By Dianne Anderson Voters are bringing their game face in the next two weeks, getting serious on the big election and issues all the way down to local city economics, education for the kids, housing security and small business support. Black candidates are saying do not lag on the bubbles. Fill out the ballots and ...

By Dianne Anderson By now, Rialto voters are double-checking their choices, filling in all the important circles for their early vote-by-mail ballot as mayoral contenders tighten up their platform in pushing community development, better jobs, and a cleaner economy. Vying to maintain her seat, Mayor Deborah Robertson feels this time around is not much different ...

In a heartfelt effort to enrich the educational experiences of students and community members alike, Dakira Williams, candidate for Rialto Unified School District Board of Education, Trustee Area 1, hosted a community gathering focused on promoting literacy through oral history and primary source artifacts. The highlight of the evening was an inspiring lecture by Dr. ...

By Dianne Anderson Another 25 new graduates from the local Environmental Justice Ambassador program are taking on bigger battles for their community – like climate adaptation plans, voting, sustainability, and how to participate in government meetings. Should they choose to accept the challenge, the next phase of instruction covers how to change policy at the ...

Rep. Pete Aguilar announced $2,000,000 in federal funding he secured to construct Lake Rialto, 10 acres of lake and wetlands, that will protect vulnerable species and play a vital role in the environmental success for the Santa Ana River Conservation Plan. This funding will provide Rialto residents with publicly accessible open space, trails, educational programming and opportunities ...

By Daniella Masterson The Rialto City Council race pits two incumbents – one elected, one appointed – against a former congressman and two others. Dr. Kelly Erving is the only African American candidate jumping into the heated race. Erving is among a growing number of Black women running for office nationwide. Inspired in part by ...

San Bernardino County Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. hosted a street renaming ceremony at the San Bernardino County Government Chambers on June 11th, in honor of Rialto music pioneers, J.J. Fad. The public was invited to join in on the celebration and a large outpour of local supporters, family and friends of the group, and artists ...

By Dianne Anderson Every parent’s wish list is coming true – free new Nikes, free new Adidas, free Levis, only the good stuff for kids and teens of Rialto Unified School District. And, no one needs to know that it didn’t break the bank. The past two years of nonstop COVID-related economic impact has been ...

By Dianne Anderson This month marks the 110th anniversary for Rialto, which has come a long way from its historic vineyards and orange groves since it was first incorporated as a city in 1911. Next up, add a high-end hotel to several projects in the works that will make friends and family as proud as ...

By Dianne Anderson About this time last year, Clarisa Howard set out at the onset of COVID-19 wanting to give something of substance back to the community, something that would stick with the teens and adults long after they put their crayons down. In “Clarisa Can: A little Girl’s journey to Success” Howard imparts timeless ...