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By Denise Berver
The 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-
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.
The traditional opening lap, dedicated to
By Manny Sandoval
“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,
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
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
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.
Relay for Life, cont. next pg.
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Senator Eloise Gomez Reyes, a Colton native, leads the way during the survivors and caregivers lap at the relay.
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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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Inland Empire Community News Publisher Emeritus Gloria Macias Harrison speaks during a featured conversation at Viva La Fiesta in Rialto on Sept. 27, 2025.
Relay for Life (cont.)
- said. “They are my reason to Relay and to keep fighting to find a cure.”
The caregiver lap followed, recognizing those who dedicate time, resources and compassion to supporting loved ones through cancer. Aztec dance group Makuill Ollin Ocelotl performed traditional dances and blessed Minnie’s Kids Camp to open the children’s activity area.
San Bernardino County Supervisor Joe Baca Sr. contributed a $1,000 donation to support the fundraising effort. Music, themed laps, games and performances kept participants energized throughout the day as they shared memories of loved ones and offered encouragement to others facing the disease.
“Make a pledge for 365 days a year to fight cancer,” Ruiz said. “Get screenings, eat healthy, be physically active—do everything you can to fight back against cancer.”
The Relay concluded with the emotional Luminaria ceremony. As stadium lights dimmed, the track glowed with bags bearing the names of those lost to the disease. The moment, filled with reflection and tears, also shone as a symbol of hope that a cure will one day be found.
For more information, visit @coltongrandterracerelayforlife or @americancancersociety.
At the Fight Back booth, sisters Melissa Ramirez Estrada and Michelle Ruiz provided education on cancer prevention, screenings and healthy lifestyles. Ruiz invited participants to take on physical challenges for prizes while encouraging them to commit to prevention.
Hispanic Heritage (cont.)
- highlighting cultural talent from across the community, including local dance teams and musical acts.
“This is the third year we’ve partnered with the city, and it’s a collaboration that highlights the richness of the Hispanic community,” said Joseph Williams, Senior Director of Community Partnerships at RUSD. “We had two great guest speakers—Publisher Emeritus Gloria Macias Harrison of Inland Empire Community News and Dr. Enrique G. Murillo Jr., a CSUSB Chicano Studies professor—who spoke about the diaspora and the range of experiences Hispanics and Latinos have lived through in America and across the globe.”
Williams said the speakers’ personal accounts—like being punished for speaking Spanish in school—gave the event more depth and meaning. “Sometimes we celebrate, but we don’t teach why we’re celebrating,” he said. “Today gave us the opportunity to do that and put it in context.”
Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca Jr., who also grew up in Rialto, called the event “tremen-
dous” and “personal.” He said it was powerful to see families come out and celebrate one another and their culture, especially during trying times.
The event ran from 5 to 9 p.m., and by 6 p.m., the parking lot at Jerry Eaves Park was completely full. Attendees enjoyed free activities including arts and crafts, piñatas, jumpers, and lotería, along with access to cultural resources such as the Mexican Consulate, which provided community members with immigration and support services.
“We try to offer a little bit of everything,” said Cynthia Alvarado-Crawford, Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Rialto. “Whether it’s Mexican, Salvadorian, or Guatemalan food, performances from community groups or students—this event is for everyone. It’s about creating a space where our community feels proud and represented.”
As the sun set and families gathered around both stages, Viva La Fiesta became more than just a festival. It was a living classroom, a cultural showcase, and a celebration of the resilience and vibrancy of the Latino community.
BBOP Center Helps XXX DCD Founder Expand Global Fashion Brand After Success at HARD Summer
By Manny Sandoval
What began as a passion project built from a laptop has transformed into a global fashion and media platform rooted in identity, community, and creative risktaking. For Daniel Campos, founder of XXX DCD, the Black and Brown Opportunities for Profit (BBOP) Center in San Bernardino has become a vital support system as he scales his brand.
“I’ve only been at the BBOP Center for two and a half months, but the support has been amazing,” said Campos, who drives in from Ontario. “The staff are involved in what you’re building. They check in, follow up, and help you grow, no matter what stage of business you’re at.”
XXX DCD is a hybrid brand that merges streetwear with digital content and communitybuilding. It offers apparel, produces media, and hosts in-person events aimed at uplifting and connecting people through storytelling and bold design.
Campos, a first-generation Mexican American and Cal State San Bernardino graduate, credits his international experiences—living in London and Brazil—as major influences on his creative process.
“Traveling opened my mind and helped shape my brand identity,” he said. “I’d walk around cities abroad and take notes—on typography, colors, language. I’d photograph street signs and market stalls, then bring that inspiration back to the Inland Empire and translate it into design ideas.”
That blend of global perspective and local connection came full circle this summer, when Campos hosted a vendor booth at HARD Summer, one of Southern California’s largest electronic music festivals. It marked a major moment for the brand.
“We did very well at HARD Summer,” he said. “It was one of our strongest events. The merch really connected with the crowd—especially pieces tied to electronic music culture. That success showed me we’re resonating with people in real life, not just online.”
At the BBOP Center, Campos has found community, mentorship, and momentum. Located at 599 N. Arrowhead Avenue, the 10,000-square-
foot economic hub includes 14 private offices, shared workspaces, a childcare center, and modern technology. A project of the Time for Change Foundation, the center was created to eliminate systemic racial and gender barriers by helping women of color—and aligned entrepreneurs—build, grow, and scale profitable businesses.
Campos first learned about the BBOP Center through an entrepreneurship course tied to the City of Ontario. One of the first people he connected with was Leslie Galvan, Communications Coordinator for the BBOP Center.
“Leslie has helped me understand the current landscape of social media strategy,” Campos said. “She’s given me real feedback on how to reach my ideal customer—how to create content that gets someone from scrolling to showing up or making a purchase.”
One of XXX DCD’s best-selling pieces features the phrase “No More Afters After the Afters,” a satirical take on growing out of all-night party culture. Campos said it represents the brand’s core identity: bold, relatable, and emotionally grounded.
“It’s satire, but it hits a nerve,” he said. “That’s the brand—storytelling that people can wear. Simplicity and truth, wrapped in quality design.”
Campos regularly holds brainstorming sessions at the BBOP Center, where he sketches graphics, tests taglines, and draws on community feedback.
“The pieces that perform best are the ones I connect with emotionally,” he said. “When you create from experience, you market with confidence—and people feel that.”
The journey hasn’t been without setbacks. Campos has spent more than a decade learning the apparel industry through trial and error— studying how fabrics shrink, why graphics fade, and how to balance costs with quality.
“You’re going to burn money learning,” he said. “That’s just part of the process. But the faster you apply those lessons, the faster you grow.”
Campos also noted how platforms like TikTok and Instagram have democratized access to information that once took him years to gather. Full story at IECN.com.
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Daniel Campos manages his XXX DCD website from the co-working space at the BBOP Center in San Bernardino on Sept. 25; while wearing one of his designs.
Op-Eds
SB 627 Is a Victory for Transparency and Community Safety
By Javier Hernandez, Executive Director, Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice
California refuses to be terrorized by the Trump regime’s secret police. With the signing of Senate Bill 627, California takes a historic step to end the fear tactics that federal agents and their private contractors have used to intimidate immigrants and families across our state. This law is not just a policy win; it is a victory for transparency, dignity, and the fundamental right to live without fear.
For too long, federal agents have hidden in the shadows, covering their faces and using unmarked uniforms to avoid accountability. These tactics are not about safety. They are about control, intimidation, and dehumanization. Let’s name it clearly, the Trump administration weaponized these tactics, unleashing masked agents and private contractors to target immigrant neighborhoods, creating chaos instead of security.
Here in the Inland Empire, we have felt the impact firsthand. In Ontario, federal agents chased a landscaper into a medical clinic, terrifying staff in a place meant for healing (KTLA report).
In San Bernardino, agents opened fire on a vehicle carrying U.S. Citizens, turning a family’s ordinary day into a nightmare (KTLA report). These are not accidents or “bad apples.” They are the predictable outcome of a system that allows armed agents to operate without faces, without names, and without consequences.
SB 627 confronts this abuse directly. By requiring federal law enforcement and their contractors to identify themselves, California is closing the door on faceless enforcement. No more masks. No more unmarked uniforms. No more confusion about who is wielding the power of the state. This transparency is not symbolic, it is life-saving. It forces those carrying weapons and badges to recognize that they are accountable to the people, not above them.
And yet, some representatives who claim to support immigrants failed this test of courage. Democrat Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez voted against SB 627, she joined Republicans like Leticia Castillo & Natasha Johnson in siding with Trump-style tactics that treat immigrant neighborhoods like war zones. Assemblymember James Ramos refused to take a stand, abstaining instead of engaging with the immigrant communities who demanded his support. These choices are not neutral. They are betrayals. To oppose transparency is to side with secrecy, fear, and violence.
We cannot normalize federal agents chasing workers into clinics. We cannot normalize children being shot at in family vehicles. We cannot normalize masked men
with unchecked power in our communities.
SB 627 is a victory, but it is also a call to remain vigilant. This fight is not over. Transparency is the foundation of public safety, but we must continue to demand accountability and justice at every level.
The Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice stands firmly with our communities, and we call on every Californian to do the same. Stand with immigrants. Stand with justice. Stand with us as we fight for dignity, safety, and the right to live free from fear. Together, we will not allow Trump’s secret police tactics to take root in our state.
Rialto Police Investigate Swatting Incidents at Carter and Rialto High Schools; No Threat Found
By Manny Sandoval
Three high schools in the Rialto Unified School District were impacted by campus safety alerts over two consecutive days following reports of armed individuals that were ultimately determined to be false. Authorities now suspect the incidents were part of a swatting hoax, intended to provoke largescale emergency responses.
On Sept. 29, Rialto High School was placed on lockdown after school administrators received a tip about a possible threat on campus.
“Rialto High School administration received a tip that there could be a possible safety concern on campus,” said Rialto Unified School District spokesperson Syeda Jafri. “The principal, out of caution, put the school on lockdown and informed families through a broadcast, while police conducted their search.”
Although Rialto High School is part of Rialto Unified, the campus is located within San Bernardino city limits and therefore falls under the jurisdiction of the San Bernardino Police Department, which conducted the law enforcement response.
Jafri stated that after confirming with San Bernardino Police Public Information Officer Lt. Chris Gray, the district could report that “during the lockdown, students and staff remained safe, there were no active shooters, no shots were fired, and no weapons were found on campus.”
One person of interest was detained. On Sept. 30, Lt. Gray confirmed with Inland Empire Community News that “the person of interest was released yesterday.”
Then, on the morning of Sept. 30, Carter High School was placed on lockdown at approximately 10:20 a.m. after the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Communications Center received a report of an armed individual on campus. The call was transferred to the Rialto Police Department, which coordinated the response.
According to a statement released by Rialto Police, the School Resource Officer assigned to Carter High immediately placed the campus on lockdown while officers, supported
by surrounding law enforcement agencies, conducted a systematic search.
“After a thorough sweep of the campus, no armed individual was located and the lockdown was lifted,” the statement said.
Due to its proximity to Carter High, Eisenhower High School was placed on a precautionary shelterin-place order. That order was lifted at 11:50 a.m. by Principal Kristal Henriquez Pulido, according to the district.
“These incidents follow a similar call yesterday regarding an alleged armed subject at Rialto High School,” the police statement continued. “That report was also determined to be unfounded.”
Investigators believe both reports were deliberate hoaxes.
“At this time, investigators believe these incidents to be acts of ‘swatting,’ in which false emergency calls are made to provoke a large law enforcement response,” stated Rialto Police. “While no credible threat has been identified to our community, the Rialto Police Department treats all such calls with the highest level of seriousness to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and residents.”
Jafri thanked the community for its cooperation and patience.
“All protocols must be followed by us, through law enforcement, before official communication can be shared by the district,” she said. “We want to thank our families and staff for their patience, understanding, and trust, while San Bernardino PD, in coordination with our RUSD Safety Team, conducted their investigation. The safety of our students will always remain our top priority.”
Filing a false police emergency report is a crime under California law, and authorities say those responsible will be held accountable.
Anyone with information related to these incidents is urged to contact the Rialto Police Department at (909) 820-2550 or anonymously through WeTip at (800) 782-7463.
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registered owner A new f ctitious business name statement must be f led before the exp ration The f ling of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictit ous business name n violation of the rights of another under federal state or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq Business and Professions Code) Published 9/18 9/25 10/2 10/9/25 Published in Colton Courier C-602 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250008361 Statement f led with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 09/08/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WALMART #1588, WALMART PHARMACY #10-1588, WALMART VISION CENTER #30-1588 WALMART FUEL
ness as: WALMART #1914 WALMART PHARMACY #10-1914 WALMART VISION CENTER #30-1914 4210 HIGHLAND AVE HIGHLAND, CA 92346 County of Pr ncipal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business ma ing address: 4210 HIGHLAND AVE HIGHLAND CA 92346 Name: WALMART INC 1 CUSTOMER DR BENTONVILLE AR 72716 State of Inc /Org /Reg : DE Inc /Org /Reg No : 1634374 This bus ness is/was conducted by (a/an): CORPORATION Registrant commenced to transact bus ness under the fictit ous business name or names isted above on AUG 07 2025 By signing I dec are that all information n this statement is true and correct A registrant who dec ares as true any mater al matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is gui ty of a m sdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand do lars ($1 000) /s/ GEOFFREY EDWARDS, SECRETARY Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920 a fict t ous name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was f led in the Office of the County Clerk except as provided in Subdiv sion (b) of Section 17920, where it exp res 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change n the residence address of a reg stered owner A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration The fil ng of this statement does not of itself author ze the use n th s state of a fictitious business name in vio ation of the r ghts of another under federal state or common aw (see Section 14411 Et Seq Business and Profess ons Code) Published 9/18,9/25,10/2,10/9/25 Published in Colton Courier C-604 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250008372 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 09/08/2025 The fo low ng person(s) is (are) doing bus ness as: WALMART #1879, WALMART PHARMACY #10-1879 WALMART VISION CENTER #30-1879 301 MONTARA RD BARSTOW CA 92311 County of Pr ncipal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business ma ling address: 301 MONTARA RD, BARSTOW, CA 92311 Name: WALMART INC 1 CUSTOMER DR BENTONVILLE AR 72716 State of Inc /Org /Reg : DE Inc /Org /Reg No : 1634374 This bus ness is/was conducted by (a/an): CORPORATION Registrant commenced to transact bus ness under the fictit ous business name or names listed above on AUG 07 2025 By signing I dec are that all information n this statement is true and correct A registrant who dec ares as true any mater al matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is gui ty of a m sdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand do lars ($1 000)
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