Chino Hills
Coverage of Chino Hills in the Nexus archive.
- Proposed widening of Highway 142 in Chino Hills sparks concern among residents
The proposed widening of Highway 142 in Chino Hills has raised concerns among residents and commuters, who rely on the route as a critical connection between Chino Hills and Orange County. The highway, which passes through Chino Hills State Park, offers scenic views but is seen as essential for regional travel.
- Former Arcadia mayor pleads guilty to acting as a secret agent for China
Eileen Wang, the former mayor of Arcadia, pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal foreign agent of China. Prosecutors stated she and Yaoning 'Mike' Sun promoted pro-People’s Republic of China propaganda between 2020 and 2022. Sun previously pleaded guilty to the same charge in 2025.
- Truck stolen from San Gabriel Valley animal rescue organization during fire response
A truck was stolen from the Inland Valley Humane Society & SPCA's San Gabriel campus while staff members were responding to the Grand Fire in Chino Hills. The stolen truck is a stake bed truck and is vital to the organization's operations. The theft was caught on surveillance video.
- Investigators reveal cause of Grand Fire in San Bernardino County
Fire investigators determined the cause of the Grand Fire in San Bernardino County, which scorched 30 acres and threatened hundreds of homes after igniting near the Chino Hills intersection. The fire erupted on Wednesday around 7:15 p.m. Fire officials deployed a massive response to combat the blaze.
- Grand fire burns in Chino Hills, spurring evacuation orders
A vegetation fire ignited near Grand Avenue Park in Chino Hills, prompting evacuation orders on Wednesday evening. The fire started around 7 p.m. and affected the surrounding area.
- Grand Fire forces mandatory evacuations in San Bernardino County
A brush fire known as the Grand Fire is being battled by firefighters in San Bernardino County, prompting mandatory evacuations. The fire was first reported near the Chino Hills intersection of Grand Avenue and Pleasant Hill Drive at 7:13 p.m. and quickly grew to about 30 acres.