W e e k l y RIALTO RECORD
Vol 22, NO. 24
Febr uar y 22, 2024
Rialto's Metr o View: Mayor Rober tson and Super visor Baca Lead Ribbon Cutting for 55-Unit Affordable Housing
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(Left photo) Mayor Deborah Robertson expressing that she loves the project Metro View, but that it is not enough to meet the community’s needs. (Right photo) Rialto Councilman Andy Carrizales, Supervisor Joe Baca Jr., and Jennifer Baca listening to words from Mayor Deborah Robertson.
By Manny Sandoval
n a significant stride towards addressing the affordable housing crisis, the City of Rialto, along with Supervisor Joe Baca Jr., National CORE, Related California, and LaBarge Industries, unveiled the Metro View affordable housing project on February 20th. This longawaited development promises to provide much-needed relief for families struggling
to find affordable living spaces.
Metro View, a collaboration between public and private entities, stands as a testament to the relentless efforts of community leaders and developers. Stan Smith, a developer from Related California, lauded Supervisor Joe Baca Jr. for his pivotal role in the project's fruition. "Joe Baca is the guy that came in, in the 12th hour when we had a shortfall of funding and he made it happen. Without Supervisor Baca, this
affordable housing project would have been tough to complete," Smith remarked. Rialto Mayor Deborah Robertson highlighted the challenges faced in bringing Metro View to life. "Look how long this took. This started construction in about 2013 - it took that long to gather enough dollars to make just 55 units happen," she said. Robertson also stressed the ongoing Housing, cont. on next pg.
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Juan Carlos Luna, a teacher at Hughbanks Elementary School, stands alongside Mrs. Evelyn P. Dominguez (left), Rialto Unified School District Board of Education Clerk, and Mrs. Stephanie E. Lewis (right), RUSD Board of Education Member, during a moment of celebration at the Alumni Hall of Fame ceremony at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) on February 16, 2024.
By IECN Staff
ighlighting a career marked by passion, dedication, and tireless advocacy for students, Juan Carlos Luna, a teacher at Elizabeth T. Hughbanks Elementary School in the Rialto Unified School District, stood tall as he was celebrated among the first cohort of inductees into the Alumni Hall of Fame at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB), underscoring contri-
butions in education.
The event, held on February 16, 2024, showcased the achievements of eight distinguished individuals who graduated from CSUSB and have made significant contributions to their communities and professions. Luna's moment in the spotlight captured the essence of the evening. With more than two decades of experience in education,
the Latino educator’s journey from growing up in San Bernardino to becoming a student at CSUSB, and then making a difference as an educator is marked by a commitment to education and leading with passion in the RUSD. “Wow, first and foremost this award means the world to me,” Luna stated ahead of the ceremony. “I’d like to share this award with my community. For all the stuHOF, cont. on next pg.