July is National Park and Recreation Month

This July, explore everything your local regional park has to offer! Playgrounds, camping, swim complexes — these are just a few of the things that come to mind when we think of Regional Parks. But, the parks are so much more than that. During Park and Recreation Month, National Park and Recreation Association (NRPA) challenges you to explore the “undiscovered” roles of local regional parks. Redefine how you think about your local parks, and uncover a lifetime of discovery!

Cucamonga-Guasti Park is located at 800 N. Archibald Avenue in Ontario and provides over 100 acres of outdoor recreation activities.  At Cucamonga-Guasti Park you can enjoy a wide range of activities including two lakes for fishing, a swim complex with water slides, zero depth water play park, picnic tables and group picnic shelters for every occasion.

Prado Regional Park is a one-stop recreational paradise located at 16700 S. Euclid Avenue in Chino.  Prado is unique as it connects San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange and Los Angeles counties. This park offers fishing, camping, hiking, biking and nature trails, disc golf and outstanding picnic facilities. Around the park there are even more activities to take advantage of: two 18-hole golf courses, Olympic shooting range, horseback riding, and archery, are just a few of the added adventures you could enjoy at Prado Regional Park.

For more information about a Regional Park near you please visit the San Bernardino County Regional Parks website or the Friends of Regional Parks of San Bernardino County website.

Upland Has a New Police Chief

On Wednesday, June 27, 2018, the City of Upland announced Darren Goodman, a 27-year veteran of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department and captain of the Chino Hills station, as the new Upland Police Chief.

"Congratulations, Darren! It was a very favorable selection and I'm honored to have been given the opportunity to work with you in Chino Hills, and I am fortunate to continue to be able to work with you in Upland. Wishing you the best of luck in your new role," commented Supervisor Curt Hagman.

Goodman began his career in law enforcement in 1991.  He has worked a variety of assignments - patrol, narcotics, and SWAT. In 2013, he assumed command of the Sheriff's Regional Training Center.

While in Chino Hills, Goodman worked to reduce gaps between police service and public works, code enforcement, mental health services and homeless advocates.

On Monday, June 16, 2018, the City of Upland will administer the Oath of Office to Police Chief Darren Goodman. For more information on the special meeting, please visit the City of Upland website.

1000th Homeless Vet Receives Keys to Home

In July 2015, the Board of Supervisors committed itself to find stable housing for all 401 military veterans who were homeless in the county at that time.  That goal was achieved within just four months, but more veterans have been joining the ranks of the county's homeless.  On Tuesday, June 26, 2018, Marine Corps veteran, Quintin Sherard, received the keys to his new home in Fontana. This was a monumental moment as Mr. Sherard was the 1000th homeless veteran to receive a home. Mr. Sherard had been homeless since 2015, the same year that the County of San Bernardino launched an initiative to end homelessness among its veteran population.   Thank you for your service Quintin, and congratulations on your new home!

Upcoming Events

Meetings:

• 07/16 - City of Montclair Council Meeting
• 07/17 - City of Ontario Council Meeting
• 07/17 - City of Chino Council Meeting
• 07/19 - Ontario-Montclair School District Meeting
• 07/23 - City of Upland Council Meeting
• 07/24 - Upland Unified School District Meeting
• 07/24 - City of Chino Hills Council Meeting

Events:

Concerts in the Park:

City of Chino
Thursdays
7:00 P.M. at Chino Civic Center

City of Chino Hills
Wednesdays
7:00 P.M. at Veterans Park

City of Montclair
Tuesdays
7:00 P.M. at Alma Hofman Park

City of Ontario
Wednesdays
5:00 P.M. at Ontario Town Square

City of Upland
Thursdays
7:00 P.M. at Memorial Park

Movies in the Park:

City of Chino
Fridays
6:30 P.M. at City Hall Lawn

City of Chino Hills
Thursdays
8:15 P.M. at Chino Hills Community Center

City of Montclair
Tuesdays
8:00 P.M. at Alma Hofman Park

City of Ontario
Fridays
7:00 P.M. at Ontario Town Square