🏙️ Vibe Check: The Heart of Eastvale is Taking Shape Good morning, Eastvale! Grab your coffee and take a deep breath of that crisp January air. Today feels like a "turning point" for our city. While many of us moved here for the quiet suburban streets and great schools, there has always been a conversation about when we’d finally have a central hub to meet, eat, and feel the pulse of the community. Tonight, that conversation moves from "maybe" to "milestone."
🗳️ The Big Story: High Stakes at City Hall Tonight at 6:30 PM, all eyes are on City Hall. The City Council is set to vote on the final approval for Phase 2 of "Eastvale Square" (the Leal Master Plan).
The Vision: This isn't just retail. The revised "Central Plaza" plan features a permanent outdoor stage for concerts and a massive 15,000-square-foot indoor-outdoor food hall. Think of the modern packing houses in larger cities, but right in our backyard.
The Friction: The main hurdle remains parking density. While residents fear a "parking nightmare" on local streets, business owners are eager for a "yes" vote to lock in leases and kickstart our local economy.
Why it matters: This project is the cornerstone of Eastvale’s transition from a "bedroom community" to a "destination city."
🏗️ Construction Milestone: The Library Rises If you’ve driven past Hamner and Limonite lately, you’ve seen the skyline changing. The Eastvale Civic Center and Library has reached a major milestone: the steel framing is officially visible.
The Specs: This massive 29,000-square-foot facility is designed as a high-tech hub for students and remote workers.
The Timeline: Despite the soaking rains earlier this month, construction remains on track for a 2027–2028 completion. 🚗 Traffic Alert: Hamner Bridge Inspection Following last week’s heavy storms, the RCTC is conducting a safety inspection of the Hamner Avenue Bridge.
When: Today, Jan 14 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Impact: Expect intermittent lane closures.
Pro-Tip: Save yourself the headache—take Archibald Ave if you’re heading south toward Norco. 🗓️ Local Flavors & Community Fun
🏮 Lunar New Year: Mark your calendars for Feb 21–22. The 2026 Eastvale Lantern Festival (Year of the Horse) is moving to a larger footprint on Scholar Way to accommodate the 20,000+ neighbors expected to attend.
⚾ Last Call for Little League: Player evaluations are this Saturday (Jan 17) at Harada Heritage Park. The draft follows the week of Jan 26—don't let your slugger miss the spring season!
🌬️ Wind Watch: We’re expecting 25 mph gusts tonight. Secure your trash bins before you head out.
💬 Community Perspective As we look toward the potential of a new food hall and central plaza, we want to hear from you. The parking debate is real, but the prospect of a walkable downtown is a game-changer. What is the one thing missing from Eastvale’s food scene that you hope to see in the new food hall? Reply to this email and let us know! We’ll feature the best answers in next week’s edition.
Stay connected, The Eastvale Vibe Team
