COLTON COURIER Weekly
May 16, 2024
Vol 152, NO. 21
Colton Joint Unified Honored as Think Together’s 2024 Champion of Change, Programming Lauded as Transformational for Students
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Think Together leadership, including CEO Randy Barth, visiting CJUSD at its May 2, 2024 board meeting to recognize the district for its partnership and transformational programming.
By Manny Sandoval
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t its May 2 board meeting, Think Together, California's leading nonprofit provider of afterschool, expanded learning, and school improvement programs, recognized Colton Joint Unified School District (CJUSD) as its 2024 Champion of Change Award recipient. This honor highlights a 14-year partnership dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities for thousands of students.
Since 2010, Think Together and CJUSD have collaborated to provide free afterschool and expanded learning programs. This year alone, over 3,500 students in 22 schools across the district benefit from these programs. The initiatives span TKKindergarten, traditional afterschool programs, and non-instructional day sessions during summer, winter, and spring breaks. “The Champion of Change Award for Think Together is given to partners that go above and beyond leveraging their
resources to really make a huge impact and difference for their kids,” said Randy Barth, founder and CEO of Think Together. “This year, we’re proud to present this award to Colton Joint Unified School District for their innovative approach to scaling academic and enrichment programs so more kids can pursue their greatness.” CJUSD has successfully utilized various funding sources, including Expanded Champ of Change, cont. next pg.
Suspected Drunk Driver Crashes Into Rialto Fire Station, Causes Damage Rep. Aguilar Tours Inland Empire Small Businesses, Hosts Roundtable with Local Business Owners Pg. 4
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Rialto Fire Station 201 is located at 131 S. Willow Ave. As of Tuesday, May 14, 2024, there is no longer any visible damage to the exterior portions of the building.
By Manny Sandoval
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n the evening of Saturday, May 11, 2024, a suspected drunk driver caused significant chaos and destruction after crashing into the Rialto Fire Station 201, located at 131 S. Willow Avenue. The incident, which occurred around 9:15 p.m., left the station with
severe structural damage, particularly in the crew personnel areas.
fighters had vacated the room moments before the crash.
The driver, operating a Chevy Malibu, plowed into the day room of the fire station. Preliminary reports suggest that the impact may have ignited a small fire, which was promptly extinguished by the building's sprinkler system. Miraculously, no fire personnel were injured, as two fire-
The driver was transported to a local hospital for treatment and was subsequently arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. Fire Station Crash, cont. next pg.