Some cities have histories that unfold slowly and then seem to flourish overnight-- Chino Hills, California is one of them. Chino Hills, California, located in the San Bernardino County, is well known for its high quality of life and beautiful rural atmosphere. The community, with its growing population of 77,969, boasts 3,000 acres of publicly-owned open space, 37 parks, and 38 miles of trails.  For many years the only residents that Chino Hills knew were a few ranchers and homesteaders.  A handful of property owners enjoyed and appreciated the beauty of the hills.  For many decades the majority of the residents that occupied Chino Hills were red tail hawks, mule ear deer, ground squirrels, mountain lions, cottontail rabbits, and coyotes.That all changed around the turn of the 20th Cen... 07/30/2007

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Chino Hills, CaliforniaSee the Slide Show of Chino Hills by AndibandiChino Hills, California is an upscale newer community in San Bernardino County built over hills and valleys on the borders of Orange and Los Angeles Counties. Schools scores are high, crime is low and the commute is better than most cities in the area because of its prime location. The approximate population is 77,000. In 2002, residents passed a $150 million bond to build and renovate schools. History:Massive growth in Orange and Los Angeles Counties drove many of the dairy farms over the hills to the Chino area. In 1969 the 60 freeway was extended bringing suburbia to this part of the county as well. Chino Hills doubled its residential units in the 1960s from about 700 to about 1400. In the 1970s, the building boon b... 01/05/2007