RCNow tag:www.insidesocal.com,2008-09-05:/rcnow//405 2009-11-06T18:32:44Z Daily tidbits on Rancho Cucamonga written by Daily Bulletin reporter Wendy Leung Movable Type 4.25 County seeks flood control representative tag:www.insidesocal.com,2009:/rcnow//405.148970 2009-11-06T18:25:06Z 2009-11-06T18:32:44Z If you would like to be on the County Flood Control Advisory Committee representing zone 1, you can apply via Supervisor Paul Biane's Web site.The Advisory Committee makes recommendations on flood control projects, reviews zone 1 budget and other similar... Wendy Leung Web site.

The Advisory Committee makes recommendations on flood control projects, reviews zone 1 budget and other similar tasks. Applicants must be residents of Rancho Cucamonga, Upland or Fontana. The committee meets twice a year and reports to the Board of Supervisors.

Information: (909) 387-3841    ]]> Frontier Project opens tomorrow tag:www.insidesocal.com,2009:/rcnow//405.148966 2009-11-06T17:59:32Z 2009-11-06T18:08:52Z The Frontier Project will open to the public tomorrow. Ceremonies start 10 a.m. followed by tours and workshops until 3 p.m. Participants can learn about upcoming classes and find out how to bring green designs into their homes and... Wendy Leung Thumbnail image for Frontier1.JPG
The Frontier Project will open to the public tomorrow. Ceremonies start 10 a.m. followed by tours and workshops until 3 p.m. Participants can learn about upcoming classes and find out how to bring green designs into their homes and businesses.

Assemblyman Bill Emmerson recently named the Frontier Project the 63rd District's Green Business of the Quarter.

The 14,000-square-foot facility is located next to the water district office on 10435 Ashford Street. The facility will be open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Information: (909) 483-7484 

Jennifer Cappuccio Maher/Staff Photographer
]]> Veterans Day events around town tag:www.insidesocal.com,2009:/rcnow//405.148919 2009-11-06T17:09:50Z 2009-11-06T17:19:15Z Last year's Veterans Day celebration included a helicopter flyover at Central Park. A similar event will take place next Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Photo courtesy of Community Services DepartmentA number of events honoring veterans will take place... Wendy Leung Veteran's Day '08 051.jpg
Last year's Veterans Day celebration included a helicopter flyover at Central Park. A similar event will take place next Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Photo courtesy
of Community Services Department


A number of events honoring veterans will take place beginning Sunday.

The annual Veterans Day ceremony in front of Alta Loma High School starts at 3:30 p.m. Sunday.

The city-led event 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday will be at Central Park. There will be military vehicles on display, a flag retirement ceremony and other activities. Bring a blanket and relax at the park.

Later in the evening, Councilman Rex Gutierrez will host "Points of Light Balloon Lift" from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Hundreds of balloons that light up will be released into the sky (or you can hold on to your string and keep the balloon.) Messages can be written on the balloons in honor of veterans. This will be on Wednesday at Central Park.       
]]> Day laborers to lend hand at historical home tag:www.insidesocal.com,2009:/rcnow//405.148913 2009-11-06T00:08:17Z 2009-11-06T00:27:11Z The Chaffey-Garcia House will get a mini makeover on Sunday from some unlikely volunteers.Day laborers from Arrow and Grove will make landscaping and maintenance improvements to the historical home in time for the Etiwanda Historical District Street Faire on Nov.... Wendy Leung
Day laborers from Arrow and Grove will make landscaping and maintenance improvements to the historical home in time for the Etiwanda Historical District Street Faire on Nov. 14. The volunteers are part of the Fernando Pedraza Community Coalition, a group of interfaith leaders, students, day laborers and other community organizers. The coalition is named after day laborer Fernando Pedraza, who was killed at Arrow and Grove in 2007 when an out-of-control car hit him.    ]]> Seniors, nutrition topic of Tue. event tag:www.insidesocal.com,2009:/rcnow//405.148860 2009-11-05T18:34:43Z 2009-11-05T18:39:41Z "Seniors and the nutrition program" will be the topic of a Tuesday meeting headed by the Regional Council of Aging -- West Valley. The free event is 9 to 11 a.m. at the senior center. Refreshments will be served.If you'd... Wendy Leung
If you'd like, bring canned goods or other non-perishables for Thanksgiving baskets.

Information: (909) 920-9555
]]> On the agenda: City Council tag:www.insidesocal.com,2009:/rcnow//405.148677 2009-11-04T17:11:56Z 2009-11-04T17:17:10Z The City Council meeting starts early today, 6 p.m., so that a number of people can be recognized by city leaders. The Lions Club, A.C.E. all-star teams, the year's "community heroes" and others will get some props.Not a whole lot... Wendy Leung
Not a whole lot on the agenda for the 7 p.m. portion of the evening. The city is expected to amend the municipal code so that permit parking districts can be established without a minimum size requirement. With this amendment, the neighborhood near Chaffey College can begin the process of creating a permit parking district. ]]> Support struggling businesses on Haven tag:www.insidesocal.com,2009:/rcnow//405.148673 2009-11-04T16:27:35Z 2009-11-06T18:48:29Z Businesses near the train tracks on Haven Avenue are struggling now that a portion of the street is completely closed. Many are mom and pop shops that depend on passersby. If you're in the area, try to stop by, even... Wendy Leung HavenDetour.JPGBusinesses near the train tracks on Haven Avenue are struggling now that a portion of the street is completely closed. Many are mom and pop shops that depend on passersby. If you're in the area, try to stop by, even if it's slightly out of the way.

Keep in mind that although Haven is closed from Sixth and Arrow, you can still go past the detour signs at Sixth and Arrow to frequent businesses and doctor's offices. You just can't cross the tracks.

El Ranchero, at Sixth and Haven remains open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Use Sixth to get to the Mexican eatery. The other El Ranchero on Carnelian and 19th has been opened for 10 years. When owner Robert Cantarero opened the Haven location, he had no idea that construction on Haven would begin three weeks later.

Just because the street is closed is no excuse to skip your workout. California Athletic Club, although a bit tricky to get to, is still open. Going north bound, use Sixth and go into the Arco station to a back road that takes you behind the gym. Going south bound, use Hermosa, Eighth, Center and Seventh to get to the gym.

Perhaps the hardest hit of all is Haven Car Wash, which depends heavily on people driving by and hardly anybody has been driving by Haven and Jersey since Friday. Owner Nick Nazari said it's been a nightmare since initial work on the street started earlier this year. Use Utica and Jersey to get to the car wash/gas station. You can also take Haven past Arrow going southbound.

Mediha Fejzagic DiMartino/Staff Photographer
]]> Have you voted yet? tag:www.insidesocal.com,2009:/rcnow//405.148416 2009-11-03T21:05:45Z 2009-11-03T21:10:11Z Don't forget to vote today if you haven't already done so.Elections for the Chaffey College board is today. If you haven't done your homework, check out our elections blog for the candidates' statements.The parking issue that surfaced earlier this year... Wendy Leung
Elections for the Chaffey College board is today. If you haven't done your homework, check out our elections blog for the candidates' statements.

The parking issue that surfaced earlier this year is just one example of how board members' decisions affect the community. So vote! There probably won't be a line. 
]]> Councilman Gutierrez employed again tag:www.insidesocal.com,2009:/rcnow//405.148333 2009-11-03T16:10:26Z 2009-11-03T04:37:05Z After six months of unemployment, Councilman Rex Gutierrez has found a job working for his brother in Delano, Ca. Gutierrez is helping the Delano Association for the Developmentally Disabled with its fundraising efforts. It's a temporary full-time position lasting until... Wendy Leung Gutierrez.jpgAfter six months of unemployment, Councilman Rex Gutierrez has found a job working for his brother in Delano, Ca. Gutierrez is helping the Delano Association for the Developmentally Disabled with its fundraising efforts. It's a temporary full-time position lasting until January.

In the meantime, Gutierrez is also studying to get his real estate license.

"I'm trying to do what I can to be productive," Gutierrez said.

Delano is north of Bakersfield, approximately 180 miles from Rancho Cucamonga. Gutierrez is spending most weekdays there and returning to the city on weekends and on nights during City Council meetings. He's missed two special meetings so far because they took place during the afternoon and thus conflicted with Gutierrez's schedule.

Gutierrez spent a portion of his childhood in Delano, where his mother and siblings still live. He said he's living in the same home that he did in the ninth grade.

In May, Gutierrez was fired from his position with the county's Economic Development Agency after the county sued Gutierrez for his role in the Assessor's Office scandal. Since then, Gutierrez started a private tutoring business but he said it has not been very successful.
]]> Santa arrives at Bass Pro Shops tag:www.insidesocal.com,2009:/rcnow//405.148308 2009-11-03T01:12:19Z 2009-11-06T18:14:34Z Merry Christmas, everyone!It's too early, you say.Not according to Bass Pro Shops. The giant outdoors retailer will have Santa's wonderland starting Nov. 8 and running through Christmas Eve. There will be a "magical village" dedicated to games and activities for... Wendy Leung
It's too early, you say.

Not according to Bass Pro Shops. The giant outdoors retailer will have Santa's wonderland starting Nov. 8 and running through Christmas Eve. There will be a "magical village" dedicated to games and activities for families. Children can write a letter to Santa, play a fishing game and meet Santa and his elves.

St. Nick will be available for photos 5 to 8 p.m. weekdays; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Note: Santa arrives 3 p.m. Nov. 8.

 
]]> Happy Halloween! tag:www.insidesocal.com,2009:/rcnow//405.147964 2009-10-31T04:00:48Z 2009-10-31T03:59:50Z Chances are, Daren Gardner is still getting ready for Halloween even though he started decorating on Wednesday.The Hunter Drive resident and his neighbors turn their street into a scary but safe environment for trick-or-treaters every year. The residential street near... Wendy Leung Halloween.JPGChances are, Daren Gardner is still getting ready for Halloween even though he started decorating on Wednesday.

The Hunter Drive resident and his neighbors turn their street into a scary but safe environment for trick-or-treaters every year. The residential street near Beryl Park gets closed off to cars from 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow night.

"Halloween's my Christmas," said Gardner.

To see more photos by Jennifer Cappucio Maher, click here for photo gallery.


]]> Potluck memories still raw tag:www.insidesocal.com,2009:/rcnow//405.148005 2009-10-31T03:34:45Z 2009-10-31T03:52:26Z The Daily Bulletin newsroom likes to use all kinds of excuses to throw pot lucks. Today's lunchtime bash marked Halloween. On the menu was a meat and rice dish that resembled a cat litter box, a mud pie that looked... Wendy Leung
I contributed something more palatable -- Chinese chicken salad. When I make this dish, it's an inside joke among me and my friends. I hope this doesn't come as breaking news but Chinese chicken salad is not Chinese. The Chinese rarely eat raw vegetables and if we do, it never comes with crispy noodles.

In fifth grade, when I was still a new immigrant, Mrs. Werner threw a multicultural pot luck and she insisted I bring a Chinese chicken salad. I didn't know what that was but figured it was some traditional Chinese thing that I didn't understand. I was sure that my mom would know how to make it. I got really stressed out when she said she had no idea.

We ended up making fried rice, an ethnic yet non-offensive dish that drew praise from the PTA president. I didn't get in trouble for not bringing the salad and went home relieved albeit still unsure what Chinese chicken salad was. 
]]> Keep pedaling, Pedal Spin tag:www.insidesocal.com,2009:/rcnow//405.147922 2009-10-30T20:03:26Z 2009-10-30T20:12:52Z Pedal Spin Studio, is near Victoria Gardens on 12499 Victoria Gardens Lane. Information: (909) 803-0246.Will Lester/Staff PhotographerPedal Spin Studio is marking its one-year anniversary on Wednesday with a big party. There will be food, raffle prizes and discounts on... Wendy Leung Spin.JPG
Pedal Spin Studio, is near Victoria Gardens on 12499 Victoria Gardens Lane.

Information:
(909) 803-0246.






Will Lester/
Staff Photographer


Pedal Spin Studio is marking its one-year anniversary on Wednesday with a big party. There will be food, raffle prizes and discounts on gear and membership. And oh yeah, lots of spinning. In addition to spinning classes, a DJ will be spinning, too. The bash starts at 4 p.m.

The studio, with a location in Montrose, is expanding and planning to occupy a space in the Claremont Village Expansion in spring.
]]> Bon voyage, Jack tag:www.insidesocal.com,2009:/rcnow//405.147929 2009-10-30T18:21:22Z 2009-10-30T20:16:36Z Q: Where is City Manager Jack Lam going tomorrow for vacation?Lam and Councilman Dennis Michael, led by their wives, are some of the most traveled people I know. New Zealand, Zimbabwe and Peru are just some countries they've visited.For the... Wendy Leung Q: Where is City Manager Jack Lam going tomorrow for vacation?

Lam and Councilman Dennis Michael, led by their wives, are some of the most traveled people I know. New Zealand, Zimbabwe and Peru are just some countries they've visited.

For the next several weeks, Lam and his wife, Linda, will be somewhere that's 0 to 25 degrees. They'll see seals, penguins and perhaps an orca or two.

When most Americans think of a faraway vacation, they think of spending the day at the Louvre and taking a photo in front of the Eiffel Tower.

But Linda Lam is more adventurous than that and holds the belief that the challenging corners of the world must be visited before one gets too old.

"She says, 'You can always travel to Europe on a walker,' " the city manager said.

A: Antarctica 
]]> Silver Fox performance next weekend tag:www.insidesocal.com,2009:/rcnow//405.147920 2009-10-30T16:55:32Z 2009-10-30T17:10:05Z Donna Evans, left, and Patricia Morrison practice their number "A Couple of Swells" for the Silver Fox Follies to be staged at the Lewis Family Playhouse on Nov. 6, 7 and 8. The musical performance "We Remember Hollywood" will be... Wendy Leung Silver Fox.JPGDonna Evans, left, and Patricia Morrison practice their number "A Couple of Swells" for the Silver Fox Follies to be staged at the Lewis Family Playhouse on Nov. 6, 7 and 8. The musical performance "We Remember Hollywood" will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday.

Tickets are $20 and are available at the senior center or the playhouse box office. Proceeds go toward meals for homebound seniors and programming for special needs youth.

Information: (909) 944-9929





Thomas Cordova/Staff Photographer
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