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Vol 143, NO. 22
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Election update: Dr. Luis Gonzalez defeats Richard Prieto by a mere 27 votes
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Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at 10:30AM – Henry L. Carlos – SW corner of L Street and La Cadena.
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December Military Banner Installations
uesday, December 2, 2014 at 9:00AM – James F. Cash – SE corner of 7th Street and C Street.
IE Job Corp Conference empowers women
Don’t miss upcoming Turkey Trot 5k in Redlands
November 20, 2014
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Dr. Luis Gonzalez (center) with World War II veterans Gilbert Zamorano (left) and Robert Rosales (right) during the Veterans Parade on Nov. 11. Gonzalez will be serving as the District 4 councilmember beginning on December 2.
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By Anthony Victoria
olton High School history teacher, former band director, and Colton Area Museum board member Dr. Luis
Gonzalez will be appointed to the city council, as he narrowly defeated planning commissioner Richard Prieto in the District 4 city council election. As of Monday November 17, Gonzalez stayed in the top spot
over Prieto by 26 votes (out of a total 924). Last week’s San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters update left the race uncalled, even though Gonzalez led by 27 Gonzalez cont. on next page
City Council roundup: short meeting as transition looks to take place in December Bonnes Meres annual auction another success
Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 1:30PM – Robert G. Martus – between N Street and M Street on West side.
Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 1:30PM – Bobby Vasquez – SE corner of La Cadena Drive and N Street.
Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 1:30PM – Salvador L. Vasquez – NW corner of La Cadena Drive and N Street.
Colton Clean Up Crew
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Several councilmembers shoveling dirt during the unveiling of the Center for Employment Training center in August.
Tuesday November 18. local business, and made The meeting was a relatively short announcements of upcoming holihe current Colton City one as councilmembers consented day events. Council had their final on business items for next month, Council, cont. on next page meeting together on provided reports, recognized a
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n Saturday November 22, the Colton Clean-up Crew will be meeting to help clean up the city! We will be meeting at 7.am at a location to be determined. Bring gloves, trash bags, rakes, brooms etc. We will be cleaning Thank you for the support and please hare. Donations are encouraged and accepted. Lets Do This! For more information, contact James Lopez at (909) 906-8714.