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(From left to right) - highland Mayor pro-tem penny Lilburn, San Bernardino Councilman Fred Shorett, Colton Mayor Frank Navarro, and San Bernardino Councilman theodore Sanchez all serve on the airport’s commission.
By Manny Sandoval
an Bernardino International Airport (SBD) has expanded its nonstop coast-to-coast service with the launch of Breeze
Airways' flights to Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and BreezeThru service to Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Hartford, CT on February 16th. The move has been welcomed by residents and officials in the Inland
Empire region of California, who have long been advocating for more direct flights from SBD.
SBD's Commission President and Mayor of the City of Colton, Frank J. Navarro,
expressed his gratitude towards Breeze Airways for delivering this much-needed service to the community. "We are pleased to continue our successful partnership with Breeze Airways SBD, cont. next pg.
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By Manny Sandoval
lyt Active Women's Fitness Studio has been a staple in the San Bernardino and Inland community for eight years. Last July, the gym underwent a name change to better reflect its focus on women's fitness. Owner Elysia Barajas, who is also a board member of the Colton Area Chamber of Commerce, aims to inspire women to get active, be healthy, and have fun while doing it.
"Our goal is to guide women through a workout that is safe and effective while making it fun, attractive, and inviting," says Barajas. "Elyte Active is a play on my name, and it repre-
sents my passion for helping women achieve their fitness goals."
Barajas is no stranger to the fitness world. She has a genetic disease that went undiagnosed for years, and she turned to health and fitness as a way to manage her condition. However, going to the gym was intimidating to her initially. So, she turned to group fitness as a way to bring together exercises, tools, and motivation. "In group fitness, people share their struggles, and it's motivating," she says.
Elyt Active offers a variety of classes, including Zumba, TRX, strength training, butts and guts, personal training, and Elyt cont. next pg.
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Elyt Active owner Elysia Barajas leading a personal training session in February 2023.