In-Person Districting Workshop this Saturday, April 16

An in-person informational workshop will be held at 10 a.m. this Saturday, April 16 at the Diamond Bar Center, located at 1600 Grand Avenue. The presentation will cover the mapping process and answer any questions attendees may have on the process of transitioning to district-based elections. Admission is open to the public, and registration is not required. 

Draft District Maps Available for Review

More than 40 proposed maps have been submitted by the public for review by the City Council. These maps as well as the three maps generated by Redistricting Partners, the districting process consulting firm, are available for review at www.diamondbarca.gov/1088/Draft-District-Maps. It is expected that the final district map will be approved by the City Council in May.

Free Paper Shredding Events

If you are looking to clear your home of unneeded sensitive or confidential paper clutter without risking identity theft, plan on participating in one of the free paper-shredding events the City will be holding once a month April through August. The first event takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday, April 16 in the parking lot of the South Coast Air Quality Management District, located at 21865 Copley Drive. Additional details, including quantity limits and instructions on how to prepare your documents for shredding, are available at https://www.diamondbarca.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=468. 

New Businesses: April 6-12

Magnolia Ink Cosmetic Tattoo
2707 Diamond Bar Boulevard, Unit 202

Permanent makeup/cosmetic tattoo services

Emergency Traffic Signal Repair

The signalized intersection of Diamond Bar Boulevard and Shadow Canyon Drive was briefly out of service on Saturday, April 9 due to a major traffic collision. A fire hydrant was sheared and a traffic signal pole was dislodged from its base from the impact of this accident.

Public Works and Sheriff’s Department staff immediately responded to secure the site, remove debris from the roadway, and install a temporary signal pole. This intersection was safely reopened for traffic within the same day as the incident. The permanent traffic signal pole is being manufactured and will be ready for installation in approximately two months.

Utility Pole Replacement

The Public Works Department issued an encroachment permit to Henkels & McCoy Inc., subcontractor for Southern California Edison, for the removal and replacement of an SCE-owned utility pole on Diamond Bar Boulevard and Pathfinder Road. The pole replacement took place on Monday, April 11 and it was an all-day operation.

Vault Lid Replacement

The Public Works Department issued an encroachment permit to Southern California Edison for the removal and replacement of an existing SCE -owned vault lid located on the sidewalk on Golden Springs Drive at Gateway Center Drive. The vault lid replacement started on Monday, April 11 and all construction activity was completed by Wednesday, April 13.

Breakfast with the Bunny Recap

The Diamond Bar Center was packed with excitement with over 145 attendees participating in the City’s Breakfast with the Bunny event on Saturday, April 9. This festive outdoor event provided a fun opportunity for families with children to enjoy breakfast and Easter-themed activities. Volunteers from the Diamond Bar Community Leos Club and the Miss Diamond Bar Pageant assisted during the event by helping attendees to their seats, distributing breakfast and working the games and crafts stations. Additionally, attendees were able to dance with the “Peeps” and take a photo with the Easter Bunny. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped at this event.

Youth Outdoor Soccer Underway

Outdoor soccer has kicked off its second week of practices and games! This eight-week program is designed to teach the skills and fundamentals of soccer to children ages 3-8 in a fun, safe, and recreational environment. Practices and games began Saturday, April 2 and are conducted by volunteer coaches at Maple Hill Park on Saturdays between 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. For more information, call (909) 839-7070.

Anthem Joins Senior Walking Program

Wednesday Walkers kicked off the month of April at Heritage Park with a sponsorship from Anthem Blue Cross. A representative from Anthem will be meeting walkers each week this month, to hand out information and goodies. This sponsorship will also include a City of Diamond Bar Wednesday Walkers-branded T-shirt that will be distributed to registered participants on April 20. 

Diamond Bar Center Open for Reservations

Plan your next formal event, corporate seminar, training, or meeting today! The Diamond Bar Center is now taking reservations through April 2024 for Diamond Bar residents or through December 2023 for non-residents.

The extraordinary Center, located in picturesque Summitridge Park, features impressive banquet and meeting rooms with breathtaking views of the San Gabriel Valley.
 
Reservations can be made for a variety of occasions and group sizes. With dates available every day of the week – from 7 a.m.-12 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, or 7 a.m.-1 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

For more information on rooms and amenities, visit www.diamondbarcenter.com. For dates available and rates, contact Facility Reservations at (909) 839-7065 or rentals@diamondbarca.gov.

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For information about this bulletin, contact the City's Public Information Division at (909) 839-7055 or info@diamondbarca.gov.

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