W e e k l y RIALTO RECORD
Vol 23, NO. 12
November 14, 2024
Rialto High Dominates in Historic CIF-SS Volleyball Championship
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The Rialto High School girls volleyball team celebrates winning the CIF-Southern Section Division 9 championship on November 7. The Knights, led by coach Carla Sittniewski, swept St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy, to secure the team's first-ever CIF-SS title.
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he Rialto High School girls volleyball team etched its name in history on November 7, capturing its firstever CIF-Southern Section Division 9 title in a commanding home-court sweep. The Knights defeated St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy with a decisive 25-16, 25-9, 25-11 victory, a triumphant finish for
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a team that battled throughout the Division 9 bracket with grit and teamwork. Playing in front of an electric home crowd, Rialto High School held sizeable leads throughout most of the match. When middle blocker Kayjanai Gatlin delivered a kill for the final point — one of her nine kills for the night — the celebration began, with teammates and head coach Carla Sittniewski basking in the championship moment.
memories, frustrating moments, and, of course, fun times,” Sittniewski said. “If I had to sum it up, this season was about learning to play as a team. This was a focus and goal for us, and I believe they have achieved it.”
“This season has been filled with exciting
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CIF-Southern Section officials presented the team with their championship plaque, and Rialto Unified School District Board
Chief Anthony Vega Transforms Colton PD with Bold Initiatives in Staffing, Homelessness Outreach, and Tech-Driven Policing By Manny Sandoval
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he city of Colton welcomed Chief of Police Anthony Vega in June 2024, ushering in a new era of hope and transformation for its law enforcement department. With a vision of enhancing staffing, expanding resources for the unhoused, and leveraging advanced technology, Vega is dedicated to modernizing the department to meet the unique needs of the Colton community. Vega’s journey to this leadership role is a testament to resilience, perseverance, and a deep commitment to family. Born in Orange County and raised across various cities in San Bernardino County, he grew up with a single mother who made countless sacrifices to support him and his brother. Moving frequently, he attended several schools, including North Park Elementary and Alta Loma High School, before he was faced with a life-altering challenge — becoming a father at just 17. This responsibility led him to leave high school, but instead of giving up, Vega chose to fight for a better future. He
worked three jobs, eventually obtaining his GED and starting a path that would ultimately lead him to earn two master’s degrees. “I’m not embarrassed to say that I had to quit school and get a GED,” Vega shared. “I fought hard to become educated and build a career in law enforcement. When I started in this field, education wasn’t emphasized. But, I wanted to set an example for my kids — to show them that education matters.” As he took on the demands of fatherhood and multiple jobs, Vega balanced the pressures of daily life with an unyielding drive to succeed. His commitment to education began in the early 2000s, when he enrolled in Coastline Community College, studying online while working full-time. His children were his inspiration; he didn’t want to impose high academic expectations on them without setting an example. By 2008, he had earned his associate degree, followed by a bachelor’s in criminal justice and police management PHOTO MANNY SANDOVAL
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Colton Chief of Police Anthony Vega being sworn in on June 25th, 2024.