Welcome to Weekly Highlights from City Hall - Each issue of this electronic bulletin will contain brief news and information about City programs, services and projects. 

Public Works Department

Diamond Bar Boulevard Slope Failure

On Thursday, March 17, City staff received a report of a mudslide on the slope adjacent to northbound Diamond Bar Blvd, across the street from Lorbeer Middle School. Public Works and Code Enforcement saff responded and found a broken irrigation line had been left on Charmingdale Rd. causing the slope behind the property to fail, leading to mud and debris spilling over the private wall and onto the sidewalk and roadway. Public Works staff and the City’s maintenance contractor, MCE. cleaned up the spill and worked with the Walnut Valley Water District to shut off the valve to the irrigation line. Public Works staff is currently working with the property owner to repair the slope and recover any costs that may have been incurred as a result of the failure.

SCE Emergency Service Outage on Pecan Grove Drive

An emergency repair was performed by Southern California Edison for an electrical service outage on Pecan Grove Drive, between Ironbark Drive and Blue Palm Lane. All service repairs were completed by Monday, March 14 and final concrete restorations are anticipated for completion the week of March 21 or earlier. The photo depicts the excavations within the sidewalk to access the failed electrical service where contractors are actively making repairs.

Bus Stop Enhancement Program Grant Award

Foothill Transit approved the City’s Bus Stop Enhancement Program (BSEP) application in early-March, awarding a grant in the amount of $40,000. These funds will be used to upgrade the current bus stops on Golden Springs Drive at Calbourne Drive, featuring the new amenities like the shelter, benches, and trash receptacles. This is the second time the City received grant funding by Foothill Transit for bus stop improvements. 

Parks and Recreation Department

Diamond Bar Center Promotion

This past weekend, Center staff joined hundreds of vendors to promote the availability of the Diamond Bar Center to host weddings and special events as well as to promote the upcoming bridal show at the California Bridal & Wedding Expo on Sunday, March 13 at the LA Convention Center. With over 5,000 guests pre-registered to attend the Expo, staff had the opportunity to interact with thousands of soon-to-be brides and grooms, and wedding vendors. The extremely busy event resulted in numerous appointments from those interested in renting the facility and dozens of vendor contacts from those interested in participating in the May 22 Diamond Bar Center Bridal Show. Great job Recreation Coordinator Monique Weeks and Senior Recreation Leader Arle Vazquez!

Join in the Fun, Bingo at the Diamond Bar Center

Bingo games take place on Mondays and Fridays at the Diamond Bar Center, located at 1600 Grand Avenue. Play 10 games for $2. Be sure to arrive early so you have enough time to purchase your game cards and find a seat!

Mondays      Card Sales 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.       Games 12:15-2:45 p.m.

Fridays         Card Sales 9:15-10 a.m.                 Games 10:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

For information, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (909) 839-7070.

Community Development Department

Congratulations to Business of the Month - Fred Astaire Dance Studios

At its March 15 meeting, the City Council recognized the Fred Astaire Dance Studios as Business of the Month for March 2022. The studio offers both private and group lessons for dancers of all ages and is located at 2753 S. Diamond Bar Blvd, in the Diamond Hills Plaza. Visit the Business of the Month recognition webpage to watch a short video presentation.

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