COLTON COURIER Weekly
May 01, 2025
Vol 153, NO. 20
Colton High Unveils Cutting-Edge Culinary Building, Advancing Career Technical Education Vision
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PHOTO MANNY SANDOVAL CHS students exploring the Culinary Arts Building’s Kitchen on April 22.
By Manny Sandoval
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fter five years of planning and development, Colton High School has officially opened the doors to its 9,059-square-foot Champs Culinary Building — a transformative investment in the Colton Joint Unified School District’s Career Technical Education (CTE) program and student career preparation.
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The culinary facility, built on the site of the school’s former cafeteria, was unveiled during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 22 that welcomed students, dignitaries, and
PHOTO MANNY SANDOVAL Board Member Israel Fuentes expressing how transformative the demonstration room is going to be for students.
parents into the new space. Students enthusiastically toured the facility — appearing both excited and impressed by the professional-grade kitchen, café, and learning areas. Among those who shared remarks were Superintendent Dr. Frank Miranda, members of the Board of Education, Colton Mayor Frank Navarro, Councilman John Echevarria, CHS Culinary Arts Teacher Brandall Buckles, and student Nayleah Ruvalcaba. “This is what it looks like when we invest
in our youth and believe in their potential,” said CJUSD Board Member Israel Fuentes. “What once served as the old cafeteria has now been transformed into a vibrant, hightech space that will help prepare students for careers in the hospitality and culinary industries.” The facility includes a commercial-grade instructional kitchen, demonstration table, walk-in cold storage, lecture and dining area, and a contemporary indoor café. Designed by Ruhnau Clarke Architects and Colton High, cont. next pg.
Greenlane Launches First Commercial EV Charging Site in Colton, Paving Way for Zero-Emission Trucking
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o support public commercial EV charging infrastructure and fleet electrification, Greenlane has opened its inaugural advanced charging site in Colton, California, and secured its first
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commercial fleet customer, Nevoya, the first zero-emissions electric trucking carrier and technology-driven logistics platform in the U.S. The flagship facility, located at the intersection of Interstates 215 and 10, was com-
pleted just eight months after breaking ground, thanks to effective collaboration between public and private sector partners. It features over 40 high-speed chargers and a comfortable amenities lounge to accomGreenlane, cont. next pg.