EL CHICANo Weekly
Vol 61, NO. 24
May 23, 2024
San Bernardino Celebrates Community Revival with Three Dodgers Dreamfields, Emphasizing Critical Importance of Parks for Youth
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The unveiling of Dodgers Dreamfields 61, 62, and 63 concluding with a youth baseball clinic on May 18.
ing the 75th anniversary of the Dodgers’ move to Los Angeles in 1958.
By Manny Sandoval
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n a significant stride towards community development and youth empowerment, the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF), in collaboration with the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and the City of San Bernardino, proudly unveiled Dodgers Dreamfields 61, 62, and 63 at Blair Park on Saturday, May 18. This event marks a milestone in LADF’s goal to establish 75 fields by 2033, commemorat-
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Mayor Tran and Councilman Reynoso thanking San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation.
The ceremony featured remarks from LADF CEO Nichol Whiteman, San Bernardino Mayor Helen Tran, and other key partners and sponsors. Notable attendees included Los Angeles Dodgers thirdbase coach Dino Ebel, who hails from the Inland Empire, and a host of local youth baseball and softball players who participated in a skills clinic on the newly refur-
bished fields. “The unveiling of three new Dodgers Dreamfields is a celebration of the power of community, the joy of play, and the boundless potential of our youth,” said Nichol Whiteman, CEO of the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation. “These fields represent dreams taking flight and where transformative play ensures every child has a Dreamfields cont. on next pg.
Despite Recent Vandalism, Colton’s Aroma De Cafe Shines as an Affordable 4.8-Star Rated Sandwich and Coffee Shop
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PHOTO MANNY SANDOVAL
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(Left to right) Aroma De Cafe Owner Jesus Villarruel (Chuy) and his sister Roxana Pachuca in the dining area of the shop, which is clean, bright, and features a minimalistic/modern aesthetic.
A handmade turkey sandwich on wheat bread featuring pepper jack cheese, sprouts, avocado, lettuce, spinach, and onion - with light mayo, mustard, and italian dressing, it’s only $7.99.
By Manny Sandoval
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roma De Cafe, a beloved sandwich and coffee shop in downtown Colton, has quickly become a cherished spot since opening in January 2024. The cafe’s unique blend of delicious food, exceptional coffee, and communityfocused atmosphere has earned it a stellar 4.8-star rating on both Google and Yelp.
Owner Jesus Villarruel, affectionately known as Chuy, has infused Aroma De Cafe with a sense of community and personal dedication. The idea for the shop was born during a work trip to San Jose. “I was inspecting a fight in San Jose, and my hotel was downtown. I walked out of my room, saw a small coffee shop, and thought, 'I’ve always wanted to start a business like this,'” Villarruel recalled.
Villarruel’s journey to opening Aroma De Cafe was not straightforward. As a Distribution Operator for Riverside Highland Water Company and an Athletic Inspector for the State of California’s professional combative sports, including UFC and boxing events for Ryan Garcia, Gervonta Davis, Jaime Munguia, and Aroma De Cafe cont. on next pg.