COLTON COURIER Weekly
October 02, 2025
Vol 153, NO. 42
20 Years of Hope: Colton/Grand Terrace Relay for Life Honors Survivors, Caregivers, and Lost Loved Ones
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PHOTO DENISE BERVER Senator Eloise Gomez Reyes, a Colton native, leads the way during the survivors and caregivers lap at the relay.
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Throughout the year, volunteers from 45 registered teams organized fundraising activities that culminated in the daylong Relay. Team members walked the track to honor survivors, caregivers, and those who lost their lives to cancer. Proceeds from each event support research, advocacy and patient services.
he American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life marked its 20th year in the Colton and Grand Terrace community on Sept. 27 at Colton High School’s football stadium. First introduced by the American Cancer Society 40 years ago, the annual fundraising walk has raised nearly $7 billion worldwide, with events spanning across 35 coun-
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The traditional opening lap, dedicated to
survivors of all ages, celebrated resilience and strength. Attendees lined the track, cheering as survivors—including District 29 Sen. Eloise Gómez Reyes—waved to the supportive crowd. “I also relay for my mom Priscilla Coyazo, my dad Blas Coyazo and my brother Rico Coyazo who all had cancer as well and passed away,” survivor Christina Coyazo Relay for Life, cont. next pg.
‘Be Proud of Who You Are’: Rialto’s Viva La Fiesta Honors Latino Heritage and Resilience
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PHOTO MANNY SANDOVAL The Estrellas Brillantes Ballet Folklórico group performs on the City Stage at Viva La Fiesta as cheering parents and community members fill the audience with excitement.
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Be proud of who you are and take the time to learn about your culture.”
With those words, Rialto Mayor Joe Baca Sr. energized a crowd of more than 600 at Jerry Eaves Park during the fourth annual Viva La Fiesta, held Saturday,
PHOTO MANNY SANDOVAL Inland Empire Community News Publisher Emeritus Gloria Macias Harrison speaks during a featured conversation at Viva La Fiesta in Rialto on Sept. 27, 2025.
Sept. 27, to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Hosted in partnership by the City of Rialto and Rialto Unified School District, the event blended cultural performances, food, education, and reflection. Baca, who shared that Spanish was his primary language growing up, reflected
on how far the community has come, noting that when he was younger, “we didn’t celebrate these events.” He added that as demographics have changed, “we have to continue to support our community.” The evening celebration featured two stages—one run by RUSD with performances from student groups, and the other Hispanic Heritage, cont. next pg.