W e e k l y RIALTO RECORD
Vol 21, NO. 35
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May 25, 2023
R i b b o n C u t t i n g M a r k s G r a n d O p e n i n g o f R i a l t o P i l o t Tr a v e l C e n t e r, B o o s t i n g Ta x R e v e n u e f o r t h e C o m m u n i t y
By Manny Sandoval
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n a grand celebration on May 19th, the highly anticipated Rialto Pilot Travel Center held its ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking the official opening of the state-of-the-art facility.
The event took place at 2325 Sierra Lakes Pkwy and was attended by local officials (including City Clerk Barbara McGee), community members, and representatives from Pilot Company. The new travel center is expected to become a bustling hub for travelers and a significant source of tax revenue for the city.
With the ribbon-cutting ceremony complete, Rialto City Councilmember Joe Baca expressed his enthusiasm for the travel center's impact on the community. "If Pilot does good, the community does well," Baca said, emphasizing the positive economic implications of the establishment. "The prices are lower right here than they are at Costco. So pilots' gas prices are normally lower, and that's okay because the more revenue that comes in here, the more revenue comes to our city." The Travel Center includes
impressive features designed to cater to the needs of both residents and long-haul truck drivers. The facility has 14 gas and eight diesel pumps, ensuring an ample fuel supply for many vehicles. Additionally, the center provides 92 parking spots, ensuring convenience and accessibility for travelers.
David Lopez, the travel center manager, highlighted the extensive amenities available to visitors. "We have a range of facilities to enhance the overall experience for our customers," said Lopez. "Among them, we have a cat scale for truckers, seven showers, a comfortable drivers lounge, and various dining options such as Arby's, Cinnabon, and a deli. Additionally, we have a fully stocked convenience store and clean, well-maintained restrooms."
The positive impact of the Travel Center extends beyond its economic value. Acting City Manager Arron Brown stressed the project's significance: "It's bigger than just economic value. You'll take these trucks and commercial vehicles off the road, get off here to get their fuel and food, and hop back on the freeway." Travel, cont. on next pg.
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Acting City Manager Arron Brown, Councilmember Joe Baca, City Clerk Barbara McGee, and Councilmember Ed Scott with the Rialto Fire Department after the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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A team from Rialto High School recently took third place in the Inland Solar Challenge at Yucaipa Regional Park on May 21. The design of the school's sixteen-foot boat equipped with solar technology was inspired by Lightning McQueen from the Disney movie series “Cars."
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Boat Craftsmanship Award.
Rialto High School placed third at the Inland Solar Challenge on May 21. The annual competition tests students' abilities to design, build and then race a sixteen-foot boat equipped with solar technology. The three-day event at Yucaipa Regional Park was the culmination of six months of work. With a boat inspired by Lightning McQueen from the Disney movie series “Cars,” Rialto High School earned the Best
Mikal Thompson, Rialto High School MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science, Achievement) teacher, said his students “rose to the occasion” for the competition.
hen it comes to science, math and engineering, the Knights of Rialto High School are conquering by land and water.
As part of the competition, students wrote two technical papers about their designs and presented a public service announcement about California’s water conservation efforts. They also competed in an endurance, slalom, and sprint race. Teams earn points at each stage of the competition. Cajon High School took first place followed by Yucaipa High School in second.
“I am really proud of our solar boat team,” Thompson stated. “Although the students encountered several challenges along the way, they came together as a team with perseverance and determination and created an amazing-looking and functioning boat. After years and years of coming up short during the endurance race, this year's boat has been our most reliable. Taking third place overall is a huge accomplishment for us, especially since 19 out of the 20 students on the team have never worked on the solar boat before. Sixteen of the students are seniors and this was a great way to end their high school careers.” RUSD, cont. on next pg.