COLTON COURIER Weekly
November 20, 2025
Vol 153, NO. 49
Sen. Reyes’ 30-under-30 Honors IE Labor’s Alicia Aguayo, Colton PD’s Nilda Campos, KVCR’s Justin Verduzco Among Changemakers
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PHOTO REYES’ OFFICE Inland Empire Labor Institute Senior Marketing & Communications Coordinator Alicia Aguayo, center, arrives with her family to Sen. Eloise Gómez Reyes’ 30-under-30 Awards Ceremony on Nov. 13.
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n Nov. 13, Sen. Eloise Gómez Reyes, D-Colton, honored 30 young leaders from across the Inland Empire at her 9th Annual 30 Under 30 Awards Ceremony, spotlighting organizers, public servants, artists and professionals reshaping the region’s future.
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PHOTO REYES’ OFFICE From left, a Colton PD officer, Honoree Nilda Campos, Sen. Eloise Gómez Reyes, Frank Reyes, and Colton Police Chief Anthony Vega gather for a photo. Campos was honored as a 30-under-30 recipient for her leadership in community policing and digital outreach.
“The long-term success of the Inland Empire depends on the positive impact our young people have on our region,” Reyes said. “I am confident that by elevating today’s leaders, we inspire others to make bold moves that redefine our region as one of innovation and progress. I’m incredibly proud of the young people of Senate District 29, and hope they feel seen and supported.”
Launched in 2017, the 30 Under 30 Awards recognize young changemakers in community activism, business, education, health, art and social entrepreneurship. A few of those honored this year include San Bernardino communications strategist Alicia Aguayo, Colton Police Officer Nilda 30 Under 30, cont. next pg.
Aristrong Foundation Scholarships Help Colton, Grand Terrace Teens Chase the High School Future Arianna Never Got to Finish
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PHOTO DAPHNE MARQUEZ The Aristrong Foundation and public figure Mr. Angel Baby announced some of the raffle winners, and encouraged attendees to purchase more raffle tickets for larger prizes.
By Daphne Marquez
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n November 8, the annual Aristrong Car Show, Concert, and Kickball Tournament was hosted on Colton High School’s Athletic fields. The event was organized by The Aristrong Foundation, an organization founded in memory of Arianna "Ari" Villalobos to support families in need.
PHOTO DAPHNE MARQUEZ A selection of bands also came in support of the event and performed, Pachuco Jose and his band performed as the attendees walked around the vendors and car show.
The event began seven years ago, after the Villalobos family lost their 15-year-old daughter “Ari” to stage 4 Glioblastoma Brain Cancer. Their Foundation is meant to not only spread awareness for children with cancer, but also raise funds for pediatric cancer research, aligning with its slogan, “Bringing Hope And Healing to Hurting Hearts.” Alex Villalobos, Ari’s uncle, said, “It's
about honoring the legacy and the wishes Ari had, but also building community and helping people and making everybody aware that we have all these great resources to offer to them.” Near the event entrance, food vendors like Dutch Bros joined a raffle ticket booth and blood donation service Lifestream to provide guests with a wide Aristrong Fundraiser, cont. next pg.