Hi Chino Chew Readers,
I’m gonna get a bit sappy here.
When we started this in July 2025, we never knew this would grow so big, so fast.
I want to thank each and every one of you for being here, and for making our community so fun and vibrant.
As we close out 2025, here’s a short recap of how far we’ve come.
In 2025, The Chino Chew:
💌 Grew from 6 email subscribers to 8,900+ subscribers ‼ If we were on the stock market, that’s 1466x growth and I would definitely put my money on that.
📸 Grew from 0 IG followers to 8,471 followers.
💻 Sent over 84k emails containing 27k words, over the course of 23 weeks.
👀 Got 53.4k email impressions (and that’s without all the views on IG!)
And we’re only getting started.
this was one of our first GIFs we sent out talking about the “cow perfume” of Chino air #nostalgia
As editor, my goal is simple: make each issue something you actually want to read. The Chino Chew isn't your typical news — it's the stories, events, and spots that actually matter to life here. And we say it with a little personality.
We’ll break for the Holidays, and come back blazing January 2026.
Happy Christmas / Hannukah / Kwanzaa / Winter Solstice / Falling Needles Family Fest Day (it’s a real thing, look it up)…,
But most importantly, Happy Wright Brother’s Day, which is today. Kind of fitting for a small town with an airport 🛩.
Let’s get into it, and see you next year.
P.s. If you want, reply to this email and leave a review of The Chino Chew! It’s encouraging to see feedback, and it’s your chance to get a billboard shoutout on our page (seriously, see here haha).
Here are some things that happened around us, in 60 seconds or less.
Business & Development
🛣️ Chino accepted $18.8M from Caltrans for Euclid Avenue ownership. City will spend $4M on maintenance over two years, compensation arrives May 2026.
🚔 Chino Police Retail Theft Team reduced retail theft 5% in 2024, with 20% drop during holidays. 74 arrests and $27,000 stolen property recovered since June 2024.
🚧 Chino approved $469,135 contract for D Street alley repairs starting January using federal block grant funds. Includes drainage and ADA improvements.
Community
🏀 Pee Wee Basketball for ages 3-6, Saturdays Jan. 10-Feb. 7. $55 residents/$65 non-residents by Dec. 20. Register here.
🎖️ Chino Rotary Club (est. 1925) held final celebration Dec. 8, merging with El Rancho Del Chino Rotary due to declining membership.
The Bulletin
🌿 Eastvale hiring a few positions: Code Enforcement Officer, Finance Analyst, Landscape Superintendent, and Senior Building Inspector. Apply at Eastvale.gov
🧑🚒 Chino Valley Fire accepting applications for firefighters / paramedics. Apply here.
🚧 Jurupa Valley hiring Community Development Intern and Senior Planner. Apply here.
💼 Want more jobs? Check out The #1 Chino Valley & Inland Empire Job Board.
🏪 Are you a business looking to hire? Post your job opening directly on our job board.
Announcing the Winner of the Car Detail Giveaway!
A few weeks ago with partnered with Ferreira Auto Shine & Detail for a FREE giveaway.
Congratulations Brisia! You will get a text from them to book your free car detail 🚗
Thanks everyone for participating. And even if you didn’t win, consider booking them to support a local business. You can check their work here and contact them at 909-436-6028.
From Chino’s General Plan — can’t wait for a downtown like this!
We're diving into the Land Use chapter - how Chino grows while keeping our small-town character. The tension: 9,700 new homes and 9,000 jobs by 2045 versus preserving what we love. This week: Downtown's Second Act
Downtown Chino was our beating heart in the late 1800s - banks, shops, cafés, four movie theaters all within walking distance of the railroad depot. By the post-war era, suburban malls had killed that vibe. The city's been fighting back since the 1990s with façade grants, streetscape upgrades, events like Old-Fashioned Christmas that draw huge crowds.
But residents want more. Through the General Plan process, 2,350+ people said they want downtown to be a true mixed-use district again - shops, dining, entertainment, cultural venues, all walkable. The kind of place that's alive during the day AND at night.
Next time: the actual plan to make it happen.
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And FINALLY, your ultimate weekend planner for Chino and beyond. Many holiday events going on, be sure to have some family fun!
Wednesday, December 17
🎅 Santa & The Grinch: Holiday fun at Pomona Public Library, 3-5pm. Crafts, photobooth, North Pole passport.
Thursday, December 18
📚 School Board Meeting: Chino Valley Unified reorganization at 13461 Ramona Ave, Chino, 6pm.
✨ Las Posadas Night 4: Traditional celebration at 15399 Murray Ave, Chino Hills, 7pm.
🎒 Winter Break Begins: Chino Valley Unified schools closed. Classes resume Monday, January 5.
Friday, December 19
🎄 Nightmare Before Christmas: Winter pop-up at Chino City Hall lawn, 13220 Central Ave, 6-8pm. Jack meets Santa vibes.
🎭 Miracle on 34th Street: Performance at Chino Community Theatre, 13123 Seventh St, 7:30pm. Classic holiday magic.
✨ Las Posadas Night 5: Traditional celebration at 15554 Del Norte Ave, Chino Hills, 7pm.
🎉 Pajama Jam: House party at HEROCAMP, 9pm. Tickets here.
🥊 Born to Win Fight Night: Gala at Delta Hotels, 2200 E Holt Blvd, 5pm. Details here.
🎨 Creepmas Paint Night: Oogie Boogie tree at Metabolic Brewing Co, 6pm. Sign up here.
✨ Magic Show: The Lucid at Alosta Brewing Co, 7pm. Tickets here.
🎌 Taste of Japan: Winter Wonderland Festival at STC Gardenwalk, Anaheim, 12-9pm. Worth the trek! Free admission. Continues through Saturday. Details here.
Saturday, December 20
🎅 Breakfast with Santa: Chino Hills Community Center, 14250 Peyton Dr, 9-11am. Pancakes and photos.
🚗 Cars & Coffee Showcase: Cable Airport, Riverside, 12-5pm. Bring non-perishable food for raffle, helicopter tours, car limbo, awards.
🐾 Howliday Party: Santa Paws photos at Pet Wants Chino Hills, 3-6pm. $15 per dog, cookies & milk station.
🎄 909 Christmas Market: At 2695 N Garey Ave, Pomona, 2-10pm. Local holiday shopping.
🚗 GearHeadSociety Closer: Season finale at Yanks Air Museum, 15121 Stearman Dr, Chino, 12-5pm.
🎄 Ugly Sweater Party: Happy Hour Saloon, 4300 Green River Dr, Corona, 7pm-close. Embrace the tacky.
☕ Cars & Coffee Corona: Dos Lagos, 7-9am. Early morning chrome.
🚚 Cabs & Coffee: Vintage truck meet at Flo's Airport Cafe, 7000 Merrill Ave, Chino, 7-9am. Classic trucks and caffeine.
🥞 IE Breakfast Group: Networking at Polly's Pies, 1799 Hamner Ave, Norco, 8-10am.
🃏 Magic the Gathering: Weekly tournament at 1003 W 6th St, Corona, 6-8:30pm.
🦖 Rainforest Santa Breakfast: At Rainforest Cafe Ontario Mills, 9am. Reserve here.
🎭 Epic Bingo Show: Ugly sweater comedy dinner at Epic Events Center, 6pm. Tickets here.
Sunday, December 21
🏠 Gingerbread Village: Experience at Rock Hill, 10700 Town Center Dr, 5-7pm. Details here.
🍪 Cookie Decorating: Santa's Sweet List class at 12420 Buttercup Way, 3pm. Sign up here.
🐻 Winnie the Pooh Christmas: Theater at La Habra Depot, 11am. Tickets here.
🎯 Bar BINGO: At Happy Hour Saloon, 4300 Green River Dr, Corona, 4-6pm. Win prizes, have fun.
That’s it for this week! If you enjoyed this issue, share this with the family that will definitely argue over what movie to watch during the Christmas Eve dinner.
As always, you can DM us on Instagram (@thechinochew), or say hello at [email protected]
Have a great weekend, Chino! 😎