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Huff, Parents Back WVUSD In DOC Suit
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Staff Reports
Walnut/Rowland Heights – State Senator Bob Huff, R-Walnut, and a parents advocacy group have put their support behind Walnut Valley Unified School District in a legal battle with Rowland Unified.
The two school districts have been fighting over the District of Choice law, which allows WVUSD to enroll students from Rowland’s boundaries. Rowland claims that because Walnut accepts its students, Walnut is draining RUSD of resources.
Huff and Parents For Choice, a group of parents who live within Rowland Unified’s boundaries, filed court documents earlier in July backing Walnut Valley’s arguments to appeal a ruling in a lawsuit Rowland filed earlier this year, according to local reports.
A judge sided with Rowland in April, preventing Walnut from enrolling any more of Rowland’s students through the program.
Currently, the law, co-authored by Huff, allows parents to transfer students into districts of choice without permission from their home district.
Rowland Unified officials believe Walnut Valley has already transferred the maximum amount of Rowland students allowed under the law but WVUSD argues that the 10 percent cap is rolling, meaning that as students graduate or leave the district, Walnut can enroll more, reports stated.
The appeal is scheduled to go before the appellate court on Sept. 14.
The District of Choice program has been in existence for 17 years and WVUSD has participated since 1994.
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By Shannon Higgins
Walnut – Many people do not realize the importance of yearly eye exams. Dr. Carmela Larino, O.D. of Walnut Hills Optometry aims to educate patients on the importance of annual vision tests.
“Someone can function and see fine, but it might take extra effort to read books or look at a computer screen,” Larino said. “Exams can uncover where glasses may make vision more comfortable.”
Dr. Larino and her staff provide clients with friendly, professional service and conduct thorough vision exams with state-of-the-art equipment.
“We check to make sure a person’s eyes are healthy and that they’re seeing properly,” she said.
Dr. Larino also noted that many people have vision coverage as part of their insurance packages and don’t take advantage of it.
“In this economy, it’s important to take advantage of insurance coverage,” she said. “Many people don’t get eye exams until it’s too late.”
Dr. Larino has been with Walnut Hills Optometry for nearly 15 years but has lived in the community for more than 30.
“That makes me unique,” she said. “I have more invested in the community and I like to give back with vision care.”
Because of her connection with the area, Larino enjoys her profession even more as she is able to build relationships with clients and often sees them while out shopping or dining.
“I’ve had patients for 10 years,” she said. “I’ve watched them grow up.”
Right now, Dr. Larino is offering a family eye exam special. When three family members come in for exams at the same time, the fourth family member’s exam is free. She is also offering single vision frames and lenses for $69, and flattop bifocal frames and lenses for $99. For the summer sun, all sunglasses are 30 percent off with any purchase.
Walnut Hills Optometry offers a wide range of frames and contact lenses. All frame styles are current, with no style that is discontinued so they all have some type of warranty.
To make an appointment call (626) 965-3878 or (909) 594-1153. Walnut Hills Optometry is open during convenient weekend and evening hours. The office is located at 18736 E. Amar Road in Walnut.
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Walnut 76 Is A Super Facility
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By Shannon Higgins
Walnut – Walnut 76 is not just another gas station. It’s one of the only two remaining super facilities built by 76 in California and the staff serves one purpose – to help you.
“We do everything but paint cars,” Shop Manager Larry Kelsey said.
Walnut 76 can not only fill your car’s gas tank but complete mechanical repairs, oil changes, tune ups, break checks, tire alignments and smog checks. Kelsey stands behind Walnut 76’s performance 100 percent.
“We do good repairs and we’re reliable,” he said. “We take care of the customers. I have so many people that are loyal customers because we take care of them.”
Kelsey has been a mechanic for 35 years, 20 of them with Walnut 76. He lives in the area and sees customers around town all of the time. He’s even watched some customer’s children grow up.
“It’s a friendly atmosphere here,” Kelsey said. “I enjoy what I do and don’t think I could do anything else. I feel that when someone comes in with a problem, I can fix it. I don’t mind getting dirty.”
Walnut 76 is AAA approved and offers AAA customers a 10 percent discount up to $50. They also do free brake inspections, tire checks and fluid checks. Propane is also available on site. Right now, they’re offering oil changes for only $17.76 and air conditioning service for $39.76 when you bring in the coupon found in this issue of the Weekly News.
“Come check us out,” Kelsey said. “If you have a problem with anything, you let us know.”
Walnut 76 is located at 18702 Amar Road in Walnut. They can be reached at (626) 810-4688.
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Nov. 2 Election Filing Period Open
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By Shannon Higgins
Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties – The period to file candidate papers for the Nov. 2 general election is open and has a deadline of Aug. 6.
People interested in running for office must file paperwork with the respective county registrar’s office by 5 p.m. on Aug. 6. The nomination extension period for non-incumbents filing late is Aug. 11.
The following seats are up for election in Los Angeles County:
San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District, three full terms for Districts 1, 4 and 5; Three Valleys Municipal Water District, three full terms for Districts 1, 3 and 5; and Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District, two full terms for Districts 1 and 5.
The following seats are up for election in San Bernardino County:
City of Chino, two council member seats; City of Chino Hills, mayor and council members for Districts 1, 2 and 4; City of Ontario, mayor and two council members; and City of Upland, three council member seats.
Chaffey Joint Union High School District, three full-term board member seats; Chino Valley Unified School District, two full-term board member seats; Ontario-Montclair School District, three full-term board members; and Chino Basin Water Conservation District, three full terms for Divisions 1, 3 and 7.
For more information on the Nov. 2 general election, visit www.lavote.net or www.sbcounty.gov/rov.
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Two CH Boys Found Dead Near Family Home
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By Sean C. Moore
Chino Hills – Two pre-teen boys were found dead of gunshot wounds in a ravine near their family’s rural home on July 27.
Bryan Gonzalez, 12, and his 10-year-old brother, Christian Gonzalez, were found suffering from apparent gunshot wounds by a family member in a ravine near their home in the 6200 block of Mystic Canyon Drive. Sheriff’s Deputies from the Chino Hills station responded to the scene and requested medical aid from the Chino Valley Fire Department.
The brothers were later pronounced dead at the scene.
Jodi Miller, public information officer with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, confirmed that a firearm found at the scene belonged to the boys’ father and said that investigators were not currently looking for a suspect.
“Investigators believe that this incident was isolated to the two boys,” she said.
Miller said that detectives believed that the shootings were either the result of a possible murder-suicide or a double suicide, but no suicide note had been found and the motives for such a scenario remained a mystery.
“The day before—Monday—the boys had been disciplined for not doing their chores, but there was no abuse involved,” Miller said. She added that there was no evidence that the victims had ever been abused and that their parents had been “extremely cooperative” during the investigation.
“There didn’t seem to be anything out of the ordinary before this happened. They were just a regular family,” she remarked.
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Execs Sentenced After Defrauding Hundreds
Staff Reports
Rancho Cucamonga – Two top executives at an Ontario importer were sentenced to probation on July 20 after they defrauded hundreds of victims with illegally imported motorcycles, ATVs and related vehicles from China.
Kening Ma, owner of Goldenvale Inc., and Shirley Ji, vice president, were each sentenced to three years probation under the terms of a plea bargain reached April 28.
Ma, 49, was sentence to felony probation while Ji, 44, received misdemeanor probation. The two are also responsible for restitution to their victims.
Ma and Ji were arrested in March, and named in a 70-count criminal complaint including charges of conspriarcy, grand theft, possessing false or blank vehicle registration and money laundering.
Ma pleaded guilty to four felony counts of grand theft and has already served about 180 days in jail. Ji pleaded no contest to one felony count of conspiracy to commit grand theft and one felony count of grand theft.
Prosecutors allege that Ma and Ji profited from false certificates of origin for the vehicles. Up to 900 victims paid anywhere from several hundred dollars to $4,000 for vehicles that were not certified by the state Air Resources Board, making them illegal to operate in California.
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Shipyard Moves To Costa Mesa
Staff Reports
Newport Beach – A prominent part of the city’s waterfront for more than 50 years, Larson’s Shipyard is moving to Costa Mesa.
The shipyard is leaving its home of 66 years on Pacific Coast Highway because of a dispute with its landlord, according to the Orange County Register.
The underwater soils and substructure on the shipyard’s ramp fell apart, making it impossible to pull boats from the harbor. Repairs would require extensive engineering and permits, and cost about $100,000. The property owner wanted the shipyard to cover the cost, which Larson’s couldn’t afford, the Register reported.
The shipyard is now located at 1001 W. 17th Street in Costa Mesa but still retains its website and phone number.
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