Chino Hills, California
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | California | ||
| County | San Bernardino | ||
| Incorporated | December 1, 1991 | ||
| Government | |||
| - Type | Council-Manager | ||
| - Mayor | Curt Hagman | ||
| - City Manager | Doug LaBelle | ||
| Area | |||
| - Total | 44.9 sq mi (116.2 km²) | ||
| - Land | 44.8 sq mi (116.0 km²) | ||
| - Water | 0.1 sq mi (.2 km²) | ||
| Elevation | 1,070 ft (365 m) | ||
| Population (2005)[1] | |||
| - Total | 80,897 (city proper) | ||
| - Density | 455.6/sq mi (175.9/km²) | ||
| Time zone | PST (UTC-8) | ||
| - Summer (DST) | PDT (UTC-7) | ||
| ZIP code | 91709 | ||
| Area code(s) | 714/909 | ||
| FIPS code | 06-13214 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 1668255 | ||
| Website: www.chinohills.org | |||
Chino Hills is a suburb of Los Angeles located in San Bernardino County, California, United States. The city borders Los Angeles County on its northwest side, Orange County to its south, and Riverside County to its southeast. The city had a total population of 80,897 as of 2005.[1]
Chino Hills was ranked 68th in Money Magazine's "Best places to live 2005".[2] It is also the 6th highest income place in the United States (with population 65,000 to 250,000)[3] and was ranked as the 21st safest city in the United States by the FBI.[4] Chino Hills is generally considered a part of the Chino Valley.
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[edit] History
[edit] Pre-development
After the Spanish founded Mission San Gabriel in 1771, the Chino Hills were used extensively for grazing by mission cattle. During the Mexican Republic era, the hills were used as spillover grazing from such surrounding Mexican ranchos as Santa Ana del Chino and La Sierra Yorba. After Mexico ceded California to the United States in 1848, the land was still used primarily for grazing.
This land was sold to Richard Gird, the founder of nearby Chino.[5] With the building of the Carbon Canyon Mineral Springs in the modern-day Sleepy Hollow region of the city and the new Los Serranos Country Club in Los Serranos, Chino Hills, California, the area became a destination for both Los Angeles tourists and bootleggers during the prohibition because of its isolation. For the same reason, Sleepy Hollow became a destination for hippies and artists during the 60s.[6] During the late 1980s, an incorporation effort began and in 1991, the city was incorporated with a population of 42,000.[7]
[edit] Development
Due to its topography of rolling hills, Chino Hills was primarily rural prior to the mid 1970s; most land was utilized for equestrian purposes and for dairies. Rapid and extensive housing developments followed throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, only slowing down in recent years. Most neighborhoods are arranged in a village-type format with strategically placed shopping centers and parks designed to be within walking distance of nearby homes.[6]
Chino Hills is home to the Vellano Country Club, a private golf course and housing development designed by golf champion Greg Norman, his first project in the Greater Los Angeles area. With home prices expected to exceed $2 million, Vellano was touted (as of 2005) as the most expensive housing development in the Inland Empire,[8] a region considered a bastion of affordable housing in the Greater Los Angeles area.
Chino Hills also includes the large neighborhood of Los Serranos. Other large master-planned communities include "Woodview", Gordon Ranch, LaBand Village, Butterfield Ranch, Rolling Ridge, Fairfield Ranch, Summit Ranch,and Payne Ranch.
Chino Hills is also the location of The Shoppes at Chino Hills. Aside from featuring 65 upscale stores, and restaurants, The Shoppes will also be home to a new civic center. It was originally planned to have a 150 unit apartment building, but due to the housing market, it was decided that there will be a 140 room hotel and an extension to the mall. The Shoppes at Chino Hills opened May 22, 2008 at 10:00 at night for a sneak preview. The actual grand opening took place on May 23, 2008, where 40 out of the 65 stores opened.
Chino Hills is also the future home of the B.A.P.S. Hindu Temple. It will be the largest Hindu temple in the United States. Besides having the temple itself, it will also have a open air market place, like a small mall. Project completion is to be announced sometime this spring.
[edit] Government
[edit] Local
Chino Hills follows the Council-Manager model of government.[9] The city is governed by a city council which establishes all city ordinances, approves plans, adopts budgets, etc. The council appoints the city manager who enforces laws and, in essence, runs the city's day-to-day operations.[10]
[edit] City council
The city council is elected by city residents and, within the council, rotates the position of mayor. Once elected, the city council members serve a four-year term. The five city council members meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month,[9] with opportunity for residents to voice their opinion during the open forum. The meetings are broadcasted via the city's television station and streaming via the city's website.
[edit] Police and fire
Chino Hills does not have its own police department. Rather, it contracts with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Chino Hills station.[11] The Chino Hills station also serves the unincorporated area between Montclair and Chino,[12] which includes an area known as Narod.
The city contracts with the Chino Valley Independent Fire District. The department has three stations located throughout Chino Hills.[13]
[edit] State and Federal
In the state legislature Chino Hills is located in the 29th Senate District, represented by Republican Bob Margett, and in the 60th Assembly District, represented by Republican Bob Huff. Federally, Chino Hills is located in California's 42nd congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of R +10[14] and is represented by Republican Gary Miller.
[edit] Geography
[edit] Physical geography
Chino Hills is located at (33.975267, -117.723054).[15]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 44.9 square miles (116.2 km²) much of which is undeveloped rolling hills including the Chino Hills State Park. 44.8 square miles (116.1 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) of it (0.16%) is water.
[edit] City layout
The city of Chino Hills is bounded by the Los Angeles County cities of Pomona and Diamond Bar to the north and to the northwest, the San Bernardino County city of Chino to the east, unincorporated Riverside County near Corona to the south and southeast, and the Orange County cities of Brea and Yorba Linda to the west and southwest, respectively.
The eastern border of Chino Hills is formed by the Chino Valley Freeway (SR 71), which offers access to the Pomona Freeway (SR 60) to the north and the Riverside Freeway (SR 91) to the south. Undeveloped hills form the western border, which also serves as the San Bernardino - Orange County line. Because this area is mostly undeveloped, there is only one road directly connecting Chino Hills and Orange County, Carbon Canyon Road (SR 142), which is long, winding, and prone to landslides.[16][17]
Chino Hills' main arterial roads are:
- Grand Avenue, which runs from the Chino Valley Freeway, at the city's eastern end to well past its western end into Diamond Bar.
- Chino Hills Parkway, which begins in Chino and terminates in the Pomona community of Phillips Ranch. It is signed as State Route 142 between Carbon Canyon Road and the Chino Valley Freeway.
- Peyton Drive, which begins in the residential areas of south Chino Hills and bisects Chino Hills Parkway and Grand Avenue and turns into Riverside Drive as it passes under the Chino Valley Freeway. Payne Ranch, a notable gated community, is located off Peyton Dr. opposite Ruben S. Ayala High School.
- Soquel Canyon Parkway, which starts near south Chino Hills and turns into Central Avenue at the Chino / Chino Hills border.
- Pipeline Avenue, which runs from the beginning of Soquel Canyon and runs all the way through Chino.
Most of the city is residential, and the few commercial areas are at the intersections of the arterial streets. These commercial areas are usually small community centers, anchored by supermarkets and fast food restaurants. The major commercial centers are at Chino Hills Parkway and Pipeline Avenue, and at Chino Avenue and Peyton Drive, and other intersections where big-box retailers are located.[6]
[edit] Demographics
As of the American Community Survey of 2006,[1] there were 80,897 people, 22,146 households, and 19,246 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,490.6 people per square mile (575.5/km²). There were 20,414 housing units at an average density of 455.6/sq mi (175.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 45.21% White, 2.75% African American, 0.001% Native American, 39.37% Asian, 10.14% from other races, and 2.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.97% of the population.
There were 22,146 households out of which 52.47% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.93% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.1% were non-families. 10.16% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.65 and the average family size was 3.91.
In the city, the population was spread out with 32.9% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 35.6% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 4.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $100,439, and the average family income in the city is $103,396. Males had a median income of $67,201 versus $48,906 for females. The per capita income for the city was $30,574. About 3.7% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.7% of those under age 18 and 4.9% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Demographic history
(Z): Population figure was taken prior to incorporation
[edit] Education
Chino Hills is served by the Chino Valley Unified School District.
[edit] Elementary Schools
Hidden Trails, Country Springs, Eagle Canyon, Oakridge, Butterfield Ranch, Los Serranos, Wickman, Rolling Ridge, Chaparral, and Litel.
[edit] Junior High Schools
Canyon Hills Junior High & Townsend Junior High.
[edit] High Schools
Ruben S. Ayala High School & Chino Hills High School & Boys Republic High School, a treatment center for troubled boys ages from 12 - 18.[19]
[edit] Private Schools
Loving Savior of the Hills, Chino Hills Christian School, Chino Hills Montessori School, Montessori Academy of Yorba Linda
[edit] Notable natives
- Kyle Billingsley and Brent Billingsley, former professional baseball players.
- Christopher Pham, Seriously The Band, Ayala High School graduate
- Nathan Park, Seriously The Band, Ayala High School Graduate
- Joshua Baek, Seriously The Band Ayala High School Graduate
- Champ Doglas, Famous Movie Dog "Lassie"
- Ryan Mount, Anaheim Angels baseball player[1], Ayala High School Graduate
- Leah O'Brien-Amico, U.S. Olympic softball groupgold-medalist[2]
- Michael Randolph, Los Angeles Galaxy, Ayala High School Graduate
- Ron Roenicke, Anaheim Angels baseball coach
- A Static Lullaby, musical group
- A Thorn for Every Heart, musical group
- Apple Not Asteroid, musical group
- Tim Woods III, NASCAR driver [3]
- Tony Pedregon, current NHRA Funny Car Champion [4]
- Del Worsham, NHRA Funny Car Driver [5]
- Rickey Minor, music director American Idol [6]
- Sedrick Ellis, former USC football player, now in NFL selected 7th overall in the 2008 NFL Draft
[edit] Transportation
[edit] Highways in or near Chino Hills
[edit] Public transportation
Public transportation is virtually non-existent. However, Chino Hills has the OCTA, OmniLink dial a ride service open to the general public. For $2.50 one way, one can travel throughout the city and transfer for free to the Omnitrans public bus at the Chino Hills Marketplace and the Chino Hills Civic Center. The dial a ride service operates five days a week, mostly during daytime hours.[20]
[edit] Media
- Chino Hills Champion - Weekly newspaper serving Chino and Chino Hills, California.
- ChinoHills.com
[edit] Events
- Chino Hills Fourth of July Event- Hosted every year, the cities Recreational department puts on a fun and free event for the community to come out and enjoy the Fourth of July. Crafts inflatables, food, etc.
- Chino Hills Boat Parade - The Chino Hills Boat Parade is a unique event held each year around the holidays. Organized by the local Kiwanis, residents decorate and drive their boats through the neighborhoods over a period of two days.
- Concerts in the Park - The city sponsors a group of concerts each summer, including local entertainment from all genres. Generally there are at least 8 events held in the evenings each summer, with thousands of residents in attendance.
- Haunted Hills - A car show with many old cars in the area. This is held at Chino Hills High School ever year. It has been an early event for 4 years.
- Movies in the Park - During the summer various movies are shown at night. Movies are family-friendly and free.
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d Chino Hills city, California - General Demographic Characteristics: 2005. Retrieved on 2007-01-16.
- ^ MONEY Magazine: Best places to live 2005 Top 100 (3). Retrieved on 2007-01-16.
- ^ [chino hills.org Chino Hills Official Web-Site]. Retrieved on 2007-10-29.
- ^ 2005 FBI Crime Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-10-29.
- ^ Los Serranos Country Club History. Los Serranos Golf and Country Club. Retrieved on 2006-10-18.
- ^ a b c Sullivan, Susan. "Room to Roam, Family Style", Los Angeles Times, 2004-02-08. Retrieved on 2007-01-18.
- ^ Chino Hills - Demographics. City of Chino Hills. Retrieved on 2006-10-18.
- ^ Rappaport, Michael. "Buyers Lining Up To Live in Vellano", Inland Valley Daily Bulletin. Retrieved on 2007-01-18.
- ^ a b Chino Hills - City Council. City of Chino Hills. Retrieved on 2007-01-18.
- ^ Fahim, Mayraj. "[http://citymayors.com/government/council_managers.html Council managers are running more and more American cities]", City Mayors, 2005-12-18. Retrieved on 2007-01-18.
- ^ Chino Hills Police Department. San Bernardino County Sheriff. Retrieved on 2007-01-18.
- ^ Chino Hills Sheriff Station. San Bernardino County Sheriff. Retrieved on 2007-01-18.
- ^ CVIFD: Locations (PDF). Chino Valley Independent Fire District. Retrieved on 2007-01-18.
- ^ Will Gerrymandered Districts Stem the Wave of Voter Unrest?. Campaign Legal Center Blog. Retrieved on 2008-02-10.
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ 1998 Landslide Inventory. Department of Conservation. Retrieved on 2007-01-18.
- ^ Southern California Landslide Localities. California Geological Survey (2006-10-30). Retrieved on 2007-01-18.
- ^ Chino Hills city, California - Fact Sheet 2000. US Census. Retrieved on 2007-01-18.
- ^ Boys Republic: Who We Are. Boys Republic. Retrieved on 2007-01-19.
- ^ Omnitrans: Omnilink. Omnitrans. Retrieved on 2007-01-18.
[edit] External links
- Chino Hills, California is at coordinates Coordinates:
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