W e e k l y RIALTO RECORD
Vol 22, NO. 49
August 15, 2024
Rialto Police Department Takes Top Honors in Brisket Showdown at National Night Out; Raises Funds for MADD
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Winners of the Rialto National Night Out Brisket Competition including Chief of Police Mark Kling, Councilman Ed Scott, Mayor Pro Tem Andy Carrizales, and Mayor Deborah Robertson.
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City Clerk Barbara McGee proudly announced the brisket competition winners, highlighting the Police Department’s victory. The voting process was conducted blindly, with attendees paying $5 to taste and vote on their favorite brisket without knowing which team prepared it.
he Rialto Police Department claimed first place in a brisket competition against the Fire Department and City Council during the city’s National Night Out event on August 6th at Rialto City Park. The event, which drew over 500 residents, featured a variety of familyfriendly activities and raised funds for
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A Rialto PD Officer handing a wiffle ball to a child playing a game at the event.
All proceeds were donated to MADD,
supporting their mission to prevent drunk driving and assist victims. Mayor Deborah Robertson praised Councilmember Ed Scott’s contribution to the competition. “Councilmember Ed Scott definitely cooks the best brisket that I know around town. I have to give it up to him because I’ve had a lot of it, and it is good,” National Night Out, cont. on next pg.
RUSD Launches Community Events to Engage Families, Students
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Ariana Carrillo, a fourth-grade student at Preston Elementary School in the Rialto Unified School District, smiles brightly on the first day of school, eager to engage in learning and discovery.
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ith the 2024-2025 school year already off to an exciting start, the Rialto Unified School District (RUSD) continues its tradition of fostering community engagement with a series of events designed to bring students, families, and residents of Rialto together.
The District is preparing for a season filled with community-centered events that cater to students, families, and residents of Rialto. From an Open House to celebrate the District’s Special Services to a vibrant Hispanic Heritage celebration and the annual RUSD Family Summit, there's something for everyone in the coming months so mark your calendars for these educational events.
Special Services Open House – August 26, 2024 Kicking off the series of events is the RUSD Special Services Open House, scheduled for August 26, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the new RUSD Special Services Office building, located at 182 E. Walnut Avenue in Rialto. All RUSD families are invited to learn more about the special eduRUSD Events, cont. on next pg.