Chino Hills, California
{{Short description|City in California, United States}}
{{for-multi|the landform|Chino Hills|the protected area|Chino Hills State Park|the nearby city|Chino, California}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=May 2024}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Chino Hills, California
| official_name =
| settlement_type = City
| image_skyline = Chino-hills-skyline.jpg
| image_caption = Chino Hills, with the San Gabriel Mountains in background
| image_flag = Flag of Chino Hills, California.gif
| image_seal = Seal of Chino Hills, California.png
| image_blank_emblem = Chino hills ca logo.png
| blank_emblem_type = Logo
| image_map = San Bernardino County California Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Chino Hills Highlighted 0613214.svg
| mapsize = 250x200px
| map_caption = Location of Chino Hills in San Bernardino County, California
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| pushpin_map = USA
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in the United States
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| coordinates = {{coord|33|59|38|N|117|45|32|W|region:US-CA|display=inline,title}}
| coordinates_footnotes = {{Cite GNIS|1668255|Chino Hills|access-date=November 18, 2014}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = United States
| subdivision_type1 = State
| subdivision_name1 = California
| subdivision_type2 = County
| subdivision_name2 = San Bernardino
| government_type = Council-Manager
| leader_title = Mayor
| established_title = Incorporated (city)
| established_date = December 1, 1991{{Cite web |url=http://www.calafco.org/docs/Cities_by_incorp_date.doc |title=California Cities by Incorporation Date |format=Word |publisher=California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions |access-date=August 25, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141103002921/http://www.calafco.org/docs/Cities_by_incorp_date.doc |archive-date=November 3, 2014}}
| area_magnitude =
| unit_pref = Imperial
| area_total_sq_mi = 44.70
| area_land_sq_mi = 44.65
| area_water_sq_mi = 0.05
| area_total_km2 = 115.77
| area_land_km2 = 115.64
| area_water_km2 = 0.12
| area_water_percent = 0.15
| elevation_ft = 860
| elevation_m = 262
| population_as_of = 2020
| population_footnotes =
| population_total = 78411
| pop_est_as_of =
| pop_est_footnotes =
| population_est =
| population_rank = 116th in California
| population_density_km2 = 678.05
| population_metro =
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| timezone = Pacific
| utc_offset = -8
| timezone_DST = PDT
| utc_offset_DST = -7
| postal_code_type = ZIP code
| postal_code = 91709
| area_code = 909
| blank_name = FIPS code
| blank_info = {{FIPS|06|13214}}
| blank1_name = GNIS feature IDs
| blank1_info = {{GNIS 4|1668255}}, {{GNIS 4|2409454}}
| website = {{URL|www.chinohills.org}}
| footnotes =
| population_density_sq_mi = 1756.13
}}
Chino Hills{{snd}}{{langnf|es|chino|curly}}{{Cite news |last=McCombs |first=Al |date=July 6, 2019 |title=Where did Chino's name come from? |url=https://championnewspapers.com/opinion_and_commentary/rolltop_roundup/article_751091e2-9f3f-11e9-b2d5-c7f73955e3f6.html |access-date=April 10, 2023 |publisher=Champion Newspapers |language=en}}{{snd}}is a city located in the southwestern corner of San Bernardino County, California, United States. The city borders Los Angeles County on its northwest side, Orange County to its south and southwest, and Riverside County to its southeast.
History
=Indigenous=
Prior to the colonization of the area by the Spanish Empire in the late 18th century, the Tongva village of Wapijanga was the major point of influence in what would come to be referred to as Chino Hills. The village was an important point of connection between the Tongva and the Serrano.{{Cite journal |date=2020 |title=Chino Hills State Park Road and Trail Management Plan |url=http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/1324/files/CHSP%20RTMP%20FINAL.sm.pdf |journal=California State Parks Inland Empire District Chino Hills State Park |pages=156}}{{Cite book |last=Lewinnek |first=Elaine |url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/1226813397 |title=A people's guide to Orange County |date=2022 |others=Gustavo Arellano, Thuy Vo Dang |isbn=978-0-520-97155-4 |location=Oakland, California |pages=127 |oclc=1226813397}}
= Spanish and Mexican eras=
After the Spanish founded Mission San Gabriel in 1771, the Chino Hills region was used extensively for grazing by mission cattle. During the Mexican Republic era, the hills were used as spillover grazing from such surrounding Mexican ranchos as Santa Ana del Chino and Rancho La Sierra (Yorba).
= Early American era=
This land was sold to Richard Gird, the founder of nearby Chino subdivision and from which the town of Chino sprung in 1910.{{cite web |url=http://www.losserranoscountryclub.com/history/ |title=Los Serranos Country Club History |access-date=October 18, 2006 |publisher=Los Serranos Golf and Country Club |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060908061343/http://www.losserranoscountryclub.com/history/ |archive-date=September 8, 2006 |url-status=dead }} With the building of the Carbon Canyon Mineral Springs in the modern-day Sleepy Hollow region of the city and the new Los Serranos Country Club in Los Serranos, Chino Hills, California, the area became a destination for both Los Angeles tourists and bootleggers during the prohibition because of its isolation. For the same reason, Sleepy Hollow became a destination for hippies and artists during the 1960s.{{cite news|last=Sullivan |first=Susan |title=Room to Roam, Family Style |newspaper=Los Angeles Times |date=February 8, 2004 |url=http://www.latimes.com/classified/realestate/printedition/la-re-guide8feb08,0,1043207,full.story?coll=la-class-realestate |archive-url=https://archive.today/20121021080645/http://www.latimes.com/classified/realestate/printedition/la-re-guide8feb08,0,1043207,full.story?coll=la-class-realestate |url-status=dead |archive-date=October 21, 2012 |access-date=January 18, 2007 }}
During the late 1980s, an incorporation effort began and in 1991, the city was incorporated with a population of 42,000.{{cite web | url = http://www.chinohills.org/index.asp?nid=94 | title = Chino Hills - Demographics | access-date = October 18, 2006 | publisher = City of Chino Hills}}
=Development=
Due to its topography of rolling hills, Chino Hills was primarily rural prior to the mid-1970s; most land was utilized for equestrian purposes and for dairies, except for the multi-use purposes of the State of California, promoting jobs for the community through day labor from the Chino Institute for Men on Central Avenue. Rapid and extensive housing developments followed throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, only slowing down in recent years. Most neighborhoods are arranged in a village-type format with strategically placed shopping centers and parks designed to be within walking distance of nearby homes.
The Vellano Country Club, a private golf course and housing development, was designed by golf champion Greg Norman, his first project in the Greater Los Angeles area.
{{cite news
|last=Rappaport
|first=Michael
|title=Buyers Lining Up To Live in Vellano
|newspaper=Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
|url=http://www.shark.com/gngcd/gngcd/041505.php
|access-date=January 18, 2007
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061017215351/http://www.shark.com/gngcd/gngcd/041505.php
|archive-date=October 17, 2006
|url-status=dead
}}
Chino Hills also includes the developed golf course development neighborhood of Los Serranos. Other large master-planned subdivisions without amenities include Woodview/Village Crossing, Gordon Ranch, LaBand Village, Butterfield Ranch,{{cite web|url=http://sbsentinel.com/2014/03/chino-hills-allows-high-density-units-at-butterfield|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220517175818/https://sbcsentinel.com/2014/03/chino-hills-allows-high-density-units-at-butterfield/|archive-date=May 17, 2022|date=March 7, 2014|title=Chino Hills Allows High Density Units At Butterfield|access-date=August 1, 2023}} Rolling Ridge, Fairfield Ranch, and Payne Ranch.{{Cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=jAdYj0MqNNIC&q=history+of+Butterfield+ranch&pg=PA210 | title=900 Miles on the Butterfield Trail| isbn=9781574412130| last1=Greene| first1=A. C.| date=July 2006| publisher=University of North Texas Press}}
=Contemporary era=
{{Main|2008 Chino Hills earthquake}}
On July 29, the 2008 Chino Hills earthquake, a 5.4 magnitude earthquake, occurred at approximately 11:42:15 am PDT (18:42:15 UTC). Some incidents of damage were reported, but no fatalities or severe injuries occurred as a result. The earthquake was felt as far south as San Diego and as far north as Las Vegas. The epicenter was located in the southeast portion of the Yorba Linda Fault.
Geography
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=Physical geography=
Chino Hills is a part of the Chino Valley. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|44.8|sqmi|km2}}, much of which is undeveloped rolling hills, including the Chino Hills State Park. {{convert|44.7|sqmi|km2}} of it is land and {{convert|0.1|sqmi|km2}} of it (0.15%) is water.
=City layout=
The city of Chino Hills is bounded by the Los Angeles County cities of Pomona and Diamond Bar to the north and to the northwest, the Los Angeles County unincorporated area of South Diamond Bar to the west, the San Bernardino County city of Chino to the east, unincorporated Riverside County near Corona to the southeast, and the Orange County cities of Brea and Yorba Linda to the west and southwest, respectively, as well as an unincorporated area of Orange County between Brea and Yorba Linda and a small unincorporated area between Yorba Linda and Anaheim, to the southwest and south, respectively.
The eastern border of Chino Hills roughly follows the Chino Valley Freeway (SR 71), which offers access to the Pomona Freeway (SR 60) to the north and the Riverside Freeway (SR 91) to the south. Undeveloped hills form the western border, which also serves as the San Bernardino – Orange County line. Because this area is mostly undeveloped, there is only one road directly connecting Chino Hills and Orange County, Carbon Canyon Road (SR 142), which is long, winding, and prone to landslides.{{cite web
|title = 1998 Landslide Inventory
|publisher = Department of Conservation
|url = http://anaheim-landslide.com/landslide98.htm
|access-date = January 18, 2007
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110709014540/http://anaheim-landslide.com/landslide98.htm
|archive-date = July 9, 2011
|url-status = dead
|title=Southern California Landslide Localities
|publisher=California Geological Survey
|date=October 30, 2006
|url=http://www.consrv.ca.gov/CGS/thp/ls_response/ls_la.htm
|access-date=January 18, 2007
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060924070350/http://www.consrv.ca.gov/CGS/thp/ls_response/ls_la.htm
|archive-date=September 24, 2006
|url-status=dead
}}
{{Geographic Location
|title = Destinations from Chino Hills
|Northwest = Diamond Bar
|North = Pomona
|Northeast = Chino
|West = Diamond Bar
Brea
|Centre = Chino Hills
|Southwest = Brea
Yorba Linda
|South = Yorba Linda
Anaheim
|Southeast = Corona
}}
Demographics
{{US Census population
|1990= 27608
|2000= 66787
|2010= 74799
|2020= 78411
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}
}}
=2010=
The 2010 United States Census{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/2010census/popmap/ipmtext.php?fl=06:0613214|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140715024107/http://www.census.gov/2010census/popmap/ipmtext.php?fl=06:0613214|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 15, 2014|title=2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Chino Hills city|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=July 12, 2014}} reported that Chino Hills had a population of 74,799. The population density was {{convert|1,671.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of Chino Hills was 38,035 (50.8%) White (33.4% Non-Hispanic White),{{cite web|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/06/0613214.html|title=Chino Hills (City) QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau|access-date=February 23, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150223223710/http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/06/0613214.html|archive-date=February 23, 2015|url-status=dead}} 3,415 (4.6%) African American, 379 (0.5%) Native American, 22,676 (30.3%) Asian, 115 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 6,520 (8.7%) from other races, and 3,659 (4.9%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 21,802 persons (29.1%).
The Census reported that 74,644 people (99.8% of the population) lived in households, 8 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 147 (0.2%) were institutionalized.
There were 22,941 households, out of which 11,026 (48.1%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 15,840 (69.0%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 2,381 (10.4%) had a female householder with no husband present, 1,101 (4.8%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 834 (3.6%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 142 (0.6%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 2,713 households (11.8%) were made up of individuals, and 717 (3.1%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.25. There were 19,322 families (84.2% of all households); the average family size was 3.54.
The population was spread out, with 20,291 people (27.1%) under the age of 18, 7,147 people (9.6%) aged 18 to 24, 20,207 people (27.0%) aged 25 to 44, 21,889 people (29.3%) aged 45 to 64, and 5,265 people (7.0%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.7 males.
There were 23,617 housing units at an average density of {{convert|527.8|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}, of which 18,421 (80.3%) were owner-occupied, and 4,520 (19.7%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.0%; the rental vacancy rate was 5.4%. 61,152 people (81.8% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 13,492 people (18.0%) lived in rental housing units. The median household income was $106,099 and the mean household income was $122,788. For families, the median income was $109,106 and the mean was $127,755.
=2000=
As of the census{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website }} of 2000, there were 66,787 people, 20,039 households, and 17,073 families residing in the city. The population density was 575.5/km{{sup|2}} (1,490.6/mi2). There were 20,414 housing units at an average density of 175.9/km{{sup|2}} (455.6/mi2). The racial makeup of the city was 56.4% White, 5.5% African American, 0.6% Native American, 22.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 10.6% from other races, and 4.7% from two or more races. 25.7% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. The average house cost was $654,250.
There were 20,039 households, out of which 53.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.6% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.8% were non-families. 10.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.33 and the average family size was 3.61. The average home price (excluding the unincorporated area of Los Serranos) was approximately $716,900, and the median home price was $659,900.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 32.9% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 35.6% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 4.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $83,550, and the median income for a family was $81,794. Males had a median income of $55,272 versus $38,620 for females. The per capita income for the city was $26,182. The average income for the city was $95,990. 4.1% of the population and 2.7% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 4.7% of those under the age of 18 and 3.9% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Economy
=Top employers=
According to the city's 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,{{Cite web |url=https://www.chinohills.org/DocumentCenter/View/17269/CAFR-FYE-June-30-2020?bidId= |title=Archived copy |access-date=August 2, 2021 |archive-date=August 2, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210802071543/https://www.chinohills.org/DocumentCenter/View/17269/CAFR-FYE-June-30-2020?bidId= |url-status=dead }} the top employers in the city are:
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! Employer ! # of Employees |
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1
|Chino Valley Unified School District |3,350 |
2
|340 |
3
|265 |
4
|264 |
5
|City of Chino Hills |229 |
6
|226 |
7
|Kaiser Permanente Laboratory |220 |
8
|Chino Valley Fire District |140 |
9
|124 |
10
|Harkins Theaters |123 |
Arts and culture
The Egyptian Building, a building imitating ancient Egyptian architecture whilst housing a restaurant, is located in the city.
=Library=
The Chino Hills Library is a branch of the San Bernardino County Library System. The current library opened in 2009 and is part of the government center on City Center Drive.
=In film=
The area was the fictionalized location of the initial Martian spacecraft's landing in 1953's The War of the Worlds. In the film, Pastor Collins, a resident of nearby Corona, California, refers to the meteor as having landed "halfway to Pomona".{{cite web|url=http://www.scifiscripts.com/scripts/WARWORLDS.txt|title=THE WAR OF THE WORLDS}} Subsequent geographical references by Colonel Heffner indicate the landing place as somewhere near "Carbon Canyon".California State Route 142
Parks and recreation
The city of Chino Hills has 44 municipal parks.{{Cite web |title=Park & Facilities {{!}} Chino Hills, CA - Official Website |url=https://www.chinohills.org/87/Park-Facility-Guide |access-date=May 3, 2023 |website=www.chinohills.org}} One such example is Overlook Park, which spans {{convert|1.5|acres}} and features scenic views of the Pomona Valley, Chino Hills, and San Gabriel Mountains. It has picnic tables, barbecue grills, and a seating area.{{cite web|title=Overlook Park|url=http://www.chinohills.org/index.aspx?NID=722|website=Chino Hills California|access-date=August 19, 2015}}
Chino Hills State Park
Government
=Local=
Chino Hills follows the Council-Manager model of government. The city is governed by a city council which establishes all city ordinances, approves plans, adopts budgets, etc. The council appoints the city manager who enforces laws and, in essence, runs the city's day-to-day operations.{{cite news
| last = Fahim
| first = Mayraj
| title = Council managers are running more and more American cities
| publisher = City Mayors
| date = December 18, 2005
| url = http://citymayors.com/government/council_managers.html
| access-date = January 18, 2007 }}
==City council==
The city council is elected by city residents and, within the council, rotates the position of mayor. Once elected, the city council members serve a four-year term. The five city council members meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, with opportunity for residents to voice their opinion during the open forum. The meetings are broadcast via the city's television station and streaming via the city's website.{{cite web |url=https://www.chinohills.org/117/City-Council |title=Chino Hills - City Council |website=chinohills.org |access-date=May 24, 2020}}
The current mayor and council members are:
- Mayor: Cynthia Moran
- Vice mayor: Art Bennett
- Council Members: Brian Johsz, Peter Rogers and Ray Marquez
== List of mayors ==
The City Council selects one member to serve as Mayor for a one-year term. This is a list of Chino Hills mayors by year.
- 2009 Peter Rogers
- 2012 Art Bennett
- 2013 Peter Rogers
- 2015 Cynthia Moran{{cite web |url=http://wcmagazines.com/ts_teams/cynthia-moran/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170502110835/http://wcmagazines.com/ts_teams/cynthia-moran/ |url-status=usurped |archive-date=May 2, 2017 |title=Cynthia Moran |website=wcmagazines.com |date=April 30, 2016 |access-date=May 24, 2020}}
- 2016 Art Bennett
- 2017 Ray Marquez
- 2018 Peter Rogers{{cite web |url=https://www.championnewspapers.com/news/article_962a723e-d6dd-11e7-8e9b-6b2f3c7eca30.html |title=Rogers is Chino Hills mayor for 2018 |website=championnewspapers.com |first=Marianne |last=Napoles |date=December 2, 2017 |access-date=May 24, 2020}}
- 2019 Cynthia Moran{{cite web |url=https://cawp.rutgers.edu/levels_of_office/women-mayors-us-cities-2019 |title=Women Mayors in U.S. Cities 2019 |website=cawp.rutgers.edu |date=2019 |access-date=May 24, 2020}}
- 2020 Art Bennett{{cite web |url=https://www.championnewspapers.com/news/article_4a18dbba-1862-11ea-9a62-2bb31b7bc5a9.html |title=Art Bennett is new mayor of Chino Hills |website=championnewspapers.com |first=Marianne |last=Napoles |date=December 7, 2019 |access-date=May 24, 2020}}
- 2021 Brian Johsz{{Cite web |last=Napoles |first=Marianne |title='Bürgermeister' Johsz is mayor of Chino Hills |url=https://www.championnewspapers.com/news/article_45ffa038-365f-11eb-ad1f-c32c47baa2f1.html |access-date=May 3, 2023 |website=Champion Newspapers |date=December 5, 2020 |language=en}}
- 2022 Peter Rogers
2023 Cynthia Moran
=State and federal representation=
Chino Hills voted for Donald Trump over Kamala Harris in 2024. Flipping Republican in a presidential election for the first time since George W Bush in 2004. Chino Hills' most pro-Republican areas are in the southern and eastern regions.{{Cite news |last1=Park |first1=Alice |last2=Smart |first2=Charlie |last3=Taylor |first3=Rumsey |last4=Watkins |first4=Miles |date=February 2, 2021 |title=An Extremely Detailed Map of the 2020 Election |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/upshot/2020-election-map.html |access-date=November 3, 2022 |issn=0362-4331}}
In the state legislature following the 2020 elections, Chino Hills is located in the 29th Senate District, represented by Democrat Josh Newman (politician), and in the 55th Assembly District, represented by Republican Phillip Chen.
In the United States House of Representatives, Chino Hills is split between California's 35th congressional district and California's 40th congressional district, represented by {{Representative|cacd|35|fmt=pfl}}{{Cite GovTrack|CA|35}} and {{Representative|cacd|40|fmt=pfl}}{{Cite GovTrack|CA|40}} respectively.
Education
Chino Hills is served by the Chino Valley Unified School District.
=Elementary schools=
{{div col|colwidth=22em}}
- Hidden Trails
- Country Springs
- Eagle Canyon
- Oak Ridge
- Butterfield Ranch
- Michael G. Wickman
- Chaparral
- Gerald F. Litel
- Glenmeade
- Rolling Ridge
- Edwin Rhodes
{{div col end}}
=Junior high schools=
- Canyon Hills Junior High
- Robert O. Townsend Junior High
=High schools=
| title = 2011 Distinguished Middle and High Schools - California Distinguished Schools Program (CA Department of Education)
| publisher = California Department of Education
| url = http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/sr/cs/disting2011.asp
| access-date = January 27, 2012
| archive-date = May 7, 2016
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160507021324/http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/sr/cs/disting2011.asp
| url-status = dead
}}
- Chino Hills High School
- Boys Republic - a treatment center for boys ages 12 to 18{{cite web
| title = Boys Republic: Who We Are
| publisher = Boys Republic
| url = http://www.boysrepublic.org/whoweare.html
| access-date = January 19, 2007
| url-status = dead
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070203025608/http://www.boysrepublic.org/whoweare.html
| archive-date = February 3, 2007
}}
=Independent schools=
- Loving Savior of the Hills
- Chino Hills Christian School
- Chino Hills Montessori School
=Charter schools=
- Mirus Secondary School
- Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts
Infrastructure
=Police and fire=
Law enforcement services in Chino Hills are provided by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. The Chief of Police is Sheriff’s Captain Garth Goodell. Chino Hills has contracted with the sheriff's department for law enforcement services since its incorporation in 1991.{{cite web
| title = Chino Hills Sheriff Station
| publisher = San Bernardino County Sheriff
| url = http://www.co.san-bernardino.ca.us/sheriff/patrol/Chino_Hills_City.asp
| access-date = May 8, 2011
| url-status = dead
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110712205000/http://www.co.san-bernardino.ca.us/sheriff/patrol/Chino_Hills_City.asp
| archive-date = July 12, 2011
}}
The city contracts with the Chino Valley Independent Fire District (CVIFD) for fire protection services. The CVIFD serves the Chino Valley, serving Chino Hills and the city of Chino. The CVIFD is a separate political entity from either Chino Hills or Chino and is managed by its own elected board. The department has three stations located throughout Chino Hills.{{cite web
|title=CVIFD: Locations
|publisher=Chino Valley Independent Fire District
|url=http://chinovalleyfire.org/fileadmin/user_upload/PDF_Files/phone_directory1.pdf
|access-date=January 18, 2007
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928184417/http://chinovalleyfire.org/fileadmin/user_upload/PDF_Files/phone_directory1.pdf
|archive-date=September 28, 2007
|url-status=dead
}}
=Transportation=
==Local highways==
==Public transportation==
Chino Hills is served by Omnitrans' OmniLink demand-response service open to the general public. For $2.50 each way, one can travel throughout the city and transfer for free to the Omnitrans public bus at the Chino Hills Marketplace and the Chino Hills Civic Center. The dial-a-ride service operates five days a week, mostly during daytime hours.{{cite web
| title = Omnitrans: Omnilink
| publisher = Omnitrans
| url = http://www.omnitrans.org/routes/omnilink.shtml
| access-date = January 18, 2007
| url-status = dead
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070106205955/http://www.omnitrans.org/routes/omnilink.shtml
| archive-date = January 6, 2007
}}
Notable people
- A Static Lullaby, major label-signed post-hardcore band
- A Thorn for Every Heart, major label-signed post-hardcore band
- LaMelo Ball, point guard for the Charlotte Hornets
- LaVar Ball, American businessman and former professional football player{{cite web|last1=Stephens|first1=Mitch|title=The Architect: Father of the Ball brothers speaks about growth of Chino Hills|url=http://www.maxpreps.com/news/jHzX-KpBGky5RKqc8SXiYA/the-architect--father-of-the-ball-brothers-speaks-about-growth-of-chino-hills.htm|website=MaxPreps.com|access-date=March 16, 2017|date=March 26, 2016}}
- LiAngelo Ball, basketball player
- Lonzo Ball, point guard for the Chicago Bulls, drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2017 NBA draft as the Number 2 overall pick after playing his freshmen year of college basketball for UCLA
- Alex Bengard, soccer player{{Cite web |title=Alex Bengard |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/alex-bengard/ |access-date=January 19, 2025 |website=Major League Soccer}}
- Aaron Cervantes, soccer player{{Cite web |title=Aaron Cervantes |url=https://www.ussoccer.com/players/c/aaron-cervantes |access-date=March 27, 2025 |website=United States Soccer Federation}}
- Cory Harkey, Los Angeles Rams tight end
- Mike Harkey, former Major League pitcher and pitching coach, 1987 first-round draft pick Chicago Cubs
- Danny Lopez, Hall of Fame boxer
- Steve McQueen (1930–80), actor, spent some of his teen years at Boys Republic High School
- Ricky Minor, American Idol music director
- Mat Mladin, AMA Superbike champion
- Tracy Murray, retired NBA Champion
- Leah O'Brien-Amico, U.S. Olympic softball group gold medalist{{cite web |url=http://www.usasoftball.com/Women/Olympics/2004OlympicGames/Bios/obrienamico.html |title=Leah O'Brien-Amico bio |website=www.usasoftball.com |access-date=January 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060912160626/http://www.usasoftball.com/Women/Olympics/2004OlympicGames/Bios/obrienamico.html |archive-date=September 12, 2006 |url-status=dead}}
- Tony Pedregon, NHRA Funny Car champion{{cite web|author-first1=Candida|author-last1=Benson, Jr|url=https://www.nhra.com/news/2016/tony-pedregon|title=Tony Pedregon, NHRA|date=January 21, 2016|access-date=August 1, 2023}}{{failed verification|reason=The cited article makes no mention of Tony Pedregon being associated with Chino Hills.|date=October 2024}}
- Rafael Pérez, former Los Angeles Police Department officer, convicted in relation to the Rampart scandal
- Mike Randolph, Los Angeles Galaxy soccer player
- Makenzy Robbe, soccer player for the San Diego Wave
- Ron Roenicke, MLB player and manager{{cite web|url=https://www.championnewspapers.com/sports_and_recreation/article_a3047683-5126-5a43-ae26-ec69363546f1.html|title=Brewers name Chino Hills resident Ron Roenicke manager for 2011|website=Chino Valley Champion|publisher=Champion Newspapers|date=5 November 2010|access-date=17 November 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241117234559/https://www.championnewspapers.com/sports_and_recreation/article_a3047683-5126-5a43-ae26-ec69363546f1.html|archive-date=17 November 2024}}
- Jaclyn Swedberg, Playboy Playmate of the Month for April 2011
- Brianne Tju, actress{{cite web|url=https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/brianne-tju/bio/3030298977/|url-status=live|title=Brianne Tju|website=TV Guide|access-date=1 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113125702/https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/brianne-tju/bio/3030298977/|archive-date=13 November 2024}}
- Kwame Watson-Siriboe, Real Salt Lake City soccer player
- Tyler Wilson, soccer player{{cite web|url=https://gohighlanders.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/tyler-wilson/1589|publisher=University of California, Riverside|website=2010 Men's Soccer Roster|title=Tyler Wilson}}
- Del Worsham, NHRA Funny Car driver{{cite web|url=https://www.nhra.com/news/2019/del-worsham-takes-opportunity-reinvent-himself-again|title=Del Worsham takes opportunity to reinvent himself (again)|date=February 2, 2019|access-date=August 1, 2023|author-first1=Jacob|author-last1=Sundstrom}}{{failed verification|reason=The cited article makes no mention of Del Worsham being associated with Chino Hills.|date=October 2024}}
See also
{{portal|California}}
References
{{reflist|30em}}
External links
{{commons category|Chino Hills, California}}
- {{wikivoyage inline|Chino Hills}}
- {{Official website}}
{{Geographic Location
|title = Places adjacent to Chino Hills, California
|Northwest = Pomona
|North = Pomona
|Northeast = Chino
|West = Diamond Bar
|Centre = Chino Hills
|East = Chino
|Southwest = Brea
Yorba Linda
|South = Santa Ana Mountains
}}
{{San Bernardino County, California}}
{{Inland Empire}}
{{Greater Los Angeles Area}}
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Category:Cities in San Bernardino County, California
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Category:Populated places in San Bernardino County, California