EL CHICANo Weekly
Vol 61, NO. 44
October 10, 2024
A True San Bernardino Staple - Route 66 Car Show Took Over Downtown on October 5th
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PHOTO MANNY SANDOVAL
PHOTO MANNY SANDOVAL
A glossy blue classic lowrider cruising down N D Street at 11 AM on October 5th, 2024.
Three San Bernardino County Firefighters who were released from the Line Fire on October 4th, catching a glimpse of the hundreds of modified cars included in the 6+ block car show.
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San Bernardino Police Department cruising along with the car show, patrolling the premises.
Assemblymember Reyes Visits 30 Senior Centers, Supporting 1,500 Seniors During Advocacy Week
PHOTO MANNY SANDOVAL
The car show attracts people of all ages every year, and the 11th Annual Rendezvous Back to Route 66 Car Show celebrating automotive history was no different.
Colton Approves Reche Canyon Plaza, Ignoring Warnings About Severe Traffic on Narrow 2-Lane Road
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PHOTO ARTIST’S RENDERING The Reche Canyon Plaza is set to be constructed along a narrow two-lane road at 2501 Reche Canyon Road.
By Manny Sandoval
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he Colton City Council has approved the highly debated Reche Canyon Plaza project, a 2.9-acre commercial development at 2501 Reche Canyon Road. The decision paves the way for a 24-hour gasoline station, a drive-
through car wash, and a retail center on a narrow 2-lane road, despite vocal opposition from residents concerned about traffic congestion, rural preservation, and safety. The vote was 3-1, with Mayor Frank Navarro, Councilmember Kelly Chastain, and Councilmember David Torro voting in
favor. Councilmember Dr. G voted against the project, while Mayor Pro Tem John Echevarria abstained. The public outcry was clear, with residents shouting, “Thanks for nothing” as the vote was finalized. "This project is going to make the area Reche Canyon cont. on next pg.