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Community Newsletter 

May 2008 

DEAR COMMUNITY MEMBER, 

The Rowland Heights Community Connection is a resource 

guide connecting the unincorporated Rowland Heights 

community to County services. Within this annual publication, 

you will find valuable information on County resources and 

community updates including an “At-A-Glance” directory. 

This guide is written for your community and we want to 

include information that is of interest to you. If you have 

any comments or suggestions, please forward them to: 

County of Los Angeles - Chief Executive Office 

Office of Unincorporated Services 

723 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration 

500 W. Temple Street 

Los Angeles, CA 90012 

or E-mail your comments to: uas@ceo.lacounty.gov 

LIVING IN ROWLAND HEIGHTS 

Rowland Heights is not a city, but an unincorporated area. 

The County of Los Angeles is responsible for providing your 

municipal services including law enforcement, fire 

suppression, libraries, road maintenance, and recreation. 

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors serves as 

your “City Council” and is responsible for making policies 

that affect you. The majority of Rowland Heights is located 

within the Fourth District, however, a portion located north 

of Colima Road and west of Nogales Street is located within 

the First District. Your Supervisorial District representatives 

can be contacted at: 

First District Field Office 

3400 Aerojet Ave., Suite 240 

El Monte, CA 91731 

(626) 350-4500 

Cover photo by J. Scott Bovitz 

Fourth District Field Office 

1199 S. Fairway Dr., Suite 111 

Rowland Heights, CA 91789 

(562) 943-4351 or 

(909) 594-6561 

IMPROVE YOUR COMMUNITY! 

Join the Rowland Heights 

Community Coordinating Council 

County Board 

of Supervisors 

Gloria Molina 

First District 

Yvonne B. Burke 

Second District 

Zev Yaroslavsky 

Third District 

Don Knabe 

Fourth District 

Michael D. Antonovich 

Fifth District 

The Rowland Heights Community Coordinating Council (RHCCC) works in 

partnership with the County of Los Angeles to address quality of life issues in 

your area. The RHCCC meets on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. 

at Pathfinder Park located at 18150 E. Pathfinder Road, Rowland Heights. For 

more information, visit www.rhccc.netfirms.com. 

You can also join an existing Neighborhood Watch group. Contact the Sheriff’s 

Department at (626) 913-1715. 

To find the District you reside in, refer to the map on the back of the cover, contact 

the County Registrar at (323) 586-6192, or visit the County’s Website at 

www.lacounty.gov and click “Find Your District” link. 

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Community Updates & Improvements 

New Electronic 

Monument Sign Installed 

You may have noticed the new electronic sign 

welcoming motorists into Rowland Heights on 

the south side of Colima Road east of Nogales 

Street. The construction of the sign that includes 

a community message board, was recently 

completed and will help enhance the dissemination 

of important County information to passing 

motorists in your community. 

Graffiti Tracker Catches 

Vandals in the Act 

A high-tech system designed to curb graffiti is 

credited for an arrest of a local man accused of 

several incidents of graffiti vandalism in the 

Rowland Heights area. Los Angeles County 

Sheriff’s Deputies, using documentation 

obtained from the “Graffiti Tracker” program, 

recently arrested one of the most active graffiti 

vandals in Rowland Heights. The suspect was 

arrested and charged with multiple misdemeanor 

counts of vandalism, and is currently awaiting 

trial. Since then, there have been criminal filings 

against two additional suspects. 

Before the “Graffiti Tracker,” an arrest like this 

would not have been possible because there was 

no way of determining which vandals were doing 

the most damage or how much damage they 

were actually responsible for. The “Graffiti 

Tracker” system was created to capture and store 

graffiti data. The system gives law enforcement 

personnel real-time, street-level intelligence that 

allows them to not only focus on the worst graffiti 

offenders and their damage, but also to monitor 

potential gang violence that is associated with 

the graffiti. 

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Rowland Heights Military Recognition 

Banner Program 

To honor the dedicated service of Rowland Heights 

residents proudly serving in the United States Armed 

Forces, the Board Office and the San Gabriel Valley 

Regional Chamber of Commerce began displaying 

recognition banners along major streets of the community. 

The “Heights Military Recognition Banner Program” 

seeks to honor active military personnel by having a banner 

in their name prominently displayed on utility and light 

poles. Residents of Rowland Heights who are on active 

duty are eligible to participate in the program and receive 

a banner. The first group of approximately 54 banners was 

installed last year and will be left up indefinitely. In Rowland 

Heights they can be found on Fullerton Road, Nogales 

Avenue, Pathfinder Road and Colima Road. For more 

information, call (909) 594-6561. 

Training to be Offered to Food Retail Owners 

and Operators 

The Environmental Health Division of the Department of Public 

Health is planning a “Restaurant Summit” for all retail food 

operators of the Rowland Heights area. The objective is to 

provide education, training and information on Public Health 

requirements to assist establishments and to continue to protect 

the public’s health. All retail food owners/operators in the area 

will be notified. 

Thursday, May 22 • 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. 

Happy Harbor Restaurant 

1015 S. Nogales St., #126, Rowland Heights 

For more information on the training, please call 

(562) 345-6800. 

New Bus Stop Benches and Trash Receptacles 

New wrought iron advertising benches will soon be installed to replace the existing wooden 

ones in Rowland Heights. In addition, the new wrought iron benches will include the 

community name of Rowland Heights. New wrought 

iron trash receptacles are also planned for every bus 

stop in Rowland Heights. Advertising bench companies 

anticipate completing the installation of new wrought 

iron advertising benches by Summer 2008. The 

Department of Public Works anticipates to complete 

installation of wrought iron trash receptacles in Fall 

2008. The is all part of the County’s continued effort 

to enhance the aesthetic of streets in the unincorporated communities. If you see a bus stop 

that requires maintenance or has excess trash, call (626) 458-3961.

Jellick Digital 

Literacy Center 

and Library Opens! 

Jellick Elementary School 

1400 S. Jellick Avenue 

Rowland Heights 

(626) 964-1275 

Hours: Wednesdays and 

Fridays, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

A grand opening ceremony was held on March 7th to celebrate the new Digital Learning 

Center at Jellick Elementary School. A $132,000 grant from the County of Los Angeles will 

enable students and their families to access 20 laptop computers and a variety of software. 

All computers have access to the Internet and printers. A Community Laptop Program allows 

residents to check out a computer after completion of 12 hours of computer training. At the 

ceremony, Jellick kindergarteners performed for the crowds and members of the community 

read to students in celebration of Read Across 

America Week. 

The grant also funded an extensive multilingual 

book section for the school’s new Wonder of 

Reading Library, where adult and children’s books 

are available in English, Spanish, Korean and 

Chinese. According to Jellick Principal Helene 

Zimmerman, “Being literate is more than the 

ability to read and comprehend a book; it is 

the ability to access and share information in 

our global world.” 

Upgrades to Your Local Parks 

Grand Opening Held for 

Carolyn Rosas Park 

Community Fitness Center 

A grand opening celebration was held in March 

2008 to commemorate the completion of the 

new 2,500-square-foot facility constructed 

adjacent to the existing community building. 

New to the park is a fitness room, kitchen, 

restrooms, storage areas, and an office. The 

project complements the existing outdoor 

activity areas with a new, 1,700-square-foot outdoor exercise area and landscaping for tai-chi 

and other aerobic activities. Drop by and take advantage of this new community resource. 

Schabarum County Park Project 

The 589-acre Schabarum Regional County Park will undergo three refurbishment projects in 

2008. Look forward to the new rest area for equestrians along the multi-use trail on the east 

end of the park in Summer 2008. The rest area will be landscaped and include hitching posts 

and watering stations. Also, new play area equipment is scheduled to be installed in early 

Summer 2008. Pedestrian bridges along with two vehicle bridges will also be refurbished 

and are scheduled to be completed early Winter 2008. 

Managing Local 

Traffic Signals Will 

Offer Smoother 

Traffic Flow 

Rowland Heights will add 34 traffic signals 

on Nogales Street, Fairway Drive, Colima 

Road, and Fullerton Road to the County’s 

central traffic management system. The 

traffic management system will allow the 

traffic engineers to analyze troubled 

areas for timing improvements and alert 

maintenance staff to intersection 

malfunctions for faster response. 

Additionally, the Nogales Street Traffic 

Signal Synchronization Project will include 

design and construction of synchronization 

improvements on Nogales Street. Traffic 

signals will be upgraded to include a 

vehicle detector in the pavement that will 

detect the presence of vehicles, coordinate 

the timing of the signals between 

intersections, and automatically adjust 

the signals to move vehicles through 

the intersections more efficiently. 

Construction will begin in 2009. 

Bill Blevins Park 

Children of all ages will enjoy the new playground 

equipment scheduled for installation at Blevins 

Park. The construction is expected to be completed 

early Summer 2008. 

Rowland Heights Park 

New playground equipment was installed that 

now meets the standards of the American with 

Disabilities Act. One structure was built for kids 

ages 2 to 5 years and a larger structure for kids 

ages 5 to 12 years. The new playground equipment 

features a 12-foot slide, a galaxy structure for 

upper body strength and a spinner.

Special Events 

“I Love America” 

4th of July Parade 

Hacienda Heights 

Friday, July 4, 9:00 a.m. 

Join in on the celebration at this annual 4th of 

July parade celebrating our country’s founding. 

The parade route travels from Stimson Avenue 

and Colima Boulevard and proceeds north on 

Stimson Avenue ending at Steinmetz Park. 

Buckboard Day Festival 

October 2008 


1500 S. Banida Avenue, Rowland Heights 

The 39th Annual Buckboard Day Family Festival 

is held annually at Rowland Heights Park in 

October. The popular event is co-sponsored by 

the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks 

and Recreation. In addition to live music, this 

year’s Festival will also include activities for children. 

Non-profit organizations from the community 

are invited to participate by sponsoring an information, 

crafts, food, or game booth. There is no charge 

for participating, but space is limited. For additional 

information, call (626) 912-6774. 

18th Annual Operation 

Safe Community Festival 

April 2009 

Rowland Heights Park (626) 912-6774 

Meet your local public safety representatives 

from the LA County Sheriff’s Department, Fire 

Department, and California Highway Patrol. Join 

your neighbors and community partners as 

more than 20 organizations host informational 

booths and activities to promote public safety 

and educate the Rowland Heights community 

on preparedness. 


Taste of the Heights – 

A Night Under the Stars 

May 21, 2008, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 

Pathfinder Community Regional Park (upper level) 

18150 E. Pathfinder Road, Rowland Heights 

(562) 690-0933 

The whole family will enjoy this annual 

community celebration that includes 

music, fine food, wine tasting, and a 

fun zone for children. Local 

restaurants showcase fine food to 

demonstrate the cultural diversity 

of the “Heights.” Please contact 

your local park for ticket 

information. 

Annual Public Safety Appreciation Luncheon 

Recognizing our Hometown Heroes 

Thursday, November 13, 2008 

Pacific Palms Conference Center and Resort 

The Rowland Heights Community is invited to join the public celebration as the men and 

women who serve the County of Los Angeles unincorporated areas are honored. Last year 

over 500 attendees joined as honorees from the Sheriff, Fire, County Police, and the 

California Highway Patrol were recognized. Please contact the Public Safety Luncheon 

Committee at (909) 594-6561 for more information. 

Puente Hills 2008 Concerts in the Park 

Concerts and parking are free and held at Schabarum Regional County Park on 

Tuesday evenings from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Please call (626) 336-4937 or visit 

www.concertsinthepark.com for more information. 

July 8 | The Diamonds 

50s Rock ‘n’ Roll. 

July 15 | Le Jazz Hot - Dwight Kennedy 

Jazz Band. 

July 22 | Nitro Express 

Country Western. 

July 29 | Cold Duck 

A premier dance band and one 

of the most versatile groups. 

August 5 | Mariachi Juvenil Relampago 

An evening of Mariachi music. 

August 12 | The Answer 

Classic Rock. 

August 19 | Mel Carter 

Witness a piece of pop history as he sings 

the hit “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me.” 

Get Produce Fresh from the Farm at the Farmers Market! 

Jack Newe’s Farmers Market – Every Saturday, drizzle or shine • 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

Southland Christian School, 1920 S. Brea Canyon Cutoff Road 

(near the southwest corner of Colima Road and Fairway Drive)

Department of Parks & Recreation 

www.lacountyparks.org 

Carolyn Rosas Park 

18500 E. Farjardo Street 


(626) 854-5557 | Fax: (626) 912-3011 

YOUTH 

Park Hours: Sunrise to Sunset 

Staff Hours: 

Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Sunday, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

After School Day Camp 6 - 12 years 

September 2008 through June 2009 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

Monday through Friday Fee: $25/week 

After School Snack Program 18 years and under 


Monday through Friday Fee: No Charge 

Computer Program 6 - 17 years 

Mondays and Fridays (year-round) 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

Fee: No Charge 

Hula Dancing 6 - 12 years 

July 2008 through 

August 2008 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. 


Los Angeles County Track Club 7 - 16 years 

Tuesdays and 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. 

Thursdays (seasonal) Fee: No Charge 

Martial Arts 8 years and up 

Wednesdays (year-round) 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 


Mommy and Me Fun Time 1-1/2 - 3 years 

September 2008 through May 2009 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 

Tuesdays and Thursdays Fee: No Charge 

Open Patio Tennis Lessons 5 - 12 years 

Fridays (year-round) 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 


Sheriff’s Youth Activities League 6 - 17 years 

July 2008 through August 2008 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 


Monday through Friday Fee: No charge 

Spring Day Camp Program 6 - 12 years 

April 2009 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

Fee: $50/week 

Summer Day Camp Program 6 - 12 years 

July 2008 through August 2008 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 


Summer Lunch Program 18 years and under 



Summer Snack Program 18 years and under 



Tiny Tots 3-1/2 - 5 years 

September 2008 through May 2009 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Fee: $50/month 

Toy Loan Program 6 - 14 years 

Thursdays (year-round) 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 


Winter Day Camp Program 6 - 12 years 

December 2008 through January 2009 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 


Wrestling Club 6 - 18 years 

Tuesdays and Thursdays (year round) 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 


ADULTS 

Card Club 18 years and up 

Third Saturday of each month (year-round) 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 


Hula Dancing 18 years and up 



SPECIAL EVENTS 

Jeff Annoreno 

Park Supervisor 

Puente Hills Mall - Halloween at the Mall All ages 

Friday, October 31, 2008 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 


Community Toy Giveaway 14 years and under 

December 2008 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 


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Pathfinder Community Regional Park 

18150 E. Pathfinder Road 


(562) 690-0933 | Fax: (562) 690-8582 

YOUTH 



Staff Hours: 



Sunday, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Open Patio Tennis Program 5 - 7 years 

Mondays (year-round) 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

Fee: $25/week 

Rowland Heights Community 

Coordinating Council All ages 

Second Monday of each month (year-round) 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 


Tap, Ballet, Cheer & Hip Hop 4 - 14 years 


Fee: $50/8-week session 

Tennis Lessons (Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced) 6 years and up 

Fridays (year-round) 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 

Saturdays (year-round) 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 

Fee: TBA 

Youth Tennis Outreach Program 6 - 12 years 


Fee: $40/6-week session 

ADULTS 

Aerobics 18 years and up 

Tuesdays and Thursdays (year-round) 10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 


China Painting 18 years and up 

Tuesdays (year-round) 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 


Line Dancing Lessons 18 years and up 

Tuesdays (year-round) 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 


Social Dance Lessons 18 years and up 


Fee: $5/lesson 

Table Tennis 18 years and up 

Mondays and Tuesdays (year-round) 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

SENIORS 

Pathfinder Asian American Seniors Association 55 years and up 

June 2008 through March 2009 

Mondays 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

Tuesdays 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

Fee: $15/Annual Membership 

Pathfinder Seniors Club 55 years and up 

Fridays (year-round) 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 


Rowland Seniors Club 55 years and up 

Wednesdays (year-round) 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 



Senor Canasta Club 55 years and under 





Tim Tuyen 

Park Supervisor 

Taste of the Heights All ages 

May 2009 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 

Fee: $15/person


1500 S. Banida Avenue 


(626) 912-6774 | Fax: (626) 912-6772 

YOUTH 


Staff Hours: 



Sunday, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

After School Program 5 - 12 years 


Fee: $25/week 

Cheerleading All ages 

October 2008 through December 2009 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 


Karen’s Kids 

Singing and dance performance group 7 - 17 years 

Tuesdays and Thursdays (year-round) 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 

Fee: TBA 

Mommy and Me Fun Time 2 - 3 years 

September 2008 through May 2009 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 

Tuesdays and Thursdays Fee: $5/week 

Summer Day Camp Program 5 - 12 years 

July 2008 through August 2008 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 


Table Tennis All ages 

Sundays (year-round) 12:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 


Tiny Tots 3-1/2 - 5 years 

September 2008 through May 2009 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. 

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Fee: No Charge 

Young Olympians Dance 5 - 15 years 



Young Olympians Martial Arts 5 - 15 years 


Fee: TBA 


Daniel Lopez 

Park Director 

Puente Hills Mall – 

Halloween at the Mall All ages 

Friday, October 31, 2008 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 


Thanksgiving Dinner Celebration All ages 

November 2008 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 


Here Comes Santa All ages 

December 2008 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 


Operation Safe Community Festival All ages 

April 2009 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 


Easter Egg Hunt 12 year and under 

April 2009 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 


FREE Trees Available 

The County of Los Angeles Fire Department, Forestry Division, 

provides forest tree seedlings free of charge to Rowland 

Heights residents for erosion control and windbreaks. 

Professional foresters can also meet with you on site to advise 

you on issues such as tree care and plant growth, erosion 

control, insects and diseases, fire safe landscaping, and 

drought tolerant landscaping. Foresters are also available for 

school and youth presentations on fire safety, erosion control, 

urban forestry, trees, and the environment. 

Call the San Dimas Forestry Unit at (909) 599-4615 for more 

information. 


Regional Parks 

Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park 

120 Via Verde Drive 

San Dimas, CA 91773 

(909) 599-8411 | Fax: (909) 599-6020 

Park Hours: April 1st through September 30th: Sunrise to 9:00 p.m. 

October 1st through March 31st: Sunrise to 7:00 p.m. 

Closed Christmas Day 

Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park is a 1,975-acre facility featuring a 250 

surface area lake and 14 miles of multi-use trails. Bonelli Park offers a 

wide variety of water-related recreational activities, camping (RV and 

tent), and horseback riding and biking along with a variety of special 

events. During the summer season, a Junior Lifeguard program offers 

training for youth. 

All vehicles and boats subject to vehicle entry and boat launch fees. 

Additional park facilities: Raging Waters (909) 802-2200 

East Shore RV Park (909) 599-8355 

Puddingstone Hot Tubs (909) 592-2222 

AK Equestrian Center (909) 599-8830 

Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area 

15501 East Arrow Highway 

Irwindale, CA 91706 

(626) 334-1065 | Fax: (626) 812-9196 

Park Hours: March 1st through October 31st: 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

November 1st through February 28th: 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 


This 836-acre recreational facility has a 70-acre lake for non-motorized 

boating, fishing, picnicking, hiking, biking and swimming along with 

various special events. Nature Center staff offers walking tours. During 

the summer, a Junior Lifeguard program provides training for youth. 

All vehicles and boats subject to vehicle entry and boat launch fees. 


Peter F. Schabarum 

Regional County Park 

17250 East Colima Road 


(626) 854-5560 | Fax: (626) 913-7873 

Park Hours: October through March: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

April through September: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 


Parking fees: $4 per vehicle entry fee (weekends and holidays) 

This 620-acre facility offers natural open space and multi-use trails 

along with areas for group picnics, youth camping, soccer, and tennis. 

The facility also includes an equestrian center. 

Additional park facilities: Ray’s Equestrian Center (626) 810-4229 

Whittier Narrows 

Recreation Area 

750 S. Santa Anita Avenue 

South El Monte, CA 91733 

(626) 575-5526 

Park Hours: Sunrise to Sunset daily (closed on Christmas Day) 

Parking fees: $4 per vehicle entry fee (weekends and holidays) 

This facility offers sports fields, picnic areas, fishing lake, walking/ 

jogging pathways, model airplane and boating areas, rifle range, BMX 

track, community garden, and horseback riding. 

Whittier Narrows 

Natural Area & Nature Center 

1000 North Durfee Avenue 


(626) 575-5523 | Fax: (626) 443-5359 

Nature Area Hours: From Dawn to Dusk 

Nature Center Hours: Fall and Winter: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Spring and Summer: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 


Bordering the San Gabriel River, this 400-acre sanctuary of riparian 

woodland features four lakes, including many plants and animals 

native to wetland communities. Docent trainings, Junior Ranger 

programs, and nature day camps are available.

Department of Beaches & Harbors 

Burton Chase Park 

13650 Mindanao Way 

Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 

Programs include: 

• Bird Watching Experience 

• Harbor & Surf Kayaking 

• Water Youth Program & Camp 

• FREE 4th of July Fireworks 

July 4, 2008, 9:00 p.m. 

• FREE Marina Del Rey 

Summer Concerts 2008 

(310) 305-9503 

http://beaches.co.la.ca.us 

• Discover Marina Del Rey Day: 

Sunday, October 12, 2008 

11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

• Marina Del Rey Holiday Boat Parade: 

Saturday, December 13, 2008 

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

• New Years Eve Fireworks: 

Wednesday, December 31, 2008 

11:59 p.m. to 12:05 a.m. 

Puente Hills Landfill Native 

Habitat Preservation Authority 

7702 Washington Avenue, Suite C Andrea Gullo, Executive Director 

Whittier, CA 90602 

(562) 945-9003 | www.habitatauthority.org 

The Habitat Authority is dedicated to restore open space and provide opportunities 

for outdoor education and recreation. All trails are open sunrise to sunset, 

except during extreme or hazardous weather conditions or red flag days 

(extreme fire hazard days). 

Local Trails: For detailed maps and more information, log onto the Habitat 

Authorities Web site or contact the office. 

Community Outreach: The Habitat Authority is available by appointment to 

provide ranger lead hikes, and general presentations. The Junior Ranger program 

is offered for children in surrounding communities. If you would like a Junior 

Ranger Program for your class or group, contact Ranger Francine Godoy at 

(310) 858-7272, Ext. 150. 

Join the County in Reducing Plastic Bag Litter! 

Did you know that Los Angeles County residents consume 

approximately six billion plastic bags each year? The County is 

committed to reducing the amount of plastic bags that end up 

along roadways or in storm drains, or make their way to the 

ocean. Here are a few simple things you can do to help: 

• Use canvas (or other reusable bags) when shopping 

• Give your clean plastic bags back to your grocer for recycling 

• Reuse plastic bags you have on subsequent shopping trips 

• Insist on recycled-content paper bags at the market 

For more information on this and other efforts, call 

(888)CLEAN LA or log onto www.888CleanLA.com. 

New Law Regarding Cell Phone Use in 

California Takes Effect July 1, 2008 

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reminds 

you that effective July 1, 2008, California law will: 

• Prohibit the use of “hand-held” cell phones among drivers 

18 years and older, except for emergency calls to law 

enforcement and public safety agencies, and for certain 

commercial vehicles for which the law’s effective date is 

July 1, 2011. 

• Prohibit a driver under the age of 18 years from using ANY 

wireless device, even if equipped with a hands-free or 

mobile service device, except during an emergency. 

Digital Television 

In less than a year, the country will change the way it sends 

television signals. Your TV signal is switching to “digital.” After 

February 17, 2009, most of the old analog signals will be gone 

and most of the stations will use only the new digital signals. 

What does this mean to you? 

• If all of your TVs are hooked up to cable or satellite, you will 

continue to get your TV after the switch. Check with your 

cable or satellite company to be sure. 

• If you have digital TV, you are ready for the switch. If your 

TV is more than 10 years old it probably is not digital. If it 

is less than 10 years old, ask the manufacturer if your TV 

is “analog-only.” 

• If you have an analog-only TV with a roof top antenna or 

“rabbit ears,” you will need to purchase a converter box. 

For more information, call (888) 225-5322 or (888) 835-5322 

(TTY) or visit www.dtv.gov. 


Community Services 

Rowland Heights Library 

1850 Nogales Street 


(626) 912-5348 | www.colapublib.org 

Monday through Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 

Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Sunday: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Sign up at the library in the spring for reading fun all summer. 

There is a homework center to support the educational 

needs of students from local schools. For more information 

on specific programs and program schedules, please call the library or look in the 

“Calendar of Events” section of the County Library Web site at www.colapublib.org. 

Summer Reading Program 2008 

Kids: “Catch the Reading Bug!” Program – June 2008 through August 2008 

Young Adults: “Metamorphosis” Program – June 2008 through August 2008 

Department of Community & Senior Services 

San Gabriel Valley Service Center 

1441 Santa Anita Avenue 


(626) 575-5431 | www.ladcss.org 

Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 


Susana S. Rogers 

Community Library Manager 

The San Gabriel Valley Service Center welcomes Rowland Heights residents to its program 

and services. Services provided include: emergency food assistance, volunteer programs for 

adults and youth, senior training and employment opportunities, consumer services and 

assistance completing forms. We provide information and referrals, various classes, workshops 

and support groups in multi-languages. Coming soon! Alzheimer Caregiver Support 

Meetings, Domestic Violence Counseling and Education, Health and Consumer Workshops. 

ACTIVITY DAYS HOURS LANGUAGES 

Basic Computer Class Tues/Thurs 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Spanish/English 

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

Boy Scout Meetings Tues 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Multi-lingual* 

Brain Fitness for Seniors 

Computer Class Tues/Thurs/Fri 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. English 

Emergency Food Assistance 1st & 4th Wed 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Multi-lingual* 

English as a Second Mon/Wed/Fri 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Multi-lingual* 

Language Class 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

Foster Care Support Once/month 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Spanish/English 

Meetings (call for schedule) 

Parenting Class Twice/month 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Spanish/English 

Toy Loan Tues/Thurs 2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Multi-lingual* 

* English, Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese) 

County Library Offers Online 

Homework Help to Students 

Live Homework Help is the County 

Library’s free online homework assistance 

program. Students in grades 4-12 can get 

help online from expert tutors in Math, 

English, Social Studies and Science daily 

from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. For more 

information, or to use Live Homework 

Help, visit the County Library Website. 

“Free Wireless Internet Access” is available 

to library card holders with laptop computers. 

Bring your WiFi-capable laptop to the 

library to take advantage of wireless 

Internet access. 

From your home computer, with a free 

County Public Library card, you can have 

access to a variety of helpful services. 

Just apply at any one of the County’s 84 

public libraries and have free access to 

full-text magazines, newspapers and 

other resources! To access these 

resources, go to www.colapublib.org, 

click on “Find Articles and More” at the 

top of the page, select the resource you 

want, and enter your library card number. 

ATTENTION 

TEACHERS & STUDENTS! 

GENERATION EARTH provides middle and 

high school teachers and student leaders 

with a variety of FREE tools to create 

environmental programs at their school. 

Call (818) 623-4856 for more information.

The Community 

Development Commission (CDC) 

2 Coral Circle 

Monterey Park, CA 91765 

(323) 890-7204 

www.lacdc.org 

The CDC focuses on Housing Assistance, Community Development, Housing Development and 

Preservation, and Economic Development. The following CDC funded resources are available: 

Economic Redevelopment Loan Program – (323) 890-7044 

Loans are available to eligible businesses for real estate, equipment, working capital, and business 

expansion that create low- and moderate-income jobs. 

Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) – (562) 347-4663 or (800) 731-4663 

www.hacola.org 

The Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) provides rental assistance to eligible, low-income 

families to rent safe, decent, high-quality housing in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles 

County. 

Home Improvement Grants and Loans – (323) 890-7239 

Grants and low interest deferred loans are available to qualified residents for home improvement 

such as plumbing, electrical, roofing, painting, handicap access and more. Each program has its 

own income eligibility requirement. You may obtain additional information and an application 

form from the CDC website at www.lacdc.org. 

Homeownership Opportunity Program – (323) 890-7281 

Through various resources, the Community Development Commission offers financial assistance 

with below market rate loan programs to first-time homebuyers. The CDC also participates 

in various events at different locations throughout Los Angeles County. To obtain event information 

in your area, you may call (323) 890-7034. 

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funds various Community-Based 

Organizations (CBOs). Below are the CDBG-funded CBOs currently providing services for 

residents of the Rowland Heights area: 

Housing Rights Center – (800) 477-5977 

Educates the public on their rights to fair housing and working with the housing industry to ensure 

that existing fair housing laws are followed. 

Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority – Community Helpline: (877) 541-2525 or 

24-hours a day contact: (800) 339-6993 or 2-1-1 

Assists homeless individuals by contracting with several nonprofit organizations to provide 

24-hour shelter, meals, transportation, case management and a variety of other appropriate services. 

Shelter Partnership – (213) 688-2188 

Collects and distributes clothing and household items to homeless shelters through their Shelter 

Resource Bank. 

Veterans in Community Service – (562) 204-0541 

The Handyworker Program provides minor home repairs and rehabilitation services to eligible 

low- and moderate-income households. 

Rio Hondo AIDS Project – (562) 698-3850 

Provides a Case Management Program available to clients with HIV/AIDS, which includes counseling, 

food and groceries, transportation services, on-site mental health counseling, chiropractic services, 

medical and dental referrals, therapy, and social services. 

New Health and 

Human Services 

Web site! 

www.LACountyHelps.org 

The LACountyHelps.org Web site 

provides a safe, secure, confidential 

way for County residents to research 

and see if they are eligible for a variety 

of helpful services and benefits. Users 

will receive interactive contact information 

with links to local County offices which 

provide the services and driving directions 

to these offices. 

Services included on the site are: 

Medi-Cal, Healthy Families, Healthy Kids 

child health and disability prevention 

program, in-home supportive services, 

child care resources and referral 

information, foster family recruitment, 

and adoption services. 

The site is available in both English 

and Spanish, with plans to expand to 

other languages in the near future. If 

you do not have Internet access at 

home, you may go to any Los Angeles 

County Public Library to obtain online 

access. 

Become a member 

of the Community 

Emergency Response 

Team (CERT) 

The CERT Program educates community 

members on disaster preparedness. 

Participants are trained in basic disaster 

response skills, such as fire safety, light 

search and rescue, team organization, 

and disaster medical operations. 

For information on the CERT program 

and an upcoming class near you, 

please contact (888) CERT939 or e-mail 

the Los Angeles County Fire Department 

at CERT@fire.lacounty.gov. 


Your Public Safety is a Priority 

Walnut/Diamond Bar Sheriff’s Station 

21695 E. Valley Blvd. 

Walnut, CA 91789 

(909) 595-2264 or (626) 913-1715 

www.lasd.org 

The Walnut/Diamond Bar Sheriff’s Station is responsible for 

law enforcement services to Rowland Heights. Captain David 

E. Halm, a 27-year Department veteran, is the station commander, 

overseeing 111 sworn personnel and 36 professional staff. 


Deputy Don McMinn is your “Town Sheriff” addressing quality of 

life issues within Rowland Heights. His duties include seeking 

input and feedback on issues of importance to community 

members. If you have a community concern, please contact 

Deputy McMinn at (909) 595-2264. Deputy Joe Lomonaco serves 

as your Crime Prevention Deputy, coordinating Neighborhood 

Watch, Business Watch, and other local events. 

Rowland Heights Service Center 

1723 Fullerton Road 

Rowland Heights | (626) 965-6627 

Hours: Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

In order to provide closer interaction with your community, the Rowland Heights Service 

Center was opened. The Service Center is staffed primarily by volunteers, who speak a variety 

of languages, including English, Chinese, Korean, and Spanish. 

Volunteers on Patrol (VOP) 

Community members serve as additional 

eyes and ears of patrol personnel, and assist 

the public at the Sheriff’s Station public 

counter, and at the Rowland Heights Service 

Center. For more information, contact 

Sergeant Mark Saldecke at (909) 595-2264. 

Youth Activities League 

Explorer Program 

This program is for youth between the ages 

of 14 - 21 who are interested in a career in law 

enforcement or community service. For 

more information regarding the Explorer 

program, contact Sergeant Mark Saldecke at 

(909) 595-2264. 

Youth ages 8 and above can participate in FREE year-round activities including homework 

assistance/tutoring, arts and crafts, billiards, baseball, volleyball, basketball, football, soccer, 

wrestling, and field trips. Programs are offered at Carolyn Rosas Park, 18500 E. Farjardo 

Street, Rowland Heights. For more information, contact Deputy Gary Vargas at (626) 839-6631. 

Safely Surrendered Baby Law Program 

The Safely Surrendered Baby Law Program allows a parent or anyone 

with lawful custody to surrender a newborn child, 72 hours or younger, 

to any firefighter on duty at any fire station or to any hospital staff at a 

hospital in Los Angeles County. 

For more information, visit www.babysafela.org or call 

1-877-BABY-SAFE (222-9723). 

Fire Safety 

The Los Angeles County Fire Department services 

the Rowland Heights community. Additional fire 

stations located in the vicinity also respond to 

emergency response calls within Rowland Heights. 

For more information on fire department safety 

tips, programs and services, log onto 

www.fire.lacounty.gov. 

Fire Station 119 Fire Station 145 

20480 E. Pathfinder Rd. 1525 S. Nogales Ave. 

Walnut, CA 91789 Rowland Heights, CA 91748 

(909) 598-4290 (626) 854-3486 

Meet your 2007 Rowland Heights 

Public Safety Honorees! 

The following local public safety personnel were 

honored at the annual Public Safety Appreciation 

Luncheon highlighting the outstanding work of 

your public safety officers. The event is hosted 

annually in November to recognize hometown 

heroes who protect your community. (Event 

details on page 4.) 

Deputy Ming L. Feng 

Walnut/Diamond Bar 

Station – Los Angeles 

County Sheriff’s 

Department 

Officer Ryan Monahan 

California Highway Patrol 

Santa Fe Springs Office 

Captain Tim Putich 

Los Angeles County 

Fire Department 

Fire Station 145 

Report Graffiti As Soon As You See It, 

7 Days a Week! 

Graffiti clean-up services are available seven days 

a week. For graffiti removal in Rowland Heights, 

please contact the Los Angeles County Graffiti 

Hotline at (800) 675-4357.

Brush Clearance 

On Tuesday, August 21, 2007, the Los Angeles County Fire Department 

responded to a brush fire in Hacienda Heights. Approximately 100 acres 

burned and over 300 firefighters responded. Fortunately, there were no 

injuries or loss of property. 

The Los Angeles County Fire Department will begin annual residential 

brush inspections, starting May 1, 2008. Please follow these simple tips: 

• Remove flammable vegetation and other combustible growth within 

30 feet of any structures. 

• Landscape using drought-tolerant and fire-resistant plants. 

• Space trees and shrubs a minimum of 15 feet apart (or three times 

their diameter) from other shrubs. 

• Remove dead branches, leaves and all stacks of combustible materials. 

• Stack wood at least 30 feet from structures. 

• Remove flammable vegetation within 10 feet of wood piles. 

For more information on brush clearance and brush clearance vendors: 

http://fire.lacounty.gov/Fire Prevention/PDFs/BrushClearance.pdf 

http://fire.lacounty.gov/Forestry/BrushManagementHazardReduction 

Contractors.asp 

Coping with Coyotes 

Agricultural Commissioner / Weights and Measures 

(626) 575-5462 | http://acwm.co.la.ca.us/scripts/coyo/htm 

Coyotes are often sighted in Rowland Heights. There are important 

precautions to take to discourage coyote visits to your property: 

• Never leave small children unattended in areas where 

coyotes are known to be, even in your yard. 

• Keep small pets indoors. Keep pet food indoors or promptly 

remove dishes when pets complete their meal outside. 

• Outdoor lights with motion sensors may keep coyotes 

from your property at night. 

• Clear brush and dense weeds from around your property; 

this deprives rodents of shelter and reduces cover for 

coyotes who search for rodents for food. 

• Maintain trash cans with secure lids that will not open if 

tipped over. Put trash out the morning of pick-up. 

• Do not feed or provide water for coyotes or other wildlife. 

It is against the law to feed coyotes. 

Animal Care & Control 

Animal Shelter 

4275 N. Elton Street | Baldwin Park, CA 91706 

(626) 962-3577 

Shelter Hours: 

Monday through Thursday: 12:00 noon to 7:00 p.m. 

Friday and Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Sunday and Holidays: Closed 

Emergency services are available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week 

Adopt a Pet 

Adoption fees for first time adoptions are $33 for cats and $38 for 

dogs. Fees include the pets’ initial vaccinations, spay/neutering 

costs, and microchips. 

Every Pet Owner is Required to Follow These Laws: 

• The Leash Law - it is not permitted to let your dog run loose day 

or night, with or without a license. 

• Rabies Vaccination Requirements - rabies vaccinations must be 

kept current for all dogs and cats. 

• Annual Licensing Requirements - a license tag must be purchased 

annually for dogs and cats and secured to their collar. 

• Provide Animals Proper Shelter - animals must have access to 

shelter from rain and sun at all times. 

• Provide Animals Food and Water - failing to provide an animal 

with adequate food or water is punishable by the State Penal Code. 

• Transportation of Animals - it is not permissible to transport any 

dog in the back or bed of any open truck or other open vehicle 

while traveling on a County road, street, highway, lane or alley. 

• Anti-Tethering - With few exceptions, no person shall tether, 

fasten, chain, tie, or restrain, a dog to a tree, fence, dog house 

or any other stationary object. 

• Mandatory Spay/Neuter & Microchip Ordinance - All dogs must 

be spayed or neutered and microchipped unless the pet is 

qualified for an “exemption.” 

For additional information, visit http://animalcare.lacounty.gov 

or call (626) 962-3577. 

New Program in Place to Prosecute Animal Cruelty Cases 

A new program is in place to ensure uniformity throughout the 

county in prosecuting animal cruelty cases and to let the public 

know abuse of an animal will not be tolerated. Deputy District 

Attorney Deborah Knaan will serve as the Los Angeles County 

Animal Cruelty Case Coordinator. As a result of this new program, 

prosecutors and law enforcement officers throughout Los Angeles 

County will be better trained to investigate and 

prosecute animal abuse cases and all 

branch offices will designate a specific 

deputy district attorney to prosecute 

animal cruelty cases. Anyone who 

has information on animal 

cruelty should call the 

Walnut/Diamond Bar 

Sheriff’s Station at 

(909) 595-2264 or 

(626) 913-1715. 


CALL 2-1-1 FOR 

FREE INFORMATION ON 

COUNTY SERVICES 

Free, confidential, multilingual, TTY accessible 

information is available 24 hours, 7 days a week. 

• Code enforcement 

• Food and shelter assistance 

• Help with landlord-tenant issues 

• Employment resources 

• Assistance with Medi-Cal and food stamps 

• Help with care for aging parents 

• Parenting resources 

• Health and legal services 

• and much, much more 

www.211LACounty.org 

Please Check with Regional Planning 

Before You Sign a Commercial Lease 

(213) 974-6411 | Fax: (213) 626-0434 

e-mail: zoningldcc@planning.lacounty.gov 

Business owners should do the following before 

signing a lease for commercial space: 

1. Verify that your business is a permitted use 

based on the property zoning. 

2. Check with Regional Planning to verify whether 

there are any zoning violations in the center. 

Regional Planning cannot accept or approve 

your application until all violations have been 

abated at the location. 

3. Verify that there is sufficient parking in the 

center and whether your business will require 

additional parking. If the parking needs from 

existing legal businesses already reach or 

exceed the number of parking spaces allowed, 

you need to obtain additional approvals from 

Regional Planning. 

Any of these issues may delay opening your 

business even if you have already signed your 

lease with the property owner. To protect your 

interests, contact Regional Planning before you 

sign your lease. 


Residential Trash & Recycling Services 

United Pacific Waste Department of Public Works 

Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 

(866) 699-7600 Ext. 114 (800) 993-5844 

United Pacific Waste (UPW) is the only hauler in the Rowland Heights Franchise Area. The 

trash carts must be at the curbside before 6:00 a.m. on your collection day. Each cart is serviced 

separately, at different times of the day. 

What do I put 

in the BROWN 

container? 

What do I put 

in the BLUE 

container? 

What do I put 

in the GREEN 

container? 

YES 

Food waste, foam cups 

and plates, cat litter, 

everything else 

Aluminum, steel and tin 

cans; plastic and glass; 

Paper products – 

newspapers, magazines, 

phone books, cardboard, 

copy paper, junk mail 

Grass, leaves, plants and 

weeds, garden trimmings, 

tree limbs, wood chips 

NO 

Recyclables, green waste, 

household hazardous waste 

Food waste, foam cups 

and plates, cat litter, 

household hazardous waste 

Palm fronds, plastic bags, 

food waste, foam cups and 

plates, cat litter, household 

hazardous waste 

Annual Bulky Item Clean-Up 

Residents and businesses of Rowland Heights receive a FREE Annual Curbside Bulky Item 

pick-up service. UPW also collects bulky items twice per year at no additional charge, 

year-round. To arrange for a bulky item pick-up, or questions regarding what can be discarded, 

call UPW at (866) 699-7600. 

If your regular 

pick-up day is on: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 

Your bulky item Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, 

clean-up day will be: June 7 June 14 June 21 June 28 July 12 

How to Request Street Lights Through 

the Department of Public Works 

(800) 618-7575 or write to: 

Bill Winter, Assistant Deputy Director, Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, 

Attn: Traffic & Lighting Division, P.O. Box 1460, Alhambra, CA 91802-1460 

The Department of Public Works (DPW) administers the street lighting program which 

is funded through property tax assessments. Southern California Edison (SCE) installs 

the street lights and responds to maintenance calls. Upon receipt of a street lighting 

request, DPW will: 

• Determine if your area is part of an existing County Lighting District. 

• If you are not in the district, DPW will prepare a petition for a community member 

to circulate among the affected property owners. Annual assessments are $5 per 

single-family homes, with higher rates for other land uses. 

• Once the petition is signed by at least 60% of the property owners and verified by 

DPW, an engineer’s report and a formal ballot proceeding is initiated. The ballots are 

then sent out to the property owners within the petition area. If a majority of the 

weighted ballots are returned in opposition to being part of the district, then the 

proceeding is terminated. Otherwise, the territory becomes part of the lighting district 

and street lights are generally installed by SCE within 4 to 6 months. 

Note: To report a problem with an existing street light, contact SCE at (800) 611-1911.

Rowland Heights At-A-Glance Directory 

Emergencies 9-1-1 

Freeway/Roadside Non-emergency Service 3-9-9 

2-1-1 L.A. County 2-1-1 

Abandoned Vehicles 2-1-1 or (213) 974-6483 

Air Quality Concerns 

Sanitation District - odor complaints (562) 699-7411 

Sanitation District - after hours (562) 692-5628 

South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) (800) 288-7664 

Animal Care & Control (626) 962-3577 

Board of Supervisors 

First District Field Office (626)350-4500 

Fourth District Field Office (562) 943-4351 or (909)594-6561 

Chamber of Commerce 

South East San Gabriel Valley 

Regional Chamber of Commerce (909)860-1904 

Child Abuse Hotline (24 hours) (800) 540-4000 

Child/Spousal Support (323) 890-9800 

Child Care/Pre-School 

First 5 LA/Duarte Family Child Care (626)961-2096 

LA/Hillgrove Children's Center (626) 933-7102 

First 5 La/Guzman Family Day Care (626) 965-4956 

Children with Special Needs 

San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center (909) 620-7722 

Medical Therapy-Sunset School (800) 288-4584 

Parents Place Family Resource Center (626) 919-1091 

Consumer Affairs (800) 593-8222 

Domestic Violence Hotline (800)978-3600 

Environmental Health 

24-Hour Hotline (888) 700-9995 

General Information (626) 430-5200 

Fire Department - Emergencies 9-1-1 

Fire Station 119 (909) 598-4290 

Fire Station 145 (626)854-3486 

Public Information (323) 881-2472 

Garbage Waste Disposal 

United Pacific Waste (866)699-7600 

Graffiti Removal Hotline (800) 675-4357 

Hazardous Waste/Spills (800)303-0003 

Hazardous Waste Roundups (888) 253-2652 

Health Centers 

El Monte Comprehensive Health Center (800) 383-4600 

La Puente Health Center (626) 855-5300 

Los Angeles/USC Medical Center (323) 226-2622 

Pomona Health Center (909) 866-0235 

Pomona Valley Hospital (909) 865-9500 

Housing Authority (562) 347-4663 

Rehabilitation Grants and Loans (323) 890-7239 

Juror Services (213) 974-5811 

Library - Rowland Heights (626) 912-5348 

Property Tax Information (888) 807-2111 

Assessor’s Regional Office (626) 258-6001 

Parks and Recreation 

Carolyn Rosas Park (626) 854-5557 

Pathfinder Park (562) 690-0933 

Puente Hills Native Habitat Authority 

Business (562) 945-9003 

Park Ranger (310) 858-7272 Ext. 227 

Emergency Services (562) 698-1446 

Rowland Heights Park (626) 912-6774 

Schabarum Regional Park (626) 854-5560 

Steinmetz Senior Center (626) 934-7041 

Walnut Sheriff’s Youth Activities League (626) 839-6631 

Public Safety - Emergencies 9-1-1 

Walnut/Diamond Bar Sheriff’s Station (626) 913-1715 

Los Angeles County Police Dispatch (800) 834-0064 

Fire Department - Fire Station 119 (909) 598-4290 

Fire Station 145 (626) 854-3486 

California Highway Patrol (Sante Fe Springs Station) (562) 868-0503 

Dispatch (non-emergency/after-hours) (323) 982-4900 

Public Transportation 

Dial-A-Ride (800) 439-0439 

Access Services (for the disabled) (800) 827-0829 

Metrolink (800) 371-LINK 

METRO Bus Information (800) 266-6883 

Foothill Transit (800) 743-3463 

Hollywood Bowl - Park & Ride (Schabarum Park) (323) 850-2000 

Public Works 

Building and Safety (626) 961-9611 

Road Maintenance (626) 337-1277 

Sewer Maintenance (800) 675-4357 

Sidewalks, Curbs, and Gutters (626) 337-1277 

Street Lighting Maintenance (Edison) (800) 611-1911 

Street Lighting Requests (626) 300-4726 

Street/Tree Maintenance (626) 337-1277 

Traffic Safety Investigations (626) 300-4708 

Regional Planning General Information (213) 974-6411 

Zoning Enforcement (213) 974-6483 

Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Voter Information (800) 815-2666 

Birth/Death/Marriage Records, Ceremonies, License (562) 462-2137 

Real Estate Recording, Notary Oaths (562) 462-2133 

Safe Surrender Program - Toll Free (newborn infants) (877) BABYSAFE 

Schools 

Rowland Unified School District (626) 965-2541 

Hacienda La Puente Unified School District (626) 933-1000 

La Puente Valley Regional Occupational Center (626) 810-3300 

Senior Citizen Services 

Elder Abuse Hotline (877) 477-3646 

Adult Protective Services (213) 351-5401 

Senior Training/Employment (213) 738-2631 

San Gabriel Valley Service Center (626) 575-5431 

Senior Information and Assistance (213) 738-4004 

Steinmetz Senior Center (626) 934-7041 

YWCA Intervale Senior Services and Meals (626) 858-8382 

Shopping Cart Retrieval (800) 252-4613 

Social Services 

Public Assistance - Pomona Office (909) 865-5210 

San Gabriel Valley Service Center (626) 575-5431 


Residential Customer 

1 Schabarum Regional Park 

17250 E. Colima Road 


(626) 854-5560 

2 Trailview Park 

2625 S. Salerosa Drive 


(626) 333-1369 

3 Pathfinder Community 

Regional Park 



(562) 690-0933 

4 Gloria Heer Park 

18109 E. Gallineta Street 


(626) 333-1369 

5 Carolyn Rosas Park 

18500 E. Farjardo Street 


(626) 854-5557 

6 Rowland Heights Park 

1500 S. Banida Avenue 


(626) 912-6774 

7 Bill Blevins Park 

19500 E. Windrose Drive 


(626) 333-1369 

8 Rowland Heights Library 

1850 Nogales Street 


(626) 912-5348 

9 Fire Station 145 

1525 S. Nogales Street 


(626) 854-3486 

10 Fire Station 119 


Walnut, CA 91789 

(909) 598-4290 

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US Postage 

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