Chino Hills, California | |
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 Chino Hills, with theSan Gabriel Mountains in background | |
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 Location of Chino Hills in San Bernardino County, California | |
  Chino Hills, California Location in the United States | |
| Coordinates:33°59′38″N117°45′32″W / 33.99389°N 117.75889°W /33.99389; -117.75889[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | San Bernardino |
| Incorporated (city) | December 1, 1991[2] |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| • Mayor | Art Bennett[3] |
| Area | |
• Total | 44.70 sq mi (115.77 km2) |
| • Land | 44.65 sq mi (115.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.046 sq mi (0.12 km2) 0.15% |
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 78,411 |
| • Rank | 116th in California |
| • Density | 1,756.1/sq mi (678.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code | 91709 |
| Area code | 909 |
| FIPS code | 06-13214 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1668255,2409454 |
| Website | www |
Chino Hills (/ˈtʃiːnoʊ/CHEE-noh;chino beingSpanish for 'curly')[5] is a city in theGreater Los Angeles area ofCalifornia. It is located in the southwestern corner ofSan Bernardino County.
Prior to the colonization of the area by theSpanish Empire in the late 18th century, theTongva village ofWapijanga (submerged by the building of thePrado Dam in 1941) was the major point of influence in what would later become Chino Hills. The village was an important point of connection between the Tongva and theSerrano. Another Tongva village,Pasinogna, was also located in present day Chino Hills[6][7]
After the Spanish foundedMission San Gabriel in 1771, theChino Hills area was used as spillover grazing pasture by mission cattle and horses. In 1841, the area was part of aland concession given toAntonio Maria Lugo, and became known asRancho Santa Ana del Chino. In 1846, theBattle of Chino, a notable battle of theMexican-American War was fought on a battlefield in Chino Hills. After Mexico ceded California to the United States in 1848, the land continued to be used for cattle ranching.[citation needed]
In 1848, theCalifornia gold rush began inNorthern California. Meanwhile, inSouthern California, cattle ranchers made fortunes in the beef trade, feeding the influx of migrants. In 1858, Chino Hills became one of thestagecoach stations of theButterfield Overland Mail. In 1881, the land was sold to Richard Gird, a miner fromTombstone, Arizona, who had plans to develop the land. In 1893, after being impacted by economic depression, Gird was forced to sell the land to a group of real estate investors who developed the town ofChino, which was incorporated in 1910.[8] Around this time, a resort was opened atLa Vida Mineral Springs in Carbon Canyon, in the modern-daySleepy Hollow region of the city. In 1925, theLos Serranos Country Club opened. The area became a destination for both tourists and bootleggers during theprohibition era because of its relative isolation. For the same reason, Sleepy Hollow became a destination for hippies and artists during the 1960s.[9] As Southern California grew, suburban housing began replacing farmlands. Developers targeted Chino Hills for its scenic views and proximity to L.A. and Orange counties. During the late 1980s, the area experienced a surge of development, and an incorporation effort began. In 1991, the city of Chino Hills wasincorporated with a population of 42,000.[10]
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Chino Hills is a part of theChino Valley. According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 44.8 square miles (116 km2), much of which is undeveloped rolling hills, including theChino Hills State Park. 44.7 square miles (116 km2) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) of it (0.15%) is water.
Due to its topography of rolling hills, Chino Hills was primarily rural prior to the mid-1970s; most land was utilized forequestrian purposes and fordairies, except for the multi-use purposes of the State of California, promoting jobs for the community throughday 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 championGreg Norman, his first project in theGreater Los Angeles area.[11] Chino Hills also includes the developed golf course developmentneighborhood ofLos Serranos. Other large master-planned subdivisions includeWoodview/Village Crossing,Gordon Ranch,LaBand Village,Butterfield Ranch,[12]Rolling Ridge,Fairfield Ranch, andPayne Ranch.[13]
The city of Chino Hills is bounded by theLos Angeles County cities ofPomona andDiamond Bar to the north and to the northwest, the Los Angeles County unincorporated area ofSouth Diamond Bar to the west, theSan Bernardino County city ofChino to the east, unincorporatedRiverside County nearCorona to the southeast, and theOrange County cities ofBrea andYorba 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 andAnaheim, to the southwest and south, respectively.
The eastern border of Chino Hills roughly follows theChino Valley Freeway (SR 71), which offers access to thePomona Freeway (SR 60) to the north and theRiverside 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 tolandslides.[14][15]
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Chino Hills is situated near several significant fault lines due to its position within the complextectonic setting of theSan Andreas Fault system. The most prominent faults in the area include:
These faults contribute to the seismic activity in the region, such as the 2008 Chino Hills earthquake, with a magnitude of 5.4, attributed to pressure at the intersection of the Chino and Whittier faults. The earthquake was felt as far south as San Diego and as far north as Las Vegas.
Chino Hills, California, has experienced several significant wildfires, including theFreeway Complex Fire andCanyon Fire, primarily due to dry conditions, strong winds, and dense vegetation. These events have led to increased awareness and preparedness efforts in Chino Hills and surrounding communities. Residents are encouraged to create defensible spaces around their properties, maintain fire-resistant landscaping, and stay informed about local fire conditions, especially during peak wildfire seasons.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1990 | 27,608 | — | |
| 2000 | 66,787 | 141.9% | |
| 2010 | 74,799 | 12.0% | |
| 2020 | 78,411 | 4.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[16] | |||
The2020 United States census reported that Chino Hills had a population of 78,411. The population density was 1,756.1 inhabitants per square mile (678.0/km2). The racial makeup of Chino Hills was 29.0%White, 4.2%African American, 0.8%Native American, 40.5%Asian, 0.2%Pacific Islander, 11.3% fromother races, and 14.0% from two or more races.Hispanic or Latino of any race were 28.2% of the population.[17]
The census reported that 99.7% of the population lived in households, 0.2% lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0.1% were institutionalized.[17]
There were 25,258 households, out of which 38.9% included children under the age of 18, 64.4% were married-couple households, 4.5% werecohabiting couple households, 18.8% had a female householder with no partner present, and 12.3% had a male householder with no partner present. 13.2% of households were one person, and 4.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.1.[17] There were 20,784families (82.3% of all households).[18]
The age distribution was 21.7% under the age of 18, 9.8% aged 18 to 24, 25.7% aged 25 to 44, 30.0% aged 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.3 males.[17]
There were 26,068 housing units at an average density of 583.8 units per square mile (225.4 units/km2), of which 25,258 (96.9%) were occupied. Of these, 71.6% were owner-occupied, and 28.4% were occupied by renters.[17]
In 2023, the US Census Bureau estimated that the median household income was $122,600, and theper capita income was $49,460. About 4.5% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line.[19]
The2010 United States census[20] reported that Chino Hills had a population of 74,799. The population density was 1,671.5 inhabitants per square mile (645.4/km2). The racial makeup of Chino Hills was 38,035 (50.8%)White (33.4% Non-Hispanic White),[21] 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%) fromother races, and 3,659 (4.9%) from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino 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%) wereopposite-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 19,322families (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 527.8 per square mile (203.8/km2), 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.[20]
According to the city's 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[22] the top employers in the city are:
| # | Employer | # of Employees |
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| 1 | Chino Valley Unified School District | 3,350 |
| 2 | Costco | 340 |
| 3 | Lowe's | 265 |
| 4 | Boys Republic | 264 |
| 5 | City of Chino Hills | 229 |
| 6 | Albertsons | 226 |
| 7 | Kaiser Permanente Laboratory | 220 |
| 8 | Chino Valley Fire District | 140 |
| 9 | 99 Ranch Market | 124 |
| 10 | Harkins Theaters | 123 |
The city of Chino Hills has 44 municipal parks.[25] One such example is Overlook Park, which spans 1.5 acres (0.61 ha) and features scenic views of thePomona Valley, Chino Hills, andSan Gabriel Mountains. It has picnic tables,barbecue grills, and a seating area.[26]
Chino Hills State Park has 60 miles (100 km) of trails and fire roads also offer opportunities for viewingwildlife andnative plants. Facilities consist of apicnic area, camping sites, equestrian staging area and corrals, a historic barn, water and restrooms.
Chino Hills follows the Council-Manager model of government.[3] 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.[27]
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.[3]
The current mayor and council members are:[3]
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.[3]
| Year | Name |
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| 2009 | Peter Rogers[28] |
| 2012 | Art Bennett[29] |
| 2013 | Peter Rogers[28] |
| 2015 | Cynthia Moran[30] |
| 2016 | Art Bennett[29] |
| 2017 | Ray Marquez |
| 2018 | Peter Rogers[28] |
| 2019 | Cynthia Moran[31] |
| 2020 | Art Bennett[29] |
| 2021 | Brian Johsz[32] |
| 2022 | Peter Rogers[28] |
| 2023 | Cynthia Moran |
Chino Hills' most pro-Republican areas are in the southern and eastern regions.[33]
In thestate legislature following the2020 elections, Chino Hills is located in the 32ndSenate District, represented byRepublicanKelly Seyarto, and in the 59thAssembly District, represented by RepublicanPhillip Chen.
In theUnited States House of Representatives, Chino Hills is split betweenCalifornia's 35th congressional district, represented byDemocrat Norma Torres,[34] andCalifornia's 40th congressional district, represented byRepublican Young Kim.[35]
Chino Hills is served by theChino Valley Unified School District.
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.[37]
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.[38]
Chino Hills is served byOmnitrans' 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.[39]
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link){{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)A Static Lullaby was an American post-hardcore band that formed in Chino Hills, California, in 2001.
The Chino Hills, Calif., native was the 34th overall pick in '08 and had appeared with the GCL Phillies and short-season Williamsport prior to 2011.
Attended Ayala HS in Chino Hills, CA and played for coach Mel Sims
Lettered three seasons at Chino Hills, CA HS
Chino Hills resident Harkey pitched in 131 big-league games and was 36-36 in an eight-year career that wrapped up with the Dodgers in 1997 at age 30.
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Led by Coach Mike Randolph, a former LA Galaxy Defender and Chino Hills native, MR2 Elite customizes training sessions to each player's skill level and goals.
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