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Community Newsletter<br />
May 2008<br />
DEAR COMMUNITY MEMBER,<br />
The Rowland Heights Community Connection is a resource<br />
guide connecting the unincorporated Rowland Heights<br />
community to <strong>County</strong> services. Within this annual publication,<br />
you will find valuable information on <strong>County</strong> resources and<br />
community updates including an “At-A-Glance” directory.<br />
This guide is written for your community and we want to<br />
include information that is of interest to you. If you have<br />
any comments or suggestions, please forward them to:<br />
<strong>County</strong> of <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> - <strong>Chief</strong> <strong>Executive</strong> <strong>Office</strong><br />
<strong>Office</strong> of Unincorporated Services<br />
723 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration<br />
500 W. Temple Street<br />
<strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong>, CA 90012<br />
or E-mail your comments to: uas@ceo.lacounty.gov<br />
LIVING IN ROWLAND HEIGHTS<br />
Rowland Heights is not a city, but an unincorporated area.<br />
The <strong>County</strong> of <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> is responsible for providing your<br />
municipal services including law enforcement, fire<br />
suppression, libraries, road maintenance, and recreation.<br />
The <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> <strong>County</strong> Board of Supervisors serves as<br />
your “City Council” and is responsible for making policies<br />
that affect you. The majority of Rowland Heights is located<br />
within the Fourth District, however, a portion located north<br />
of Colima Road and west of Nogales Street is located within<br />
the First District. Your Supervisorial District representatives<br />
can be contacted at:<br />
First District Field <strong>Office</strong><br />
3400 Aerojet Ave., Suite 240<br />
El Monte, CA 91731<br />
(626) 350-4500<br />
Cover photo by J. Scott Bovitz<br />
Fourth District Field <strong>Office</strong><br />
1199 S. Fairway Dr., Suite 111<br />
Rowland Heights, CA 91789<br />
(562) 943-4351 or<br />
(909) 594-6561<br />
IMPROVE YOUR COMMUNITY!<br />
Join the Rowland Heights<br />
Community Coordinating Council<br />
<strong>County</strong> Board<br />
of Supervisors<br />
Gloria Molina<br />
First District<br />
Yvonne B. Burke<br />
Second District<br />
Zev Yaroslavsky<br />
Third District<br />
Don Knabe<br />
Fourth District<br />
Michael D. Antonovich<br />
Fifth District<br />
The Rowland Heights Community Coordinating Council (RHCCC) works in<br />
partnership with the <strong>County</strong> of <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> to address quality of life issues in<br />
your area. The RHCCC meets on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.<br />
at Pathfinder Park located at 18150 E. Pathfinder Road, Rowland Heights. For<br />
more information, visit www.rhccc.netfirms.com.<br />
You can also join an existing Neighborhood Watch group. Contact the Sheriff’s<br />
Department at (626) 913-1715.<br />
To find the District you reside in, refer to the map on the back of the cover, contact<br />
the <strong>County</strong> Registrar at (323) 586-6192, or visit the <strong>County</strong>’s Website at<br />
www.lacounty.gov and click “Find Your District” link.<br />
Rowland Heights Connection | Enriching Lives
Community Updates & Improvements<br />
New Electronic<br />
Monument Sign Installed<br />
You may have noticed the new electronic sign<br />
welcoming motorists into Rowland Heights on<br />
the south side of Colima Road east of Nogales<br />
Street. The construction of the sign that includes<br />
a community message board, was recently<br />
completed and will help enhance the dissemination<br />
of important <strong>County</strong> information to passing<br />
motorists in your community.<br />
Graffiti Tracker Catches<br />
Vandals in the Act<br />
A high-tech system designed to curb graffiti is<br />
credited for an arrest of a local man accused of<br />
several incidents of graffiti vandalism in the<br />
Rowland Heights area. <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
Sheriff’s Deputies, using documentation<br />
obtained from the “Graffiti Tracker” program,<br />
recently arrested one of the most active graffiti<br />
vandals in Rowland Heights. The suspect was<br />
arrested and charged with multiple misdemeanor<br />
counts of vandalism, and is currently awaiting<br />
trial. Since then, there have been criminal filings<br />
against two additional suspects.<br />
Before the “Graffiti Tracker,” an arrest like this<br />
would not have been possible because there was<br />
no way of determining which vandals were doing<br />
the most damage or how much damage they<br />
were actually responsible for. The “Graffiti<br />
Tracker” system was created to capture and store<br />
graffiti data. The system gives law enforcement<br />
personnel real-time, street-level intelligence that<br />
allows them to not only focus on the worst graffiti<br />
offenders and their damage, but also to monitor<br />
potential gang violence that is associated with<br />
the graffiti.<br />
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Rowland Heights Military Recognition<br />
Banner Program<br />
To honor the dedicated service of Rowland Heights<br />
residents proudly serving in the United States Armed<br />
Forces, the Board <strong>Office</strong> and the San Gabriel Valley<br />
Regional Chamber of Commerce began displaying<br />
recognition banners along major streets of the community.<br />
The “Heights Military Recognition Banner Program”<br />
seeks to honor active military personnel by having a banner<br />
in their name prominently displayed on utility and light<br />
poles. Residents of Rowland Heights who are on active<br />
duty are eligible to participate in the program and receive<br />
a banner. The first group of approximately 54 banners was<br />
installed last year and will be left up indefinitely. In Rowland<br />
Heights they can be found on Fullerton Road, Nogales<br />
Avenue, Pathfinder Road and Colima Road. For more<br />
information, call (909) 594-6561.<br />
Training to be Offered to Food Retail Owners<br />
and Operators<br />
The Environmental Health Division of the Department of Public<br />
Health is planning a “Restaurant Summit” for all retail food<br />
operators of the Rowland Heights area. The objective is to<br />
provide education, training and information on Public Health<br />
requirements to assist establishments and to continue to protect<br />
the public’s health. All retail food owners/operators in the area<br />
will be notified.<br />
Thursday, May 22 • 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.<br />
Happy Harbor Restaurant<br />
1015 S. Nogales St., #126, Rowland Heights<br />
For more information on the training, please call<br />
(562) 345-6800.<br />
New Bus Stop Benches and Trash Receptacles<br />
New wrought iron advertising benches will soon be installed to replace the existing wooden<br />
ones in Rowland Heights. In addition, the new wrought iron benches will include the<br />
community name of Rowland Heights. New wrought<br />
iron trash receptacles are also planned for every bus<br />
stop in Rowland Heights. Advertising bench companies<br />
anticipate completing the installation of new wrought<br />
iron advertising benches by Summer 2008. The<br />
Department of Public Works anticipates to complete<br />
installation of wrought iron trash receptacles in Fall<br />
2008. The is all part of the <strong>County</strong>’s continued effort<br />
to enhance the aesthetic of streets in the unincorporated communities. If you see a bus stop<br />
that requires maintenance or has excess trash, call (626) 458-3961.
Jellick Digital<br />
Literacy Center<br />
and Library Opens!<br />
Jellick Elementary School<br />
1400 S. Jellick Avenue<br />
Rowland Heights<br />
(626) 964-1275<br />
Hours: Wednesdays and<br />
Fridays, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.<br />
A grand opening ceremony was held on March 7th to celebrate the new Digital Learning<br />
Center at Jellick Elementary School. A $132,000 grant from the <strong>County</strong> of <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> will<br />
enable students and their families to access 20 laptop computers and a variety of software.<br />
All computers have access to the Internet and printers. A Community Laptop Program allows<br />
residents to check out a computer after completion of 12 hours of computer training. At the<br />
ceremony, Jellick kindergarteners performed for the crowds and members of the community<br />
read to students in celebration of Read Across<br />
America Week.<br />
The grant also funded an extensive multilingual<br />
book section for the school’s new Wonder of<br />
Reading Library, where adult and children’s books<br />
are available in English, Spanish, Korean and<br />
Chinese. According to Jellick Principal Helene<br />
Zimmerman, “Being literate is more than the<br />
ability to read and comprehend a book; it is<br />
the ability to access and share information in<br />
our global world.”<br />
Upgrades to Your Local Parks<br />
Grand Opening Held for<br />
Carolyn Rosas Park<br />
Community Fitness Center<br />
A grand opening celebration was held in March<br />
2008 to commemorate the completion of the<br />
new 2,500-square-foot facility constructed<br />
adjacent to the existing community building.<br />
New to the park is a fitness room, kitchen,<br />
restrooms, storage areas, and an office. The<br />
project complements the existing outdoor<br />
activity areas with a new, 1,700-square-foot outdoor exercise area and landscaping for tai-chi<br />
and other aerobic activities. Drop by and take advantage of this new community resource.<br />
Schabarum <strong>County</strong> Park Project<br />
The 589-acre Schabarum Regional <strong>County</strong> Park will undergo three refurbishment projects in<br />
2008. Look forward to the new rest area for equestrians along the multi-use trail on the east<br />
end of the park in Summer 2008. The rest area will be landscaped and include hitching posts<br />
and watering stations. Also, new play area equipment is scheduled to be installed in early<br />
Summer 2008. Pedestrian bridges along with two vehicle bridges will also be refurbished<br />
and are scheduled to be completed early Winter 2008.<br />
Managing Local<br />
Traffic Signals Will<br />
Offer Smoother<br />
Traffic Flow<br />
Rowland Heights will add 34 traffic signals<br />
on Nogales Street, Fairway Drive, Colima<br />
Road, and Fullerton Road to the <strong>County</strong>’s<br />
central traffic management system. The<br />
traffic management system will allow the<br />
traffic engineers to analyze troubled<br />
areas for timing improvements and alert<br />
maintenance staff to intersection<br />
malfunctions for faster response.<br />
Additionally, the Nogales Street Traffic<br />
Signal Synchronization Project will include<br />
design and construction of synchronization<br />
improvements on Nogales Street. Traffic<br />
signals will be upgraded to include a<br />
vehicle detector in the pavement that will<br />
detect the presence of vehicles, coordinate<br />
the timing of the signals between<br />
intersections, and automatically adjust<br />
the signals to move vehicles through<br />
the intersections more efficiently.<br />
Construction will begin in 2009.<br />
Bill Blevins Park<br />
Children of all ages will enjoy the new playground<br />
equipment scheduled for installation at Blevins<br />
Park. The construction is expected to be completed<br />
early Summer 2008.<br />
Rowland Heights Park<br />
New playground equipment was installed that<br />
now meets the standards of the American with<br />
Disabilities Act. One structure was built for kids<br />
ages 2 to 5 years and a larger structure for kids<br />
ages 5 to 12 years. The new playground equipment<br />
features a 12-foot slide, a galaxy structure for<br />
upper body strength and a spinner.
Special Events<br />
“I Love America”<br />
4th of July Parade<br />
Hacienda Heights<br />
Friday, July 4, 9:00 a.m.<br />
Join in on the celebration at this annual 4th of<br />
July parade celebrating our country’s founding.<br />
The parade route travels from Stimson Avenue<br />
and Colima Boulevard and proceeds north on<br />
Stimson Avenue ending at Steinmetz Park.<br />
Buckboard Day Festival<br />
October 2008<br />
Rowland Heights Park<br />
1500 S. Banida Avenue, Rowland Heights<br />
The 39th Annual Buckboard Day Family Festival<br />
is held annually at Rowland Heights Park in<br />
October. The popular event is co-sponsored by<br />
the <strong>County</strong> of <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> Department of Parks<br />
and Recreation. In addition to live music, this<br />
year’s Festival will also include activities for children.<br />
Non-profit organizations from the community<br />
are invited to participate by sponsoring an information,<br />
crafts, food, or game booth. There is no charge<br />
for participating, but space is limited. For additional<br />
information, call (626) 912-6774.<br />
18th Annual Operation<br />
Safe Community Festival<br />
April 2009<br />
Rowland Heights Park (626) 912-6774<br />
Meet your local public safety representatives<br />
from the LA <strong>County</strong> Sheriff’s Department, Fire<br />
Department, and California Highway Patrol. Join<br />
your neighbors and community partners as<br />
more than 20 organizations host informational<br />
booths and activities to promote public safety<br />
and educate the Rowland Heights community<br />
on preparedness.<br />
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Taste of the Heights –<br />
A Night Under the Stars<br />
May 21, 2008, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.<br />
Pathfinder Community Regional Park (upper level)<br />
18150 E. Pathfinder Road, Rowland Heights<br />
(562) 690-0933<br />
The whole family will enjoy this annual<br />
community celebration that includes<br />
music, fine food, wine tasting, and a<br />
fun zone for children. Local<br />
restaurants showcase fine food to<br />
demonstrate the cultural diversity<br />
of the “Heights.” Please contact<br />
your local park for ticket<br />
information.<br />
Annual Public Safety Appreciation Luncheon<br />
Recognizing our Hometown Heroes<br />
Thursday, November 13, 2008<br />
Pacific Palms Conference Center and Resort<br />
The Rowland Heights Community is invited to join the public celebration as the men and<br />
women who serve the <strong>County</strong> of <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> unincorporated areas are honored. Last year<br />
over 500 attendees joined as honorees from the Sheriff, Fire, <strong>County</strong> Police, and the<br />
California Highway Patrol were recognized. Please contact the Public Safety Luncheon<br />
Committee at (909) 594-6561 for more information.<br />
Puente Hills 2008 Concerts in the Park<br />
Concerts and parking are free and held at Schabarum Regional <strong>County</strong> Park on<br />
Tuesday evenings from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Please call (626) 336-4937 or visit<br />
www.concertsinthepark.com for more information.<br />
July 8 | The Diamonds<br />
50s Rock ‘n’ Roll.<br />
July 15 | Le Jazz Hot - Dwight Kennedy<br />
Jazz Band.<br />
July 22 | Nitro Express<br />
Country Western.<br />
July 29 | Cold Duck<br />
A premier dance band and one<br />
of the most versatile groups.<br />
August 5 | Mariachi Juvenil Relampago<br />
An evening of Mariachi music.<br />
August 12 | The Answer<br />
Classic Rock.<br />
August 19 | Mel Carter<br />
Witness a piece of pop history as he sings<br />
the hit “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me.”<br />
Get Produce Fresh from the Farm at the Farmers Market!<br />
Jack Newe’s Farmers Market – Every Saturday, drizzle or shine • 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.<br />
Southland Christian School, 1920 S. Brea Canyon Cutoff Road<br />
(near the southwest corner of Colima Road and Fairway Drive)
Department of Parks & Recreation<br />
www.lacountyparks.org<br />
Carolyn Rosas Park<br />
18500 E. Farjardo Street<br />
Rowland Heights, CA 91748<br />
(626) 854-5557 | Fax: (626) 912-3011<br />
YOUTH<br />
Park Hours: Sunrise to Sunset<br />
Staff Hours:<br />
Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<br />
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<br />
Sunday, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.<br />
After School Day Camp 6 - 12 years<br />
September 2008 through June 2009 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.<br />
Monday through Friday Fee: $25/week<br />
After School Snack Program 18 years and under<br />
September 2008 through June 2009 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.<br />
Monday through Friday Fee: No Charge<br />
Computer Program 6 - 17 years<br />
Mondays and Fridays (year-round) 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.<br />
Fee: No Charge<br />
Hula Dancing 6 - 12 years<br />
July 2008 through<br />
August 2008 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.<br />
Monday through Friday Fee: No Charge<br />
<strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> <strong>County</strong> Track Club 7 - 16 years<br />
Tuesdays and 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.<br />
Thursdays (seasonal) Fee: No Charge<br />
Martial Arts 8 years and up<br />
Wednesdays (year-round) 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.<br />
Fee: No Charge<br />
Mommy and Me Fun Time 1-1/2 - 3 years<br />
September 2008 through May 2009 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.<br />
Tuesdays and Thursdays Fee: No Charge<br />
Open Patio Tennis Lessons 5 - 12 years<br />
Fridays (year-round) 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.<br />
Fee: No Charge<br />
Sheriff’s Youth Activities League 6 - 17 years<br />
July 2008 through August 2008 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.<br />
September 2008 through June 2009 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.<br />
Monday through Friday Fee: No charge<br />
Spring Day Camp Program 6 - 12 years<br />
April 2009 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.<br />
Fee: $50/week<br />
Summer Day Camp Program 6 - 12 years<br />
July 2008 through August 2008 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.<br />
Monday through Friday Fee: $50/week<br />
Summer Lunch Program 18 years and under<br />
July 2008 through August 2008 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.<br />
Monday through Friday Fee: No charge<br />
Summer Snack Program 18 years and under<br />
July 2008 through August 2008 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.<br />
Monday through Friday Fee: No charge<br />
Tiny Tots 3-1/2 - 5 years<br />
September 2008 through May 2009 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.<br />
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Fee: $50/month<br />
Toy Loan Program 6 - 14 years<br />
Thursdays (year-round) 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.<br />
Fee: No Charge<br />
Winter Day Camp Program 6 - 12 years<br />
December 2008 through January 2009 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.<br />
Monday through Friday Fee: $50/week<br />
Wrestling Club 6 - 18 years<br />
Tuesdays and Thursdays (year round) 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.<br />
Fee: No Charge<br />
ADULTS<br />
Card Club 18 years and up<br />
Third Saturday of each month (year-round) 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.<br />
Fee: No Charge<br />
Hula Dancing 18 years and up<br />
September 2008 through June 2009 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.<br />
Monday through Friday Fee: No Charge<br />
SPECIAL EVENTS<br />
Jeff Annoreno<br />
Park Supervisor<br />
Puente Hills Mall - Halloween at the Mall All ages<br />
Friday, October 31, 2008 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.<br />
Fee: No Charge<br />
Community Toy Giveaway 14 years and under<br />
December 2008 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.<br />
Fee: No Charge<br />
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Pathfinder Community Regional Park<br />
18150 E. Pathfinder Road<br />
Rowland Heights, CA 91748<br />
(562) 690-0933 | Fax: (562) 690-8582<br />
YOUTH<br />
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Park Hours: Sunrise to Sunset<br />
Staff Hours:<br />
Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<br />
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<br />
Sunday, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.<br />
Open Patio Tennis Program 5 - 7 years<br />
Mondays (year-round) 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.<br />
Fee: $25/week<br />
Rowland Heights Community<br />
Coordinating Council All ages<br />
Second Monday of each month (year-round) 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.<br />
Fee: No Charge<br />
Tap, Ballet, Cheer & Hip Hop 4 - 14 years<br />
Thursdays (year-round) 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.<br />
Fee: $50/8-week session<br />
Tennis Lessons (Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced) 6 years and up<br />
Fridays (year-round) 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.<br />
Saturdays (year-round) 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.<br />
Fee: TBA<br />
Youth Tennis Outreach Program 6 - 12 years<br />
Thursdays (year-round) 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.<br />
Fee: $40/6-week session<br />
ADULTS<br />
Aerobics 18 years and up<br />
Tuesdays and Thursdays (year-round) 10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.<br />
Fee: No Charge<br />
China Painting 18 years and up<br />
Tuesdays (year-round) 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.<br />
Fee: No Charge<br />
Line Dancing Lessons 18 years and up<br />
Tuesdays (year-round) 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.<br />
Fee: No Charge<br />
Social Dance Lessons 18 years and up<br />
Thursdays (year-round) 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.<br />
Fee: $5/lesson<br />
Table Tennis 18 years and up<br />
Mondays and Tuesdays (year-round) 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.<br />
SENIORS<br />
Pathfinder Asian American Seniors Association 55 years and up<br />
June 2008 through March 2009<br />
Mondays 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.<br />
Tuesdays 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.<br />
Fee: $15/Annual Membership<br />
Pathfinder Seniors Club 55 years and up<br />
Fridays (year-round) 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.<br />
Fee: $6/Annual Membership<br />
Rowland Seniors Club 55 years and up<br />
Wednesdays (year-round) 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.<br />
Fridays (year-round) 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.<br />
Fee: $15/Annual Membership<br />
Senor Canasta Club 55 years and under<br />
Wednesdays (year-round) 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.<br />
Thursdays (year-round) 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.<br />
Fee: No Charge<br />
SPECIAL EVENTS<br />
Tim Tuyen<br />
Park Supervisor<br />
Taste of the Heights All ages<br />
May 2009 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.<br />
Fee: $15/person
Rowland Heights Park<br />
1500 S. Banida Avenue<br />
Rowland Heights, CA 91748<br />
(626) 912-6774 | Fax: (626) 912-6772<br />
YOUTH<br />
Park Hours: Sunrise to Sunset<br />
Staff Hours:<br />
Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<br />
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<br />
Sunday, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.<br />
After School Program 5 - 12 years<br />
September 2008 through June 2009 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.<br />
Fee: $25/week<br />
Cheerleading All ages<br />
October 2008 through December 2009 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.<br />
Fee: No Charge<br />
Karen’s Kids<br />
Singing and dance performance group 7 - 17 years<br />
Tuesdays and Thursdays (year-round) 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.<br />
Fee: TBA<br />
Mommy and Me Fun Time 2 - 3 years<br />
September 2008 through May 2009 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.<br />
Tuesdays and Thursdays Fee: $5/week<br />
Summer Day Camp Program 5 - 12 years<br />
July 2008 through August 2008 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.<br />
Monday through Friday Fee: $50/week<br />
Table Tennis All ages<br />
Sundays (year-round) 12:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.<br />
Fee: No Charge<br />
Tiny Tots 3-1/2 - 5 years<br />
September 2008 through May 2009 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.<br />
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Fee: No Charge<br />
Young Olympians Dance 5 - 15 years<br />
Wednesdays (year-round) 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.<br />
Fee: No Charge<br />
Young Olympians Martial Arts 5 - 15 years<br />
Fridays (year-round) 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.<br />
Fee: TBA<br />
SPECIAL EVENTS<br />
Daniel Lopez<br />
Park Director<br />
Puente Hills Mall –<br />
Halloween at the Mall All ages<br />
Friday, October 31, 2008 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.<br />
Fee: No Charge<br />
Thanksgiving Dinner Celebration All ages<br />
November 2008 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.<br />
Fee: No Charge<br />
Here Comes Santa All ages<br />
December 2008 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.<br />
Fee: No Charge<br />
Operation Safe Community Festival All ages<br />
April 2009 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.<br />
Fee: No Charge<br />
Easter Egg Hunt 12 year and under<br />
April 2009 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.<br />
Fee: No Charge<br />
FREE Trees Available<br />
The <strong>County</strong> of <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> Fire Department, Forestry Division,<br />
provides forest tree seedlings free of charge to Rowland<br />
Heights residents for erosion control and windbreaks.<br />
Professional foresters can also meet with you on site to advise<br />
you on issues such as tree care and plant growth, erosion<br />
control, insects and diseases, fire safe landscaping, and<br />
drought tolerant landscaping. Foresters are also available for<br />
school and youth presentations on fire safety, erosion control,<br />
urban forestry, trees, and the environment.<br />
Call the San Dimas Forestry Unit at (909) 599-4615 for more<br />
information.<br />
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Regional Parks<br />
Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park<br />
120 Via Verde Drive<br />
San Dimas, CA 91773<br />
(909) 599-8411 | Fax: (909) 599-6020<br />
Park Hours: April 1st through September 30th: Sunrise to 9:00 p.m.<br />
October 1st through March 31st: Sunrise to 7:00 p.m.<br />
Closed Christmas Day<br />
Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park is a 1,975-acre facility featuring a 250<br />
surface area lake and 14 miles of multi-use trails. Bonelli Park offers a<br />
wide variety of water-related recreational activities, camping (RV and<br />
tent), and horseback riding and biking along with a variety of special<br />
events. During the summer season, a Junior Lifeguard program offers<br />
training for youth.<br />
All vehicles and boats subject to vehicle entry and boat launch fees.<br />
Additional park facilities: Raging Waters (909) 802-2200<br />
East Shore RV Park (909) 599-8355<br />
Puddingstone Hot Tubs (909) 592-2222<br />
AK Equestrian Center (909) 599-8830<br />
Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area<br />
15501 East Arrow Highway<br />
Irwindale, CA 91706<br />
(626) 334-1065 | Fax: (626) 812-9196<br />
Park Hours: March 1st through October 31st: 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.<br />
November 1st through February 28th: 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.<br />
Closed Christmas Day<br />
This 836-acre recreational facility has a 70-acre lake for non-motorized<br />
boating, fishing, picnicking, hiking, biking and swimming along with<br />
various special events. Nature Center staff offers walking tours. During<br />
the summer, a Junior Lifeguard program provides training for youth.<br />
All vehicles and boats subject to vehicle entry and boat launch fees.<br />
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Peter F. Schabarum<br />
Regional <strong>County</strong> Park<br />
17250 East Colima Road<br />
Rowland Heights, CA 91748<br />
(626) 854-5560 | Fax: (626) 913-7873<br />
Park Hours: October through March: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.<br />
April through September: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.<br />
Closed Christmas Day<br />
Parking fees: $4 per vehicle entry fee (weekends and holidays)<br />
This 620-acre facility offers natural open space and multi-use trails<br />
along with areas for group picnics, youth camping, soccer, and tennis.<br />
The facility also includes an equestrian center.<br />
Additional park facilities: Ray’s Equestrian Center (626) 810-4229<br />
Whittier Narrows<br />
Recreation Area<br />
750 S. Santa Anita Avenue<br />
South El Monte, CA 91733<br />
(626) 575-5526<br />
Park Hours: Sunrise to Sunset daily (closed on Christmas Day)<br />
Parking fees: $4 per vehicle entry fee (weekends and holidays)<br />
This facility offers sports fields, picnic areas, fishing lake, walking/<br />
jogging pathways, model airplane and boating areas, rifle range, BMX<br />
track, community garden, and horseback riding.<br />
Whittier Narrows<br />
Natural Area & Nature Center<br />
1000 North Durfee Avenue<br />
South El Monte, CA 91733<br />
(626) 575-5523 | Fax: (626) 443-5359<br />
Nature Area Hours: From Dawn to Dusk<br />
Nature Center Hours: Fall and Winter: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<br />
Spring and Summer: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.<br />
Closed Christmas Day<br />
Bordering the San Gabriel River, this 400-acre sanctuary of riparian<br />
woodland features four lakes, including many plants and animals<br />
native to wetland communities. Docent trainings, Junior Ranger<br />
programs, and nature day camps are available.
Department of Beaches & Harbors<br />
Burton Chase Park<br />
13650 Mindanao Way<br />
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292<br />
Programs include:<br />
• Bird Watching Experience<br />
• Harbor & Surf Kayaking<br />
• Water Youth Program & Camp<br />
• FREE 4th of July Fireworks<br />
July 4, 2008, 9:00 p.m.<br />
• FREE Marina Del Rey<br />
Summer Concerts 2008<br />
(310) 305-9503<br />
http://beaches.co.la.ca.us<br />
• Discover Marina Del Rey Day:<br />
Sunday, October 12, 2008<br />
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.<br />
• Marina Del Rey Holiday Boat Parade:<br />
Saturday, December 13, 2008<br />
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.<br />
• New Years Eve Fireworks:<br />
Wednesday, December 31, 2008<br />
11:59 p.m. to 12:05 a.m.<br />
Puente Hills Landfill Native<br />
Habitat Preservation Authority<br />
7702 Washington Avenue, Suite C Andrea Gullo, <strong>Executive</strong> Director<br />
Whittier, CA 90602<br />
(562) 945-9003 | www.habitatauthority.org<br />
The Habitat Authority is dedicated to restore open space and provide opportunities<br />
for outdoor education and recreation. All trails are open sunrise to sunset,<br />
except during extreme or hazardous weather conditions or red flag days<br />
(extreme fire hazard days).<br />
Local Trails: For detailed maps and more information, log onto the Habitat<br />
Authorities Web site or contact the office.<br />
Community Outreach: The Habitat Authority is available by appointment to<br />
provide ranger lead hikes, and general presentations. The Junior Ranger program<br />
is offered for children in surrounding communities. If you would like a Junior<br />
Ranger Program for your class or group, contact Ranger Francine Godoy at<br />
(310) 858-7272, Ext. 150.<br />
Join the <strong>County</strong> in Reducing Plastic Bag Litter!<br />
Did you know that <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> <strong>County</strong> residents consume<br />
approximately six billion plastic bags each year? The <strong>County</strong> is<br />
committed to reducing the amount of plastic bags that end up<br />
along roadways or in storm drains, or make their way to the<br />
ocean. Here are a few simple things you can do to help:<br />
• Use canvas (or other reusable bags) when shopping<br />
• Give your clean plastic bags back to your grocer for recycling<br />
• Reuse plastic bags you have on subsequent shopping trips<br />
• Insist on recycled-content paper bags at the market<br />
For more information on this and other efforts, call<br />
(888)CLEAN LA or log onto www.888CleanLA.com.<br />
New Law Regarding Cell Phone Use in<br />
California Takes Effect July 1, 2008<br />
The <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> <strong>County</strong> Department of Public Health reminds<br />
you that effective July 1, 2008, California law will:<br />
• Prohibit the use of “hand-held” cell phones among drivers<br />
18 years and older, except for emergency calls to law<br />
enforcement and public safety agencies, and for certain<br />
commercial vehicles for which the law’s effective date is<br />
July 1, 2011.<br />
• Prohibit a driver under the age of 18 years from using ANY<br />
wireless device, even if equipped with a hands-free or<br />
mobile service device, except during an emergency.<br />
Digital Television<br />
In less than a year, the country will change the way it sends<br />
television signals. Your TV signal is switching to “digital.” After<br />
February 17, 2009, most of the old analog signals will be gone<br />
and most of the stations will use only the new digital signals.<br />
What does this mean to you?<br />
• If all of your TVs are hooked up to cable or satellite, you will<br />
continue to get your TV after the switch. Check with your<br />
cable or satellite company to be sure.<br />
• If you have digital TV, you are ready for the switch. If your<br />
TV is more than 10 years old it probably is not digital. If it<br />
is less than 10 years old, ask the manufacturer if your TV<br />
is “analog-only.”<br />
• If you have an analog-only TV with a roof top antenna or<br />
“rabbit ears,” you will need to purchase a converter box.<br />
For more information, call (888) 225-5322 or (888) 835-5322<br />
(TTY) or visit www.dtv.gov.<br />
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Community Services<br />
Rowland Heights Library<br />
1850 Nogales Street<br />
Rowland Heights, CA 91748<br />
(626) 912-5348 | www.colapublib.org<br />
Monday through Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.<br />
Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.<br />
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<br />
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.<br />
Sign up at the library in the spring for reading fun all summer.<br />
There is a homework center to support the educational<br />
needs of students from local schools. For more information<br />
on specific programs and program schedules, please call the library or look in the<br />
“Calendar of Events” section of the <strong>County</strong> Library Web site at www.colapublib.org.<br />
Summer Reading Program 2008<br />
Kids: “Catch the Reading Bug!” Program – June 2008 through August 2008<br />
Young Adults: “Metamorphosis” Program – June 2008 through August 2008<br />
Department of Community & Senior Services<br />
San Gabriel Valley Service Center<br />
1441 Santa Anita Avenue<br />
South El Monte, CA 91733<br />
(626) 575-5431 | www.ladcss.org<br />
Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<br />
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Susana S. Rogers<br />
Community Library Manager<br />
The San Gabriel Valley Service Center welcomes Rowland Heights residents to its program<br />
and services. Services provided include: emergency food assistance, volunteer programs for<br />
adults and youth, senior training and employment opportunities, consumer services and<br />
assistance completing forms. We provide information and referrals, various classes, workshops<br />
and support groups in multi-languages. Coming soon! Alzheimer Caregiver Support<br />
Meetings, Domestic Violence Counseling and Education, Health and Consumer Workshops.<br />
ACTIVITY DAYS HOURS LANGUAGES<br />
Basic Computer Class Tues/Thurs 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Spanish/English<br />
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.<br />
Boy Scout Meetings Tues 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Multi-lingual*<br />
Brain Fitness for Seniors<br />
Computer Class Tues/Thurs/Fri 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. English<br />
Emergency Food Assistance 1st & 4th Wed 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Multi-lingual*<br />
English as a Second Mon/Wed/Fri 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Multi-lingual*<br />
Language Class 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.<br />
Foster Care Support Once/month 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Spanish/English<br />
Meetings (call for schedule)<br />
Parenting Class Twice/month 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Spanish/English<br />
Toy Loan Tues/Thurs 2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Multi-lingual*<br />
* English, Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese)<br />
<strong>County</strong> Library Offers Online<br />
Homework Help to Students<br />
Live Homework Help is the <strong>County</strong><br />
Library’s free online homework assistance<br />
program. Students in grades 4-12 can get<br />
help online from expert tutors in Math,<br />
English, Social Studies and Science daily<br />
from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. For more<br />
information, or to use Live Homework<br />
Help, visit the <strong>County</strong> Library Website.<br />
“Free Wireless Internet Access” is available<br />
to library card holders with laptop computers.<br />
Bring your WiFi-capable laptop to the<br />
library to take advantage of wireless<br />
Internet access.<br />
From your home computer, with a free<br />
<strong>County</strong> Public Library card, you can have<br />
access to a variety of helpful services.<br />
Just apply at any one of the <strong>County</strong>’s 84<br />
public libraries and have free access to<br />
full-text magazines, newspapers and<br />
other resources! To access these<br />
resources, go to www.colapublib.org,<br />
click on “Find Articles and More” at the<br />
top of the page, select the resource you<br />
want, and enter your library card number.<br />
ATTENTION<br />
TEACHERS & STUDENTS!<br />
GENERATION EARTH provides middle and<br />
high school teachers and student leaders<br />
with a variety of FREE tools to create<br />
environmental programs at their school.<br />
Call (818) 623-4856 for more information.
The Community<br />
Development Commission (CDC)<br />
2 Coral Circle<br />
Monterey Park, CA 91765<br />
(323) 890-7204<br />
www.lacdc.org<br />
The CDC focuses on Housing Assistance, Community Development, Housing Development and<br />
Preservation, and Economic Development. The following CDC funded resources are available:<br />
Economic Redevelopment Loan Program – (323) 890-7044<br />
Loans are available to eligible businesses for real estate, equipment, working capital, and business<br />
expansion that create low- and moderate-income jobs.<br />
Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) – (562) 347-4663 or (800) 731-4663<br />
www.hacola.org<br />
The Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) provides rental assistance to eligible, low-income<br />
families to rent safe, decent, high-quality housing in the unincorporated areas of <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong>.<br />
Home Improvement Grants and Loans – (323) 890-7239<br />
Grants and low interest deferred loans are available to qualified residents for home improvement<br />
such as plumbing, electrical, roofing, painting, handicap access and more. Each program has its<br />
own income eligibility requirement. You may obtain additional information and an application<br />
form from the CDC website at www.lacdc.org.<br />
Homeownership Opportunity Program – (323) 890-7281<br />
Through various resources, the Community Development Commission offers financial assistance<br />
with below market rate loan programs to first-time homebuyers. The CDC also participates<br />
in various events at different locations throughout <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> <strong>County</strong>. To obtain event information<br />
in your area, you may call (323) 890-7034.<br />
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funds various Community-Based<br />
Organizations (CBOs). Below are the CDBG-funded CBOs currently providing services for<br />
residents of the Rowland Heights area:<br />
Housing Rights Center – (800) 477-5977<br />
Educates the public on their rights to fair housing and working with the housing industry to ensure<br />
that existing fair housing laws are followed.<br />
<strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> Homeless Services Authority – Community Helpline: (877) 541-2525 or<br />
24-hours a day contact: (800) 339-6993 or 2-1-1<br />
Assists homeless individuals by contracting with several nonprofit organizations to provide<br />
24-hour shelter, meals, transportation, case management and a variety of other appropriate services.<br />
Shelter Partnership – (213) 688-2188<br />
Collects and distributes clothing and household items to homeless shelters through their Shelter<br />
Resource Bank.<br />
Veterans in Community Service – (562) 204-0541<br />
The Handyworker Program provides minor home repairs and rehabilitation services to eligible<br />
low- and moderate-income households.<br />
Rio Hondo AIDS Project – (562) 698-3850<br />
Provides a Case Management Program available to clients with HIV/AIDS, which includes counseling,<br />
food and groceries, transportation services, on-site mental health counseling, chiropractic services,<br />
medical and dental referrals, therapy, and social services.<br />
New Health and<br />
Human Services<br />
Web site!<br />
www.LA<strong>County</strong>Helps.org<br />
The LA<strong>County</strong>Helps.org Web site<br />
provides a safe, secure, confidential<br />
way for <strong>County</strong> residents to research<br />
and see if they are eligible for a variety<br />
of helpful services and benefits. Users<br />
will receive interactive contact information<br />
with links to local <strong>County</strong> offices which<br />
provide the services and driving directions<br />
to these offices.<br />
Services included on the site are:<br />
Medi-Cal, Healthy Families, Healthy Kids<br />
child health and disability prevention<br />
program, in-home supportive services,<br />
child care resources and referral<br />
information, foster family recruitment,<br />
and adoption services.<br />
The site is available in both English<br />
and Spanish, with plans to expand to<br />
other languages in the near future. If<br />
you do not have Internet access at<br />
home, you may go to any <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong> Public Library to obtain online<br />
access.<br />
Become a member<br />
of the Community<br />
Emergency Response<br />
Team (CERT)<br />
The CERT Program educates community<br />
members on disaster preparedness.<br />
Participants are trained in basic disaster<br />
response skills, such as fire safety, light<br />
search and rescue, team organization,<br />
and disaster medical operations.<br />
For information on the CERT program<br />
and an upcoming class near you,<br />
please contact (888) CERT939 or e-mail<br />
the <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> <strong>County</strong> Fire Department<br />
at CERT@fire.lacounty.gov.<br />
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Your Public Safety is a Priority<br />
Walnut/Diamond Bar Sheriff’s Station<br />
21695 E. Valley Blvd.<br />
Walnut, CA 91789<br />
(909) 595-2264 or (626) 913-1715<br />
www.lasd.org<br />
The Walnut/Diamond Bar Sheriff’s Station is responsible for<br />
law enforcement services to Rowland Heights. Captain David<br />
E. Halm, a 27-year Department veteran, is the station commander,<br />
overseeing 111 sworn personnel and 36 professional staff.<br />
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Deputy Don McMinn is your “Town Sheriff” addressing quality of<br />
life issues within Rowland Heights. His duties include seeking<br />
input and feedback on issues of importance to community<br />
members. If you have a community concern, please contact<br />
Deputy McMinn at (909) 595-2264. Deputy Joe Lomonaco serves<br />
as your Crime Prevention Deputy, coordinating Neighborhood<br />
Watch, Business Watch, and other local events.<br />
Rowland Heights Service Center<br />
1723 Fullerton Road<br />
Rowland Heights | (626) 965-6627<br />
Hours: Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.<br />
In order to provide closer interaction with your community, the Rowland Heights Service<br />
Center was opened. The Service Center is staffed primarily by volunteers, who speak a variety<br />
of languages, including English, Chinese, Korean, and Spanish.<br />
Volunteers on Patrol (VOP)<br />
Community members serve as additional<br />
eyes and ears of patrol personnel, and assist<br />
the public at the Sheriff’s Station public<br />
counter, and at the Rowland Heights Service<br />
Center. For more information, contact<br />
Sergeant Mark Saldecke at (909) 595-2264.<br />
Youth Activities League<br />
Explorer Program<br />
This program is for youth between the ages<br />
of 14 - 21 who are interested in a career in law<br />
enforcement or community service. For<br />
more information regarding the Explorer<br />
program, contact Sergeant Mark Saldecke at<br />
(909) 595-2264.<br />
Youth ages 8 and above can participate in FREE year-round activities including homework<br />
assistance/tutoring, arts and crafts, billiards, baseball, volleyball, basketball, football, soccer,<br />
wrestling, and field trips. Programs are offered at Carolyn Rosas Park, 18500 E. Farjardo<br />
Street, Rowland Heights. For more information, contact Deputy Gary Vargas at (626) 839-6631.<br />
Safely Surrendered Baby Law Program<br />
The Safely Surrendered Baby Law Program allows a parent or anyone<br />
with lawful custody to surrender a newborn child, 72 hours or younger,<br />
to any firefighter on duty at any fire station or to any hospital staff at a<br />
hospital in <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> <strong>County</strong>.<br />
For more information, visit www.babysafela.org or call<br />
1-877-BABY-SAFE (222-9723).<br />
Fire Safety<br />
The <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> <strong>County</strong> Fire Department services<br />
the Rowland Heights community. Additional fire<br />
stations located in the vicinity also respond to<br />
emergency response calls within Rowland Heights.<br />
For more information on fire department safety<br />
tips, programs and services, log onto<br />
www.fire.lacounty.gov.<br />
Fire Station 119 Fire Station 145<br />
20480 E. Pathfinder Rd. 1525 S. Nogales Ave.<br />
Walnut, CA 91789 Rowland Heights, CA 91748<br />
(909) 598-4290 (626) 854-3486<br />
Meet your 2007 Rowland Heights<br />
Public Safety Honorees!<br />
The following local public safety personnel were<br />
honored at the annual Public Safety Appreciation<br />
Luncheon highlighting the outstanding work of<br />
your public safety officers. The event is hosted<br />
annually in November to recognize hometown<br />
heroes who protect your community. (Event<br />
details on page 4.)<br />
Deputy Ming L. Feng<br />
Walnut/Diamond Bar<br />
Station – <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong> Sheriff’s<br />
Department<br />
<strong>Office</strong>r Ryan Monahan<br />
California Highway Patrol<br />
Santa Fe Springs <strong>Office</strong><br />
Captain Tim Putich<br />
<strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
Fire Department<br />
Fire Station 145<br />
Report Graffiti As Soon As You See It,<br />
7 Days a Week!<br />
Graffiti clean-up services are available seven days<br />
a week. For graffiti removal in Rowland Heights,<br />
please contact the <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> <strong>County</strong> Graffiti<br />
Hotline at (800) 675-4357.
Brush Clearance<br />
On Tuesday, August 21, 2007, the <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> <strong>County</strong> Fire Department<br />
responded to a brush fire in Hacienda Heights. Approximately 100 acres<br />
burned and over 300 firefighters responded. Fortunately, there were no<br />
injuries or loss of property.<br />
The <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> <strong>County</strong> Fire Department will begin annual residential<br />
brush inspections, starting May 1, 2008. Please follow these simple tips:<br />
• Remove flammable vegetation and other combustible growth within<br />
30 feet of any structures.<br />
• Landscape using drought-tolerant and fire-resistant plants.<br />
• Space trees and shrubs a minimum of 15 feet apart (or three times<br />
their diameter) from other shrubs.<br />
• Remove dead branches, leaves and all stacks of combustible materials.<br />
• Stack wood at least 30 feet from structures.<br />
• Remove flammable vegetation within 10 feet of wood piles.<br />
For more information on brush clearance and brush clearance vendors:<br />
http://fire.lacounty.gov/Fire Prevention/PDFs/BrushClearance.pdf<br />
http://fire.lacounty.gov/Forestry/BrushManagementHazardReduction<br />
Contractors.asp<br />
Coping with Coyotes<br />
Agricultural Commissioner / Weights and Measures<br />
(626) 575-5462 | http://acwm.co.la.ca.us/scripts/coyo/htm<br />
Coyotes are often sighted in Rowland Heights. There are important<br />
precautions to take to discourage coyote visits to your property:<br />
• Never leave small children unattended in areas where<br />
coyotes are known to be, even in your yard.<br />
• Keep small pets indoors. Keep pet food indoors or promptly<br />
remove dishes when pets complete their meal outside.<br />
• Outdoor lights with motion sensors may keep coyotes<br />
from your property at night.<br />
• Clear brush and dense weeds from around your property;<br />
this deprives rodents of shelter and reduces cover for<br />
coyotes who search for rodents for food.<br />
• Maintain trash cans with secure lids that will not open if<br />
tipped over. Put trash out the morning of pick-up.<br />
• Do not feed or provide water for coyotes or other wildlife.<br />
It is against the law to feed coyotes.<br />
Animal Care & Control<br />
Animal Shelter<br />
4275 N. Elton Street | Baldwin Park, CA 91706<br />
(626) 962-3577<br />
Shelter Hours:<br />
Monday through Thursday: 12:00 noon to 7:00 p.m.<br />
Friday and Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<br />
Sunday and Holidays: Closed<br />
Emergency services are available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week<br />
Adopt a Pet<br />
Adoption fees for first time adoptions are $33 for cats and $38 for<br />
dogs. Fees include the pets’ initial vaccinations, spay/neutering<br />
costs, and microchips.<br />
Every Pet Owner is Required to Follow These Laws:<br />
• The Leash Law - it is not permitted to let your dog run loose day<br />
or night, with or without a license.<br />
• Rabies Vaccination Requirements - rabies vaccinations must be<br />
kept current for all dogs and cats.<br />
• Annual Licensing Requirements - a license tag must be purchased<br />
annually for dogs and cats and secured to their collar.<br />
• Provide Animals Proper Shelter - animals must have access to<br />
shelter from rain and sun at all times.<br />
• Provide Animals Food and Water - failing to provide an animal<br />
with adequate food or water is punishable by the State Penal Code.<br />
• Transportation of Animals - it is not permissible to transport any<br />
dog in the back or bed of any open truck or other open vehicle<br />
while traveling on a <strong>County</strong> road, street, highway, lane or alley.<br />
• Anti-Tethering - With few exceptions, no person shall tether,<br />
fasten, chain, tie, or restrain, a dog to a tree, fence, dog house<br />
or any other stationary object.<br />
• Mandatory Spay/Neuter & Microchip Ordinance - All dogs must<br />
be spayed or neutered and microchipped unless the pet is<br />
qualified for an “exemption.”<br />
For additional information, visit http://animalcare.lacounty.gov<br />
or call (626) 962-3577.<br />
New Program in Place to Prosecute Animal Cruelty Cases<br />
A new program is in place to ensure uniformity throughout the<br />
county in prosecuting animal cruelty cases and to let the public<br />
know abuse of an animal will not be tolerated. Deputy District<br />
Attorney Deborah Knaan will serve as the <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
Animal Cruelty Case Coordinator. As a result of this new program,<br />
prosecutors and law enforcement officers throughout <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong> will be better trained to investigate and<br />
prosecute animal abuse cases and all<br />
branch offices will designate a specific<br />
deputy district attorney to prosecute<br />
animal cruelty cases. Anyone who<br />
has information on animal<br />
cruelty should call the<br />
Walnut/Diamond Bar<br />
Sheriff’s Station at<br />
(909) 595-2264 or<br />
(626) 913-1715.<br />
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CALL 2-1-1 FOR<br />
FREE INFORMATION ON<br />
COUNTY SERVICES<br />
Free, confidential, multilingual, TTY accessible<br />
information is available 24 hours, 7 days a week.<br />
• Code enforcement<br />
• Food and shelter assistance<br />
• Help with landlord-tenant issues<br />
• Employment resources<br />
• Assistance with Medi-Cal and food stamps<br />
• Help with care for aging parents<br />
• Parenting resources<br />
• Health and legal services<br />
• and much, much more<br />
www.211LA<strong>County</strong>.org<br />
Please Check with Regional Planning<br />
Before You Sign a Commercial Lease<br />
(213) 974-6411 | Fax: (213) 626-0434<br />
e-mail: zoningldcc@planning.lacounty.gov<br />
Business owners should do the following before<br />
signing a lease for commercial space:<br />
1. Verify that your business is a permitted use<br />
based on the property zoning.<br />
2. Check with Regional Planning to verify whether<br />
there are any zoning violations in the center.<br />
Regional Planning cannot accept or approve<br />
your application until all violations have been<br />
abated at the location.<br />
3. Verify that there is sufficient parking in the<br />
center and whether your business will require<br />
additional parking. If the parking needs from<br />
existing legal businesses already reach or<br />
exceed the number of parking spaces allowed,<br />
you need to obtain additional approvals from<br />
Regional Planning.<br />
Any of these issues may delay opening your<br />
business even if you have already signed your<br />
lease with the property owner. To protect your<br />
interests, contact Regional Planning before you<br />
sign your lease.<br />
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Residential Trash & Recycling Services<br />
United Pacific Waste Department of Public Works<br />
Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.<br />
(866) 699-7600 Ext. 114 (800) 993-5844<br />
United Pacific Waste (UPW) is the only hauler in the Rowland Heights Franchise Area. The<br />
trash carts must be at the curbside before 6:00 a.m. on your collection day. Each cart is serviced<br />
separately, at different times of the day.<br />
What do I put<br />
in the BROWN<br />
container?<br />
What do I put<br />
in the BLUE<br />
container?<br />
What do I put<br />
in the GREEN<br />
container?<br />
YES<br />
Food waste, foam cups<br />
and plates, cat litter,<br />
everything else<br />
Aluminum, steel and tin<br />
cans; plastic and glass;<br />
Paper products –<br />
newspapers, magazines,<br />
phone books, cardboard,<br />
copy paper, junk mail<br />
Grass, leaves, plants and<br />
weeds, garden trimmings,<br />
tree limbs, wood chips<br />
NO<br />
Recyclables, green waste,<br />
household hazardous waste<br />
Food waste, foam cups<br />
and plates, cat litter,<br />
household hazardous waste<br />
Palm fronds, plastic bags,<br />
food waste, foam cups and<br />
plates, cat litter, household<br />
hazardous waste<br />
Annual Bulky Item Clean-Up<br />
Residents and businesses of Rowland Heights receive a FREE Annual Curbside Bulky Item<br />
pick-up service. UPW also collects bulky items twice per year at no additional charge,<br />
year-round. To arrange for a bulky item pick-up, or questions regarding what can be discarded,<br />
call UPW at (866) 699-7600.<br />
If your regular<br />
pick-up day is on: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday<br />
Your bulky item Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday,<br />
clean-up day will be: June 7 June 14 June 21 June 28 July 12<br />
How to Request Street Lights Through<br />
the Department of Public Works<br />
(800) 618-7575 or write to:<br />
Bill Winter, Assistant Deputy Director, <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> <strong>County</strong> Department of Public Works,<br />
Attn: Traffic & Lighting Division, P.O. Box 1460, Alhambra, CA 91802-1460<br />
The Department of Public Works (DPW) administers the street lighting program which<br />
is funded through property tax assessments. Southern California Edison (SCE) installs<br />
the street lights and responds to maintenance calls. Upon receipt of a street lighting<br />
request, DPW will:<br />
• Determine if your area is part of an existing <strong>County</strong> Lighting District.<br />
• If you are not in the district, DPW will prepare a petition for a community member<br />
to circulate among the affected property owners. Annual assessments are $5 per<br />
single-family homes, with higher rates for other land uses.<br />
• Once the petition is signed by at least 60% of the property owners and verified by<br />
DPW, an engineer’s report and a formal ballot proceeding is initiated. The ballots are<br />
then sent out to the property owners within the petition area. If a majority of the<br />
weighted ballots are returned in opposition to being part of the district, then the<br />
proceeding is terminated. Otherwise, the territory becomes part of the lighting district<br />
and street lights are generally installed by SCE within 4 to 6 months.<br />
Note: To report a problem with an existing street light, contact SCE at (800) 611-1911.
Rowland Heights At-A-Glance Directory<br />
Emergencies 9-1-1<br />
Freeway/Roadside Non-emergency Service 3-9-9<br />
2-1-1 L.A. <strong>County</strong> 2-1-1<br />
Abandoned Vehicles 2-1-1 or (213) 974-6483<br />
Air Quality Concerns<br />
Sanitation District - odor complaints (562) 699-7411<br />
Sanitation District - after hours (562) 692-5628<br />
South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) (800) 288-7664<br />
Animal Care & Control (626) 962-3577<br />
Board of Supervisors<br />
First District Field <strong>Office</strong> (626)350-4500<br />
Fourth District Field <strong>Office</strong> (562) 943-4351 or (909)594-6561<br />
Chamber of Commerce<br />
South East San Gabriel Valley<br />
Regional Chamber of Commerce (909)860-1904<br />
Child Abuse Hotline (24 hours) (800) 540-4000<br />
Child/Spousal Support (323) 890-9800<br />
Child Care/Pre-School<br />
First 5 LA/Duarte Family Child Care (626)961-2096<br />
LA/Hillgrove Children's Center (626) 933-7102<br />
First 5 La/Guzman Family Day Care (626) 965-4956<br />
Children with Special Needs<br />
San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center (909) 620-7722<br />
Medical Therapy-Sunset School (800) 288-4584<br />
Parents Place Family Resource Center (626) 919-1091<br />
Consumer Affairs (800) 593-8222<br />
Domestic Violence Hotline (800)978-3600<br />
Environmental Health<br />
24-Hour Hotline (888) 700-9995<br />
General Information (626) 430-5200<br />
Fire Department - Emergencies 9-1-1<br />
Fire Station 119 (909) 598-4290<br />
Fire Station 145 (626)854-3486<br />
Public Information (323) 881-2472<br />
Garbage Waste Disposal<br />
United Pacific Waste (866)699-7600<br />
Graffiti Removal Hotline (800) 675-4357<br />
Hazardous Waste/Spills (800)303-0003<br />
Hazardous Waste Roundups (888) 253-2652<br />
Health Centers<br />
El Monte Comprehensive Health Center (800) 383-4600<br />
La Puente Health Center (626) 855-5300<br />
<strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong>/USC Medical Center (323) 226-2622<br />
Pomona Health Center (909) 866-0235<br />
Pomona Valley Hospital (909) 865-9500<br />
Housing Authority (562) 347-4663<br />
Rehabilitation Grants and Loans (323) 890-7239<br />
Juror Services (213) 974-5811<br />
Library - Rowland Heights (626) 912-5348<br />
Property Tax Information (888) 807-2111<br />
Assessor’s Regional <strong>Office</strong> (626) 258-6001<br />
Parks and Recreation<br />
Carolyn Rosas Park (626) 854-5557<br />
Pathfinder Park (562) 690-0933<br />
Puente Hills Native Habitat Authority<br />
Business (562) 945-9003<br />
Park Ranger (310) 858-7272 Ext. 227<br />
Emergency Services (562) 698-1446<br />
Rowland Heights Park (626) 912-6774<br />
Schabarum Regional Park (626) 854-5560<br />
Steinmetz Senior Center (626) 934-7041<br />
Walnut Sheriff’s Youth Activities League (626) 839-6631<br />
Public Safety - Emergencies 9-1-1<br />
Walnut/Diamond Bar Sheriff’s Station (626) 913-1715<br />
<strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> <strong>County</strong> Police Dispatch (800) 834-0064<br />
Fire Department - Fire Station 119 (909) 598-4290<br />
Fire Station 145 (626) 854-3486<br />
California Highway Patrol (Sante Fe Springs Station) (562) 868-0503<br />
Dispatch (non-emergency/after-hours) (323) 982-4900<br />
Public Transportation<br />
Dial-A-Ride (800) 439-0439<br />
Access Services (for the disabled) (800) 827-0829<br />
Metrolink (800) 371-LINK<br />
METRO Bus Information (800) 266-6883<br />
Foothill Transit (800) 743-3463<br />
Hollywood Bowl - Park & Ride (Schabarum Park) (323) 850-2000<br />
Public Works<br />
Building and Safety (626) 961-9611<br />
Road Maintenance (626) 337-1277<br />
Sewer Maintenance (800) 675-4357<br />
Sidewalks, Curbs, and Gutters (626) 337-1277<br />
Street Lighting Maintenance (Edison) (800) 611-1911<br />
Street Lighting Requests (626) 300-4726<br />
Street/Tree Maintenance (626) 337-1277<br />
Traffic Safety Investigations (626) 300-4708<br />
Regional Planning General Information (213) 974-6411<br />
Zoning Enforcement (213) 974-6483<br />
Registrar-Recorder/<strong>County</strong> Clerk Voter Information (800) 815-2666<br />
Birth/Death/Marriage Records, Ceremonies, License (562) 462-2137<br />
Real Estate Recording, Notary Oaths (562) 462-2133<br />
Safe Surrender Program - Toll Free (newborn infants) (877) BABYSAFE<br />
Schools<br />
Rowland Unified School District (626) 965-2541<br />
Hacienda La Puente Unified School District (626) 933-1000<br />
La Puente Valley Regional Occupational Center (626) 810-3300<br />
Senior Citizen Services<br />
Elder Abuse Hotline (877) 477-3646<br />
Adult Protective Services (213) 351-5401<br />
Senior Training/Employment (213) 738-2631<br />
San Gabriel Valley Service Center (626) 575-5431<br />
Senior Information and Assistance (213) 738-4004<br />
Steinmetz Senior Center (626) 934-7041<br />
YWCA Intervale Senior Services and Meals (626) 858-8382<br />
Shopping Cart Retrieval (800) 252-4613<br />
Social Services<br />
Public Assistance - Pomona <strong>Office</strong> (909) 865-5210<br />
San Gabriel Valley Service Center (626) 575-5431<br />
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Residential Customer<br />
1 Schabarum Regional Park<br />
17250 E. Colima Road<br />
Rowland Heights, CA 91748<br />
(626) 854-5560<br />
2 Trailview Park<br />
2625 S. Salerosa Drive<br />
Rowland Heights, CA 91748<br />
(626) 333-1369<br />
3 Pathfinder Community<br />
Regional Park<br />
18150 E. Pathfinder Road<br />
Rowland Heights, CA 91748<br />
(562) 690-0933<br />
4 Gloria Heer Park<br />
18109 E. Gallineta Street<br />
Rowland Heights, CA 91748<br />
(626) 333-1369<br />
5 Carolyn Rosas Park<br />
18500 E. Farjardo Street<br />
Rowland Heights, CA 91748<br />
(626) 854-5557<br />
6 Rowland Heights Park<br />
1500 S. Banida Avenue<br />
Rowland Heights, CA 91748<br />
(626) 912-6774<br />
7 Bill Blevins Park<br />
19500 E. Windrose Drive<br />
Rowland Heights, CA 91748<br />
(626) 333-1369<br />
8 Rowland Heights Library<br />
1850 Nogales Street<br />
Rowland Heights, CA 91748<br />
(626) 912-5348<br />
9 Fire Station 145<br />
1525 S. Nogales Street<br />
Rowland Heights, CA 91748<br />
(626) 854-3486<br />
10 Fire Station 119<br />
20480 E. Pathfinder Road<br />
Walnut, CA 91789<br />
(909) 598-4290<br />
PRSRT. STD.<br />
US Postage<br />
PAID<br />
Permit No. 55<br />
Arcadia, CA