Walnut and Diamond Bar drivers interested in electric cars for $100 a month

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Richard Irwin

The city of Industry and the South Coast Air Quality Management District are doing. These two unlikely bedfellows are launching a $13 million, two-year program to subsidize the lease of up to 60 new all-electric cars.

Anyone leasing a Nissan Leaf, for example, would get between $100 and $125 per month rebate, lowering one’s monthly car payment to no more than $100 a month. Plus, they will throw in free charging and free parking.

A survey attracted more than 28 customers – the initial target of the first phase – but Industry and its partners could accommodate 60 new electric cars.

Early surveys show interest from Walnut, Diamond Bar and West Covina residents living about 10 miles from the station. Because the Leaf has a range of about 60-80 miles, there is little anxiety.

Read more in Steve Scauzillo’s ELECTRIC.

Walut celebrates long awaited Quiet Zone along railroad

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Richard Irwin

Walnut Mayor Mary Su helps workman unveil Quiet Zone sign along railroad tracks on Valley Boulevard. (Photo by Steve Scauzillo)

The City of Walnut celebrated a Quiet Zone designation on the corner of Brea Canyon Road and Old Ranch Road this morning. The public was invited to join the celebration to commemorate the long awaited train horn Quiet Zone along Valley Boulevard.

A quiet zone is a section of rail line that contains one or more consecutive railroad crossings where train horns are not routinely sounded. The train horns can be silenced only when other safety measures, such as railroad crossing enhancements, compensate for the absence of the horns.

U.S. Rep Ed Royce welcomes guests to Rowland Heights office

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Richard Irwin

U.S. Rep. Ed Royce, R-Rowland Heights, center, receives certificate from Dickie Simmons, field rep for L.A. County Supervisor Don Knabe. Looking on from left are Diamond Bar City Councilwoman Carol Herrera, Ed Ebenkamp with Rowland Heights Community Council, Simmons, Walnut Mayor Mary Su and Councilman Tony Cartagena. (Staff photo by Watchara Phomicinda)

The East San Gabriel Valley welcomed its newest U.S. representative to the first congressional office in the valley last week. Rep. Ed Royce, R-Rowland Heights, greeted city officials and residents during a grand opening of his new office in Rowland Heights.

“It’s fantastic to offer services to six new cities in my district,” said Royce, who represents the newly drawn 39th Congressional District. He added Hacienda Heights, Rowland Heights, Diamond Bar, Walnut, Chino Hills and La Habra Heights.

The smiling congressman was warmly greeted by city officials and local residents in his new office in the Diamond Plaza. The second floor office overlooks the busy Pomona Freeway.

“If you have any problems in any way with the federal government, we’re here to help you with those challenges,” Royce told the group.

The 11-term congressman had spent the day reaching out to the community. Earlier, he had talked to the Rotary Club, before speaking to a civics class at Los Altos High School in Hacienda Heights.

Read more in Rich Irwin’s story ROYCE.

Easter egg hunt set for March 30 in Walnut

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Richard Irwin

The city of Walnut and the Diamond Bar Lions Club will hold the annual spring Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 30, in Walnut Ranch Park at 20101 Amar Road.

The fun begins with an pancake breakfast at 9 a.m. The cost is only $5 per person.

The egg hunt is divided up into age groups: Preschool at 10 a.m., 5 and 6 years – 10:10, 7 and 8 years – 10:20, 9 and 10 years – 10:30, and 11 to 12 years – 10:40.

County coming to Walnut to check dog licenses

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Richard Irwin

Department of Animal Care and Control officers will be in the city of Walnut beginning March 20 for three weeks, checking for current rabies vaccinations and ensuring residents are in compliance with licensing requirements.

The licensing fees for city residents are: unaltered dog, $72; altered dog, $27; altered dog belonging to a senior citizen age 65 and older, $9.50; unaltered cat, $10; altered cat, $5. Penalty fees are equal to the license fees.

Residents not in compliance will be subject to license fees and delinquency charges, including a $40 field enforcement fee, to offset the cost of the Department’s field services. Print animal license applications online atanimalcare.lacounty.gov, or by visiting a local County animal care center. Valid licenses can be renewed online.

Walnut needs help with fall family festival

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Richard Irwin

Walnut needs help with this year’s family festival on Oct. 12. Anyone interested in being involved with the planning should attend the meeting on Tuesday, April 2 at 5 p.m. at the Maintenance and Recreation Services Department, 21701 Valley Blvd.

Help is needed for the parade, entertainment and theme development. For more information, call Festival Liaison Cheryl Linnborn at 909-598-5605.

Walnut airman graduates from Operations Intelligence in Air Force

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Richard Irwin

Air Force Airman Christopher Valdes of Walnut is graduating from Operations Intelligence Tech Training today in Texas after 8 months. The Walnut High graduate took basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Valdes is the son of Carina Valdes-Fajardo of Walnut, and grandson of Essie Valdes of West Covina.

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