COLTON COURIER Weekly
July 17, 2025
Vol 153, NO. 31
Colton Lights Up the Sky for 138th Birthday Celebration
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PHOTO NOAH LIMON Fireworks lighting up the sky from the Colton High School Stadium.
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housands of residents gathered at Colton High School Stadium on Saturday, July 12, to celebrate the city’s 138th birthday with music, food, and a grand fireworks finale that lit up the summer sky. Families filled the stadium with picnic
PHOTO NOAH LIMON Colton Councilmen John Echevarria and Dr. G and Assemblymember Robert Garcia with the Colton High School Girls All-Stars at the birthday celebration.
blankets and lawn chairs, enjoying bounce houses, vendor booths, and live performances throughout the day. Children giggled as they chased bubbles and danced to music, while local food vendors served everything from tacos to kettle corn. Councilmen John Echevarria and Dr. G and Assemblymember Robert Garcia were among those in attendance, showing support for the longtime community tradition.
As night fell, families and children oohed and awed as a spectacular fireworks display launched high above the stadium, ending the evening with bursts of color and thunderous applause. The event, hosted by the City of Colton, remains a cornerstone of local pride— bringing neighbors together and honoring the city’s rich history.
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PHOTO ARRINGTON New owner of FOX Sports 1270 AM, Brian Arrington, behind the mic and audio board as he is live during the Coachella Valley Sports Report.
By Manny Sandoval
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ontana resident Brian Arrington has officially purchased and relaunched FOX Sports 1270 AM/Palm Springs, giving the station new life with a strong emphasis on high school sports coverage, grassroots programming, and nationwide accessibility via the iHeart Radio app.
PHOTO ARRINGTON From left: Brian Arrington, Brandi Arrington, Briana Arrington, and Brandon Arrington all play a vital role in the operations of FOX Sports 1270 AM.
Arrington took over the station on January 1, 2025, and soft-launched programming in April with the help of his family, who now work alongside him to operate the station. “This is already a family-owned and operated effort,” said Arrington. “If I’m going to bring people in, I myself need to know how to do everything. So right now I'm doing everything from running com-
mercials, running the board, and even fixing toilets.” His wife, Brandi Arrington, who works in the nursing field, helps manage operations and serves as a trusted advisor. Their daughter, Briana Arrington, offered crucial insight that helped shape the station’s digital pivot. FOX Sports cont. next pg.