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. 

Join us for the next Coffee with a Cop event!

February 14 | 7:30-9:30 a.m.

Margin Cafe

1123 Grand Avenue,  Diamond Bar, CA 91765

For more events, visit https://www.diamondbarca.gov/865/Coffee-with-a-Cop

Building Inspection Activity

A total of 291 building inspections were performed in January 2023, which is 40% increase over the inspections performed in January of the prior year (207).

January 2023 Code Enforcement Activity

-New Cases Opened:                   161          

-Inspections Performed:               359

-Notices Issued:                           207

-Citations Written:                          27

-Total Fines & Penalties:        $12,100

-Cases Closed:                              87

Signs Pulled from ROW:             159

 Unpermitted Construction

-Stop Work Orders:                          9

-Permit Fees to Legalize:       $35,931

February 14, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings to consider the following projects:

New 10,885 square-foot custom home at 2626 Wagon Train Lane

890 square-foot, two-story addition to a single-story home at 20849 East Cliffside Lane

View meeting participation information at www.diamondbarca.gov/agendas

New Businesses: February 1-7, 2023

Myoung Yee Mandu
20627 Golden Springs Drive, Suite 2A
Restaurant ownership and name change

Parks and Recreation Department

Get Ready to go Around the World with Kinder Skills

Youth participants are getting ready to explore the marvels across the globe while learning kindergarten readiness skills such as using a pencil, learning letters, counting numbers, and recognizing colors and shapes. The upcoming session is set to start on Monday, February 27 and conclude on Friday, March 31. This stimulating program is designed for three-, four-, and five-year-old children to socially and academically succeed in kindergarten.  For additional information about the program or registration please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at www.diamondbarca.gov/recregister or call (909) 839-7070.

Let your Superstar Shine!

Choose from three classes specializing in enhancing your child’s unique talents! Hollywood Superstars will introduce students to the world of acting and singing. Learn cool hip hop moves and dance styles in Hip Hop Kids or explore instruments like piano, guitar and drums in Rockstar Kids!  Next session start February 19.Click here to register online.

Everyone in the Pool!

Raptor Sports offers a variety of water sports training courses taking place at Diamond Bar High School. Classes include water polo instruction, Splashball , an introduction to the sport for students age 5-10 years old and Water Polo Academy, geared for beginners age 9-14. Swim Academy is targeted for advanced beginners looking to improve basic swim strokes to build techniques and endurance (participants must be able to swim 25 yards to enroll). Click here to register online.

Celebrating Chinese New Year

Over 400 guests were in attendance on Thursday, February 2 for the Evergreen Senior Club’s Chinese New Year Celebration at the Diamond Bar Center. The event was filled with entertainment, including showcasing the talents of its members through song, dance and a special Dragon Dance performance to celebrate the coming year. For more information about the City's senior programs, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (909) 839-7068.

Free Smartphone Training

Need help using your smartphone? Look no further and sign up for a free 2-hour hands-on training sponsored by the California Telephone Access Program. Next class takes place on February 14. Participants will receive a full-color manual of all the materials covered. Register by calling the Diamond Bar Center at (909) 839-7070 or register online by clicking here.

Diamond Bar Center is Available for Private Rentals - Weddings, Meetings, and Corporate Events

Reservations may be made by Diamond Bar Residents up to 24 months in advance. Non-residents may book up to 20 months in advance. 

Did you know? 

-You can tour the facility from the comfort of home. Visit https://www.diamondbarca.gov/834/Virtual-Tour for beautifully clear shots of the venue, inside and out. 

-Make an appointment to tour the venue in person. Visit www.DiamondBarCenter.com and select “Request a Facility Tour” to make an appointment. In-Person tours are by appointment only. 

For more information, please call the Diamond Bar Center at (909) 839-7065 or email [email protected].  

Upcoming Meetings 

-Planning Commission | February 14

-City Council Meeting | February 21

Meeting participation is available in person and online. Participation details are available on the first page of every meeting agenda. Learn more and view archived City meetings at www.diamondbarca.gov/agendas.