COLTON COURIER Weekly
April 03, 2025
Vol 153, NO. 16
26 Colton Police Department Personnel Honored at 2024 Awards Ceremony
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Free Symphony Tickets Now Available to San Bernardino Library Card Holders Pg. 4 PHOTO COLTON PD Award recipients from the Colton Police Department’s 2024 Awards Ceremony pose for a group photo on March 20, 2025 at the First Assembly of God Church.
By Manny Sandoval
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he Colton Police Department recognized 26 members of its team during the 2024 Awards Ceremony held March 20, 2025 at the First Assembly of God Church.
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The department celebrated a range of accomplishments including acts of lifesav-
ing, meritorious service, and dedication to duty across several divisions. Chief of Police Anthony Vega, who recognized each honoree during the ceremony, commended their dedication and performance. Awards presented included Professional Staff Member of the Year, Dispatcher of the Year, Officer of the Year, and Volunteer of the Year. Two individuals were also hon-
ored with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Awards for their work in DUI enforcement. Additional recognitions included Chief’s Commendations, Meritorious Awards, two life-saving event honors, and a Unit Citation presented to a patrol team for exceptional teamwork.
SBVC Bids Farewell to Liberal Arts Building After 55 Years, Birthplace of Dreamers Resource Center
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IECF Awards $40K to Support Housing, Education, and Domestic Violence Services for Inland Empire Women Pg. 8
PHOTO MANNY SANDOVAL San Bernardino Valley College President Dr. Gilbert Contreras speaks at the podium about the psychology of space.
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By Manny Sandoval
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an Bernardino Valley College commemorated 55 years of its iconic Liberal Arts Building on March 26 with a celebration that honored the past, embraced the future, and centered the
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PHOTO MANNY SANDOVAL An attendee writes a farewell message on the wall of San Bernardino Valley College’s historic Liberal Arts Building.
building’s lasting role as a symbol of learning, community, and equity. Built in 1970, the Liberal Arts Building has served as an academic anchor on campus for more than half a century. It will be demolished in August 2025 to make way
for a new facility, with classes continuing in the existing structure through the end of the Spring 2025 semester. The ceremony featured a first-of-its-kind SBVC, cont. next pg.