Sunglass Hut located at 13850 City Center Drive around 2:00 p.m Investigators said seven suspects entered the store and stole approximately 100 pairs of sunglasses valued at around $30,000 The group reportedly fled in two vehicles at high speeds Deputies located one of the vehicles and pursued it until it became disabled in an unincorporated area of Fontana A search of the vehicle resulted in the recovery of 72 stolen sunglasses The suspects taken into custody were identified as 18-year-old Devonte Moore of Victorville Moore and Battles were booked into the West Valley Detention Center on charges of commercial burglary The juvenile was booked at the San Bernardino County Juvenile Hall on the same charge The Sheriff’s Department said the investigation remains ongoing Four additional suspects who were involved in the theft were not immediately apprehended Anyone with information is urged to contact the Chino Hills Police Department at (909) 364-2000. Anonymous tips can be submitted through the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME or online at www.wetip.com 📢 Stay connected with the High Desert’s largest news community 🔗 For more local news, visit VVNG.com we’re dedicated to keeping the Victor Valley informed with essential Our newsroom works tirelessly to bring you the latest stories that matter—news that fosters awareness If you value our reporting and want to see it continue local news accessible to everyone—because an informed community is a stronger community A memorial to a 14-year-old boy is shown next to the brick wall on Rock Springs Drive and flowers honor the memory of a boy who died after succumbing to his injuries from an e-bike accident last Saturday pay tribute to a 14-year-old boy who died after succumbing to his injuries at Pomona Valley Medical Center related to an e-bike accident on Rock Springs Drive between Oakland Way and Rimrock Avenue in Chino Hills according to the Chino Hills Police Department who reported that two boys were on the same e-bike when it crashed The second boy sustained minor injuries and was released at the scene A cardboard sign at the memorial reads: Scott Ni A press release issued by the police department five days later stated that when deputies arrived at the location the Chino Valley Fire Department and American Medical Response were already at the scene rendering first aid Concerned about the risk of e-bikes colliding with pedestrians on sidewalks prompted the Chino Hills City Council to approve an ordinance banning e-bikes and motorized scooters from city sidewalks which went into effect Jan E-bikes and motorized scooters are already prohibited on city parks and trails Mario Juarez said e-bike safety is crucial for both riders and pedestrians “Always wear a helmet to protect against head injuries and ensure your bike is equipped with lights and reflectors for visibility “Be mindful of your speed and maintain a safe distance from other road users to prevent accidents.” who takes daily walks on Rock Springs Drive “This street has a lot of curves and vehicles tend to travel at high rates of speed,” she said “A person on an e-bike can easily gain momentum going downhill and possibly lose control.” She said the memorial started with a photo of the boy and a painting of a simple white house on a green lawn with a long Rock Springs Drive is a long and winding road connecting Peyton Drive to Chino Avenue in northern Chino Hills the city added striping to slow down traffic Ongoing complaints about people speeding and using the street as a cut-through prompted the city to add the striping to make it feel tighter and hopefully reduce speed there are no recent results for popular videos Would you like to receive our breaking news news This is the exact replica of our weekly printed paper Would you like to receive our news updates Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: The City of Chino Hills has implemented new regulations prohibiting electric bicycles (e-bikes) and motorized scooters on public sidewalks within City limits which went into effect on January 8 The new ordinance was designed to improve safety for pedestrians and reduce the possibility of accidents caused by e-bikes and motorized scooters by adding public sidewalks to the list of restricted areas for e-bikes and motorized scooters which already includes City-owned open spaces Riders are required to use bike lanes or streets instead of sidewalks when traveling through the City Failure to abide by the Chino Hills Municipal Code (CHMC) or the California Vehicle Code (CVC) may result in significant fines and towing The CVC defines e-bikes as bicycles with an electric motor of less than 750 watts and fully operable pedals while motorized scooters are defined as two-wheeled devices with handlebars E-bikes must disengage when brake functions are applied and use a switch or mechanism that E-bikes and electric motorcycles (e-motorcycles) and e-motorcycles do not meet the requirements of e-bikes including not having pedals and having speed and power limits that exceed legal limits for e-bikes Some e-motorcycles are designed primarily for off-road use and do not meet the requirements of e-bikes including not having pedals and having speed and power limits that exceed legal limits for e-bikes.  any vehicle exceeding 750 watts is an e-motorcycle E-motorcycles are subject to additional regulations and riders can face additional fines and possible towing charges Some common e-motorcycle manufacturers include but are not limited to New Regulations Prohibits Electric Bicycles and Motorized Scooters on Public Sidewalks Flyer (PDF) The annual street improvement project allocates funding each year to rehabilitate the City’s residential and main arterial streets including but not limited to: asphalt grind and overlay City staff evaluates existing road conditions and implements roadway improvements based on the 2021 Pavement Management System Report Pavement Condition Index (PCI) analysis and field investigations The annual project is finalized each spring and the work is generally completed during the summer months due to technical and traffic impact reasons The warmer months pose ideal conditions for the job and a lighter impact on the traveling public when schools are not in session but is not limited to:  Mobilization; traffic control; selective 2-inch grind and 2-inch AC over lay; 2-inch full-width grind and 2-inch AC overlay; 5-foot wide tapered grind (0.00 – 1.5” depth); adjustment of utility manhole and water valve can covers as necessary; restoration of striping removal of existing brick patterned crosswalks and replace with 4-inch AC & 4-inch C.A.B.; new yellow ladder higher visibility crosswalk pavement markings in the various residential streets in Chino Hills The project plans and specifications were approved by City Council on Tuesday 2025.The bid opening will be held on Thursday 2025Construction is set to begin in May 2025 and is anticipated to be completed by the end of August 2025 Please note the following advice during construction: Victor Yanez, Senior EngineerPhone: (909) 364-2755Email: vyanez@chinohills.org Join Frosty’s Fun Club for winter-themed crafts You’ll even get a visit from Santa Claus Bring your lunch and water bottle to each class This is a non-parent participation program Registration is now open! Register online or in person at: You may only register your child for one class $80 per child Non-residents will be an additional $10  The City of Chino Hills is expanding its recycled water infrastructure along Eucalyptus Avenue and enhancing the roadway This project aims to provide an environmentally sustainable water source for irrigation while also improving pavement conditions along a key thoroughfare in Chino Hills Construction is scheduled to begin in January 2025 and is anticipated to be completed by summer 2025 The project will install approximately 6,100 linear feet of PVC recycled water main along Eucalyptus Avenue to provide irrigation for high water-consumption areas This project will bring the City’s total to nearly 28 miles of recycled water lines in Chino Hills to further help reduce the demand on the City’s domestic water resources The project will also include pavement rehabilitation work along Eucalyptus Avenue Most of the work will be completed on Eucalyptus Avenue from Chino Hills Parkway to Peyton Drive. 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To signup for a new membership please click here. no promotional deals were found matching that code Chino Hills State Park has stunning views in the springtime The City of Chino Hills recently expressed concern about fire mitigation efforts at the State Park going so far as wanting to visit Sacramento and request an audit It would perhaps have been more informative if the city had contacted anyone in authority at the Park to ask questions directly The City could also have learned something from the Park’s Fire Management Plan which was signed off by Chino Valley Fire District Chief Dave Williams in 2023 By asking questions rather than jumping to the conclusion that the Park is not doing enough the City would have been relieved to learn that it has actually done a good job in planning the County knew the State Park was coming and planned for it keeping housing away from the proposed Park boundary Chino Hills has planned sufficiently well that only one neighborhood is really close to the State Park all neighborhoods in Chino Hills are adjacent to privately owned open space If the City has concerns about defensible space even extensive habitat clearance cannot stop a wind-driven fire where embers can jump miles ahead of the flame front The one area where the Park is close to homes is at the Park entrance at Elinvar and Sapphire and that boundary is separated by a road the land immediately adjacent to the road is owned by the City of Chino Hills where they have actually added vegetation and flammable wood chips as ground cover Finally, the City could have also referenced our Fire Study from 2017 to learn the history and origins of fires in the hills. Please visit hillsforeveryone.org/PDFs/news/hfe-publications/2018-Wildfire-Study.pdf The City would have learned that no fire that started in the State Park (by Edison every major fire that has burned through the Park has come from the outside — housing we know we cannot stop wind-driven fires until the winds die down All we can do is make it harder for our houses to catch fire and to make it safer for firefighters to try to help I hope the City will be more neighborly when communicating with Park staff the City has been a longtime supporter of the Chino Hills State Park Old timers may remember that the other option for the hills was an international airport Claire Schlotterbeck is the Executive Director for Hills for Everyone and a founder of the Chino Hills State Park She has worked for more than 45 years to expand and protect the 14,100-acre Park Schlotterbeck lives on the Brea side of Carbon Canyon Road Officials representing the Animal Resource Center of the Inland Empire are shown after the city council voted to join the agency Shown in center is executive director Clinton Thacker with Jodi Kroeger the Chino Hills City Council decided to end its longtime relationship with the Inland Valley Humane Society (IVHS) on Tuesday The contract will continue for another two years until it expires and the unincorporated areas of the west end of San Bernardino County to become a member of the Animal Resource Center of the Inland Empire (ARC) ARC will open a temporary animal shelter on July 1 at 1630 Shearwater Street in Ontario and is expected to open a permanent facility in mid-2027 at 13107 Campus Avenue in Ontario across the street from the Chino Auction between Riverside Drive and Chino Avenue Councilman Brian Johsz voted against the proposal stating that he wasn’t comfortable with the City of Ontario holding a 53 percent voting structure on the board of directors compared to 15 percent for Chino Hills Chino will have a 20 percent voting structure The percentage is based on the financial contributions made by each member agency towards ARC capital and operating costs “It’s a lot of money to spend to have one city with a majority,” Councilman Johsz said the city would pay $150,000 for the initial costs for land acquisition and the phase one design which amounts to $12,500 per year for 12 years The city would also pay $150,00 for a truck and horse trailer The total capital cost share would be $8.25 million Operating costs would be $900,000 per year and would be reduced by revenues collected from dog license fees and other fees or fines assessed for shelter operations The revenues will be pooled and allocated based on each agency’s membership percentage IVHS President/CEO Nikole Bresciani told the council her agency is more cost effective with 75 years of experience “We urge you to save taxpayer funds of $8.5 million and not contract with ARC,” she said I felt the meeting was just a formality as there was really no accountability to vetting out the estimated cost to joining ARC when every conversation we have had with city staff has been concerns about our cost to Chino Hills.” Bresciani noted that the majority of the council had wanted a seat on the board of directors at the IVHS “Absent our board being able to grant a seat I was confident the council would choose ARC because of its desire to have control of operations,” she said “This vote was not about lack of service or cost of the contract but a desire for control—and that control is coming at a premium price to the taxpayers.” The IVHS will look forward to remaining the city’s local humane society until July 1 ARC Executive Director Clinton Thacker responded “I don’t have a comment about my thoughts on the decision because we were just there to answer questions,” he said which is off English Road (shown in photo) begin the installation of a recycled waterline Purple pipes and construction material are shown in a staging area on a rainy Thursday morning on English Road Ranch owners and high-water users on English Road and English Place will be able to irrigate with recycled water by the end of the year as the City of Chino Hills continues to expand its recycled water system The new recycled waterline will traverse English Road The project will establish a direct recycled water connection to Ayala High and the school district will extend the recycled waterline onto Litel Elementary School according to Chino Hills Public Works Director Daniel Bobadilla The line will also provide irrigation to English Springs Park Connection points will be provided to every parcel on English Road and English Place should the residents decide to receive recycled water The cost of recycled water per 100 cubic feet is $2.70 compared to potable (drinking) water at $4.51 “Residents who receive recycled water would see an approximate 40 percent reduction in their Tier III potable water volume costs,” he said “I think it’s a great idea anytime reclaimed water can be used,” longtime English Road resident Carol Mann said on Wednesday said she doesn’t have a lot of landscaping on her ranch and at this stage of her life she probably would not take advantage of the program Mann remarked that the construction crews are doing the work efficiently and in an organized approach The anticipated completion date is fall 2025 English Road resident Christian Addicott asked the city council at the Sept 10 meeting if construction would impede deliveries of hay and commercial roll-offs He was also concerned about the possible danger to livestock if water is disrupted He suggested that the city considers burying the electrical lines while the streets are opened up Bobadilla said undergrounding utility lines is not in the city’s jurisdiction and would require a separate trench City spokeswoman Nicole Freeman said access to all properties on English Road and English Place will be maintained throughout construction “City staff is working closely with the contractor to ensure traffic control measures provide sufficient space to accommodate horse trailers The portion of the McCoy Loop that follows English Road may be inaccessible at times or reduced to a very narrow portion of the road that is shared with vehicle traffic with $3.6 million from the city’s water utility fund and $1 million from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocated by the Board of Supervisors through Supervisor Curt Hagman’s fourth district office was awarded the construction contract in the amount of $2,988,734 at the Nov A booster pump was determined to be necessary for the project after a hydraulic assessment was prepared The pump project will be bid out separately For updates, visit chino hills.org/EnglishRoad We would like to thank Nilesh Patel for submitting incredible photos of his favorite San Bernardino County destination in Chino Hills and is located at 15100 Fairfield Ranch Rd Learn how to describe the purpose of the image (opens in a new tab) Leave empty if the image is purely decorative I am by no means an expert in the financials of housing and rental markets but I have years of experience in being crushed with insane rental rate increases Like so many others in California and other states in our country I live daily with a financial guillotine that rests on my neck as I grapple with grocery prices and the dreaded rent increase which I brace myself for each June when my lease renewal comes up I felt the guillotine press deeper two months ago when my rent increased to $3,100 per month a slew of surprise fees pop up on my service bill such as last year’s $10 charge for the privilege of parking in my own garage I have had to pay $30 a month for a company that picks up my trash from my porch and walks it over to the Waste Management bin so the corporate landlord can “check the box” to comply with the organic waste state mandate 64-gallon Waste Management organics container for the entire complex of 220 units I make a habit of lifting the lid on this container when I walk by and I burst out laughing each time I still have to pay my $28 monthly trash fee—a total of $58 a month in trash fees (double dipping I call it) compared to households in Chino Hills that pay $28.64 per month I just found out today that starting with my next lease renewal a new fee will be added to my monthly rent: a 1GB Internet speed “for only $60 a month.” The declaration came with the usual “we’re so excited to announce” as well as the “assurance” that the new fee will not exceed the rent amount permitted under the California Tenant Protection Act I might as well say the quiet part out loud and hope the consequences won’t haunt me or evict me I live in the Eagle Canyon Apartments in northern Chino Hills at the intersection of Peyton Drive and Chino Avenue one of the largest publicly traded owners and operators of rental apartment properties in the country When I became single in 2014 after living on the wooded Bayberry Drive for decades I visited every apartment complex in Chino Hills and fell in love with Eagle Canyon The complex was built in 1985 so the beautiful trees have had 39 years to mature It feels like I live in a mountain community with towering pines and green slopes that give me a beautiful view from almost every window quiet community with a friendly and attentive property staff and pathways for hiking on the perimeter of the property My rent was $1,700 per month and utilities were reasonable when I moved in but a rapid acceleration began to occur a few years later and ballooned out of control after COVID with my rent increasing well over $100 each year My fellow residents in Chino Hills are seeking night jobs and establishing side hustles to make ends meet It is heartbreaking to see residents evicted after years of living in a rented home and suffering from sticker shock as they look for another place to live Our children are overwhelmed with student debt long after they graduate and buying a home is getting further out of reach Many of my friends in Chino Hills are sacrificing their retirement funds to keep their kids I’ve been subscribing to financial publications as I attempt to understand what is going on but all I see is that rents are showing little signs of easing and that middle and even high-income renters are becoming “rent-burdened.” None of the articles talk about the added “junk fees” such as the garage fee the “valet” trash fee for a fake organics pickup and anything else they can add to the already insanely high rents Equity Residential was named in two lawsuits last year over allegedly participating in a scheme with other landlords to illegally raise prices through the third-party company RealPage Inc that supplies property management software to operators of apartment buildings the Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit claiming that RealPage’s pricing algorithm enables landlords to share confidential competitively sensitive information to align their rents The complaint alleges that in a free market these landlords would otherwise be competing independently to attract renters based on pricing This makes sense but will the end result have any impact on us at all I don’t claim to understand market monopolies and price controls but I think I know price gouging when I see it A teenaged boy was killed in what appears to be a solo ebike crash in Chino Hills Saturday evening on a residential street with bike lanes on either side A 14-year old boy died after being taken to Pomona Valley Medical Center The brief report says neither kid was wearing a bike helmet even though that’s required for anyone under 18 riding a bicycle in California there’s no suggestion that either teen suffered a head injury the report clearly states they were on a bicycle This was at least the 12th bicycling fatality in Southern California this year and the second that I’m aware of in San Bernardino County At least four of those victims were riding ebikes Δdocument.getElementById( 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Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive A simulation of the parking structure and school are shown at the southeastern corner of the property A K-12 school will be built on an empty field next to the church’s eastern building A three-story school and a five-story parking structure proposed by Calvary Chapel Chino Hills on its 12-acre campus was narrowly approved by the Chino Planning Commission in a 4-3 vote on Nov and Vincent Lopez voted against the project Commissioner Lewis said he was concerned that the parking structure which he said will be the first of its kind in Chino will set a precedent for developers seeking to build large parking structures Commissioner Fraga said if the project is allowed Chino may have five-story parking structures popping up everywhere Commissioner Vincent Lopez said there is no place for students to exercise besides a basketball court and two small play areas The parking structure will serve the school and the church The school was approved by the Planning Commission in 2001 as part of the church facility but was never built 46,300 square-foot private school and a 192,527 square-foot Both will be built on 3.62 acres on the southeast side of the property The school will be built on a grass field next to the church’s eastern parking lot and the parking structure will be built on the eastern parking lot The school will have a full basketball court Commissioner Kevin Cisneroz said the project would be a good fit on the southern corner of the property where it would be surrounded by commercial buildings to the east and open space to the south the property will have a total of 1,137 parking spaces Developer Mark Bergman said the parking structure is designed at the maximum height allowed and will resolve some of the traffic issues in the area 200 to 250 cars are parked off site at the nearby commercial buildings Commissioner Fraga said the school’s planned student drop-off area is three car spaces long which will cause traffic to back up onto Eucalyptus Commissioner Lewis said the congestion at Eucalyptus and Pipeline will be horrendous The church experienced a surge in numbers during COVID by keeping its doors open attracting thousands of people from other counties High-profile guests often make an appearance causing traffic slowdown in the area of Eucalyptus and Pipeline avenues longtime pastor of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills Church representative Austin Andrade responded to the commissioners’ concerns about evacuation plans by stating the school has a plan in place and evacuation drills are done regularly for the children’s ministry Andrade’s comments that he attended Chino schools growing up and is proud of the City of Chino I love that you attended our lovely public schools in Chino and are proud of that but I don’t know if this giant private school for Calvary Chapel Chino Hills is in our best nature here in Chino.” “But there’s a lot of different voices and ideas and thoughts up here.” The commission required the applicant to submit a queuing plan with back-up solutions to manage traffic and to establish a 120-day review period for the parking and queuing plan two in support of the project and two opposed Kimberly Thompson said the school will raise a new generation of good citizens who know their constitution and history Commission chairman Jimmy Alexandris said the school will provide more options for parents looking for places to send their children “This school is a great alternative for many of us in the community,” he said Art Bennett has been selected mayor by his colleagues on the Chino Hills City Council Art Bennett was selected by the Chino Hills City Council on Nov His first official public ceremony will be tonight (Dec 7) for the tree lighting ceremony over which he will preside at 6:15 p.m This will be his fourth term as mayor and his fifth term on the council The position is rotated in Chino Hills every year Bennett’s top three goals is to establish alternate funding solutions to address the ongoing landscape and lighting subsidy “I will be considering several broad fiscal goals beyond just the lighting and landscaping issue by managing expenses and evaluating any new previously untapped revenue sources to increase city revenues,” he said His second goal is the completion of the new fire station 68 on Soquel Canyon Parkway and Pipeline Avenue and the third is ensuring that the city’s aging infrastructure and public amenities are addressed in a timely manner to maintain the quality of life residents expect in Chino Hills “This includes the long-term goal of maintaining and improving public safety,” he said Another community issue he would like to see completed is the additional Community Center and splash pad in the southern portion of the city at Pinehurst Park He said communication and personal involvement are very important measures of effective leadership “I love this city and I will make it a major goal to improve communication with all our residents through the press and social media use specifically targeting our senior community and any other demographic groups in our diverse city to ensure their voices are heard and concerns are addressed,” the mayor said is involved with the Chino Hills 55+ Club’s veterans group and is the liaison to the fire board and school board Members of Iglesia La Luz Del Mundo “hitch up their reindeer” on Civic Center Drive in preparation for the boat parade The Broswell family continues their decades-long tradition of showcasing their boat in the tradition of the Holy Family Keeping the message of suffering children in the public awareness are Palestinian protestors carrying a banner While residents were busy preparing and staging their boats on Shoppes Drive in anticipation of the Chino Hills Boat Parade another “parade” was forming on the opposite side of the route heading northbound on Peyton Drive The procession of 40 people left their post in front of the Ayala High marquee immediately after the police closed Peyton at 6:30 p.m. and posters with messages like “Did You Know Jesus was born in Bethlehem?” and “Jesus weeps for Gaza” as they played Christmas songs They also carried a large banner with as many names of children as would fit that were killed when bombs from Israel flattened their homes The crowd lining the parade route said nothing as the procession continued to City Center Drive but as the participants turned around to head back to Peyton a man began booing and shouted: “If you don’t like our country get out of here.” A protestor carrying a couple of Palestinian flags shouted back Zionist,” and ran towards the sidewalk where the man continued to shout The protestor repeatedly shouted the f-word as others in the procession restrained him The group returned to the marquee in front of Ayala High where they projected a video of children being pulled out of the rubble in Gaza and chanted as elected officials came into view on Peyton Drive A deputy informed some of the protestors who stepped into the street to return to the sidewalk is hosted by the City of Chino Hills in partnership with the Chino Hills Kiwanis Club beginning on Shoppes and Boys Republic drives Chino Hills Police Lieutenant Mario Juarez said the protestors were within their First Amendment rights even though the street was closed off “The boat parade is open to the public and they were allowed to protest,” he said If the group blocked the parade or the sidewalks the police would have given an order to disperse and given them ample time to leave riding in a 1922 Ford Model T convertible with his wife Nikki said it was rude and insensitive of the protestors to use a joyous occasion like a holiday Christmas parade to protest “I was saddened that the protestors put a damper on the parade when children and parents were there to enjoy it,” he said and has been organizing the protests at Chino Hills City Council meetings for the past year said people seem to forget there are Palestinian Christians who are not able to celebrate Christmas he would be buried under the rubble like all the thousands of children in Gaza,” she said adding that Jesus was born in Palestine in the town of Bethlehem Sheran Voigt of the Chino Hills Kiwanis Club said the boat parade was fantastic and so was the turnout “The parade is a tradition in Chino Hills and brings the community together every year,” she said Rolling Ridge Elementary School participated for the first time showcasing its Tall Flag performers The Ayala High School band and color guard led the parade who has participated for decades winning multiple awards continued the tradition in honor of their granddaughter Cheyenne Broswell who died of cancer at the age of 9 in 2009 The parade was founded by three men who wanted to spoof the incorporation of the city with a waterless boat parade in 1991 They concocted the idea while drinking beer under a tree the only co-founder who still lives in Chino Hills The men hitched decorated boats to their vehicles and ventured into the neighborhood on a December night Santa Claus drank Peppermint Schnapps from a flask and flung candy to excited children who ran out of their houses as Alvin and the Chipmunks music blared The parade was taken over by the Chino Hills Kiwanis Club in 1996 with support from the late Mayor Jim Thalman Candy-throwing remains a staple and the Chipmunks still sing will lead a small procession of boats tonight (Dec 21) in selected streets in Los Serranos and Glenmeade As for the exact time—you’ll just have to listen to the sound of Chipmunks music Chino Hills High hurdler Jamacyn Rogers competes with her team in the girls’ shuttle hurdles last Saturday morning at the 74th annual Chino Relays track and field meet Yaya Baliutavicius of Chino Hills High runs a leg of the girls’ 4x200 relay Chino Hills won the girls’ team final standings title with 73.01 points Chino Hills High won the girls’ title with 73.01 points and the boys’ team placed fourth in the standings at last Saturday’s 74th Chino Relays at Chino High School Chino High placed fifth in the girls’ standings and ninth in the boys’ standings and Ontario Christian High took eighth in boys and 10th in girls Chino Hills won the girls’ title by nine points over second place Murrieta Valley Murrieta Valley won the boys’ title with 87.99 points more than 16 points ahead of second place Ridgecrest Third- through 12-place teams were Ontario The site of the proposed car wash is shown in a satellite image from a Chino Hills Planning Commission report A request from the applicant of a proposed car wash in Chino Hills to connect to Chino’s sewer system was rejected by the Chino City Council Tuesday night when no councilmembers made a motion to approve the hookup PrimeWash Express Car Wash received approval from the Chino Hills Planning Commission last year to build at the southwest corner of Ramona Avenue and Chino Hills Parkway The applicant asked the City of Chino if it would allow a connection to its sewer line because it is only 200 feet away while the sewer line in Chino Hills is 1,200 feet away Assistant City Engineer Jesus Plasencia said a connection to Chino Hills would cost more and require Caltrans approval because it will run under the 71 Freeway The council was apparently swayed by Sam Sousa a Chino resident and partner of All American Express Car Wash who said PrimeWash will be a direct competitor for his business Sousa said it would be unfair to allow PrimeWash to discharge wastewater in Chino’s sewer “The only reason this request has been made is to save the property owner money,” Mr “They should have known where the sewer hookup was for Chino Hills when they made the agreement We feel the City of Chino has a duty to support and protect its citizens and businesses.” in the Spectrum Marketplace which opened last month said there is absolutely no benefit to allowing PrimeWash access to Chino’s sewer system When Mayor Eunice Ulloa asked staff what the benefit would be Public Works Director Hye Jin Lee said the city could get recycled water credits from the Inland Empire Utilities Agency for the one million gallons of water that will be used per day The city would also receive a one-time development impact fee create competition for one of our local businesses?” Councilman Marc Lucio asked Plasencia said there are other car washes in the area including one that’s closer to PrimeWash than any of the car washes in Chino Councilman Lucio said the nearby car wash in Chino Hills is full-service PrimeWash was approved by the Chino Hills Planning Commission at the Jan The project includes a 6,365 square-foot building containing a wash tunnel and a detached 255-square-foot building that would provide a customer service area and restroom There will be 24 parking spaces (including 21 with vacuum equipment) The facility would have a maximum height of 25 feet according to the Chino Hills Planning Commission staff report a Burbank doughnut shop goes into the spotlight Soup ‘n Fresh, a buffet restaurant akin to the beloved all-you-can-eat soup and salad chain Souplantation, just opened its second location in a building that used to house a Souplantation Although Soup ‘n Fresh isn’t exactly Souplantation those looking for a dose of nostalgia and a self-serve salad bar will not leave disappointed A few noticeable changes have been made between the original and Soup ‘n Fresh: Wonton Happiness is now called Asian chicken salad Senate Bean with smoked ham soup goes simply by chili The rest of the offerings line up pretty closely with fresh brownie muffins Duke’s Malibu, which survived the Palisades Fire but has remained closed, suffered damage from the LA rains and mudslides on February 12 and 13. The restaurant put out a statement on Instagram saying it was “badly damaged.” Duke’s Malibu remains closed for the time being Sean Baker, the writer and director of Anora, photographed the movie’s star, Mikey Madison, at Burbank’s Donut Hut for W Magazine Sprinkled doughnuts and the signature pale pink boxes feature heavily in the shoot which loosely follows a doughnut heist theme Anajak Thai was among the restaurants that served at the premiere of The White Lotus, which is in Thailand this season. Owner Justin Pichetrungsi’s mother was pictured with Blackpink’s Lisa at the event Dayglow, a coffee shop and bean brand with locations in Silver Lake The new location is slated to open on Rose Avenue in the former Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams Hills for Everyone produced this image of the Chino Hills State Park to point out that there is a distance greater than 100 feet to homes in most areas and the neighborhood near the Chino Hills entrance which is buffered by Elinvar Drive and Sapphire Road Concerned about the increasing frequency and severity of wildfires the City of Chino Hills is calling for an audit of the Chino Hills State Park for information on weed abatement and general maintenance requirements The city is working on a joint-legislative advocacy trip to Sacramento with officials from the City of Brea and the Chino Valley Fire District to press legislators to lean on State Park officials for an answer The matter was discussed Wednesday afternoon during the Chino Hills Legislative Advocacy Committee meeting held at city hall with lobbying firm Townsend Public Affairs consisting of Councilmen Brian Johsz and Peter Rogers meets on a regular basis with the lobbying firm and city clerk’s office to establish relationships with elected officials and legislative staff on legislation and matters that affect the city Councilman Johsz said the intent of the visit to Sacramento is to find out what the State of California is doing to reduce fire risks in the 14,300-acre park He said the Blue Ridge Fire in 2020 and the Freeway Complex Fire in 2008 both swept through the State Park which abuts residential communities “It would be great to know if there are any mitigation plans for the State Park where wildfires could impact thousands of residents in Chino Hills and Brea,” Councilman Johsz said Councilman Peter Rogers said the State Park is not doing the type of mitigation other cities are doing “I’m surprised that State Parks hasn’t realized that those fires that race through the park can be mitigated with weed abatement,” he said The news about the trip to Sacramento and a potential audit took State Park official Kelly Elliott by surprise said neither the park manager nor the state has been approached by Chino Hills or Brea to discuss the issues of general maintenance and weed abatement “Nobody has requested a meeting with me,” she said “Requests to the state come back directly to me Elliott said the park is closed for safety during red flag conditions due to the complexity of evacuating visitors that might be in the park She said the more than 14,000-acre park includes a “robust weed abatement program.” natural resources staff focuses on the elimination of non-native invasive species on a regular basis Councilman Johsz said the Los Angeles area fires in January spurred the city’s effort to take action “We saw how things went when agencies didn’t communicate with each other,” he said “We want everybody to be on the same page.” This hydro-pneumatic tank boosts power to six homes on Canon Lane Emergency work was approved to upgrade the electrical panel so a portable generator can be plugged in Residents can view the Chino Valley Fire District’s “Ready, Set, Go” emergency plan at chinovalleyfire.org and search “Ready Set Go.” Horrific scenes of the Los Angeles area fires that destroyed 12,000 homes and structures and at least 40,000 acres have prompted Chino Hills and fire officials to re-examine emergency and evacuation plans and the impact of extended power shutoffs on residents Residents spoke up at Tuesday’s council meeting and the Carbon Canyon Fire Safe Council experienced a surge of participants at its Zoom meeting Wednesday night at which Brea and Chino Hills fire officials participated One of the biggest concerns was when six homes on Canon Lane in Carbon Canyon experienced low or no water pressure after an extended Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) by Southern California Edison (SCE) “With SCE’s power shutoffs becoming more frequent opportunities for improvement presented themselves during the wind event of the week of Jan 5,” Chino Hills Public Works Director Daniel Bobadilla said Bobadilla said the power shutoff affected a hydro-pneumatic tank that boosts pressure to the six homes “Emergency work was approved to upgrade the electrical panel at the site so a portable generator can be plugged in to power the site during future PSPS events,” Mr “City staff is working with a contractor to engineer and perform the work.” He said the exact time the work will be completed is yet to be determined “City staff takes this loss of pressure to these six homes very seriously and is working diligently to correct this deficiency,” he said Bobadilla explained that a hydro-pneumatic tank stores water under pressure and helps maintain consistent water pressure throughout the water system reducing the need for constant pump operation the hydro-pneumatic tank provides efficient water supply to quickly meet system demand Various areas of Chino Hills were impacted by PSPS which prompted many residents to purchase generators Chino Hills resident Doug McCormick told the council the recent wind event blew tree branches He said this “ritual” occurs at least three or four times a year due to the city slope behind his house which he said is not adequately maintained by the city Ansel Zhao said the open space behind her house is minimally maintained and presents a fire hazard “Flying embers would burn the whole thing up and none of our houses will be safe,” she said this has to be the top priority of the city.” Chino Valley Fire District Chief Dave Williams said the fire district has a very robust brush clearance program “Our inspectors go out and identify areas that need to be abated If the parcel owner doesn’t clear the weeds Chief Williams said the key action everyone can take is to reduce any kind of vegetation or items that would fuel a fire and create a defensible space around their homes In response to questions from Councilman Ray Marquez about water capacity and fire hydrants Bobadilla said there are 18 reservoirs strategically located around the city with a capacity of 39 million gallons of water “Anytime we have a wind event or emergency “If there is a need to tap into our water system to fight a wildfire or structural fire there will be enough capacity and pressure to do so.” He said there are 2,800 fire hydrants in Chino Hills which are inspected on a cycle of every four years we will inspect them more frequently and update that program.” Councilman Brian Johsz said everyone has emergency preparedness on their minds “We hear about stories of people running out of their homes with nothing in their hands,” he said “Make sure you are ready to leave with your plans in hand,” he said “Digitize your birth certificates and other documents.” An emergency plan for residents called “Ready, Set, Go” is available on the Chino Valley Fire District website. Visit chinovalleyfire.org and search “Ready Set Go.” Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. Would you like to receive our breaking news news? Signup today! This is the exact replica of our weekly printed paper. Would you like to receive our news updates? Signup today! Print A Hindu temple in Southern California was vandalized over the weekend sparking an investigation by law enforcement The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office launched the probe to find the culprits behind the tagging of a temple with “political messages,” authorities said in a news release. Graffiti was scrawled on a sign at a Chino Hills Hindu temple (Mehul Patel) The taggers sprayed these words on the temple’s marble sign Deputies arrived at the temple around 9:13 a.m. and soon notified Chino Hills Code Enforcement, whose officers are tasked with maintaining the appearance and safety of property in the city said all the graffiti on the property and sidewalk was removed as of Sunday “In the face of another Mandir desecration, this time in Chino Hills, CA, the Hindu community stands steadfast against hate,” BAPS Public Affairs said on X “Together with the community in Chino Hills and Southern California Members of the Hindu community took to social media to express their concerns about the vandalism of temples listing 10 in California and elsewhere that they said had been damaged or burglarized in recent years “Not surprising this happens as the day for a so-called ‘Khalistan referendum’ in LA draws close,” the Coalition of Hindus of North America said on X “It’s just another day in a world where media and academics will insist there is no anti-Hindu hate and that #Hinduphobia is just a construct of our imagination.” The referendum is a nonbinding vote in a movement to create an independent Sikh nation, Khalistan, in India’s Punjab state. World & Nation A Sikh temple in Stockton is a key part of a movement to form a breakaway republic thousands of miles away in India Patel said the most recent vandalism attack took place at BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Sacramento and consisted of similarly disturbing messages “We are aware there have been other incidents at BAPS not only in California but also around the country,” Patel said a suspect has not been located for the Sacramento incident There wasn’t any security footage; here we have it.” Chino Hills Mayor Art Bennett attended a prayer event at the Chino Hills temple and called the graffiti “hateful.” (Mayank Patel) Surveillance footage shows two suspects walking up to the temple and scoping out the area before tagging the marble sign One suspect waits for a car to pass before tagging the sidewalk “Saddened to hear about this act of hateful vandalism,” Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San José) said on X “The Chino Hills Mandir is a beautiful place of worship and community building and I stand with them and the Hindu community in Chino Hills and Southern California against such vile hate.” Authorities have yet to classify this incident as a hate crime Public Information Officer Mara Rodriguez of the San Bernandino Sheriff’s Office told The Times BAPS, which stands for Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha, is a socio-spiritual Hindu faith with its roots in the Vedas — a collection of sacred texts that serve as the religion’s core foundation, according to the temple’s website The faith was established in 1907 by Shastriji Maharaj Randhir Jaiswal, a spokesperson for India’s Ministry of External Affairs, told the British news outlet the Independent on Sunday that New Delhi condemned the “despicable acts.” “We call upon the local law enforcement authorities to take stringent action against those responsible for these acts, and also ensure adequate security [for] places of worship,” Jaiswal said. A Hindu temple in Southern California was vandalized over the weekend, sparking an investigation by law enforcement. Members of the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Temple held a prayer Sunday afternoon, calling for peace and unity. (Mehul Patel) Members of the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Temple held a prayer Sunday afternoon, calling for peace and unity. Chino Hills Mayor Art Bennett attended the prayer and called the graffiti “hateful.” “We are following up with our Police Department, and we will find out who these people are and charge every criminal,” Bennett said at the event. “We have always welcomed the BAPS in Chino Hills, and we were so happy when they chose to put this mandir here back in 2004. It is a place of beauty and cultural excellence.” Jasmine “Jaz” Mendez is an editorial assistant at the Los Angeles Times. She previously was a reporting intern for the Metro Desk, covering housing in Los Angeles. Mendez graduated from Cal State Northridge with a bachelor’s degree in political science and a minor in Spanish-language journalism. California Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map Stanchions were installed in Chino Hills council chambers as a barrier last May to prevent protestors from approaching the dais The first row of seats contain reserved signs to create a space between city staff and protestors If protestors return to Chino Hills council chambers this year they will not be able to carry large flags will be immediately cut off if they delve into foreign policy and will only be allowed one minute to speak on non-agenda items 10 city council meeting and are now in effect An extra page has been added to each agenda with the new rules in small print to fit on one page Signs no larger than 12 x 24 are permitted only in the overflow room in the back of chambers They must be left there when approaching the dais for public comments Chino Hills Mayor Art Bennett said he asked for the restrictions to send a message that there is a new sheriff in town who will not tolerate what occurred last year when he was the primary target for protestors of the Chino Valley 4 Palestinian Liberation group who attended every meeting asking for a resolution to support a ceasefire resolution as it relates to the Israel-Hamas War They also asked the council to divest from a $2.5 million Caterpillar bond in its investment portfolio on the grounds that the company is involved with war crimes held up symbolic representations of dead babies wrapped in white shrouds disrupted the State of the City event inside the Community Center placed a peanut butter and jelly sandwich on the podium showing the restricted meals of Gaza residents and shouted into the microphone when then Mayor Cynthia Moran attempted to shut them down using the gavel repeatedly city officials installed stanchions to prevent protestors from approaching the dais and marked the first row behind staff members with reserved signs to keep space between the protestors and employees Residents who want to speak on non-agenda items must now wait until the end of the meeting and are only allowed one minute to speak 28 council meeting when resident Sandra Jones had to wait for two hours before she could ask the council if anything was being done for the fire victims Mayor Bennett said public comments on non-agenda items were placed at the end of the agenda because the protestors were slowing down the process “It may not seem equitable but it’s the best way to allow us to deal with extensive comments from the protestors That’s the problem with a policy that is one-size fits all.” leader of Chino Valley 4 Palestinian Liberation said that when issues affecting people of color are brought to the city council new rules are being implemented to make it even harder for our voices to be heard.” legal director of the First Amendment Coalition said the restrictions of speech imposed by the city are valid “The Brown Act states that the council is allowed to adopt reasonable regulations for public comments,” he said “The Brown Act also allows agencies to preclude matters that are not within their subject matter jurisdiction.” “Just because an agency is acting in the letter of the law doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a good idea.” shown in the 1980s next to a Huey helicopter a helicopter pilot in Vietnam and active member of the Chino Hills community at the age of 77 in hospice care at Pomona Valley Medical Center who often referred to himself as “Haef,” hailed from Chicago He began his 32-year career in the Army two weeks after his 18th birthday enlisting in the Army ROTC program at Loyola University in Chicago After earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science he graduated from the Infantry Officer Basic Course before attending flight school His assignments took him to Vietnam and Honduras the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm he became actively involved in numerous veterans associations and was the mentor emeritus for Reaching New Heights Foundation that assists veterans transitioning from active duty leading the Married Couples Club and becoming parish leaders for the development fund program Haeflinger co-directed the Living Stations of the Cross for many years He graduated from the Chino Hills Neighborhood Network Program where he learned about neighborhood problem solving He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 11546 in Chino and often shared his military experiences with high school students He was a member of the Chino Hills 55+ Club Veterans Group and was in charge of selling bricks to fund the military monument at the Community Center When he noticed that the brick registration forms included three residents who served on the USS Ranger at different times he asked the Champion to write a story about their experiences which took place in front of the military monument 2024Students at Chino Hills High School experienced a frightening scene on Tuesday after a student reportedly fell from the second floor of a building.CHINO HILLS (KABC) -- Students at Chino Hills High School experienced a frightening scene on Tuesday after a student reportedly fell from the second floor of a building School officials said the incident happened during the lunch period It was not immediately known if it was accidental or intentional "The first thing that I could think of the first words that could form out of my mouth I'm just shocked and I just have to go on with my day." The female student was alert and talking when she was transported to the hospital Below are candidate profiles for the Chino Hills City Council incumbent Art Bennett is facing challengers Jim Gallagher and Tyler Shield Boundaries are from Eucalyptus Avenue on the north Boundaries  are south of Soquel Canyon Parkway from Slate Drive to the 71 Freeway and south to the city border near Green River Golf Course Occupation: I worked in the Property Tax profession as a consultant and Corporate Tax Manager for 45 years from 1971 to 2016 as Vice President - National Property Tax Services Education: I have a degree in Business/Real Estate and have held memberships in several property tax and professional associations I have been an instructor in the appraisal of real estate for property tax purposes and have testified as an expert witness in State and Federal District Courts I hold the professional designation Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation (IPT) and from 2002 to 2005 served on its Board of Governors I was presented with the IPT Distinguished Service Award for my service to the organization and tax profession I served as President of IPT and its 4,700 members nationwide IPT awarded me with the Distinguished Service Award in recognition of my continued service to the organization and tax profession Community involvement: I first became active in 1993 when I worked to develop the city’s first General Plan as a member of the General Plan Advisory Committee which met regularly for more than one year In February of 1995 I was appointed to the Planning Commission where I served for 14 years including three terms as chairman and vice chairman Why am I running: I want to continue to serve the city and its residents by providing proven experienced leadership and institutional knowledge of our city and all its history and I believe I am the best qualified candidate to address the challenges it will face in the next four years as I have served on the city council since 2008 Safest city: I want Chino Hills to remain among America’s safest cities by continuing to fight to provide needed tools for our firefighters and law enforcement I will ensure we have trained officers to provide unbiased law enforcement protection for all residents Financial future: Chino Hills continues to be financially stable even during these current economic challenges through conservative budgeting and by supporting local businesses (Art Bennett is the incumbent in District 3 Residence and age: Chino Hills for 31 years Occupation: Retired Aerospace Human Resources Specialist Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology/Psychology from Cal State Fullerton Master of Business Administration from University of Redlands and Professional Human Resource Certificate (PHR) Community Involvement: Citizens General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) 1993; community advocate with the Green Valley Neighborhood Group that challenged a huge proposed residential development and worked with the city to re-imagine it and preserve a natural ridge; advocate for Measure U ballot initiative that passed in 1999; co-founder of Save the Tres Hermanos Ranch Group to protect 2,445 acres of open space between Chino Hills and Diamond Bar; supporter of Hope for the Hills; supporter and early member of Concerned Parents and Residents of the Chino Valley Unified School District; vice president of Dog Park for Chino Hills; supporter of Caring for the Hills; current ambassador for the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce and recent six-year board member; member of Chino Hills 55+ Club; and board member for the Chinese American Association of Chino Hills Why are you running: There is a perceived growing gap between our community civility and trust have been broken over time We have seen angry residents at city hall meetings lately I question whether we are meeting and including the needs of all our neighborhoods Continuing to promote the vision of open space and well-planned neighborhoods that are at the heart of our general plan is still important We need to figure out a way to sustain existing businesses and attract new local businesses to our community I want to work on those problems with the council Responsiveness to residents: The Chino Hills’ population continues to grow City council meetings have become testy between residents and council members Basic safety issues like residential insurance protection are not being addressed programmatically There is growing animosity with the city government Population shifts east: We do not have inclusive fairly-priced housing for our young residents and new families Young people either live with their parents or move to outlying areas like Eastvale We still have frequent business turnover and empty storefronts that remain empty for too long Some national businesses are going bankrupt while others are simply leaving to these outlying cities where the leases are more manageable Residence and age: Chino Hills for 34 years Occupation: Employee for the Walt Disney Company Education: Master’s Degree from Azusa Pacific University Why I am running: I am running due to concerns brought into view at the June 11 city council meeting regarding city funds and only city funds city council meeting to fully understand the report Fire prevention: Preventing damage from natural elements like fires and other climate-related threats directly impacts property values making it a concern for the broader community As the risk of wildfires and other environmental threats grows residents and insurance companies must work together to mitigate risk and protect the investments made in homes and properties Families in Chino Hills are deeply invested in maintaining and improving their property values as their homes represent significant financial assets Homeowners need to ensure their city is in communication with state officials about protecting properties from arsonists and people who cause wildfires Finances: The Chino Hills general fund needs to be fixed as detailed in the city’s financial report for April 2024 The report shows that while the beginning fund balance on July 1 the city’s revenues for the fiscal year are projected at $65,274,296 with expenditures projected at $73,096,195 This results in an estimated deficit of $7,821,899 by the end of the fiscal year The projected fund balance at the end of the fiscal year will drop to $43,335,069 with $10,110,466 of that amount restricted for particular purposes The remaining unrestricted fund balance is projected to be $33,224,603 representing only 45.45 percent of the city’s budgeted expenditures Residence and age: Chino Hills for 30 years Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Communications Chino Hills Community Foundation board member Why are you running: It has been my pleasure to serve the residents of Chino Hills for the past 12 years as a member of the City Council I am running again so I can continue to ensure the goals I have set for our city are met Open space: To preserve open space to keep our rural feel while protecting our property values First responders: To support our police and firefighters to ensure strong public safety in Chino Hills (Incumbent Cynthia Moran is running unopposed in District 5.) Dana Lamb is shown at a Variety Magazine/Nickelodeon animation event The Chino Hills Community Foundation’s Downtown Art Gallery will host an artist workshop called “The Art and Application of Cartooning” by Chino Hills resident Dana Lamb at 7 p.m but a $10 donation is suggested (cash only at the door) Lamb is a Professor Emeritus from California State University He will cover the origins of cartooning and speak about the myriad of styles and techniques of this medium He will also address the range of potential careers and industries that historically hire cartoonists He will share basic principles of creating character designs including drawing methods that professional cartoonists use in their work Each person who attends will receive a small sketchbook containing a number that will be drawn out of a  hat with the chance of winning an original caricature of themselves to be drawn by Mr Lamb and delivered within two weeks after the event He will also share sketching principles that the audience can draw in their sketchbooks Lamb was awarded the Animation Teacher of the Year by Nickelodeon Studios and Variety Magazine for his work building training partnerships with the major animation studios in Los Angeles He shared the success of the program with several fellow faculty at CSU Fullerton and Chino Hills resident Dave Master Master created the first national telecommunications classrooms for art schools while designing the animation training program at Warner Brothers Feature Animation He was assisted in those years by another Chino Hills artist John Ramirez an award-winning Pasadena float designer who at that time was working at Walt Disney Animation Lamb bring in industry professionals to build the curriculum and review the students’ work each semester Aladdin’s band of street rats are ready to battle The genie (center) grabs the audience’s attention with his charisma Aladdin and Jasmine explore a whole new world during their magic carpet ride The Chino Hills High School Theatre’s rendition of Aladdin Jr wowed audience members last week with stunning costumes and backdrops that put them in a whole new world The famous scene of Aladdin and Jasmine taking a magic carpet ride under the night sky was played out by senior Dylan Rocha and junior Isabella Choi who mesmerized the audience The animated genie played by senior Jaylen Bailey dressed in purple with gold boots stole the show on more than one occasion with his humor Aaron Muñoz and Rocky Muñoz while the evil Jafar was played by senior John Ramirez with his tag-a-long sidekick Iago did a great job convincing the audience that he was truly torn between his daughter’s wishes and the selfish desires of Jafar especially when he was under the spell of the cobra scepter Other cast members who contributed their dance skills and singing voices to the play included Natalia Toher the high school’s theatre department director A 34-year-old Chino Hills man was arrested a day before his birthday on suspicion of having inappropriate online communication with a 16-year-old girl including having the girl engage in lewd acts 25 at the West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga on charges of possession of child pornography distributing or showing pornography to a minor and contacting a minor for sexual offense at Bayberry Drive and Pepper Street in Chino Hills San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department’s Specialized Investigations Division Crimes Against Children began an investigation after a report from the Department of Children and Family Services leaned a man was inappropriate communicating with the teen Investigators said a man with a screen name of “httechtim5” had asked the teen during online chats to engage in lewd acts It is believed there may be additional victims Anyone with information can call San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department at (909) 890-4904