The Ontario Tower Buzzers turned Tuesday night’s game into a much bigger win than it looked like it was going to be for most of the evening. Ontario stayed locked in a close matchup with the Inland Empire 66ers through several innings before completely pulling away late for a 12–4 finish.

Easton Shelton gave the Buzzers a major spark in the sixth with a two-run homer that shifted the momentum back toward Ontario, while Mairo Martinus quietly put together one of the biggest offensive nights on the roster, finishing 3-for-5 with two doubles, two RBIs, and three runs scored. Brendan Tunink also came through with multiple clutch RBI hits as the offense kept building pressure inning by inning.

The game finally broke wide open during an explosive 8-run ninth inning that turned a tight game into a runaway win almost instantly. Meanwhile, Hermann delivered a strong performance on the mound with 11 strikeouts across 5.2 innings, helping keep the Buzzers within reach long enough for the offense to fully wake up.

If you’ve been wanting a local summer activity that actually feels worth leaving the house for, a Tower Buzzers game might be a good one to keep on your radar. Tickets are available below, and the team’s upcoming Family Picnic Night on July 10 is already shaping up to be one of our bigger community nights of the season. More details coming soon.

The Chino Valley faced three wildfires in one week, starting with last Wednesday's Grand Fire—a 30-acre blaze sparked by a Tesla rollover crash on Grand Avenue in Chino Hills that prompted evacuations for 650 homes before being contained in 2½ hours. Then on Tuesday, May 19, the region was hit with two simultaneous fires: the Willow Fire ignited near Soquel Canyon Parkway and Slate Drive in Chino Hills, reaching 11 acres before forward spread was stopped, triggering evacuation warnings for El Dorado Court, Inverness Court, and Willow Bend Court that were lifted by 12:45 p.m. The fire was ultimately contained at just 2.6 acres. Meanwhile, the Bain Fire erupted in Jurupa Valley's Santa Ana River bottom near Limonite Avenue and Bain Street at 11:22 a.m., exploding to 1,456 acres with only 25% containment as of Wednesday afternoon. Four civilians were injured—three with smoke inhalation, one with traumatic injuries—and evacuation orders were issued for over 24,000 residents. Cal Fire noted dried bamboo collapsed in the riverbed burning out of control, with several vacant structures damaged. The fires come as Southern California enters peak wildfire season, with Chino Hills Mayor Brian Johsz urging residents to harden their homes and prepare evacuation plans. Chino Hills benefits from the SOLAR mutual aid team (San Bernardino, Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside) that trains every May in Tonner Canyon specifically for scenarios like this.

We’ve officially entered the season where your car somehow collects dust, pollen, empty water bottles, and iced coffee receipts all at the same time.

So naturally, we teamed up with Prestige Mobile Detailing to help one Chino Chew reader completely reset their ride with a FULL interior & exterior detail giveaway. Ray from Prestige has a strong repertoire detailing luxury vehicles like Ferraris (there is even a very famous boxer he details for that we cannot disclose), and his prices are very reasonable! A large SUV (like a Grand Wagoneer) ceramic treatment will run around $175 (text him for detailed quotes). I got my car detailed by Ray, and discovered that I had sparkly paint (I forgot I bought this as an add on for color options when I got my car!!!)

Here’s how to enter:

Winner will be announced before May 31!

Even better? Prestige is also giving Chino Chew readers 10% OFF all services, including pressure washing when you mention “Chino Chew” while booking, so even non-winners still get a little glow-up.

Prestige Mobile Detailing has been serving the community since 2019 and built a strong local reputation for high-quality mobile detailing that comes straight to you.

Regardless of whether you win, your car is probably in need of this by now 😉

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Restaurant Review brought to you by Distrofino

Pot On Fire feels like one of those places people randomly end up at because the wait somewhere else was too long, then realize it’s actually quite good. Located in Chino, the restaurant serves individual hot pots, so everyone gets their own broth and ingredients. This makes the whole experience feel much more relaxed and easy, especially if you’re going with a group and everyone wants something different.

Many people seem to love the Beef Sukiyaki and Pumpkin Hot Pot, mainly because the broths are rich and comforting without feeling too heavy. Reviews also mention how quickly the food is served after ordering, and the QR code ordering system makes everything quite simple. Additionally, there’s a large parking lot, which honestly already feels like a win in this area.

The overall vibe is casual and low-pressure in the best way: the service is friendly, the portions are generous, and there's none of the packed, hectic feeling you usually get at more popular hot pot spots nearby. It’s not trying too hard to be trendy, and that’s probably part of why people keep coming back.

📍3926 Grand Ave Ste F, Chino, CA 91710

The Inland Empire Home Show is returning to the Ingalls Event Center in Norco on June 6–7, offering remodeling inspiration, tiny homes, landscaping ideas, home improvement vendors, and more, all in one place. Visitors can explore everything from kitchens, baths, patios, and flooring to backyard casitas, BBQ islands, solar, and smart home upgrades throughout the weekend.

The event will also feature gardening advice from Master Gardeners, plus a Kids Activity & Dinosaur Zone on Saturday for families attending. Whether you’re actively planning a renovation or just collecting ideas for future projects, it’s an easy weekend event to walk through for a few hours.

📍 Ingalls Event Center, Norco
📅 June 6–7
⏰ 10 AM–5 PM
🎟 Free admission + free parking