Hello Chino Chewies!
We did something wild last week — The Chino Chew threw its first ever Dinner Club!
Twenty-five folks took a personality quiz, got matched with locals, and sat down for dinner around town. We all then met up at Chino Hills Brewing Company for drinks after. We even met some local regulars there that wanted to join the Chew Crew 🐮. Here’s a photo from the afterparty:
not everyone got in the photo, but we were definitely the biggest group at the bar hehe
Guess where the furthest guest was from: FLORIDA! She happened to be visiting Chino last week. How fun is that?☀
But alas, not everything was smooth. Here's the thing: we partnered with a tech company to handle the matchmaking and reservations. And for all of technology's amazing feats... it couldn't quite capture the local essence. There were some booking mishaps. But honestly? It gave me an excuse to pop into restaurants, say hi, and meet some of you in person. So I'm calling it a win. More dinner clubs to come — with some tweaks. 😅
Let’s get into it.
Here are some things that happened around us, in 60 seconds or more.
Business & Development
🏢 Big League Dreams discussed in closed session for property negotiations with TC Sports Group managing director Larry Reynolds. Chino Hills City Manager Benjamin Montgomery negotiating terms.
🛒 T&T Supermarket construction underway at Crossroads Marketplace—61,000 sq ft Asian market replacing Bed Bath & Beyond and Best Buy. Biggest Asian market in the area so far, and expected to create 350 jobs!
🏗 Euclid Bridge project had their public open house info session yesterday at The Parkhouse. Good turnout, the construction is expected to start 2027 at a overall cost of $150M. This will make the 71 Hwy Butterfly Ranch exit towards Pine Ave elevated and wider, making it resilient against floods and traffic jams.
Community
🚽 All California K-12 public and charter schools must have all-gender restroom by July 2026 under Gavin Newsom’s SB 760. Chino Valley Unified evaluating compliance steps for each campus.
🏀 LaVar Ball hosting "global launch" of BBB store Feb. 14 at The Shoppes at Chino Hills.
💰 Chino Hills resident lost $500,000 to escrow company impersonator during home purchase. Fraud prevention workshop Jan. 21, 5-6 p.m. at Community Center.
⚖️ Attorney General Rob Bonta submitted 50-page response to Supreme Court opposing Thomas More Society's emergency application in Mirabelli v. Bonta parental notification case, citing student privacy and anti-discrimination laws.
🎆 Chino severed ties with Gavin R. Stevens Foundation (gene therapy research) fireworks booth over new rule requiring revenues to benefit Chino residents. Foundation founder moved to Eastvale but sought grandfather clause.
🐕 Chino Hills Councilman Ray Marquez's Rottweiler Sammy alerted police to copper thieves at 4 a.m. Thursday. Three suspects arrested with freshly cut copper wire and tools. Good boy Sammy!
🚒 Chino Valley Fire board members approved 5.5% raise over two years ($10.14 more per meeting). Board debated maximum 10% allowed by law, citing new $20-26M fire station costs.
⚠️ Five CIW prison staff hospitalized, two inmates rehoused after exposure to unknown substance on joint and Bible page Saturday night. Substance caused chest pain and muscle spasms.
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We checked out a local favorite, a retro-packed New York Pizzeria:
📍12431 Central Ave., Chino 🗓️ Open everyday 11am-10pm
The pizza was truly a crispy, but perfectly satisfying crust in the true “New York” style, with lots of customizations and toppings available 🍕 We got half and half of the Hawaiian and then their deluxe combination type pizza. TOP NOTCH. Even their wings were super crispy and perfectly seasoned 🍺
They’ve been sponsoring tons of local sports teams and everybody went above and beyond for the service. Lots of arcade games available so it would be such a great time with friends or family! Be sure to check them out!
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And FINALLY, your ultimate weekend planner for Chino and beyond. Want to submit an event? Use our link here 🪩 🪅
Featured Event
Celebrate the Year of the Horse at the City of Chino’s 1st Annual Lunar New Year Celebration! A two-day celebration filled with culture, performances, delicious food, and family fun!🎟️ FREE Admission
📍 Chino Civic Center, 13220 Central Avenue • Saturday, January 31 from 11am-8pm • Sunday, February 1 from 11am-7pm
Friday, January 30
💼 Negocio & Mind: Path to Purpose and Peace workshop at 320 E D St, Ontario, 10am-1pm. Tickets here.
💃 Line Dance Class: With Cyrian at Wine Now!, 8419 Haven Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, 6:30-8pm. Sign up here.
🎭 The Ghost Train: Chino Community Theatre performance at 13123 Seventh St, 7:30pm. Also Saturday matinee and evening!
🍺 Brew Knights Ceremony: 1st official knighting at 13471 Bunker Hill Place, Chino, 6pm. Members only potluck and bottle share.
🎸 Toxicity Tribute: System of a Down show at The Arrow Room, 8443 Haven Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, 7:30pm. Tickets here.
Saturday, January 31
🎭 The Ghost Train: Two shows at Chino Community Theatre, 13123 Seventh St, 2:30pm & 7:30pm. Final performances!
🎊 Lunar New Year: All-day celebration at Chino Civic Center, 13220 Central Ave, 11am-8pm. Details at cityofchino.org/800.
🎸 Saloon No. 12: Live blues/rock at Old Stump Brewing, 2896 Metropolitan Pl, Pomona, 7:30-10:30pm.
🛍️ Collectors Street Faire: Downtown Pomona treasure hunting, 8am-2pm. Contact [email protected].
🍷 Winemaker Class: Crush Course at d'Ellena Winery, 12467 Base Line Rd, Rancho Cucamonga, 2pm. 2025 Santa Barbara Harvest. Tickets here.
🐾 Pet Vaccine Clinic: Affordable shots at RC Animal Shelter, 11780 Arrow Rte, 12:30-2:30pm. Recurring Saturdays & Sundays.
💼 Job Fair: Free snacks and opportunities at 9521 Business Center Dr, Suite 101, Rancho Cucamonga, 9am-12pm. Call (909) 484-4366 to reserve.
💃 Signature Pole Workshop: With Ariel Alexia at IE Lux Dance Studio, 8188 Rochester Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, 5:30-8pm. Register here.
🎨 Paint n Sip: At Buzzworthy Beverages, 305 Harvard Ave, Claremont, 12:30-2pm. Tickets here.
😂 Blue Banter Comedy: Show at Carbon Nation Brewing, 9860 Indiana Ave, Riverside, 7:30-9pm. Details here.
🍷 Comedy Wine Mixer: With charcuterie at The Experience Riverside, 10081 Indiana Ave, 6-9pm. Tickets here.
Sunday, February 1
🚗 356 Sunday Run: Porsche meet at Flo's Airport Cafe, 7000 Merrill Ave, Chino, 6:30-9am. Cars, biscuits & gravy!
🍊 Greatest Citrus Show: CA Citrus State Historic Park, 9400 Dufferin Ave, Riverside, 12-3pm. Tickets here.
💃 Rave Aerobics: Dance workout at Fox Theater Pomona, 301 S Garey Ave. Details here.
🐴 Horse Show: February Sunday show at W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center, Eucalyptus Lane, Pomona, 2-3pm. Tickets here.
🌿 Herb Garden Workshop: Three-tiered build at Maloof Foundation, 5131 Carnelian St, Rancho Cucamonga, 12:30-1:30pm. FREE with code "Free_Workshop" at bookeo.com/malooffoundation.
🌕 Full Moon Reset: Reiki sound bath at Xhale Yoga Studio, 7168 Archibald Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, 5-6:30pm. Reserve here.
💝 Valentine Paint Event: At Skyland Ale Works, 1869 Pomona Rd, Corona, 3-6pm. Get ready for V-Day! Tickets here.
That’s it for this week! If you enjoyed this issue, forward it to a friend who always has "one more errand" before they can hang out.
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Have a great weekend, Chino! 😎