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Street Name Sign Giveaway
Residents and business owners
interested in owning a retired
Diamond Bar street sign have until
the end of Wednesday, Jan. 15 to
complete an online interest form.
The signs – more than 1,300 of them – are available following
the recent citywide swap out of all signs for new ones that meet the latest federal
standards for visibility and reflectivity.
This giveaway is open only to Diamond Bar residents and business owners; only one
interest form for one sign per address is allowed. If multiple submittals are received
from the same household, only the first will be considered. A random drawing will be
held for signs where demand exceeds availability.
To see a list of available signs and complete the sign interest form, visit
www.diamondbarca.gov/streetsigns. For more information, contact the Public Works
Department at publicworks@diamondbarca.gov or 909-839-7040.
Presentation to Cover Diamond Bar Government
If you would like to learn more about the role and
function of Diamond Bar government, you are
encouraged to sign up to attend the first of eight
community presentations that will be offered as
part of City Government Explained.
The presentation, The Workings of City
Government, takes place at 6 p.m. Wednesday,
Jan. 8 at Diamond Bar City Hall, located at
21810 Copley Drive. In addition to providing an
overview of the role of City government, the
presentation will cover the key functions and areas
of responsibility of every department and contract
service provider.
Anyone who is at least 13 years of age, and lives,
goes to school, or works in Diamond Bar is welcome
to participate. The presentation runs approximately
one hour with time for questions and discussion
at the end. Free snacks and refreshments are
provided, and attendees have a chance to win
one of several door prizes.
Space is limited and advance registration is
required by calling or texting 909-839-7019 or
emailing publicinfo@diamondbarca.gov.
For more information about City Government
Explained, visit www.diamondbarca.gov/community or
call the City’s Community Relations Division at
909-839-7019.
Free City Calendars and Street Sweeping Schedules
Looking for a way to learn more about City
services and amenities, and keep track of important
dates? The 2025 editions of the City’s popular street
sweeping schedule magnet and Calendar and
Services Guide are now available for pickup at:
Diamond Bar City Hall
21810 Copley Drive
Open: 7:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Monday–Thursday, and
7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday
Diamond Bar Center
1600 Grand Avenue
Open: 7:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Monday–Thursday, and
7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday
Diamond Bar Library
21800 Copley Drive
Open: 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. Monday–Thursday, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday
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City of Diamond Bar City of Diamond Bar II 21810 Copley Drive 21810 Copley Drive II (909) 839-7060 (909) 839-7060 II publicworks@diamondbarca.gov publicworks@diamondbarca.gov Sweeping Day
Street Sweeping Schedule
Street sweeping contributes Street sweeping contributes
to cleaner, more attractive to cleaner, more attractive
streets and helps reduce streets and helps reduce
the pollutants that the pollutants that
enter storm drains and enter storm drains and
contaminate waterways contaminate waterways
and harm aquatic life. and harm aquatic life.
Please move vehicles off Please move vehicles off
the streets when street the streets when street
sweepers are in your area sweepers are in your area
– find your street sweeping – find your street sweeping
day and time on your day and time on your
neighborhood signs or visit neighborhood signs or visit
www.diamondbarca.gov/www.diamondbarca.gov/
streetsweeping. streetsweeping.
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H = Holiday H = Holiday (sweeping will be delayed by one day)(sweeping will be delayed by one day)
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Oil Filter Exchange Event
The City is holding a free Oil Filter Exchange Event on Saturday,
Jan. 18 at Autozone located at 303 W. Diamond Bar Blvd.
Residents can stop by any time between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. to recycle up
to two used motor oil filters and receive new ones in exchange. The free
replacement filters can cost up to $15 each, excluding tax. Also at this event,
the City’s Environmental Services staff will be giving away a free used oil
recycling kit to every participant, while supplies last.
For more information, call 909-839-7015 or email greendb@diamondbarca.gov.
Residents with an interest and expertise in the
areas of planning, parks and recreation, or traffic
and transportation are encouraged to apply to be
considered for a seat
on one of the City’s
three commissions.
City commissions
act in an advisory
capacity to the City
Council. The Planning
Commission advises on
planning and land use
matters, the Parks and
Recreation Commission advises on matters pertaining
to recreational facilities and programming, and the
Traffic and Transportation Commission advises on
traffic flow and transportation system matters. There
are five seats on each commission.
Applicants must be at least 18 and be registered to
vote in Diamond Bar. Appointments will be made by
the City Council in February, and commissioners will
begin their two-year terms in March.
The deadline to apply is Friday, Jan. 31. For more
information and to apply, visit
www.diamondbarca.gov/jobs. Questions may be
directed to the City Clerk’s office at 909-839-7014.
Join or Start a Neighborhood or Business Watch
If you are not already a member of your local
Neighborhood or Business watch, consider joining.
Participation is free and voluntary, and your membership will help you:
Stay informed of the latest crime trends.
Learn how to detect and report suspicious activity.
Make your home or business safer and more secure.
Address safety issues affecting your area.
There are approximately 90 neighborhood and business watches
already established in town. For help with starting a new watch or
reviving an existing one, contact Sheriff’s Deputy Aaron Scheller at
ascheller@diamondbarca.gov or 909-348-8334.
Application Period Now Open for City Commissions
Assessor Offers Free Property Recording Notification System
The Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office offers a free,
easy and convenient way for homeowners to keep track
of any recorded activities on their property(ies).
Homeowner Alert Service, also known as e-notification, aims to
protect homeowners from potential real estate fraud by notifying
them by email any time an official document such as a foreclosure,
title transfer, or lien affecting their property is recorded with the
Assessor’s office.
The notification happens within 48 hours, giving the homeowner
time to identify, and take immediate action of, forged or fraudulent
filings they did not initiate.
There is no limit on the number of properties homeowners can enroll
for this service, and properties can include those of an elderly parent
or dependent adult who require looking after.
If a property owner suspects erroneous or fraudulent activity, they
can report it to the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs
online at dcba.lacounty.gov, by phone at 800-593-8222, or by email
at homehelp@dcba.lacounty.gov.
To learn more and sign up for this free service, visit
https://assessor.lacounty.gov/news-information/enotification.
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Registration is now open for the City’s winter and spring recreation season!
Among the newest recreational offerings is a four-week program that
teaches pickleball to youth ages 10-15.
Known as America’s fastest-growing sport, pickleball is a fun, low-impact,
yet challenging game that combines elements of tennis, ping-pong and
badminton.
The new four-week Youth Indoor Pickleball program will be offered April
5-26 and again May 3-24. Games will be played on Saturdays between
8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Mt. Calvary Lutheran School gymnasium, with
players divided into two groups, ages 10-12 and 13-15.
Registration is $75 per Diamond Bar residents, and $80 for non-residents.
Early registration is recommended as spaces are limited. To learn more and
register for the youth indoor pickleball program, visit
www.diamondbarcagov/recregistration.
For help with registration, contact the City’s Parks and Recreation
Department at 909-839-7070 or recreation@diamondbarca.gov.
Youth Pickleball Lessons Now AvailableYouth Pickleball Lessons Now Available
Diamond Bar teens interested in getting involved in the community,
gaining leadership skills, and having a say in local youth programs and
activities are encouraged to join DB4Youth.
Sponsored by the City, DB4Youth is a teen group open to Diamond Bar
students in grades 8-12. The group meets at 6 p.m. the last Tuesday of
every month at the Diamond Bar Center, located at 1600 Grand Avenue.
Mode details about DB4Youth and a link to register to attend the next
meeting is available at by visiting www.diamondbarca.gov/db4youth or
calling 909-839-7070.
Seeks New Members
Holiday Light Removal Reminder
With the holidays behind us, residents
are reminded that exterior holiday lights
must be taken down within 30 days
of installation but no later than mid-
January in keeping with the Diamond Bar
Municipal Code.
Having holiday decorations on display for an
extended period of time can pose a fire hazard
because of their temporary use nature, and
create a visual blight which detracts from the
appearance of the neighborhood.
Starting mid-January, the City’s neighborhood
improvement officers will be checking for
holiday light violations during their routine field
inspections, and issuing courtesy notices to
residents not in compliance.
Questions about the Diamond Bar Municipal
Code can be directed to the City’s
Neighborhood Improvement Division by
calling 909-839-7030 or emailing
neighborhoodimp@diamondbarca.gov.
During the rainy season, most Los Angeles
County fire stations provide free sand and
sandbags to individuals whose homes are
prone to flooding. In Diamond Bar, these
stations are:
Fire Station 119
20480 Pathfinder Road
stocks both sand and sandbags
Fire Station 120
1051 S. Grand Avenue
stocks only sandbags
Fire Station 121
346 Armitos Place
stocks both sand and sandbags
This is a self-serve service so be sure to bring
work gloves and shovels for sandbag filling.
There is a limit of 25 sandbags per household.
Free Sandbags at Fire Stations
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Elected Officials
Mayor ..............................Chia Yu Teng
Mayor Pro Tem ......................Steve Tye
Council Member ..........Andrew Chou
Council Member .....................Stan Liu
Council Member .............Ruth M. Low
City Manager .........................Dan Fox
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7, 21 City Council Meeting starting at 6:30 p.m.
14, 28 Planning Commission Meeting
starting at 6:30 p.m.
9 Traffic and Transportation Commission Meeting
starting at 6:30 p.m.
23 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
starting at 6:30 p.m.
2-4, 6-10, 13-17, Street Sweeping
21-25, 27-31
City Services: 839-7000
City Council 839-7000
Building & Safety 839-7020
Business Licenses 839-7030
City Clerk’s Office 839-7014
City Manager’s Office 839-7000
Community Development 839-7030
Facility Reservations 839-7065
Finance 839-7050
Human Resources 839-7018
Neighborhood Improvement 839-7030
Planning 839-7030
Public Works/Engineering 839-7040
Public Works/Maintenance 839-7060
Recreation 839-7070
Senior Services 839-7068
Transit Information 839-7045
Public Safety:
Fire (LA County)* 629-9671
Police (LA Co. Sheriff)* 595-2264
24-Hour Hotlines:
Building Inspection 839-7027
Employment Opportunities 348-8300
Field/Weather 348-8310
Graffiti Removal 800-794-7384
*For emergencies, call 9-1-1
Find it Fast Phone Directory
Unless otherwise specified, all telephone
numbers listed below are in area code 909.
JANUARY CITY MEETINGS & EVENTS
For meeting locations and times, visit www.diamondbarca.gov/calendar.
CALENDAR
BINGO BRINGS SMILES …
Daisy Huang, a
24-year Diamond Bar
resident, couldn’t hide her
excitement after scoring a
$100 prize during the weekly
bingo program hosted by the
Diamond Bar Senior Citizens Club.
In this round, players had to complete
a square pattern on their bingo card.
Despite her petite size, Huang’s voice rang out with a triumphant “BINGO”
from across the room as soon as the final number was called. The weekly
program is offered every Monday and Friday at the Diamond Bar Center
and is open to adults 18 and older. With 10 rounds each session, there are
plenty of chances to win, make new connections, and experience the thrill
of shouting “BINGO!” For more information call 909-839-7068.
SNAPSHOTS SNAPSHOTS AROUND TOWNAROUND TOWN
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