Happy Thursday, Chino Valley. Easter's around the corner, the weather has fully committed to "hot now," and the Ontario Tower Buzzers play their first-ever home game next week. A brand new Dodgers affiliate, a $120 million stadium, a mascot named Maverick who is literally a bee in aviator goggles. The Top Gun references are not subtle and honestly, respect. I heard trying to secure tickets has been insane.

Also, Project Hail Mary is out — the Ryan Gosling space movie from the Martian author. 95% on Rotten Tomatoes. Apparently people are crying over a rock alien. I'll report back.

So with all that in the backdrop, here's what's happening locally.

Let's get into it.

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

History Corner is back — we’re going through Chino’s General Plan together (just casually, no pressure), so we know where the City is trying to go. As a newer resident, I have many things I want to see in the city (and surrounding areas)… but what’s actually written into the plans?

We're deep in the Land Use chapter now - and this is the one everyone asks about. This week: 9,700 New Homes. Here's the Plan.

State law requires Chino to plan for 9,700 new housing units by 2045 - no negotiating that number. The question is where they go and what they look like. The General Plan's answer: don't scatter them everywhere. Instead, concentrate new housing in strategic locations - along mixed-use corridors, near downtown, and in areas already planned for higher density. That protects established single-family neighborhoods while still hitting the state's targets.

This is where Measure Y (passed in 2022) does its work. It created specific overlay zones that allow higher-density housing in designated areas without triggering a full Measure M vote every time. Residents already voted yes on the framework - now developers can build within it. The goal is growth that feels intentional, not growth that just happens to you. Personally, I want to see more fun new retail that can support these new populations coming in. Less chains, more up-and-coming trendy stores (Coft Coffee, anyone?).

Next time: how Chino is planning transportation and infrastructure to support all this new development.

Eggs have gotten expensive… You've seen the grocery store prices. You've done the mental math at checkout. You may have considered raising your own chickens (I had chicks as a kid, but they never made it to full chickens. They’re hard!)

Good news: Maust Family Farms did that for you. Since 1956, three generations of the Maust family have been raising hens right here in Chino — and selling farm-fresh eggs (white, brown, green, blue — yes, really) out of their East End Ave farm store. We even found duck eggs!

When you visit, make sure you bring the kids: there's a petting zoo with lots of farm animals happy to receive pets! 🐶

📍 13107 East End Ave, Chino Mon–Sat 8AM–5:30PM | Sun 8AM–3:30PM

And FINALLY, your ultimate weekend planner for Chino and beyond. Want to submit an event? Use our link here 🪩 🪅

Join for a memorable evening at the Mayor's 2026 State of the City Address: "Always Home" on April 14, 2026, at the Chaffey College Chino Community Center. Presented by the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce, this signature event will feature Mayor Eunice Ulloa highlighting the City's major accomplishments and offering a compelling look ahead at the exciting projects and opportunities shaping Chino's future. Register Here.

🏙 April 14th, 2026, 5-8pm, Chaffey College Community Center

That’s it for this week! If you enjoyed this issue, send this to someone who needs suggestions on Saturday events.

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Have a great weekend, Chino! 😎