By Dianne Anderson Empowerment to the people is energizing block parties, family and friend reunions, packing community fairs with flair. It all means that Juneteenth is in full swing. Performers on stages are set to show out, food trucks are filled with good eats, and never forget the time-honored cultural traditions. Vickie Davis said Juneteenth ...

The Precinct Reporter Group recently partnered with Chase Bank to host a Homeownership Workshop. The workshop was held at the Rialto Chase Bank Branch. The homeownership workshop was conducted by Cornel Hunter, Chase Bank Lending Manager. Hunter covered a number of important topics during his presentation including Chase Bank’s down payment assistance program, the importance ...

By Dianne Anderson Year after year, Juneteenth is all about live performances, interactive art, youth programming, nonstop good eats, the community coming together, and the laughs. It’s all about the fun – almost all. Mostly, it’s about national celebrations with an undeniable undercurrent of commitment to never forget one of the most oppressive, inhumane, times ...

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 ...