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LIBRARY SHOWCASES NEW CARD
This is not your ordinary library card! Chula Vista Public Library has introduced a new card which has photographic images of the City and comes with additional features such as an attached bookmark to mark your spot, as well as a keychain version. The colorful library card is free to California residents and costs $20 a year for non-residents. Patrons who already have a Chula Vista Library card can upgrade to the new card for free.
Chula Vista has three public libraries: Civic Center branch, located at 365 F Street, is open Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m.; South Chula Vista branch, located at 389 Orange Avenue, is open Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 1-5 p.m.; and the Otay Ranch branch located in the Otay Ranch Town Center, 2015 Birch Road, is open Tuesday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday from noon to 6 p.m., and closed Sunday and Monday.
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HAPPY TAILS WITH ACF AND SEAWORLD!
... SeaWorld has entered into a unique program with the Chula Vista Animal Care Facility (CVACF) to promote pet adoptions from local shelters. Each family adopting a cat or dog will receive two complimentary admission tickets for SeaWorld San Diego. The "Happy Tails" partnership will be in effect through December 31. Tickets are valid for a single-day admission to SeaWorld any time within one year of adoption. Tickets will be printed on site at the CVACF, located at 130 Beyer Way, Chula Vista.
The CVACF is open Tuesday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. They are closed on Sunday and Monday. For more information, call (619) 691-5123. |
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CVPD RECRUITING NEW OFFICERS
If law enforcement has always been an area of interest for you, now might be the time to apply! The Chula Vista Police Department (CVPD) currently has 15 police officer openings with more expected by December. And if you are a military veteran, we really would like to hear from you! Six police recruit positions are specifically designated for post 9/11 military veterans as CVPD is very interested in recruiting returning military veterans to serve as police officers.
Openings available are for Police Lateral (those who have already completed a CA POST approved academy), and Police Recruit (someone who has no previous experience and needs to attend a CA POST approved Police Academy.)
Minimum requirements for both positions include:
**US citizenship (or obtain within three years of applying);
**Be 21 years of age with a high school diploma (no upper age limit);
**Be physically fit and have vision corrected to 20/40;
**Valid California driver's license; and
**Good moral character.
The Chula Vista Police Department offers exceptional benefits in a rewarding and challenging atmosphere. The state-of-the-art police headquarters provides high tech conference/training rooms, physical fitness training room, computerized report writing stations, and much more.
To apply for the Police Lateral (Peace Officer) position, please visit the City's Human Resources website CLICK HERE and follow the directions for using the on-line application. This is an on-going recruitment with no application deadline.
If you are interested in receiving a Job Interest Card for the Police Recruit position, please CLICK HERE. You will be emailed when the next application process is open.
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 WHAT DO ALL THOSE 1-1 NUMBERS MEAN? 1, 2, 3, 4, what do those numbers stand for? On a daily basis we are bombarded with numbers yet many we have no knowledge of or how they can help us. Here's the lowdown on the "1-1's":
2-1-1 San Diego connects people with community, health and disaster services through a free, 24/7 stigma-free phone service and searchable online database. The 2-1-1 serves the entire population of San Diego County as the only confidential, dialing code service and is offered in over 50 languages. From substance abuse treatment, child or parent care, to food, housing or financial assistance, 2-1-1 can help.
3-1-1 (not 311 the rock band!) is used by some large cities as a service directory and service request site. Although not offered locally, you may find 3-1-1 services available while traveling to such places as Los Angeles, Sacramento and Houston.
4-1-1 is the telephone number for local directory assistance and information.
5-1-1 is the transportation and traffic information telephone hotline. It is offered almost throughout the entire United States.
6-1-1 used by many wireless phone providers as a general customer service access number, is also sometimes used as *611.
7-1-1 (not 7/11 where you get your Slurpees!) is used for the Telecommunications Relay Service to translate from TDD for the deaf to speech, and vice versa. The relay service allows deaf people to converse with the hearing over the phone through an operator.
8-1-1 is underground service alert toll free number. If you are planning to dig on your property, you must call this number so you will know where underground utilities are located. The service is free.
9-1-1 came about in 1968 and became the national emergency number for the United States. Calling this single number provided a caller access to police, fire and ambulance service. The number itself, however, did not become widely known until the 1970s, and many municipalities did not have 9-1-1 service until well into the 1980s. In most areas (approximately 96 percent of the U.S.) enhanced 9-1-1 is available, which automatically gives dispatch the caller's location. |
DID YOU KNOW...
....everyone is invited to visit the newest Community Garden in Chula Vista at the Gracia y Paz Covenant Church (960 Fifth Avenue, Chula Vista, 91911). The Garden includes available land for vegetables, fruits, and native plants, as well as some playground equipment, tables, and benches. So far, community volunteers have planted 16 different fruit trees and installed a drip irrigation system with the help of experts from the Master Gardeners and Master Composters Associations. The Garden is open every day from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. with volunteer events and planning meetings held the second and fourth Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. For more information or to receive an access code for the garden, please EMAIL.
Is your organization or neighborhood association interested in starting a Community Garden as well? CLICK HERE (under Conservation Section) for helpful tips and local resources.
...congratulations are in order for our CLEAN winners who were nominated by the public or City staff and selected by the Resource Conservation Commission: CLEAN Air Award - Robert Coleman, CA Center for Sustainable Energy; CLEAN Water Award - Pauline Martinson, I Love a Clean San Diego; CLEAN Land Award - Chula Vista Garden Club; and CLEAN Employee Award - Lou El-Khazen, Chula Vista City Building Official. These individuals and groups help achieve clear air, water and land within our city!
...the Public Works Department is in the process of converting more than 3,900 street lights along major roadways including Olympic Parkway and Telegraph Canyon Road in  Chula Vista to energy-saving LED technologies. The new fixtures, which have a lifespan greater than 10 years, will help lower the City's electricity use and costs by almost 50 percent. In addition, the LED street lights provide better light quality for public safety. The project, which should be completed by July, was funded through a special federal energy efficiency bond program and took advantage of $450,000 in state incentives. Photo courtesy of Susan Yee.
...Cox Communications is partnering to bring Connect2Compete, a nationwide program that offers low-cost computers and Internet access to families on the national free school lunch program. Families with
K-12 children in the national free school lunch program who do not have Internet service at home, can apply CLICK HERE, or by calling 1-855-222-3252. Eligible families can receive Internet service for $9.95 a month for two years from Cox, a free modem and installation. In San Diego, an estimated 40,000 households in the Cox footprint participate in the national free school lunch program and do not have access to the Internet at home. Cox Communications is proud to be able to offer this opportunity to further the education of local children.
...the Sixth Annual International Friendship Games hosted by the office of Councilmember Rudy Ramirez will be held at Mater Dei Catholic High School, 1615 Mater Dei Drive, on Saturday, June 1, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event promotes friendly competition with student athletes from the United States and Mexico. They will be participating in a variety of sports including soccer, track & field, basketball, softball, baseball, water polo, and cycling. For more information, contact Alejandro Renteria by EMAIL or call (619) 691-7044. |
Cinco de Mayo
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the Chula Vista Center located at 555 Broadway from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 5! All are invited to enjoy the live mariachi and ballet folklorico entertainment, face painting, balloon art, San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park ticket giveaways and more! For more information, please CLICK HERE.
Chula Vista Community Fun Run
Get ready, get set ...go to the 5th Annual Chula Vista Community Fun Run on Saturday, May 11! Runners and walkers are invited to attend the event held at the scenic U.S. Olympic Training Center. This 5k is a family-friendly course that winds through the Olympic Village campus to benefit Chula Vista Recreation programs and services. For more details and registration information, CLICK HERE.
Stop by a Local Pit Stop on Bike to Work Day
On Friday, May 17, residents are encouraged to participate in Bike to Work Day, an annual event to help promote bicycling as a safe and viable transportation option. Participants can visit a "pit stop" on their way to work or school in the morning to refuel with free snacks, beverages, and to pick up a Bike to Work Day t-shirt. Local pit stops include:
United Technologies Aerospace Systems w/ City of Chula Vista - 850 Lagoon Drive
Chula Vista Marina - 550 Marina Parkway
South Bay Bicycles - Third and Davidson
Ocean Bikes - Palomar and Bay Boulevard
Sharp Chula Vista - 751 Medical Center Court
South Bay YMCA - East H and Paseo Ranchero
Performance Bicycles - 3901 Bonita Road
Salt Creek Recreation Center - 2710 Otay Lakes Road
For a list of all pit stops and for more information, CLICK HERE. To learn more about local bicycling resources, check out the Bike Chula Vista map and guide CLICK HERE. A pocket-sized version is also available at local bike stores and at the Farmers Markets City booth at Otay Ranch Town Center (Tuesday) or Third Avenue Village (Thursday).
3rd on Third
Third Avenue Village Association (TAVA) continues their "3rd on Third" event series on Saturday, May 18, at participating businesses within the Third Avenue business district. "3rd on Third" provides a monthly opportunity to showcase restaurants, retail businesses and professional services that provide exclusive discounts and promotions on the third Saturday of each month. For details and a list of participating businesses, please call (619) 422-1982.
Safety Patrol Night at Padres
Get your tickets now to the Padres vs. Washington Nationals game on Saturday, May 18, to help support Chula Vista's Safety Patrol Program. Tickets are only $12 which is a $7 savings off the gate price with seats in the upper pavilion. Game time is 5:40 p.m. and it's free t-shirt give-away night so arrive early! To obtain your specially priced ticket, contact the following School Resource officers: David Martinez via EMAIL, or call (619) 585-5672, or Roy Vicente via EMAIL, or call
(619) 691-5211.
Deadline to purchase the discounted tickets is May 3. Proceeds help pay for Safety Patrol camp, purchase equipment for Safety Patrol, and aid with other Safety Patrol special events. Chula Vista's School Safety Patrol Program has 1,600 student members who help ensure the safety of students at crosswalks.
Far mers Markets
Find fresh field to table fruits and veggies at the Third Avenue Village Certified Farmers Market! A reminder the market is now operating under their Spring/Summer hours. You can enjoy freshly picked produce, flowers, prepared foods and crafts from 3 to 7 p.m. every Thursday at Third Avenue and Center Street.
And the Otay Ranch Town Center's Certified Farmers Market is every Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. located on the Main Street of the Center. Bring the family and have dinner while you browse through the freshest produce and flowers around.
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Contacts
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SERVICES
Environment
CLEAN Business Program:
409-1975
Energy & Water Conservation:
409-3893
Storm Water Hotline: 397-6000
Environmental Services,
Household Hazardous Waste, Recycling and Solid Waste:
691-5122
Community
Graffiti Hotline: 691-5198
Graffiti IN PROGRESS: 911
Park Reservations Online
Library
Civic Branch: 691-5069
South Branch: 585-5755
Otay Ranch Branch: 397-5740
Library Online
Recreation
Administration: 409-5979
Recreation Online
CV Woman's Club: 691-5083
Heritage Center: 421-7032
Loma Verde Center: 691-5082
Loma Verde Pool: 691-5081
Montevalle Center: 691-5269
Norman Park Center: 691-5086
Otay Center: 476-5325
Parkway Center: 691-5083
Parkway Pool: 691-5088
Parkway Gym: 691-5084
Salt Creek Center: 585-5739
Veterans Center: 691-5260
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DEVELOPMENT
Land Development: 691-5024
Building: 691-5272
Planning: 691-5101
Code Enforcement: 691-5280
Redevelopment & Housing:
691-5047
Development Services Online
Economic Development:
409-5870
Small Businesses: 691-5248
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PUBLIC SAFETY
Emergency: 911
Fire
Main Line: 691-5055
Prevention Division: 691-5029
Prevention Online
Police
Report Crime/Dispatch:
691-5151
Report Crime Online
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GOVERNMENT
Mayor & Council: 691-5044
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ADMINISTRATION
City Attorney: 691-5037
City Clerk: 691-5041
City Manager: 691-5031
Communications
Media Relations &
Special Events: 691-5296
Finance
Main Line: 691-5250
Purchasing: 691-5141
Business Licenses Online
Human Resources
Main Line: 691-5096
Job Hotline: 691-5095
Volunteering: 691-5000
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