Pictures of the Inland Empire (Santa Rosa, La Quinta: 2009, home, transfer)

[loveCali]

Wow, what a spectacular view!

I like Rancho Cucamonga very much, and Victoria Gardens too. Amazing pictures.

[kinkytoes]

Originally Posted by Mr. America

stupid idiots...starting fight over skin color...
but hey whatcya gonna do...two of the most agressive races in the world....

don't get it wrong, I don't hate on 'em.
I mean..I love hip hop/rap and have idols in this music that are black...

I was quite enjoying this thread until I read this post. Why is it that I never see a black person post something like this even when an idiot in the clan shoots someone? etc. etc. etc. Stop generalizing and get a life.

[CalGal953]

Originally Posted by loveCali

Wow, what a spectacular view!

I like Rancho Cucamonga very much, and Victoria Gardens too. Amazing pictures.

A big thank-you from this native Rancho Cucamongan!

[chuck22b]

Hi Guys, I went out and took some more pictures since it's so gorgeous outside. Here are some pictures of Eastern San Gabriel (Diamond Bar, Walnut), Pomona Valley, Chino Valley, Corona, and Ontario:

Diamond Bar Center:




Diamond Bar


Diamond Bar Looking West - You can See City of Industry and Downtown LA in the far distance (lower left behind hills).


Diamond Ranch High School in Diamond Bar:


Diamond Ranch HS looking up into the Pomona Valley (what a view for the students!):


Pomona Valley (Pomona, Upland, Montclair, Clairemont in the background):


The 60 Freeway East Toward Ontario:


Ontario Business District Pictures:


Want to have a business lunch outside? In December.... sure ... another perk of Southern California


Reflection Pools:




The New Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario:




Corona Looking North East:


Corona Looking North toward the Prado Dam and Prado Wetlands:


The Prado Wetlands:


Looking at Chino Hills From Diamond Bar:


Chino Hills - Butterfield Ranch:


Chino Hills Looking Down toward Chino:


The Chino Valley:



Well, that's it for now... can't really beat December in Southern California. Happy New Years!

The Whole Set at Flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/2833404...7611912163091/

-chuck22b

[NewportBorn]

Air Quality looks pretty good, Is it like that daily?

[loveCali]

Originally Posted by CalGal953

A big thank-you from this native Rancho Cucamongan!

My pleasure. This is the pure truth.

[chuck22b]

Originally Posted by NewportBorn

Air Quality looks pretty good, Is it like that daily?

I think it's seasonal and it also depends on the winds. Winter and Spring are, IMO, the best time in the Inland Empire. This is when every so often rains clears the skies and dumps some snow on the mountains. The air is crisp and you can see for miles. During the Spring, the mountains are lush, and everything is growing. It's a pretty awesome site... maybe I'll chronicle it when that time comes.

During the Summer and early Fall it gets fairly hot out here and the air gets a bit more stagnant/dry or kicked up by the Santa Anas. The Summers are great swimming pool or a drive to the beach weather.

Very generally speaking, Southern Californians go up to the mountains during the winter to Ski, and go to the Beaches during the Summers to surf.

-chuck22b

[NewportBorn]

Originally Posted by chuck22b

Very generally speaking, Southern Californians go up to the mountains during the winter to Ski, and go to the Beaches during the Summers to surf.

-chuck22b

Yeah, I used to do that when I lived there.

However, I have only been to the IE one time,
if the air was like that year round I would be there in a heartbeat.

Oh and are those Prado Wetlands protected?

I sure hope so, they are beautiful

[chuck22b]

Originally Posted by NewportBorn

Yeah, I used to do that when I lived there.

However, I have only been to the IE one time,
if the air was like that year round I would be there in a heartbeat.

Oh and are those Prado Wetlands protected?

I sure hope so, they are beautiful

During the Winter and Spring, the air quality is generally good. During the Summer and early Fall is when the wind kicks up dirt, or when the air is more stagnant and smog settles into the San Bernardino and other Inland basins.

The Prado Wetlands is a pretty awesome sight, and I see it pretty much everyday on my commute to work It's a man made protected area for both water management/filtration and wildlife preservation managed by the Orange County Water District (a result of the Prado Dam that prevents the OC from being flooded). Visitors have to make an appointment to get in.

Prado Wetlands

I'm hoping that it'll stay that way indefinitely (no development! - there's a flood inundation line that should prevent hapless development)... since it really adds to the natural beauty of hills, mountains, and wetlands in the region.

-chuck22b

[IloveOC]

Does anyone have pictures of La Quinta or the area around it? I was doing some research on that area and it looks like a beautiful area from what I found on a google search. I am wondering if everything is still so green in the dry hot part of summer? I imagine they keep the golf courses very green. I have been away from Southern California for many many years and don't know the status of watering or watering bans.

Thanks.