🐮🍁Fall Events in Full Swing

We had a lot of things happen in the area last week. Ontario saw an earthquake, SoCal Edison announced that customers will get a $72 credit for the recent heatwave, and apparently, there are rumors of Din Tai Fung coming to Chino Hills (!!!).

I’m always down for good dumplings, so I hope they really do come,

We are at the final stretch of Dinner Club sign ups too — if you can’t make it in September, please join us for Oct! We’ll also get into Measure F, a new tax measure for Chino businesses, and of course have a fall event line up for you to consider adding to your weekend calendar.

Let’s get into it.

Here are some things that happened around us, in 60 seconds or less:

Chino's business license tax hasn't been updated in nearly 40 years, and Measure F on the Nov. 3 ballot would rewrite it. It replaces the current flat structure with one based on business category and gross receipts. The pitch from the city is an equity argument: under the existing system many large businesses pay the same rate as small ones, and Chino's 100 largest businesses account for roughly 65 percent of reported gross receipts but only 12 percent of business license revenue.

Under Measure F, the roughly 56 percent of Chino businesses grossing $75,000 or less would pay a flat $25 a year, while larger businesses would pay between 60 cents and $1.50 per $1,000 of gross receipts depending on category. The city estimates about $4.8 million annually (other estimates have reported up to $6M), and says the measure creates no tax on residents. The argument in favor was signed by Mayor Eunice Ulloa amongst others — and notably, no rebuttal argument was filed against it.

If you caught our latest post on Instagram, you already know Dinner Club is Officially Back.

The idea: making friends as an adult is weirdly hard, and sometimes you just need someone else to make the plans for you. So, that’s exactly what we’re doing.

You take the personality quiz. We do the matching. Then you show up on September 17 and meet five people you probably wouldn’t have crossed paths with otherwise. No awkward networking event, no figuring out the group chat, no making the reservation yourself. Just dinner, new faces, and seeing where the night takes you.

We handle all the reservations — you’ll find out where you are going the day of the Dinner. Then, halfway through, you’ll be invited to a secret (but optional) afterparty for ALL tables around town.

Registration closes in 4 days, and we only have 8 seats left.

Join us for Dinner!

Sweet Blooms Co. is bringing a little more creativity to the traditional flower shop. The Jurupa Valley florist creates whimsical, garden-inspired arrangements, but some of their most interesting work happens when they invite people into the process.

Their Bloom Bars and floral workshops give guests the chance to build their own arrangements while spending time with friends, celebrating something special, or simply trying something different. They also offer private floral experiences for events, businesses, and groups — If you’ve been with the Chew for awhile, you might remember them from our Good Seasons Women’s Event 🌸

More recently, Sweet Blooms introduced The Sweet Blooms Muse, a creative series inspired by the idea that personal style can be translated into flowers. Think color, texture, movement, and fashion turned into an arrangement that feels completely individual. So if you have someone in mind with distinct style, you can consult them for a personalized bouquet!!

Basically, if flowers are already your thing, Sweet Blooms gives you a few new ways to enjoy them. 🌷

Before you start saving listings, it helps to know what your monthly payment will actually look like.

Online mortgage calculators are a good starting point, but they can miss or miscalculate things like property taxes, homeowners insurance, HOA dues, mortgage insurance, and your actual rate and loan program. That’s why two homes with the same price tag can come with two very different monthly payments.

So once you know your real numbers, the next question is: what can that budget actually get you around here?

See a price range that looks like yours? The numbers give you the big picture, but Taylor can narrow it down by area, home type, and your must-haves and send you new matches as they hit the market.

Whether you're buying, selling, or just running the numbers, our local partners have you covered. Reach out to Taylor Winkler for listings and strategy, and connect with Dillon Perry to get your financing dialed in before you start shopping.

🏠️ Taylor Winkler REALTOR® | 909-203-9314 | https://taylorwinklerrealtor.com/twr | DRE #02118179

💵 Dillon Perry, Mpower Mortgage | 909-908-1806 | [email protected] | NMLS# 2454247

This month, Pet Wants is celebrating Theo, a Doodle who recently turned 3!

Theo lives with his dog mom, Aliyah, who makes sure he gets plenty of the good stuff. And when it comes to treats, he has a slightly unexpected favorite: broccoli. 🥦 Clearly, someone’s been making good choices.

Happy birthday, Theo! Here’s to another year of staying happy, healthy, and very well loved. Please come by Pet Wants Chino Hills to claim your free treat! 🐶

🍽️ Pet Health & Wellness Tip: Think Twice Before Sharing Your Plate

Sharing food with our pets is tempting, especially when they’re sitting right there waiting for a bite. But Pet Wants has a good reminder: what’s on our plate isn’t always safe for theirs.

Plain foods like sweet potato, green beans, pumpkin, apple, and turkey can be pet-friendly. The bigger concern is dishes with multiple ingredients. Stuffing, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, and cranberry sauce are better kept to ourselves, while chocolate, onions, grapes, and caffeine should be avoided altogether.

If you still want to include your pet at the table, keep a few treats nearby that are actually made for them. They get to be part of the moment, and you don’t have to second-guess what they just ate.

A little planning goes a long way toward keeping those tails wagging. 🐾