This Month in Jurupa Valley Insider (January 2025)

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Jurupa Valley Insider January 2025

City Manager's Message

Dear Jurupa Valley Insider,

Happy New Year! As we begin 2025, I am pleased to share exciting updates with our community.

On December 19, 2024, the City Council welcomed Councilmember Veronica Sanchez and re-elected Councilmember Guillermo Silva. Their leadership will guide our City in the years ahead. The Council also selected Brian Berkson as Mayor and Chris Barajas as Mayor Pro Tem for 2025. Brian has served on the Council since 2014 and last held the Mayor’s role in 2019.

I also want to highlight the County of Riverside’s 2025 Point-In-Time Homeless Count, which starts January 22 in Jurupa Valley. Volunteers are needed—read the article below for more info on how you can help.

Thank you for your ongoing support of our community. I look forward to a year of collaboration and growth as we continue to work together to build a brighter future for Jurupa Valley.

Warm regards,

Rod Butler
City Manager

December 19 Council Meeting Farewell Altamirano

L-R: Veronica Sanchez, Chris Barajas, Leslie Altamirano, Guillermo Silva, Brian Berkson, and Armando Carmona.

New Leadership Appointed on Jurupa Valley City Council

We are excited to welcome our newly sworn-in City Council Members - Veronica Sanchez, who will represent District 4, and congratulate Councilmember Guillermo Silva (District 2) on his re-election. Their passion and dedication to our community will undoubtedly bring fresh perspectives to the City Council.

In addition, the Council selected Brian Berkson as Mayor and Chris Barajas as Mayor Pro Tem. We look forward to their leadership in the coming year.

We would also like to extend our sincere gratitude to Leslie Altamirano for her years of service and unwavering commitment to Jurupa Valley.

Countywide Homeless Count Seeks Volunteers

The 2025 Point-In-Time Homeless Count for Riverside County will be held January 22 in Jurupa Valley, and we are looking for community volunteers to help with this important effort.

If you are interested in volunteering, register at the following link: Register for PIT Count!

For more details, visit JurupaValley.org/HomelessCount.

City Hall at Your Fingertips

The My Jurupa Valley App, a new mobile citizen engagement application powered by GOGov, puts the power of City Hall in the palm of your hand. The app allows residents to have a direct line of communication to request services and report issues such as potholes, graffiti and more.

Download the app on your phone today!

NONPROFITS: Apply for the City's Annual Public Service Grant

Are you a nonprofit providing valuable services in Jurupa Valley and looking for funding to boost your efforts? The City’s annual Public Service Grant is here to help!

We’re now accepting applications from January 1 through January 31, 2025. Don’t miss your chance to secure funding that can help elevate your community impact.

Apply today and take your nonprofit’s efforts to the next level!

Click Here for the Public Service Grant

Interested in Serving Your Community?

Apply to Join a City Commission!

Do you want to make a real difference in your community? If so, now is your chance! The City of Jurupa Valley is seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to serve on several important City Commissions. This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved, contribute to the growth of your community, and help shape the future of Jurupa Valley.

The City is currently looking for members to join the following commissions:

Community Development Advisory Committee
Planning Commission
Public Works Advisory Committee

Each commission plays a vital role in advising the City Council on key community issues, ranging from development projects and city planning to public infrastructure improvements.

Interested candidates are encouraged to learn more about each commission and submit their applications by visiting the City’s official website at www.JurupaValley.org/179/Boards-Commissions. Deadline to apply is January 7, 2025.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to serve your community and make a difference. Apply today and help shape the future of Jurupa Valley!

Get Ready for the Grand Opening of 85°C Bakery Cafe in Jurupa Valley!

The wait is over—85°C Bakery Cafe is finally opening its doors in Jurupa Valley, and you’re invited to celebrate! Enjoy a weekend full of delicious food, fun activities, and amazing prizes from January 10-12.This exciting new addition to the Vernola Marketplace is sure to be a hit. With popular retail stores like Aldi, Ross Dress for Less, and Lowe's, the marketplace is already a go-to spot for shoppers. The opening of 85°C Bakery Cafe further enhances the City Council’s vision for a thriving, economically accessible community with a wide variety of shopping options—creating a vibrant future for Jurupa Valley.

Grand Opening Event Hours:
1/10 (Fri): 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
1/11 (Sat) - 1/12 (Sun): 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

📍 Location: 6461 Pats Ranch Rd., Ste 40, Jurupa Valley, CA 91752

Exciting Giveaway Prizes:
1/10 (Fri) – $30 voucher for the first 50 customers
1/10 (Fri), 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. – Plinko Prizes: Show your receipt and win 85°C merch and vouchers!
1/11 (Sat) - 1/12 (Sun) – Free T-shirt for the first 50 customers
1/10-1/12 – Free California Mug with a $25+ purchase
1/10-1/12 – Free Tote Bag with any purchase

While supplies last—don't miss out on the fun! Come for the food, stay for the prizes, and enjoy the growth of your community!

Clear Out the Clutter!
Free Bulky Item Collection Event on January 11

Don't forget to attend the FREE bulky item, solid waste, green waste, and E-waste collection event.

Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025
Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Patriot High School (4355 Camino Real)

Bring your unwanted items like chairs, mattresses, and tree branches for disposal—just be sure to leave hazardous waste at home. Proof of Jurupa Valley residency required.

Additionally, there will be free compost available for pickup at this event. This is a self-serve event so please bring sturdy bags, pails, containers, gloves, and a shovel to take and load your compost.

For more information, visit jurupavalley.org/bulkyitem

Burrtec Offers Recycling Services After the Holidays

It's time to recycle your holiday tree and make room for the new year! Burrtec will pick up natural, undecorated trees at the curbside for FREE until Wednesday, January 8. Flocked trees are welcome too—just remember to remove all tinsel, ornaments, and stands.

Got a tree over six feet? Make sure to cut it in half!

Don’t forget, FREE Christmas Tree Mulch will be available from mid-January to mid-February at the Agua Mansa Transfer Station—while supplies last.

For more information, call Burrtec at (951) 786-0639 or (866) BURRTEC.

Explore Native Plants at Louis Robidoux Parkland

Join the Louis Robidoux Parkland, located at 5370 Riverview Drive, for a free Native Plant Workshop on Saturday, January 18. This informative session will dive into the ecological benefits of native plants, offering tips on planting, maintenance, and how these plants support local ecosystems.

Date: January 18, 2025
Workshop Time: 10 a.m.
Plant Sale: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Be sure to RSVP for your FREE plant!

For more details, visit the Louis Robidoux Parkland webpage at Parkland Website.

Upcoming City Meetings and Events

January 1: City Hall Closed in Observance of New Year's Day
January 1: Public Service Grant Program Opens
January 11: Free Bulky Item Collection Event | Patriot High School | 8am-12pm
January 16: City Council Meeting | City Hall | 7pm
January 20: City Hall Closure in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 22: Countywide Point-In-Time Homeless Count | Jurupa Valley Operations Center | 5:30am
Planning Commission Meeting | City Hall | 7pm