Why Chino
Chino is a suburban community situated at the western edge of the Inland Empire in San Bernardino County, California. Located near the borders of Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside counties, the city sits roughly 35 miles east of Los Angeles and 33 miles from San Bernardino. Encompassing nearly 30 square miles, Chino balances its agricultural background with middle-class residential neighborhoods and industrial areas. It is easily reachable via the Chino Valley Freeway (State Route 71) and the Pomona Freeway (State Route 60).
Indigenous Tongva people originally inhabited the area at a settlement named Wapijangna, and the territory later became the Mexican land grant Rancho Santa Ana del Chino. The rancho was the site of the Battle of Chino during the Mexican–American War and later served as a popular stop for prospectors during the California Gold Rush. Benefiting from alluvial topsoil up to four feet deep, Chino developed into a thriving agricultural community from the late 1890s through the mid-20th century, growing sweet corn, sugar beets, peaches, walnuts, and tomatoes. From the 1950s through the 1980s, dairy farming expanded rapidly, making the city a leading center for national milk production.
Because of its rural scenery, Chino frequently served as a shooting location for Hollywood films and television programs recreating Midwestern settings, such as Bus Riley's Back in Town, The Stripper, and Twelve O'Clock High. While the city has transitioned into a modern suburb, remnants of its pastoral past remain, with farm animals like goats and chickens still kept locally. Notable local attractions include Chino Airport, which houses both the Planes of Fame and the Yanks Air Museum. Additionally, Ruben S. Ayala Park offers facilities for numerous youth athletic programs, including baseball, soccer, softball, track and field, cheer, and football.
Chino features a hot-summer Mediterranean climate marked by long, warm summers with mild mornings, as well as short, wet winters with chilly morning temperatures typically in the 40s. Rainfall in the region peaks during the month of February. Local public transit operates through the Chino Transit Center at 6th and Chino Avenue, where Omnitrans bus routes connect travelers to the Montclair Transit Center for transfers to Metrolink trains heading into downtown Los Angeles.
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