COLTON COURIER We ekly
October 20, 2022
Vol 150 , NO. 43
Colt on’s fir st H ispanic Police Chief Henr y D ominguez aims to forge a tighter relationship with the community
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Colton PD Chief of Police Henry Dominguez and Supervisor Joe Baca Jr. having a conversation about Hispanic heritage and law enforcement in October 2022.
By Manny Sandoval
W
hile Hispanic Heritage Month ended on October 15, Supervisor Joe Baca Jr. interviewed Colton Police Department Chief of Police
Henry Dominguez regarding Hispanic barriers and heritage, local talent, and protecting and serving the community.
our ancestors contributed to society. It is humbling, and it makes me proud to be where I am today," said Dominguez.
"Hispanic Heritage Month allows me to look back at the history of Hispanics and how
Baca said Dominguez serves as a role model to many of Colton's children and families
and gives them hope that they can land a significant, impactful role one day. "One thing I've noticed is that many Hispanics and Hispanic women are getting into law enforcement. So tell us a little CPD, cont. next pg.
T he Rotar y Club of Colton crowned f our more queens in the city By Erlinda Armendariz
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SBPD celebrates Coptober with the youth of the city Pg. 5
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total of 10 contestants entered the Little Miss Colton Pageant this year. They were: in the Toddler Division – Bernadette Rios, Aria Rose Navarro, and Catelyn Cronisn. In the Little Miss Division – Sienna Briones, and Reagan Koperski. In the Junior Miss Division was Leanna Jaramillo, Sunny Portillo, Genevieve Sanchez and Melody Perez and finally in the Jr. Teen Division was Mia Perez. The pageant was held at Fleming Park and kept very simple. Each contestant was introduced to the audience and judges, while a short bio Pageant cont. next pg.
PHOTO ERLINDA ARMENDARIZ The sueens attending their first event on October 15th at the Open House at the Colton Fire Station.