Pro-Choice or Not (10/31/07)
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We are a society of choices…Go big on fries and a drink, sauce on the side, deluxe wax with my carwash; you
get the point! But, this latest ‘choice’ has me angry and puzzled.
To my chagrin while thumbing through an O.C. Weekly Magazine (that may have been my first mistake), I
read the following statement “It’s your choice.” I thought to myself great, more choices! And read on…it was a
‘clever’ (used loosely here) ad depicting bumper-to-bumper traffic and a children’s soccer game. In small
print, I am presented with a simple question “Why risk having your kids miss the big game by getting stuck in
traffic when you could take the Toll Roads instead?”
Are they out of their (insert expletive here) minds…This ad is insulting and unpersuasive on so many levels!
Let me state the obvious…The Toll Roads at best are a convenience off peak hours (and even peak hours are
bleeding further and further infringing on off peak hours). If the ad is to appeal to an Inland Empire
commuter, guess what…we all know! And further more, the Inland Empire commuter is leaving earlier to get
home earlier for Susie’s soccer game (but, thanks for giving us a ‘choice’). And, if the ad is to appeal to Miss
Orange County who is inconvenienced by a little traffic…suck it up ‘butter-cup’! The reality is that 85+% of the
commuters are from the Inland Empire! Ads and sentiments should be marketed towards the hard working
(and hard commuting) folks of the I.E., period! It is not a ‘choice’, it is a damned if you do and damned if you
don’t justification for a bigger problem called the ’91 Freeway’. And you know what, The Toll Road knows and
understands the squeeze they have on everyone and yet they still say “It’s a choice.’! Walking a plank is ‘a
choice’ but what’s the alternative?
Here’s my recommendations: Riverside Transit Authority, fix the 91 Freeway. Until the 91 Freeway is fixed,
Corona City Council cease on your decision to proceed with an expansion of the Foothill Parkway. Toll Lanes,
disperse and re-hire your Marketing Team because you are lobbing foul balls and not hitting home runs!
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Coming Soon Update (10/17/07)
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Omni West Wins Biz Park Approval
Developer Omni West has won approval from the Norco Planning Commission for a new 52,000-sf mixed-use
project called Parkridge Business Center. The new project, which is designed to serve the Norco/Corona area,
will include two office condominium buildings totaling more than 13,000 sf each as well as a flex-tech
condominium building of more than 25,000 sf that can accommodate a diverse range of uses, from
office/R&D to industrial and warehouse space.
Omni West is developing the project in partnership with Menlo Park-based HG Capital LLC on a four-acre
parcel along Parkridge Avenue near the corner of Hamner Street, less than a mile from the Interstate 15 and
91 freeways. According to Kip Dubbs, president of Omni West Group, office space for each user can range from
900 sf to 13,000 sf, while the flex-tech portion will be able to accommodate users that require footprints as
small as 2,100 sf.
The flex-tech units will accommodate up to 70% office build-out, notes principal Tal Siglar, at the Ontario
office of Daum Commercial Real Estate, which is marketing the project for Omni West. Construction is
expected to begin in the first quarter of 2008, with completion slated for the third quarter of 2008.
The approval of plans for the Parkridge project follows Omni West's recent groundbreaking for a 66,000-sf
medical and professional office condominium project in Lake Elsinore and the company's recent unveiling of
plans for 80,000 sf of medical office condominiums in Moreno Valley.
In addition to those projects and the Parkridge Business Park, Omni West is developing Rivera Industrial
Park, a 50,000-sf project in Riverside; as well as several other projects in the design and entitlement phase.
The company also manages the recently completed Paseo del Sol Medical Center, part of the five-acre,
master-planned Paseo del Sol in Chino.
Master Development Acquires 100,000 SF
Master Development Corp. of Newport Beach has acquired two industrial buildings totaling 100,020 sf from
Fleetwood Aluminum in a venture with GE Asset Management. The deal, which is the fourth acquisition for the
MDC/GE joint venture, expands what is already a significant number of holdings for Master Development in
Corona.
The two recently acquired buildings are at 2465 and 2485 Railroad St. The buildings are part of what EVP
Bryan Bentrott of Master Development describes as an industrial market that benefits from growth from within
its existing 25-million-sf base, expansion from adjacent markets like Chino and Ontario, and relocation from
Orange County companies seeking affordable space that is close to their work force.
MDC has constructed 28 buildings in Corona since 2003 and has now turned its attention to value-added
acquisitions within the city. This transaction represents MDC's second purchase of an existing building in
Corona in 2007 and the firm is evaluating additional investment opportunities.
Bentrott says that MDC is looking to add more value-added acquisitions within its GE joint venture fund, which
the Newport Beach-based firm and GE Asset Management formed to purchase industrial land and buildings
throughout Southern California.
According to Bentrott, both of the newly acquired properties were competitively priced, well located and in short
supply for companies needing quality manufacturing and warehouse space in each respective size category.
MDC plans to remodel both of the buildings and offer them for sale or lease.
Master Development was extremely aggressive in underwriting the property, according to Walter Fromme, SVP
of Voit Commercial Brokerage. The deal closed in only 45 days from start to finish, Fromme notes.
According to Bentrott, Fleetwood Aluminum sold the buildings to buy one larger building, also in Corona, as
part of a consolidation of its five locations into one 200,000-sf headquarters. Frome and Bill Livesay of the
Irvine office of Voit Commercial represented both the buyer and the seller.
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Light Notes (10/10/07)
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Dos Lagos Phase II: The long-standing rumor about the Dos Lagos Phase II development is that it would be
in place by 2008 with such retailers as Crate & Barrell, R.E.I and Border’s Books & Music (not to mention some
long-shots like Louis Vuitton, The Cheesecake Factory and The Pottery Barn).
Well, there’s going to be a little time notched on to that ‘guestimate’ and the new time looks like a target of
2009…when I hear more, I will share more.
Three Square Bistro: It was fun while it lasted (until 2:00 PM on weekdays that is). My Wife and I were great
proponents of the restaurant as A) there had been great buzz about the food, B) Mycitycorona.com had
conducted a restaurant review (spending the time and energy to promote it) and C) we had eaten there and
enjoyed it (the food). Now, our 1st indication of trouble was an empty restaurant at 7:30 on a
weekday…maybe we just selected an off-night. The 2nd indication occurred when a couple was turned away at
8:30 because they were closing early. Part of me wanted to stand up and say “Are you just stupid…your
restaurant needs the business…what are you doing?”
Sadly, I share they are no more and have drifted the way of many restaurants before them…
City Homeless: Am I the only person noticing the attraction of city homeless to ‘main-stay’ places like Post
Offices, Shopping Center islands, assembled in groups near major retail and the like? Simply a question…
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W for Wood Ranch and Wow (10/03/07)
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WOOD RANCH TO OPEN AT
THE SHOPPES AT CHINO HILLS
Agoura Hills, CA – September 25, 2007 —Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill, Inc., a Southern California restaurant
company based in Agoura Hills, CA, is proud to announce that it will open its 12th premium-casual restaurant,
this one in The Shoppes at Chino Hills, a lifestyle development of Opus West. This will be Wood Ranch’s first
restaurant in San Bernardino County and its second in the Inland Empire and is slated to open for business in
the summer of 2008.
"We’ve met with a superb reception in the Inland Empire and have gotten to know great people there,” said
Eric Anders , co-founder of Wood Ranch. "We believe this location in Chino Hills will be very well received and
that Wood Ranch will be a welcome part of the community.”
"We really look forward to opening in Chino Hills," added Ofer Shemtov, co-founder of Wood Ranch. "We
took a long time to make sure this was just the right deal for everyone involved."
Wood Ranch at The Shoppes at Chino Hills, located at Grand Avenue and Peyton Drive, just west of the 71
freeway, will seat approximately 270 guests, including the bar and patio. As always, Wood Ranch will feature
award-winning barbecue as well as a premium-casual American menu that goes beyond barbecue. Wood
Ranch at The Shoppes at Chino Hills will be open for lunch and dinner, seven days a week.
Wood Ranch has been rated as "Top Barbecue Spot" and also earned a Certificate of Distinction for receiving
outstanding scores in both food and service in the Zagat Restaurant Guide Los Angeles /Southern California,
America 's premier dining-out guide, for six out of the last eight years. Other awards include: “Best
Barbecue,” The Los Angeles Times; “…high marks from locals for barbecue,” The Wall Street Journal; “Best
Barbecue,” The Los Angeles Daily News; “Best Barbecue in Ventura County,” The Ventura County Star; “Best
Barbecue in L.A.,” 97.1 FM Talk Radio (The Merrill Shindler Show); “Barbecue King,” Los Angeles Weekly;
“…Southern California’s best barbecue,” Where Magazine; “Best Restaurant Value in Orange County,” Elmer
Dills, KABC-TV; “Best BBQ; Best Caterer; Best Take-Out,” Conejo Valley TODAY Magazine Readers’ Choice
Awards; “Inductee to the Local Barbecue Hall of Fame,” KABC Radio (The Restaurant Show with Mario & Amy);
“Best Steakhouse,” The Ventura County Star; “Best Barbecue in the Conejo Valley,” Conejo Valley Examiner;
“Top 10 Kids Menu in America,” Restaurant Hospitality.
Wood Ranch features “The Food That Makes America Great!” This includes Certified Angus Beef steaks,
prime rib, and burgers. Also featured are slow-roasted, mesquite-grilled tri tip roasts (a signature item),
Premium American Baby Back ribs, and locally-raised fresh chicken. There’s always fresh Idaho trout and
salmon on the menu. Diners can also choose from numerous unique salads and desserts designed to be
shared. A full bar is available as well as a popular wine list, featuring a variety of wines at affordable prices.
Convenient take-out and catering services are also available as is an award-winning, entertaining children's
menu ("One of the Best Kids' Menus in America ," Restaurant Hospitality magazine).
Wood Ranch currently operates 11 premium-casual restaurants located in Camarillo , Moorpark , Agoura Hills,
Northridge , Valencia , Rancho Santa Margarita, Anaheim Hills and Los Angeles (at The Grove), Arcadia ,
Cerritos and Corona .
Wow Café and Wingery selects Corona as
first California location
CORONA, Calif., (Sept. 25, 2007) – The city of Corona is proud to welcome WOW Café and Wingery, a fun,
casual dining, family restaurant, as the La.-based franchises’ first location in California.
Located at 1525 East Ontario Avenue, Suite 107 in Corona, WOW Café & Wingery brings a new spin to casual
dining. Known for its 17 signature wing sauces and its Southwest, American and Mexican cuisine, the menu
offers variety to the residents of Corona with its wings, sandwiches, burgers, fajitas, quesadillas, salad wraps,
fish and ribs.
With the combination of upscale commercial space, housing, quality of life and a large residential community,
Corona is becoming an attractive destination for the service and hospitality sectors
“Corona is honored to be WOW Café & Wingery’s first California location,” said Darrell Talbert, deputy director
of community development for the city of Corona. “As Corona evolves into a premier destination for business
and employment, it will continue to bring firsts to the region.”
The 2,900-square-foot café offers seating for more than 95 patrons, a beer and wine bar and top-of-the-line
audio visual equipment, making the eatery a dream location for sports fans.
“We are excited to be a member of Corona’s business community,” said Veena Mathew, owner of WOW Café
& Wingery in Corona. “The city’s casual lifestyle makes this location a natural fit for our restaurant and our
success.”
Founded in Covington, La., in 2001 by Paul Ballard, Wow Café & Wingery has expanded into 17 states,
including markets such as New York, Washington D.C., Chicago and now Corona. Rebounding from the effects
of Hurricane Katrina, the chain’s growth has nearly doubled since 2006.
The city of Corona, centrally located between Orange County and the Inland Empire, is an innovator in
building an attractive environment in which to locate a business. Rising from its humble beginnings as a small
agricultural community, Corona is now an upscale metropolis, offering a vibrant and thriving economy for
businesses and residents.
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4th Annual Eastvale Fall Festival (09/19/07)
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Event: 4th Annual Eastvale Fall Festival
Date: October 13th
Time: 1 PM to 8 PM
Location: Mid-Hill Dairy (Entrance is located at Citrus & Cleveland, Parking & Entrance is free).
Festivities: Hay Rides, Pumpkin Patch, Pet Costume and Scarecrow Contest.
Prizes: $100 for Scarecrow contest and $25 for Pet Costume Contest. Scarecrow entries must be received and
assembled before noon the day of the event.
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Sur La Table (09/12/07)
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The Promenade Shops at Dos Lagos has added spice to its lifestyle center with its new retail tenant Sur La
Table, one of the most respected kitchenware retailers in the industry. Sur La Table opened its 4,500-square-
foot location on August 1, 2007, establishing itself as the only location in the Inland Empire.
"Sur La Table is an incredible addition to our center," said Amy Brown, general manager of The Promenade
Shops at Dos Lagos. "It is a culinary paradise for those who are passionate about cooking and who love to
entertain."
Renowned for its eclectic selection of everyday basics and unique culinary tools, Sur La Table has an
impressive inventory of thousands of kitchen products including bakeware, barware, cookware, glassware,
linens, gadgets, knives, electrics, table decor, cookbooks and more.
Sur La Table is located near Starbucks at The Promenade Shops of Dos Lagos. The center's hours are Monday
through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, please call
(951) 603-0515 or visit online at www.surlatable.com.
About The Promenade Shops at Dos Lagos
The Promenade Shops at Dos Lagos is Corona, California's first lifestyle center. Offering over 50 of the finest
specialty shops, five full-service restaurants and a 15-screen movie theater, the pedestrian-friendly shopping
center is a part of Dos Lagos, a 543-acre master-planned sustainable community. The center was developed
and is managed by Poag & McEwen Lifestyle Centers, LLC. For more information, visit
www.PromenadeShopsatDosLagos.com or www.PM-Lifestyle.com.
About Dos Lagos
Dos Lagos is the first master-planned sustainable community in Western Riverside County that balances
nature and community. Developed by SE Corporation, the 543-acre mixed-use community combines
residential, retail, office and entertainment to enhance the quality of life. Dos Lagos is located in Corona,
California. For more information, visit www.DosLagos.net.
About Sur La Table
Sur La Table provides inspiration, tools and techniques for those who wish to enhance their lives through
creative cooking and artful entertaining. Sur La Table's comprehensive selection of products includes tools
from around the world to prepare any cuisine as well as beautiful dishes, linens and glasses to create a
striking presentation. Sur La Table shops the world for new products providing the unexpected and a sense of
discovery, whether you step into one of its stores nationwide, open the pages of its catalog or visit
www.surlatable.com.
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Message Board Notables (09/05/07)
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Regarding Trash in the streets “The city of Corona is more concerned preventing peaceful, quiet, harmless
marijuana dispensaries, than it is punishing polluter and stopping those who mow their laws at 5AM waking
everyone up…[Read More].
Regarding Favorite Meals in Corona/Norco “I agree with the votes going to Napa 29. My wife and I go there
simply for appetizers and a couple of drinks. The acoustic music is a very nice touch and we always have a
famously wonderful time there…[Read More].
Regarding Dos Lagos Phase II Rumors “I am hearing rumors from some business owners in the Stater Bros
center (Cajalco) that Trader Joe's is pulling out of Dos Lagos?!? That can't be possible - after all the work...but
the site is still not listed on the TJ's website...[Read More].
Regarding In-home Daycare “I am desperate for a daycare provider in Corona. If you know of a great in-
home daycare please let me know…[Read More].
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Development Watch (08/29/07)
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At Christmas, don’t say I never gave you anything…my friends; I deliver you the following gifts in the form of
‘City Tidbits’.
Tap’s Fish House and Brewery: Almost worst than the salvation of food itself, Corona residents are eagerly
salivating for ‘quality’ restaurants within its borders; Tap’s Fish House and Brewery is one of those restaurants.
Upscale, pricey and worth a couple visits! We have a sneak-peek at what the restaurant will look like when it is
completed, enjoy! Image # 1, Image # 2
Mammoth Building Project: All right, so you are commuting back to Corona from some forsaken place in
Orange County and you notice new construction on the left side of the freeway (adjacent to Coco’s and the
Green River Golf Course). You glance over while trying to balance a phone call, a Latte and oh yes, that Semi
in front of you! My friends, why didn’t you ask…I am here for YOU! It just so happens that Mammoth Equities
is building a 3-story 54,000 sq. foot office building! Take a peek at the final product, enjoy! Image # 1,
Image # 2
Trader Joe’s at The Promenade Shops at Dos Lagos: The Message Boards have been a-blaze with Trader Joe’s
talk….is it coming, is it not coming (rumors, innuendos…the usual). While I have confirmed it will be opening
in Mid-October and will be ‘larger than originally planned’ there is still questions. Why has
www.Traderjoes.com not updated their ‘Coming Soon’ stores with the Corona, California site (they have this
past week with Rancho Cucamonga)? On a slightly different but related topic, Whole Foods is divesting all 34
Henry’s Stores to the Smart & Final Corporation which could pave the way for an interesting rivalry!
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More Light Notes (08/22/07)
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Dos Lagos Search comes to an end: It seems that Dos Lagos has ended its search for a “female, African-
American, 30-39, racially ambiguous-looking, corporate-type” has come to an end with the soon to be
released website-makeover! Don’t believe me? See for yourself HERE!
Original classified read:
DOSLAGOS.NET is casting a host for doslagos.net, a website dedicated to the concept of building sustainable
communities through a balance of economic, social, and environmental needs. Shoot starts late Feb. in Corona.
Seeking—Host: female, African-American, 30-39, racially ambiguous-looking, corporate-type. Email pix &
résumés to… Professional pay, meals, and travel provided.
Silver Dollar Pancake House: Just a shameless plug for the restaurant. It is a hole-in-the-wall located in
downtown Corona on 6th Street, but man is the breakfast is good and worth discovering; I also recommend
the coffee! Arrive early, the lines are long!!!
Website Traffic: Mycitycorona.com is having one of the BIGGEST months in its history and we had to put the
car in park for a second to say THANK YOU! Without all of you, we could not be the defiant, pesky, irritating
and somewhat over-zealous types we are! And to thank you, we are going to give you the fullest, richest and
best website possible!!! But wait, there’s more…since you acted NOW (and in the past), we are going to throw
in a “Come back anytime”, “See you soon” and “Make yourself at home”; how’s that for hospitality?
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Light Notes (08/15/07)
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Trader Joe’s at The Promenade Shops at Dos Lagos: Bigger, larger than originally planned…Trader Joe’s
entrance into Corona, California is going to be anything less than shy. Tentative opening now stands at Mid-
October and that gives you enough time to begin a list of Trader Joe’s favorites for your shopping
extravaganza!
Corona Lemon Festival (Sunday, October 7th 2007): Located on the front lawn of the historic Corona Civic
Center on West Sixth Street, this event is highly visible next to the main drag through town. The festival
reintroduced the “Miss Lemon Festival” pageant which is now a stand-alone event held each May. The October
festival includes a local fine art exhibition and crafters to show-off their work, and an old-fashioned “bake-
off,” with lemons as the obvious theme. Other attractions will include a “Best Dressed Pets” contest, and
“Restaurant Row,” which is a sampling of Corona’s local cuisine. This year’s entertainment: Phat Cat Swinger!
Admission and parking is free, and anyone with memorabilia of the citrus industry or other historic exhibits is
encouraged to participate. Also, the festival is an excellent promotional opportunity for local commercial
businesses, vendors, restaurants, crafters and non-profit organizations.
Pictures/Video: Mycitycorona.com wants your pictures and videos to share with all of Corona, Norco, Eastvale
and more! If you have any pictures and videos you want to share, send them HERE!
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Summer Movie Series (08/08/07)
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Enjoy a movie this summer with the City of Corona! The City is offering two venues for residents this year,
Movies in the Plaza and Dive-In Movies. Movies in the Plaza will be held in the Corona City Hall South Plaza*
(400 S. Vicentia) on Fridays in August beginning on August 10th with “Curious George”. The Dive-In movies
are a new event that will take place each Tuesday in August at the Centennial High School Pool (1820
Rimpau) beginning on August 7th. Participants will be able to watch the featured movie from the pool deck or
even from the water at this unique and fun venue. Admission is $1 (15 years of age and younger) and $2 (16
years of age and older). For more information on the Summer Movie Series please visit the City’s events
calendar or contact the Department of Parks and Community Services at (951) 736-2241.
August 10th 7:00 PM: Curious George
August 17th 7:00 PM: Barn Yard
August 24th 7:00 PM: The Ant Bully
August 31st 7:00 PM: Over the Hedge
* Bring your lawn chairs and picnic baskets for a Movie in the Plaza.
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Pinkberry to invade Corona (08/01/07)
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Pinkberry is a chain of frozen dessert stores primarily located in Los Angeles, California. Pinkberry serves a
variety of frozen treats. It is slated to open in The Promenade Shops at Dos Lagos sometime in late 2007.
Perhaps it will not be Earth-shattering, nor will it outpace the Beatles invasion in the 1960’s but the (in)famous
Pinkberry that you know (or not) from the Hollywood scene is coming to Corona, CA. Pinkberry is where some
of your Hollywood-ers like Kirsten Dunst, Salma Hayek, Jerry Seinfeld, Leonardo DiCaprio, Paris and Perez
Hilton go to eat and be seen.
Pinkberry serves Yogurt, Smoothies and Shaved Ice. Yogurt by definition is “milk fermented by bacteria to
give a tangy or slightly sour flavor and a lightly set or thick and creamy consistency.” Recently, a customer of
Pinkberry’s filed a lawsuit stating that their product does not meet the California Department of Food and
Agriculture's definition of frozen yogurt because it does not contain the necessary amount of bacterial cultures
per ounce. My view-point…who cares when you are staking piles of Cap N' Crunch on it anyway!
An excerpt Fortune Magazine reads: “Pinkberry won't discuss sales, but with upwards of 1,500 customers per
location per day, one store could easily bring in $250,000 a month. (A typical unit for TCBY, the granddaddy
of yogurt chains, does about $200,000, according to restaurant consultancy Technomic.) There are 21
Pinkberry locations in L.A. and New York, with plans for 50 by year-end. Co-founders Shelly Hwang, 33, and
Young Lee, 43, say they turned a profit on their first store four months after opening it.”
Here’s something to chew on before they arrive:
Number of flavors: 2 (Plain or Green Tea)
Toppings: Kiwi, Cap N’ Crunch, Raspberries, Yogurt Chips, Almonds, Pineapples, Blackberries, Cookies N’
Cream, Bananas, Carob Chips, Coconut, Mango, Granola, Fruity Pebbles, Chocolate Chips, Blueberries, Coco
Pebbles and Strawberries.
Average Cost: $5.50
High-end Average Cost: $10.00
Convinced yet? Hungry…come on, you know you are itching for the Green Tea with a helping of Coco Pebbles
and finish it with Bananas. No?
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Miller Time! (07/25/07)
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This came to me from the from the Jeff Miller for Assembly campaign- it will be interesting to see how the
others in this race will spin this large amount of CONTRIBUTED money. It is easy to get a sub prime home
equity line or raid the 401(k) but putting putting almost $300K in contributions really shows that Miller has
what it takes to win this.
Jeff Miller Raises Over $272,000 on First Report
Mission Viejo, CA - - Republican Assembly candidate Jeff Miller will report today that he has raised $272,051
for his campaign for the 71st Assembly District. Miller, the Mayor Pro Tem of Corona, is the leading GOP
candidate to succeed Assemblyman Todd Spitzer.
"Jeff has exceeded every goal we set for raising funds," said campaign consultant Dave Gilliard. "Even more
impressive than his total is the fact that it does not include any loans or donations from Jeff himself. This
money all came from supporters and is all spendable by the campaign."
It has become common practice in recent years for candidates to inflate their campaign reports with personal
loans, which are returned to the candidate at a later date.
Miller’s report also shows significant strength from Orange County donors, who contributed more than any
other county. Miller has the endorsement of Orange County Congressman Ed Royce and is supported by
many of the county’s leading GOP donors.
"Rather than going after the low hanging fruit first, Jeff took the opposite approach and went outside his
Riverside County base to raise most of these funds. That means his next report will be even more
impressive," said Gilliard.
Source: Red County Publication
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NEWS FLASH: VIDEO (07/18/07)
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The ever-expanding world of Mycitycorona.com has postured once again…we have added VIDEO to our long
list of visceral and non-visceral medium. We hope, in our internal (lack of) wisdom that you will be able to
enjoy the VIDEO experience and will perhaps share a VIDEO or two with us to share with the Inland Empire
region (and perhaps beyond).
Now, I must apologize in advance because the camera work is ‘shaky’ at best…you can blame me for that!
But, given the opportunity to share VIDEO from other sources (who are actually talented) you will hopefully
receive a well rounded experience.
If you are talented, interested in sharing your filming skills and/or have caught a Councilman or Mayor doing
something ‘mischievous’ send it to video@mycitycorona.com
Now, we bid you Adieu to go gather up VIDEO and send it off!
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Post 4th of July (07/11/07)
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I hope everyone’s 4th of July was spent well with good friends and family. We attended Corona’s Main Street
Parade early and there is nothing like it! The event unites the people of Corona like no other event I am
aware of; the adults look like children in anticipation of the parade (The children are filled with excitement).
We happened to pick a spot that was directly under the sun, the sun was relentless. The parade itself did not
vary too far from the previous years parades with its gaggle of ‘usuals’. This year unlike last year entitled us
to an 18-month old (our Son) getting up, clapping, sitting down, running away and the like…but, we still
enjoyed the event.
In between the parade and the fireworks show we rested, swam and prepared for the evening.
We also attended Corona’s 4th of July Fireworks Show at Corona High School. Nothing too varying of previous
years events with people sitting, laying around enjoying the music and festivities. This year, 10 minutes of the
parade was shown on the big screen. In principle, not a bad idea if the tapes were dubbed and edited
together set to music or something half way entertaining…instead it came off as ‘filler’ and I saw many
confused looks on peoples faces; maybe next year. The band was great and the other festivities,
presentations and food was great! The fireworks show was good and the finale was stupendous (something
not to be missed); my thanks and appreciation to those who put it together. While we enjoyed the show, our
18-month old Son was mortified by the fireworks; perhaps he thought the fireworks were going to come down
on him. One question though, what happened with the fireworks after the lights came on…was that part of the
show?
As an aside, in the coming weeks I will be posting the photos from the parade and the fireworks show.
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Happy 4th of July (06/27/07)
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The Top 10 4th of July Movies of All Time (and corresponding 4th of July comments):
10. Jaws (1975): “4th of July weekend at the shore -- with a gigantic, man-eating Great White Shark”
9. The Sandlot (1993): “4th of July picnic”
8. Independence Day (1996): “Ah, the name…HELLO”
7. 1776 (1972): “Our day of independence”
6. Young Mr. Lincoln (1939): “4th of July picnic…as patriotic a movie as you're going to find”
5. Stars and Stripes Forever (1952): ”Musical about his passion for marching bands, parades”
4. Avalon (1990): “First view of America on the 4th of July”
3. The Patriot (2000): “One of the most virulently patriotic movies of recent years”
2. Glory (1989): “Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, the titular leader of the first all -black volunteer regiment in the
Union Army during the War Between the States…price of freedom is, and how the battle to preserve it never
ends”
1. Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942): “Great music, great dancing, great story, great film”
Runner ups:
Ah, Wilderness! (1935)
Gettysburg (1993)
Johnny Tremain (1957)
John Paul Jones (1959)
Red Dawn (1984)
The Time of Their Lives (1946)
Did we miss YOUR 4TH of July movie, tell us HERE!
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Light Notes (06/20/07)
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Corona Heritage Museum: I attended the Corona Heritage Museum and Park Antiques Festival about a week
or so ago…ran into Mayor Montanez and Councilman Skipworth. It was a pleasant trip since we have never
attended and we walked away with some really nice items (and homemade lemonade for my Son). While I
was there, I picked up a Corona Arts Newsletter and figured I would share it for all of the ‘Artsy' folks out
there; click HERE to get a copy!
Crossroads Christian Schools: Crossroads Christian Schools is proud to announce the opening of their brand
new facilities for preschool through eighth grade at the corner of Fullerton and Ontario in Corona for the fall of
2007. For the past twenty-eight years Crossroads Christian Schools has been serving [Read More]
Fly by night: I have been doing Mycitycorona.com for a little over 2 years now…why? Because most websites
suck and don’t give you what you really want (we fool ourselves into believing we deliver what you want…no
one tells us otherwise). There are 50,000 sites out there that are ‘nifty’ directories and are as stale as old
toast. It came to my attention that a promising Inland Empire Website bit the dust recently…what can I say,
we sail on!
Riverside Tyler Mall Directory: In the ever evolving world that is Mycitycorona.com, we have put together a
store directory together with phone numbers, sorry Husbands! Click HERE to look up your favorite store or
eatery!
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4th of July 2007 (06/13/07)
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Holy fireworks Batman, the 4th of July is 3 weeks away…I repeat 3 weeks away! Weren’t we just unwrapping
gifts and sipping
Eggnog? For all of my fellow ‘lost in the fog’ friends, I have taken care of the hard work and compiled a list of
4th of July events
(no need to thank me)! And should I have missed that one special event, please let me know; as follows:
Corona
Corona High School 1150 West 10th St.
7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Live bands
Fireworks start at 9:00 p.m.
Adults (13 and over) $3.00, Children $2.00
909-736-2241
More Information: The annual Main Street USA Independence Day Parade will be held on Wednesday, July 4th
at 10 AM. The parade begins at Main and Ontario and proceeds north to Olive St on Main Street. The parade
includes floats, marching bands, equestrian
units and classic cars. This year there will be a 4th of July Festival to enjoy from 4 – 7 PM at the Corona High
School softball field
(1150 W. 10th St.) with the Annual Star Spangled Fireworks Spectacular taking place in the school’s football
stadium at 9 PM. Gates
to the football stadium open to the public at 6 PM and entertainment begins at 7 PM. For more information,
please call 736-2241.
Indio
Empire Polo Club 81-800 Avenue 51
6:30 p.m. - Live entertainment, games, and contests
Fireworks after dark
Admission free, Parking $3.00
760-342-6532, 760-342-6500 x 597
Lake Elsinore
On Lake Elsinore
8:00 p.m.
Patriotic Boat Parade of Lights
9:30 p.m. - Fireworks display off the levee
909-674-3124 ext. 265 or 267
Norco
Norco Community Center
25th Annual Country Jamboree Display
3900 Acacia Ave.
12:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Activities, Food and Beverages, Bands
Fireworks start at 9:00 p.m.
909-270-5632
Moreno Valley
Annual July Fourth Family Fun Fest
Mountain View Middle School
13130 Morrison St.
5:30 p.m. - Band
7:30 p.m. - 60's and 70's Music
9:00 p.m. - Fireworks
909-413-3280
Ontario
Westwind Park 2425 Riverside Dr.
Live entertainment, rides, games start at 5:00 p.m.
Fireworks start at 9:00 p.m.
909-395-2020
Palm Desert
Civic Center Park 73510 Fred Waring Dr.
7:30 p.m. - Steve Madaio Concert
Fireworks go from 9:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
760-346-0611
Palm Springs
Palm Springs Stadium 1901 E. Baristo Rd.
6:00 p.m. - Gates Open
Blues Concert at 7:00 p.m.
Fireworks start at 9:00 p.m.
760-333-8694
Ramona
Ramona Oaks Park 25386 Pappas Rd.
10:00 a.m. - Parade Games, Food, Entertainment
760-789-4146
Olive Pierce Middle School
1521 Hanson Lane Fireworks start at Dusk
760-789-0999
Riverside
Riverside County Fairgrounds
6:30pm Events begin
9:15pm-9:40pm - Fireworks Free
Event Parking $5 at the lot off Arabia Street
46-350 Arabia Street Indio, CA, 92201
760-342-6532
800-811-3247 Vendors will offer food, drinks and an arts and crafts area. There will be live music, a
watermelon-eating contest and
kid's activities. No coolers, alcohol or pets are allowed.
Riverside Sports Complex
1000 Blaine St
951-826-2000
7/4 - 6:00PM Events begin
9PM-9:20PM - Fireworks
Price - $4
The fun begins at 6pm with roving performers to entertain children, balloon artists and face painters, food and
crafts vendors and
plenty of live entertainment. The fireworks display will light up the sky, starting at 9pm and it will be set to
music and patriotic
narration.
Riverside Mount Rubidoux
Fireworks show at 9:00 p.m.
La Sierra Park
5215 La Sierra
Fireworks show at 9:00 p.m.
Temecula
Star Spangled Parade
Old Town Front Street between Moreno Road & Second Street
Parade starts 2:00 p.m.
Family Fun at the Park
Rancho California Sports Park
30875 Rancho Vista Rd.
4:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Live Entertainment, Food Court, Craft Booths, Fun Zone for Kids
Fireworks start at 9:00 p.m.
909-694-6480
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Free Flick…you betcha! (06/06/07)
When school's out, kids around the country come to selected Regal Entertainment Group theatres for the Free
Family Film Festival. It's a fun-filled nine weeks of movies for kids and their parents.
Since 1991, Regal has provided this service to the community, and best of all it's FREE!
Selected G & PG movies start at 10AM each Tuesday and Wednesday during the festival. First-come, first-
served seating is limited to theatre capacity. The Free Family Film Festival is safe, lots of fun and a great way
for kids to spend a weekday morning in the summer.
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Light Notes (05/30/07)
Wood Ranch Opening: I had the opportunity to attend a ‘pre-opening’ for the Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill on
Saturday. This is where the restaurant’s staff puts to practice their newly garnered skills…serving, waiting and
refilling! The restaurant is much larger than it appears from the outside; kind of a David Blaine effect I guess.
The Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill is an expansive, well thought out myriad of down-home casual dining comforts. I
had the BBQ Beef Ribs, Sweet Potato’s and Baked Beans; divine! As of yesterday, it is open to the public to
devour! Enjoy!
School Theft/Fires: I am sure by now you know about the Coronita Elementary School fire earlier this week,
apparently the 6th theft/fire in the last couple months. What idiot (or group of idiots) deprives and depraves a
young child (residents, staff, parents…should I continue) of a school classroom? And where are the idiots
parents…I’ll tell you if I even smelled a lick of soot on my child’s body they would be thoroughly
interrogated…that’s just me!
Green Corona: If you live in the Sierra Del Oro, Mountain Gate or Corona Ranch areas of Corona there is a
special election coming your way that MAY COST YOU MONEY (Do I have your attention?)! The City is looking
to RAISE YOUR RATES on landscaping that are currently part of your special assessments (i.e. property
taxes/mella roos). It seems the reserves have all but dried up (no pun there) and they need your money.
Here is the special election information:
Proposition 218 ballots will be mailed between July 5th and July 14th to all property owners of record
within Zone 10. A public hearing for the election will be held on Tuesday, August 28th at 7:10 pm. All
ballots must be sealed and received before the conclusion of the public hearing on August 28th. Ballots
can be turned in by:
- Mailing the ballot to the address on the enclosed return envelope
- Hand delivering the ballot to the City of Corona City Clerk’s Office
- Bringing the ballot to the public hearing at City Hall on August 28th
A ballot measure for a Proposition 218 election will pass or fail based on the majority of votes received
from property owners of record. Results of the election will be announced at the September 19th
Corona City Council Meeting.
More information www.greencorona.com
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THE GRRREAT! TASTE (05/16/07)
Saturday, June 2, 2007
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
1250 Corona Pointe Court, Corona, CA 92879
Tickets ON SALE NOW!
$20 Pre-sale - $25 Day of Event- Donation
www.greattastecorona.com (951) 739-4979 Info Hotline
Sample over 30 of Corona’s favorite Restaurants:
2007 Event Participants
Applebee's
Home Town Buffet
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
As You Like It Catering/Event
King's Fish House
Romano's Macaroni Grill
Backwoods B.B.Q.
Lone Star Steakhouse
Rosine's Mediterranean Rotisserie & Grille
Beard Papa's
Marble Slab Creamery
Salsa Mar Mexican Grill & Seafood
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Marquez Margarita Shop
SGC Japanese Restaurant
Cask n' Cleaver
Mi Tortilla
Sizzler
Chick-fil-A
Miguel's California Mexican Cocina
City Grille
Mimi's Café #19
Super Suppers - Corona
Crumbles Cookies
Mojo Express Coffee
TAPS Fish House & Brewery
Edible Arrangements
Panera Bread
The Grill At Eagle Glen
Fiesta Brava Bar & Grill
Ra Sushi Bar/Restaurant
Wood Ranch B.B.Q.
Event Presented by:
Corona Fire Safety Foundation & Corona Police Community Partnership
Current FIRE and POLICE prevention programs supported:
CPCP
Kid Print/Child ID-Police Safety Programs • Bike Rodeo-Bike Safety • PC Patrol Car • Police Activities League
(PAL) Youth Leadership Conference • K9 Handler/Dog
CFSF
Vials of Life • Fire Explorer Program • Inland Burn Institute • Swimming Pool Safety • Freddy the Fire Truck •
Digital cameras and Confined Space Rescue Equipment
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HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY: What does your Mom mean to you? (May 9, 2007)
"she's the most wonderful women I know..." Anthony, Corona
"She inspired me to dream big..." Terri, Fontana
"My Mother is the hardest working person I know..." Sara, Corona
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The Foothill Parkway Extension (May 2, 2007)
Dear Corona residents,
The Mayor and the Corona City Council are currently faced with an extremely important matter that DOES
AFFECT ALL OF US! It is coined ‘The Foothill Parkway Extension’ and it has far reaching effects in both the
short and long term; traffic, Noise, Pollution, and Increased Child Danger! And while you may not live in or
near Foothill Parkway, YOU WILL BE AFFECTED by outside city commuters!
To Understand our current situation: For good or bad, Corona is staked between two extremely busy and vital
thoroughfares called the 91 and Interstate 15 freeways. With a growing region and a workforce that, for a
large part, commutes out of their respective cities on these freeways to better paying jobs in Orange County,
you find many commuters cutting through Corona to bypass the 15-91 transition (aka triangle of death).
These commuters take little resolve in the traffic, Noise, Pollution, and Increased Child Danger they present
on a daily basis!
And, there has always been a complex equation of commuters, those traveling out of town and those just
trying to travel from ‘place to place’. Fixes to the existing transportation are currently planned and/or in
motion to improve the commute for tomorrow’s commuters.
To Understand the Foothill Parkway Extension: The Mayor and the Corona City Council is looking into a
proposal that would create a thoroughfare through the hills of the Cleveland National Forest, connecting
Foothill Parkway with Green River Road/Paseo Grande; a $35,000,000 project. Think about the number of
Police, Parks, Schools and more that $35,000,000 could purchase. The construction will rip through
environmentally sensitive areas and will border family homes; similar to 6th Street and Ontario Avenue.
Allowing this construction through the neighborhoods with family homes, will create an AVERAGE number of
10,500 vehicles passing through these neighborhoods. In an area of young families with young children, the
liability for Increased Child Danger exists! Would you want YOUR CHILDREN playing in/around an area like
this? With increased Noise and breathing in increased Pollution!
What can you do…NOW: I am providing all of the e-mail addresses AND phone number to VOICE YOUR
OPINION! Ask the Mayor and the Corona City Council to SAY NO to The Foothill Parkway Extension project and
look for alternatives that restrict cutting through our beautiful city. Remember traffic, Noise, Pollution, and
Increased Child Danger! And while you may not live in or near Foothill Parkway, YOU WILL BE AFFECTED by
outside city commuters!
VOICE YOUR OPINION!!! 1-951-736-2400 (Ask for the Mayor!) or write them as follows:
Mayor Eugene Montanez, EMontanez@ci.corona.ca.us
Mayor Pro Tem Jeff Miller, JMiller@ci.corona.ca.us
Council Member Steve Nolan, SNolan@ci.corona.ca.us
Council Member Stan Skipworth, Stan.Skipworth@ci.corona.ca.us
Council Member Karen Speigel, KSpiegel@ci.corona.ca.us
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Light Notes (04/25/07)
Dos Lagos Artist: I came across this Artist recently and I wanted to make sure that everyone gets to see her
work; she is extremely talented. Besides the Dos Lagos water-color paintings, she seems to have quite a
collection of work on varying subjects. Dos Lagos 1, Dos Lagos 2
Restaurant Reviews: I received the following correspondence recently, as follows:
“I live in Corona and read your review. All I can say is...Are you nuts? Miguel’s sucks and I will NEVER eat
there again. The food is terrible. And everyone I know who has eaten there says the same thing. Do you
even have a clue as to what constitutes good food in the first place?
Since you think the food is so good at Miguel’s, how can I trust any of your other reviews? Of course, if you've
always lived in So. California then it's really not your fault...you just don't know any better.”
Initially, I was put off by the message but I came to the realization that this person is right (sort of). Each and
every one of us has different and varying tastes. While we take the time to sample, critique, understand and
share these restaurant reviews it is just ‘our opinion’…what really counts is YOU going out and experiencing
these delicacies and telling us we were spot-on, or ‘nuts’ to quote my new friend. Ultimately, we love to hear
that people are actually reading the reviews and have an opinion! Want to hear more on what people are
saying…check out the Message Board!
Lincoln Road Construction: In the event you have not traveled up Lincoln Avenue past Ontario, you have
missed the construction, debris, road signs. New paint job on your car, not anymore! And watch your
speed…cops love construction areas to ‘speed trap’ you. One can only garner that the construction will be quick
and they will repave the road to spare the residents of flying debris, pot-holes and road hazards for our Cities
bicyclists.
Feria de Abril - Fine Arts & Music Festival: Occurring this Saturday at The Promenade Shops at Dos Lagos
from 10 AM to 9 PM. The event features Fine Arts exhibition, Live Chalk Art demonstrations, kids activities,
Carriage Rides, ‘A Taste of Dos Lagos’ and Sangria Garden. A live performance by BENISE (Nouveau Flamenco
Guitarist) will take place from 5-9 PM. For more information, please click HERE
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